Therapists in Dudley, MA

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.

I am a senior, experienced and ethical psychotherapist who works with adults, couples and families within the context of individual, group and couples therapy. My work with you is strength-based and solution-focused and will help you with coping and self-help strategies, communication and conflict resolution skills, resolve emotional conflicts, and increase satisfaction with your life and functioning. I treat all mood illnesses and adjustment disorders, such as life stages, transitions, and negative stressors. I'm experienced with extensive and diverse populations and cultures, and have knowledge with illness and disabilities.

**CURRENT WAITLIST INTO SUMMER 2024** Are you ready to start making changes to improve your life? Is it time to develop your strengths to increase positivity? Would you like to learn ways to cope effectively with life's challenges? Have you decided that you no longer like the way you feel? Do you want to improve your mood and motivation? Are you looking for positive ways to improve relationships with your partners, kids, parents, friends, or coworkers? Do you wonder when the grief/loss will subside? Do you struggle with setting boundaries with those that you love? Do you struggle with your gender identity?

I work with children, adolescents and adults to promote learning, healing and growing. As a Client of mine, we focus on your strengths while we work towards managing your setbacks, pressures, and losses that life presents. I would support you to cope emotionally and rationally with these challenges. To build your resilience and power, I listen openly to who you are and who you want to become while gently pointing out reality .

There comes a time in your life when you decide that you want something different. It may be a change in behavior, your way of thinking, or how to approach situations or others. I am here to be your impetus for change. Every human being has the power for greatness if they choose to embrace it. My goal is to help you evoke a lighter heart, perhaps fix what's broken, tackle what weighs you down, gain a different perspective, and unlock the greatest version of yourself.

We have several years of experience working with the adult population dealing with: Family and couples counseling, dual diagnosis, trauma, psychosis, personality disorders, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+, and substance use disorder. Together we will work on different treatments such as: coping skills, problem solving, CBT, DBT and remain solution focused. Everyone is individualized, not everyone fits into the same starting point or same modality of treatment.

I am currently accepting new clients via telehealth between the hours of 8-2 M-F. I have 20+ years of experience working with children, families, and adults from all walks of life who are working on a wide variety of personal and interpersonal concerns. I borrow from a variety of therapeutic interventions to help others deal with the difficulties they are facing.

Most of the times, to build a life worth living means to face and overcome struggles, life changes, losses, challenges, to name some. Many instances like these set the tone for depression, anxieties, personality issues, stress, etc. We get stuck in the journey of life and cannot achieve our goals of having a better life because it is difficult to deal with problems, we lack coping skills, self-esteem, etc. Therapy is a way to discover how we can become "unstuck", learn new skills, discover what we need to change or accept, or just talk with somebody who is non-judgmental in a confidential setting.

I enjoy helping clients with a nonjudgmental compassionate approach and a bit of humor. I like to meet my clients where they are at and let them choose their goals for treatment. You hold the keys, I just help guide you to the doors.

Leading Light Behavioral Health, Inc. is a Black Woman Owned diverse private practice with BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and other clinicians. We currently offer hybrid (Telehealth and in person) services. LLBH clinicians utilize an array of evidenced-based approaches. We demonstrate a commitment to our core values of Maintaining our integrity at all times, treating everyone with respect and kindness, modeling accountability and honesty, being willing to consistently improve ourselves as we commitment to our clients. LLBH is Trusted and recognized by legal professionals. We prioritize understanding and respecting each individual's unique journey.

I currently work with only adults and couples. I work with clients who need to work on symptoms such as anxiety, depression, agoraphobia, academic problems, anger management, bereavement and grief issues, communication problems with family members and partners, self-esteem, separation and divorce, sleep disturbance, work stress, and much more. I use Cognitive behavioral therapy, systems approach, relaxation, and guided imagery. I also provide assertiveness training. I also use Clinical Hypnosis for weight loss, smoke cessation, nail biting, and other behavioral changes. I also do Christian counseling with focus on spirituality.

I am a clinical therapist licensed in Massachusetts for 29 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 think it is extremely courageous to admit we need help. I believe one of the most important criteria for successful treatment is to have a trusting, open, "therapeutic rapport" with a client. Without trust and a good connection, the therapeutic process cannot begin. With that in mind, I believe the first step is creating an environment safe from judgement and rich in support. My focus is to enable clients to acquire insight, skills, and motivation for emotional, cognitive, and behavioral transitions.I specialize in older adolescent and adult individual therapy as well as family and couples counseling.

Children and adolescents often develop challenging behaviors as a way of expressing their inner thoughts and feelings that they don't have the words to explain. I help give youth a voice through creating a trusting environment where they feel safe to explore emotions, share thoughts, and develop solutions. I use unique interventions tailored to your child's strengths in order to foster a space where they feel supported and motivated to change.

Starting is often the hardest part. We all want to have someone listen to us; someone to understand where we have been, where we want to go & help us find a way to get there. No judgement here, just honest conversation to help you help yourself. Sometimes life takes alternate paths & we could all use a little GPS from time to time. I'm a firm believer that people need people and that we are all in this life together. Let's explore ways to get you to, or back to, the version of yourself that you want to be. Something or someone has driven you to Psychology Today. You don't have to continue feeling this way.

I counsel both individuals and couples coping with stress, anxiety and a history of trauma. LGBTQ community welcome. Stress can trigger anger and irritability or perhaps generally feeling lost, empty, isolated or disconnected. My goal for my clients is to begin by feeling less isolated and then generally more able to navigate life’s inevitable ups and downs. We will work together to improve your communication, strengthen (and heal where necessary) interpersonal relationships and devise some coping skills that will be useful moving forward. Contemplating change takes courage but all things are possible.

It takes courage and self awareness to seek support for your stress, and I'm continually honored by the individuals I serve in my practice for their willingness to open up to me. I strive to create a welcoming, non-judgmental environment that can enhance the process of therapeutic change. All people find themselves "stuck" at times, and through empathy and validation I work to create a path towards hope and healing for my clients.