Therapists in Weymouth, MA

For me, psychotherapy must address the needs of the person. Sometimes this can mean exploring how you got to the point you are at, and how you want to change; and sometimes you may want specific tools to address a very specific issue. Finding the right therapist is perhaps one of the most important choices you will make and also one of the most difficult. Although a therapist may have an armory of techniques to use, what I have found to be at the heart of any type of psychotherapy is whether the relationship works between you and your therapist.

My clinical environment is warm and nurturing but I like to be productive in therapy. I want you to get better. My practice is very comfortable and relaxed. We try to make everyone feel welcome. I want you to feel like you are taking a momentary break from the stress of the world and taking some deep breaths. I am currently taking nursing school classes completing my requirements for my doctorate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. My degree is in children and families. I am ready for whatever you have to bring to treatment year 27! I have seen clients from ages 4 to 91. I was Chief Human Rights officer for SSMH.

I have been working in private practice since 1985. I provide therapy for adolescents and adults. I am a provider with low vision. This does not interfere with my clinical abilities, but does prevent me from working with children and families. My services are generally short-termed, and solution-oriented. I can offer a wide variety of treatment strategies and tailor services to specific needs. My clients participate in forming treatment plans and goals. I offer feedback, constructive suggestions and techniques. Client satisfaction is important to me. I look forward to working with you.

New Directions Counseling Center provides a welcoming, comfortable, confidential atmosphere. Our team consists of 8 therapists with various specialties and many years of collective experience. We offer traditional and Christian counseling for individuals, couples, and families. Issues addressed include: depression, anxiety, stress management, elder issues, loss and grief, addiction (including substance, exercise, and computer) relapse prevention, codependency, ACOA, parenting issues, child growth and development, pregnancy loss, infertility, postpartum depression, trauma, loss of vision, men's issues, job loss and more.

Learn to recognize your strengths and use them to develop skills to help manage the challenges in your life. Relationship problems, anxiety, depression, parenting issues, and substance abuse are all problems that leave people feeling stuck and unable to move forward. With a Doctorate in Psychology and more than 20 years clinical experience, I will work in a collaborative way to help you understand the nature of the problems in your life and to set forth your goals for moving forward. You will discover your strengths, develop your skills for managing your life situation, and make the changes you seek.

Aging is hard and comes with many losses. You may be experiencing loss of physical health, cognitive functioning, a declining social network, loss of independence and isolation. All this leaves you frustrated, lonely and anxious. As a caregiver, you may be experiencing increased conflict with family and feelings of guilt or inadequacy as you attempt to divide time amongst family/work/yourself. And if you are a griever, the range of emotions are as unique to you and the relationship. You likely feel lost, empty and uncertain of how to get through the day. Your sense of self may be altered as you struggle to adapt to your loss.