Health New England (HNE) Therapists in Oxford, MA

Are you feeling, afraid, depressed, anxious, overwhelmed or just feel like life is to tough. Do you feel like bad things only happen to you. Well don't feel alone, bad things happen to many people. Therapy is a chance to put things back into perspective and help get your life back on track. I base therapy on the individual needs of the client. Offering the highest level of care for clients in a safe, comfortable private setting. Client's learn to develop effective coping and problem solving skills to address life's challenges and to attain personal growth. TELEMEDICINE IS AVAILABLE TO ALL CLIENTS AT THIS TIME.

In my blended practice of mental health counseling and art therapy, I work with families, adults, and children, supporting them in identifying resources and strengths to regain emotional health. In sessions, we work together using the approach that best suits my clients' needs--- art therapy using hands-on creative projects to gently encourage self-expression and gain insight; cognitive behavioral therapy to positively shift thoughts and feelings; and dialectical behavior therapy to enhance mindfulness and increase resilience. Through this therapeutic work, clients develop ways to resolve their issues--- relieving depression, managing anxiety, positively changing behavior, processing trauma, healing from abuse.

With an extensive history of working with trauma-impacted youth as well as familiarity with Neurofeedback and Sensory Motor Arousal Regulation Treatment, I look to bring peace and healing through a multi-faceted approach. I firmly believe that healthy lives begin with bridging the gap between the body and mind. As a Peace Corps Volunteer in West Africa to working with Deaf youth and families, I have experience working with diverse populations and cultures and believe that a strong therapeutic rapport is the key to working towards each and every goal set by my clients.

Do you feel alone and need someone to turn to for help? Are you suffering from grief and loss? Have you ever gotten into legal problems,for anger outbursts,or relationships problems at home and or work? Are you fearful that you cannot stop using drugs and or alcohol? Do you experience feelings of sadness, worthlessness, feel disconnected or overwhelmed?

*UNABLE TO TAKE NEW PATIENTS AT THIS TIME * Seeking out help and treatment can be an intimidating process, especially when you are already struggling. I strive to create a safe, supportive and accepting environment to help heal and grow to reach your full potential. My passion is working with people who have endured a traumatic loss of a spouse or child, as well as women and couples dealing with an infertility diagnosis and who are seeking counseling to help build their family.

**NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** Are you ready to start making changes to improve your life? Is it time to develop your strengths to increase positivity? Would you like to learn ways to cope effectively with life's challenges? Have you decided that you no longer like the way you feel? Do you want to improve your mood and motivation? Are you looking for positive ways to improve relationships with your partners, kids, parents, friends, or coworkers? Do you wonder when the grief/loss will subside? Do you struggle with setting boundaries with those that you love? Do you struggle with your gender identity?

MY PRACTICE IS CURRENTLY FULL. I am a clinical psychologist licensed in Massachusetts and I conduct all of my sessions online. All sessions are conducted over a secure, HIPAA-compliant tele-health platform. I have extensive experience working with individuals, couples and families. I have worked with people across the developmental spectrum, from children to elder adults, for nearly 2 decades. My specialty is helping people address the challenges that get in the way of living a completely fulfilled life. Mood disorders, trauma, grief and loss, as well as difficult life transitions are some of these challenges.

I specialize in working with children, adolescents and adults with autism, body image issues, depression, and anxiety. Outside of my specialty areas I accept clients for most conditions. I take a client focused approach with all my clients regardless of age or gender and will explain all your treatment options. I offer Discrete Trial Teaching, CBT, ABA, Talk Therapy, Hypnosis and other treatment options. I welcome clients from all over Central Mass and Eastern CT and services are offered in-person and through telehealth. In home ABA also available. I am also trained as a trauma informed counselor.

AT THIS TIME MY PRACTICE IS FULL AND I AM NO LONGER TAKING NEW CLIENTS. There are times in life when we deal with obstacles that become too difficult to put into words. I utilize an integrative approach to support those who have a physical illness and disease in addition to supporting those who have experienced trauma, addiction, stage of life issues, work related issues, stress and emotional issues. I will focus on your specific needs to help you create a fuller integration between mind, body, and spirit and help you accomplish the deepest level of healing possible.

I am a licensed mental health counselor and licensed marriage and therapy therapist. I have counseled individuals and couples for 40 years. I bring a great depth and breadth of expertise to my work and a practical approach. I help clients learn about themselves and practice radical self-acceptance. I received a Ph.D. in Psychology at Saybrook Institute in San Francisco and a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology at Antioch New England University. I wrote Relationship Transformation: How to Have Your Cake and Eat It Too with my wife, Mary Ellen.

Have traumas or other events thrown your life off course? I see my job as helping people get back to their "regularly scheduled lives". Whether you have PTSD, or you are a bereaved parent or someone grieving a recent loss, I believe that with the right amount of understanding and validation, every person can successfully reclaim their lives and find his/her/their purpose again. As a consultant and Adjunct Professor specializing in grief and loss, I realize that not all losses are due to death. Grieving for a multitude of losses, including Learning Disorders, ADHD, and adoption, is my focus of treatment.

Jack has over 25 years of experience in the Mental Health field. He has provided clinical services to children, adults, families and couples in at various outpatient settings. Jack has also worked in school and vocational programs where he implemented treatment-based groups as well as individual therapy.

For the past 30 years I have enjoyed my work as a psychotherapist, art therapist and group psychotherapist. My practice is in Northampton, MA. I have available hours on Fridays and weekends. I facilitate two family support groups later in the afternoon and evening each week (scroll down to the bottom of this page to learn more.) In addition to my private practice, my counseling work takes me out to the Berkshires, to the Austen Riggs Center in Stockbridge, MA. My primary treatment objective is to support families and individual’s to discover their personal motivation to change.

We all need therapy at certain times in our lives. Good therapy will help you master the problems you are struggling with. You must feel your therapist understands your goals and can help you achieve them. I believe that people are strongly motivated to master their problems. Most people suffer from false self-blame and self-criticism. I have committed my practice to helping patients to overcoming their guilt, shame & anxiety.

Life is hard. Work is hard. Maintaining healthy relationships and raising kids is hard. Know what makes it easier? Talking about it. Because talking works. People in helping professions often experience burn out or compassion fatigue without knowing it. As a helping professional myself, I can tell you, you are not alone and it is possible to combat, process, and learn ways to regain your energy in life and reawaken your passion for helping others in your current role.

I am a social worker that does community activism. Many times people have problems because of the injustices built into our system. In my work in therapy I can help people to identify issues in their lives and give them skills to deal with situations they find themselves in. I want to remove stigma from mental health treatment by offering it to everyone. I am committed to treating people with every day issues that may negatively impact their lives so that they can move forward to have happy and successful lives. I want to listen to people and help them develop the skills they need.