Female Therapists in Ware, MA
Laura Fasano
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Ware, MA 01082
Not accepting new clients
Want to make changes in your life? Would you like to feel more like yourself? For over 25 years, I've witnessed individuals unburden past beliefs at the deepest level, and overcome depression, anxiety, self-medicating, or repeating toxic relationships. Whatever challenges are currently bringing you to therapy, my main goal is to provide a safe, compassionate, and empathic therapeutic relationship where individuals can realize their full potential. Our work together will help you understand your own healing process. Beginning right where you are is the only way to change.. Wholeness is absolutely within you.
Want to make changes in your life? Would you like to feel more like yourself? For over 25 years, I've witnessed individuals unburden past beliefs at the deepest level, and overcome depression, anxiety, self-medicating, or repeating toxic relationships. Whatever challenges are currently bringing you to therapy, my main goal is to provide a safe, compassionate, and empathic therapeutic relationship where individuals can realize their full potential. Our work together will help you understand your own healing process. Beginning right where you are is the only way to change.. Wholeness is absolutely within you.
Joy Cook
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Ware, MA 01082
Not accepting new clients
I am a skilled clinician with nearly two decades of experience working with children, teens and adults. At the center of my work, is a focus on nurturing self-awareness, self-compassion and self-regulation, which I believe are gifts we all possess, regardless of age. I place a strong emphasis on meeting you where you’re at, letting therapy be a process that is on your terms. I invite you to engage in open communication by using curious inquiry and reflective listening. In doing so I offer you, and your loved ones if they’re involved, the time and space to safely explore beliefs and learned behavior that may no longer serve you.
I am a skilled clinician with nearly two decades of experience working with children, teens and adults. At the center of my work, is a focus on nurturing self-awareness, self-compassion and self-regulation, which I believe are gifts we all possess, regardless of age. I place a strong emphasis on meeting you where you’re at, letting therapy be a process that is on your terms. I invite you to engage in open communication by using curious inquiry and reflective listening. In doing so I offer you, and your loved ones if they’re involved, the time and space to safely explore beliefs and learned behavior that may no longer serve you.
Lynne C Davis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMHC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Ware, MA 01082 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Psychotherapy is a doorway into new insights & perspectives that can be life changing. We learn how to get beyond our reactions, often shaped by our painful life experiences & create new ways of being in our lives. Therapy can help us see more possibilities & break free from the stuck & painful dilemmas that weigh us down. My practice is informed by spiritual and clinical perspectives. We all want to feel more love, more belonging & more wholeness. We do that by using what comes our way to grow wiser & experience more peace & balance. I work to help people release fear while developing more trust in their own unshakable center.
Psychotherapy is a doorway into new insights & perspectives that can be life changing. We learn how to get beyond our reactions, often shaped by our painful life experiences & create new ways of being in our lives. Therapy can help us see more possibilities & break free from the stuck & painful dilemmas that weigh us down. My practice is informed by spiritual and clinical perspectives. We all want to feel more love, more belonging & more wholeness. We do that by using what comes our way to grow wiser & experience more peace & balance. I work to help people release fear while developing more trust in their own unshakable center.
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Konnie Fox
Counselor, MA, LMHC, BCC
Verified Verified
Belchertown, MA 01007 (Online Only)
As a life coach and therapist our work together is about having focused, intentional conversations. The intention is an agreement between us to create a specific journey together to reach your goal. The goal can be anything you wish to move toward in your life. It could be about getting more of what you want in your relationships from partnering to parenting, goals for work or school etc., or more peace, confidence, purpose and direction for your life’s path.
As a life coach and therapist our work together is about having focused, intentional conversations. The intention is an agreement between us to create a specific journey together to reach your goal. The goal can be anything you wish to move toward in your life. It could be about getting more of what you want in your relationships from partnering to parenting, goals for work or school etc., or more peace, confidence, purpose and direction for your life’s path.
Jolene Phillips
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Belchertown, MA 01007
Searching for a therapist can be one of the most difficult parts of coping, healing, and self-empowerment, because it's the first thing you must do. You must force yourself out of your comfort zone and out of whatever routine you've had before, to take the initiative and embark on a new path. When we're at our best, stepping out of our comfort zones can be daunting; when we're feeling vulnerable, it can seem nearly impossible. No matter what prompted you to take this first step, I'd like to be there for your second.
Searching for a therapist can be one of the most difficult parts of coping, healing, and self-empowerment, because it's the first thing you must do. You must force yourself out of your comfort zone and out of whatever routine you've had before, to take the initiative and embark on a new path. When we're at our best, stepping out of our comfort zones can be daunting; when we're feeling vulnerable, it can seem nearly impossible. No matter what prompted you to take this first step, I'd like to be there for your second.
