Therapists Beginning With W in Massachusetts

Kimberly Wabik is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and Certified Trauma Specialist who has 10 years of experience partnering with youth, young adults, retired persons, and all ages in between.

I am trained in effective, evidenced-based approaches including CBT, ACT, and Motivational Interviewing. The core of my work aligns best, however, with an Internal Family Systems Model of functioning that embraces the complexity of our human brains. We are capable, and even built, for contradiction. The very sensations or symptoms that trouble us frequently are adaptations to protect and keep us going about our daily lives. My goal is to help clients disengage from patterns of self-judgment, irritability, anger, fear, guilt, or sadness that keep them stuck, while building capacities for pleasure and creativity.

I believe positive change in therapy takes place in a safe and collaborative environment. I strive to put my clients at ease with compassion, candor, and humor. I am a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in foster care, adoption and LGBTQ+ related issues. I also provide psychotherapy to individuals who are experiencing anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, relationship concerns and identity issues. I utilize an eclectic blend of therapeutic modalities such as, psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, and solution focused treatment. In addition to private practice, I work with college students at a local university.

I am a licensed psychologist and have worked within the behavioral health field for the past 20 years. I seek to provide a supportive and non-judgmental environment in which adult clients (18+) can better understand and overcome their struggles, recognize their strengths, and work toward attaining their goals. I have a special interest in the treatment of anxiety disorders (panic, phobias, OCD, GAD), depression, and trauma/PTSD using cognitive behavioral therapy and interventions demonstrated by research to reduce debilitating symptoms.

A good relationship is essential to helping the client connect with, remain in, and get the most from therapy. My approach to therapy is collaborative, goal-oriented, and relationship driven. I offer services to adolescents and young adults experiencing emotion distress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and transitional issues. I also provide treatment to those looking to reduce alcohol or marijuana use by utilizing motivational interviewing and harm reduction techniques.

I am experienced in dealing with adults, adolescents, children and families. I also do couple's counseling. I treat anxiety disorders, depression and mood disorders, job and career-related problems, relationship issues and reactions to situational stress.

Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, uncertain about making plans for school, work or life? At Powell & Wagner associates, we have been supporting the success of adolescents, children, families, adults, schools for over 45 years in the greater Boston area. By taking the time to understand each client including where you have been, and your present concerns, we can best support you in achieving a happier, more successful future. Whether you are seeking the right school for your child, the right career path, or dealing with a significant emotional challenge, we support you in achieving practical, tangible results.

I am experienced in working with clients who have anxiety, depression and/or omterpersonal difficulties. I approach these issues using a cognitive-behavioral framework. My basic assumption is that a client who is motivated to change will be able to overcome anxiety and depression if given the proper tools. I am an empathetic listener but I also give constructive feedback and guidance to enable the client to progress through stages of change. I also deal with famioy dynamics, traumas, work and career issues and medical and psychosomatic problems. If necessary I can provide referrals for medication evaluation by a psychiatrist.

My practice is currently FULL and I am not accepting new clients at this time. As a therapist, I feel strongly that trust and open honest communication are vital to establishing the necessary bond that needs to form between therapist and client. This trusting bond makes our work time a safe space to comfortably express your feelings and work on exploration of ways to feel stronger, healthier, more confident and WHOLE! I specialize in couples/marriage counseling.

Please note I am not currently taking new clients for individual counseling. My job is to help you find balance in your life. I am here to support you in healing yourself and moving forward with your life goals. I work with you to help you overcome the obstacles preventing you from having the life you want. Obstacles may present in the form of unhealthy life patterns, traumatic life events ranging from repeated childhood trauma and domestic violence to medical complications and chronic pain, grief, divorce and other major life losses.

When faced with life’s unavoidable stressors, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. The struggles of day to day life can often leave individuals feeling frustrated, hopeless, and powerless to work towards change. I enjoy helping clients feel understood and overcome fears that have been preventing them from living life to its fullest. Sometimes simply knowing that the worst case scenario won’t destroy us makes a daunting goal seem more attainable.

I believe in the power of the individual to change their own life. I believe that changing the way we see ourselves, our circumstances, and how our brains work can lead to changing our lives for the better. I focus on Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Exposure Therapy, and coaching to guide clients through self-realization, self-actualization, and overall behavior change. I graduated from the University of Massachusetts Boston with a Masters of Science in Mental Health Counseling in 2013. Previous experience consists of work with retired members of the military with substance abuse addiction with co-morbid diagnoses.

**I do not have any openings at this time** I believe that compassion, flexibility, and the willingness to listen carefully are the foundations of a good therapeutic relationship. I will work with you to create a safe and caring space where we can explore what you would like to change and develop a path towards realizing that change. To do this, I will draw from multiple theories and techniques to provide the individualized structure that will allow you to move towards your goals. In general, I view my job to be finding ways to help you realize your own strengths and discover your own solutions.

During our lives, we can find ourselves in painful, often repetitive situations without understanding why. I provide a safe, thoughtful space in order to help expand both your understanding of problems, and your potential for change. I believe that we all have the talents, strengths and skills necessary to make meaningful changes in our lives, and I employ extensive therapeutic experience, professional knowledge, empathic curiosity, and playfulness in the treatment of individuals ages 8 and older, couples, and families. I look forward to helping you identify and achievement of your life goals.

**NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** Are you, your child, or family struggling with daily stressors, conflict, communication, or other challenges? Are you, your child or another family member struggling with mental health concerns, such as anxiety, depression, emotion regulation or coping? Are you having challenges with parenting strategies that work? It may be time to gain control of any (or all) of these issues in your life. Therapy can be a place for you to set goals for happiness and calmness in your life.

I specialize in supporting individuals and relationships through change - and the stress, grief, worry, anxiety and depression that can sometimes accompany change. Our work will be collaborative and deeply rooted in a strengths-based, nonjudgmental, and solution-focused foundation.

We all want to be happy. More specifically, most people want to feel effective and confident, especially when it comes to relationships. We want to feel included, appreciated, and loved. Sometimes these things may seem out of reach, or you may be struggling with other challenges that leave you feeling stuck, discouraged, or helpless. Seeking support from someone with expertise relating to the human experience may be just what you need to feel more empowered and in control of your life.

My role as a therapist is to help clients clarify their goals, identify obstacles, and formulate a workable plan of action so they can achieve better mental health. Using tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) we can look at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are linked. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) has many teachable skills to address mood disorders including depression and anxiety. Using these and other evidenced based practices, we can piece together an individualized plan specific to your needs.

I work primarily with adolescents and young adults who are experiencing feelings of depression, anxiety, academic or work stress, self-injury, and suicidal thoughts and behaviors. I also work with a broad spectrum of other concerns and am happy to see whether I might be a good fit for your needs. If you aren't sure where to start, start here.