Photo of Michele Lareau-Alves, Counselor in 01746, MA
Michele Lareau-Alves
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CST
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Holliston, MA 01746
Waitlist for new clients
What do you yearn for? Perhaps a fresh start, a new outlook or a rekindling of the fires that brought you together? My clients come to me with a range of issues, from the stress of life to the loss of intimate connection. I engage with a diversity of people, lifestyles and relationships. The work we do together provides an opportunity to learn new ways of being, listening and understanding, as well as finding pathways to repair and growth.
What do you yearn for? Perhaps a fresh start, a new outlook or a rekindling of the fires that brought you together? My clients come to me with a range of issues, from the stress of life to the loss of intimate connection. I engage with a diversity of people, lifestyles and relationships. The work we do together provides an opportunity to learn new ways of being, listening and understanding, as well as finding pathways to repair and growth.
(508) 955-5272 View (508) 955-5272
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Sarah Donohue
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Holliston, MA 01746  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Do you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, and insecure? Has your relationship been wounded or lost its spark? Are you feeling dissatisfied or stuck with some aspect of your life and not sure how to make a shift? Has becoming or being a parent turned your world upside down? Life is full of transitions and stressors and it’s hard to stay in tune with ourselves, our partners, and our family members as we grow, change, and deal with stress. Sometimes we all need a safe space to process, reconnect, and heal – to speak our pain, communicate what we need, and be supported as we tap back into love and connection.
Do you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, and insecure? Has your relationship been wounded or lost its spark? Are you feeling dissatisfied or stuck with some aspect of your life and not sure how to make a shift? Has becoming or being a parent turned your world upside down? Life is full of transitions and stressors and it’s hard to stay in tune with ourselves, our partners, and our family members as we grow, change, and deal with stress. Sometimes we all need a safe space to process, reconnect, and heal – to speak our pain, communicate what we need, and be supported as we tap back into love and connection.
(774) 217-7608 View (774) 217-7608
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Sofia P. Reddy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Holliston, MA 01746  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
If you're feeling anxious, lonely, sad or overwhelmed right now you are not alone. These are all normal responses to stressful and unpredictable times. It's important that you take time to attend to your emotional needs and well-being. Whether you're a parent trying to juggle work demands while caring for young children or a healthcare professional feeling burnout and compassion fatigue, I can help. The antidote to burnout is having a strong support system and practicing self-care so you can access your inner resilience.
If you're feeling anxious, lonely, sad or overwhelmed right now you are not alone. These are all normal responses to stressful and unpredictable times. It's important that you take time to attend to your emotional needs and well-being. Whether you're a parent trying to juggle work demands while caring for young children or a healthcare professional feeling burnout and compassion fatigue, I can help. The antidote to burnout is having a strong support system and practicing self-care so you can access your inner resilience.
(774) 854-3231 View (774) 854-3231
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Jerome P Rubin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Holliston, MA 01746
Not accepting new clients
Hello, welcome to my practice. In our time together, my goal is for you to experience yourself as a unique individual along with understanding that there is nothing uniquely wrong with you. People are often judged for having problems. if you use insurance to pay for sessions, therapists are required to give you a diagnosis, indicating what is wrong and what needs to be fixed. This is not the way I look at people. There is no one who is free from suffering, which is not even the problem. Instead our "struggles" stem from a lack of compassion towards ourselves.
Hello, welcome to my practice. In our time together, my goal is for you to experience yourself as a unique individual along with understanding that there is nothing uniquely wrong with you. People are often judged for having problems. if you use insurance to pay for sessions, therapists are required to give you a diagnosis, indicating what is wrong and what needs to be fixed. This is not the way I look at people. There is no one who is free from suffering, which is not even the problem. Instead our "struggles" stem from a lack of compassion towards ourselves.
(508) 277-8770 View (508) 277-8770

