Motivational Interviewing Therapists in 01027

I have a passion for helping people who are in a time in their lives when extra support, guidance and help could really improve their lives. My goal is to work with the person, who attends counseling with me, to help make their lives better in any way that I can. I have experience working with people who struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, coping skill development, eating disorders, self esteem, family conflict, addiction & anger management problems. I work one on one, with couples and with families. I primarily work with adults over the age of 21.

People seek therapy for a variety of reasons. During the Covid-19 pandemic, isolation, stress, loss, anxiety, depression, addiction or struggles to get through the day have become increasingly common. Therapy can be a place to develop more effective coping skills and learn new behaviors. It can also be a place to heal trauma, grow in compassion and unburden beliefs that no longer serve us. I offer a gentle, non-judgmental approach to therapy that meets people where they are while also offering a supportive direction for moving forward.

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.

My specialty is in working with adults that are wanting to move past talk therapy in order to heal traumas by accessing their inner healing intelligence, and repair pathways for greater resiliency. In turn, this allows one to get to know the Self on a profoundly deep level, and to be working in harmony with the functions of the internal system. The tools are already within. Sometimes, we just need to be shown how to access them. In other words, I will not be giving you a fish, I will be teaching you to fish. I have been working in mental health since 2010, and witnessing the magic of healing and growth is what keeps me going.

Therapy is hard work. Acknowledging the challenges, I embrace the potential for healing and personal growth. At the core of my therapeutic approach, I prioritize honesty and a non-judgmental attitude on the journey toward well-being. My clients often seek support for various challenges, including anxiety, depression, the effects of trauma, and a desire to explore a more fulfilling way of life. Through collaborative therapeutic methods, I maintain a sense of curiosity and unwavering compassion, providing you with the space to address your concerns, explore hurt parts of self, and work towards your wellness objectives.

We live in a world that is both beautiful and painful. When the beauty seems hard to find, and the pain becomes too hard to hold, a therapist can help you find joy and meaning.  Therapy can help you move toward what matters most, feel more balanced and connected, and experience life intentionally in the imperfect present. If you have questions about my practice or would like to schedule a consultation, please visit my website at lizandersonlicswma.com or contact me via email (preferred) or phone.

There are many reasons that people seek out therapy. For some, it may be to find clarity, discover ways to ease anxiety, improve mood or functioning, or even process difficult events and challenges that they have experienced throughout life. Seeking support and help is the first courageous step towards a more empowered sense of self.

My passion has grown out of my experience in offering hope and help to clients struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. I help adult clients find and navigate their path in recovery as well support family members as they find ways to maintain connections in difficult situations. I have experience in guiding clients to find the motivation and courage to make changes over time that can create full lives. I believe that mindfulness creates a path to settle the mind and body and that a connection with nature nurtures the spirit.

My clients reach out to me for help when they are experiencing frightening or distressing intrusive thoughts or behaviors that seem to be out of their control. If you have been diagnosed and/or suspect, you have obsessive compulsive disorder and/or Anxiety related disorders and need someone who really understands what you are going through I can help.

At times in our lives, we have all experienced confusing and sometimes painful events, whether it be the loss of a loved one, an unexpected illness or health issue, a life transition or trauma. Sometimes, the things we have done in the past to seek relief no longer work as they once did. Therapy can be helpful to find new ways to adjust to the challenges and complications of human life, whether it is rooted in a current life event needing temporary support or a more involved issue requiring long term exploration.

I use an approach that is both client-centered and evidence-based. I let the client guide me where they want to go and what they want to achieve through treatment. Everyone has strengths that can be used to better manage their concerns. From my perspective progress in treatment is wholly determined by the individual.

I am a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of experience helping children, adolescents, and their parents recover from trauma. The experience of being abused or enduring a traumatic event can produce a range of challenges as a result. However, as a child or teen, navigating life thereafter can require specialized help. There is no need to face challenges alone. I specialize in helping kids and teenagers work through this process so that the trauma doesn’t define them. They can move forward with their lives in a positive, meaningful way, even discovering insights and strengths to empower them for the present and future.

Are you feeling like you need to give yourself some time, space, thought and consideration with a twist that isn't just about finding the perfect "self-care" regimen or knowing the absolute right choice to make? This requires more than just talking about the stressors that happen on the daily or trying hard to understand the injustices that happen in life. I would like to offer you that time and space to guide the rediscovery of your ability to access values, accountability, and radical acceptance to name few in an effort to help you land in a place of living in peace amongst the chaos. Let's delve into some values work!

We all deserve to live our lives as fully and authentically as we can, and therapy can be a great support in that. I aim to create an open and safe space in which you can explore the patterns, behaviors, and beliefs that you may feel stuck in, and that are no longer serving you. As we build a trusting, supportive, and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship, we’ll work together to identify concrete goals and utilize evidence-based practices to achieve them.

NCYF offers a wide range of clinical options to children, teens, adults, and families. All of our clinical services are informed by evidence-based practices and services are delivered in a way that focuses on compassion and a respect for an individual's past trauma.

Maybe you're struggling to cope with life transitions like becoming a parent, changing a job, caring for a loved one, ending a relationship or starting a new one. Maybe life feels overwhelming and you feel lost at times. Perhaps you're struggling to cope with stress and anxiety. Maybe things that happened to you years ago, are getting in the way of living the life you want now. If you're ready to do the work and try some new strategies, I look forward to teaming up with you to pursue the life you envision. Wherever you are in life, I will meet you there with openness and compassion. I can help you identify what really matters.

Social and political distress are causing fear and alienation, along with feelings of disempowerment and personal inadequacy with less community for us to count on. My way of working with this is to help clients become more aware of their own internal wisdom and connection to all things. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, relational difficulties or just feeling overwhelmed. Listening to your story and using Somatic Experiencing, a mind/body approach, I work to help you find your sense of balance, curiosity, resilience, engagement, and vitality.

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).

I am a clinical therapist who uses narrative psychotherapy as a model to treat and process trauma, grief, and relational issues. I work with adults and older adolescents, as well as couples, and use a person-centered eclectic framework with my clients. I have been trained in AASECT sex therapy and encourage any individual, couple, or those engaged in non-traditional relationships to explore sex-related concerns in their work with me. In every aspect of my practice, I use an individualized approach with the client to build a treatment perspective that is specific to their own interests, values, and recovery.