Traccie Hillion
Counselor, MA, CAGS, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Belchertown, MA 01007
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and have over thirty years of clinical experience working in various settings. I am genuinely interested in learning about what is important to my clients and starting where they are at. I have a long history of working in both the individual and family services industry and am skilled in working with all ages. I have specialized trainings in trauma therapies, including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), TF-CBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy), and in grief & bereavement.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and have over thirty years of clinical experience working in various settings. I am genuinely interested in learning about what is important to my clients and starting where they are at. I have a long history of working in both the individual and family services industry and am skilled in working with all ages. I have specialized trainings in trauma therapies, including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), TF-CBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy), and in grief & bereavement.
Dawn Jancaitis
Counselor, LMHC, LPN
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Palmer, MA 01069
We are all on our own life path. The path isn’t always straight forward. Life doesn’t always go according to plan, sometimes we need a little focus or footing. Life can be difficult to navigate, but together we will work to identify solutions to your detours, hurtles and obstacles so you can regain your footing and get you back on your life’s path.
We are all on our own life path. The path isn’t always straight forward. Life doesn’t always go according to plan, sometimes we need a little focus or footing. Life can be difficult to navigate, but together we will work to identify solutions to your detours, hurtles and obstacles so you can regain your footing and get you back on your life’s path.
Jessica Burgess Wise
Counselor, LMHC, LADC
Verified Verified
Belchertown, MA 01007
Finding a good therapist who fits your style and needs is difficult. Therapy is a process built on a good client/therapist connection. I have an easy going, calm approach to therapy that meets the client wherever they are at. Therapy with me is a combination of talking and listening. We take turns. Sometimes I have openings, sometimes not. Leave a message. If you don't hear from me within a few days, I likely am not taking new clients at this time. I love being a therapist, while trying to balance work and other parts of my life.
Finding a good therapist who fits your style and needs is difficult. Therapy is a process built on a good client/therapist connection. I have an easy going, calm approach to therapy that meets the client wherever they are at. Therapy with me is a combination of talking and listening. We take turns. Sometimes I have openings, sometimes not. Leave a message. If you don't hear from me within a few days, I likely am not taking new clients at this time. I love being a therapist, while trying to balance work and other parts of my life.
Dr. Andreya Wilde Phd
PhD
Verified Verified
Belchertown, MA 01007
WHAT GOOD IS A THERAPY IF YOU CAN'T COMPLETELY TRUST YOUR THERAPIST? CONFIDENTIALITY MUST BE "CARVED IN STONE". There is an illusion of privacy that truly doesn't exist when using insurance for your therapy. Personal details and a "Clinical Diagnosis" labeling you with a MENTAL ILLNESS is entered into permanent files, and can be accessed far more easily than you realize. FOR YOU TO FEEL SAFE & AUTHENTIC IN YOUR THERAPY, I DO NOT TAKE INSURANCE, OR KEEP CLINICAL NOTES & HAVE NO "PAPER TRAIL". What I Do Have is a Deep Devoted Love for this Work, and Great Respect for your Very Personal Choices on Your Life's Journey.
WHAT GOOD IS A THERAPY IF YOU CAN'T COMPLETELY TRUST YOUR THERAPIST? CONFIDENTIALITY MUST BE "CARVED IN STONE". There is an illusion of privacy that truly doesn't exist when using insurance for your therapy. Personal details and a "Clinical Diagnosis" labeling you with a MENTAL ILLNESS is entered into permanent files, and can be accessed far more easily than you realize. FOR YOU TO FEEL SAFE & AUTHENTIC IN YOUR THERAPY, I DO NOT TAKE INSURANCE, OR KEEP CLINICAL NOTES & HAVE NO "PAPER TRAIL". What I Do Have is a Deep Devoted Love for this Work, and Great Respect for your Very Personal Choices on Your Life's Journey.
Marie Foley
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Belchertown, MA 01007 (Online Only)
My practice empowers clients who are seeking to live a rich life - one which involves mountain-top moments that imprint in our memories and shape our character as well as the inevitable loss, disappointment, monotony, and struggle. I employ a strength-based and integrative approach to help my clients find joy in the struggle, seek peace with intention, reignite passion, and choose hope. I work with adult clients of all ages including college and graduate students, work/life balancers, career starters and changers, soon-to-be and new mothers, parents, care-providers of aging parents, LGBTQ+, empty nesters, and retirees.
