Somatic Therapists in Leominster, MA

When was the last time that you felt truly listened to, heard & understood? You more than likely talk to many people throughout your day but how often are you making connections with others that feel truly authentic? Many people are currently feeling isolated even when surrounded by others because they do not have someone in their life creating a welcoming and safe space that allows them to feel comfortable enough to share their worries & struggles. Therapy can be this place, where building a trusting relationship with a compassionate practitioner can allow you to feel seen & can support improvements in your health & well-being.

What would it be like to be able to look inside yourself and value what you find there? A positive, healthy connection with yourself gives you the confidence to take effective action in the world and helps you to feel worthy of self-care. Maybe, though, like so many people, you've learned to ignore your feelings and to mistrust yourself, and so it has become hard to believe that the answers you need are actually inside of you. Without a strong sense of trust in your own value and perceptions, it's all too easy to become depressed and anxious.

With a over decade of experience in the human services field and mental health counseling, I have a passion to support those in search of better self-awareness, individual growth, and improving relationships with those they hold most dear. Whether we are meeting individually or as a family system, together we can discover how past experiences affect current functioning and build a future that involves healing, strength, and growth.

I want to hear your story. Everyone deserves to be heard, seen, and understood with compassion, patience and warmth. It takes courage to make that initial call.

I enjoy working with people of all ages who are interested in finding meaning in and making peace with their lives. My high school English teacher left two indelible ideas in my head, a quote from Socrates "The unexamined life is not worth living" and the Latin question "Quo Vadis?" or "Where are you going?". Since then, I have not only held this sense of curiosity for my own journey but practiced the profession in which I get to be present with other people as they embrace curiosity for their own lives, face their challenges, losses and changes, heal their wounds, and find their directions.

I love to help women move beyond their challenges, worries, and feelings of being "stuck". My expertise includes partnering with women to improve their quality of life through practices that will generate energy and bring back your zest for living. Middle-aged women looking to proactively manage their health and prevent the onset of age-related diseases. Including those women who are already dealing with health challenges that need support and guidance, to not only manage conditions but create their own positive outcomes.

It takes courage to ask for help. When we meet, I will listen and try to understand as much as I can about you and your experience with curiosity, compassion and, when appropriate, a sense of humor. Our therapy session will include letting go of beliefs and energy that don’t serve you and nurturing the parts of you that need attention.

When we experience trauma, lose a loved one, have chronic pain or illness, or navigate difficult relationships, grief is present. If you are facing these or other challenges— such as depression, anxiety, infertility, or major life transitions – it can be helpful to have support. I partner with people to process grief, find healing, and move towards increased connection with self and others. My somatic therapy lens can support you in better understanding your body’s response to experiences, bolster self-compassion, and effectively navigate your life with more ease.

Do trauma, anxiety or depression keep you from the life you want? Do you struggle to understand and gain a healthy sense of control over your own behavior, including substance and process addictions, such as drugs, alcohol, food, and codepency? I also have worked extensively with adolescent and adult clients with ADHD on goal-setting and developing strategies for success.

My responsibility as a therapist is to provide a supportive, authentic, and validating experience to promote healing and growth. Whether you have a specific issue or are looking to gain insight into yourself and your relationships, therapy can provide this and more.

My ideal client may have a difficult time identifying their emotions and feeling like they are not “allowed” to feel emotions. My ideal client may tend to intellectualize or overthink their experiences. This person may work hard to maintain a high standard that is often unrealistic. My ideal client may have a history of depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and chronic illness. The client’s goal is to learn to understand how they feel and give themselves permission to feel the way they do. This client recognizes that they are feeling overwhelmed, resentful, anxious, frustrated, sad, angry and they are looking for a change.

Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by anxiety and depression, or struggling with issues related to your LGBTQ identity? Do you find yourself caught in a cycle of negative thoughts and emotions that seem impossible to break free from? If these questions resonate with you, I want you to know that you are not alone, and there is hope for a brighter tomorrow. My name is Andie and I am a therapist specializing in anxiety, depression, and LGBTQ-related issues. I am here to help you navigate your unique journey towards emotional well-being and self-acceptance.

My work as an individual and couple's therapist rests on the belief that we all have inherent abilities to change and grow. When we feel safe and accept ourselves, we are more likely to be curious and open to make the changes we look for. I collaborate with clients to focus not only on their challenges but also on their strengths.