Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Leicester, MA

In the current environment, it is more important than ever to prioritize your mental health and emotional well-being. When the demand of our lives becomes overwhelming at times we can feel trapped and powerless. Often we will ignore or seek to avoid our emotional pain rather than address it. Regardless of the challenges you are facing in life, positive change is always possible. In my work as an LMHC I help individuals approach their emotional pain and experiences in a way that reduces their suffering and aids in promoting personal well-being through the use of mindfulness-based therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Richard O’Garr is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 15 years of experience in helping people who are struggling with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, stress, conflicts in relationships, and addiction. Richard has a Master's in Counseling Psychology from Assumption College. He works to create an accepting and supportive environment where clients can feel comfortable sharing their personal issues and struggles.

Mental health is an integral part of the human experience. I enjoy working with clients and watching them grow through a collaborative therapeutic approach. I am relational in nature and utilize evidenced based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution Focussed Therapy using a trauma-informed lens. I have been working as a mental health counselor in greater Worcester for 22 years and have been licensed since 2005. I provide therapy through telehealth at this time.

Initiating therapy can be a challenging process. Whether this is your first time looking for a counselor, or you've had one before, picking who you want to work with can be daunting. The initial sessions are meant to build trust and rapport, setting the foundation for a comfortable environment to open up and share your experience.

Like a butterfly emerging into life, a child requires nurturance, safety, and care. I believe in supporting child and adolescent emotional growth and developmental processes throughout the life cycle especially when healing from adversity is necessary. My approach is collaborative working closely with the parents, schools, and collaterals involved to enhance over all well-being in every capacity of the child's environment. Stemming from a strength-based perspective, using play and expressive art therapies, CBT /DBT, and Somatic Experiencing as theoretical approaches have proven to provide the best outcomes in healing and growth.

Are you having difficulty coping with life's challenges? Do you feel anxious, are you up at night not sleeping, worrying, stressed or depressed? Counseling can provide the support that helps you to navigate life's challenges. I believe that we each have it in us to work through our experiences however sometimes with the help of another person we can foster that growth. I believe each person’s individual's experience is unique and that providing a safe, accepting, and non-judgmental environment fosters the process of healing, change and personal growth.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 15 yrs of experience treating children, adolescents, & young adults/adults. I committed my career to assisting individuals develop their true potential to be more... Entering into therapy takes courage, which is an investment in yourself to make lasting change toward better functioning & optimizing your well being. I strive to facilitate a non-judgemental space to be your authentic self. I am passionate about my role assisting you in gaining self awareness & developing healthier relationships with self & others. I enjoy working with all ages & dynamics

We all have the power to heal from hard times - even from trauma - it’s within us, it’s human. Sometimes we need another person to support us in our journey to move on from hard times. Feelings of anxiety, depression, or personal trauma can happen, I believe growth and change are always possible outcomes. I provide a safe place, thoughtful attention, and gentle encouragement to support hope, healing, and most importantly, a relationship with yourself that is loving. My goal is to help you increase self-awareness, self-compassion, and self agency - skills that help you understand yourself and your unique value in the world.

Do you find it hard to put yourself first in your relationships? Does it some times feel that no matter how hard you try, you struggle to find joy in every day life? Self care is so important for each person and if we neglect ourselves to care for others, we may have increases in depression and anxiety. Asking for help when things begin to feel overwhelming is the first step in finding the solution. Using a combination of Cognitive Behavioral therapy and Solution Focused Treatment I have been able to help others “find themselves”, so that they can find the joy they so much deserve once again.

Jeffrey White is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over thirty years of experience providing empathic listening and compassionate understanding to adults, couples, and families looking to increase their insight and understanding into how they function, and relate to themselves and others to improve their quality of life. Jeffrey utilizes a strength’s based, here and now approach, to address issues associated with depression, anxiety, PTSD, C-PTSD, relationship betrayal, stress management, self -esteem, co-dependency, life transition, anger management and grief/loss.

My ideal clients are interested in improving their self awareness of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I treat any of the following issues: depression, anxiety, anger, substance abuse, relationship issues, sexual behaviors, trauma, domestic violence, low self-esteem, eating disorders, attention deficit difficulties, autism, schizophrenia, stress management, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, child behavior and attitude problems, school behavior, low motivation, weight loss, quitting smoking, grief and loss of a loved one, divorce, parenting issues, co-dependency, pain management, social skills development, bi-polar disorder, abusive family situations, work problems, shame/inappropriate guilt, and negative thinking but treat many more issues.