Trauma Focused Therapists in South Chatham, MA

All of us reach times in our lives when we need a little extra support. I am a strength based therapist who utilizes a trauma focused , person centered lens to support clients in reaching their full potential and identified goals. My practice focuses on meeting my clients where they are at and utilizing rapport to make progress towards positive life changes.

**No openings at this time.** We all go through difficult times in our lives, and I believe we all have our strengths when it comes to solving problems. If you are going through a tough time, feeling overwhelmed with new or ongoing challenges feeling anxious, depressed and/or hopeless, I may be able to help you navigate through your struggles. As a client centered and culturally aware psychotherapist, I focus on helping you identify your strengths by finding the right treatment modalities for your problems. By working together, we can identify your goals in the direction you want and create positive changes in your life.

I look forward to welcoming you into a therapeutic environment that is nonjudgmental, safe and supportive to allow you to set realistic goals for your wellness. We will work together to help you develop a skill set to heal, process and move forward in your life in a comfortable time frame that suits you.

Maura has extensive experience providing exceptional client-centered mental health counseling from a biopsychosocial perspective and is deeply committed to providing individual counseling to clients from a trauma-informed perspective. Maura views therapy and counseling as a collaborative process between the client and therapist and is committed to the human art of counseling. She has expertise in attachment-informed grief therapy and life transition counseling. Grief and life transitions can be a journey towards healing and personal growth when supported through compassionate therapy and counseling.

I am now accepting patients for my DBT group....Have you been feeling stressed, lonely, or unsure how to manage your emotions? I am a therapist licensed in both MA and NJ serving clients who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, PTSD, addiction and more. As a certified trauma specialist, I view therapy as a safe and secure place to process life experiences and build real, tangible tools for coping with the aftereffects of these experiences. It is my goal to help you regain peace of mind and learn how to better manage difficult life experiences.

I provide an empathic and supportive therapeutic relationship working toward the goals of healing past emotional wounds, developing healthier self-image and healthier relationships, and inspiring positive growth and change. I encourage the development of insight, self-understanding, self-acceptance, and self-compassion so that individuals can feel empowered to make choices which support their own satisfaction and well-being.

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with a Masters in Social Work. I work with people of all ages, sexuality, genders, and backgrounds. I particularly enjoy working with children; though I currently work with clients of all ages suffering from anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, those struggling with life transitions, and addictions. With all that's going on in the world today it's easy to become overwhelmed, and it can help to talk with someone outside of your circle.

I enjoy working with clients who have experienced a significant life change. They may be experiencing mental, emotional and physical symptoms of depression, anxiety or illness. As a grief therapist and clinical social worker, I use a holistic and integrative psychotherapy model that includes: Grief Therapy, EMDR, Emotional Freedom Technique, Narrative Therapy, Guided Imagery, Dream Work and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction.

Are you struggling with uncomfortable feelings you can't seem to shake? Do you find yourself unable to stop behaviors that are making life difficult? Are you finding it hard to make important changes in your life? If so...let's talk. We can work together to develop a plan of action to solve the problems that are troubling you and change the direction of your life.

Life is really HARD! Add the stress and complications of work, parenting, family issues, old stuff creeping back up … it can be unbearable at times! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has expertise working with individuals and families dealing with adoption and foster care, anxiety, depression, trauma, caregiving, grief and end of life issues. Sessions will focus on your strengths to help you make true changes in your life. In addition to individuals, I work with families. Families can be supportive but complicated. They are often the core of our world and therefore we and they are worth the effort to invest in.

Offering mindfulness meditation and deep relaxation sessions during these stressful times. Stress mgmt., mindfulness, meditation focused sessions via Telehealth can help you get through the pandemic. See more below**Clients tell me they find a safe space to talk and share feelings in our sessions. I use approaches that include mindfulness principals of self- acceptance, self-compassion, letting go of negative beliefs and thinking, positive psychology, stress management and relaxation, and staying focused and grounded in the present as we explore what will best help you feel refreshed, happier and enjoyment in life.

I specialize in dual diagnosis clients, particularly those with Borderline Personality Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, and substance or behavioral addictions. I treat the client as a whole person. With a trauma informed care approach, I utilize diverse therapeutic methods to treat and heal the client, their environment, and the family as needed.

I believe that we have everything within in us to heal and thrive. It takes courage to seek support when you are facing life challenges and I am here to accompany you on your journey. In my work with people, my goal is to help you connect to all your parts and understand that you have the capacity to heal past wounds, release old ways of being, and bring greater balance, harmony, and joy into your life.

We have the ability to reinvent our lives every day. I've worked successfully with adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, addiction, relationships, parenting, career stress, trauma, grief, and difficult life transitions. These issues can cause constant sadness or anxiety that prevent you from being yourself and enjoying life.

I am currently accepting new clients.

Have you or your spouse thought about divorce? Does one of you want out of the marriage and the other to save it? Are there ongoing issues of negative or unhealthy communication? Discernment counseling is specifically designed for couples experiencing indecision about the future of their relationship. It is brief; between 1-5 sessions, and provides couples a way to look at their options with increased clarity and confidence before making a life-changing decision. Couples participating in discernment counseling report greater success in moving forward, whether their decision is to work on their marriage or to move toward divorce.

**MY PRACTICE IS CURRENTLY FULL. I AM NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS.** Sara Moran is a psychotherapist and the founder of Cape Cod Art Therapy, a small and specialized psychotherapy practice working with all ages. The small size allows for a high quality service with personalized attention. Sara provides a safe holding space where individuals can begin to connect to their authentic selves.