Therapists in Medway, MA
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Melissa (Missi) Nespolo
Counselor, LMHC, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lakeville, MA 02347
Waitlist for new clients
I am here to listen, I want to learn about you and what you bring to the table. Clients I often work with are looking for a therapist to assist with theraputic self expression, Art Therapy, LGBTQIA+ issues and resources, Gender affirmation, Grief processing, Trauma treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapies and coping skill development. My clients often struggle with anxiety, depression, self harm, communication or relationship issues, disorganized thinking, or just finding and expressing their authentic selves.
I am here to listen, I want to learn about you and what you bring to the table. Clients I often work with are looking for a therapist to assist with theraputic self expression, Art Therapy, LGBTQIA+ issues and resources, Gender affirmation, Grief processing, Trauma treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapies and coping skill development. My clients often struggle with anxiety, depression, self harm, communication or relationship issues, disorganized thinking, or just finding and expressing their authentic selves.
Gabriel Peeples
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Northampton, MA 01060 (Online Only)
Many of the day-to-day difficulties that people struggle with can be attributed to past traumas big and small. My goal is to meet people where they are, help them figure out where they want to be, and work with them to get there. I approach therapeutic work from a client-centered, strength-based, solution-focused perspective. I am happy to help folks navigate identity exploration, situational stressors, ongoing mental health challenges, grief and loss, sudden life changes, or past traumas. I am a queer and genderqueer practitioner and am willing to write letters in support of medical transition as needed.
Many of the day-to-day difficulties that people struggle with can be attributed to past traumas big and small. My goal is to meet people where they are, help them figure out where they want to be, and work with them to get there. I approach therapeutic work from a client-centered, strength-based, solution-focused perspective. I am happy to help folks navigate identity exploration, situational stressors, ongoing mental health challenges, grief and loss, sudden life changes, or past traumas. I am a queer and genderqueer practitioner and am willing to write letters in support of medical transition as needed.
Raven Burrell
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Northampton, MA 01060 (Online Only)
I have experience working with adults in recovery from substance use. I have found a deep affinity with the recovery community and feel honored to do that work. I also have years of experience working with youth in different capacities. My thesis in grad school focused on the intersection between Neurodiversity and LGBTQIA+ identities and how this intersection can inform a framework of Belonging as embodied praxis.
I have experience working with adults in recovery from substance use. I have found a deep affinity with the recovery community and feel honored to do that work. I also have years of experience working with youth in different capacities. My thesis in grad school focused on the intersection between Neurodiversity and LGBTQIA+ identities and how this intersection can inform a framework of Belonging as embodied praxis.
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Compassion Focused Therapists
How does compassion-focused therapy work?
Compassion-Focused Therapy is based on the idea that humans have at least three emotion regulation systems, including one that responds to threats and another that allows us to self-soothe. Those who experienced serious childhood adversity, the theory goes, have a hyperactive threat system and an underperforming self-soothing system, leaving them vulnerable to shame and a hypercritical mindset. CFT focuses on bringing these systems back into balance, helping the client be kinder to themselves and better able to accept kindness from others.
Is compassion-focused therapy a type of CBT?
Compassion-focused therapy is closely related to cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and employs many of its techniques. In addition to CBT, CFT also draws from the fields of biology, evolutionary psychology, neuroscience, developmental psychology, and Buddhism. It also has similarities to some types of trauma-focused therapies.
Is compassion-focused therapy evidence based?
Evidence suggests that CFT can be helpful in the treatment of anxiety, mood disorders, eating disorders, personality disorders, psychosis, and other mental illnesses. It has also been shown to be beneficial for individuals who may not have diagnosable psychiatric disorders but who still struggle with persistent self-criticism and feelings of shame.
What are the limitations of compassion-focused therapy?
Compassion-focused therapy is still a relatively new therapy, and research on its efficacy is still in its early stages; while some studies have found positive results, many have suffered from quality issues or small sample sizes. And while most CFT clients find it difficult to practice self-compassion at first, some—especially those who actively fear compassion or are deeply uncomfortable being cared for—may not be fully open to the tenets of CFT, potentially limiting the therapy’s long-term effectiveness.