Teletherapy for Massachusetts

Are you looking for a therapist that understands what it is like to be queer ? Or a therapist that can help you navigate the ups and downs of non traditional relationships or family styles? You deserve therapy that is affirming and judgement-free while working through difficulties with communication, intimacy, mental health, sleep, eating, addiction, career stress, faith/religion, gender dysphoria and/or transitioning. You deserve therapy in the comfort of your own home that is easily accessible through computer or phone via secure tele-health.

Right now you are looking for a therapist who "gets it." Someone who cares about you, who truly listens, and helps you navigate the issues that come with being you! Your life is stressful enough as it is and wading through a list of therapists can be hard. I want provide you with the best possible care right here in Boston. Let’s work together to navigate these concerns and go forward.

I have been a psychologist for 25+ years during which time I have provided psychotherapy primarily to gay male professionals and students. I have longstanding and ongoing clinical, research and teaching experience relevant to the many developmental issues which confront gay men across the lifespan including coming out, depression, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, career challenges, substance abuse, sexual behavior, HIV/AIDS and successful aging .

6/8/23: Accepting new clients! Do you have a place where you can be truly heard? Therapy can be that safe, accepting place and that's what I strive to create with you: somewhere for you to bring whatever it is that you're struggling with or the stuff that feels too heavy to bear alone. Maybe your challenges are preventing you from enjoying satisfaction and contentment. Perhaps you are in a period of transition and therapy could be a space to think through decisions that are in alignment with your most important values. Or maybe you're struggling in a relationship to overcome old patterns that have limited you until now.

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, EMDR Practitioner, and Reiki Master/Teacher. I specialize in Trauma-Focused work with adults to manage a wide range of issues. My approach is Person-Centered and Trauma Focused through a compassionate lens, with an emphasis on client's strengths. I'm trained in Advanced EMDR, Clinical Hypnosis including advanced training in Age Regression/Progression, and Reiki Level III. I utilize complementary therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Has your relationship lost its spark? Are you overwhelmed and struggling to make it through the day? Is your kid struggling with focusing, making friends, or other challenges? Or are you a queer person dealing with feelings of identity? All of this is hard. I'm proud of you for looking for support. I'd love to help. My specific areas of focus include those in the LGBTQIA + communities, as well as those experiencing grief/loss, ADHD, self-destructive behaviors, anger, depression, PTSD, and substance use. I work with kids, teens, families, couples, and individuals using evidence-based techniques such as DBT, CBT, and EFT.

You have been trying to get to a place where you can be authentically you. But currently, trauma is getting in the way. Whether that’s trauma from hurtful relationships or trauma from dealing with the daily impact of oppression. In order to be authentically you, you realize you’ll have to heal - heal from the past, heal from the present, and heal within the systems that harm you every day.

Welcome! The process of starting therapy seeking self-discovery, change, and growth can feel as scary and overwhelming as it can feel hopeful and necessary. You deserve compassionate, skilled support while you face these challenges, and to work with someone who makes you feel safe, listened to, understood and seen. Within a professional and supportive therapeutic environment, Cassidy will guide you with sensitivity and kindness through a psychotherapy journey tailored to your unique needs and desires. The result will be that you will navigate complexities and build a meaningful life with warmth, authenticity, connection, and joy.

Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, grief or addiction, or you're just going through a hard time, I want to be there for you. My philosophy is that you are the expert on your own life, and it is my job to help you make it the best it can be.

I have worked in a variety settings serving a diverse population of clients. Among these are, young adults , chronic illness patients , Veterans and the LGBTQ community. Life is often filled with challenges , transitions and change. Psychotherapy can help weather these storms in a way that is healthy and promotes individual growth. In my work, I assist clients in their personal quests for greater self acceptance and understanding . At times, this work can focus on changes in thought patterns and behaviors as well improving coping skills. When trauma and loss are creating obstacles to living a fulfilling life, I provide a trauma -informed and compassionate approach to care.

I work with individuals, couples/folks in relationships, and families who are looking to feel more connected to themselves and others, navigate distress and conflict, and build more meaningful relationships and lives. I collaborate with clients to explore your strengths, needs, goals, history, and where you want to go in your life and relationships. I believe it’s important to examine the systems that we live in and how we have learned to navigate and cope within them.

Finding a therapist is a daunting task. While I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for anxiety-related disorders and depression, I also incorporate elements of Mindfulness, Problem-Solving, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Gottman couples theory. In addition, I have been trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) by the EMDR Institute. My goal is to help you feel more hopeful, be happier, and be more in control of your life.

Many queer folks prefer to work with a therapist who is part of the queer community. Do you feel safer and more comfortable opening up to someone who doesn't pathologize your identity or need to be taught about what it means? We're here for you. Whether you want to work through trauma, better manage anxiety or depression, navigate relationship issues, or come to better understand, accept, and express your gender, sexuality, or any other meaningful aspects of who you are, we are here to support your process.

We will work together to come up with attainable goals, and to focus on making changes that strengthen your overall well-being. I work with individuals over the age of 18, with a special interest in the older adult population. I also have experience working with couples, individuals in law enforcement and individuals with ongoing medical issues.

Now Accepting New Clients Virtually We are all going through a challenging time and with it comes increased depression, anxiety, isolation, and increases in trauma symptoms. I'll work with you to understand & manage these intense emotions. To help you become more aware of your thought patterns & learn more effective ways of coping to improve your life. You are the expert on your life & have the answers within you, my competency is helping you to see & use these skills.

Being alive in 2022 is wild! are you ISO someone to help make meaning of this novel time and place? let’s sit in the strangeness of this moment in time together, feeling through the sad and challenging bits until we can get back into the present, together. i love to talk and hear about gender, expression and relationships, and to learn how experiencing addiction and trauma have made you the beautiful and resilient creature you are today! im a sober body posi fat white southern queer non-binary intersectional feminist polyamorist parent to adopted kids..i bet we have something in common!