Therapists in Winchendon, MA

Are you a young adult or adult that has been diagnosed with autism or autism related disorder? Do you have unmanaged ADHD which is impacting your personal and professional life? Do you just feel like something is just off? Do you feel misunderstood by others? I can help. I offer both individual and group therapy sessions. We will address issues such as dating, sexual health, parenting, relationship, emotional regulation, disorganization, impulsivity, inattentiveness, and feelings of not being enough or too much. You’ll be given tools to use between sessions which will help bridge the gap between intention and action.

*******NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS.****** The Counseling Center at MOC is a licensed behavioral health clinic located in Fitchburg, MA that serves the North Central MA region. We believe that treating the whole person is the most effective way to produce lasting change. We provide a comprehensive selection of professional services all in one location.

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over 7 years of experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds in acute care and outpatient settings. Effective therapy requires a relationship between patient and provider founded on trust and mutual understanding. I am supportive, non-judgmental, trustworthy, optimistic, and understanding. I believe in meeting people where they are in order to guide them towards self-awareness so they can develop their full potential.

Leading Light Behavioral Health, Inc. is a Black Woman Owned diverse private practice with BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and other clinicians. We currently offer hybrid (Telehealth and in person) services. LLBH clinicians utilize an array of evidenced-based approaches. We demonstrate a commitment to our core values of Maintaining our integrity at all times, treating everyone with respect and kindness, modeling accountability and honesty, being willing to consistently improve ourselves as we commitment to our clients. LLBH is Trusted and recognized by legal professionals. We prioritize understanding and respecting each individual's unique journey.

I counsel both individuals and couples coping with stress, anxiety and a history of trauma. LGBTQ community welcome. Stress can trigger anger and irritability or perhaps generally feeling lost, empty, isolated or disconnected. My goal for my clients is to begin by feeling less isolated and then generally more able to navigate life’s inevitable ups and downs. We will work together to improve your communication, strengthen (and heal where necessary) interpersonal relationships and devise some coping skills that will be useful moving forward. Contemplating change takes courage but all things are possible.

I would like to to let my future clients know that for over thirty years I have offered compassionate, solution focused therapy to individuals, couples and families who are changing their lives. Many experienced trauma, a painful loss or difficulty in becoming true to themselves. For some, anxiety, depression or debilitating anger create roadblocks to happiness and connection. Others may be managing health issues, having problems with communication, intimacy, gender identification or sexual behavior concerns. It continues to be a privilege and an honor to be asked to walk with them through to happier, more fulfilled lives.

I am committed to providing a supportive and understanding environment to help anyone feeling overwhelmed with life's struggles and stress. I work with all ages and backgrounds, striving to help others make healthy life choices to enable a happier life. I have worked with a wide range of clients. I will meet a client at the level of their needs and focus on moving towards individual goals at an appropriate and healthy pace.

My approach to therapy is based upon my experience and training in psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and family system therapies. My focus is on respecting the individual needs of each client. I draw on the optimal therapeutic approach and modality that will best meet the individual goals of each client. I have worked in a variety of settings during my 20+ years as a clinician, and provide therapy for individuals, couples, and families, for a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and relationship stress. I try to help clients be better attuned to their emotional experiences.

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with nearly 10 years of experience working with complex families and individuals to help them overcome the obstacles in their lives. I’ve worked with a diverse population whose ages ranged from 5 years of age to teens and adults. I’m committed to helping every person get to a better place, then when they first meet me. I know healing takes time, which is why I meet my clients wherever they may be on their journey. My experience includes treating anxiety, depression, anger management, and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, as well as low self-esteem, and mood disorders.

Therapy is an act of strength, hope, and resiliency. Even the happiest and most well-adjusted people may encounter problems resulting from unexpected life challenges and demands. My goal is to work in collaboration and partnership with my clients to bring about positive changes, growth, and healing from past painful events. I have 15 years of clinical experience as a psychotherapist. I received both my Master's degree and Continued Advanced Graduate Study Degree in Counseling Psychology from Cambridge College. I am also certified as a cognitive behavioral therapist from Boston University School of Social Work.

