Group Insurance Commission Therapists in Hamilton, MA

I create a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental environment in which clients can feel comfortable sharing their experience of grief, sorting through confusion, overcoming challenges, improving relationships and expressing themselves fully. My practice is rooted in mindfulness. Mindfulness is a skill that can be learned by anyone, and can help us to become more aware of what we are thinking, feeling, and doing that stands in the way of accessing our most authentic and healthy self. I take a holistic approach to my work, with a belief that the mind, emotions and body are interconnected.

As your therapist I help you look at the story you have constructed about yourself and identify the beliefs and assumptions that have held you back. Together we gather insights and then develop a course of action to get your life back on track. I have a deep knowledge of how adult ADHD affects every aspect of one's life and every relationship in it. It is hard to feel competent when those around you feel they can't rely on you. Together we design strategies that employ your strengths and talents enabling you to produce the results you want.

Taking the first step towards making a change in your life is undeniably difficult. My approach will empower you to gain confidence and develop coping skills needed to help improve many aspects of the quality of your life. As a "Person-Centered" therapist, safety and security remain paramount during these unprecedented times. To mitigate the spread of COVID-19, I'm offering Telehealth Videoconferencing to ensure patients have rapid access to care they need to get and stay healthy. My specialties include Alcohol and Drug Counseling, Veterans Services, MAT, Dual Diagnosis, PTSD, Anxiety, and Depression. Free Initial Consultation.

I have been in private practice for over 22 years after a career in business management. My specialties are Addictictions, mood disorders (Depresion, BiPolar Disorder, Anxiety Disorder), OCD, ADHD, and some Personality Disorders. My clinical experience also includes treating couples and families. The office is located on Thorndike Street in downtown Beverly immediately behind City Hall. There is ample off street parking at the rear of the building. My hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Mo-Fr.

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 solution-focused, goal-oriented therapist, my treatment approach is to provide you with the support and practical feedback that will assist you in resolving not only your current problems, but with any long-standing patterns of behaviors that may be interfering with your daily life and relationships. With sensitivity and compassion, I will assist you in finding solutions to a wide range of life challenges and psychological issues. Incorporating conventional and cognitive-behavioral strategies, I draw on a variety of styles and techniques in determining what will be most helpful to you.

If you are reading this, it is your first step toward making permanent, positive life changes. Perhaps you are questioning some of your life choices; wondering how you got where you are at this point in your life; or someone you love is struggling and you want to help. Maybe past attempts have not worked out. Professional counseling can enhance almost any life situation and circumstance by first helping you to get clear on what you want or need to change, and what you are willing and able to do to make these changes. The first step is the hardest.

Growth toward a more comfortable and confident you: Services are provided so that clients may develop growth across a number of domains. Clients are asked to be active participants in our work together, in addition to any plans for their own personal development. Approaches include but are not limited to developing a repertoire of skills based around the following categories: Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, and Mindfulness/Meditation. Furthermore, Schatzel Counseling Group takes a humanistic and client centered approach which incorporates several disciplines from a varying array of fields.

Lorraine's clinical expertise includes depression, anxiety, trauma, and PTSD. She provides individual and family therapy. Lorraine is also a certified DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) clinician. As her client, you will explore and learn the skills needed in order to be mindful in all situations - to use your "wise" and not "emotional" mind. This approach will allow you to think more clearly, relax in stressful situations, stay in the moment, verbalize your needs, and address problems in a more focused and productive manner.

I have been in the mental health field for over 30 years practicing in a variety of settings. My current interests have evolved after years of working with adolescent females and adult women, followed by years of working with troubled families where I became aware of the prevalence of and impact from various kinds of trauma. Depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relational issues and living with and healing from trauma are areas of my expertise.

For more than 30 years I have worked to help people find their strengths, clarify their needs and enrich their relationships and lives. I have eleven years of graduate and post-graduate training in Marriage and Family Therapy and have led Marriage Encounter weekends for thirty years with my husband. I see therapy as a collaboration between therapist and client where I help my clients with resources for general health and wellness, self-growth and exploration. No one should have to face life's crises alone. I look forward to working with you.

**Please note: I currently do not have openings. I have over 20 years of experience helping children, adolescents, adults and families live happier, healthier, and more fulfilling lives. I have worked in a variety of therapeutic settings including community mental health, hospitals and schools specializing in treating depression, mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, life transitions, stress management, relationship issues, parenting issues, behavioral management/modification techniques, pregnancy and fertility issues.

Do you feel stressed or have a problem you want to address? How do you know which therapist is right for you? The right therapist should feel like a good fit-you trust and connect with the person and feel that he or she is empathic. You also want someone with extensive training and experience. I am a seasoned psychologist who combines contemporary thinking with the wisdom of experience. I treat individuals and couples with psychological and behavioral concerns such as anxiety, depression, phobias, stress-related illness, and coping with medical illness.

I am passionate about supporting families whether it be couples struggling with conflict, infidelity, communication, mental health concerns or parenting issues; adults who have been faced with a trauma or challenges that may be overwhelming for them; adults struggling with mental health concerns, or trauma. I believe in treating the whole person. This includes considering their mind, body, and spirit as well as exploring the family system to understand and discover who they are on many levels. I work collaboratively with individuals to empower them to build their "tool box" of skills in order to face future challenges.

Judy Garland said it best: "Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else." I help clients with depression, anxiety, self esteem, "stuck-ness" and relationship issues; and specialized concerns with sexual and gender identity, illness & loss. I see every instance in our lives as an opportunity for evolution. I believe in the search for insight, but also developing practical tools for change. I believe in the value of a good laugh, but also keeping ourselves honest. I believe in the importance of hope and integrity, but also managing expectations & resentments so that we can flourish.

We may encounter many challenges along our path. Challenges may include loss, chronic/terminal illness, trauma and mood disruption. At times, we can manage these challenges on our own. At other times, working with someone can be of benefit - perhaps even a necessity - allowing us to understand and move through the challenge; reconnect with ourselves and others and generally function better in the world. As a licensed psychotherapist and clinical social worker, I offer my knowledge, skill, curiosity and compassion in a safe, comfortable and non-judgmental environment to support you and/or family members in this process.

Individual therapist with Schatzel Counseling Group, PC. I am passionate about social-emotional growth and embracing individuality. Some of my areas of interest include Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability, Prenatal and Postpartum health and social struggles.

Individual clients welcome. In my professional journey, I've had the privilege of guiding thousands of clients from diverse backgrounds, each with their own unique stories and challenges. I help individuals cultivate a deep understanding of their emotions, fostering emotional intelligence that is crucial for personal growth. I strive to create a space where feelings are acknowledged and processed, to clear a path for success. Embracing wellbeing as a fundamental aspect of strength is at the heart of my approach. The goal is for you to become an insightful expert of your own life - past, present and future.

Is the stress of work and family life becoming difficult to manage? Do you struggle to find meaning in your life? Are you working to understand competing aspects of your identity? It is my privilege to help my clients work through their personal struggles, using a psychodynamic approach that is both relational and existential. I believe that the relationship between a therapist and client provides an empowering, life-affirming space to work through life's struggles and to bring about healing.