Grief Therapists in Longmeadow, MA

I am a bilingual (Spanish/English) bicultural, LICSW, clinical social worker. I obtained my MSW and PhD degrees from Smith College, School for Social Work. I have worked in the mental health field for over 25 years providing individual and family therapy to adults, children, adolescents and couples. I specialize in parent-child and sibling conflict, depression, grief/loss, domestic violence, anxiety, trauma, acculturation, relocation/immigration and life transitions. I am also an Associate Professor at Westfield State University, and adjunct faculty at Columbia University, Smith College and Boston University.

Additional EVENING spots now available. Accepting United Health Care, Always Health, and Health New England insurance. When struggling with your emotional health, it is hard to be happy. There are many aspects of our lives that define our emotional connectedness to others and our own happiness. When we experience anxiety, depression, anger, and/or grief, we suffer. Our suffering touches all parts of our life, both personal and professional. Sometimes, things just aren’t right. When you feel unhealthy, due to a difficult relationship or your behaviors are hurtful to yourself or others, life can be difficult.

Life can be overwhelming with its many challenges and stressors. Maybe old patterns that were once adaptive are no longer effective. Maybe you are feeling stuck and disconnected from yourself and others. Maybe you are experiencing a difficult loss or life transition and are struggling with feelings of depression and anxiety. Maybe you just want to feel that you are the author of your own story. It is important to know that you can change the trajectory of your life at any time but you must have a willingness to do the work.

Do you often feel overwhelmed, exhausted or like your emotions are out of your control? Are your relationships, self-care, health, work and family pulling you in a millions directions when you feel like you have nothing left to give? Are you struggling to adapt to the changes that a relationship or new parenthood have brought upon you? What about that inner voice that tells you that you aren't enough, you aren't doing it right, and everyone else has something figured out that you can't quite pin down?

Life is constantly changing. Navigating these changes can be incredibly difficult. Chances are at some point most us will experience difficulties in our careers, intimate relationships, family relationships, and in relation to ourselves. Many of us, at some point, will face the impact of trauma, loss, addiction, anxiety, or depression. It is normal to feel overwhelmed, stuck, and helpless at times to deal with the mosaic of challenges life presents us. These challenges get in the way of living the life we want. If you're ready to take your life back you've come to the right place. Longmeadow-Counseling.com

Does your life look different than you thought it would? Are you grieving the loss of the life you thought you had signed up for?Do you feel stuck in your life? Is there an area of your life you wish were a little better? In addition to general life coaching, I help members of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints connect in their mixed faith relationships.

I work with client's that face challenges with depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, grief/trauma, social-relational issues, self esteem, and goal attainment. An honest and comfortable feeling with the therapist is the key to a successful outcome. My emphasis is to create an environment that provides clients to feel safe, validated, and understood.

My intention is to help people discover lasting pathways to feel better. I will bring my warmth, heart, experience and presence to our unique collaboration as we focus on how you want to feel in your life. I practice a body-centered approach to counseling. Woven through our talking together will be periods of mindfulness and tuning in as a way to deepen awareness, growth and healing. When we have the support we need--we feel more freedom to be ourselves emotionally, intellectually, physically and spiritually. As distortions release--we naturally heal, improve our relationships, and make authentic life choices that feel good.

I have a privilege of providing counseling services to individuals, couples and families for more than 25 years. As a therapist I strongly believe that each person is unique and has the ability to grow and change. Treatment is a process that has the potential not only to relieve symptoms of depression, anxiety and trauma, but also to promote emotional growth and flexibility, self-confidence and self-knowledge. As a result of your experience in therapy you will have the opportunity to understand yourself better and to implement changes that will improve the quality of your life.

I currently work with only adults and couples. I work with clients who need to work on symptoms such as anxiety, depression, agoraphobia, academic problems, anger management, bereavement and grief issues, communication problems with family members and partners, self-esteem, separation and divorce, sleep disturbance, work stress, and much more. I use Cognitive behavioral therapy, systems approach, relaxation, and guided imagery. I also provide assertiveness training. I also use Clinical Hypnosis for weight loss, smoke cessation, nail biting, and other behavioral changes. I also do Christian counseling with focus on spirituality.

Ongoing and underlying fatigue? Feeling numb and detached right now? My current caseload consists primarily of working professionals. I am a licensed mental health counselor, board certified art therapist, and have training in CBT. Counseling is a collaborative experience that empowers an individual in a confidential setting to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behavior. There is no better time than now to gain insight, develop skills, and set goals. I often support clients with ongoing anxiety, depressed mood, and significant life changes. If you are paying out of pocket I do offer receipts for insurance reimbursement.

You are feeling drained. As a professional woman, you are used to having a full plate and juggling things. I am guessing your plate is now a platter and things are falling onto the floor, including your resilience. You want help but you don't want to burden others. Also, you are not even sure exactly what kind of help you need. You just know what you are doing isn't working and you want to get back to yourself. I truly get it...and I can help. Check out my website and learn more about me. If it resonates, then schedule a consultation to ensure we are a good fit. I know that this is tiring; you do not have to do this alone.

I am currently accepting new patients. I believe that asking for help can be difficult and that coming to therapy is not always an easy thing to do. I try to always keep this in mind and to meet people where they are at. I work within a collaborative framework to help each person(s) connect to their own strengths and to use these strengths to begin building healthy change in their lives. Therapy is a way to gain better insight into your feelings, thoughts, and experiences. Please call or email for a session. Thank you.

Do you find yourself being attracted to romantic partners that leave you feeling unsupported and unloved, smothered and engulfed, or with whom you lose your identity? I have been very successful in assisting people with identifying patterns of behavior, attachment style, and communication issues that may have become ingrained and habitual. And then work to develop new ways of relating that are more effective and satisfying, and increase one's ability to be securely attached, comfortable with both intimacy and individuation in healthier relationships. Do you struggle with anxiety or depression, low self-esteem or lack of assertiveness?

Therapeutic alliance and connection are essential for couples and family therapy to be successful. My strengths lie in joining with couples and families to guide them to hope, reconnection and renewed understanding. I like to jump into the spaces between partners and family members to explore things from mutual vantage points. I'm continually amazed and humbled by people's capacity to grow when given the right support, tools and incentives for positive change in their lives.

I am so glad you made it here! Life can be so beautiful, yet so difficult to navigate. It can often feel intimidating to reach out and ask for support. I am here to provide a safe, compassionate and supportive space to guide you along your healing journey. I have 10+ years of experience helping individuals in various settings of all ages, cultures and communities. I strive to empower people by working collaboratively to increase self awareness, foster a deeper connection to self and to better understand the root of feelings, limiting beliefs and past experiences using a holistic and integrative therapeutic approach.

I believe in creating a safe, nonjudgmental space for you to explore and process what you need. Life is full of events that bring about intense and unpleasant feelings. Therapy can provide you with the skills and tools you need to continue to function despite these unpleasant feelings.

Therapy can be a great tool whether you're feeling depressed or anxious, having trouble dealing with stress or stuck in a rut. Just as each individual is unique, so is each course of therapy. I recently relocated to Longmeadow from the Boston area where I've been providing therapy since 2005. I work with individuals, children, teens, college students and families. You will find that my style is compassionate, non-judgmental and empowering.

I work with individuals and couples navigating a variety of concerns. I deeply believe in the transformative power of being truly seen and heard, to better understand how you move through your world and in relationship with loved ones.  My approach is both warm and direct; my goal is to help people hold space for the discomfort of growth, the pain of vulnerability, and the hopefulness of change.