Group Insurance Commission Therapists in Oxford, MA

I am so glad you are here! If you are experiencing anxiety or depression, substance use challenges, post-traumatic distress, sadness associated with grief, and loss, or have court-ordered therapy needs then this might be a great match for you. I have worked with clients in many settings and of many diverse backgrounds. I would love the chance to get to know you. A therapeutic experience with me is centered on YOU and together we will do hard things.

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, Mood Disorders, Social Skills, ASD (high functioning), PTSD, ADHD, Conduct Disorders are some of the diagnoses with which I have helped clients.

As a holistic provider, I focus on you, as a whole person. Over 30 years of counseling experience has given me a multitude of therapeutic techniques to draw on. Eclectic approaches often help with your success, and I will freely use whatever you have found helpful in the past including your beliefs, practices…. I’ll meet you where you are emotionally. Telehealth has become very useful in my practice. I primarily use this platform, but some office based services may be available. I offer a supportive, non-judgmental space, to help you achieve your goals and dreams, or just to improve the quality of your life. It’s up to YOU!

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My approach to treatment is supportive, collaborative and based on engaging personal strengths and inner resources. I believe in focusing on the current situation in peoples' lives and exploring the past as long as it has a demonstrable benefit for a client's present-day functioning. I strive to provide clear direction, insight and useful tools for achieving tangible results. I am supportive and challenging when necessary.

I have been practicing psychotherapy with individuals and families for over 25 years. My style is interactive and I utilize an eclectic mix of psychodynamic, relational, and cognitive behavioral approaches tailored to meet your individual and unique needs. I strive to provide a warm and supportive environment in which we can explore and better understand the issues and concerns you bring forward.

At Safe Space our group of therapists support a variety of clients including children, teens, adults, couples, and families. Each therapist uses their unique skill set to help create an individualized support plan for your specific needs. Our mission is to ensure clients have a safe environment to explore and learn.

Preparing for and starting a family is one of the biggest transitions you will make in your lifetime. Sometime this period of transition does not go as planned and it can feel overwhelming, filled with anxiety, grief, and isolation. Can you relate to this but find yourself pretending like everything is ok? Do you feel alone in your struggles? It can feel liberating to seek help and healing to share your story in a safe environment.

Hello, I am a clinical social worker who works with individuals presenting with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, trauma, and relationship challenges.

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and enjoy working with couples and individuals on relationship and other issues such as communication, conflict resolution, self-esteem, anxiety, stress, and depression. I have years of experience at various clinical settings. Other than my outpatient therapy work, I have an extensive experience providing wraparound service for families with children who have severe emotional and behavioral needs. I have worked for Elder Protective Services with elders who are neglected and abused. I have also provided psychiatric evaluation at emergency services and home-based family stabilization work for families with children who are in psychiatric crisis.

"Feeling like things need to change?" I have worked in the mental health field for the last 25 years with a wide variety of people. I have treated people for depression, trauma, anxiety-related issues, family problems, substance abuse, and other mental-health issues. I enjoy working with an individual, couple, or family with whatever issue that is presented. My past experience, which included working in corrections, has given me the ability to help an individual cope in the most undesirable circumstances. I have also been certified as a licensed drug and alcohol counselor.

In my psychotherapy practice, my goal is help my client overcome his/her anxieties, depression, internal conflicts and ambivalence that hinder him/her from living a full and fulfilling life. I am interested in the issues that keep individuals from achieving their goals in work and relationships. I use a variety of techniques that are tailored to individual needs and personalities to help them achieve their goals and improve their relationships and life satisfaction.

Going through one of many of life's ups or downs? Need to work through decisions and dilemmas in a supportive environment? Are you struggling to find a meaning or purpose at this stage of your life? I offer a genuine, eclectic perspective of sensitivity, empathy, support, and encouragement as people develop mastery in the areas/domains of their life of their choosing.

I see therapy as an opportunity for you to explore the meaning of your life experiences, and how those experiences affect your current situation. I focus first on establishing a comfortable therapeutic relationship where you can feel safe and supported as you investigate new ways of being. I want to help you explore and learn from your history and feelings: I typically ask questions, note patterns, encourage you to interpret events, and reflect your strengths and successes. In the process, you will gain insight, and be able to make deliberate choices that lead to positive changes in your life.