Therapists in Shirley, MA

I received my Masters of Social Work from the Graduate School of Social Work at the University of Denver with a clinical specialization in families, high-risk youth, and trauma. I have over 15 years of experience as a social worker, with experience in the areas of research, child welfare, juvenile justice, domestic and international school systems, and private practice therapy and assessment. I am passionate about mental health and aspire to create a climate of empathy, creativity, and understanding with families. I am a skilled clinician who strives to build resilience and adaptability.

Over the last thirty years as a Clinical Psychologist, I have learned how children, adults, couples, and families break free of disheartening relational patterns and rewrite oppressive stories. I have learned how to attend to what matters most: feeling safe, opening to love, and creating a life guided by compassion. I truly love my work, and that may be because I am still learning every day how to ask questions that spark wonder and creativity, how to listen for the depth behind words, knowing when to be patient, when to challenge.

Hello Everyone! Thank you for checking out my page. I have had many years of working with different populations, and have enjoyed learning new people, cultures, and different types of people. I always try to meet the person where they are at, and try to give them the most support and treatment as I can working collaboratively together.

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 believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is essential to making progress in therapy. I strive to create a supportive and non-judgmental space for us to begin our work together. I am an active therapist and will work collaboratively with you to make therapy goals, learn and practice new coping skills, and solve problems. I am particularly passionate about working with pregnant and postpartum caregivers and caregivers of children with developmental challenges. Other areas of interest and expertise are: anxiety, depression, adoption, relationship stress, trauma, and parenting.

We're all on a journey and sometimes we hit bumps in the road. My goal is to help clients become stronger and more effective when encountering problems while striving to attain their goals. I offer a calm non-judgmental environment so we can lay the cards on the table and figure out the best strategies to problem solve and address needs using strengths and interests. Each individual's treatment will differ.

During the Corona Virus I am offering phone and video sessions.I am accepting new clients at this time age 18 and over. I will help you get to the crux of your issues. A superb listener, I see each and every one of you in your entirety. Something is out-of-balance, broken and painful which is why you are coming in to see me. I offer Emotionally Focused Therapy for adults and couples, and imbue therapy with meditation, mindfulness and the Constellation Approach, I help you begin to develop a new relationship with yourself. One that will bring peace and a sense of purpose to your life.

*******NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS.****** The Counseling Center at MOC is a licensed behavioral health clinic located in Fitchburg, MA that serves the North Central MA region. We believe that treating the whole person is the most effective way to produce lasting change. We provide a comprehensive selection of professional services all in one location.

I believe treatment begins when you bring about a new sense of awareness, and start to recognize the desire to change through acceptance of who you are, and who you want to be

I'm a Board Certified Psychologist who brings 35 years of experience in Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies to adults in Metro West. My practice uses principles and techniques supported by research in cognitive and behavioral psychology and have my diplomate from the American Board of Professional Psychology. I frequently use compassionate therapies including Mindfulness techniques for managing attention, depression, anxiety as well as other problems. My practice is clinically tailored to each person in a warm empathic manner and I recognize that being a good listener allows me to better help my patients.

It takes great courage to engage in psychotherapy. I appreciate how intimidating the process of finding and meeting a new therapist can be. I will work with you to establish safety and trust in this therapeutic relationship so that you can learn more about the concerns that trouble you and how to care for them. We will work together to understand the impact of relationships and life events on you. This understanding may then allow you to speak for these experiences in a way that leaves you feeling calmer and more empowered.

Welcome! I am a licensed psychologist specializing in providing treatment to tweens, adolescents, and young adults facing a variety of mental health concerns. I am committed to understanding and addressing the unique challenges that young people (especially girls and women) encounter today. I strive to foster a safe, non-judgmental, and nurturing environment for clients to explore their emotions, better understand and express themselves, and develop the resilience and coping skills required to effectively manage the challenges they encounter. Please note that I am currently not accepting new therapy clients under the age of 12.

I offer comprehensive, private pay neuropsychological evaluations to help you better understand strengths, the nature of any challenges, and how to best help. I provide psychological services across the lifespan, from infancy to adulthood, and specialize in neuropsychological, neurodevelopmental, and educational evaluations with expertise in the evaluation of giftedness, ADHD/executive functioning, autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, speech/language delays, and medical/genetic/neurologic disorders, as well as and anxiety/mood concerns.

Clarity California provides therapy, psychological, and neuropsychological assessment for individuals aged 7-85, for; diagnostic clarification, memory/executive functioning issues, ADHD, learning disabilities, personality testing, pre-operative surgery evaluations (gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, spinal cord stimulator). We also provide evaluations for egg donor and gestational surrogate candidates.

I enjoy working with individuals from various age groups, from early childhood to young adulthood. I believe that therapy is a journey that starts with building a genuine connection between therapist and client. Therapy is a collaborative process designed to meet the unique needs of each client.

Meeting the needs of students who learn differently. We provide person and online assessments. Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE) Psychological, Neuropsychological Talented and Gifted Assessment IQ Evaluations, Achievement Testing, Social/Emotional Functioning, Learning Disabilities Testing and Autism screening. We also provide educational consults and attend team meetings for the development of the IEP.

For more than 20 years, I have enjoyed helping children, adolescents and young adults overcome their difficulties while also focusing on developing their many strengths. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) that is solution focused and clinically proven to be the most effective treatment for children and adolescents who are struggling with Anxiety, Depression, and social difficulties. I have seen an enormous increase in Anxiety and over dependence on social media, vaping, and marijuana use as coping mechanisms and have developed an expertise in treating adolescents who struggle with these issues.

My years of experience enables me to offer effective outpatient, individualized, clinical therapy. I provide supportive space to individuals, families, and couples. I specialize in treating people for anxiety, depression, recovery from trauma, grief, substance abuse, school phobia, learning disabilities and neurological and cognitive differences. As an adjunct to traditional talk therapy, I am certified in and use the following techniques to enhance treatment as needed: Clinical Hypnosis, Emotional Freedom Technique (Tapping) and ear acupressure as part of therapy sessions.

I have been in practice for over 30 years helping many people feel better through using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other coping skills. At this difficult time in our world I want you to know that I am here to help in any way I can. Telehealth or in person is available. I specialize in many areas. Trauma, Learning Disabilities, Depression, Anxiety, Eating Disorders, and interpersonal relationship issues.