Therapists in Middlesex County, MA

I am a clinical social worker with 20 years of experience working with individuals of various ages and backgrounds. My work focuses on treating anxiety and depression with trauma-informed care. If you're struggling, I hope to help.

As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 8 years of experience, I am dedicated to providing compassionate and evidence-based care to individuals seeking to improve their mental well-being. I hold a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Suffolk University, and have received specialized training in treating mood disorders; addictive behaviors, including substance abuse and gambling, and interpersonal relationship problems

The path of life is not meant to be traveled alone; yet, we sometimes feel alone and unsupported. Having someone in our corner can help us make meaning of our experiences so we can grow from challenges and achieve our goals.

Acknowledging diagnoses is only one way to identify the symptoms with which clients are suffering, she does work with a variety of disorders including Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, depression, anxiety, panic, dissociative disorders, adjustment disorders, and eating disorders. She specializes in viewing these disorders and struggles from the lens of how our brain and body process information, store experiences, and often trap the extreme beliefs, emotions and sensations associated with distressing experiences.

I have worked in the social work field for over 18 years treating clients in a variety of settings. I am solution focused in my approach but also warm and understanding and spend time building rapport and getting to know my clients. I value that every individual & family has its own unique needs and adjust my style and approach to meet the needs of the individuals and families that I am working with. My experience and personality help me be successful in the outpatient setting and help my clients achieve their goals and resolve the issues that have led to needing more therapeutic support.

FEB 16 2024 - NOT Accepting New Clients now. Limited availability for Clinical Supervision of Licensed Therapists. Telehealth or in-person appointments. Ms MacArthur was Director of Inpatient Admissions and Emergency Diagnostics for a DMH/MA hospital. 45 years' experience in private practice, she is reflective, down-to-earth, pragmatic, and client-centered.

I am a psychotherapist and psychoanalyst in full time practice. I am also a trained neuropsychologist and run a neuropsychological testing clinic, where I do both psychological and neuropsychological testing. I am an instructor in Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School and specialize in psychotherapy with college students and young adults.

Virtual Therapy Appointments, Only. My clients are typically between the ages of 18-35, navigating college or the beginning of their professional career. They often experience immense pressure around expectations they have set for themselves, or someone else has set for them. They may experience anxiety or depression and are eager to explore coping skills and treatment options. They are interested in identifying the ways in which their relationships, responsibilities, family culture and current life stage plays a role in how they function in the world around them.

You generally have your act together and have some good insight into yourself, maybe from doing therapy or maybe you’ve just figured some things out yourself along the way. You’ve got some areas you’d like to work on anyway. Maybe life’s thrown a few stumbling blocks in the road lately, or you’ve been feeling a little down. Or possibly, you’re reevaluating some aspect of your life: career, relationships, life goals, living room decor, or something else entirely, and you’ve got too many thoughts swirling around your head. Either way, you could use some help sorting through stuff and dealing with life stressors.

My ideal client is prepared to initiate changes in their life to promote wellness. They are prepared to process internal and external contributors to their mood, discuss options for improvement, and practice healthier skills that will assist in achieving their personal goals. My ideal client is internally motivated and desires emotional balance from concerns such as anxiety, depression, impaired self-esteem, trauma, and interpersonal conflict. They arrive to treatment with goals in mind, and will actively work to experience relief of distressing symptoms.

Sara Phipps is an MA-level clinician working towards her LHMC licensure in Massachusetts. Sara has almost 2 years of experience working as an in-home therapy clinician working with families and children with extensive traumatic backgrounds. She has helped these individuals with oppositional behaviors, depression, anxiety, suicide ideation, trauma, PTSD, anger management, communication, and utilizing coping skills to regulate emotions. She is compassionate, understanding, and willing to work with her client based on their individual needs.

My practice is focused on helping clients identify and solve issues around depression, anxiety, anger and stress. I help clients achieve improved relationships, better work/life balance and with navigating transitions during career change and retirement. Whether you're struggling in your personal or professional life, or want a more fulfilling integration of the two, I can help you better understand what stands between you and the life you aspire to live. Together, we will identify new ways of approaching problems and develop coping skills that lead to greater happiness, connection and success as you define it.

At work, are you so overwhelmed by stress that it inhibits clear thinking and decreases concentration. Is it difficult to remain focused? Is your anxiety so intense that your heart races, making it difficult to breathe? Do you sometimes experience panic attacks? Have you recently observed your high school or college student experiencing high levels of anxiety, stress, or sadness? Are there clear signs that they are not functioning at their usual level? Have their grades dropped, are they socializing less, are they complaining that they are sad or having trouble sleeping?

My Ideal client: 36 yo male, divorced, with two children. The patient was incarcerated 16 years, due to drug addiction/trafficking. He spent his early childhood living with his mother and father, who sexually abused him. They were also addicted to drugs due to their childhood experiences of being abused. The patient's parents also prostituted him in exchange for drugs for others. The patient turned to drugs to escape the pain, embarrassment, and overall trauma from his childhood. He now wants sobriety and to overcome his trauma, which includes flashbacks and negative self-image, self-hatred, and hatred of his parents.

I am currently accepting new clients. Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or depressed? You are not alone. Many people today are struggling to successfully navigate their lives while experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, grief/loss, family/relationship conflicts, and many other behavioral health issues. For over 25 years, my work has been dedicated to helping people develop healthy relationships and productive, meaningful, and fulfilling lives. I offer Solution Focused Therapy to help people achieve their goals. I am effective at building self-esteem, self-confidence and processing the most challenging events.

Whether you are searching for couples' or individual counseling, I can help you get started. Maybe you've reached a stumbling block in your relationship. I am practiced in spotting differences in learning and communication styles, family culture, belief systems, and more, and can help you to develop the skills to move forward. Perhaps depression or anxiety is what limits you in your life. You're feeling lonely, sad, unmotivated, or you struggle with worry and fear, either of which may be compromising your sleep, impacting your work or social life, leaving you feeling exhausted.

Dr. DelDonno works with adults across the lifespan who are struggling with obsessive-compulsive disorder and related conditions such as hair-pulling and skin-picking, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and perfectionism. While drawing from evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), her therapeutic approach is grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).

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 am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Life Coach, and Reiki Master. I honor the courage and vulnerability it takes to reach out and I celebrate you for showing up for yourself. I offer virtual therapy, specializing in life transitions, anxiety, spirituality, self-esteem, and existential challenges. I’m also a mother and understand the demands this can place on us while also balancing and navigating relationships, work demands, as well as identity. As a Reiki Master, I'm very attuned to clients' energy during sessions and I’ll support you with connecting to your intuition and mind-body connection.