You are much more more than a diagnosis or category! It is a challenge for us all to make meaning in a chaotic world. I work with creative people, perfectionists, harsh self-critics and existential struggles in singles, couples & groups. I have expertise in helping people recognize problematic substance use, with Harm Reduction as a philosophical approach. Cross-cultural sensitivity is a great value. I enjoy working with young and early-career adults. I enjoy learning from the people I see.

I am currently accepting new clients. Do you worry about your child? Do you find yourself often feeling sad or anxious? Do you wish you could be your best self? With over twelve years of clinical experience, my style is fluid and catered to best suit the concerns and experience of my clients. I have worked with clients aged 3-93 in the context of individual, couples, and family therapy. I offer a strength-based approach and incorporate CBT, art/narrative therapy, brief/solution-focused therapy, interpersonal therapy, solution-focused therapy, and play therapy depending on needs and preferences of each client.

Life can feel like a roller coaster full of twists and turns. You may lose track of your goals & rely on unhealthy coping skills to help you, including over/under eating, excessive exercise, self-deprecation, doubt, isolation, irritability, over-thinking, increased impulsivity...the list goes on. During these times you may experience tough transitions ranging from the loss of a loved one, sudden change in career and/or relocation, acculturation challenges &/or traumatic experiences that result in confusion, pain & other emotions you may feel flooded with. I am here to help you process & make sense of your ride.

Lenna is an international award-winning artist, art psychotherapist, licensed mental health counselor, and yoga teacher. Through an integrative holistic approach she works with clients to balance and awaken their internal healing capacity and live with greater meaning, connection, and happiness. Offering mindfulness-based art and yoga therapy in addition to CBT, DBT, and ACT, Lenna provides a space of safety, acceptance, creativity, and healing. Lenna has a range of experience working with eating disorders and body image, anxiety/depression and emotion regulation, burnout and stress management, spiritual connection and transitions.

Life presents to us a consistent ebb and flow of challenges. As we navigate these, we are guided by our sense of identity, our past experiences, and the patterns we have learned. Often, however, these solutions do not serve us in the present and take the form of habits of mind and action which hold us back, shape our relationships, and create the illusion of false limitations; but there is hope. We are able to shape our lives through changing our patterns, the way we think and communicate, and the actions we learn to take. Through self understanding we may update our narrative and with it transform our realities.

I work with individuals who are experiencing difficulties in their lives due to transitions, low self-esteem, mood disorders and anxiety. My approach to therapy is both goal oriented and insight oriented. I believe in a holistic approach to therapy that is person-centered and strengths-based. I use mindfulness-based techniques to help clients calm their minds, focus on the present and connect with their physical bodies. I believe that clients know themselves best and, through partnering with clients, I help them to live their best lives.

My experience ranges from working in community mental health to university and academic settings. I believe in an individualized approach based on emotional recognition, mindfulness, and strengths/values. I've also worked within the realms of performance and exercise psychology, both of which can play a supplemental role in treatment. I often draw from a variety of expressive therapies to channel the best form of communication, the first priority being to generate a comfortable, trusting environment.

Finding the right therapist can be challenging. It takes courage to begin the process. Perhaps you're feeling stuck in some pattern that hasn't been working for a while. Or maybe you are going through a crisis period of change, loss, or emergency. Whatever it is, sometimes we just need time and space with someone who can listen, really hear us, and occasionally ask questions that help us gain a helpful shift in perspective.

I believe that through counseling one can heal from the impact of trauma and loss. I am a bilingual therapist with more than 12 years of experience working with adolescent and adult survivors of trauma. I have helped clients of all identities feel safe and empowered to address the impact of their traumatic life experiences.

I make HOME VISITS to clients who cannot travel conveniently or prefer psychotherapy sessions in their homes. I will be facilitating a CO-ED RELATIONSHIP GROUP one night during the week. The fee is $25. There is no obligation to commit, though I am looking for people who like to come weekly. I do Individual, Couples, Family, and Group Therapy. I have two groups on BEREAVEMENT in MILTON and ARLINGTON. I am forming a GROUP on SUBSTANCE ABUSE/RECOVERY ISSUES. I have a lot of experience with children of ALL AGES. I believe in STRENGTH-BASED COUNSELING.

