Therapists in Sherborn, MA

Hello and welcome! My name is Malachy. I’m so happy that you have taken on this journey of growth and healing. I’m a licensed professional clinical counselor and love working with people from different walks of life, backgrounds and cultures. As a counselor I’m here to help empower you to find and unlock the answers that are within you. Together as a team we will explore what you would like to work through in the way that best fits your needs. I believe in holding a respectful, supportive, validating and healing space for people I work with. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, phase of life issues and trauma.

I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families from different cultural backgrounds. My style is active, interactive, and engaging. My clients come with anxiety, depression, anger, life transitions, past trauma, and relationship-related issues.

Are you feeling stressed, anxious or overwhelmed? Are you struggling feelings of sadness all the time? You may be struggling with a major life stressor or perhaps you are feeling you are not where you want to be in your life or how you got there. I am passionate about working with clients to help them heal from the past, cope with the present and repair and grow healthy relationships. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), I specialize in perinatal mental health, anxiety and depression, OCD, alcohol and substance abuse disorders, ADHD, life transitions, parenting and attachment, and relationship issues.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist and specialize in providing psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults. My approach integrates a variety of evidence-based practices including CBT, DBT, psychodynamic, humanistic, and mindfulness based therapies. I have been effective at utilizing these treatment modalities to alleviate symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief and loss, and other clinical concerns. Clients also come to my practice to improve relationships and navigate stressful life changes.

My framework of creating this space together aligns to anyone searching for a deeper connection to themselves, gaining more personal awareness and insights to the world around them, and taking on challenges of working through different levels of anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, relationships, and ways of meeting personal goals.

Life is filled with challenges and sometimes we find ourselves not having the skills, knowledge, resources, or “neurology” to manage. I believe that counseling can help people identify the roadblocks which prevent them from feeling competent and hopeful. I view each person who chooses to work with me as unique and capable, and together we build a relationship where humor, trust, and compassion facilitates our work. Together we work towards removing or reducing roadblocks to help you reach your personal goals. It’s not always easy, but it is a journey that is often life changing. I feel honored to go on the journey with you.

My goal is to help you manage life’s challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Social Thinking are some of the strategies that I use to support my clients. I have extensive experience working with school teams. I have supported adults, teens, and children in their struggles with anxiety, eating disorders, the psychological aspects of cancer, depression, social problems, attention deficit disorder, and learning disabilities. I also want to help people who care for their loved ones during times of illness.

Reaching out for support can be the first step to making a positive change in your life. Past trauma, current life stressors, social climate, and existential burdens can all impact our authenticity and ability to engage with life in a meaningful way. Therapy is a collaborative journey to identify and relieve emotional distress through holistic consideration, strategic problem-solving, and strength-based actions. Your experience is unique, and I hope to create a safe space for you to share with me your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that cause pain and concern in your life.

Are you experiencing anxiety, stress, or feeling shut down? Have you shared concerns with professionals before and been met with disbelief? I’m passionate about helping people learn how to simultaneously hold the uncertainty of life and the feeling that it will be okay. I also work with people living in a chronically ill body, who identify as being neurodiverse, or struggling with grief. These identities are often misunderstood, please don't be afraid to reach out!

With over a decade in human services, I integrate Brain Spotting, Cognitive Behavioral, Schema, and more, focusing on the LGBTQIA+, disabilities, substance use, anxiety, depression, trauma, and neurodivergent communities. My inclusive approach emphasizes understanding and addressing the unique challenges faced by these groups, offering tailored support to promote resilience, self-acceptance, and personal growth. I enrich my practice with an existential perspective, delving into profound existential questions and aiding clients in discovering meaning and navigating life's complexities.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a background in Expressive Arts Therapy from Lesley University. I have helped adults and youth in various degrees of mental health crises and settings. In building a therapeutic partnership, I can help you set short-term goals, build skills to manage symptoms of anxiety/depression, break down tasks during challenging life transitions, practice communication skills, or delve deeper to address traumas with individualized care in a non-judgmental environment.

Are you looking for a kind, caring, compassionate therapist who really sees you and your needs and is able to develop a personalized, customized program, rather than fitting you into a standardized one? Are you dealing with chronic anxiety, grief, PTSD or trauma? Or have you sustained a brain injury, concussion or stroke or are dealing with ADD, ADHD, dyslexia, or OCD? Or are you a performing artist or athlete who wants to perform at their highest ability? There is help and hope. There is a Way!

I have experience conducting individual and family therapy with clients presenting with a broad range and severity of clinical issues. I have had the most experience working with those struggling with alcohol and drug addiction, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), anxiety, depression, teen/young adult concerns and various mood disorders. I have learned that people want someone to really hear them and respond with authenticity and compassion. Therapy can be a challenging journey, and it is my goal to help navigate you through the process every step of the way.

The uncertainty in the world today is intensifying many of our feelings of isolation, sadness, anxiety, and depression. New routines may be causing friction among family members who are working or learning from home. Stress levels are high, and lots of people are missing their old lives. It can all seem overwhelming at times. Would you like a safe place to talk through your feelings and learn new ways to cope?

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”.

We are a group practice owned and operated by licensed mental health professionals. We offer individual/group/couple and SUD therapy. We believe that everyone is the hero in their story.

Ready to better understand how your brain function or learning impacts your day-to-day life? Ready to move forward in your life? I offer Psychological and Neuropsychological Evaluation and Therapy Services. My testing clients may have a neurological disorder or difficulties with attention, focus, organization, and/or memory, neurodevelopmental disorders, medical conditions, and comorbid psychiatric disorders. My therapy clients may have Anxiety related disorders, depression and/or stress which can cause an upheaval in life. I often work with complex families including those with a member who has ASD, disability or dementia.

New Client & Reduced Fee Availability! You are unique, and how you show up for yourself should be, too! I provide psychotherapy without insurance involvement, personal consultation, and free resource leads for adults interested in personal growth/development. I enjoy working with creatives, cycle breakers, mourners, parents, and individuals exploring neurodiversity (diagnosed-self-identified-suspecting). Individuals who contact me are often ready for change and interested in building more compassionate relationships with themselves/ others while exploring new boundaries with the systems that are oppressive or pathologizing.

Life can be very challenging at times. Often, we find ourselves in places, wondering how did I get here? Or not again? Although the details may be different, you will find repeated themes in your life. The first step in solving any problem is to identify the problem. We will work together to gain an understanding of: why you are where you are at this time in your life, what you would like to change, and learn the tools needed in order to effectively make the changes and establish long and short term goals.