Therapists in Great Barrington, MA
Michael Guthrie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Great Barrington, MA 01230
Post-graduate training included two years of family therapy including a specialty in working with couples.
Men and women who appear to benefit the most from working with me are those who arrive via their own motivation. They are clear that something is not working for them and they are open to investigating what might move them forward. Having curiosity as well as a willingness to expand their "comfort zone" contributes to a successful outcome. It is my intention to assist a client in expanding their understanding of their situation, others and themselves. Being "mindful" is more than a slogan; learning to be with things as they are or make changes adds greatly to well-being.
Post-graduate training included two years of family therapy including a specialty in working with couples.
Men and women who appear to benefit the most from working with me are those who arrive via their own motivation. They are clear that something is not working for them and they are open to investigating what might move them forward. Having curiosity as well as a willingness to expand their "comfort zone" contributes to a successful outcome. It is my intention to assist a client in expanding their understanding of their situation, others and themselves. Being "mindful" is more than a slogan; learning to be with things as they are or make changes adds greatly to well-being.
Michael Lipson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Great Barrington, MA 01230
We're only on Earth for a little while: too short a time to spend it indulging bad habits, ignoring our talents, suffering inadequate relationships. Personal Coaching has two main goals. First, it helps you to notice and release your fear, resentment, self-destructive sorrow -- the whole range of negative habits in thought, feeling and behavior. Second, it helps you to give your gifts to the world: your talents, your capacities, your joy. On every level, coaching enhances your relationships: with family, partner, co-workers and friends, with this amazing Earth, and with your own sense of yourself as fully alive.
We're only on Earth for a little while: too short a time to spend it indulging bad habits, ignoring our talents, suffering inadequate relationships. Personal Coaching has two main goals. First, it helps you to notice and release your fear, resentment, self-destructive sorrow -- the whole range of negative habits in thought, feeling and behavior. Second, it helps you to give your gifts to the world: your talents, your capacities, your joy. On every level, coaching enhances your relationships: with family, partner, co-workers and friends, with this amazing Earth, and with your own sense of yourself as fully alive.
Claire Rosenberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Great Barrington, MA 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.
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.
Katherine Hinds
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LICSW
Verified Verified
Great Barrington, MA 01230
Waitlist for new clients
I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues and have experience providing help with the following: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and Abuse, Parenting Support, Adolescent Issues, Child Behavior Concerns, Social Skills and Self-Esteem Development, Relationships, Cultural Issues, Grief and Loss, Education and Career, Stress Management, Family and Blended Family, and Life Transitions.
I provide support, insight, and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. I integrate complementary methods and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each person. With respect and understanding, I work with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples to help build strengths and attain personal growth. Treatment approaches include insight oriented therapy, psychodynamic, focused short- term intervention, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues and have experience providing help with the following: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and Abuse, Parenting Support, Adolescent Issues, Child Behavior Concerns, Social Skills and Self-Esteem Development, Relationships, Cultural Issues, Grief and Loss, Education and Career, Stress Management, Family and Blended Family, and Life Transitions.
I provide support, insight, and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. I integrate complementary methods and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each person. With respect and understanding, I work with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples to help build strengths and attain personal growth. Treatment approaches include insight oriented therapy, psychodynamic, focused short- term intervention, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Rachel R Duvall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Great Barrington, MA 01230
Does it feel like nothing truly works to ease your anxiety? Somehow, you're getting through each day. On the surface, you're person who has it all together, but in reality you're questioning everything about yourself. You're struggling with self-doubt, people-pleasing and you put everyone else before yourself. You’re ready to drop the struggle of needing to do everything "right." You’re ready to stop needing to always be the one to handle the messes and instead be the one who gets the support. Most of all, you’re ready to finally feel okay with saying you need help.
Does it feel like nothing truly works to ease your anxiety? Somehow, you're getting through each day. On the surface, you're person who has it all together, but in reality you're questioning everything about yourself. You're struggling with self-doubt, people-pleasing and you put everyone else before yourself. You’re ready to drop the struggle of needing to do everything "right." You’re ready to stop needing to always be the one to handle the messes and instead be the one who gets the support. Most of all, you’re ready to finally feel okay with saying you need help.
Deanna Mangieri
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Great Barrington, MA 01230 (Online Only)
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.
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.
Arin Willey, LMHC, R-DMT
MA, LMHC, R-DMT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Great Barrington, MA 01230
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.
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.
Lisa Lutton
MPC, RSMT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Great Barrington, MA 01230 (Online Only)
Do you feel unsatisfied by life? Wish you felt a sense of meaning and purpose? Do you struggle with a merciless self-critic? Perhaps you're feeling anxious or depressed. These are all painful experiences that can leave you feeling hopeless, helpless, and alone. You may have developed self-destructive ways of coping, relying on an addiction or an eating disorder to get by. There is hope, and there is help. The counseling and therapy I offer can be an effective approach to addressing the root causes of your pain, so you can find relief and deep healing.
