Trauma Focused Therapists in Northampton, MA

I have been a psychotherapist for over 30 years. I have been trained in numerous modalities including CBT, DBT, and trauma focused treatment. I enjoy working with children and adults suffering from the symptoms of anxiety and mood disorders. I am also a 500 hr. Registered Yoga Teacher. Together with my clients, I create a customized treatment plan that often includes Cognitive Behavioral Techniques and mindfulness /Yoga skills. The approach is often remarkably successful in treating sleep problems, anxiety, depression, trauma and loss.

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, EMDR Practitioner, and Reiki Master/Teacher. I specialize in Trauma-Focused work with adults to manage a wide range of issues. My approach is Person-Centered and Trauma Focused through a compassionate lens, with an emphasis on client's strengths. I'm trained in Advanced EMDR, Clinical Hypnosis including advanced training in Age Regression/Progression, and Reiki Level III. I utilize complementary therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

I am a clinical therapist who specializes in trauma-focused treatment, harm reductive strategies, and strengths-based psychotherapy. I work with adults and older adolescents, as well as couples, and use a person-centered eclectic model with my clients. I have been trained in AASECT sex therapy and encourage any individual, couple, or those engaged in non-traditional relationships to explore sex-related issues in their therapy. In every aspect of my practice, I use an individualized, narrative approach with the client to build a treatment perspective that is specific to their own interests, values, and recovery.

My approach is warm, playful, and relational. I work with children and teens whose stories are in the making; stories that are stored in their bodies and minds; stories that are played out through behaviors and actions. I help interpret behaviors as we work towards change and healing. I engage with children, adolescents and families when something feels “off”, when something bad, sad, or scary happens. Together we work on regulating feelings, thoughts, and experiences in our body. You learn to become more attuned to each other and connect.

*Please note I am currently taking clients for telehealth only as I have recently relocated to Western Massachusetts.* I am licensed in Massachusetts and Kansas and am a registered telehealth provider in Florida, meaning I can work remotely with clients who reside in any of these states.

Perhaps you: have suffered loss, are dealing w/ illness; or wish to improve your emotional intelligence and self expression, create better boundaries; explore making a major life change; or long for more loving relationships/ fulfilling sexual encounters? Perhaps you feel burnt out, un-inspired, stuck in patterns of worry, sadness, anger, addiction, negativity and you need help learning practical skills to manage emotions and life's challenges in new ways? Perhaps you feel confined or disempowered by work/ home/ family situations and are ready to transform them into more vibrant, loving, and affirming experiences?Let's get to work!

I believe psychotherapy is first about listening and endeavoring to understand each individual and the experiences that have shaped their life. As the therapist, I bring and shape the skills that I have acquired to assist each client in the resolution of their individual challenges. I understand that successful psychotherapy is determined by trust established between the therapist and client within the therapeutic relationship. Throughout my life an career I have come to understand this that pain is an inevitable part of all of our lives, but suffering does not have to be; we can all find our way back to joy and fulfillment.

I work with clients who are struggling with stubborn behaviors and persistent thoughts, but my approach expands beyond targeting known objectives. We also explore the soil underneath: what you want, what you need in order to thrive, and how your relationships can contribute to your growth. Together, we unearth opportunities for transformation by expanding your perspectives, evolving your narratives and shaping your responses.

Now accepting clients for weekday morning and Saturdays. Let's work together to help you feel better. I have been providing therapy to adults from diverse backgrounds (with an emphasis on college- and grad-school-age adults) for 14 years and recently relocated to Northampton. I have an MA in clinical social work from the University of Chicago, with advanced training in CBT, DBT, ACT and trauma treatment. I specialize in self esteem and self confidence, anxiety, depression, relationship to self and others, and healing from various types of trauma such as physical, verbal, and sexual abuse.

I practice mindfulness-based therapy, specializing in trauma, anxiety & depression. You are not alone if you're struggling with feeling like something is wrong with you, or loving, trusting or prioritizing yourself. Our life experiences, relationships & mental health can make us feel hopeless & sometimes like all of our issues are our fault. You don't need to continue down a path of fear & self-destruction. Healing & improving our wellbeing is hard, but it is possible & it helps to have someone to walk alongside you. Please note I don't accept insurance but if you have out-of-network benefits I can provide the info for reimbursement

We can all become stuck, overwhelmed, hopeless, or just feel we’re not living our best lives for many different reasons. Additionally, the current unrest in society around us can shake a sense of security or predictability we may have held about what our futures hold. These may cause disruptions in sleep and appetite and encourage negative thoughts and moods to grow and persist. Whatever your struggles, I ensure professional care that is collaborative, respectful, and that has your best interests at heart.

Therapy can be a space for reflecting on patterns in one’s life in order to contextualize both the past and the present. I am interested in joining with clients through processes of change that involve working toward accepting the parts of self that feel harder to allow in. I believe that cultivating self-acceptance often helps us to create not only an increased ability to hold our internal experiences with care and nuance but also more space for our external world and relationships with others.