My practice empowers clients who are seeking to live a rich life - one which involves mountain-top moments that imprint in our memories and shape our character as well as the inevitable loss, disappointment, monotony, and struggle. I employ a strength-based and integrative approach to help my clients find joy in the struggle, seek peace with intention, reignite passion, and choose hope. I work with adult clients of all ages including college and graduate students, work/life balancers, career starters and changers, soon-to-be and new mothers, parents, care-providers of aging parents, LGBTQ+, empty nesters, and retirees.
Lee Paddy (Female)
Counselor, EdD, LMHC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Belchertown, MA 01007
My 30+ years of experience have shown me that learning, change and healing are possible. Therapy is a process of learning about yourself, accessing your feelings and beliefs and gaining clarity. Therapy can assist you in breaking through limitations that can block growth and your capacity for intimacy. Therapy often involves healing from old wounds and trying out new ways of coping and responding to life's demands. I work with individuals, couples and families. I also have specialization in stress management, communication, recovery from addictions and other compulsions. We work together to find out what will work for you.
My 30+ years of experience have shown me that learning, change and healing are possible. Therapy is a process of learning about yourself, accessing your feelings and beliefs and gaining clarity. Therapy can assist you in breaking through limitations that can block growth and your capacity for intimacy. Therapy often involves healing from old wounds and trying out new ways of coping and responding to life's demands. I work with individuals, couples and families. I also have specialization in stress management, communication, recovery from addictions and other compulsions. We work together to find out what will work for you.
Tarn C Martin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Belchertown, MA 01007
Tarn was adopted and raised in Southern Vermont on a farm. She has always loved helping others so the decision to become a therapist came easy. She first attended Community College in Vermont before continuing on to earn a BA in Sociology from Smith College in Northampton, MA. Tarn then attended the Smith College School for Social Work where she earned a Masters in Social Work (MSW). She has since worked in a variety of positions throughout her career which have assisted her in becoming an eclectic therapist with a wealth of knowledge in several facets of social work and life.
Tarn was adopted and raised in Southern Vermont on a farm. She has always loved helping others so the decision to become a therapist came easy. She first attended Community College in Vermont before continuing on to earn a BA in Sociology from Smith College in Northampton, MA. Tarn then attended the Smith College School for Social Work where she earned a Masters in Social Work (MSW). She has since worked in a variety of positions throughout her career which have assisted her in becoming an eclectic therapist with a wealth of knowledge in several facets of social work and life.
Weise Counseling Collaborative
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Belchertown, MA 01007 (Online Only)
I have been working in the mental health field for many years and recognize that therapy is one of the most personal and difficult things someone can do. Because of this, I tailor my services and training to the unique needs of each of my clients.
I have been working in the mental health field for many years and recognize that therapy is one of the most personal and difficult things someone can do. Because of this, I tailor my services and training to the unique needs of each of my clients.
Kate Dahlstedt
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Belchertown, MA 01007
After 40 years in practice, I consider myself a midwife helping you birth your authentic self. I believe that our original sources of emotional pain continue to cause us distress through our lives. Together we can examine how life experiences have taught you to be in the world and create new possibilities for the future. I focus on the whole person, acknowledging that growth happens on many levels. Rather than diagnose, I seek to understand and guide.
After 40 years in practice, I consider myself a midwife helping you birth your authentic self. I believe that our original sources of emotional pain continue to cause us distress through our lives. Together we can examine how life experiences have taught you to be in the world and create new possibilities for the future. I focus on the whole person, acknowledging that growth happens on many levels. Rather than diagnose, I seek to understand and guide.
Carol Mackiewicz Neely
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Palmer, MA 01069
Carol's clients are creative and wise; which is every person. Her clients are ready to use their natural creativity to question the "what is" and want to implement what they desire in their life. Carol's clients want to feel confident in creating their life. When working with Carol, you will have an art transformative experience that also satisfies clinical counseling skills. You will create art during your session, while learning skills for self soothing, empowerment, and focusing on what calls to you. Carol facilitates the art making, holds the space, and verbally processes with you throughout the session.
Carol's clients are creative and wise; which is every person. Her clients are ready to use their natural creativity to question the "what is" and want to implement what they desire in their life. Carol's clients want to feel confident in creating their life. When working with Carol, you will have an art transformative experience that also satisfies clinical counseling skills. You will create art during your session, while learning skills for self soothing, empowerment, and focusing on what calls to you. Carol facilitates the art making, holds the space, and verbally processes with you throughout the session.
Pauline Quirk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Belchertown, MA 01007
Waitlist for new clients
Life does not go according to a plan or road map, as much as we would like it to. Sometimes we need a little help in regaining our focus or footing. Do you need someone to help you find your inner strength to be the best possible version of yourself? Are you ready to make a change in your life but not sure how to go about it? Maybe you need to make a change but are not quite ready. If you said yes to any of these or have other concerns, I would like to help you.
