Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Walpole, MA

Working with older teens & young adults — including college students & young professionals— I help clients navigate concerns such as anxiety, depression, and life adjustments that are causing stress, low self esteem, relationship concerns, stress due to perfectionism, feeling on edge, panic attacks, social isolation, feelings of “imposter syndrome,” & more. Navigating the 20s is a difficult time for many, as this is a time of internal and external changes that occur simultaneously, whether this includes one’s exploration of both personal and professional identity, relationship satisfaction, accommodating to a new city, and more.

I feel therapy is a modality for clients to tap into their own Human resilence. I appreciate the mind-body system. Life gives us challenges. As a therapist I will work with you to find your resilent capacity in a safe and compaaionate space. I will guide you in becoming more grounded and confident in yourself.

Whether clients are facing new stressors that impact their mood, relationships or behavior or they're struggling with long-standing concerns from childhood development, their family history or traumatic loss, I understand the isolation these challenges can bring and the difficulty that comes with processing and adjustment. For you and your relationships or for your child and family, beginning the journey toward change can be hard and overwhelming. Through a warm and collaborative approach, my work is focused on supporting clients as they begin and continue on their journey to develop new ways of thinking, feeling and relating.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist and owner of Allied Behavioral Healthcare, a group psychology practice offering evidenced based treatment for children, adolescents and adults. Through training in hospitals, school settings and outpatient behavioral health clinics, I have worked extensively with adults and children with complex presentations related to early attachment, familial and relational trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues and separation anxiety, ADHD and executive dysfunction, social anxiety, mood disorders, grief and loss, chronic illness and adjustment issues involving some of life's hardest circumstances.

Finding a therapist can be one of the hardest things to do, and trust takes time to build when looking to open up to someone. I am a Clinical Social Worker who strives to provide a safe and comfortable environment for all my clients using a client-centered approach, and utilize empathy, and compassion. I work collaboratively with you to hear your goals and create a realistic treatment plan with you to ensure we are meeting your goals.

I specialize in helping people who are struggling with trauma, anxiety, low-self-esteem, or who are coping with behaviors such as disordered eating, self-harm, or substance use. I take a warm, collaborative and holistic approach to help you better understand yourself, un-learn old ways of being, and develop the capacity to manage all that life brings. Together, at a pace you are comfortable with, we can explore places in your life where you feel stuck, and move towards the life you want to live. My goal is to help you find peace with yourself and with your body.

Unlimited Resilience LLC is a private mental health practice run by athletes for athletes. We see athletes of all ages and all abilities, from recreational youth to professional adults. Athletes come to us for a variety of reasons including depression, anxiety, disordered eating, compulsive exercise, recovering from injury, mental toughness, performance anxiety, and many others!

Are you looking to feel better about yourself? Do you feel stuck? Perhaps you have experienced a loss, trauma or change in your life and are wondering when you might start to feel less overwhelmed. I recognize the courage it takes to seek out a therapist. Whether you are seeking short or long-term support, I am here to help you by providing a safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment.

Adolescence is possibly one of the most difficult times in one's personal development. But with caring support from family and friends, and in conjunction with therapy, adolescents can achieve greater self-confidence and resilience. Positive changes occur when a client and therapist work in concert to find new perspectives that lead to better paths. Through a better understanding of individual struggles and environmental factors, we develop tools for success that enables clients to become the best version of themselves. My practice is a judgment free, calm and quiet environment for clients to manage their concerns and challenges.

Accepting New Patients! After many years experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor I've focused on addiction and dual diagnosis therapy. Specifically trauma as it relates to addiction and other mental health disorders. Helping patients work through past trauma and high stress situations is vital. Assisting in setting long term goals and objectives to live a happy and successful life. I don't want anyone being held back from the past, its key to live in the present, and learn how to live with what's going on around us.

Through open and client centered dialogue, I help my clients move through the challenges they are seeking support for by utilizing cognitive behavioral and narrative therapy. Development and practice of mindfulness strategies and introduction to how breath and movement can change anxious thought patterns to assist clients to transform their lives. They can feel positively connected to others and successful in achieving their defined goals.

Are you seeking more peace and joy in your life? Dealing with grief or seeking better connections with loved ones? As your counselor, I'm here to help you rediscover yourself, regain confidence, build resilience, strengthen relationships, and achieve independence. I approach counseling from a holistic perspective, focusing on what makes you wonderfully you, discovering more about your meaning and purpose in life, and prioritizing your hopes and aspirations for well-being. I foster a warm, nurturing, and supportive therapeutic environment for clients to share their stories, process, and transform.

I work with children, adolescents and their families. These families are varied and come in all the different ways families are made. I offer a lot of practical experience with problem-solving, negotiation and conflict resolution. Home work is often a part of my client session to be completed in between visits.

Life is sometimes overwhelming and therapy can help create possibilities! I am here to support you in identifying what is making you feel stuck and work with you to become the best version of yourself. I offer a warm and compassionate place for clients to talk about their pain and feel understood. I work with teens, college students and young adults experiencing depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, family and personal relationship difficulties, and academic or occupational stress.

My style is warm and casual, creating a dialogue that results in mutual insight and understanding. I like to use humor while providing an inviting environment to explore the problems and successes of your life. My approach is based in the Psychodynamic, Person-centered and Relational traditions in therapy but I also focus on helping people build skills to navigate the issues we experience in life through Cognitive Behavioral interventions.

I provide individual therapy for male and female adults, children (over age 10), couples and family therapy. I have helped clients working on a wide range of issues in my over 20 year professional career. My clients have described me as a good listener who is very patient. My philosophy is to help enable clients better understand themselves, the decisions that they make and learn how to make and follow through on different choices that may help improve their lives and functioning. I encourage prospective clients to call and ask questions to help determine if my treatment approach might be a good match for them

***Currently not accepting new clients as I will be out on leave until April 2020*** Life can be very challenging at times. There are ups and there are downs. Obstacles can block our path to growth and change. We can feel that we are screwing everything up forever but we must realize that we are just simply being human and going through the human experience. I believe that with support and guidance all of us can overcome any obstacle that life throws our way. I like to provide compassion, trust, and support to my clients so that they can feel empowered to face their obstacles and experience self-growth.