Dissociative Disorders (DID) Therapists in Franklin, MA

Life brings unexpected joys and hardships and therapy can be a helpful process in negotiating life's transitions. My aim as a therapist is to partner with you to work through past and current issues and concerns. The goal of therapy is frequently to create a safe environment which fosters personal awareness, self-exploration, and optimal communication, in an effort to develop increased life balance and satisfaction.

The most important part of therapy is building a good rapport with the individual to create a safe and comfortable space. Therapy isn't always easy and neither is the decision to find a therapist; working to ensure clients are comfortable with me and helping them to identify their goals so that the treatment trajectory is predictable, but allows for space to talk about day to day events, if needed. Lastly, ensuring client and therapist personalities align is important as it only enhances the sense of safety and the capacity for positive rapport growth.

The focus of my practice is with adults, couples and teenagers. The focus of my work with clients include issues of trauma, anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. I have had many years of experience with traumatized clients as well (sexual and physical abuse). My ideal client is one who is ready to work in therapy--to discover and get to the bottom of it all. My goal is to create a safe and accepting environment where one can open up and begin to deal with inner conflicts and pain.

You want to feel better and do better in your life, and now, perhaps more than ever, you need someone – someone REALLY helpful – “in your corner” to help you turn things around. I’m willing and able to do just that. Together, we can do this: I use a range of solution-focused approaches: treatments that work (CBT, DBT, and whatever else works). We’ll figure out exactly how you’ve “gotten here,” plan a way out, and I’ll guide you along the way…as we activate your strengths and your inner resources to live a better life. I work with adults, teens, and families and I’m available immediately to give you the help you need and deserve.

Everyone reaches a point in their life where they need support and guidance. You may be experiencing relationship issues, health or identity issues, have suffered a loss, or find yourself immobilized by depression or anxiety. It would be my privilege to act as your guide in a journey toward living your life more fully. I am willing to support you in exploring the landscape of your life and finding the strength and inner resources that you need to overcome the challenges that you are currently facing.

Whether you are seeking help during a crisis and/or wanting to explore and alter unhelpful life patterns, I welcome your call/email. I have over 20 years of experience in a wide range of areas including issues related to anxiety, depression and trauma. I work with individuals and couples. Many of the people with whom I work do not take psychotropic medication - I believe in the healing potential of psychotherapy along with non-pharmaceutical adjuncts (e.g., movement, pursuit of passion, nutrition and related self-care), when appropriate. My framework is primarily psychodynamic and I aim to work at a deep level.

In a warm, compassionate & friendly manner, I hope to guide my clients to identify and alleviate life challenges and empower them to achieve their potential. Symptoms include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma & dissociation, learning and behavioral difficulty, developmental issues, relationship conflicts, social anxiety, loss/grief, life transitions, parenting stress, health/medical concerns, healthy life style, physical pain, chronic illness, peer issues, Aspergers & PDD, adoption and bariatric surgery consultation. Approaches include cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, interpersonal, supportive, and mind/body techniques (e.g., mindfulness meditation, relaxation, visualization and Qi Gong). I am trained in EFT. I am interested in the role of spirituality and religion on well-being.

o Waitlist Only! o No open availability o Telehealth only o Hello! Welcome to my page. My therapeutic work includes helping clients further their own empowerment and wellbeing through increasing sustainable skills in emotion regulation, communication, coping and self-care. These skills are applicable to those who are struggling with issues related to trauma, anxiety, depression, boundary issues, grief, substance misuse, attachment issues, self-esteem, and interpersonal relationships

The soul grows when she feels listened to, and her beauty is celebrated. Psychotherapy addresses the existential need to be safely confirmed, as a unique, special individual. Together we learn to trust the power of our psyche for self-healing. It awakens a sense of renewal, meaning, and purpose. Because we are not mechanically determined by the narrative of our personal history, hope is always present in our lives. By tapping onto our universally shared archetypal layer—the collective unconscious—we can unleash new energy that will restore balance. Our Psyche is a self-regulated system emotionally capable to adapt to life’s demands