Therapists in Hamilton, MA

My practice, Rooted Life Therapy, is grounded in the belief that effective therapy is meant to help us bloom and thrive wherever our roots were planted. I work with both individuals and couples looking for growth and change in their lives. I have specific training and experience working with young adults in times of transition, identity formation, anxiety, grief & loss, depression, family planning, relational conflicts, and premarital preparation. I believe that therapy is meant to be a collaborative and empowering process of understanding one's self or relationship more deeply to create a life that is fulfilling and flourishes.

Limited availability at this time. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has provided psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults, and families across the life spectrum for over 10 years. I have been told my style is warm, engaging, and dynamic. I believe that overcoming anxiety, depression, PTSD, complex trauma, and other forms of chronic and acute symptoms can happen within a collaborative and attachment-based therapeutic approach. Transformative healing is possible for all of us! It is an honor to be with my clients on each of their unique journeys.

Are there times when you feel anxious, sad, or uncertain? Do you have difficulty coping with your stressors and find that you often push or run away from unwanted thoughts and feelings? You have taken the brave first step to search for a clinician who may fit your needs. Clients who come to me can expect a trusting, compassionate, respectful therapeutic environment that fosters creating positive solutions. We will work together to address your unique needs and challenges in a non-judgmental, safe environment.

I believe we're all naturally inclined toward growth and success—each with our own strengths, desires, and goals that would lead us in the direction of contentment and happiness under optimal conditions. But we don’t live in a perfect world, and in an effort to adapt, we sometimes develop strategies that make sense in the short term, but aren't, in a lasting way, effective in moving us forward. We get stuck, leading to anxiety, frustration, and conflict, which leads in turn to us feeling bad about ourselves and our relationships.

My therapeutic style is warm, open and supportive; and my hope is to create a safe, non-judgmental space. I am an eclectic clinician, but tend to borrow heavily from humanistic, person-centered, strengths-based work. I share these styles through the expressive art therapies. It is my fundamental ethic and value to view my clients as whole, and who are made up of a multitude of gifts, talents and strengths. I have many years experience working with adults, young adults and teens.. Is your child having difficulty with self-esteem, mental health, and coping abilities? I am here to help you.

CURRENTLY TAKING SELF PAY CLIENTS. I have had much experience helping people with their emotional pain, unresolved trauma, fear, anxiety, confusion, grief, stress, inner critic and self worth. I can assist you in identifying personal strengths, get in touch with your intuition, develop appropriate boundaries and bring the unconscious to awareness. I will help you let go of narratives that hold you back, and then assist you in connecting with your personal power and authentic self.

I can help support you. The first step to any healing is to completely embrace who you are in this very moment... with time and an open heart, healing can begin....and so much more shall be revealed. Humility creates hope, and hope will bring you "home".

Do you struggle with unworthiness and not good enough feelings? Do fears of failure and limiting negative beliefs keep you from taking action in achieving your goals? Perhaps you recognize that your past is getting in the way and it's time to do something about it. Do you tend to cope with stress in unhealthy ways? Are you struggling in relationships and feeling lonely and discontent? For over 20 years I have helped people to heal their past, learn to truly love themselves and to start living their best lives. I specialize in healing from narcissistic abuse, depression, anxiety, and relationship dissatisfaction.

Are you experiencing feelings of stress, anxiety, depression, or having conflicts in your relationships? Do you have a teen or young adult child that is struggling at home and/or school? It can be overwhelming to know where to start when wanting to make positive changes in our lives. Building the self-confidence to accomplish your goals or even knowing what they are can feel impossible. If you are ready to begin working through the challenges you are facing and improve your quality of life, you have already made the biggest step. I offer practical tools while working towards a deeper emotional healing to promote lasting change.

I work with individuals, couples, and families to process their current challenges and develop new coping skills. Though I frequently practice Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution Focused Therapy, I adapt my clinical approach to the unique challenges of the individual. I am highly influenced by my understanding of strength-based practice, family systems theories, and attachment theories. I utilize the Gottman approach (Level 2 certified) to couples counseling. I am passionate about supporting marginalized and alternative family structures.

Brenda Kissane is a Clinical Social Worker who believes that the mind, body, and spirit are naturally inclined to healing if given the right space and support. Brenda studied social work at the University of Chicago and believes that social justice is a fundamental part of being a social worker. Brenda is trained in and incorporates DBT, somatic counseling, mindfulness, emotionally focused therapy, and narrative therapy into her work with individuals and couples.

Relationships are a quintessential part of the human experience. While they can be a source of deep hurt and pain, they also can be a source of tremendous healing and enrichment that reinforce our sense of self and our sense of belonging. Sometimes in our relationships we feel stuck or trapped in the same recurring conflict. We lose sight of what we cherish and instead zoom in on what is missing. As disconnection grows, so do our emotional walls. We need to know in our relationships that our partners are there for us, that we can depend on and access our partners when in need. That we are valued and accepted flaws and all.

I believe one of the bravest things you can do is to understand your own story. Trauma, anxiety, depression, or just life stress in general can leave us feeling uncertain about our lives and apprehensive about what the future might hold. I'm here to help you make sense of the puzzle pieces in your life and to help you create a clearer view of your future and what brings you happiness. I'm deeply committed to making sure you feel seen, heard and understood. I've worked in a variety of settings in the mental health field over the years including roles providing family therapy, crisis work in hospital settings, and group therapy.

Are you and your partner struggling to find your way back to each other? Do you find it easier to talk to friends about sex and intimacy than to the person you’re having sex with? Do you feel there’s a part of yourself that you haven’t yet been able to tap into that holds information about how you can be your most authentic sexual self? I work with couples and individuals to ask and answer these questions and use that information as puzzle pieces to put together the big picture of what your most loving, most intimate, most connected relationship can look like, whether to a partner or to yourself.

I provide individual psychotherapy to adults (18+ years of age) dealing with a wide range of psychological issues. My approach is collaborative, non-judgmental, irreverent and adaptable to the clients individual needs and goals. While I provide individual therapy for a wide range of emotional, spiritual, and behavioral issues, much like other therapists and counselors - my specialization in trauma informed, spiritually integrative work with marginalized identities and spiritualities sets me apart.