Therapists in Worcester, MA

My areas of particular expertise are family therapy, couple therapy, and parent training. In 30+ years as a practicing psychologist, I have also treated numerous adults, adolescents, and children in individual psychotherapy. Throughout my career, I have been involved in training mental health professionals and supervising their clinical work. Currently, I teach couples therapy and family therapy to psychiatry residents and psychology interns.

**Teletherapy Only** I specialize in individual and relationship counseling focused on building positive strategies to help you have the life and relationships that you desire. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, or other life stressors, I believe you can find relief in a short amount of time with some simple yet intentional changes, maybe just on how you view your situation.

Life is full of uncertainty. The uncertainty that life brings can lead to a great number of mental health challenges or even an unhealthy amount of stress. Whether life has presented you with a significant loss, an unexpected lifestyle change, or you want to heal from the effects of trauma, I want to be there to help you achieve a healthier and happier life.

I believe that most people, even young children, possess inner knowledge of how to solve their own problems. I view my role as a clinician who can help improve self-awareness, teach skills that bring an inner sense of peace and self-control, and assist in providing real world solutions to a multitude of mental health challenges that prevent an individual from functioning at their very best. In treating children and adolescents, their improvement often includes establishing a trusting connection not only with the client and parents but sometimes a team of supporters (i.e. teachers, PCP, and often psychiatrists).

I specialize in using cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) techniques that have been shown by research to be effective for specific disorders such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety, panic, phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder, selective mutism, separation anxiety disorder, oppositional-defiant disorder, tics and depression. I treat adults, teens and children. I am active, directive, and involved in working with you to get you rapid relief from suffering. Treatment starts with a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation. Make sure you get the exact kind of treatment that has been shown by scientific research to be effective for the condition from which you are suffering. You deserve that.

I have been in practice for 25 years and recognize the importance of having a therapist who is non-judgmental, supportive, caring and invested in change. My eclectic approach provides a safe environment by empowering people to ultimately accept themselves by reaching their innate potential. I carry no magic wand but rather a keen, sensitive and thoughtful ear.

I enjoy working with individuals looking for a safe place to explore their inner conflicts as they address life transitions, anxiety and depression. With over 30 years of practice, I have supported many clients in clarifying underlying issues and making changes that support living a more meaningful life. My approach to therapy is compassionate, ethical and non-judgmental with a focus on encouraging self-compassion/acceptance, identifying strengths and changing non-adaptive patterns. I draw from a broad range of approaches and training to meet each client's individual needs

Our practice offers clients a chance to collaborate to create a strength-based, client-centered, holistic treatment plan that will allow the client to achieve their goals through a wide variety of interventions for mind, body and spirit. Our group practice has a variety of clinicians who have an extensive history working with a wide variety of presenting problems, including mood and adjustment disorders, trauma, and family and relational issues. We will work with you to find creative and plausible solutions to the problems you are facing. We believe wellness is achievable, manageable, and sustainable for all clients.

*Please use the email function to contact me for the quickest response* You’ve finally decided! Perhaps you're tired of repeating the patterns that leave you feeling stuck, frustrated and disconnected. So often we tell ourselves that we are the problem- that it lies within us. That we are somehow wrong. A depressive. An anxious person. A bad person. These ideas come from stories that others (and society) tell us about ourselves; other people pinpointing what they see as significant and telling our own story to us. This leads to the distress so many feel in these trying times.

My particular areas of interests include (but are not limited to): depression/anxiety, life transitions, college mental health, LGBTQIA+ issues, emotion regulation, and family work. I have significant experience working with the LGBTQIA+ community, working with children/adolescents, and relationship work. I also have extensive training in risk assessments, individual, group, couples, and family therapy.

Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, parenting concerns, the effects of trauma, or are feeling overwhelmed by life stress, I believe you are doing the best you can with the resources you have available to you. My goal is to help you build on those resources, as well as discover within yourself the solutions that will enable you to take the steps toward improving your life.

I believe that every person has their own strengths and weaknesses. My job is help individuals understand these strengths, that will in turn help them reach their potential. My style of therapy is eclectic. I base my approach on an individual basis and try to meet the client where they are, at the present moment, and work from there. I believe that everybody is unique and I try to accomodate individual needs to the best of my ability. I prefer to use a humanistic approach to counseling. My existing clients describe me as being very laid back and understanding, which helps in the therapeutic process.

Do you struggle with feelings of being easily overwhelmed and sensitive to others, situations, and world events? Have you felt this way from a young age or are you parents of a child who is experiencing these symptoms? Has this led to feelings of being misunderstood by others, taken advantage of in relationships, or strained family relationships? Do you want to be able to improve your ability to manage day to day situations, communication, and feel understood? You know your life can be brighter and fuller but you just feel blocked?

Lynn is an experienced physician assistant with a demonstrated history of working in both the hospital & outpatient health care industry. Skilled in psychopharmacology, addiction medicine, and customer service. She is a strong healthcare services professional with a master’s degree in physician assistant studies, who graduated from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in 2015. As an appointed faculty member at MCPHS, Lynn has been a preceptor as well as a role model for practicing physician assistant students throughout their schooling careers. Lynn is a compassionate, knowledgeable and empathetic provider.

Life often throws curveballs and learning new ways to respond to stress can be one of the most important things we can do. I enjoy building relationships and watching others develop the skills they need to successfully overcome their challenges in life. Therapeutic work can be difficult, but I've found that a good sense of humor can go a long way.

Pathways To Wellness Associates, LLC assists high functioning individuals and families to recognize and achieve their full potential in a safe and supportive atmosphere. We provide the highest quality counseling services founded in theory and evidence based practices. Our licensed therapists specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Attachment, Self-Regulation, and Competency (ARC) Framework and Child and Family Therapy.

I have experience working with children and adolescents individually as well as within the context of their families. I have worked with clients in multiple settings including school, community, home, and residential facilities.