WellSense | BMC HealthNet Therapists in Massachusetts

* No current openings at this time* I am a clinical social worker with 14 years of experience in human services. I work with individuals, children, and families and treat a range of issues or concerns. My main focus is to help you reach your own self-directed goals. My style is eclectic, warm, and authentic. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the foundation to successful treatment. My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental environment where you have access to a clinician that fits your needs. I utilize mindfulness, heart centered dialog, and compassion to aide in your journey.

The Bridge: A Center for Hope and Healing strives to provide clients with an opportunity to make lasting changes in their lives. A positive, therapeutic relationship with a compassionate therapist can bring about healing and transformation.

Welcome and thank you for taking time to read my profile. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 20 years experience working with people struggling with a wide range of issues including, but not limited to social/emotional distress, developmental delays, learning disabilities, as well as issues related to chronic mental illness. Although I consider myself to be an eclectic, my primary therapeutic modalities are Client-Centered Therapy and CBT infused with the psycho-educational component of DBT focusing on Mindfulness, Emotional Regulation, Distress Tolerance and Interpersonal Effectiveness.

Is the stress of work and family life becoming difficult to manage? Do you struggle to find meaning in your life? Are you working to understand competing aspects of your identity? It is my privilege to help my clients work through their personal struggles, using a psychodynamic approach that is both relational and existential. I believe that the relationship between a therapist and client provides an empowering, life-affirming space to work through life's struggles and to bring about healing.

I have over 20 years of clinical experience. I have worked with teenage/adolescent boys, children, and young men in just about every sector within this demographic. I have experience in treating adult men who are struggling with emotional regulation and their ability to effectively relate and communicate with their families/spouses. I am skilled at providing "parent coaching;" a modality that provides parents who may be struggling with their child/teen insight, understanding, and applicable solutions on how to improve their relations. I have extensive experience working with couples as well.

My 30+ years of experience have shown me that learning, change and healing are possible. Therapy is a process of learning about yourself, accessing your feelings and beliefs and gaining clarity. Therapy can assist you in breaking through limitations that can block growth and your capacity for intimacy. Therapy often involves healing from old wounds and trying out new ways of coping and responding to life's demands. I work with individuals, couples and families. I also have specialization in stress management, communication, recovery from addictions and other compulsions. We work together to find out what will work for you.

In my 20 years of professional experience as a clinician, I have had the privilege of working with individuals (children, adolescence, adult and families) who experience a wide variety of psychological distress.

Finding the right ‘person’ for yourself or a loved one can be beyond challenging. You want to know that that person will be truly engaged in what you have to say, won’t judge you by your thoughts or behaviors, and care enough about you to offer compassion and guidance through your toughest days. I’m familiar with this search, and I believe that I could be the person you need right now as you begin the work to your higher self. One of the first things I tell all of my clients is that they have to feel a connection with their therapist. You have to feel safe, supported and most importantly, respected.

In her role as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Katya helps individuals of all ages achieve their goals in functional and productive ways. Her deep understanding of mental health is demonstrated by her consistent empathy coupled with a no-nonsense approach to identifying obstacles and dealing with interfering behaviors. Katya is passionate about empowering her clients using psychoeducation and helping them develop a powerful toolbox of coping skills that foster self-reliance as they move through life’s challenges. Katya earned her Master’s degree from Boston University.

I know it is common for people to seek therapy when their support structure and usual coping mechanisms are inadequate. Possibly you have observed changes in your eating habits, mood, level of alertness, and interaction with the environment. We all need a little additional or different support at certain points in our lives, and there are many ways that we could get to that point. Because I think it's important to have a well-rounded existence, I work hard to assist my clients in identifying what's not working for them and envisioning what could work better, both in theory and in their day-to-day lives.

Do you hold yourself to a different standard than you hold others? Do you often wonder what friends, romantic partners, or bosses see in you? Do you struggle to enjoy or even recognize your own strengths and successes? Do you feel that some patterns of behavior or communication have fallen out of control? Do you struggle to like the person you are in the context of your relationship or past relationships? If you want to break through mental and emotional barriers to enjoying the life you have built, you may be my ideal client.

About Louisa Gould, LICSW: People seem to find me when they are supposed to in life. Clients who come to see me, often feel as though they need support with something in life. Mainly I find that most of us experience some sort of interruption in our lives. These interruptions can be addictions, losses, toxic relationships, difficult decisions, traumatic situations or can take many other shapes and forms throughout life. It is my belief that it is through these interruptions, that people often seek counseling and support. No one should have to travel through life alone.

I do not offer afterschool appointments. Before 3pm only. I am a child + family therapist. I work with clients ages 3-22. I have particular experience working with LGBTQ+ clients, history of trauma, anxiety, depression, and DCF-involvement. I am passionate about neurodiversity affirming therapy. I believe that creating a safe therapeutic alliance is the anchor of healing. I aim to regenerate a sense of safety, expand clients’ access to support and self-determination, and reinforce already existing strengths. I build a collaboration by showing up with presence, attunement, and openness to connect.

**TELEHEALTH OFFERED!** With warmth, kindness and seriousness, we work with children, adults, couples and adolescents to manage the often profound stresses of marriage/relationships, work/school and identity. We work to help clients better understand their own histories, and how past hurt, trauma or turmoil can impact their current relationships. In our private practice, we work with people to strengthen their resilience and identify strategies for coping.

Eily is a Licensed Mental Health Therapist with experience working with adults in a variety of clinical settings including residential, detoxification, MAT clinics, and Outpatient treatment centers. She has experience working with clients presenting with concerns related to substance-use/addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, family conflict and beyond.

If you are reading this, it is your first step toward making permanent, positive life changes. Perhaps you are questioning some of your life choices; wondering how you got where you are at this point in your life; or someone you love is struggling and you want to help. Maybe past attempts have not worked out. Professional counseling can enhance almost any life situation and circumstance by first helping you to get clear on what you want or need to change, and what you are willing and able to do to make these changes. The first step is the hardest.

Phoenix Rising is interested in helping you find solutions for Trauma and Substance Abuse Recovery. We offer a team approach to you and your family that may end years of destructive behaviors or thought patterns. We really enjoy what we do and believe in our team approach. Working on all the stress surrounding the main issues in your life can help you see the patterns created and help you also see your way through to answers. We are openly LGBTQ friendly, supportive, and knowledgeable.

***Accepting new clients*** Do you wish your life had more joy? More calm? Less stress? Less sadness? Life challenges are part of everyone's existence, I believe that together we can develop an individualized treatment plan to overcome these challenges by focusing on strengths and moving toward wellness.

I recently decided to let go of my office and offer virtual sessions. My practice is limited to women. Although I specialize in the treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of childhood abuse (physical, sexual, emotional), I have a few openings for women struggling with other issues such as depression, anxiety, and life stressors. I am getting ready to start an online survivor group and self-esteem group. Groups have been by far the most lifechanging mode of therapy in my 30 years of experience.