"Some concerns that bring people to me are their experience of loneliness, depression, and anxiety; feelings of worry, emptiness, and sadness; a search for connection and meaning in relationships and work; life transitions; perfectionism; self-doubt; relationship difficulties; divorce; searching for life direction and a sense of purpose; loss and grief; and exploration of identity. I work with people through collaborative, interactive conversation to help them gain insight, to develop strategies to approach their life challenges, and to feel known and understood. People describe me as empathic, genuine, and with a sense of humor."

"I'm a holistic compassionate therapist, honored to work with many devoted clients in a field I've enjoyed for more than 30 years. Clients include adults and seniors. Foundationally, I work based on relational and empowerment models. Within the therapeutic setting, work begins with mindful development of safe trusting client/therapist relationships. During client/therapist conversations, clients may freely express thoughts, feelings & events that interfere with ongoing positive growth & positive quality of life. Clients often learn new skills to support self-care that assists in understanding & release of discomfort. "

"I provide Educational Counseling and Psychotherapy for people who experience the world in a unique way and those who love them. I specialize in working with gifted people including the divergent thinkers, creative thinkers, highly gifted, profoundly gifted, twice exceptional and prodigies. I work with adults and children, families and schools. I consult to schools, colleges and homeschoolers to create educational plans that address the needs of asynchronous learners and address the normal, healthy psychological development of those people who are many ages at one time."

"One of the greatest issues that people face in their lifetime is how to cope with death and loss due to divorce, chronic health issues, and any major life transitions. Unfortunately, all too often people just try to move on, doing their individual best to "be strong" and keep going as they did before. Your feelings of grief and loss can be more than you can bear. I offer a supportive and nurturing environment so you can understand those feelings, allow them to be expressed in a safe manner, and help you adapt to the realities of your changed life. "

"My first priority as your therapist is to provide an environment in which you can speak freely about your concerns while I listen and reflect back to you in a non-judgemental and compassionate way. You may need new coping skills, new perspectives or a way to heal beyond old difficulties that remain unresolved. I will help you clarify what your intentions are and help you to be more compassionate with yourself during the process. One of the goals is to be more content and more at peace with yourself and in your relationships with others."

"I have had a private therapy practice in Andover and Westford, Ma. for nearly 25 years. During this time, I have worked with those struggling with a variety of concerns including relationships, parenting, identity, work and careers, depression, anxiety, trauma, school and education, gender, and cultures. Generally, the individuals, couples, and families with whom I work come to my office in some sort of pain or discomfort as they move back and forth between their real and ideal lives.The conversations we have shed light on what is happening and to try to help reduce feelings of pain and distress."

"The way psychotherapy is practiced has a lot to do with the mind set and life experience of the psychologist. I have been in private practice since 1980, and beyond the traditional training for psychologists, I also trained extensively in an approach known as Psychology of Mind, or Health Realization. This is a cognitive approach that is very down-to-earth but rooted in principles akin to those behind meditation, yoga and similar traditions that were developed to enhance optimal human functioning."

"I am an experienced, caring and active therapist committed to helping people move towards change. Creating a trusting and safe relationship is a crucial first step and I aim to develop a comfortable and positive rapport. I have a lot of skills and effective approaches and will create an individualized treatment plan to best address your issues. I work with adults and teenagers with a variety of issues. Some of my work is short-term, targeting specific symptoms such as headaches. Other clients benefit from more on-going exploration to address such problems as relationship difficulties or self-esteem issues."

"Counseling and therapy describe a relationship between two people for the sole purpose of helping one. My work centers on helping people become more effective in their lives and their multiple roles. Breakthroughs and revelations do happen, but they are far less common than most people think. The majority of therapy is, simply, hard work. Doing the work with someone you are comfortable with, whose only focus is on helping you, makes therapy a collaboration that most people find very helpful, often in unexpected ways."

"My passion is aligning with people to empower themselves, improving marital communication and finding work/life balance. Transitions in work, parenting and relationships are places where people get stuck in depression, anxiety or addictions. My focus is getting clients moving again, appreciating the process of change in a warm and caring environment. Through positive psychology we evaluate strengths and plan how to reach your goals. Together we will gain a new way of looking at issues, reducing overwhelm and clarifying your values to create your vision for the future."

