Therapists in Shirley, MA

Everyone can benefit from better self-understanding. Sometimes our anxiety, depression, and internal conflicts can affect our relationships with others and the world in which we live. By creating a safe environment for expressing thoughts and feelings, I am able to help those who enter into a therapeutic alliance with me improve general satisfaction in interpersonal relationships and life.

With 20 years’ experience, I have learned to meet you where you are in this journey. To assist you in adapting to change, manage symptoms that hinder your progress, and to help you improve your relationship with self and others. As a professional who is also a human being, my approach is warm and empathetic, while treatment is guided by a strong sense of ethics and a wealth of background knowledge and life experience.

I have expertise in working with children and adolescents, as well as, adults. I focus my clinical work on supporting clients with addressing their needs around anxiety, depression, trauma, identity development, as well as addiction, and substance use. I have worked for years on supporting students around developing executive functioning skills. I also have extensive experience working with families addressing the interpersonal dynamics within a family system to support the family as a whole. I enjoy working with parents to do therapy and coaching for working with their children when they are presenting with challenging behavior.

Online Webcam counseling, or In-Office counseling, my approach to helping people is to clearly understand each person's way of thinking, feeling, understanding, and living - their unique personal psychology - and to tailor an effective method of helping to the individual, their strengths and their needs. Much of my life's enjoyment comes from helping people live happier, more fulfilling lives. In working with me as your counselor or life coach, you can expect someone who listens with a caring and empathic attitude - someone who will provide expert and effective feedback to help you reach your goals for a satisfying and joyful life!

Men, women, and couples who seek relief from anxiety, depression, and interpersonal conflict find me to be of assistance. People I treat tend to be highly functioning with regard to family, employment, and community. For many, however, the appearance of success is not consistent with their degree of emotional suffering. The pressures and stress of money, work, and relationships can be overwhelming at times. Since each person's suffering is unique, my approach is tailored to each individual or couple I see. My skills and energy help create an atmosphere of trust and hope so positive change can occur.

Do you want to understand yourself better, approach your problems with compassion and curiosity, and gain insight into your deepest drives and feelings? I believe that the practice of therapy will encourage you to expand your consciousness while simultaneously grounding you in the present. If depression, anxiety, substance use, family trauma, aging, or relationship obstacles are making life harder for you, I will work with you to identify areas you want to change and those you want to accept and integrate.

To establish a relationship with a therapist takes time and can be rewarding when you are able to build trust, knowing you are able to confide and share your perspective, your story. This process allows the individual the opportunity to gain clarity in a setting that is confidential and accepting. All too often emotional/physical pain can have a significant impact on our ability to remain independent, self-reliant, engaged in everyday tasks and life roles at level of independence that is rewarding to oneself and those they care for. As an Occupational Therapist with a background in behavioral health, I take a holistic approach.

I love working with and helping people to live happier lives. In my years of experience working in the counseling field, I have assisted many people who struggle to function in their daily lives either because of a new hurdle or a life-long, mental health condition. Sometimes a person may feel hopeless, stuck, or unable to identify what holds them back. Other times, the client is in a new area of life that is unfamiliar or seems too intimidating to navigate. I strive to offer a compassionate, introspective, and collaborative setting where clients can feel free to explore the barriers that keep them from living their best lives.

You can find more information about me at https://www.mcmentalhealth.com - Reaching out for help can often be the hardest step. I strive to cultivate a down to earth and collaborative environment that is based on building trust and connection. Everyone's life experiences are unique and my role is to empower and support you in your process towards achieving your goals.

I provide life, relationship, and executive coaching for individuals and teams seeking permanent personal and professional growth. My approach through Positive Intelligence is scientifically proven to help you be at least 31% more effective, live 10x longer, be 3x more creative, and sell 37% more. Bespoke coaching based on initial individual assessments help you unlock true and sustained happiness in all aspects of your life in a way that is designed just for you, your team, or your relationship. You deserve to stop trying everything and reach out today for transformative coaching that gets to the root, so you can thrive.

Are you looking for a better life balance? I have worked with people who are going through life transitions, having experiences with anxiety and depression and ultimately looking to improve their life quality. Clients come to me to help talk through aspects of their life that they want to “clean up”.

Currently not accepting new clients for the next 3 to 4 months. Do you feel like something is off or missing from your life? Do you feel overwhelmed? Do you feel stuck? Have you been feeling tired, frustrated, anxious, worried, and/or sad? If you are searching on here you are seeking help and in the right place. If you are looking for a therapist you are most likely seeking change and relief. Life is short and you should enjoy it but stress can interfere with this, so let me help you. I can help.

With over 20 years of experience in the field of helping others, I have learned that making a genuine connection with people is the best way in which to begin the work of therapy. One of the most important skills I have to offer is to carefully and compassionately listen to what you have to say. We then go from there; when you are ready, we begin to look at how to change.

I enjoy helping adults of all ages move through issues to gain greater satisfaction in relationships, including the most important- with oneself. If our relationships are not supportive, it may feel we are missing out on the sweetness of life. I often use a cognitive behavioral approach, which is a way we gain greater control over what happens to us, and access greater choice in how we respond to events. It can help us strengthen communication skills, deepen intimacy and heal codependency. We can grow beyond lifelong issues; and replace feeling overwhelmed with feeling peace, learning to celebrate every step we take on our journey.

I am a Massachusetts-Licensed Mental Health Counselor and I love my job. I began this journey in NYC, receiving my undergraduate degree in Psychology from Queens College. After moving to New Hampshire, I pursued my MEd from UNH and a second Masters’ (MS) in Addiction Counseling. I rounded off my studying with my CAGS from Rivier University in Nashua, NH. This allowed me to work in the education, and/or clinical fields, with the dual-diagnosed population, as well as teach Psychology at NCC.

Are you struggling with fear? Can't remember the last time you were happy? Habor feelings of worthlessness, shame, or guilt? Are you ready to transform your life?

Do things feel like they have been going in the wrong direction for a while? Maybe you’ve been butting heads with people at work, or are struggling to perform as well as you used to. Maybe your marriage or romantic relationship is on the rocks and nothing is working to get things good again. Is your stress level so high that you find yourself flying off the handle more than you’d like? Are you lying awake at night, or just feeling like nothing is enjoyable at all anymore? Reaching out for support is a smart and brave move, and I’m ready and available to work with you on new approaches to problems that seem unsolvable.

Se Habla Español: My name is Silvia and I am a licensed couselor. I have worked in the mental health field for over twenty years and offer my services to adults, families and children. My sessions are informed by both my extensive experience as well as different schools of thought. Visits are available in English and Spanish and We are presently accepting new clients over telehealth. We are currently accepting the following insurances: Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), Cigna, Evernorth and Aetna. Call my main office to prepare for a visit with me.