Intellectual Disability Therapists in Holden, MA

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, licensed in Massachusetts with over ten years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and depression. I also have experience working with clients on moving through major life changes. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

I am a neuro-affirming therapist, who specializes in working with children and teens with Autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I have experience working with children and youth in clinical and educational settings including as an outpatient therapist, school-based therapist, early childhood mental health consultant, school counselor, and as a therapeutic mentor. I also work closely with parents and caregivers as they learn more about the unique ways their child interacts with their world, which can also include advising or advocating for school services if your child is currently struggling in school.

Accepting new clients for immediate virtual openings. I am a board certified behavior analyst. I work with adults looking to improve their wellbeing and change behavior to live their best lives. I also work with children and adults diagnosed with Autism Spectrum disorder and their families to promote positive behavior change in the home and community. My goal is to offer effective therapy that is person centered and focuses on all of the goals that the individual hopes to accomplish.

I am a clinical therapist licensed in Massachusetts for 26 years as a clinical psychotherapist. I provide telehealth and in person therapy. I work with clients with a wide range of concerns including Trauma, Anxiety. Addiction, developmental disability, Autism, Depression, PTSD, ADHD, anger management, Parenting skills, OCD, Brain Injury, Children and Adolescents Therapy, Behavioral Management, Substance abuse, Dysmorphia and couple's therapy. I have also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.

I enjoy working with youth and young adults (ages 15-22) who are trying to make good choices and move forward in life but encounter barriers such as mental health difficulties or extenuating circumstances that can interfere with progress. Goals for the clients I’d like to serve could look like attending school regularly, graduating high school, applying to college, learning a vocation, entering the workforce, living independently, or having healthy relationships. Clients may be seeking mental health services to help them navigate and adjust to life changes in productive ways that promote personal growth.

I am currently accepting new clients for daytime virtual openings. I am a licensed and board-certified behavior analyst with 15 years of experience working with autism. I use evidence-based practices to help with behavior change. We will work together to determine why certain behaviors occur, identify goals, and develop a behavior support plan that works for you. All treatment is individualized based on your unique situation. I am available for direct support and parent coaching. If you or your child have a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, or behavior goals that you need support with, please reach out.

Karah specializes in helping children and adults experiencing posttraumatic stress and related issues, such as anxiety and depression. She understands that trauma symptoms can present in unexpected ways, often originating from experiences such as bullying, discrimination, violence, recurrent trauma, and grief. Her clinical interests include traumas intersection with substance use and eating disorders, spiritual and religious trauma, early intervention, neurodiversity, and the unique experiences of first responders, immigrants, and individuals with disabilities.

Are there times you think your child is capable of better performance in school? Do you feel your child's academic performance is slipping and are you looking for a way to identify educational problems and address them? Neuropsychological and psycho-educational testing may be the answer. I provide comprehensive neuropsychological testing services to preschoolers through young adults. My test battery and report help uncover the underlying causes of academic underachievement such as ADHD, motor skills disorders, communication disorders, mood disorders, disruptive behavior disorders, pervasive developmental disorders, congenital learning disabilities (LD), inadequate education or a combination of these factors.

I work with students of all ages and their families, from preschool to college, who are looking for either special education in grade school or accommodations for higher education. I provide consultation, advocacy, and psychoeducational evaluation services designed to meet the needs of my clients and properly represent their concerns for all involved parties. If you are a parent who is concerned that your child may have a learning disability, that your child's needs are not being met by their school, or a college student concerned about being able to keep up with your college's curriculum, I can help!

I am a licensed psychologist who specializes in autism diagnostic evaluations and neurodevelopmental assessments of toddlers and preschool children. I also conduct neuropsychological assessment for school age children for a wide range of concerns including ADHD, learning disorders, communication disorders, and social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties. I also attend school IEP meetings, conduct classroom observations, provide parent consultation, and follow children over time as needed.

I specialize in working with children and adolescents and understanding their emotional needs. I believe that building a safe and trustworthy environment is essential for all therapeutic relationships. I also believe in the value of family systems and support as they are important in a persons life and essential for progress. I use a variety of treatment modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Play therapy to mention a few and also believe in letting the person receiving treatment direct their treatment.

As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker I focus on helping individuals and couples deal with life's difficult circumstances using a variety of psycho-therapeutic styles to help people manage anxiety and depression and to improve communication, intimacy and purpose in their daily lives. Mindfulness and cognition are helpful tools in my work. As an ordained Christian therapist I utilize a spiritual perspective with those seeking such. I enjoy helping people find new life out of difficult circumstances and unhappy histories.The initial consultation includes choosing between regular psychotherapy or spiritual direction - My blog: Living Each Day with Christ.

My primary focus is building a genuine connection and individualizing my approach to each person’s specific needs. I have always believed that it is important to celebrate small and big wins in life. I work hard to meet clients where they are at and together, work to develop goals for best outcomes. I utilize many forms of therapy, including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing all from a trauma informed lens. I enjoy working with all ages, especially those who identify as neurodivergent, those with disabilities, anxiety, depression and trauma.

Our group practice, Prosper Health, focuses exclusively on autistic adults. I have unique experience with autism, being someone who has studied the subject at Boston University (Doctorate in Education and Master's in Social Work), having experience working with such clients for 12 years, and having raised a son with autism (many years as a single parent).

With more than 20 yrs. professional experience as a licensed psychotherapist, I have a genuine passion to help others & am totally committed to each client I serve. I have the willingness & capacity to listen closely to what is & isn't spoken with great empathy & compassion, while recognizing & appreciating the therapeutic pacing & timing of each individuals' process. I meet each client exactly where they are in their emotional, psychological & spiritual development & assist them in navigating through their own life challenges without judgement or criticism. I utilize therapeutic model(s) appropriate & effective that facilitate self awareness, understanding , & healing while inspiring hope.

Life can come with a lot of curveballs some that we can handle others can be more difficult. Life can start to become a rollercoaster that never ends. Having that one person you can speak to about life without judgement can help alleviate some of those curveballs. As a pre-licensed professional my purpose is to meet others where they are and help them discover themselves without feeling restricted. While helping them heal from their past. I am trained in numerous forms of therapy, including motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and person-centered therapy.

If you are feeling bad about yourself, your friends have noticed you are not always kind to yourself, or your self-consciousness is interfering with your life in a negative way then I can help. Negative self-talk, imposter syndrome, low self-esteem, and lack of self-confidence can interfere with how we show up in the world and ultimately hold us back from where we want to be. I enjoy working with teens and adults who are struggling to navigate these challenges, whether it's due to identity, body image, anxiety, grief or something else.