Therapists in Sheffield, MA

Compassionate Family & Parenting Coach - creating together the design tools to transform isolation, addictions, & relationships with the world. Specializing with teens & young adults. I am a guide to an absolute place in your inner world - therefore moving beyond stuck-ness, anxiety & addiction. You may be a parent struggling with your teen’s screen or gaming addiction with no solution. Left alone, it could take years - if ever – to move to a wonder & zest for life. We build Life Path Design Tools to pull you from the difficult sinking spiraling of behaviors.

I welcome children, youth and adults to my therapy practice. At this time I am still accepting new clients and am offering phone and video sessions via Zoom or FaceTme for clients who are distancing or quarantined. If you do not have access to video calls I am willing to provide you with counseling appointments over the phone. It is my intention that, during this difficult and challenging time, no one who wishes to have therapy with me will be denied appointments due to a lack of electronic equipment. The focus of my therapy continues to be supporting individuals, whatever their age, who are recovering from traumatic experiences.

* DEPRESSION- ANXIETY- STRESS- TRAUMA- RELATIONSHIPS- MIDLIFE- LIFE TRANSITION - GRIEF AND LOSS - PHYSICAL ILLNESS - LIFE-PATH AND PURPOSE * I work with many individuals who feel that they have come to a crossroad, that their life situation is troubled or unfulfilling. Issues of low self esteem, anxiety, depression, feeling stuck or various stress related symptoms are common. Many tools are offered to assist the journey towards self empowerment and mastery, increased happiness and fulfillment. My approach include: in depth heart centered dialogue; mindfulness techniques, cognitive-behavioral , emotional healing; meditation and expressive arts.

Men and women who appear to benefit the most from working with me are those who arrive via their own motivation. They are clear that something is not working for them and they are open to investigating what might move them forward. Having curiosity as well as a willingness to expand their "comfort zone" contributes to a successful outcome. It is my intention to assist a client in expanding their understanding of their situation, others and themselves. Being "mindful" is more than a slogan; learning to be with things as they are or make changes adds greatly to well-being.

I can help you find peaceful solutions to challenges you face. My holistic approach welcomes your thoughts, body sensations, emotions, and spiritual beliefs. From the foundation of a trusting and respectful relationship, we customize treatment to your needs. Depending on our focus, I integrate tools from cutting edge models of therapy including Internal Family Systems Therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, EMDR, and mindfulness. My style is practical, compassionate, and interactive. I know that entering therapy takes courage. I believe deeply in your capacity to heal. As your therapist/guide I am committed to your healing and manifesting the life you want.

I work with clients age 18 and up who suffer from major mental illness as well as depression, trauma histories, eating disorders, anxiety disorders and relational problems. I have a long background in individual, couples and family therapy, having spent 13 years on the social work staff at the Austen Riggs Center in Stockbridge, MA. My practice is now centrally located in Great Barrington, MA. I studied at the Smith College School for Social Work and The Menniger Clinic in Topeka, KS before joining the staff at Austen Riggs. I have been in solo private practice since 2005.