Attachment-based Therapists in Oxford, MA

I AM UNABLE TO ACCEPT NEW PATIENTS AT THIS TIME. OPENINGS EXPECTED IN JUNE 2022. Change is possible. Our darkest moments and greatest challenges can lead to the most powerful transformations. Whether you are struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, loss or relationship issues I will work with you with compassion and respect while guiding you to effectively make desired changes. As a trained and licensed mental health counselor, I understand how trauma, oppression, life changes, conflictual thoughts, loss and emotional instability can lead us to feel disconnected from ourselves and others.

I am a licensed clinical social worker who has extensive experience treating children, adolescents, and adults. I am a Registered Play Therapist. I utilize an eclectic combination of CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Meditation, Hypnosis, EMDR, Play and/or art. My theoretical belief is aligned with Adlerian concepts believing that the client has skills and abilities that can help them to overcome whatever may be challenging them. Anxiety, Depression, BiPolar Disorder, Social Skills, ASD (high functioning), PTSD, ADHD, Conduct Disorders are some of the diagnoses with which I have helped clients.

I will guide you towards FEELING better and DOING better in your life–especially in your relationships! My belief and my experience shows me that we have within us deep wells of strengths, and the capacity to heal and move forward in our lives. But it sure helps to have someone in your corner: Together, we will understand your patterns (your internal patterns, and the patterns in your relationships). With my support, with new insights, and perhaps some new skills, you'll be read to make some positive changes: ...real progress, that lasts!

I work with clients seeking clarity on why they feel the way they do, relief from intrusive and negative thoughts, depression, anxiety, trauma and adult ADHD. Issues include relationships, family, career choices, caregiving, grief and loss, chronic illness and changing ones pattern of relating in relationships that no longer serve their purpose.

I am an independently licensed clinical social worker, psychotherapist, and trauma specialist with a Master of Social Work from Boston College. I have extensive experience in treating adults with post-traumatic stress, including attachment and abandonment trauma, sexual trauma, domestic violence/intimate relationship trauma, physical and/or emotional abuse and neglect, military/combat trauma, traumatic grief and bereavement, physical and psychological trauma resulting from accident or injury, and related issues, including intimate-relationship conflict, depression, anxiety, and existential crises.

My name is Sam & I’m excited you’re here! I deeply admire what it takes to make the first step in coming to therapy & the vulnerability in truly coming as you are. What's more is my belief in the importance of cultivating a strong, secure counseling partnership upheld by authenticity, rooted in empathy & remains grounded in unconditional positive regard for whoever I sit across from. In 2011, I began my devotion to a career working with children, adults & families with a wide range of strengths, needs & backgrounds in various mental health settings. My focus is in both intensive clinical psychotherapy & family systems counseling.

I specialize in supporting individuals and relationships through change - and the stress, grief, worry, anxiety and depression that can sometimes accompany change. Our work will be collaborative and deeply rooted in a strengths-based, nonjudgmental, and solution-focused foundation.

People start therapy for different reasons. Sometimes people come in to see me during a period of transition - starting or ending a relationship or school, moving to a new city, beginning a new job! Maybe you feel as though you're on a constant treadmill, always moving but never seeing anything change around you. I'll work with you to find what's getting in the way of you getting what you really want from your life.

I have 19+ years of experience working with children, families, and adults from all walks of life who are working on a wide variety of personal and interpersonal concerns. I borrow from a variety of therapeutic interventions to help others deal with the difficulties they are facing.

Stress management is a goal for many of us. Whether your stress is related to challenges in intimate relationships, parenting, or a traumatic event, together we will work to enhance your competence in identifying causes of stress in your life, recognizing how you experience stress, and practicing self-regulation strategies.

Mind. Body. PowHER., LLC is a mental health counseling practice dedicated to supporting women in their journey towards health, wellness, and reclaiming their powHER. Are you are a mom constantly trying to balance the varying roles you take on each day and still never feel like you're doing enough? Or maybe you're a college student struggling to manage stress, relationship problems, or, let’s face it … just life? We want to support you!

The ideal client is someone willing to explore and further understand the current or historical issues creating barriers or concerns impacting current life. Goals would include short and long term goals to bring immediate and lasting relief; insight; behavioral and cognitive enhancement. There may be individuals who are eager to alter behaviors, thoughts, and feelings. There is a variety of methods to accomplish these goals that can be tailored specifically to the preferences of the client.

Sometimes pain is unavoidable, especially as a teen or young adult. You might be feeling sad, worried, or like no one else in the world understands. Maybe you are struggling in school or work, or having a hard time making friends. Or maybe you are in a difficult family situation, or are completely overwhelmed by what you want your future to be like. You may be noticing things like withdrawing from others or even physically harming yourself. However you are experiencing your pain right now, I welcome the opportunity to work with you to form new patterns and explore the pain that lies underneath your current ones.

Everyday living is not without stressors. How we react to events or interact in relationships can be a struggle as well as puzzling. Why do we feel the way we do? Why do we continue to make the same mistakes over and over again? How can our perceptions be so different from others? How do early experiences impact our perceptions, feelings, and behaviors? I provide a safe, comforting environment for you to explore and reflect on your past and recent experiences, feelings, and relationships. My approach is to facilitate change based on your expressed needs and goals.

My passion lies in working with children, young adults and their families who have been impacted by mental illness or social/emotional difficulties. I have experience working with youth and their families in various settings (residential programs, schools, afterschool programs and outpatient settings) over the course of my career.