Therapists in Douglas, MA

"The true warrior accepts what he (she) is in ultimate humility, not as grounds for regret, but as a living challenge" - Carlos Casteneda. Treatment issues require an empathic listener. I am most effective in connecting with clients. I see a therapist's role as supporting clients in their grief and helping them identify realistic expectations of self /others in a non-judgemental and affirming atmosphere. My undergraduate degree was Anthropology, helping me at cross cultural problem solving. Employment in Community Mental Health and inpatient hospital care settings I have worked with medical/psychiatric difficulties:

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.

**CURRENT WAITLIST INTO SUMMER 2024** Are you ready to start making changes to improve your life? Is it time to develop your strengths to increase positivity? Would you like to learn ways to cope effectively with life's challenges? Have you decided that you no longer like the way you feel? Do you want to improve your mood and motivation? Are you looking for positive ways to improve relationships with your partners, kids, parents, friends, or coworkers? Do you wonder when the grief/loss will subside? Do you struggle with setting boundaries with those that you love? Do you struggle with your gender identity?

I am a licensed mental health counselor and licensed marriage and therapy therapist. I have counseled individuals and couples for 40 years. I bring a great depth and breadth of expertise to my work and a practical approach. I help clients learn about themselves and practice radical self-acceptance. I received a Ph.D. in Psychology at Saybrook Institute in San Francisco and a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology at Antioch New England University. I wrote Relationship Transformation: How to Have Your Cake and Eat It Too with my wife, Mary Ellen.

Are you feeling overwhelmed and at times sense of guilt? At times life can be challenging - full of joys, sorrows and everything in between. Sometimes, the challenges seem too daunting or affect more than one area of life - relationships, career, physical and emotional health. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a holistic approach to therapy I assist individuals and couples to do just that. Anxiety, depression, chronic physical/emotional conditions, stress management, work/life balance, marital stressors, communication, finances, are areas to be explored.

Thank you for considering my profile. I am licensed both as a Mental Health Counseler and a Marriage and Family Therapist. A guiding belief in my work is an unconditional regard for the individual value of each person. I have a variety of training (Pyschodynamic, cognitive behavioral, relational EFT, EMDR etc.)and use an ecelectic approach. I have been working with children and their families in a varity of settings, for almost 30 years. I have extensive experience working with a variety of diagnosis. I also have a bachelor degree in working with Young Children with Special Needs.

I value and appreciate the trust, safety and non-judgement that comes from a theraputic relationship. Regardless of the reason, I consider myself very respectful of each child, adult or family who begins the therapy process. I strive to meet the client or family where they are at on there journey as I help to guild through strengthening and developing new tools that will help them reach there goals. I work with adults, children and families, struggling with Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorders, PTSD, Child Trauma, Behavioral and Emotional difficulties, ADHD and difficulties with Adjusting to Life Changes.

I work with the client to set attainable treatment plan goals/objectives, so the patient makes consistent progress toward their therapeutic goals/objectives. I work from a Cognitive Behavioral and an Insight Oriented Approach. I also work from a Psycho-Dynamic Perspective. Patient care is valued and top priority in my work. I work toward building a professional therapeutic relationship of trust, credibility and mutual respect in my therapeutic and clinical practice as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). I have experience working with all age groups: children, pre-teen, adolescents, young adults, and adults of all ages.

For more than 30 years I have worked to help people find their strengths, clarify their needs and enrich their relationships and lives. I have eleven years of graduate and post-graduate training in Marriage and Family Therapy and have led Marriage Encounter weekends for thirty years with my husband. I see therapy as a collaboration between therapist and client where I help my clients with resources for general health and wellness, self-growth and exploration. No one should have to face life's crises alone. I look forward to working with you.

I'm dedicated to empowering people to make the changes in thinking and behavior that will allow them to take charge of their lives. As a woman committed to her own healing journey, I've helped people heal and transition through the pain of divorce, the family strain of medical/mental illness, grief/loss, trauma, and the challenges of marital/couple relationships. My approach is directive, action oriented, and intended to help you accomplish your goals in a timely fashion. I use a vast selection of effective skills and techniques in the context of a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship.

