Therapists in Massachusetts

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.

Psalms 121 "I lift up my eyes to the mountains where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth." I have worked with children, preteens, and families in Massachusetts and Northern California in the United States, serving populations facing developmental issues, emotional disturbance, and relational conflicts in the past two decades. My bilingual (Chinese & English) psychotherapeutic approach integrates theories and therapies, e.g., attachment-based, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal neurobiology, etc., and Christianity to enhance spiritual and emotional health.

My approach to therapy is collaborative, strength-based, and client-centered. I believe in the healing power that exists within each individual, which is nurtured and strengthened within the context of our therapeutic relationship. I work with children, adults, and families who are facing complex struggles, including: parent-child relationship issues, transition to parenthood, postpartum difficulties, life transitions, behavior challenges, depression, anxiety, and more. My style is warm, empathic, and compassionate, and I work to create a safe environment to help you better understand and address the challenges you are facing.

Our ideal client is someone who is need of support, guidance, and is willing to explore in a collaborative effort with their therapist to reach mental and emotional healing. One who is able to take accountability on what they need to do to get better, and someone who genuinely wants to improve the quality of their life. Their goals need to be realistic and achievable.

Emotions are complex entities, fed by our experiences, beliefs, and relationships they can be both difficult to express and understand. For individuals who feel overwhelmed by their emotions compounded by the every-day stressors that life can bring, therapy provides a pathway to enhanced wellbeing. Tackling the misconceptions and stigmas that therapy is a privilege for a select few, my goal is to help put the power of self-awareness into the hands of all individuals through a mental health plan of action with a modern nuance that feels relevant to the realities of today.

Castle Hill Counseling & Consulting, Inc. (CHCC) was founded in December of 2015. While drawing from my undergraduate education at Boston College, subsequent graduate program at Simmons College, and 20+ years of experience in the mental health and education field, I founded CHCC with the vision to deliver the highest quality service to children in the home, school environments, and to the larger systems supporting families through professional development, specialized trainings, and consultation. We have developed speciality areas of practice; including school refusal and avoidance, trauma, and educational program development.

Welcome! With over 25 years of experience working with people of all ages as a trauma and grief therapist, I have helped individuals and families learn to cope with a wide range of issues including partner loss, anxiety, depression, family conflict, complex trauma and sexual assault. I provide parent guidance and coaching for caregivers who have children with challenging behaviors and special needs. I have expertise with foster, kinship and adoptive families. I offer therapy to tweens, teens and young adults who may need support with life transitions and relationships. My work with clients is always collaborative and strength-based.

We have immediate openings, across the lifespan, for the following insurances: Blue Cross Blue Shield Optum and Optum products: Allways, Harvard Pilgrim, Oxford, Connecticare TUFTS Medicare Private Pay ($100/session) Become a client on our website: www.advancepsychotherapy.org. Those who are interested in receiving services from us should fill out the following form:

After 20+ years working in the mental health field, I have seen firsthand that when you put yourself and your mental health first, all other elements of your life get better: relationships, work, family, and your overall emotional and physical wellbeing. In a chaotic world that often creates undue stress for everyone, finding a way to cope with life’s everyday issues is more important than ever. And an investment in your mental health is always worthwhile. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, or anything else, I look forward to talking with you about how we can navigate the issues together.

I have been working with parents, children and families for over 25 years. I specialize in elementary school age children. My book: “Parenting the Highly Sensitive Child” has been a resource for many parents. I offer tools and strategies for children struggling with emotional regulation, anger issues, ADHD, anxiety, oppositional defiant/challenging behaviors, learning difficulties and social skills. I help families regain a sense of balance by helping to resolve conflict and enhance communication....bringing enjoyment to your family once again.

Are you wondering why you feel the way you feel? Are you noticing that your own thoughts, feelings, and actions are no longer serving you? Do you feel overwhelmed, depleted of energy, confused, lost? Are you losing interest in things you once found to be enjoyable? Do you want to feel more present and connected in your interactions with others? The premise of all of my work is that everyone is doing the best they can at any given moment. . If you have any questions, please reach out. You have five seconds before your brain tries to talk you out of it! :)

I am a compassionate, warm, and collaborative psychotherapist who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and adults. I work with individuals and families who struggle with a variety of difficulties. My areas of clinical interest include, but are not limited to: working with at-risk youth; those who have experienced trauma; adults managing difficult relationships; those who want to gain more clarity and awareness of their own challenges; and clients experiencing anxiety, depression, identity development issues, sexual orientation exploration, relationship challenges, self-esteem difficulties, and behavioral problems.

I love to work with kids and adolescents and their families. I believe people don't have "problems" but rather "challenges" they learn to move through or re-frame. Together we learn new ways of doing things; new ways of looking at things; find a new path of our own choosing that feels better than the one we were on; relate to ourselves and others in a healthier way; learn to smile and laugh more; find the things we are good at doing; make a contribution; stress less; be who we are meant to be, and love who we are as a person!

*******NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS.****** The Counseling Center at MOC is a licensed behavioral health clinic located in Fitchburg, MA that serves the North Central MA region. We believe that treating the whole person is the most effective way to produce lasting change. We provide a comprehensive selection of professional services all in one location.

The individuals that I treat most often have varying levels of need and are at different stages in their own therapeutic process. For this reason, I am very person-centered and tailor treatment to each individual's particular needs. I work with all ages but most often with children, adolescents, and young adults. The majority of individuals that I see struggle with anxiety, depression, anger, eating disorders, self-injury, school problems, and ADHD. However, I also have advanced training in working with individuals with chronic mental health issues and personality disorders.

I believe therapy can be a powerful tool to help individuals identify harmful patterns in their lives and learn new and healthy ways of creating and maintaining a more fulfilling life for themselves. Using a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach, I aim to assist my clients to develop greater insight, cultivate positive self-regard, and empower them to find balance within themselves and their lives.

Life can sometimes leave us feeling overwhelmed, anxious, broken, and afraid. As a clinician, I aim to cultivate safe, supportive, and trusting relationships with my clients in order to promote healthy ways of identifying, confronting, and coping with life’s challenges. I have fifteen years of experience providing clinical services in a variety of settings, including schools, community mental health, residential addictions and detoxification, and group practice.

I am a client centered therapist who supports your capacity to learn new perspectives and ways of interacting with self and the world. My approach includes helping you to gain new skills to navigate current challenges, past trauma, and develop more healthy relationship patterns moving forward. I do this by using active listening, empathy and compassion in a safe and judgement free environment, My style is interactive, my methods are eclectic, meaning I use a variety of approaches. I meet you where you are and let you set the pace. Sometimes we work together very briefly, other times for longer depending on your goals.

I have over 22 years of experience working with children and families. The principles of wraparound are a major component of my work as I believe that families are the experts on their own experiences, strengths and needs. Building an integrated team of both natural and professional supports can help a family meet their goals for themselves in a way that is sustainable.