Therapists in Kingston, MA

Please check back in the new year for availability! ”You can't go back and change the beginning but you can start where you are and change the ending" C.S. Lewis... I believe therapy is a journey of exploration and self-discovery. I offer a warm, supportive environment that promotes positive change. I utilize a strengths-based, collaborative approach to therapy that is designed to individually meet each your unique needs. Therapy will tap into a combination of modalities, skills, and mindfulness tailored to my clients strengths, needs and goals. Looking to start a private practice? I offer consultation services on how to begin!

Accepting new/ tele-health clients!! Welcome, simply arriving on this site suggests you have moved forward on your journey to health and wellness. I have been counseling clients for over 20 years and have found that making this initial outreach is often the biggest hurdle. Many of the individuals I work with have experienced depression or anxiety and many have found that substance use, once a form of 'decompression', has in fact compounded their struggle. This does not need to be your 'new' or 'permanant normal.'

If you are struggling with anxiety or depression, unresolved grief, life transitions and stressors or are experiencing burnout in your professional or personal caretaking role, I'd like to help.

*******Accepting New Clients with Daytime Availability***** "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step". - Laozi- I have experience working with individuals and families experiencing a wide variety of circumstances. I enjoy getting to know clients, developing goals suited to their individualized needs, strengths and vision for the future. Through a client-centered approach, I work with clients to develop positive coping strategies to manage emotions, increase communication, build interpersonal skills and resolve conflict.

Welcome! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, providing individual counseling services. I have an approach that is client centered and strength-based. I offer a kind and compassionate counseling relationship with the goal of helping clients to feel supported while exploring challenges and learning strategies to help cope with current struggles.

By the time you begin looking for a therapist, you may have tried many different approaches to help yourself feel better. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or seeking a new perspective, I can offer non-judgmental support and guidance in a safe and nurturing environment. Taking the first step toward beginning therapy isn’t easy, but it’s a courageous choice that can open doors to positive change and personal fulfillment.

I received my Bachelors in Sociology with a minor in music, my first Masters in Human Relations with an emphasis in counseling, and my second Masters in Social Work. I am a licensed social worker with experience working with many different populations and age groups. I have worked in various settings including nonprofit leadership, foster care and adoption, and homelessness. I have training in trauma focused approaches and specialize in LGBTQIA+, chronic illness, and anxiety.

I am currently accepting new clients for morning times only. I believe that trust is the cornerstone to a successful therapy relationship and that effective treatment balances both acceptance and change. I allow my clients time to warm up to both me and the treatment process. My goal is to provide a safe and comfortable atmosphere for clients of all ages to address whatever challenges they may be facing and I do use humor when appropriate in session. I love meeting new clients and helping them reach their full potential.

I am not currently accepting new clients, subject to change in the future working with clients to address their beliefs about themselves and how things "should" be. Please take note: the only form of MassHealth I can accept is MBHP.

Not accepting new clients at this time. Are you ready to feel better and improve the quality of your life? My goal as a therapist is to assist individuals with issues ranging from anxiety and depression to substance abuse. I work with clients ranging from young adults through older adults.

Are you experiencing distress in your daily life and in your relationships? Are you feeling depressed, anxious, confused or disempowered? Are you frustrated by repetitive nonproductive disagreements with your partner? As a practicing therapist for twenty plus years, I have worked with individuals, couples and families struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and substance abuse issues. It is my belief that basic to all relationships, is the relationship with self. In our work we will look at relationship patterns to identify barriers to creating healthy, satisfying connections with ourselves and others in our lives, play, and work.

Have you ever enjoyed the warmth of the sun on your face? Or noticed a shift in your body after taking a deep breath of fresh autumn air? Do you find comfort or gratitude when your dog comes to share your space when you are feeling down? If so, then you are already on your way to recognizing how healing the natural environment and animals can be! I offer both a traditional office setting, and an outdoor, natural environment in my practices. Through Equine Facilitated Wellness practices we also have the opportunity to work with horses towards your therapeutic goals to help promote learning, growth, and healing.

You would never let your child or yourself undergo surgery without an x-ray, so why would you ever start medications or therapy without testing? Our practice helps thousands of Massachusetts children, teens, and adults who have tried a myriad of therapies and medications with little to no success, so far. Our mission is to provide hope again in what seems like a failing mental health care system. We also accept every major insurance payer to ensure that all people can get access to affordable quality psychological testing.

I have over 23 years experience working with teenagers and adults, I bring to sessions a solid combination of skills and empathy that support and guide my clients and their families. I follow my clients direction of what they want and need from therapy while helping develop the tools needed to deal with the challenges they are facing. Self care, mindfulness and mood management tools.

Private pay, Out of Network superbills available. At the core of most behavioral, emotional, and spiritual discomfort is pain associated with earlier trauma, loss or the anticipation of loss. Maladaptively processed life events and unresolved loss take many forms: loss of a loved one; loss of a relationship; loss of identity; loss of sense of safety; ultimately, the perception of loss of ability to be happy. Anxiety, depression, and a distorted sense of one's relationship with the world are what we see.

I have over 20 years of experience working with women, couples, and families, primarily addressing challenges at different stages of marriage and raising a family. In addition , issues women frequently face, depression, anxiety, work/life balance, and parenting are an area of special interest. My approach is systemic, viewing people in context of their family, communities, educational situations, beliefs and values that shape how their world is viewed. I support individuals and families to advocate for themselves, and, if appropriate, link people with community resources that might be helpful on their journey.

Therapy should be a safe place where an individual can feel they have control to address their concerns and receive support and therapeutic strategies to build their skills. As your therapist I will provide a non-judgmental environment for you work on whatever brings you to therapy. I have been in practice for over twenty years working with individuals, families, adolescents and children. My goal is to assist my clients with utilizing their strengths to build their ability to manage issues that may be interfering with daily functioning.

Not accepting new clients.Seeking help in the form of therapy takes courage. I view my role in therapy as embarking on a journey with my client towards greater life fulfillment, improved quality in their relationships and in their overall quality of life. I work with adults struggling with mood and anxiety issues, grief and loss, codependency, marital issues, trauma and life cycle/life adjustment issues, inner child work and family of origin issues. I work with preteens and adolescents and include parenting and family therapy in that work when needed. I enjoy working with couples and have been trained in The Developmental Model.

What often compels people to seek therapy is some form of felt loss. It could be as transparent as an unsatisfying relationship or as subtle as lowered self-esteem. It could be a sense that something is missing and an uncertainty as to what that may be. One of the most important relationships in life is the one we foster with ourselves. And frequently, it is the one most ignored. I strive to help people see and understand themselves more clearly as I believe self awareness is an indispensable bridge to healthy change.