Life does not go according to a plan or road map, as much as we would like it to. Sometimes we need a little help in regaining our focus or footing. Do you need someone to help you find your inner strength to be the best possible version of yourself? Are you ready to make a change in your life but not sure how to go about it? Maybe you need to make a change but are not quite ready. If you said yes to any of these or have other concerns, I would like to help you.
Jean Lukens, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Belchertown, MA 01007
Waitlist for new clients
My favorite kinds of conversations are about feelings and perceptions. If you work with me you will be encouraged to settle and stay with those feelings and perceptions that feel true to you. Within the comfort of a safe therapeutic relationship, we will follow your inner leadings. Sometimes therapy can be deeply sobering. But in every instance, as illusions fall aside we rediscover the joy and vitality that comes with clarity. I strive to provide a warm, accepting and nurturing curiosity within which clients can feel safe to explore their leadings and concerns and thereby regain their confidence.
My favorite kinds of conversations are about feelings and perceptions. If you work with me you will be encouraged to settle and stay with those feelings and perceptions that feel true to you. Within the comfort of a safe therapeutic relationship, we will follow your inner leadings. Sometimes therapy can be deeply sobering. But in every instance, as illusions fall aside we rediscover the joy and vitality that comes with clarity. I strive to provide a warm, accepting and nurturing curiosity within which clients can feel safe to explore their leadings and concerns and thereby regain their confidence.
Victoria L North
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Belchertown, MA 01007 (Online Only)
Do you ever feel that no matter how hard you try, you just "fail" every time? Do you look at yourself in the mirror with disgust and wonder why you feel so alone? Life is hard without all the challenges that meets us along the way. I am here to walk your journey with you. You are not alone. Together we can meet life's challenges; whether it is a loss of a loved one, nightmares that come from a traumatic event, feelings of loneliness and unworthiness, anxiety, relationship problems, suicidal thoughts and self harming behaviors, brokenness, chronic pain and illness, death and dying. You do not need to journey alone.
Do you ever feel that no matter how hard you try, you just "fail" every time? Do you look at yourself in the mirror with disgust and wonder why you feel so alone? Life is hard without all the challenges that meets us along the way. I am here to walk your journey with you. You are not alone. Together we can meet life's challenges; whether it is a loss of a loved one, nightmares that come from a traumatic event, feelings of loneliness and unworthiness, anxiety, relationship problems, suicidal thoughts and self harming behaviors, brokenness, chronic pain and illness, death and dying. You do not need to journey alone.
Phuong L. Do
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
West Warren, MA 01092
Are you feeling stuck, isolated, or just overwhelmed by life? You are here, so you have already taken the first important step. I welcome the opportunity to help you make the right adjustments to improve your quality of life. With a non-judgmental approach, I will listen and guide you toward accessing your internal strengths, to help weather your life's storm. Let's work together to create a path that will lead you to greater self-awareness and a better you.
Are you feeling stuck, isolated, or just overwhelmed by life? You are here, so you have already taken the first important step. I welcome the opportunity to help you make the right adjustments to improve your quality of life. With a non-judgmental approach, I will listen and guide you toward accessing your internal strengths, to help weather your life's storm. Let's work together to create a path that will lead you to greater self-awareness and a better you.
Green Valley/Palmer Counseling
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Palmer, MA 01069
Are you feeling, afraid, depressed, anxious, overwhelmed or just feel like life is to tough. Do you feel like bad things only happen to you. Well don't feel alone, bad things happen to many people. Therapy is a chance to put things back into perspective and help get your life back on track. I base therapy on the individual needs of the client. Offering the highest level of care for clients in a safe, comfortable private setting. Client's learn to develop effective coping and problem solving skills to address life's challenges and to attain personal growth. TELEMEDICINE IS AVAILABLE TO ALL CLIENTS AT THIS TIME.
Are you feeling, afraid, depressed, anxious, overwhelmed or just feel like life is to tough. Do you feel like bad things only happen to you. Well don't feel alone, bad things happen to many people. Therapy is a chance to put things back into perspective and help get your life back on track. I base therapy on the individual needs of the client. Offering the highest level of care for clients in a safe, comfortable private setting. Client's learn to develop effective coping and problem solving skills to address life's challenges and to attain personal growth. TELEMEDICINE IS AVAILABLE TO ALL CLIENTS AT THIS TIME.
Nearby Female Therapists Searches for Ware
- Amherst
- Barre
- Belchertown
- Hampden
- Indian Orchard
- Ludlow
- Monson
- Palmer
- South Hadley
- Spencer
- Sturbridge
- Wilbraham
Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.