Therapists in Princeton, MA

FYI: faster to reach me via email. I'm down to earth and focus on a therapeutic style that is collaborative, trusting, open, and honest. In practice, I use multiple theoretical perspectives to encourage growth through learning, challenging beliefs, trusting yourself, and skill building. Utilizing CBT, I teach mindfulness, self-esteem, and coping skills. Attachment Theory and Emotionally Focused therapy help develop advanced skills with intimacy, communication, and conflict resolution. I have advanced training in Facilitative leadership and Supervision and have extended my practice into the arenas of Job coaching and Life Coaching

As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a successful life. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve current challenges. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from a more fulfilling and meaningful life. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you!

Helping individuals overcome difficult challenges in their lives and create meaning from those experiences has been my mission for the last decade. I strive to create a warm and safe space that fosters a strong, genuine, working therapeutic relationship. My clinical style is an integrative, collaborative, and strength-based approach to therapy. Some areas of expertise include, but are not limited to, addiction/recovery, trauma, life transitions, interpersonal relationship/romantic relationship problems, grief, coping skills, anxiety, and older adult mental health.

About Louisa Gould, LICSW: People seem to find me when they are supposed to in life. Clients who come to see me, often feel as though they need support with something in life. Mainly I find that most of us experience some sort of interruption in our lives. These interruptions can be addictions, losses, toxic relationships, difficult decisions, traumatic situations or can take many other shapes and forms throughout life. It is my belief that it is through these interruptions, that people often seek counseling and support. No one should have to travel through life alone.

Imagine the best you can be. Imagine the best future possible. Your future doesn't have to be your past. Whether your issues are relationship, professional, life or health related our collaboration will identify, prioritize and help you achieve your goals. Together we travel a path of personal exploration and growth, while working to alleviate emotional distress. We begin by assessing issues causing pain. Then as partners, we determine what feels most comfortable. Your treatment path is as individual as you are. We select from a variety of insight oriented and cognitive behavioral therapies, including relaxation training and the expressive arts.

For the past 30 years, I have been providing mental health services to adolescents, college students, adults, and families. My approach would be to work collaboratively with you focusing on your strengths and your capacity for resilience.

Life does not go according to a plan or road map, as much as we would like it to. Sometimes we need a little help in regaining our focus or footing. Do you need someone to help you find your inner strength to be the best possible version of yourself? Are you ready to make a change in your life but not sure how to go about it? Maybe you need to make a change but are not quite ready. If you said yes to any of these or have other concerns, I would like to help you.

Life can be very challenging at times. Often, we find ourselves in places, wondering how did I get here? Or not again? Although the details may be different, you will find repeated themes in your life. The first step in solving any problem is to identify the problem. We will work together to gain an understanding of: why you are where you are at this time in your life, what you would like to change, and learn the tools needed in order to effectively make the changes and establish long and short term goals.

Are you tired of the way you have been feeling? Are you beginning to think your situation is hopeless? Have friends or relations mentioned your alcohol and/or drug use to you? Do you find you need to apologize for your behavior? Perhaps you have legal issues as a result of your use. Do you believe your alcohol and/or drug use may be to blame for the difficulty in your life? Or, instead, are you troubled by a loved one's substance use disorder? I am a professional who specializes in and has experience working with individuals, couples, and worried family members. If you are ready to take action, please contact me.

I can help individuals cope with life crises. I also enjoy working with couples and families to help them communicate more effectively with one another. People feel comfortable talking to me because I care, I listen and I understand.

Two Board Certifications in Psychiatry, Medication as needed and Counseling, Holistic and Integrated Approaches, Expert Behavioral Health, ADHD Focused Treatment, Trauma and Relationship Recovery. Quick Appointments, Active Therapeutic Engagement, Effective Couples Counseling- Evenings and some Saturday appointments available. Faith Based Clinician.

Individuals who seek help are incredibly courageous, and I am grateful to be a small piece of their journey along the way. My approach uses various modalities that are both, structured, and unstructured, depending on the needs of those I'm serving. Everyone deserves to have an opportunity to feel relief, joy, grounding, and security. This looks different for all, and I'm happy to adapt as needed while supporting in reaching the ultimate goals outlined. I offer the most experience with individuals who have experienced trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, relationship issues, ADHD, and addiction.

Beacon of Hope Counseling is a Somatic Informed private group practice that offers in-person and telehealth specialized mental health services for individuals throughout their lifespan. Our clinicians specialize in LGBTQ+, Trauma, Chronic Health Conditions and Pain, Substance Use Disorders, Anxiety/Depression, ADHD and issues around coming of age. We understand the connection between our bodies and our minds and believe that restoring these connections facilitates growth and change.

Do you find yourself searching for that something somewhere that is going to magically make it all better? Do you find yourself saying “if only” & “but why?” No need to go looking somewhere else! You already have this ability inside of you. You just need help finding it. Asking for help is hard. You’ve taken the first step by searching here. In our hurry to get somewhere better we bypass one of the most important steps. Owning & accepting what is true for us right now in this moment.

"Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions." -Dalai Lama If you had a magic wand, what would you change? What would you keep the same? Where and what do you see yourself doing in 6months, 1 year, 5 years from now? We cannot always control what happens to us but we can work through and process the way we are coping. If you have goals or need help with setting and accomplishing goals, you are on the right track!

Emotions are complex entities, fed by our experiences, beliefs, and relationships they can be both difficult to express and understand. For individuals who feel overwhelmed by their emotions compounded by the every-day stressors that life can bring, therapy provides a pathway to enhanced wellbeing. Tackling the misconceptions and stigmas that therapy is a privilege for a select few, my goal is to help put the power of self-awareness into the hands of all individuals through a mental health plan of action with a modern nuance that feels relevant to the realities of today.

The Bridge: A Center for Hope and Healing strives to provide clients with an opportunity to make lasting changes in their lives. A positive, therapeutic relationship with a compassionate therapist can bring about healing and transformation.

My specialty is helping others develop an optimistic state of mind. I have learned that every person is the right person to help when they are ready. You are far more powerful than you may think, and you can have a profound impact on your own happiness. Changing your thoughts and behaviors can be difficult. It takes time and practice, but it can be done. Our brain has a dramatic impact on how we think, feel, and behave from moment to moment. Everyone can experience negative thoughts and emotions sometimes, but it is how you accept, express, and cope with them that turns into your reality.

Not currently accepting new clients. Experienced psychotherapist working with adult individuals dedicated to helping them achieve life goals and improve quality of life. Anchored in Hope is the premise of my practice, providing the foundation to utilize client's strengths to reach their goals. There is always hope. Individuals come to me seeking support for anxiety, depression, grief, substance use and trauma disorders. Certified Grief Educator, IFS Level 2. Each case is different and individualized treatment meeting client's needs is important. Developing a therapeutic relationship with the right person is also very important.