I am a holistic therapist, meaning that I focus on the whole person. I help adults in a warm, supportive way - starting from where you are and basing therapy on your specific needs. Some of the skills I can offer therapeutically are meditation, mindfulness, art-making, EFT(Emotional Freedom Technique), Inner-Bonding®, re-evaluation counseling, spirituality, empathy, humor, deep listening and body awareness. I create a safe space to feel, express, and work on personal growth. My goal is to create a calm, thoughtful, creative environment to help guide you in working through life's challenges.

The best psychotherapy helps transform life’s toughest challenges into deep and meaningful growth. So often our greatest healing actually begins in the pain of everyday living whether it shows up in loneliness, anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, family drama, anger, fear, shame or desperation. Gaining new perspectives on self, critically examining what isn’t working, and tapping into our natural strengths can be the most powerful way to get unstuck, develop a deeper sense of self, and cultivate more happiness.

Tarn was adopted and raised in Southern Vermont on a farm. She has always loved helping others so the decision to become a therapist came easy. She first attended Community College in Vermont before continuing on to earn a BA in Sociology from Smith College in Northampton, MA. Tarn then attended the Smith College School for Social Work where she earned a Masters in Social Work (MSW). She has since worked in a variety of positions throughout her career which have assisted her in becoming an eclectic therapist with a wealth of knowledge in several facets of social work and life.

Navigating life's challenges can be complex, but you don't have to do it alone. I'm here to support you through teletherapy in Massachusetts. Whether you're struggling with substance use, depression, anxiety, anger, loneliness, or trauma, I provide a safe and empathetic space to help you gain insight into your emotions. We'll work together to build coping skills and healthy habits, utilizing a strengths-based approach. I also offer support for the LGBTAIA+ community. Let's embark on a journey towards improved mental well-being and a more balanced life.

Do you need help, for yourself and/or loved ones? I work with children, adolescence and adults in an individual, family, or group setting. I strive to develop a safe therapeutic relationship with my clients. My goal is to develop a treatment plan that is individualized and specific to the areas of your distress. We will focus on strengths as well as implementing positive coping skills and exploration of stressors that hinder success and happiness in one's life. My practice is fully functioning and has transitioned into our “new normal”. Together I will provide the safest place possible through the many measures we have useful to us.

Whether you are struggling with sadness, anger, worry, or feeling alone and overwhelmed, reaching out for help is courageous. I create a nonjudgmental space that is warm, genuine, and collaborative to help you find relief and feel seen. Through compassion and a sense of humor, clients have shared that they feel they could authentically be themselves with me. Together, we will use various evidence-based techniques to help you explore, heal, and make changes in your life that are important to you. Therapy is a place where you will feel safe to learn helpful tools and find coping skills to make lasting changes.

Life brings unexpected joys and hardships and therapy can be a helpful process in negotiating life's transitions. My aim as a therapist is to partner with you to work through past and current issues and concerns. The goal of therapy is frequently to create a safe environment which fosters personal awareness, self-exploration, and optimal communication, in an effort to develop increased life balance and satisfaction.

We will assist patients in building positive life skills, such as techniques to manage life pressures, self-reflection, and improving self esteem. We will offer support and guidance to the induvial/families, as it is necessary to have support at home in order to achieve lasting success. We will assist youths/adults in developing strategies to strengthen and empower them to achieve their goals, such as self esteem exercises, techniques to handle peer pressure, role playing to address anger management issues, activities that allow them to share their experiences and discuss strategies for making good decisions for in there lives.

It takes courage and self awareness to seek support for your stress, and I'm continually honored by the individuals I serve in my practice for their willingness to open up to me. I strive to create a welcoming, non-judgmental environment that can enhance the process of therapeutic change. All people find themselves "stuck" at times, and through empathy and validation I work to create a path towards hope and healing for my clients.