Derek Atherholt
Counselor, LMHC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
53 Merriam Avenue, Leominster, MA 01453
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I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 15 yrs of experience treating children, adolescents, & young adults/adults. I committed my career to assisting individuals develop their true potential to be more... Entering into therapy takes courage, which is an investment in yourself to make lasting change toward better functioning & optimizing your well being. I strive to facilitate a non-judgemental space to be your authentic self. I am passionate about my role assisting you in gaining self awareness & developing healthier relationships with self & others. I enjoy working with all ages & dynamics
My approach is collaborative, person centered & focused on results oriented goal setting to ensure you take control of difficult challenges life throws your way. I am skilled at teaching many brief & long term evidence based. strategies. Including cognitive behavioral, narrative therapy, dialectical behavioral, mindfulness & executive functioning strategies.
Currently availability for in office and telehealth morning and early afternoon appointments only. I am Bilingual English- Spanish. I would be happy to set up a free consultation call to learn more about your needs and discuss if working together would be a fit
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $130
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Insurance
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Harvard Pilgrim
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- Optum
- Tufts
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Derek Atherholt
Counselor, LMHC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Massachusetts / 7683 Derek Atherholt
- In Practice for 19 Years
- Attended Springfield College, Masters in Clinical Counseling, Graduated 2000
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Derek Atherholt
Counselor, LMHC
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Mood Disorders
- ADHD
- Child
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sports Performance
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
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Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
- Reality Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
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Location
Nearby Areas
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Derek Atherholt
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