Therapists in Wellesley, MA

I have been working with families and couples in various configurations and locations since 1972. In addition to being a Licensed Family Therapist, I am also a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, and Nationally Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. I have taught courses in Ethics, Substance Abuse, Sexuality, and other subjects in the Graduate School Of Counseling at UMass/Boston. Primarily, my work is about family and couple relationships. In 2012, I was awarded the Schiller Prize for my work with fathers, daughters, and sexuality by AASECT. I am an AAMFT Approved Supervisor, and train therapists.

From the very first session, I collaborate with clients and families to address their current challenges so that they can bring greater joy, peace, and acceptance into their lives. So often, our difficulties stem from unhealthy, long-standing patterns that weave through development and influence how we see ourselves, relationships, & the world around us. I help clients to deepen their understanding of their challenges and strengths in order to more effectively reach their goals.

We're the therapists for "kids who don't like therapy." These days - especially - teens are too often suffering and struggling in their homes and in our schools. And everyone could use some help: kids, parents, and the caring professionals in our schools. Throughout the state, our therapists and life coaches serve as "part of the team," helping teens to feel better, and do better. Together, we'll explore and better understand what's been happening, how to change patterns, and how to get better results!

I work well with people throughout the age range, whether it's a child struggling in school, an adult overwhelmed by life's demands, or a senior citizen in need of support, I'm prepared and eager to help. While your relationship with your therapist is central, I focus on RESULTS: With a dynamic mix of positive psychology and evidence-based treatment, it's my mission to help you to feel better & do better in your life.

I have been a child & adolescent therapist for 49yrs., & I enjoy my work greatly. I also work with parents who want advice and guidance about parenting skills. Children can change much faster than adults, and that is why I love working with young people. I try to support their strengths, encourage their creativity, relate to them with warmth and humor. I also work with parents with children, and with parents with teens if teens want me to. I like the challenge of connecting with both children and teens, ages 4 to 20. Connecting requires intuition and open-heartedness.

Emotions are complex entities, fed by our experiences, beliefs, and relationships they can be both difficult to express and understand. For individuals who feel overwhelmed by their emotions compounded by the every-day stressors that life can bring, therapy provides a pathway to enhanced wellbeing. Tackling the misconceptions and stigmas that therapy is a privilege for a select few, my goal is to help put the power of self-awareness into the hands of all individuals through a mental health plan of action with a modern nuance that feels relevant to the realities of today.

My ideal clients are interested in improving their self awareness of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I treat any of the following issues: depression, anxiety, anger, substance abuse, relationship issues, sexual behaviors, trauma, domestic violence, low self-esteem, eating disorders, attention deficit difficulties, autism, schizophrenia, stress management, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, child behavior and attitude problems, school behavior, low motivation, weight loss, quitting smoking, grief and loss of a loved one, divorce, parenting issues, co-dependency, pain management, social skills development, bi-polar disorder, abusive family situations, work problems, shame/inappropriate guilt, and negative thinking but treat many more issues.

Telehealth Provider Only Late evening appointment and weekends available. I enjoy working with client who are thinking and making changes in their lives but may need assistance moving forward. Helping people work through changes of stages and developing coping strategies to help with daily functioning. Individual Therapy is also helpful with children and families in helping regulate emotions and learn new coping skills that they are better able to adjust to their environment and respond in a healthy way.

*******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.

Mental health problems can affect even the strongest people and take the joy from life. Finding the right treatment can be overwhelming but at Handel Behavioral Health, we do our best to make this as easy as possible so you can begin your counseling or psychiatry and get on the road to recovery. Your mental health is your health and we believe your health is the most important thing in life. Taking care of yourself doesn’t mean you can’t ask for help, and we’re here and ready for when you do!

I've been in private practice for 34 years. I've had extensive training in both theoretical and didactic psychotherapy. An important part of my training was my own work and research in understanding myself and my marriage and other important relationships. This is why I think I am so confident at being both a couples therapist and an individual therapist. I believe this is primarily an educational process or a re-educational process.

**TELEHEALTH OFFERED!** With warmth, kindness and seriousness, we work with children, adults, couples and adolescents to manage the often profound stresses of marriage/relationships, work/school and identity. We work to help clients better understand their own histories, and how past hurt, trauma or turmoil can impact their current relationships. In our private practice, we work with people to strengthen their resilience and identify strategies for coping.