Teen Therapists in Wayland, MA

NEW PARENT'S GROUP STARTING NOW: I am starting a parent group that provides a positive alternative, as effective as individual therapy for your child or teen . The group experience will energize you with insight and support so you can restore your child's own natural self-righting capacities. I have been a child and family therapist for 35 years. I offer psychotherapy without the psycho-babble, liberating people of any age to use common sense and their family's love to make the most of life's opportunities.

Since 2001, I've had a passion for helping people improve their lives. I have a Solution Focused, Cognitive Behavioral approach that meets you where you're at in the moment. If you want to make dynamic changes in your life, then I would like to be there to help you make it. I'm offering Neurofeedback EEG treatment that uses technology in a dynamic way to treat ADHD, PTSD, Anxiety and Autism symptoms without medication! My specialties in Neurofeedback are for Sleep Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and ADHD.

I primarily work with tween and teen girls ages in 6th grade and up. I also provide parenting consultation and support. I see kids typically experiencing anxiety, stress, peer difficulties, family complexities, and/or low self-esteem. My style is based on being an approachable, funny, and down-to-earth adult who your child can trust. My job is not to solve their problems but to help them develop the tools to do so themselves without experiencing high-stress levels. I have a specialty in the behavioral approaches to child and teen weight loss for kids struggling with overweight or obesity.

Does your teen have worries and negative thoughts or feelings related to school, home or peers? I can help. With over 25 years of experience working with pre-teens, adolescents and adults, I have worked extensively with several schools in the Boston Metrowest area. I understand the intricacies of the home/school connection and am adept at partnering with parents to facilitate collaboration with all providers in the child’s environment. I have successfully worked with adolescents and families to address a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and ADD/ADHD.

I'm currently not accepting new patients. My name is Fernanda Alves, and I am originally from Brazil, where I received my bachelor's degree in Psychology in 2006. After graduating, I immigrated to the US to pursue my master's degree in mental health, which I completed in 2012. Since then, I have worked as an outpatient therapist for two nonprofit organizations, where I obtained experience working with children, adolescents, and families. At the beginning of 2020, I opened my practice, where I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I'm licensed in Florida and Massachusetts.

Perhaps you are seeking therapy due to feeling discouraged because you’ve worked hard to make things better and you haven’t noticed a major difference. Maybe overwhelming events from the past continue to deeply impact you. You could be reaching out because you’re experiencing anxiety, sadness, disconnection from others, difficulty navigating life transitions and managing stress. Maybe you’re aware of your child’s emotional dysregulation and a decline in their school participation. You might desire to have greater self-esteem and more fulfilling relationship, or just to feel more connected to yourself, to grow, and enjoy life.

Immediate Openings for Telehealth appointments! If you are ready to make some changes in in your life, I am here to help. I work with individuals who find that everyday stress, anxiety, life transitions, work or home related concerns, women’s issues and/or symptoms of ADD/ADHD get in their way and make them feel overwhelmed. If you are ready to learn more about yourself and use your strengths to help you make lasting changes, I am here to provide a safe and supportive space to help you work on personal growth. I believe change is always possible if you’re willing to take the first steps. Please email for a faster response time.

MY PRACTICE IS CURRENTLY CLOSED TO NEW CLIENTS. For over 30 years, I have had the privilege of working with and learning from hundreds of individuals, couples and families as they have wrestled with the personal and professional challenges of their lives. I believe that my clients find me to be very down to earth and human so it is easier for them to open up and be real with me. Every person's story and circumstances are unique but if someone is helped by the work we do together, it is generally because we form a relationship of trust and connection.

About Me and the Weaver Center Team: ME: Having been diagnosed with dyslexia, attention deficit, memory and organization problems in 1962 at Mass General Hospital in Boston and with the term for my disorder was Minimal Brain Damage (MBD) and Reading Retardation, some thought the hopes for me were going to be very complicated at the very least. so I have created an amazing group of highly trained and skilled professionals to work in a multidisciplinary center, the Weaver Center www.weavercenter.org please visit us

I help teens feel in better control of their experience, be more intentional with their choices, and develop new habits and awareness to increase their satisfaction. I help adults explore and evaluate the trouble spots in their lives. I can help you identify what it is that you want and explore how to develop new habits and awareness to increase your satisfaction so that you can move forward in the direction of your choosing. I believe that you have the capacity to heal, using pathways that we will navigate together. I welcome the privilege to accompany you on your journey.

I am driven by directness and efficiency. My approach is unencumbered by therapeutic conventions of insurance approval, clinical setting, and therapy tropes. I offer a novel approach to short and long term therapy in a location of your choosing, such as your home or office, or remotely at your discretion. I do not accept insurance, such that only you will determine the visit frequency. Please inquire if you wish to utilize aspects of my expertise as a Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Nutritionist, and/or Registered Yoga Teacher (200-hr) to augment therapy.

I consider it an honor to guide people on their journey through this life, to help them release old patterns of thought, feeling and behavior that interfere with their sense of well-being and wholeness, resolve the effects of lingering pain and/or past trauma, explore what is important and meaningful in their lives, and find new purpose and depth in themselves and in their relationship to the world around them. If you find yourself lost, in your relationships and/or your life, in a world that makes little sense, we can find a path and way of being that feels right for you in the most fulfilling way.

Life can feel overwhelming, whether our distress stems from not getting what we want, or getting exactly what we wanted and yet somehow still feeling unfulfilled. Anxiety, depression, or battling addiction can lead to feelings of frustration and hopelessness. The process of talking in a therapeutic setting is essential in cultivating self-awareness and obtaining the wisdom to make healthier choices. Each person is unique, and I am committed to finding what works best for every person who seeks my support.

Are thoughts about your life's stressors getting in the way of your goals? Are you struggling to get through the day without thinking about food or your body? If you are reading this, you may be contemplating taking that first step to receive support. Setting up an initial therapy appointment can be scary; I hope to ease the stress of the process, while working with you to achieve your therapeutic goals.

My practice is currently closed to new clients. Dr. Sandy Dupcak is a licensed psychologist specializing in culturally sensitive treatment of individuals, families, and couples. I particularly enjoy working with adolescents. My treatment approach is tailored to the needs of my clients and can vary from psychodynamic to very active coaching. Furthermore, I am a practicing sport psychologist, working with athletes and coaches on issues of performance enhancement. I also have 9 years of executive coaching and leadership training.

No one is born a parent. Parenting, and especially co-parenting, can be even more challenging when partners disagree, or when larger issues about the marriage or a divorce arise. I help parents understand how to be the best mothers and fathers they can be for their children, and how to work together to support them even under difficult circumstances. I also work directly with couples and families experiencing conflict (together or as individuals), and can provide divorce and family mediation when needed.