Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors Therapists in Massachusetts

For more than 20 years, I have provided therapy to individuals, couples and groups, as well as offering training, consultation and clinical supervision to individuals and community organizations. My work centers around bridging transitions, fostering personal growth and developing compassionate responses and strategies to address life's challenges. In addition to providing support and encouragement, I will challenge you to think critically about the choices you are making and to work toward overcoming the obstacles that may be keeping you from achieving your goals.

I believe that the relationship between client and therapist is fundamental to the success of therapy, and that healing is always possible if people are given the support they need. I strive to create a warm and safe environment where you can be honest about all facets of your life; from daily stressors to loss and trauma. I see myself as a witness and a partner on a journey. I work to reflect back what I am seeing so that we can examine together what is and isn't serving you. I believe we all have many parts, and that getting to know and honor all of these parts is fundamental to feeling content in your body and in your life.

Alexandra Vlahakes, PsyD, is a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of Massachusetts. Her specialties include helping adolescents and adults struggling with depression and anxiety, PTSD and trauma-related disorders, bipolar disorder, and people struggling with emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal issues. Dr. Vlahakes takes a particular interest in working with persons struggling with borderline personality, as well as consulting for dissociative disorders. Dr. Vlahakes also provides supervision for license-eligible practitioners as the Director of Clinical Training for Brighter Life Therapy, PLLC.

My clinical environment is warm and nurturing but I like to be productive in therapy. I want you to get better. My practice is very comfortable and relaxed. We try to make everyone feel welcome. I want you to feel like you are taking a momentary break from the stress of the world and taking some deep breaths. I am currently taking nursing school classes completing my requirements for my doctorate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. My degree is in children and families. I am ready for whatever you have to bring to treatment year 27! I have seen clients from ages 4 to 91. I was Chief Human Rights officer for SSMH.

I understand that symptoms and problems have meaning and I help patients to come to understand this meaning. Therapy loosens the forces that bind people to ways of living that have become unsatisfying. I seek to help patients understand themselves in a deep and complex way so that life becomes more free, more enriched, and more meaningful.

I'm an experienced therapist with a collaborative, client-centered approach that incorporates my professional training, life experience, and ongoing passion for the work. For more than 20 years, my work has included individual and couple therapy, group therapy, teaching, training, and supervision. I am also trained in the Internal Family Systems Model (IFS) offer an IFS therapy approach for individuals and couples, as well as supervision and consultation from this lens. I start with a free phone consultation to connect with potential clients/supervisees and assess whether we are a good match for one another.

I am a psychotherapist specializing in adult and couple therapy. Clinical consultation and life coaching are other areas of expertise. I maintain a private practice in Northampton MA which is easily accessible from Interstate 91. With over 30 years of experience I consider the interrelationship between the mind and body paramount. Specific areas of expertise include anxiety, trauma, stress management, parenting, relationship issues, LGBTQI+, trans, educational issues, health behavior, military personnel, and clinical consultation. Evidence-based modalities employed include: EMDR, EFT, and Motivational Interviewing.

Does your child engage in frequent tantrums, have behavior issues at school and/or home, cutting, or have social skill deficits? Are the difficulties you or your child face impacting school or job performance, peer relationships, social engagement, or family involvement? Are fears or phobias taking over? Whether you or your child struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, problem behaviors, obsessions or compulsions, mood fluctuations, trauma, or other issues, you should know that you are not alone and there is hope for a better tomorrow.

Currently accepting new clients! Hi! My name is Sarah Castaneda and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience in a variety of settings including in-home, outpatient, and community based agencies serving individuals and families across the lifespan. As a clinician I value faith, authenticity, collaboration, relationship building, and humor all of which I will incorporate into our sessions. I am a relational therapist who focuses on the whole person. I strive to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you are able to be your most authentic self.

As owner and counselor with the co-op group private practice - SERENITY COACHING & COUNSELING, LLC, I'm focused on mental health or substance use COACHING and COUNSELING support for adults and teens. PROVIDERS at Serenity have extensive experience and are independently LICENSED to practice or in process be under full apprenticeship. Our goal is to offer education and guidance to INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES, and FAMILIES dealing with a variety of issues that affect their MENTAL HEALTH, BALANCE, and WELL-BEING. -I'm currently only accepting in-house clients with support/referrals for others to providers at Serenity with similar specialties.-

Accepting new clients during the daytime for telehealth sessions. I work with adults needing support with anxiety, depression, parenting/life stressors, career ambivalence, relationship issues, self-esteem, cultural factors, and transition. Is navigating through a life transition or relationship issue bringing up stress, anxiety, insecurities, or impacting your motivation? Is a new obstacle making parenting a challenge? Are cultural expectations affecting your daily functioning, career goals, or desires? By understanding how these triggers can impact symptoms, we can break negative cycles and empower positive change.

I provide a therapeutic space where clients can begin to look at relationships, beliefs, values and feelings in a safe, nonjudgmental setting. I approach the sessions with warmth and humor and my hope is that clients will feel comfortable and at ease.

I am an institute trained psychotherapist, working integratively, within a contemporary, relational, psychodynamic orientation. After more than two decades of practicing in New York City, I am now located in Western Massachusetts, though I maintain NY licensure. For me, at the heart of a relational, psychodynamic, approach is my effort to strive to meet people where they are and make the work understandable and accessible based on who you are. I respect and build upon the ways in which I am invited to join and help expand psychic space, so that areas which are troubling can be demystified, transformed and feel less daunting.

Life is sometimes overwhelming and therapy can help create possibilities! I am here to support you in identifying what is making you feel stuck and work with you to become the best version of yourself. I offer a warm and compassionate place for clients to talk about their pain and feel understood. I work with teens, college students and young adults experiencing depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, family and personal relationship difficulties, and academic or occupational stress.

I am a licensed psychologist specializing in the treatment of women and teenage girls. My goal is to provide a safe, trusting, and caring environment for each of my clients. I am compassionate and encouraging and know that sometimes people need to be challenged in order to take the risks that facilitate change. I have experience working with a wide range of issues, including perinatal mental health, anxiety, mood disorders, disordered eating, trauma, relational conflict, and general life adjustment difficulties.

I am the owner of Water Bear Counseling, LLC; and am a one woman private practice. Colleagues and clients say I am "down to earth" and "develop great rapport quickly." This is because of my laid back style of having a therapeutic conversation. I ask questions, reflect what I hear, and offer observations. I also keep clients informed about the process so they understand what is happening. I teach the skills and strategies that may be helpful to creating change and improved quality of life. I also am available for clinical training and supervision for employees from all disciplines.

I aim to deeply and fundamentally understand the clients I work with, first and foremost. Although I identify as a OCD specialist, I acknowledge that every client is different and make no assumptions that an approach that benefited one person would necessarily benefit the next. My work is grounded in cognitive-behavioral theory and scientific evidence, and my approach is marked by flexibility, warmth, and connection.

Why do so many of us avoid feeling? Somewhere along the line, we learned that discomfort was "bad." We all avoid in certain ways and it takes strength to look at ourselves compassionately. I balance a realistic, no fluff approach with warmth and empathy. We are all going through something, but I believe we can heal and be inspired by the little things (which eventually become the big things).

It is my goal to create a safe environment to facilitate personal growth and healing. I use a variety of therapeutic modalities tailored to my client's specific needs. Together we can find a solution. My passion involves working with women, children and families to assist them with acknowledgement of their strengths and feelings, filtering through negative messages that can affect self-esteem, and encouraging growth experiences.