Attachment-based Therapists in Stoneham, MA

I have worked to improve lives which is my mission. I have work with almost every ethnic group. I encourage clients to engage in a dialogue with me about their clinical concerns. It is important that clients feel comfortable in sessions and safe to express their concerns.

I have twenty years experience working as a therapist. My clientele varies from working with children with disabilities to adults with extensive mental health issues. I tend to utilize Cognitive-Behavioral approaches, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness techniques to help clients accomplish their personal goals and build healthy relationships and self esteem to reach their full potential. I have experience working in clinics, hospitals, schools, and prison settings.

*Morning/early PM space for adults available now - Feb 2022* I enjoy working with individuals of all ages, including adolescents, adults, and older adults/elders. Life is a complex, stressful, and often painful journey. I provide a warm, neutral space where you can begin to restore your sense of calm, and feel comfortable and supported telling your story. Together we navigate any past and present difficulties you are facing, build new perspective, learn healthy ways to cope, and pave the path to restore your emotional health and wellbeing. My approach is person-centered, strength-based, and eclectic. I pull from various models.

Do you ever find yourself saying "I need to talk to someone about this" but then it passes and you don't notice it again until it comes up again? and then again? Whether you feel like you need help with better managing your life overall or have a more defined area to work on I feel therapy can be beneficial for everyone. Let's be real, everyone would love to be 100 % their best self at all times however life is hard! I am here to offer traditional therapeutic approaches if you are suffering with anxiety, depression, mood disturbances, grief, relationship issues, life changes or you are looking for a more general overall life tuneup.

My approach to therapy is individualized, compassionate, and integrative. My clients are looking to improve their relationships, develop insight into their own behaviors, or be the best parents they can be. I take a collaborative approach with my clients as we walk together on their journey to create positive change in their lives.

As an experienced licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Duke Certified Health and Well-being Coach, I specialize in supporting children, adolescents, and families struggling with depression, ADHD, anxiety and other challenges. Utilizing evidence-based practices such as DBT, mindfulness, and MI, my approach is person-centered, solution-focused, and individualized. I aim to create a non-judgmental, safe, and warm therapeutic space for clients to explore their thoughts and emotions. I welcome clients from diverse backgrounds and offer neurodiversity affirming care, ensuring all feel seen and heard.

FYI: faster to reach me via email. I'm down to earth and focus on a therapeutic style that is collaborative, trusting, open, and honest. In practice, I use multiple theoretical perspectives to encourage growth through learning, challenging beliefs, trusting yourself, and skill building. Utilizing CBT, I teach mindfulness, self-esteem, and coping skills. Attachment Theory and Emotionally Focused therapy help develop advanced skills with intimacy, communication, and conflict resolution. I have advanced training in Facilitative leadership and Supervision and have extended my practice into the arenas of Job coaching and Life Coaching

I bring a rich history of life experiences. Life is like a 3-legged stool. Finding balance today in life can be a struggle but not impossible. I believe looking at the person as a whole by exploring the connections between the biological (your physical self), the psychological (your thought process), and the sociological (your interactions with others). Together these processes bring balance.