Therapists in Gloucester, MA

I treat clients who sense a disconnect between life as they are currently experiencing it and the life they know deep inside they are meant to be living. I help my clients heal trauma and pain, overcome obstacles, and gain the clarity that can lead to a lasting sense of purpose, joy and ease. I believe that within each and every one of us lies the wisdom that can lead us to greater life fulfillment. I am honored to offer compassionate psychotherapy intended to reconnect you to your internal wisdom and enhance your capacity to trust in yourself.

I'd like to help you explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in order to cultivate a healthier version of yourself. Which includes, but is not limited to identifying emotions, triggers, and coping skills. Helping you understand what you're going through in order to make necessary change. Learning your personal patterns and behaviors to improving quality of life. (Telehealth Only)

I believe that every person deserves a therapist they feel understood and supported by. I provide a compassionate, respectful and non-judgmental approach. I offer In-Person, Video or Phone Sessions and support clients to discover and use their inner strengths and values to develop positive solutions - whether struggling with a long-time chronic issue or with an adjustment to a difficult life event or crisis. I offer both brief and longer-term therapy as appropriate. I believe that committing to work through life's challenges can often result in unimaginable joy and meaning.

What if you only knew the wonder that has truly been you all along? Welcome to the safe discovery of your true self beyond life's past and present struggles and learn to feel better having improved skills to heal and thrive.

I am a seasoned, licensed psychologist who specializes in the treatment of people experiencing life/career stress, chronic pain, substance abuse, anxiety and/or depression. I treat adults, couples and families. I was the Chief Psychologist for the Lahey Pain Management Center in Danvers, Mass for 5 years and led a free chronic pain support group at Lahey- Beverly Hospital for 7 year.s I have written 2 books (one second edition), have had an American Psychological Association certificate for treating people with mixed substance use/abuse-dependence and am on the allied health courtesy staff at BI-Lahey-Beverly Hospital.

As a result of many years working as a psychotherapist with both adult male and female clients, I discovered that behind most of my clients’ problems was intense anger and rage. I saw the devastating effects it had on their functioning in all areas of life as well as the overwhelming stress it put on them. Anger is closely associated with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, fear, sexual and many other behavioral and physical health problems. My experience and education is now directed towards helping both females and males 20 to 80 years old to regulate and manage their emotions & feelings well, esp. since post covid restrictions.

The journey of self-discovery is valuable and worthwhile, deserving of the effort required to connect with one's authentic self. Throughout our work together, we will create an environment where vulnerability is embraced, challenging conversations occur, and discomfort is a catalyst for growth and change. My approach is characterized by flexibility, adapting to your unique needs and preferences, ensuring that our collaboration is a dynamic and responsive process. Therapy with me involves taking the time to connect with your joys, struggles, history, and hopes, facilitating a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of yourself.

In meeting with folks for therapeutic conversations, I value being present, curious, and caring. I take a de-centered and non-expert stance, creating space for you to develop a sense of agency and support as you face the problems and struggles of life. My hope is to help you feel not-so-alone with problems in life and to give you a space to develop clarity about what is important to you, about what your hopes and values are, and about what steps you would like to take that support your preferred ways of living.

**Not currently accepting new clients** I am committed to strength-based and non-pathologizing psychotherapy where you can, in a safe space, understand and achieve your goals and return to wholeness. I have been in practice for sixteen years working with clients experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, recovery, and relational issues.