Laurie Sugarman-Whittier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
110 North Hillside Road, Suite 20, South Deerfield, MA 01373
Not accepting new clients
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Welcome! I am a clinical social worker with over 30 years experience. I work with adults of all ages. Many of my clients are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and/or traumatic histories. I also have experience assisting people with many other issues. I see my first job as therapist to be establishing a relationship with you, within which you will feel accepted, comfortable, and safe. I will work to ask good questions, and to assist and empower you in discovering how to create the positive changes you seek.
People come into therapy because of concerns about their lives. I do not see my role as one of advice-giving or decision-making. Rather, I see it as helping, sometimes nudging, and always supporting clients to look at and understand themselves, their relationships and their lives in new ways.
My practice is eclectic, flexible, and relationship-based. My work is insight-oriented, also utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness-based approaches. While I have my own style, I welcome and encourage feedback from my clients as to what feels most helpful to them. I look forward to meeting you!
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Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Blue Care Network
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Health New England (HNE)
- Mass General Brigham | Allways Health
- Medicare
- Medicare/Mass Health
- Optum
- Tufts
- Out of Network
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Laurie Sugarman-Whittier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Massachusetts / 104092 Laurie Sugarman-Whittier
- In Practice for 47 Years
- Certificate from Commonwealth Of MA 104092
- Attended Simmons College School of Social Work, Graduated 1977
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (508) 273-2448
Laurie Sugarman-Whittier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Parenting
Expertise
- Adoption
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Chronic Illness
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Emotional Disturbance
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Women's Issues
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (508) 273-2448
Laurie Sugarman-Whittier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Humanistic
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Strength-Based
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (508) 273-2448
Laurie Sugarman-Whittier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Location
Nearby Areas
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Laurie Sugarman-Whittier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Last Modified: 22 May 2023