Therapists in Worcester, MA

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 17 years of experience in residential schools and outreach mental health clinics. I use a mix of therapeutic treatment modalities, including CBT, ABA, Humanistic, Rogerian, Psychodynamic, Interpersonal, Family Systems, and Motivational Interviewing. I treat anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders, PTSD, OCD, ODD, reactive attachment, and other related issues, conditions, and disorders.

Life is sometimes met with challenges, disappointments, confusion, loss, betrayal and fear; these feelings, thoughts and experiences have proven difficult for us to navigate at times and thus may require professional help to find a path forward. The focus is to assist clients in developing the necessary skills to be mentally resilient, better function in relationships, explore/own sexual -self, develop a healthy sense of self and be confident with their own identities.

I counsel both individuals and couples coping with stress, anxiety and a history of trauma. LGBTQ community welcome. Stress can trigger anger and irritability or perhaps generally feeling lost, empty, isolated or disconnected. My goal for my clients is to begin by feeling less isolated and then generally more able to navigate life’s inevitable ups and downs. We will work together to improve your communication, strengthen (and heal where necessary) interpersonal relationships and devise some coping skills that will be useful moving forward. Contemplating change takes courage but all things are possible.

Accepting NEW patients as of February/ March 2024! Emily Murcko is a Boston-based clinical psychotherapist specializing in the holistic treatment of trauma-related disorders. Emily is passionate about providing empathetic, trauma-informed care to all of her patients, utilizing a wide variety of techniques, with a primarily person-centered approach. Above all, Emily believes the quality of connection between therapist and patient is critical, and is dedicated to creating strong interpersonal bonds in the therapeutic milieu.

I enjoy working with people who have relationship issues, family or workplace stress or are having trouble adjusting to or dealing with life’s challenges and circumstances. I am open minded and easy to talk to and connect with. My style is interactive and collaborative. I provide a safe, comfortable, and open space for you to share you challenges, concerns, and burdens. I deliver therapeutic support with compassion, empathy and encouragement. I am really looking forward to meeting you and working with you to help you through your challenges.

I am currently accepting new clients via telehealth between the hours of 8-2 M-F. I have 20+ years of experience working with children, families, and adults from all walks of life who are working on a wide variety of personal and interpersonal concerns. I borrow from a variety of therapeutic interventions to help others deal with the difficulties they are facing.

Perhaps you are an incredibly caring person who puts other people’s needs first. You enjoy giving your time and energy towards making others feel happy, and perhaps you’ve been playing on the sidelines in your own life. But, you secretly fear you won’t get love or respect back if you did not do so. So perhaps, you keep doing and giving and playing quietly. Truth is, this depletes you and leaves you not living the life you were truly meant to live. As head of household or business, you feel tired, stressed and perhaps not as happy as you’d like to be. And, you’ve neglected your own needs in mind, body and spirit for some time now.

I am a senior, experienced and ethical psychotherapist who works with adults, couples and families within the context of individual, group and couples therapy. My work with you is strength-based and solution-focused and will help you with coping and self-help strategies, communication and conflict resolution skills, resolve emotional conflicts, and increase satisfaction with your life and functioning. I treat all mood illnesses and adjustment disorders, such as life stages, transitions, and negative stressors. I'm experienced with extensive and diverse populations and cultures, and have knowledge with illness and disabilities.

Are you a young adult struggling to navigate professional life? Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed about the next steps in your life? Are there childhood experiences impacting how you want to show up in your life today? Starting therapy can be daunting, but you're here, so you're one step closer to positively changing your current situation.

Like a butterfly emerging into life, a child requires safety, care, and attunement. I believe in supporting child and adolescent emotional growth and developmental processes throughout the life cycle especially when hardships are faced, such as, trauma, bullying, anxiety, and other concerns. My approach is collaborative as I work closely with the parents, schools, and other collaterals involved to enhance over all well-being in every capacity of the child's environment. Always stemming from a strength-based perspective, using Play and Expressive Art Therapies, Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioral Therapies, and Somatic Experiencing.

We specialize in treating children, adolescents and couples. Our initial focus is to establish a therapeutic relationship with our patients who we work with as we believe that is the foundation for effective therapy. We currently have evening appointments on a weekday in addition to weekends. We offer empathetic listening and also provide direct but therapeutic feedback and support to the individuals we work with. We strongly believe in meeting our clients where he, she or they are at and facilitating him, her or them in addressing the presenting problems.

Therapy should be about you. I will start where you are at today and together we will map out a direction to get you to where you are happier, more fulfilled, and coping well. Depression and anxiety can make you feel like you'll never be happy again but together we can prove it wrong! Change takes courage and together we can help you to find the hope and belief in yourself that you can change and that you deserve to be happy.

Our group practice centralizes care for People of Color, Queer, Transgender, Nonbinary, Neurodivergent, and Disabled communities. We are BIPOC & QT2S+ led. As integrative, holistic healers, we help you work through life adjustments, anxiety, depression, and trauma. If you are entering a process of self-exploration and want to own your place and identity in this world with skilled providers who mirror you, welcome home. Together, we'll discover the parts of you that need to be witnessed, healed, released, and cleared so you can reclaim and empower the parts that have been neglected, forgotten, or ignored.

My practice focuses on treating adolescents, teens, and young adults experiencing anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, life transitions, depression, and family conflict. I provide a supportive environment where each client learns they do not have to navigate their challenges alone, while instilling confidence in them and their ability to face them head-on. I help individuals and families develop insight, understanding, and compassion for themselves and others. My goal is to equip my clients with skills to become more resilient and successful.

Are you struggling to keep up the appearance of having everything under control? Do others label you as "successful" or reliable? Are you the friend or family member people commend as "strong"? Do you often prioritize others at the expense of your own needs, feeling like you give more than you receive in relationships? Does it frustrate you when your efforts and energy aren't reciprocated? If you long for peace, clarity, and deeper fulfillment, it's time to prioritize yourself. I specialize in helping individuals like you. Contact me for a free consultation where I can answer any questions you have & to see if we'd make a good team.

I specialize in supporting people who seek growth in personal development, navigating life transitions, relationship issues, parent coaching, dating coaching and goal development.

Are you a highly motivated individual who is ready to do the work to be the conscious creator of your life, work and relationships? I offer an empowered approach to healing. While trauma happens to all of us, healing from it is a choice that benefits not only ourselves, but everyone around us. I use a holistic and trauma-informed lens that gets to the root and sets you free from past trauma and shame cycles. I help you connect the dots from the past to your present. As a result, you step into your power and start to create a ripple effect in your work, life and relationships. Reach out to schedule a brief initial consult.

I work collaboratively with clients in facing challenges related to life transitions, relational issues, anxiety and depression. I am committed to supporting clients in gaining greater insight and self awareness about feelings, thoughts and internal conflicts that may impact your living a more satisfied 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 believe that we all possess the capacity to change and with the right support and guidance, make changes we may have not thought possible.

Baker Mental Health offers a variety of clinical services, including psychotherapy, group therapy, psychological testing, court evaluations, mental health and substance use evaluations, consultation, and trainings. We work with each individual to help them to achieve their personal goals, and to overcome any obstacles they may be facing. ​