Therapists in Massachusetts

Do you need someone to talk to who will take the time to focus on you and listen carefully to your concerns? Do you struggle with worries, persistent sadness, loneliness, low self-esteem, family stressors, relationship difficulties or life changes? I provide therapy framed by safety and respect. The work unfolds uniquely to each client depending on his/her/their needs, strengths, interests, challenges and readiness for change. I will collaborate with you, support you, and help you gain the insight, perspective and skills necessary to feel better and move forward with your life in a way that makes sense to you.

We have had the opportunity to work with diverse client populations throughout our career. We have a holistic approach to working with clients and acknowledging that you are the expert of your own experience. Our passion is working with clients to explore the root cause of their symptoms, building coping skills, and seeing them flourish.

I enjoy working with people who are struggling with substance use, whether they are just beginning to question their use and habits or they have experienced chronic relapse and feel hopeless. I believe part of that process is ensuring they are informed of options available and helping them discover their “why.” I have experience supporting people in identifying their strengths, finding coping skills, and creating measurable, attainable goals. I am skilled at navigating treatment systems/levels of care in Massachusetts. I have experience with medical detoxification protocols and can discuss options for medication-supported treatment.

Helping clients dealing with anxiety, depression, personality disorders, trauma, and life transitions; reach their optimal potentials. by helping them developed coping skills, manage distorted thoughts, helping client build trust and create meaningful relationships.

My practice's main focuses are the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, relationship concerns and phase of life changes. My passion as a clinical social worker (LICSW) and a licensed alcohol and drug counselor (LADC-I) is to create a supportive and non-judgmental environment to safely address your concerns.

Welcome! I am currently accepting new clients for morning and early afternoon sessions only. I am so glad that you have taken the first steps to well-being and better mental health. I feel that we all have the strengths needed to manage life’s challenges, but sometimes we need someone to guide us back toward those strengths. I am a licensed mental health counselor who supports individuals experiencing various challenges, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. I look forward to working with you to explore your concerns, help you manage your symptoms, build your coping skills, and work toward personal growth.

My focus is to help clients address and manage life's challenges and my therapy style is interactive, respectful, and responsive. I work with individuals to develop better coping skills, insight, and improved interpersonal communication, leading to increased emotional health and happiness. I provide a safe supportive environment in which to explore your concerns and help you use your strengths to make positive life changes. I tailor my approach to my clients' needs and have seen my clients with a wide array of challenges make tremendous growth in all areas of life.

Upon your appointment you will find a warm welcoming environment that is safe. comfortable and non-judgmental. You will receive my undivided attention as you share your thoughts, feelings and fears. Together we can identify your goals and work towards achieving them. I am a goal oriented therapist who believes you are seeking change and improvement to your current situation. The focus is to help clients develop techniques to minimize negative symptoms and work towards an enjoyable future.

If you are struggling with feeling stuck in the dark and lost in the past, then I may be able to help. Working together I can guide you to find the light within what feels like darkness. Being open to discuss and explore times of feeling lost, how we became lost and how we can find ourselves again. Utilizing your pre-existing strengths and internal listening to create growth and positive change is where the work begins. From creating this space, I believe that you can create healthy coping skills, improve communication skills/relationships, set appropriate boundaries, decrease levels of depression and anxiety and so much more.

Welcome, I encourage you to learn about my practice. My primary focus is working with you in a safe, supportive partnership. Together we will work to promote healing, skill development and creativity for a fuller, meaningful life. I provide compassionate care to help you explore positive change, overcome life's challenges and achieve fulfillment in loving relationships and work. I will thoughtfully listen to your concerns and assist you in problem solving, gaining insight and attaining a capacity for contentment, joy and connectedness.

My ideal client is someone who is ready for therapy and is committed to their own growth and well-being. This person is open to expressing themselves in therapy. This person may be experiencing challenges such as anxiety and depression, low self-esteem, and trauma. The goals for therapy may be developing coping skills, healing past trauma, and increasing confidence. Needs may include empathy and validation and a need for a safe environment. I am also interested in working with people with a dual diagnosis. I can help people create treatment goals, combine different therapies, and provide community resources to support recovery.

I believe that any person can make improvements in their life with nonjudgemental acceptance and guidance to increase coping skills, self-worth and a better understanding of themselves and what they are capable of.

I pride myself on taking a collaborative, humanistic approach with all of my clients. I use a relational and developmental lens to meet individuals where they are at. I specialize in working with young adults and older adolescents to support the exploration of life transitions, relationships and relationship patterns, and identity development.

I have had the privilege of serving people of all ages and of various backgrounds since 2005. I particularly enjoy working with youth who are excited to learn how to manage their emotions and behaviors. I also find the joy of working with individuals who would like to untangle their thoughts, heal from their old wounds, and/or feel understood and supported. You may be diagnosed with depression, anxiety, PTSD or you may be experiencing daily life struggles. I will walk with you while you go through your journey.

***Accepting New Clients*** Are you a person experiencing depression or anxiety due to infertility, pregnancy or postpartum related issues? Are you a person who struggles to stay motivated with goals and feels stuck in life? Do you suffer from negative thoughts and feelings? I treat adults with issues ranging from depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, OCD, life transitions, or low self-esteem. I also help to support and teach coping skills to individuals, or couples, experiencing any difficulties that can arise during pre-pregnancy, while pregnant, and after childbirth.

We use 10 acres of land on a farm we revived to give hope toward the pursuit of happiness and wholeness. Growth does not happen in an office; it happens while gardening, trimming hooves, picking eggs, shearing sheep, and chopping wood. We use the land to help you stretch your eyes. Maybe your search is around coping skills or developing interior athletics or just getting active again. Whatever it may be, we will support and guide you in finding wellness. We are prepared to confidentially, professionally, and in an nontraditional manner take some steps in addressing your mental health difficulties. Come join us on this journey.

If you are dealing with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, and weight problems, call us today and let's start working together for peace of mind and life balance. We combine our clinical and coaching skills to help YOU find the right solution for YOU! We help our clients acquire more efficient coping skills/tools to let them access their inner teacher and healer to alleviate mental, and emotional suffering.

I am a go-getter with a passion for helping people live meaningful and healthy lives. As a licensed clinical social worker I provide individual and group therapy for children, adolescents and adults. I have 15+ years of experience working with kids and their families in a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, day treatment and residential programs, as well as outpatient settings. I earned my BA in psychology and social work from Westfield State University and my MSW from Simmons College School of Social Work.

Weekday daytime Telehealth appointments available soon! If you would like to see Serena, please email (link is to the left) (1) your name, (2) date of birth, (3) type of insurance and (4) what issues you'd like to address. We all get stuck, but we don’t have to stay stuck. Make the decision today to put yourself first and come to therapy to reduce your symptoms and to learn coping skills. If you’re feeling lost and don’t know where to turn, then EMAIL me and give yourself and therapy a chance.