Attachment-based Therapists in Plympton, MA

I have openings! My goal as your therapist is to help you reduce your anxiety, stress, or depression. I see my role as a guide; someone to nudge you when you are feeling stuck, listen when you feel overwhelmed, and encourage you to seek new ways of tackling your difficulties. I truly enjoy working with tweens, teens and adults who are beginning their journey toward wellness. I understand that things feel very difficult and at times are an unrelenting struggle. I believe that learning new strategies, developing insight and determination, and increasing your belief in yourself, living a more rewarding and contented life is possible.

Moms, families, kids, and especially all things Autism is my focus. I have experience working with stress, depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, parenting issues, infertility, problem pregnancies, women's issues, self-esteem, and individuals and their families struggling with developmental and cognitive disabilities. Asking for help is hard. Your feelings are important. You are the expert on yourself and it’s brave to know when you need assistance. I will provide a safe space to process your thoughts, feelings, as well as help develop new skills to maximize your best serve. Let's work together to build a life beyond barriers.

People are struggling with anxiety, depression, and stress from different sources from jobs to relationships to child care. With 25 years of experience, I have counseled many around women's issues, relationship difficulties, job difficulties, chronic illness, and grief and loss. I work not only with the individual but the family as well when needed. I believe compassion is a key component to therapy as well as incorporating a holistic approach. I include traditional talk therapy (CBT) with mindfulness techniques, education, and practical coping skills that are simple and effective.

Thank you for your interest in my practice! I am a licensed mental health counselor who provides counseling services to adolescents and adults. I have experience working with children, teens, adults, and families. In addition to working on a psychiatric unit, in-home therapy, as well as school based counseling prior to entering into private practice. My therapeutic approach is client centered and strength based to help others use their strengths to become the best possible version of themselves.

My hope for my clients is to empower them to reach their goals. That looks different for everyone. We know that anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addiction, relationship as well as work stressors can negatively impact us and prevent us from having the life we truly deserve and want. Oftentimes, in order to move forward, we need to look back and see why certain things have impacted us and continue to impact us. My approach starts with reviewing goals and determining how best to move forward. Sometimes that means short-term solution focused therapy. Other times, it's cognitive behavioral and narrative therapy along with MI.

I am a Clinical Social Worker in the state of Massachusetts, specializing in the treatment of children, adolescents and young adults. I aim to provide a culturally responsive, non-judgmental, yet direct approach to therapy, with the goal of helping my clients find confidence and purpose in not only their strengths, but their weaknesses. I work with clients and families to address life’s challenges by helping them to examine interpersonal relationships, process difficult thoughts and emotions, explore healthy coping strategies and find tangible solutions.

Are you ready to embark on a profound journey of self-discovery and healing? If you're ready to explore the complexities of your inner world, break free from repetitive patterns, I am here to guide you. My mission is to help you untangle the intricate knots you've woven within yourself, empowering you to break free from repetitive patterns and nurture the essential attachments needed for growth and transformation. Change and personal growth may feel elusive, but with the right support, life's challenges become more manageable. I'm here to be your compassionate guide on this transformative journey of healing and self-discovery.

Life provides us with what we can handle. However, it never stated that we had to do it alone. I believe that during some of those trying times, having someone to talk to and work through life's stressors allows us to grow and reach our full potential. Sometimes life becomes difficult to manage and having a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your feelings and emotions authentically can be the key to gaining a deeper understanding of ways to manage stress from the minor to the significant. I have experience in various settings such as inpatient, non-profit agencies, corrections, and schools.

Jan 2024 - please check in later this spring for openings; will update as openings become available. New to therapy or are looking to start back in? I offer a nurturing and relaxed space for clients to work on a variety of issues such as: anxiety and fears, depression, relationship issues, grief and loss, and major mental illness. I have a collaborative approach with my clients and see therapy as a mutual process that involves both the hard work of the client and the therapist.

Serving kids, teens, and young adults. I use a person-centered strengths based approach in counseling practice. Clients are able to utilize their strengths to identify strategies and coping skills to manage their needs, and maximize new coping skills as their human development unfolds. I believe in the importance of establishing a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship, where people feel heard, understood, and empowered to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences as they grow into the best version of themselves.

I provide a safe space in which you can explore your past and current stressors. I have experience helping clients restore their joy in life and achieve calm. I am especially passionate about helping clients who are navigating relationship challenges. Pet lovers will enjoy the occasional visit to our video sessions from my cats or dog.

Telehealth only. I help clients develop a richness and fullness to life that can so often feel absent. The path to growth and healing can feel tumultuous and multidirectional, and we'll work together to build direction, strengthen identity, and heal those parts of self that need to be heard, understood, and seen. Using a strengths-based approach, I work with adults (19+) from all walks of life to achieve balance and to help you achieve your goals. It is a privilege to be your partner on this journey.

I earned a Bachelor's degree in psychology from University of Massachusetts, Lowell, in 1989. I obtained my Master's degree in mental health counseling form Suffolk University in 1993. I completed my certification in graduate studies in counseling at Lesley University in 2006.

My extensive journey as a counselor has taught me that, wherever one finds oneself in life, lasting change is not only possible, but within reach. Embracing an integrative approach to psychotherapy, I draw upon a rich tapestry of modalities in order to tailor a treatment plan to each individual's unique circumstances. I encourage clients to build upon their own strengths and to tap into their innate desire to flourish. I create a therapeutic space free of judgment or prejudice. I believe that treatment is fundamentally an interactive process in which the client will develop and foster the skills to live fully and with meaning.

My career started as a volunteer at a suicide prevention lifeline providing support for individuals in distress, and I learned that being present for people in their most vulnerable times of need is one of the most humbling yet fulfilling services I could provide. I have also worked in residential care, university, and hospital settings. I am here to guide clients who are ready to produce dynamic change in their lives. I work with clients experiencing various challenges including trauma, challenging relationships, and life transitions to name a few, and how these factors affected the client and family systems.

The Well is an evidence-based behavioral health practice that strives to serve individuals, couples, and families of all ages. Our mission is to allow finding and receiving therapy easy and beneficial to all that visit us. We provide telehealth services. We look forward to hearing how we can serve you! www.thewellbh.com

Leek Therapy, LLC, consists of 6 therapists: Amy Leek, LMHC; Meridith Wirtz, LICSW; Amy Griffin, LMHC; Emily Moore, LICSW; Charlene Flynn, LMHC; Shannon Devaney, LMHC, & Heather Skutnik-Sheffield, LMHC. We all have a "True Compass" which represents our moral values, intuition, inner guidance, and our true authentic selves. We operate in relation to our true compass as it provides centeredness, & when we feel off-course, our compass needle will reorient and guide us back to our true selves. We can head east then west, accepting help from others along the way, and use our true compass to guide our journey to our ultimate destination."

I am a therapist with over 20 years in the field, having treated individuals, families and couples with a very broad variety of issues. I am particularly interested in trauma, and I am trained in various trauma modalities for this reason. Overall, my approach is a strength-based, solution focused, compassionate psychotherapy with my clients.

Danielle offers counseling for individuals who are looking for support in navigating difficult relationships, rebuilding self-confidence, and accepting their unique role in the world. She often works with those who have experienced bullying, traumatic events, self-harm, codependency in relationships, and postpartum anxiety/depression. Throughout her career, she has developed a strong understanding of what it takes to re-establish healthy attachments to loved ones & previously offered support/education to families through parenting programs.