Therapists in Wellesley, MA

Hello! If you are reading this then you have decided that a part of your life has become unmanageable and the need for professional support is important for your wellbeing. You don’t have to feel confused and alone in the whirlwind of daily life. I am here to listen and support you as you navigate these challenges in a safe and confidential space. I believe that self-growth and healing is a journey and I feel honored to be part of it. As chaotic as the world around you may seem, I am here and ready to join you as you process your thoughts, feelings, and come up with tangible goals.

Dr. Santagati's areas of special training and expertise include several clinical issues: working with individuals, couples and families who have depression, anxiety, personality disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse, interpersonal difficulties and conflict. Her approach to therapy is influenced by several theoretical backgrounds such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Adlerian Psychodynamic Therapy, Family Systems, Humanistic Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. You will decide in collaboration with Dr. Santagati which therapeutic approach is the right one for you!

I believe nobody should grapple with crippling anxiety. Tired of waiting for the other shoe to drop, feeling unwarranted fear, or losing sleep due to worry? There's hope. Anxiety affects millions, but we can navigate toward a brighter tomorrow. I offer personalized sessions for self-confidence, serenity, and joy. Let's embark on this journey together—because you deserve a life free from anxiety's constraints. My commitment to specializing in anxiety and its various forms stems from a recognition of the remarkable efficacy of modern therapeutic approaches.

You may be here because your life is feeling pretty messy right now, overwhelming, and hard. Or maybe you’re feeling stuck and you don’t know how to get unstuck. Or past experiences and past trauma affect your daily life and your relationships. Or perhaps your relationship is not where you want it to be, and you long for it to be better..but you don’t know what to do next. Would you like to finally feel less overwhelmed and actually experience getting unstuck, so that you can see yourself in a different light? With a clearer perspective, that feels empowering, accepting and self-loving, with more calmness, balance and ease?

We all get stuck and need help at times in our lives. Whether you struggle to deal with emotions in your closest relationships at home or at work, you can live a more fulfilling and balanced life. I welcome the opportunity to work with you on this journey. My style is relational. I take the time to get to know you – your strengths and challenges, personal history and present struggles—and work with you to figure out effective paths forward. Throughout my 20 years in the field of mental health, I have seen the long-lasting benefit of addressing my clients’ current emotional distress and the emotional roots.

We all face difficult challenges in life that can lead to increased stress, decreased functioning, emotional pain, ineffective coping strategies, and interpersonal struggles. Engagement in therapy can provide a safe space to gain the skills and support needed to manage these difficulties and can help us grow into the best version of ourselves. I believe that therapy works to aid in the healing process because we are wired for social connection and thrive when we are able to be vulnerable and feel understood/accepted.

My services are tailored to individuals struggling with a variety of mental health disorders (depression, anxiety, panic, mood disorder) and substance abuse issues. I work with all populations and provide home based therapy and outreach-- to the elderly-- and those diagnosed with complicated medical issues. My services are geared toward assessing one's baseline and identifying specific strengths, coping, limitations, vulnerabilities and grounding skills. I also incorporate the spiritual element of healing--which fosters personal growth for recovery.

I Can Help You-Couples, Adults, Relationships, Communication, Anxiety and Grief support are my specialties. I am Online only. I offer Coping Skills, Helpful Exercises, Compassion, Validation, a Safe Opportunity for your Expression, New Connection, and I want to Hear You. As a Cancer survivor, I understand anxiety. I'm on your side and on your team! Online is Convenient, Confidential and Safe. I offer validation, empathy, compassion and professionalism. I Appreciate you! https:/jennifer-spinner.clientsecure.me/

I currently work with only adults and couples. I work with clients who need to work on symptoms such as anxiety, depression, agoraphobia, academic problems, anger management, bereavement and grief issues, communication problems with family members and partners, self-esteem, separation and divorce, sleep disturbance, work stress, and much more. I use Cognitive behavioral therapy, systems approach, relaxation, and guided imagery. I also provide assertiveness training. I also use Clinical Hypnosis for weight loss, smoke cessation, nail biting, and other behavioral changes. I also do Christian counseling with focus on spirituality.

As a licensed mental health counselor who has been in the field for a number of years, I have worked with children, teenagers, adults of all ages, caregivers, couples and families in order to produce desirable outcomes in areas that have caused conflict or dissatisfaction in the past or currently. I am experienced in collaborating with my clients in identifying what the need is in each case, in order to take necessary steps to create positive change. I support clients who are experiencing high stress, are in crisis and have complex struggles and needs.

I am a licensed clinician in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, and I am a Registered Dance/Movement Therapist. I have a person-centered and holistic approach. I enjoy blending traditional talk therapy, expressive arts, and movement therapy in my counseling sessions. Typically I begin therapy with traditional talk therapy and then at that point I am open to using any particular style depending on your preferred way of processing. Typically my clients are people who feel overwhelmed, have recent loss, need help improving self-esteem, need help improving relationships, and want realistic coping skills in their life.

RVCC is a multi-service community-based mental health agency serving the Pioneer Valley since 1953. RVCC offers counseling and medication management at offices located in offices located in Holyoke, Chicopee, Easthampton, Springfield, and Westfield. RVCC also provides counseling in schools throughout Hampden and Hampshire Counties and on the campuses of Springfield Technical Community College and Bay Path University.

My therapy philosophy is to work with clients in the seven key areas of life: social and family relationships, career and educational goals, financial security, physical health and leisure, life responsibilities, society and contributions, and mental, emotional, and well being. My philosophy is that we need balance and harmony in these key areas to live fulfilled life. I help my clients determine the goals they want to accomplish and we execute a plan to meet our goals through person centered therapy. I use many modalities to help my clients accomplish the goals we set.

*******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 have been a social worker for over 23 years and have worked in a number of different settings, which allowed me to gain knowledge and experience to address any presenting concerns you may have. In my practice, I will guide, nurture, and work together with you on your concerns. I will work with you using a solution-based approach based upon your own individual situation. I am here to help you transform your life through awareness, support, and insight. You are not in this alone, I am here to help you!

Are you feeling stuck, isolated, or just overwhelmed by life? You are here, so you have already taken the first important step. I welcome the opportunity to help you make the right adjustments to improve your quality of life. With a non-judgmental approach, I will listen and guide you toward accessing your internal strengths, to help weather your life's storm. Let's work together to create a path that will lead you to greater self-awareness and a better you.