Compassion Focused Therapists in East Sandwich, MA

I am a solutions-focused therapist who stresses that therapy does not have to be grueling. Think of it as being on an adventure, it can be hard work but there can be fun and laughter along the way. I utilize an honest, open, skill building approach to therapy. For those wanting to gain a deeper understanding of self, I also enjoy offering the opportunity to explore a spiritual and psychoanalytical perspective. In addition to counseling, I provide life coaching services which offer in the moment solutions for those needing support problem solving and skill building in a specific area.

All people are innately good & have the ability to heal themselves. Stressors are ever present in our everyday lives & are manifested in multiple ways. While these stressors can be the genesis of our problems, they are also the catalyst to starting the healing process. With a focus on life transitions, relationship distresses, traumatic experiences & other psychological concerns, we will in our collaborative work improve resiliency, empower, & restore. I consider myself an active therapist, combining experience, education, creativity, & a sense of humor with a down-to-earth approach to counseling in treating the whole person.

My approach to treatment is supportive, collaborative and based on engaging personal strengths and inner resources. I believe in focusing on the current situation in peoples' lives and exploring the past as long as it has a demonstrable benefit for a client's present-day functioning. I strive to provide clear direction, insight and useful tools for achieving tangible results. I am supportive and challenging when necessary.

I believe in the transformative power of person-centered therapy, where you are the focal point of the therapeutic process. I emphasize empathy, unconditional positive regard, and genuine understanding, creating an environment where you feel heard, respected, and empowered. Through collaborative exploration, we work together to uncover your strengths and resilience, fostering personal growth and self-discovery.

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 licensed therapist, recovery, and spiritual counselor working with people seeking meaningful changes. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help you identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop new ways of thinking that can lead to behavior change and more stable moods and emotions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages the use of mindfulness skills and exploration of your values that can lead you to living into your most authentic self. Sand Play Therapy is a more creative or expressive approach to self-discovery by gaining insights into what is currently going on in your life and how you want it to be.

Finding a therapist can be one of the hardest things to do, and trust takes time to build when looking to open up to someone. I am a Clinical Social Worker who strives to provide a safe and comfortable environment for all my clients using a client-centered approach, and utilize empathy, and compassion. I work collaboratively with you to hear your goals and create a realistic treatment plan with you to ensure we are meeting your goals.

I provide an empathic and supportive therapeutic relationship working toward the goals of healing past emotional wounds, developing healthier self-image and healthier relationships, and inspiring positive growth and change. I encourage the development of insight, self-understanding, self-acceptance, and self-compassion so that individuals can feel empowered to make choices which support their own satisfaction and well-being.

Hello. I believe that everyone can use a person to talk to that is supportive, encouraging, and compassionate. I believe that my role as a therapist is to support individuals to grow and evolve so that each can achieve their optimum sense of wholeness and well-being. The work can be challenging and difficult but ultimately rewarding.

It is my belief that taking that first step towards change can be the most challenging, yet the most important. We all deserve a safe place in which to heal and grow as we navigate through some of life's challenges and difficult times. I offer CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness practices and Trauma Informed Care.

I look forward to helping you work through life's difficulties, explore your emotions, and create healthier behaviors and perspectives. I generally work with people in improving their self compassion and awareness of unhealthy thought processes and behaviors. My areas of treatment include trauma related difficulties, anxiety, depression, postpartum issues, perfectionism, and life transitions. I like to create a safe space for clients to process their difficulties, release their emotions, and connect their thought and behavior patterns with their past and current experiences.

As a Psychotherapist and Life Coach, I enjoy working with individuals who want to make positive changes in their own lives & relationships, helping them to overcome barriers and reach their life goals. I have experience treating client struggling with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, relationship issues, adjustment issues, behavioral problems, life transitions, grief, divorce, and substance abuse. As a former college athlete, I am also interested in helping current & former athletes with their mental health and wellness. I see my clients as individuals who are seeking guidance on how to find more peace and joy in their lives.

I have found at the core of most behavioral, emotional, and mental discomfort is pain associated with earlier trauma or loss. What I offer clients is a safe space to create a healing of the past for both the mind and the body so that we can be more alive in the present moment. I will foster a supportive and non-judgmental environment to encourage healthy development in learning to relate differently to one's emotions and parts of self while becoming aware of conditioning from childhood that no longer serves you and creates self sabotage. This process is to help with all levels of disconnectedness so that healing can take place.

Over 37 years in continuous Recovery from addiction offering support , understanding, education, and facilitation of the coping skills , recovering strategies and healing path you choose.

We are all beings of light, energy and flesh, growing and changing, trying to figure out the world as it changes around us. Nobody comes with an instruction manual. Sometimes we need to stop, breathe, and ask for someone with an open mind to listen as we sift through it all. At Open Mind Counseling Services, I offer a non-judgmental, informed space for the development of self-reflective, compassionate processing of challenging past and current circumstances, and preparation for what's next in this changing world. I offer dynamic, multi-faceted approaches for healing, coping, and thriving. Let's figure this out together!

I enjoy working with clients who have experienced a significant life change. They may be experiencing mental, emotional and physical symptoms of depression, anxiety or illness. As a grief therapist and clinical social worker, I use a holistic and integrative psychotherapy model that includes: Grief Therapy, EMDR, Emotional Freedom Technique, Narrative Therapy, Guided Imagery, Dream Work and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction.

Steps to feeling better includes engaging in a process of self-discovery, learning and growing. Negative patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving are changeable. Some patterns are counter intuitive to living a healthy and happy life. I enjoy guiding clients in their own journey of self-discovery, via identifying barriers and opportunities in reaching personal goals. The therapeutic process is not always a linear path, there are twists and turns. However, there are evidenced-based strategies that can help you. My goal is to present them to you, show you how to use them until one or several provide meaningful results.