"Do you feel like panic, sadness, or substance use is running your life? Are you ready to make a change for the better? I will help you explore your patterns of thinking, feeling,and behaving and empower you with the skills you need to make lasting positive changes to your functioning and life satisfaction. I successfully work with those with drug abuse/dependence issues to reclaim meaning in their lives and use evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy to help relieve anxiety and depression."

"All sports have coaches..but what about the sport of relationships? Yes, relationships ARE a sport! Whether its parenting, work related, significant other or spouse related, we all the play the sport. We signed up. We put forth effort, practice daily and wow can they be exhausting! We win some, lose some. Maybe disagree with the game plan, or get hurt. The list goes on. Relationships need coaching too. Everyone deserves to have a relationship that works. When we work together, you will learn exactly how to make this happen."

"Stephen Brevik, Psy.D. is a licensed psychologist. Dr. Brevik received his Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from William James College (formally Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology). Dr. Brevik completed his APA pre-doctoral training at Youth Opportunities Upheld, Inc. (Y.O.U., Inc.), and also completed pre-doctoral internships at Riverside Community Care and Boston Public Schools, and received additional training at the Leon O. Brenner Assessment and Consultation Center and the Center for Learning and Development."

"Accepting New Clients Now! Telehealth Counseling available. "Find your Passion! I am an intuitive counselor who can help you find the pieces of your puzzle. We accomplish this by training our minds to be open to possibilities to attract goodness and success in our lives. Awareness is spaciousness in the present moment as we learn to see it in a new light amongst the thoughts, the sensations, and feelings. I work well with individuals and families going through transitions such as a divorce, gastric bypass ,an adoption, caregiving, and bullying at work and diagnosed with chronic disease such as Lyme."

"It's natural to experience after effects following a shocking, upsetting, dangerous, or scary event. Are you paralyzed by reminders of the event including people, situations, places, or objects? Are you having a hard time falling or staying asleep, experiencing nightmares, flashbacks, disturbing or scary thoughts? If you experience any of these after a trauma, know that this is normal and nothing to be ashamed of. Counseling can help people make sense of their experiences and feelings, develop plans to stay safe, learn healthy coping skills, and connect with other resources."

"With nearly 20 years of experience in the field, I work holistically from a collaborative, strength based approach. I apply specific therapeutic techniques and approaches based on identified client needs. Techniques and approaches include, but are not limited to, supportive talk therapy, individual therapy, family therapy, couples counseling, wellness strategies, psychoeducation around systems and mental health issues, parental guidance/support work, narrative therapy, and trauma work. I am specifically trained and certified in EFT/tapping, EMDR, and CBT. In practice, I meet you where you are, and use my experience to help guide you to where you want to be."

"I have for many years helped people struggling with difficulties stemming from depression, anxiety, relationship issues as well as helping people navigate through important life transitions. I work with individual adults, couples and adolescents and provide a safe therapeutic environment using an eclectic approach that combines cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic therapy. Together with my clients I work to develop new strategies that create a positive lasting change in their lives."

"**I will be accepting new clients in my new Northborough location starting Oct 1, 2018** Welcome to my page. I would love to hear your story and help you with the concern that has brought you here today. I draw from a variety of approaches and techniques to meet your needs and preferences. I can help you focus on the things you can do to feel better. "We think we act because of the way we feel, but we also feel because of the way we act." -Gretchen Rubin- I will join you in a process that might be about solving problems, healing, learning or changing."

"MY NORTHBOROUGH PRACTICE IS NOW CLOSED. I AM IN THE PROCESS OF MOVING TO TUCSON ARIZONA.**********Bring your SELF to Life! Are you feeling anxious? Feeling sad or depressed? Have you recently lost a loved one, had a bad break up, lost your job? Maybe you just feel stuck and aren't even sure why. I will work with you to guide you to a place where you can be your best Self. Each of my clients has their own story and it is my job to create a safe, non judgmental environment in which to let that story unfold and work together to clear the obstacles to living the life you want to live. "

"*I currently have Evening and Weekend hours available* Do you worry often and have trouble controlling racing thoughts? Do you have panic attacks? Trouble focusing and sleeping? Have you experienced a very stressful and traumatic incident? Or multiple types of trauma as a child or adult? I provide support and tools to cope with anxiety, PTSD, childhood and/or adult trauma(s), depression, hopelessness and other related symptoms that impact your day to day functioning."

