Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Lakeville, MA

Hi, I'm Kim Whipple. I'm a clinical therapist at Elevate Counseling and currently working towards my licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been practicing as a clinician for three years and am under professional supervision at Elevate to ensure the best care for my clients. Late afternoon/evening availability is currently full. Late morning and early afternoon appointments are available in-person or telehealth!

Currently I have a couple openings for private pay clients. Otherwise I am limiting my practice to group work for women with post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of childhood abuse (physical, sexual, emotional). I have been leading survivor groups for the past 30 years and have seen such powerful positive changes and growth that it has become my most successful form of working with PTSD recovery. If interested email me at trcgin@comcast.net. I am interviewing now for a Spring group, time and day to be determined. Group members often become lifelong friends. Willow my resident therapy dog will make you feel welcome.

My passion is working with children 10yo & under who experience anxiety, depression, PTSD , family transitions, grief, & disruptions in attachment. I utilize dance/movement, music, storytelling, play, and art therapies to help children engage in the therapeutic process and heal. Through activities, children are able to freely express emotions and learn to self-soothe using the techniques that naturally help to learn about themselves and the world around them. Parent training & family therapy are also frequently used to support caregivers in responding to children with high emotional needs. By promoting trust & security in the caregiver relationship alone, many symptoms can improve.

As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor my belief is that each client has within them the ability for positive change and healthy functioning. I consider it a privilege to hear clients' stories and strive to create a safe and collaborative environment in which we can explore strengths and challenges. I offer strength-based treatment for adults, children, and adolescents. My orientation as a counselor tends to be "eclectic". I draw ideas and techniques from counseling approaches whose utility have been supported through empirical research (e.g., EMDR, CBT, client-centered thera

Life brings about many challenges and sometimes those obstacles can bring about stress and emotional pain. I believe in meeting people where they're at and assisting them with finding the right track for themselves. Therapy is a form of teamwork that creates goals, builds strengths and provides a safe space to dig into the struggles and discover healthy ways to work through them. I provide the empathic listening that many find is lacking in their lives.

I work with adults struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction, sexuality and relationship issues and other major life adjustments. I offer a compassionate and understanding atmosphere in which clients may take control of their lives and move toward a greater sense of satisfaction. I utilize mindfulness based cognitive behavioral therapy, among others, to individually support clients in boosting the self-confidence needed to overcome life's many obstacles. I offer support for those working on life day-by-day, and help others achieve their long-term goals by creating paths to get there, and enjoying the journey along the way.

I am available for sessions with new Moms struggling with postpartum mental health concerns via telehealth during the day. I also specialize working with children, adolescents, and families. I have experience working to empathize, empower and build confidence in challenges related to self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and trauma . I have outpatient mental health skills, therapeutic mentor knowledge and enjoy working with children and adolescents. With a background in school settings, special education and supporting children with social and emotional needs, I am now niching in a private group practice. I am in person in Lakeville.

Arcana Mental Health’s mission is to provide the South Coast community with a trusted and supportive group of clinicians that deliver the quality care you deserve with a focus on meeting your mental health goals. Our team of licensed therapists treat a wide-range of mental health concerns by providing a comfortable environment and personalized approach so you can reflect, grow and heal. If you are struggling with overwhelming anxiety, painful symptoms of depression, relationship difficulties, or any other mental health concerns, we're ready to help you find peace of mind.

**Accepting new clients** Our journey on this Earth is filled with beautiful moments and experiences, and yet, it also seemingly encompasses the exact opposite. Persevering through the challenges in order to seek that beauty again is often difficult and overwhelming. My purpose is to support and guide you through it. I believe life is about balance and discovering the harmony within it. Together we can build a renewed sense of hope, increase your insight to better understand yourself and the world around you, nurture change, and ultimately get back to enjoying the journey we have in this life.

Feeling overwhelmed? Things don't make sense and you've lost perspective? Sometimes it is a big reason - such as divorce, medical issues, chronic pain, weight management, financial stress or job loss. Or sometimes we just realize that we are not where we want to be in our life and not sure how we got there or how to get back. This can result in anxiety, depressed mood and sadness. It's time to start putting the pieces together - changing bad behaviors and replacing them with healthy ones, being accountable and responsible for our own lives.

Elevate Counseling Services has 30+ employees that treat clients as young as 3 years old into retirement. We specialize in treating anxiety, mood problems, alcohol abuse, family and relationship difficulties, stress, communication difficulties, social anxiety, academic struggles, co-parenting and care giver concerns. CBT, DBT, Play Therapy, Art Therapy, REBT, Energy Psychology, Person Centered and Humanistic meaning making. Our clinicians are a diverse group of providers that offer a variety of clinical expertise to the practice.

VIDEO THERAPY FROM HOME! Meet with one of our 10 therapists securely through a video platform similar to how Facetime looks and feels. We are a team of therapists helping couples, kids, and families. Anxieties, depression, sex therapy, minor drug/alcohol-related disturbances, addictive behaviors, eating disorders, and career mapping are just a few core issues we resolve for our clients by offering you a team of therapists to select. Emotional disturbance (anxiety, depression, frustration, confusion, etc) manifests when you fail to confidently and honestly live your life with meaningful purpose and take positive action.