EMDR Therapists in Leyden, MA

You know it's time to start focusing on yourself. You know something needs to change but you're not sure where to start. Maybe you're not where you thought you'd be at this point in life. Maybe old patterns or traumas are still affecting you and this time you don't want to just "put a bandaid on it". You'd like a clearer sense of who you are and where you're going in life. You'd like to feel more in control of your life and your reactions.

I specialize in helping parents heal any wound that is impacting their own ability to be the best parents they can be. These wounds could be due to your own childhood experiences, postpartum depression, birth trauma, relationship difficulties with partners or co-parents, pregnancy and infant loss, and health issues for yourself or your child. Maybe you are not able to identify a wound that requires healing; instead you recognize that you are constantly feeling overwhelmed by parenting and other responsibilities and you would like help sorting through mental and emotional clutter to improve your parenting ability.

Greetings! As a therapist, I work to support your process of self-knowing; partnering with you to utilize the tools of curiosity and self-compassion to explore desired changes, uproot stuckness, and cultivate practices for tending to your heart. I especially enjoy working with folks on complexities related to LGBTQIA+ identity, substance use, anxiety, depression, and relationship structures & intricacies.

Are you seeking relief from symptoms of anxiety, trauma, depression, PTSD, or low self esteem? Or maybe you are navigating a challenging life change? Therapy can help. Whether you are wanting to feel less reactive, grieving a loss or wanting to feel more connected in a relationship. We will explore your story together.

I have been working as a therapist for the past 10 years.  My goal is to work with people to help them process through their history including their hurts and their joyful moments, helping them to better understand the current circumstances present in their lives, and exploring goals for their future. I believe it is important to look at the whole person, including their underlying psychological processes, belief systems, relationships, values, and goals. I have watched people heal from past hurts and move forward engaging in the world with their whole selves. I work with trauma, depression, anxiety, bipolar, personality dx, etc.

Together we can help you become the best version of yourself. I specialize in working with Children, Teens, Young Adults, Adults & Families. Through insight and awareness into thoughts, emotions, and relationships patterns; You will begin to experience profound growth. This is a warm & empathetic space for you to identify concerns, manage emotions, and create realistic, achievable goals.

Sometimes personal turbulence makes it hard for us to weather the storms in our lives. When we have depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction to substances or simply addiction to negative patterns of thinking, therapy can help us to get on the right track. With nineteen years of experience, I can helpyou to focus and to find solutions . Many people are apprehensive about what therapy can do for them. There are many different modalities or approaches in therapy I can share with you, but I will begin by listening to you, without judgement. My goal is to get to know you as a person first and then, to provide you with input.

I am trained as a child psychologist and am also an individual and couple's therapist. I bring a knowledge of nonverbal communication research, infant research, mindfulness practice, and relationship research to the work that I do with couples and families. I am an experienced Divorce Coach and Child Specialist in Collaborative Divorce, as well as a trained mediator and negotiator. I focus on system dynamics in relationships, be they partner, family or business relationships, and strive to help people cope with conflict engagement. I'm also available for consultation for witness preparation.

I am trained in EMDR for relief of trauma and both behavioral and psychodynamic/talking therapies which emphasize positive habits, good health and personal insight. Any change starts from within and sometimes we all need another perspective to grasp the whole picture so that problems or obstacles can be sensibly, sensitively and effectively handled. I work from a strengths-based orientation whereby the talents, skills, and interests can be identified. So we go from there, to where the individual learns to utilize those strengths in resolving problems, conflicts, stressors as well as finding sources of comfort, competence and confidence.

You've been on a journey just to figure out who you are and even though some of the pieces have come together, you could use a hand figuring out what to do with those pieces. Or you know just who you are and what you want for your life, but you can't seem to figure out how to manage the day to day challenges of adulting that everyone else seems to breeze through. You know you want and need a change, but you're not sure how to get there-and you've gotten pretty discouraged when you try without getting the results you need. I'm here to be a skilled and experienced guide to help you along any and all of those journeys.

Relationship troubles? Looking for an excellent guide through these times of great uncertainty? We are here to help! As a group practice in Massachusetts, specializing in couples work and individual therapy, our team has a special focus on creating therapies for everyone, including those from underserved communities that have the greatest need for representation in mental health. Whether you are focusing on building communication, decision-making skills, or are needing affair recovery we're here to offer our expert guidance, available exclusively via Telehealth.

I realize searching for a therapist can be a daunting process; whether you know the specific issue you want to work on or you’re simply unsure, but you just “know” (or have been told) you could use a skilled therapist. I bring to this work my experience, my knowledge, my empathy and humor. I will ask you to walk this journey with me as we explore the paths to growth.

Therapy produces its own unique ecosystem. In the right collaboration, essential growth-oriented risks can be taken, which often results in sustainable transformation. Various tools we develop to emotionally survive our experiences in formative years can become automatic interpersonal response systems we operate from long after they serve us. This can impact the relationship we have with self and others. I strive to bring the utmost compassion and insight into the room while we work together to figure out how one's way of being in the world can become more aligned with concerns of the present circumstance.

Welcome! I'm a remote therapist based in Western Mass and seeing clients in MA and NY. I love connecting deeply with my clients and understanding their life stories, past experiences, relationships, and identities. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process and that you are the expert of your own story. I imagine you in the driver's seat and me in the passenger seat, with you every step of the way, holding the map and offering guidance and support, but understanding that the real growth comes from you.

In searching for a therapist it is important to find someone you feel has the capacity to fully listen, to truly understand without judgment, and who can to bear witness to the experience you bring forth to treatment. When two people can walk together safely carrying the weight of one's individual experience and history significant change can occur.This process is an ongoing reminder of the potential curative power behind relationship and the resiliency of human spirit.

Hello! Whatever your intention for therapy, it is important to find a therapist that makes you feel safe, valued, and understood. I believe that my clients are the true guides to their own happiness and destination, resulting in not one specific formula for healing, but rather utilizing each individual's strengths, needs, and interests. I enjoy establishing a conversational atmosphere that is genuine, empathetic, and validating. Through this, I create a safe and nurturing space for self-discovery, self-growth, and healing. My style draws heavily on empathy and mindfulness as well as ACT, IFS, and solution focused therapies.

Are you someone who, due to choice or circumstance, is living life outside the mainstream? Are you an "outsider" in relation to social norms, feeling like you don't fit in or are committed to values or self-expression that make life in the larger world challenging? Perhaps you have been wary of therapy & of therapists judging you because of gender identity or presentation, because of your interest in kink or other forms of sexual expression, or because of your involvement in polyamory or other non-traditional relationship styles. If so, you need look no further to find an open-minded & respectful therapist.

Daytime Telehealth openings available. Making the decision to begin therapy takes courage. Perhaps you are looking to gain perspective, find tools to help cope with anxiety, explore your thought patterns, or delve into personal topics that have been weighing you down. The goal is to emerge with confidence, strength, and perspective in order to handle what challenges may come your way.

Most of my clients are functioning day to day but know that with some focused work they can be doing even better. They are usually seeking EMDR or couple's counseling. Some of the couples I work with identify with LGBTQ, and they need a safe place to get some work done so they can thrive. Physicians or mental health professionals may request short term or adjunct EMDR support with a traumatic event for their patients/clients who are overall stable.