UniCare Therapists in Oxford, MA

*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.

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.

Do you ever feel like all you can do is throw your arms up in the air? Do you just want to feel like a whole person again? Whether it is work, school, finances, relationships, children or some other source of stress, an excellent way to get back on confident feet is to work with a skilled clinician such as myself. Therapy can help build coping skills to manage life challenges, gain skills to redirect misguided or distorted thoughts and process emotions in order to have a better understanding of personal needs and how to meet them.

Treatment is results oriented, which means we work together at the beginning to define the changes that are meaningful to you. In a basic sense, psychotherapy is for thinking about feelings. We are all part of systems, be they family, work or society. The outcome is more freedom to be yourself. All inquiries and scheduling by phone: please call 508.885.3861 - Repeat your calls to reach me quickest in person. Written messages get lower priority and are considered hostile.

I work with children, adolescents and adults to promote learning, healing and growing. As a Client of mine, we focus on your strengths while we work towards managing your setbacks, pressures, and losses that life presents. I would support you to cope emotionally and rationally with these challenges. To build your resilience and power, I listen openly to who you are and who you want to become while gently pointing out reality .

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?

My treatment approach is integrative and personalized to my clients’ needs, focused on building a foundation of trust. I work with clients to identify underlying roots of problems and elicit existing and new strengths and resources. I prefer a holistic approach to treatment which, while based in a psychodynamic framework, draws from my specialized training in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, attachment based, trauma-informed and mindfulness modalities. I work with adults ranging from young adulthood through end of life, using a culturally-sensitive approach.

Are you stuck or have you lost the way in your emotional life due to grief or trauma? Are memories from the past preventing you from moving forward? Are worries of the future keeping you from living today? Do you find yourself reacting more strongly to people and situations than you should be? Are you losing hope? I have news for you…time itself won’t get you back on track. It is what you do with the time that will make the biggest difference. If you do not take action now, you will likely continue down an unhealthy or unproductive path.

My approach to psychotherapy is integrative and individualized, rooted in psychodynamic and relational approaches, while drawing on other modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness techniques. I identify as an ally to the BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and disability communities and value working across the spectrums of gender, race, sexuality, and class. I work with adults of all ages and provide individual, couples, and group therapy. My style has been described as warm, empathic, and attuned.

My therapeutic approach is fundamentally based on concepts of insight, skill-building, relationship and resilience. I am supportive and direct. While the past can influence our perspectives and behavior, I believe our current choices readily predict our future. Psychodynamic, structural and skills-based psychotherapy, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), guide my work with clients. I am trained in solution-focused CBT, and psychodynamic approaches to relational issues.

**CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS FOR TELE-HEALH VISITS (MA, NC, DE RESIDENTS)** Greetings! Struggling with sadness, depression, and/or unhappiness? We specialize in the individualized and compassionate treatment of low mood and depression. We aspire to help our patients recover and return to their lives and relationships feeling whole again. We help people boost happiness, mood, meaning in life, joy, self-care, and overall well-being and flourishing, with evidence-based psychological and medical interventions.

You: "Enough is enough". You're ready for personal change. And now it's time to choose a therapist who is a good fit for you. Rapport is key in therapy. You need to be able to be quite open with how you think and feel. I may be a good fit for you if you are looking for these qualities: warmth, good listener, nonjudgmental, someone you feel you can trust and someone who empowers you to make your own decisions by asking key questions.

Accepting new clients M/T/W/Th 10 am-4 pm If you do not feel like yourself, and something is getting in the way of living out your full potential; you are not alone. Recognizing a desire for something different is a great place to start, and searching for a therapist to support you on your journey is a brave next step! It takes time, attention, energy, and strategies to improve the way we live, feel, and connect with others and it absolutely can be done.

I believe that connecting with the right counselor is an important step in having an effective therapeutic process. I am a compassionate professional who works from a holistic approach to focus on wellness of the body, soul, and spirit with a Christian perspective. My work is tailored to the individual in the process of change, healing, or recovery. My experience includes working with adolescents with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges, as well as individuals with domestic violence, sexual abuse, trauma, and co-occurring disorders. I invite you to call and take the first step towards the healing process.

If you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or you are suffering from trauma and loss, I look forward to speaking with you. I am an individual therapist with over thirty years of experience helping individuals of all ages. My background includes a foundation in nursing practice in acute medical settings, community mental health, and private practice. As a therapist, I believe each person has the ability to heal and my goal is to help you facilitate your own growth through evidenced-based treatment.

In treatment we will work together to create a therapeutic environment that supports personal growth, self fulfillment and healing. I believe strongly in client autonomy and see my role as a supportive professional who will collaborate with you to develop a working relationship that promotes the safe and respectful exploration of your unique life challenges.

Ronda D Jones Tobey, LMHC, LADC, CADC, SAP, MAC believes in a Healthy Person/Family not just the basic therapy.