Attachment-based Therapists in Westwood, MA

I work with clients who are struggling with life stressors that have become too difficult to navigate on their own, such as: unsatisfying personal or family relationships; anxiety; marital conflict, infidelity, separation and divorce; parenting stress; health related issues; grief and loss; and job dissatisfaction or career transitions.

Selecting a therapist can be a daunting task, especially if you are experiencing emotional pain and/or navigating a life crisis. Perhaps you are feeling "stuck" and just don't know where to turn. I am a licensed clinical social worker practicing for over thirty years in a variety of community based and education settings before focusing on my private practice. I work with adolescents, young adults, adults, and older individuals.

The desire for connection with others is hardwired into our brains. We want to be loved, to love, and to feel seen and heard by those we're connected to. Sometimes that doesn't happen and we're hurt, or we're scared to talk about how we feel because we fear being judged. Understanding who we are and how to best build healthy relationships is hard. It's even harder when roadblocks like infertility, unexpected pregnancies, or other issues related to family relationships are present.

For the past 16 years, I've had the privilege of working with clients impacted by various stressors including trauma, abuse, violence, loss, depression and anxiety, PTSD, chronic medical and neurological illness, and parenting complexities. I enjoy working with clients individually or as families and couples. My clients range in age from late adolescence to late adulthood.

About Me: I am a behavior consultant and child and parent coach. My specialty and passion is providing in depth Behavior Support and Executive Functioning Coaching to both parents and their children. I specialize in Autism, ADHD, Executive Functioning Challenges and general behavior support. I also provide support for IEP, 504, and other school meetings, sleep training support, and toilet training support. Now offering virtual and in-person friendship groups. E-mail or call for more information.

Every time we tell our story, we heal a little. My goal is to help you understand yourself well enough to be able to tell your story, heal from within, and find your peace. Human beings need connection; we need purpose. We need to be seen and heard. Maybe you have been stuck in a pattern of the same types of relationships over and over again. Maybe you've been down in the dumps for far too long, or are in need of relationship or parenting help. Maybe there is more to life than what you're currently experiencing. Maybe I can help.

Are you looking to feel better about yourself? Do you feel stuck? Perhaps you have experienced a loss, trauma or change in your life and are wondering when you might start to feel less overwhelmed. I recognize the courage it takes to seek out a therapist. Whether you are seeking short or long-term support, I am here to help you by providing a safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment.

NO CURRENT OPENINGS . I approach counseling and therapy as a collaborative, healing relationship. I am genuine, funny and thoughtful. I work with adults in all stages of life. One area of speciality includes supporting women and their partners as they transition to parenthood. I see parents individually or with their infants depending on need. Another area of expertise is trauma treatment. I utilize many different ways to support growth including trauma treatment, mindfulness techniques, and cognitive behavioral therapy. I will work with you to find the compassion for yourself that you need to create the life you want to have.

At Inclusive Perspectives Counseling (formerly Kristin Bowles and Assoc.), we offer mental health services for children, adolescents, couples, families, and adults. We provide these services from trained therapists, social workers and mental health counselors with a wide array of expertise and therapeutic approaches. Our therapists provide psychotherapy, crisis counseling, maternal health and wellness counseling for those in need of social, emotional, and behavioral support. We engage in safe, culturally competent, racially sensitive, gender inclusive and evidenced based treatment to the community.

Supporting your mental and emotional health is just as important to our wellbeing as brushing our teeth or going to the doctors. Seeking therapy can feel vulnerable and intimidating, but know we are here to support and empower you. I specialize in big life transitions and stressors, confidence building, anxiety, depression, and ADHD. As an adjunct service, I also support parents in navigating and learning supportive parenting strategies in healthy communication, social/emotional needs of their children, and emotional regulation.

Finding the right therapist with whom to create a strong therapeutic alliance is paramount to success. I work with my clients in a framework of compassion, honesty, trust and safety. Together we will identify your goals, empower you to change what you can in your life and to learn acceptance, not passive resignation, for that which you can not change. Carl Jung put it best, “I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become”.