"I am experienced in the treatment of depression, anxiety, Post-traumatic stress disorder, body-image issues, and relationship difficulties."

"Everyone feels stressed, anxious or depressed at times. Things usually turn around but sometimes curve balls get thrown your way and you find yourself feeling more negative, depressed, overwhelmed or stuck. Nonstop schedules, work, school, family obligations, limited support, medical or emotional issues are a reality for many people. You can't always change the situation but you can learn how to gain a different perspective. Therapy can offer the guidance, support and strategies to navigate the difficult challenges and hardships teens and adults face on a day to day basis. "

"I work with children and teens treating a variety of concerns including mood and attentional issues, defiance and conduct problems, social skills deficits, substance abuse, academic underperformance, and general family conflict. I enjoy working with adolescents and their families and am well versed in treating at-risk teens and those who have been resistant or challenging to engage in counseling. My treatment approach is family-oriented and my focus is on educating and empowering parents while working individually with children and teens to help them understand their behavior and find healthier ways to cope with the stresses they are facing."

"I AM NOT TAKING NEW CLIENTS AT EITHER LOCATION AT THIS TIME. I WILL OPEN UP THE PRACTICE AGAIN IN MID-FALL. I am a licensed psychologist in practice for over 15 years. I offer a warm, direct and interactive style and appreciate the value of the therapeutic relationship in bringing about change. Using a variety of therapeutic approaches that are tailored to your needs, I will help you identify and accept your thoughts and feelings and change behavior patterns that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life."

"I love this work. Together with my clients, we build a strong partnership to work through life's challenges and create a fuller, more authentic life. I see choosing life as a radical act. This quote exemplifies that, "Choosing to live our lives based on our values is not what society has taught us to do. It is not the easy, well trodden way. Most of us settle for what we can have. We make choices based on what others want, what would be easiest, what would cause the least discomfort. We tolerate. We compromise. We give up." Laura Wentworth"

"At times we feel overwhelmed by challenges in life. This is a reality for us all. Working through these challenges is extremely important and attainable."

"** Accepting New Clients ** Are you easily startled, constantly "en garde", or feeling stuck after an overwhelming experience? Are you having a hard time getting troubling images out of your head? Are you on an emotional rollercoaster trying to help your teen cope with intense feelings? If any of this sounds familiar, know that there is help. Advances in neuroscience have shown us that effective therapy rewires the brain to promote healing and well-being. Are you ready to change your brain? By working together, you can feel better, be more effective, and live life more fully."

"My empathic and supportive nature allows me to build productive therapeutic relationships in which clients discover paths to surpass their obstacles. I coordinate my expertise with clients' style of coping in order to create action strategies that best suit their needs. I find it important for my clients to feel they are empowered in their treatment, in turn feeling a sense of pride and renewal in their lives. I work with clients to find a balance in their lives by focusing on themselves, emotionally, physically and intellectually."

"As of May 1st, Sarah Hamelin LICSW will be transitioning to a group practice: Pause Wellness Center. We have amazing clinicians that work with adults, adolescents and couples. The goal of Pause Wellness Center is to provide excellent therapy services for all clients. Every therapist at Pause Wellness Center has their own style and you will be matched to someone that meets your specific needs. As therapists, we are actively engaged in conversation in every session. We use evidence-base practices and we enjoy providing psycho-education and celebrating successes."

"I am a clinical psychologist practicing for nearly two decades. My approach is to provide a safe and comfortable space in which clients can share their worries, concerns, and fears that are part of daily living. I use cognitive-behavioral treatment, which emphasizes the importance of how we understand events, ourselves, and others; these affect our feelings and the way we go about our daily lives. Many of my clients struggle with adjusting to difficult situations, and want to move forward from a particular phase of their lives or difficult situations that affect relationships and day-to-day life."