Do you feel unsatisfied by life? Wish you felt a sense of meaning and purpose? Do you struggle with a merciless self-critic? Perhaps you're feeling anxious or depressed. These are all painful experiences that can leave you feeling hopeless, helpless, and alone. You may have developed self-destructive ways of coping, relying on an addiction or an eating disorder to get by. There is hope, and there is help. The counseling and therapy I offer can be an effective approach to addressing the root causes of your pain, so you can find relief and deep healing.
Jonathan R Aronoff
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Great Barrington, MA 01230
Integrating my training as a clinical psychologist and certified psychoanalyst with 3 decades of coaching & playing competitive soccer, I developed a unique style of integrating my passion for athleticism and team into my psychotherapy and coaching practice. While the quest for understanding the past is important to the process, achieving goals, identifying obstacles, considering options, and defining action steps is the essence of the work. "Trying" is understandable but "Doing" is essential! This approach has been particularly successful with adolescent and adult men.
Integrating my training as a clinical psychologist and certified psychoanalyst with 3 decades of coaching & playing competitive soccer, I developed a unique style of integrating my passion for athleticism and team into my psychotherapy and coaching practice. While the quest for understanding the past is important to the process, achieving goals, identifying obstacles, considering options, and defining action steps is the essence of the work. "Trying" is understandable but "Doing" is essential! This approach has been particularly successful with adolescent and adult men.
Laurel Hobart-Demagall
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Great Barrington, MA 01230
Dan Knauss
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Great Barrington, MA 01230
Not accepting new clients
I am licensed as a clinical psychologist with additional training in marriage and family and infant/early childhood mental health.
I provide psychotherapy focused on helping individuals better understand their struggles in an effort to create significant and meaningful change. I work collaboratively with patients to develop a treatment plan and goals for therapy that reflect the singular nature of their experience while providing a safe space to deepen their self-understanding and understanding of their relationships with others. I am primarily focused on the context for and meaning of an individual's struggles as they pursue health.
I am licensed as a clinical psychologist with additional training in marriage and family and infant/early childhood mental health.
I provide psychotherapy focused on helping individuals better understand their struggles in an effort to create significant and meaningful change. I work collaboratively with patients to develop a treatment plan and goals for therapy that reflect the singular nature of their experience while providing a safe space to deepen their self-understanding and understanding of their relationships with others. I am primarily focused on the context for and meaning of an individual's struggles as they pursue health.
B. Sandor Vogel
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Great Barrington, MA 01230
Not accepting new clients
I am a clinical psychologist licensed in New York State since 1969 and Massachusetts since 2003. Areas of specialization include couples therapy (certification as an Imago therapist), sex therapy (diplomate) individual and group therapy. Post-graduate training in psychoanalysis, cognitive/behavioral therapy and sex therapy; PTSD specialization since 9/11/01.
I am a clinical psychologist licensed in New York State since 1969 and Massachusetts since 2003. Areas of specialization include couples therapy (certification as an Imago therapist), sex therapy (diplomate) individual and group therapy. Post-graduate training in psychoanalysis, cognitive/behavioral therapy and sex therapy; PTSD specialization since 9/11/01.
Jennifer Daniels
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Great Barrington, MA 01230
Not accepting new clients
Regardless of the individuals and families particular difficulties, two things have struck me time after time in my work with them. First, is the rightness of their 'symptoms.' If I listen close enough and with enough openness to learn the language of their 'symptoms,' that which, at the onset, seems to have an its own private mind boggling logic, makes a great deal of sense. Second, was the level of determination and creativity people attempt to resolve said difficulties ... a determination and creativeness I attempt to match and respect during my time in their lives.
Regardless of the individuals and families particular difficulties, two things have struck me time after time in my work with them. First, is the rightness of their 'symptoms.' If I listen close enough and with enough openness to learn the language of their 'symptoms,' that which, at the onset, seems to have an its own private mind boggling logic, makes a great deal of sense. Second, was the level of determination and creativity people attempt to resolve said difficulties ... a determination and creativeness I attempt to match and respect during my time in their lives.
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E. M. Garrigan
Counselor, LMHC, MS, CS
Verified Verified
Lee, MA 01238
The stress of daily life can affect us in different areas; career, financial, relationship and family issues. As time passes, if we are not mindful of behaviors, things can fester increasing symptoms of anxiety, and depression. My approach is to unravel false belief systems, with either solution focused, and at the Client's choice, a psycho-dynamic, psychotherapy approach. Sometimes we need to look at the past. I believe it is acceptable to focus on present day solutions. Overwhelming feelings can be a detour to our true authentic selves. Counseling is to effectively set, and achieve, goals to be our true, unique, authentic selves.
The stress of daily life can affect us in different areas; career, financial, relationship and family issues. As time passes, if we are not mindful of behaviors, things can fester increasing symptoms of anxiety, and depression. My approach is to unravel false belief systems, with either solution focused, and at the Client's choice, a psycho-dynamic, psychotherapy approach. Sometimes we need to look at the past. I believe it is acceptable to focus on present day solutions. Overwhelming feelings can be a detour to our true authentic selves. Counseling is to effectively set, and achieve, goals to be our true, unique, authentic selves.