Greetings. I am a general practitioner with 20 years of experience providing psychological services. My training and practice covers the human life span. Individuals, couples, and Families are welcome. I use a unique, innovative, culturally appropriate approach that is based on best practices derived from empirical and qualitative research. With all my clients, I seek to help them pursue the full unfolding of their true self, and close the gap between their present reality and their ideal. Making changes can be difficult, but I want to congratulate you on taking the first step.

Healing is not for the faint of heart, rather it is a journey and not a destination. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, mood swings, trauma, life transitions, substance abuse, religious struggles, couples/marital issues, family relationships, myriad of medical issues, and/or loses of different combinations, we will work together to achieve the goals you desire in a holistic manner. We all need someone to talk with in a world of "virtual reality" to work through the treasures of our hearts that we hold dear. Be encouraged, you are not alone.

I feel that providing a comfortable and safe environment for people to discuss their feelings and thoughts about experiences, concerns and changes they hope for in life and relationships is important. I will work to help you improve skills, insight and awareness around the areas in your life you are struggling with. I have been a clinical social worker for 20 years working within a variety of settings including schools, homes, community and residential. I have treated diverse populations of children, adolescents and adults with co-occurring disorders. I provide counseling services for adults and couples.

I have been a therapist for many years. Therapy, I feel, begins with a relationship, and before someone leaves my office for the first time, I would like them to feel that they are understood and cared for. Very often, people feel overwhelmed in their marriage, , their other relationships, or their life at work. I try to tune in to their current discomfort quickly and give them the idea that we can work together to improve their life.

Feeling stuck in a broken relationship and wondering if the two of you can make it work is difficult to manage on your own. I use principles of PACT therapy, developed by Dr. Stan Tatkin, to help move your relationship towards secure functioning and to help you find solutions. However, maybe you have already separated and are finding it daunting to share the responsibilities of parenting your child in two completely different households. If you share children, it's likely going to require special skills to meet the child's best interests. I assist parents to rebuild communication in order to promote the child's well-being.

I see individuals, couples, and families. My goal is to provide clients a safe, supportive therapeutic relationship to talk, feel, heal, and change. Life challenges present us with opportunities for new chapters, new growth. Helping you reach your therapy goals is of utmost importance to me. You do not need to be controlled by the past, yet do you often use old behaviors in situations wanting a new response? Are you suffering from depression, anxieties, relationship problems, fears, self-doubts, or "irrational" worries? Together we will explore ways to help you live with more awareness, more freely, and with more energy for your present.

Telehealth sessions only. NO Masshealth. I use experiential techniques including Attachment Focus EMDR, Internal Family Systems, ACT, Schema Therapy, Child Work, Integral Deep Listening, Ego States, DBT. I offer dating, premarital and Family Counseling. If you are looking understand and manage traumatic experiences, child wounds and to improve your relationships I am here to help you go deep into those problems. I offer supportive counseling using Christian concepts and we accept clients of all religions and beliefs. Hypnosis services ( check your insurance and condition first)

Within a supportive space, my focus is to help you find relief from a wide range of psychological issues while developing solutions that are uniquely yours. I take a warm and empathic position with my clients prioritizing well-being for themselves and rely on building a meaningful therapeutic relationship valuing authenticity and trust. While I may have a sense of a direction where we are headed, I always invite your feedback and am flexible to change paths to provide the best individualized care. Using a blend of evidence-based modalities, my approach is collaborative as we develop new perspectives that foster growth and change.

At this time I have a waiting list generating. I apologize for the inconvenience. LICSW with over 30 years of Clinical Experience in an out patient setting. My practice has a focus on individuals with Chronic Health Conditions, Depression, Anxiety, and Addictions. Also work with families and caregivers of individuals with chronic health problems, dementia, addictions, mental illness and developmental/ intellectual challenges. I have some ability to converse in ASL, though my proficiency has decreased over time. I work a hybrid schedule, both in person and virtually.