Therapists in Framingham, MA

I know that every person carries their own burden in life and I enjoy helping people figure out how to make that load a little lighter for themselves. I believe that everyone is their own expert and I enjoy collaborating with them on how to best find helpful solutions. I take a solution-focused approach while using skills that I've learned from CBT and DBT trainings. The past 3 years have been a collective trauma for us all and I hope to share some of my own experiences, not only as a therapist but as a parent and a person, to help enrich my clients' coping skills. I enjoy learning from my clients as much as they learn from me.

You may be facing challenges in your life or are having difficulty coping with the stress of everyday life. My approach is to provide a caring, empathetic and supportive environment in which we can develop a partnership to foster change, healing, and growth. I believe your problems do not define you and are not the entirety of who you are. I recognize that our own background and experiences impact us and our ability to adapt to stress. Race, culture, age, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, sexual orientation and the community we live in can influence how we perceive things.

Chris Wagner is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Massachusetts who has been practicing since 1998. He completed his Bachelor of Arts in Sociology at Ithaca College, and his Master of Social Work at Boston University, where his focus was on clinical therapeutic work. Chris believes that providing the best treatment involves meeting a client where they are at in their treatment process and listening and communicating effectively to understand their needs and what communication style works best for them.

My goal is to create a safe and judgment-free space so you can feel welcome and open to building a solid therapeutic relationship. Together we will identify your areas of need, create a Treatment Plan, and work towards your goals based on your strengths and abilities by using evidence-based approaches.

Brenda Homefield-Rosenzweig, LICSW has a Master's in Social Work from Boston College and a Master's in Generic Special Education. She enjoys working with a wide range of clients including adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Her clinical approach is client-centered, holistic, and integrative to utilize an environmental, strength-based and problem-solving approach which includes focuses on skills, talent, and art therapy. She also has an interest in LGBT issues, especially with support and processing for families of a person who is a member of the transgender community.

Do you hate being touched by your partner? Do you feel misunderstood and now you are worried that your partner is starting to resent you? Ever since that awful event, do you feel distant or disconnected because you can’t get disturbing images out of your head? These are common reactions to awful or overwhelming experiences. The good news is that they can improve with the right support. I help young and not-so-young adults learn the skills they need to turn down the volume on overwhelming emotions and reconnect with their loved ones.

I work with young adults who are doing their best to navigate all of life’s demands and transitions. Clients may be just entering the world after high school or starting a new path after college/work/travel. Life can feel overwhelming, especially during major life transitions. I am here to help clients navigate their way to their unique and fulfilling path.

"Dr. Ducharme is a licensed clinical psychologist with approximately 35 years of experience. Throughout his career, Dr. Ducharme has been affiliated with Boston Medical Center and Boston University School of Medicine. He remains on the staff of BMC, however since the onset of Covid 19 his practice has transitioned to a virtual practice. In addition, he maintains an office in Framingham for evaluations and psychological testing.

As a licensed alcohol and drug counselor with mental health experience, I believe that talk therapy is most effective when combined with goal-setting. My clients and I work together to create a roadmap for success, providing them with direction and purpose. I prioritize creating a safe and non-judgmental environment for clients to be their authentic selves. Rooted in empathy and compassion, my approach is collaborative and dedicated to helping clients achieve their goals.

Are you caring for an aging parent? Do you or your loved one have a new diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease or other dementia? Are you feeling overwhelmed, and you don't know where to turn? You aren't sure what you need to do or how to plan for an unexpected future? We have been helping older adults and their families for over 30 years. You can either come to our office at JFS of Metrowest or I (or a member of the Allies in Aging care management team) will come to your home. Malka Young will walk you through your options during an initial free phone consultation.

Support, encouragement, and motivation to instill change, one step at a time, is something i feel committed to help with as a therapist. Helping to improve mood and overall functioning would be a goal most of us desire to achieve.

Scott Callaghan takes a client-centered approach to therapy. He enjoys building a solid rapport with each client to make them feel comfortable during sessions. Scott uses humor and authenticity to create a positive environment for the client. He works with a variety of presenting issues, including substance use and addiction, depression, anxiety, and stress management.

I am most interested in working with couples who are open to building a more compassionate internal relationship within themselves in service of creating the kind of partnership for which they yearn.

I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families from different cultural backgrounds. My style is active, interactive, and engaging. My clients come with anxiety, depression, anger, life transitions, past trauma, and relationship-related issues.

I have 35+ years of experience assisting adults of all ages with a wide variety of personal and interpersonal concerns. My counseling style is interactive and engaging, and I borrow from a variety of therapeutic perspectives. I'm broadly trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, including relaxation training, cognitive restructuring, and mindfulness approaches. I'm well practiced in treating anxiety-related and depressive concerns, and in addressing issues of family, relationships, and the complexities around life's transitions. I have decades of experience in multi-cultural and cross-cultural counseling.

Want to embody your most authentic self? I believe people find healing through community connection and creative expression. My practice focuses on empowering LGBTQIA+ teens and adults who are motivated to develop healthier connections with themselves and relationships with others by exploring our connections to community and breaking down systemic challenges that impact mental health. I work from a trauma-informed, strengths based approach, including elements of person-centered, CBT, and systems-based methods to explore mood related emotional stressors.