Therapists in Westford, MA

With a master’s degree in Addiction Counseling, Leadership, and Theological Studies, Bruce is equipped to assist individuals in renewing their capacity to become contributing members of society. Bruce currently holds one license and one certification: he is an independent level LADC practitioner with a state certification in problematic gambling (MA PGS).

Gerald, a seasoned and dedicated board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC), boasts an extensive career spanning over three decades, during which he has passionately served diverse clientele across various settings. His primary focus lies in alleviating the burdens associated with mental health challenges, underscoring his commitment to fostering holistic well-being. With a mission to dismantle the stigmas enveloping mental health, Gerald strives to create a compassionate and understanding environment for his patients and their families.

I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor with extensive experience treating a wide variety of mental health issues including but not limited to addiction, mood disorders (depression, anxiety) psychosis, adjustment disorder and PTSD. I work with clients to build insight and to develop a greater understanding of self in order to improve current and/or work towards identified treatment goals. My intent is for clients to feel supported, listen to and understood during sessions. As we are able to develop a trusting therapeutic relationship.

With a robust academic background, I hold a Master's Degree in Human Development and have accumulated a wealth of experience in the mental health field spanning over 11 years. In 2008, I transitioned to Substance Abuse, dedicating a decade to this field and achieving the milestone of Clinical Supervisor in 2018, thus amassing over 5 years of managerial experience. My professional journey is marked by a commitment to both mental health and substance abuse, reflecting a comprehensive understanding of the complexities within these domains.

Coming from a Lead Clinician role for a Virtual Partial Hospitalization (PHP) Program, I don't believe in an "ideal" client. In my previous role, we rarely had insight into a client's clinical presentation before their intake. I have learned to tailor my approach to each client while aiding them in learning emotional regulation techniques and interventions to sustain sobriety.

Marc Viera is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) with 21 years of experience in the mental health field. Marc has a a diverse and extensive background in the helping profession and he has had the privilege of helping individuals and families achieve a variety of treatment goals. He considers the person as a whole including biological, psychological, social, and spiritual aspects of who they are, as he helps them to address a myriad of symptoms related to anxiety, panic disorder, depression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and stress-related disorders.

Dr. Brian Castelluccio is a Psychologist in Massachusetts who has been practicing since 2020. He has a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Connecticut and completed his Predoctoral internship at VA Connecticut Healthcare System and Postdoctoral fellowship at Brown University. Dr. Castelluccio provides neuropsychological assessments and related services designed to answer patients' questions about their thinking and memory skills.

Growth toward a more comfortable and confident you: Services are provided so that clients may develop growth across a number of domains. Clients are asked to be active participants in our work together, in addition to any plans for their own personal development. Approaches include but are not limited to developing a repertoire of skills based around the following categories: Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, and Mindfulness/Meditation. Furthermore, Schatzel Counseling Group takes a humanistic and client centered approach which incorporates several disciplines from a varying array of fields.

My ideal client is someone who is willing to work with me in order to achieve their goal. This includes being able to have back and forth conversation around ways to achieve that goal, as well as have the more difficult conversations when it comes to road blocks and the occasional self sabotaging behavior. I will always be honest in my assessments, and thoughts, and my hope would be that my client is as well.

Keith Mantel is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Massachusetts who has been practicing since 2001. Keith's focus in therapy is to work with people to discover what is needed to start living a more fulfilling life. This generally involves understanding how to build on strengths so that people feel increasingly resilient as they face the predictable challenges that everyone is confronted with in life.

I have enjoyed working as a therapist for over 30 years in private, medical, agency, and public school settings. My approach is collaborative and goal focused, including active coaching and monitoring of progress toward desired treatment outcomes. Should you be finding yourself in a place of readiness to access or maintain healthier patterns of emotional responding and related behaviors toward your desired outcomes I welcome you to contact me. My practice is active and often full. While my waiting list will vary in length, I do my best to meet the majority of my clients requests in as time efficient manner as possible.

WAITLIST (Please follow instructions on New Clients page at www.hnetworks.net). I welcome the chance to offer you down-to-earth, goal-oriented therapy using a calm, non-judgmental approach. I like to keep therapy simple as I help you deal with life's complexities. I listen to your concerns, remind you of your strengths and successes, and suggest research-based strategies tailored to your unique situation and style. By the end of therapy, I want you to have what you need to maintain gains made in therapy and to thrive through future challenges.

My ideal client is someone who is willing to work with me in order to achieve their goal. This includes being able to have back and forth conversation around ways to achieve that goal, as well as have the more difficult conversations when it comes to road blocks and the occasional self sabotaging behavior. I will always be honest in my assessments, and thoughts, and my hope would be that my client is as well.

I approach my clients collaboratively with a warm, accepting and compassionate attitude. I believe developing a trusting relationship is the most effective foundation to approach the hardships and mind habits we all face in life. I use specific CBT and Mindfulness skills to help my clients reduce symptoms and feel better soon. Anxiety, obsessiveness and depressed feelings can be significantly reduced while I teach clients how to govern the mind, creating new habits and strategies. As a practitioner of mindfulness who has attended many Insight Meditation retreats, I can share with you the benefits of attention from both personal and professional experience.

I am a substance abuse and mental health counselor, who genuinely enjoys working with people. I believe almost all people who suffer with an addiction have an underlying mental health issue, trauma, depression, anxiety and low self esteem. I understand that addiction renders you powerless and in many cases extreme embarrassment. Mental health issues can be equally disabling and embarrassing. I can help you, no shame, embarrassment, just understanding and guidance as you move along your path of recovery. In some cases medication may be recommended and I work with three established Nurse Practitioners who accept referrals.

I presently am unable to take new clients. I hope this will change in the near future as the pandemic slows down. My apologies. I have over 40 years of clinical experience. I specialize in working with adult individuals or couples, and children/teenagers/young adults with their families.

Life can be complicated. Let’s work together to simplify it. You may say, “Easier said than done, Sebastian”. Agreed. Taking time out of your day to find someone to help you is already putting in the work. You have already committed to the process. Let’s see if I may be a good fit for you and your needs. Whether you have engaged in therapy before or this is your first time, I welcome you.

I practice from a relational psychodynamic orientation and integrate aspects of cognitive behavioral and narrative psychotherapy in my approach. This means that our work together will consist of identifying the patterns in how you relate to other people and to yourself and working to change those patterns, allowing for more fulfilling interpersonal relationships and a discarding of unhelpful ways of being. I am committed to understanding the dynamics of power and oppression and the ways I can help to undermine and process them in the context of our work.

I feel my ideal client is one who is self-motivated in wanting to uncover what hides beneath their unresolved traumas, fears, and old survival modes.