Attachment-based Therapists in Orleans, MA

***Currently, all sessions are conducted online through a HIPAA compliant tele-health platform.

My practice stems from a warm, kind, empathetic approach. I practice with a strength based perspective with individual attunement and collaboration, starting where the client is. I work with adolescence, adults and families. My experience in the field is extensive, working at Gosnold with clients in recovery, with families in Crisis at MSPCC, with students as a High School Social Worker, and with adults who are experiencing life challenges. I am very proud of the work I do and am honored to share in the experiences and stories of others.

Are you successful in most areas of your life, yet your inner critic tries to convince you that you are failing your relationships? Feel stuck, anxious, lonely, unheard, or misunderstood? Frustrated and don't know how or what to 'do' to change? You are not alone, and there is a way forward.

If you have low self -esteem, social anxiety or feel held back or unable to shake negative beliefs you have about yourself, this is very likely due to abuse, neglect, or humiliations you endured, often over the course of years. If you are tired of this interfering with your life and would like to build self-confidence, if you would like to feel comfortable in your own skin and work toward reaching your potential, I believe I can help. I can't make promises, but because I have seen many clients succeed, I believe, wholeheartedly, we could make this happen for you.

Certified Discernment Counselor. Providing couples a way to look at their relationship with increased clarity and confidence before making a life-changing decision, and have greater success moving forward, whether the decision is to work on their marriage or to move toward divorce. Individual and family therapy with a focus on strengths-based, increased clarity and moving toward a more authentic, soul-based life filled with joy and possibility.

Maura has extensive experience providing exceptional client-centered mental health counseling from a biopsychosocial perspective and is deeply committed to providing individual counseling to clients from a trauma-informed perspective. Maura views therapy and counseling as a collaborative process between the client and therapist and is committed to the human art of counseling. She has expertise in attachment-informed grief therapy and life transition counseling. Grief and life transitions can be a journey towards healing and personal growth when supported through compassionate therapy and counseling.

As a therapist, I have a particular interest in working with families and couples, focusing on understanding the dynamics within relationships and developing healthy communication patterns to create lasting positive change for individuals and their loved ones. I also specialize in working with neurodivergent individuals, providing gender affirming therapy and addressing LGBTQ+ needs. I understand that each person's journey is unique, and I strive to create a safe and nonjudgmental space, providing inclusive and compassionate care where emotions can be explored and healing can occur.

Currently Full I am a caring, dedicated professional with many years of experience in working with individuals, families, and groups. I have worked with individuals from early childhood to older adults to provide guidance regarding many different diagnoses, life events, and family stressors. Personal and professional experiences allow me to work with people in a genuine, judgment and pressure free manner that makes people feel very comfortable. Others have described me as compassionate, thoughtful, and with an appropriate, fun sense of humor. I have been told that I am easy to talk to and am very understanding.

My guiding philosophy is that everyone deserves a chance to live their best life. I believe that my role is to be a facilitator that helps you find your path toward the change that you desire. Finding the right therapist that you can feel safe, trusting and comfortable with is an important step. I have training in treating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, chronic illness, trauma and PTSD. I work with individuals of all ages with a special focus on children and adolescents. I look forward to working with you.