What does healing mean to you? As a humanistic therapist, I believe that healing is both a universal capacity and a profoundly personal process. My goal is to help you discover and expand your unique healing process, and to release the blocks that prevent you from realizing your potential. I have ten years’ experience in the mental health field, supporting clients in coping with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, difficulties with trust and self-esteem, life transitions, trauma, and a myriad of other challenges.

I offer a warm, non-judgmental space for exploration, insight and transformation. My practice is strengths-based, reflecting a belief in each individual's capacity for self healing and wholeness. I specialize in women's health, including body image, fertility issues, assisted reproduction, pre/postpartum and childfree living. I have nearly two decades of experience working with individuals coping with challenges including loss, relationship conflict, substance use and mood regulation. I have a background in peer, disability and aging advocacy and enjoy working with people interested or involved in advocacy communities.

Starting therapy may bring up a lot of thoughts and feelings, and your decision to seek therapy shows a commitment to living your best life. I ultimately believe in my work that restoring relationships with ourselves and our loved ones can help navigate the difficult times we live in. Finding freedom from worry and depression is work, but you are not alone on this journey. You may also be exploring your sexual or gender identity and looking for additional support. Your curiosity and interest in exploring these issues will help you succeed in reaching your goals for your best life. Together we can work on finding hope and peace.

Clients see me for existential fatigue from unresolved trauma, loss, grief, relationship conflict, anxiety, depression, addictions/compulsions. Every part of our lives has an opportunity for growth. I support people who want to engage the opportunities and move beyond simple relief of symptoms to understand symptoms are telling us something greater is trying to emerge. I believe relationship between therapist and client(s) is a primary factor in determining success in therapy. Clients who see me are usually seeking deeper relationships with themselves, others, and their world, i am here to facilitate that process.

By combining extensive clinical experience and creative techniques, I offer individualized psychotherapy and art therapy to address various emotional issues. I pair empathic listening with collaborative problem-solving with adolescents and adults. I am experienced in specialized psychotherapy counseling techniques, such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for depression and anxiety disorders, stress management and group therapy. I offer a comfortable, supportive and confidential environment for my clients, so they can utilize their strengths to overcome obstacles and achieve personal goals. Exciting news: I will be offering art therapy for teens and adults in Beverly, MA. Please contact me if you would like to learn more.

I like to provide clients with practical solutions they can utilize in their day to day lives to help them better manage their emotions in order to achieve greater harmony within themselves, and with others. I strive to create a comfortable, non-judgmental environment where clients feel both supported and respected. The therapeutic relationship is a partnership in which we work together towards goals that feel both realistic and manageable. I work collaboratively with clients helping them understand patterns of behavior and thinking, through a variety of approaches including psychodynamic, and cognitive behavioral therapy.

I offer psychotherapy to adults, children, and their families. I encourage personal development and look for effective change by focusing on each individual's unique path to health.

*11/30- We are full at this time* We are very excited to announce the addition of several new clinicians to our team, our brand new office space in Marshfield, and the creation of our new adolescent program. Here at the Mossman Play Therapy Center we believe in the power of play and the expressive arts across the life span. We acknowledge that play for a toddler looks very different from play for a teen which is why we have created a specialized expressive arts therapy space just for children ages 10-18. In addition, our new office will have three play rooms designed for young children and a space just for parents who need to talk.

Tracey Ward, M Ed, LADC 1, is a enthusiastic counselor whom offers versatile strengths in her practice. Her education, training and personal experiences allows her the ability to work with individuals of all ages and challenges. Mood swings, anxiety, relationships, depression, substance abuse matters , as well as group work are some of her specialties. It is her belief that people need to be validated, respected and heard, to feel valued and productive. She strives to assist people in meeting their goals effectively, by improving sense of self and wellbeing.

I would describe my therapy style as warm, non-judgmental with a dash of humor. There are very few things that will surprise me, which means feel free to be the real, pajama wearing, haven’t showered this week, I have NO CLUE what I’m doing with my life you. Everyone comes to therapy looking for something different — to make changes, gain new skills, vent, or have someone that isn’t your family to talk to. Good news, I will be all of those things.