"The decision to seek therapy is an important one. Engagement in counseling (or "therapy") has the potential to significantly improve your quality of life. The selection of a therapist that is right for you is of the utmost importance in order to get the most out of therapy. My style as a therapist is warm and non-judgmental. With over ten years of experience and using a variety of treatment approaches, I strive to come alongside each client to identify their strengths and explore ways to address the issues affecting his or her life."

"I bring to my practice not only rigorous academic training, but the wisdom and humility of decades of real life parenting. My therapeutic approach is integrative, blending elements of cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, relaxation and mindfulness training according to each client's needs. ... ... Most of all, my approach stresses regard and respect for each patient. Over time, this atmosphere of positive regard enables patients to drop defensive barriers and begin learning new skills for coping in adaptive and appropriate ways -- preparing patients to deal with current problems, and also with the natural ups and downs of life to come."

"I see adolescents and adults struggling with various stressors or mental health concerns. It is important to me that the clients I see feel interested in exploring their behavior and motivated to change."

"I have several decades of experience providing therapy to people from many walks of life. My overall goal is to provide you with the opportunity to feel heard, so that you can move forward with more joy and less pain. You may feel fragmented and want to heal, or out of sorts and want to sort it out. Perhaps you want to achieve a sense of wellness and well-being. It is my honor to build trust at your pace, so that we can walk together in partnership on this journey. We will work to allow your strengths, your sorrows and your joys to build toward inner wholeness with courage, self compassion and clarity. "

"I am an experienced psychotherapist skilled in Cognitive Behavior Therapy.I am a healthcare professional with 35+ years of experience with a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Lesley University. My work is client focused utilizing an eclectic set of interventions and treatment tools. I enjoy working with children of all ages as well as adults across a wide variety of issues and diagnoses."

"Unfortunately my practice is often full. I use a warm and collaborative approach, and two decades of clinical experience, I have helped hundreds of adults get relief from a variety of concerns. I am especially helpful in areas of life transitions, anxiety, trauma, and loss. I will actively engage with you to understand the challenge and craft an approach just for you. In the past few years, I have integrated neurofeedback into my practice, and integrate it with my expertise in several therapies that help resolve even longstanding difficulties. My experience has shown that healing and change truly are possible!"

"~ ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS - 4:00PM & LATER APPOINTMENTS VERY LIMITED ~ I feel extremely fortunate to have the opportunity to work with so many wonderful individuals and families, and for them to trust me with the sensitive details of their lives!  My practice is designed to provide a warm, non-judgmental environment to safely explore unhelpful thoughts, feelings & behaviors which are getting in your way, and more importantly, focusing on strengths and positive traits which are the foundation for change."

" I am a clinical social worker with over 25 years of experience treating children, adolescents and adults for a variety of behavioral health needs. I have specialized training and expertise working with individuals and families impacted by issues related to a developmental disability including autism spectrum disorder. My work integrates aspects of ABA, DBT, CBT, and mindfulness into all of my treatment interventions. I AM CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS."

"My passion in counseling is to create a relationship built on safety, trust, and hope, where people feel accepted and challenged to grow in new and meaningful ways. I consider it a privilege to be able to walk with someone through their fears, challenges, and hurts, and help them experience healing and restoration. My approach to therapy is grounded in the belief that we are all resilient and each of us has unique strengths. I work with my clients to build on these strengths, increase their insight, and develop the trust needed to achieve their goals."

"As a clinician who has practiced psychotherapy for over 25 years I have deep respect for the therapeutic process and the capacity of individuals to heal and grow. As an interactive therapist I will work with you collaboratively, fostering your emotional growth as we work toward mutually defined goals. I bring curiosity and compassion to the issues you bring to therapy and I will teach you to do the same. With a nonjudgmental attitude we will explore whatever is necessary to allow you to more deeply know yourself and to improve your overall sense of well-being."