Therapists in 01230

I work with clients age 18 and up who suffer from major mental illness as well as depression, trauma histories, eating disorders, anxiety disorders and relational problems. I have a long background in individual, couples and family therapy, having spent 13 years on the social work staff at the Austen Riggs Center in Stockbridge, MA. My practice is now centrally located in Great Barrington, MA. I studied at the Smith College School for Social Work and The Menniger Clinic in Topeka, KS before joining the staff at Austen Riggs. I have been in solo private practice since 2005.

Scared, anxious, depressed, frustrated, stuck...? Looking to deepen your relationships and resolve on-going conflicts? Experiencing painful loss, a difficult transition, or trauma? I help shed light on unconscious motives, patterns, and beliefs that are no longer serving you in order to allow healing and positive changes to occur. Just as importantly I focus on utilizing your strengths so they better support you in this process. I listen deeply and compassionately in a safe, relaxing setting. And always with absolute positive regard. I work with individuals, couples and families.

Do you repeat the same negative and dysfunctional patterns in your life and relationships? Do you cope with your stress in destructive ways, leaving you in constant dis-ease and discomfort mentally and emotionally? What if your symptoms and ailments were trying to tell you something about your evolution and growth? You are in the right place if you seek a deeper understanding of yourself, your relationships, and your life purpose. I utilize cutting-edge therapies like Internal Family Systems, Systemic Constellations, and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist. I take a developmental standpoint and work with my patients around where they have become stuck in their lives. My treatments are highly individualized based on what my patients wish to work on and what we negotiate together as treatment goals. I have experience working with a diverse range of people confronting issues such as major life transitions, experiences of adversity and trauma, and cultural adjustment.

The best psychotherapy helps transform life’s toughest challenges into deep and meaningful growth. So often our greatest healing actually begins in the pain of everyday living whether it shows up in loneliness, anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, family drama, anger, fear, shame or desperation. Gaining new perspectives on self, critically examining what isn’t working, and tapping into our natural strengths can be the most powerful way to get unstuck, develop a deeper sense of self, and cultivate more happiness.

I believe everyone has the capacity to change and improve the quality of their life, no matter what has happened. My style of counseling combines working with insight and cognitive therapy, which explores past events in light of how the choices we now make affect well - being. I also utilize an awareness approach, whereby, getting in touch and releasing the feelings in the body helps to create a new sense of relief and empowerment.

After a twenty-year career in the education field, I am confident we can work together effectively on what has brought you to the point of reaching out for help. My style of counseling combines an awareness of how past experiences impact our thinking and behaviors with a mindfulness-based appreciation of our unchanging core. If you're in a troubling relationship I help to develop safe spaces to deepen connection and intimacy through deep listening and self-compassion. Families looking for help with teens can expect a variety of concrete approaches to engage them involving multiple family members as appropriate.

Do you feel like your needs don't matter or have trouble identifying what they might be? Do you feel stuck in states of self-judgement or guilt? Do you feel numb or disconnected, or overwhelmed by the stressors of daily life? I believe that it is absolutely possible to transform your relationship with yourself and others, and to move through the world with a greater sense of ease and belonging. Together we'll start with building a sense of safety and connection, then gently explore the old patterns and obstacles that hold you back from your full aliveness.

First I want to say you have already taken the most important step by admitting you could use help. I appreciate it can be overwhelming so I strongly encourage you to not give up too soon. I specialize in helping individuals through tough transitions. I am experienced helping people who are trying to live their life in a way that fits their goals and values.

I founded Blue House Therapy (website under construction but it is up) because I believe we are all worthy of living meaningful and fulfilling lives. I feel so honored to be able to work together with couples and individuals in exploring and writing their next chapter of life. You may be seeking counseling because you are aware there is something standing in your way, we could call this “the problem.” There is a saying that resonates with me, "you are not the problem, the problem is the problem."

Let's collaborate to identify your challenges, address obstacles, craft a personalized plan, and strive towards a better version of yourself! Gain valuable insights, enhance your relationships, and elevate your overall quality of life. (ESPANOL): ¡Trabajemos juntos en identificar tus desafíos, abordar los obstáculos, crear un plan personalizado y avanzar hacia una versión mejorada de ti mismo/a! Obtén conocimientos valiosos, mejora tus relaciones y eleva tu calidad de vida en general.

When stress & anxiety keep you from feeling like yourself, it makes everything harder. I can help you change the ways you deal with stress, tension and struggle, and improve your relationships. Anxiety and stress can be related to trauma in your past, difficulty managing demands and day to day problems, or the challenge of big life changes. I use somatic psychotherapy, mind-body, and creative approaches to help my clients make profound change. You can have less tension, worry, self-doubt, and feelings of isolation and feel more energy, joy, connection and support.

Navigating life's challenges can be complex, but you don't have to do it alone. I'm here to support you through teletherapy in Massachusetts. Whether you're struggling with substance use, depression, anxiety, anger, loneliness, or trauma, I provide a safe and empathetic space to help you gain insight into your emotions. We'll work together to build coping skills and healthy habits, utilizing a strengths-based approach. I also offer support for the LGBTAIA+ community. Let's embark on a journey towards improved mental well-being and a more balanced life.

SHIFT HAPPENS. You cannot stop the changing tide . Follow your passion, change your career, rebuild self-esteem, strengthen relationships, control addiction, delete stress, find balance in your life. You need a therapist who has first hand experience and empathic approach to make you successful. There is no SINGLE method that works for all people. I focus on the individual needs and responses of my clients to ensure that they are free of cookie-cutter therapeutic approaches or psyhchobabble, where the individual always counts first. You owe it to yourself to experience the strength you can gain from the right guide.

I think of my work with clients as helping to meet the ongoing challenges of life that we all experience. Problems with depression, anxiety, changing abilities, trauma, loss, self identity, or difficult relationships arise for all of us from time to time. Our challenge is to understand our experiences, develop the skills to manage them, and to visualize and move forward to live the most fulfilling life we can.

Looking for a more holistic approach to therapy? Somehow, you know it’s time to try something new, something that goes beyond just sitting and talking. Maybe you’ve been to therapy before and you’re ready to take your work to a new level. Maybe therapy is a new option for you, but somehow you know that you want something a little different. When you are ready to invest in yourself and you’re willing to try out some holistic and creative approaches, our mind-body approach offers new opportunities for healing and change. Curious?

The heart of my work is to help people find better solutions to life's problems, and to help people find relief from personal and work relationships that have become stressful. In over 35 years' experience treating adults of all ages, I appreciate and respect each person's struggle to overcome problems interfering with leading emotionally satisfying and productive lives.

Are you trying to make changes in yourself, your work, your education, or your relationships? Maybe the problem is clear but the solution feels out of reach. Or maybe it’s not quite clear what is out of kilter, but you or they sense change is necessary. Even if there is no owner's manual for change, my life experience as a parent/grandparent, and my varied professional background in mental health, public policy, and academia have convinced me that change can be an enriching part of life. Psychotherapy is a place to explore change openly.

Adolescents and young people are creating a bridge for their adult future. I am passionate about guiding this process of transformation for the world’s future. I work with parents, families, children, youth, and adolescents to learn to fully live in the world and to claim a place for each individual for the whole. Gary teaches teens to meet their absolute place in the world. Together I help each adolescent move beyond stuck-ness, anxiety or uncertainty. You may be a parent struggling with your teen’s screen or gaming addiction with no solution. Left alone, it could take years - if ever – for him move to a zest for life.