Trauma Focused Therapists in Worcester, MA

*NEW CLIENTS ACCEPTED via TELEHEALTH* Ever feel like you have a way to do something, and though it does not work the way it seems like it should, you feel it “works for you?” Do you find that you have a way of behaving and struggle to break free from yourself? I find that humans act in patterns. We think about a problem and act in a way that is the most comfortable to us and tend to repeat these patterns regardless of the result. I work with people living with depression, anxiety, trauma, anger concerns, separation/loss/grief issues, and people coping with discrimination.

My clinical work experience has been with children, adults and families. In working with individuals to develop a therapeutic relationship, the individual is able to recognize areas for growth and development. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing ADHD, adjustment issues, affective disorders, parenting challenges and trauma. In our work, the individual defines their maximum level of potential and works collaboratively to attain their goals. I practice using evidence based treatment interventions through a Solution Focused approach.

You have taken your first step towards discovering something new about yourself. You are searching for a counselor/therapist who can support you in understanding your present reality and guide you to a tomorrow with greater hope, courage and self-knowledge. I am here to provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you to explore those areas of your life that are keeping you from maximizing your potential. My specialties include Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Trauma (PTSD), Substance Use Disorders, and Pastoral Counseling. I am an Adolescence Community Reinforcement Approach (ACRA) certified clinician and trained in Trauma Focused CBT.

Are you looking for a coachy therapist? or a therapisty coach? Are you feeling not heard or seen in your relationships? Have you not accomplished your goals - personally or professionally? I enjoy working collaboratively with motivated adults looking to understand the barriers to full expression and fulfillment in their lives. I tend to be direct and engage in lots of active dialogue in order to provide alternative viewpoints from which people gain insight and grow to achieve their goals. I believe we are all perfect, and life events interrupt our belief of that. We can heal this belief through exploration and understanding.

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 engage with individuals by meeting them where they are. My current practice includes clients with a history of trauma, or with problems related to mood or anxiety. I aim to help clients learn about themselves, and how to respond to life rather than react to it.

I believe that successful treatment of children, youth, adults, and families occurs when the treatment approach is client-centered, family-focused, culturally competent, and reliant on evidenced-based treatment modalities. For over 25 years as an LICSW I have worked with a wide range of mental health issues including trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and attachment disorders and how they impact the overall functioning of the client and the family. I have extensive clinical experience working with children and families in a variety of settings including home and school, outpatient clinics, and inpatient adolescent treatment program.

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

Currently, not accepting new clients. I have a special interest in issues of diversity and inclusion and exploring clients' unique experiences and relationships with their intersecting identities (e.g., race, ethnicity, Deaf/hard of hearing/child of deaf adults, religion, gender, sexuality). My particular areas of interest include trauma/PTSD, LGBTQIA* identity, depression/anxiety, major life transitions, college mental health, emotional regulation, multiculturalism and immigration. I have experience and training in psychological assessments, individual, group, and family therapy.

As a licensed mental health clinician, I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, and trauma related disorders. I work with families to improve relationships and individuals of all ages who suffer from traumatic experiences.

PLEASE NOTE: I am not currently accepting new clients and will be out on leave from September 2019 through December 2019. I will be back in the office January 2020.

I have a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Assumption College. I practice cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma focused cognitive therapy and have trained to work with families and children. I strive to be nonjudgmental with a focus on individual and strength-based treatment. I believe we have skills already in place that have worked for us in the past that we need to begin to use again or adjust how we use them.

I provide psychotherapy therapy to adults and couples struggling with depression and other mood disorders, anxiety, self-esteem, life transitions, traumatic histories, LGBTQIA+ issues, and interpersonal relationship problems. My clinical experience has been primarily focused on working with folks with significant trauma histories and/or members of the LGBTQIA+ community. You can expect me to show up fully and authentically in my therapeutic work. I believe that you are the expert on your life and my goal is to work collaboratively with you to support you in moving towards a more joyful, authentic, and wholehearted way of living.

I have several years of experience working with the adult population dealing with : Family and couples counseling, dual diagnosis, trauma, psychosis, personality disorders, anxiety, depression and substance use disorder. Together we will work on different treatments such as : coping skills, problem solving, CBT, DBT and remain solution focused. Everyone is individualized, not everyone fits into the same starting point or same modality of treatment.

Our team of clinicians work with individuals ages 17+, offering individual counseling, couples counseling, evaluations, and consultations. We have male and female clinicians available.

Thirty years' experience working with children, adolescents, families, and adults from every walk of life. Using a holistic approach to counseling involving mind, body, and spirit to help and support clients through their journey into recovery. Client-centered, bilingual and bi-cultural. Professional background on family and individual therapy, alcohol and substance abuse, trauma recovery, dual diagnosis, cultural transition, intimate partner violence, and pastoral counseling.

Is your child scared at night? Experiencing nightmares or refusing to sleep in their own bed? Is coronavirus keeping you and your family in a constant state of panic and fear? Does your teen struggle with OCD or social avoidance? As a parent, do you feel hopeless and at your wit's end? I am here to help you. As someone who specializes in the treatment of childhood and adolescent phobias, anxiety, and fears, I recognize the toll these struggles take on parents and the family system as a whole. In addition to OCD and anxiety, I also help my clients build confidence in themselves and work with them to build healthy relationships.

I am NOT accepting new clients- I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who believes that change is always possible and that we each have the ability to work towards a life that is meaningful and in line with our truest self. I will join you on a journey towards wellbeing with empathy, support, non-judgment and assertiveness. I use a variety of evidence-based therapy techniques, and I have advanced training in trauma treatment. I am certified in EMDR and have extensive experience helping clients overcome trauma, so they can live a more fulfilling life in the here and now.

With 30 years local and global experience as a master coach, spiritual director, vocational counselor, mediator, certified holistic counselor and educational consultant for the able and disabled, I accompany you as you navigate personal challenges, career and life transition points to live life fully despite present difficulties. I provide a caring and respectful environment where your confidence can be strengthened and spirituality used as a resource. For those interested in our Reconciliation Leadership approach, based on vocational calling to leadership, https://virginiaswain.com/leadership-programs/reconciliation-leadership,

I am a bilingual (Español/English), bicultural, Mental Health Counselor with more than 20 years of experience working in both private practice and community health centers with diverse client population and multi-stressed families. I am specialized in treating anxiety, depression and post traumatic stress symptoms in which I often use the newer techniques such as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) where the resolution is sometimes rapid and symptoms no longer dominate your life.