Family Therapy in Longmeadow, MA

I've been a mental health professional for 25 years and have spent that time challenging and supporting teens, adults, couples and families facing a myriad of mental health, addiction and life-transition related issues. I have extensive experience working with local school professionals and also thoroughly enjoy working directly with teens and young adults around life-choices, healthy relationships and transition-related challenges as they venture into adulthood. Finally, I provide couples and families support to aid in navigating the demands of marriage, relationships, divorce, parenting and other life stressors.

Additional EVENING spots now available. Accepting United Health Care, Always Health, and Health New England insurance. When struggling with your emotional health, it is hard to be happy. There are many aspects of our lives that define our emotional connectedness to others and our own happiness. When we experience anxiety, depression, anger, and/or grief, we suffer. Our suffering touches all parts of our life, both personal and professional. Sometimes, things just aren’t right. When you feel unhealthy, due to a difficult relationship or your behaviors are hurtful to yourself or others, life can be difficult.

Currently, I am accepting new patients! I welcome college students returning home seeking therapy. I also welcome adults wanting cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety, OCD, or eating disorders. I I am a clinical psychologist with 20+ years of experience providing psychological services to children, adolescents, young adults, and families. My areas of specialty include working with teenagers and children with anxiety, OCD, eating disorders. More recently, I have expanded my treatment services to provide therapy for adults with anxiety disorders and eating disorders.

The stress of daily life can affect us in different areas; career, financial, relationship and family issues. As time passes, if we are not mindful of behaviors, things can fester increasing symptoms of anxiety, and depression. My approach is to unravel false belief systems, with either solution focused, and at the Client's choice, a psycho-dynamic, psychotherapy approach. Sometimes we need to look at the past. I believe it is acceptable to focus on present day solutions. Overwhelming feelings can be a detour to our true authentic selves. Counseling is to effectively set, and achieve, goals to be our true, unique, authentic selves.

I am a bilingual (Spanish/English) bicultural, LICSW, clinical social worker. I obtained my MSW and PhD degrees from Smith College, School for Social Work. I have worked in the mental health field for over 25 years providing individual and family therapy to adults, children, adolescents and couples. I specialize in parent-child and sibling conflict, depression, grief/loss, domestic violence, anxiety, trauma, acculturation, relocation/immigration and life transitions. I am also an Associate Professor at Westfield State University, and adjunct faculty at Columbia University, Smith College and Boston University.

I understand that people seek out therapy often times looking for solutions to issues impacting their daily lives. My therapeutic approach is nurturing, interactive, strength-based and solution-focused. Using empathy, compassion, humor, and an objective perspective, I collaborate with clients to develop an effective approach to their current life challenges as well as addressing long standing personal, familial, and relationship concerns. I work to assist clients in accessing their own unique strengths and resources to create an attainable, ongoing plan to reduce their stress and life struggles.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological evaluation. Most referrals reflect concerns around life-long problems as well as recent changes in functioning that concern friends and family. Most of the time, patients and their families/supports are looking for empathy and clarification around real-world problems. This in-depth clarification allows for real-world treatment recommendations that can make a difference. Lengths are taken to minimize time in office. These include telephone and video interviews as well as electronically submitted forms and fact sheets.

Life is constantly changing. Navigating these changes can be incredibly difficult. Chances are at some point most us will experience difficulties in our careers, intimate relationships, family relationships, and in relation to ourselves. Many of us, at some point, will face the impact of trauma, loss, addiction, anxiety, or depression. It is normal to feel overwhelmed, stuck, and helpless at times to deal with the mosaic of challenges life presents us. These challenges get in the way of living the life we want. If you're ready to take your life back you've come to the right place. Longmeadow-Counseling.com

Therapeutic alliance and connection are essential for couples and family therapy to be successful. My strengths lie in joining with couples and families to guide them to hope, reconnection and renewed understanding. I like to jump into the spaces between partners and family members to explore things from mutual vantage points. I'm continually amazed and humbled by people's capacity to grow when given the right support, tools and incentives for positive change in their lives.