Berns Robert Mimnaugh
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Lee, MA 01238
Although I have worked with all age groups with varying types and degrees of problem, my current focus has been in depression, anxiety, substance abuse, the elderly, life coaching and sports psychology.
My orientation is humanistic with a strong background in dynamic psychology and ego theory. My approach is spiritual without being particularly religious, based on Christian and Eastern philosophies.
Although I have worked with all age groups with varying types and degrees of problem, my current focus has been in depression, anxiety, substance abuse, the elderly, life coaching and sports psychology.
My orientation is humanistic with a strong background in dynamic psychology and ego theory. My approach is spiritual without being particularly religious, based on Christian and Eastern philosophies.
Natalie Epstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
North Egremont, MA 01252
I work with individuals & families who yearn for deeper, more satisfying connections to themselves, each other and the earth. Self-love is an unlearning process, and by bearing witness to your gifts, spirit, and love, as well as whatever may be clouding these forces, I hope to help you come home to yourself and from a place of alignment, begin orienting your life towards what nourishes it. Capitalism leaves us with few tools beyond the punishment and blame when it comes to self-improvement. I hope to replenish your toolkit with the grace, curiosity, and connection that will actually facilitate the growth and wellbeing of your spirit
I work with individuals & families who yearn for deeper, more satisfying connections to themselves, each other and the earth. Self-love is an unlearning process, and by bearing witness to your gifts, spirit, and love, as well as whatever may be clouding these forces, I hope to help you come home to yourself and from a place of alignment, begin orienting your life towards what nourishes it. Capitalism leaves us with few tools beyond the punishment and blame when it comes to self-improvement. I hope to replenish your toolkit with the grace, curiosity, and connection that will actually facilitate the growth and wellbeing of your spirit
Manuela Mage
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PsyD
Verified Verified
Lee, MA 01238 (Online Only)
I get the anxiety and the "otherness" that you feel. Whether stemming from childhood experiences or from adolescent and adult trauma, your memories inform how you interact with the world. My multi-cultural experience and approach have taught me that there are many ways to look at the world and oneself. Your life story is unique, and together, we will explore how to bring about desired changes in your relationships. Therapy, when client centered can be a life changing experience. I invite you to discover your inner strengths and your sense of agency. I am here to accompany you in your journey.
I get the anxiety and the "otherness" that you feel. Whether stemming from childhood experiences or from adolescent and adult trauma, your memories inform how you interact with the world. My multi-cultural experience and approach have taught me that there are many ways to look at the world and oneself. Your life story is unique, and together, we will explore how to bring about desired changes in your relationships. Therapy, when client centered can be a life changing experience. I invite you to discover your inner strengths and your sense of agency. I am here to accompany you in your journey.
Grace Peterson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Alford, MA 01266 (Online Only)
I enjoy supporting clients addressing issues related to: (1) managing life transitions (e.g., entering the workforce after graduating college, or becoming a first-time parent), (2) navigating stressors in interpersonal relationships, and (3) developing strategies to decrease anxiety. I work with adolescents and adults of all ages who are interested in improving their relationships to self and others while decreasing symptoms of anxiety and depression.
I enjoy supporting clients addressing issues related to: (1) managing life transitions (e.g., entering the workforce after graduating college, or becoming a first-time parent), (2) navigating stressors in interpersonal relationships, and (3) developing strategies to decrease anxiety. I work with adolescents and adults of all ages who are interested in improving their relationships to self and others while decreasing symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Sage R Brody
Pastoral Counselor, MPC, RSMT
Verified Verified
Lee, MA 01238
Not accepting new clients
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Maggie Beauvais
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Turners Falls, MA 01376 (Online Only)
Together, we will move at your pace to address areas of difficulty that might trouble you at work, in school, in your relationships, in your family life, or elsewhere.
So much of life--its changes, its challenges, its day-to-day stressors--can feel overwhelming at times. This overwhelm can create feelings of stuckness, aloneness, or hopelessness that inhibit us from living the lives we wish to live. The wonderful news is these are not permanent conditions. I believe deeply in the healing potential of therapy to free us from emotional overwhelm, reconnect us with our inherent power and inner peace, and grow us in profoundly energizing ways.
Together, we will move at your pace to address areas of difficulty that might trouble you at work, in school, in your relationships, in your family life, or elsewhere.
So much of life--its changes, its challenges, its day-to-day stressors--can feel overwhelming at times. This overwhelm can create feelings of stuckness, aloneness, or hopelessness that inhibit us from living the lives we wish to live. The wonderful news is these are not permanent conditions. I believe deeply in the healing potential of therapy to free us from emotional overwhelm, reconnect us with our inherent power and inner peace, and grow us in profoundly energizing ways.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.