Therapists in Wakefield, MA

You've sought me out for counseling because you experience a significant discrepancy in your life between how you feel and how you'd like to feel. You're seeking to have positive mental health, that is, to know yourself, to be yourself, to expand your capacity to care for yourself and others and your world, to maintain humility, and to maintain hope. You're aware of the fluctuating nature of your functionality: at times you function well, and at other times you don't function as well as you'd like to. You're aware that, at times, you have experienced distress, that is, difficult life moments. You're ready to create a better life.

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.

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.

What often compels people to seek therapy is some form of felt loss. It could be as transparent as an unsatisfying relationship or as subtle as lowered self-esteem. It could be a sense that something is missing and an uncertainty as to what that may be. One of the most important relationships in life is the one we foster with ourselves. And frequently, it is the one most ignored. I strive to help people see and understand themselves more clearly as I believe self awareness is an indispensable bridge to healthy change.

I am so glad you are here! If you are experiencing anxiety or depression, substance use challenges, post-traumatic distress, sadness associated with grief, and loss, or have court-ordered therapy needs then this might be a great match for you. I have worked with clients in many settings and of many diverse backgrounds. I would love the chance to get to know you. A therapeutic experience with me is centered on YOU and together we will do hard things.

Beacon of Hope Counseling is a Somatic Informed private group practice that offers in-person and telehealth specialized mental health services for individuals throughout their lifespan. Our clinicians specialize in LGBTQ+, Trauma, Chronic Health Conditions and Pain, Substance Use Disorders, Anxiety/Depression, ADHD and issues around coming of age. We understand the connection between our bodies and our minds and believe that restoring these connections facilitates growth and change.

Everyone will eventually come upon an issue that they are struggling to process. Whether it is addiction, loss, depression, anxiety, trauma or recently being diagnosed with a serious illness, we all sometimes need the help of a professional to navigate personal challenges in life. Often we are hoping to facilitate change in our journey and are unsure on where to begin. I am a licensed independent clinical social worker and a certified alcohol and drug counselor. I specialize in helping those whose primary goal is to overcome life obstacles, recover from mental health issues, dual diagnosis and have the willingness to do so.

I provide psychotherapy services to adults, couples, adolescents and families. I seek to create a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship to foster a process of self-awareness, insight, hope, healing and transformation. My expertise includes the use of mindfulness and eclectic psychotherapy to address mental illness, substance abuse, addictions, fluctuations in mood, feelings of dissatisfaction in relationships or at work. Psychotherapy is a reciprocal relationship, which facilitates personal awareness and growth. Your growth and change will lead to an increase sense of identity, personal power, creativity and purpose.

Finding the right "fit" for therapy is one of the most important tasks for a client. Therapy that is grounded in a positive therapeutic relationship works. I strive to help build this type of relationship with clients.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS.... Welcome.....I am sure there are a ton of feelings/emotions and challenges that you are facing during the current public health issues and I am here to offer you support. I can only imagine how difficult these times must be. I can work with you as we learn techniques and interventions to manage through these very difficult times. Together we can learn how to "heal" today and "grow" for tomorrow by finding ....balance. I offer telehealth or phone therapy . I invite you to give me a call. Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you. Gh.

Telehealth offered! Life with mental illness is not easy. So many times, my clients will focus on what is going wrong with their lives, which can cause them to feel self-defeated, empty, and alone. The model of therapy I use offers my clients the skills to look at their lives differently and break out of dysfunctional cycles to achieve an individual state of peace. My toolbox consists of humor, reality, holistic, spirituality, and mindfulness. I also provide counseling services directed towards individuals with maladaptive behaviors and trauma. Now in North Andover, MA