Do you often feel overwhelmed, exhausted or like your emotions are out of your control? Are your relationships, self-care, health, work and family pulling you in a millions directions when you feel like you have nothing left to give? Are you struggling to adapt to the changes that a relationship or new parenthood have brought upon you? What about that inner voice that tells you that you aren't enough, you aren't doing it right, and everyone else has something figured out that you can't quite pin down?

3/28/24: Telehealth only. Six hr time difference ahead of EST, with weekday morning and Sunday hours. I am a board-certified art therapist and licensed professional counselor with 17 years of clinical experience. I specialize in early childhood mental health and work with all ages. I trust in the wisdom of clients' abilities to explore their own themes, symbols, and stories. Because we all develop our senses of self and safety within the context of early relationships, family/relationship-based work is essential. I am trauma and polyvagal theory-informed. My approach is flexible, solution-focused, and non-judgmental.

With 12 years of experience working with clients going through individual, relationship, and family issues, Celebrity Therapist Dr. Jeff Rocker has provided therapeutic services to clients nationwide. He is Licensed in 14 states and has served clients from all age groups. Over the years, Dr. Jeff has organized lectures and various events in the community, including excursions and retreats for couples to improve their communication and better understand each other. He has experience working with athletes in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. In addition, Dr. Jeff has also worked with clients in the Movie, Music, and Entertainment Industries.

Do you need help, for yourself and/or loved ones? I work with children, adolescence and adults in an individual, family, or group setting. I strive to develop a safe therapeutic relationship with my clients. My goal is to develop a treatment plan that is individualized and specific to the areas of your distress. We will focus on strengths as well as implementing positive coping skills and exploration of stressors that hinder success and happiness in one's life. My practice is fully functioning and has transitioned into our “new normal”. Together I will provide the safest place possible through the many measures we have useful to us.

Ongoing and underlying fatigue? Feeling numb and detached right now? My current caseload consists primarily of working professionals. I am a licensed mental health counselor, board certified art therapist, and have training in CBT. Counseling is a collaborative experience that empowers an individual in a confidential setting to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behavior. There is no better time than now to gain insight, develop skills, and set goals. I often support clients with ongoing anxiety, depressed mood, and significant life changes. If you are paying out of pocket I do offer receipts for insurance reimbursement.

I look forward to meeting new clients - people who are ready to make life changes. My approach is to help others become aware of what triggers their negative feelings of rejection, abandonment, anger and hurt. Together we explore ways to eliminate unwanted behaviors and to learn positive ways to relate to others. I will help you on a road of self-discovery as you learn to identify and to understand your feelings and their origins. I like to do all of this with a sense of humor and positive reinforcement. I enjoy being with people on their journey.

I currently work with only adults and couples. I work with clients who need to work on symptoms such as anxiety, depression, agoraphobia, academic problems, anger management, bereavement and grief issues, communication problems with family members and partners, self-esteem, separation and divorce, sleep disturbance, work stress, and much more. I use Cognitive behavioral therapy, systems approach, relaxation, and guided imagery. I also provide assertiveness training. I also use Clinical Hypnosis for weight loss, smoke cessation, nail biting, and other behavioral changes. I also do Christian counseling with focus on spirituality.

I am a licensed independent therapist in Massachusetts currently accepting Aetna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Optum insurance. I aim to allow each person to find their strengths and develop healthy coping skills to establish a positive mindset. I have worked with and helped many cope with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, addiction, and many other areas of mental health. I honor diversity and am LGBTQ+ allied.

I primarily work with aging and/or disabled adults and caregivers coping with emotional and health care related challenges. Much of my work with clients focuses on adjustment difficulty related to declining health and diminished functional independence. Clients who are caregivers often struggle with managing career and family caregiving roles and also the needed transitions that can emerge in the latter half of life.

I am so glad to help you with your healing journey. I have worked with most populations, and my specialties are working with people who have PTSD, dementia/Alzheimer's, anxiety, depression and family/relationship issues, and I am a divorce mediator. I am an authorized Oasis trainer, so mindfulness is an important part of my practice, as it soothes us mentally and physically.