Trauma Focused Therapists in Worcester, MA

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.

*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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with extensive experience treating Substance Use, Mood Disorders, and Personality Disorders using evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Combining these tried and tested therapies with genuine compassion, validation and understanding is how we will help build insight and resilience to find a path toward the living the life you want.

Sometimes life can become overwhelming; when the life you imagined does not resemble the life you live. There is often a sense of frustration that comes when you’re trying to find meaning in your experiences. Loneliness, fear, depression, guilt, shame, toxic relationships, trauma, and anxiety may stand between you and your purpose. I would be honored to help you work to learn skills, recognize resilience, find meaning in the chaos, and begin the journey of becoming a little better every day. I am a LMHC with over 14 years of experience in the mental health field and I also offer a faith based- approach with Christian clients.

It can be easy to look like you've got it all together on the outside. Being the "strong" or "successful" friend, family member, and colleague. Getting stuck in the cycle of showing up and supporting those around you while neglecting or not attending to your own needs. It can be exhausting. Life is "good," but you desire more. You struggle with asking for help, and as a result, you suffer in silence. Together, we can create a space to become the best version of yourself. The first step is often the hardest, but I will be there to meet you halfway. If you're ready and willing to be helped, call me today for a free consultation.

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).

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I AM UNABLE TO ACCEPT NEW PATIENTS AT THIS TIME. OPENINGS EXPECTED IN JUNE 2022. Change is possible. Our darkest moments and greatest challenges can lead to the most powerful transformations. Whether you are struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, loss or relationship issues I will work with you with compassion and respect while guiding you to effectively make desired changes. As a trained and licensed mental health counselor, I understand how trauma, oppression, life changes, conflictual thoughts, loss and emotional instability can lead us to feel disconnected from ourselves and others.