Online Therapists

Photo of Kathryn Cumming, Counselor in 01746, MA
Kathryn Cumming
Counselor, MA, CAGS, LMHC, Cert, EMDR
Verified Verified
Holliston, MA 01746
I am accepting new clients for EMDR only. I am a certified EMDR therapist. Don’t have time to go to therapy? Don’t want to get into” it”? What takes months or years in traditional therapy can take weeks with EMDR. With intensives ( 3-4 hour sessions 2-3 times in one month) or extended EMDR sessions ( 1.5-2 hour sessions one time per week for one to two months) you can feel better in a matter of 2-3 sessions and not have to talk about what you are feeling or process emotions like you do in traditional therapies. We focus on your strengths and comfort level & we will tailor your therapy for what works with your busy schedule.
I am accepting new clients for EMDR only. I am a certified EMDR therapist. Don’t have time to go to therapy? Don’t want to get into” it”? What takes months or years in traditional therapy can take weeks with EMDR. With intensives ( 3-4 hour sessions 2-3 times in one month) or extended EMDR sessions ( 1.5-2 hour sessions one time per week for one to two months) you can feel better in a matter of 2-3 sessions and not have to talk about what you are feeling or process emotions like you do in traditional therapies. We focus on your strengths and comfort level & we will tailor your therapy for what works with your busy schedule.
(508) 374-9851 View (508) 374-9851
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Gambit Counseling & Coaching
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Holliston, MA 01746
We are a group of therapists who promote awareness, provide high-quality education, and support to individuals with mental health and substance use needs. We actively promote skills for self-improvement and methods for continued lifelong self-cultivation. Because of years of emergency team experience, we can work with ages of 8 to 88 who are looking for practical, easy to implement plans to address acute and chronic issues currently impacting their daily lives. We seek to assist these individuals in regaining a sense of control over their own lives and help them develop the skills necessary to live fulfilling lives.
We are a group of therapists who promote awareness, provide high-quality education, and support to individuals with mental health and substance use needs. We actively promote skills for self-improvement and methods for continued lifelong self-cultivation. Because of years of emergency team experience, we can work with ages of 8 to 88 who are looking for practical, easy to implement plans to address acute and chronic issues currently impacting their daily lives. We seek to assist these individuals in regaining a sense of control over their own lives and help them develop the skills necessary to live fulfilling lives.
(508) 590-9897 View (508) 590-9897
Photo of Bretton Torkelson, Psychologist in 01746, MA
Bretton Torkelson
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
Holliston, MA 01746
Are you a preteen, teenager, or young adult dealing with the challenges of growing up? Do you feel exhausted and undone by navigating all the pressure, uncertainty, and demands? Or are you a parent wanting the best for your child but unsure of how to support them during these critical years? Would you like your family to get along better or feel stronger together? Youth and parents looking for help in managing complex mental health issues, family discord, parenting challenges and the stressors of growing up will benefit from working with an experienced psychologist who specializes in child/adolescent and family wellness.
Are you a preteen, teenager, or young adult dealing with the challenges of growing up? Do you feel exhausted and undone by navigating all the pressure, uncertainty, and demands? Or are you a parent wanting the best for your child but unsure of how to support them during these critical years? Would you like your family to get along better or feel stronger together? Youth and parents looking for help in managing complex mental health issues, family discord, parenting challenges and the stressors of growing up will benefit from working with an experienced psychologist who specializes in child/adolescent and family wellness.
(508) 893-4252 View (508) 893-4252
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Bill Dwinnells
Counselor, LMHC, NCC, CCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Holliston, MA 01746  (Online Only)
With over two decades of unwavering commitment to the field of mental health, Bill Dwinnells stands as a seasoned and compassionate mental health counselor. His extensive experience and diverse skill set have empowered countless individuals to navigate life's challenges and embark on transformative journeys toward mental well-being. Bill earned his M.Ed. in Counseling Psychology, and throughout his illustrious career, he has honed his expertise in various therapeutic modalities.
With over two decades of unwavering commitment to the field of mental health, Bill Dwinnells stands as a seasoned and compassionate mental health counselor. His extensive experience and diverse skill set have empowered countless individuals to navigate life's challenges and embark on transformative journeys toward mental well-being. Bill earned his M.Ed. in Counseling Psychology, and throughout his illustrious career, he has honed his expertise in various therapeutic modalities.
(508) 456-6485 View (508) 456-6485

Marriage Counseling Therapists

How does marriage counseling work?

Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.

How long does marriage counseling typically last?

Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.

Is marriage counseling effective?

Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.

Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?

Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.