Therapists in Concord, MA

With over twenty years of experience in the counseling space, I specialize in ADHD, anxiety, perfectionism, depression, trauma and cultural differences, and am also particularly interested in performance-based stress among high achieving students, athletes and families and the transition to adulthood for young people. Within my role at Windhorse, I also maintain a focus on parent counseling and coaching.

I specialize in working with women and older adolescent girls in individual therapy, who are experiencing or interested in working on any of the following: Life Transitions, Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Loss, Parenting, Relationship Issues, Emotional Fulfillment and Finding Spirituality on The Journey To Emotional Healing. I am an active psychodynamic clinician, who utilizes object relations theory, family systems theory and cognitive behavioral techniques. Above all, I value the therapist client relationship. Just as a grain of sand emerges as a pearl, I view life as a transformative experience. The pain of what we are faced with provides opportunity for growth.

MY PRACTICE IS CURRENTLY FULL. I work primarily with children and adolescents who face a range of challenges. Among these might be anxiety, negotiating peer relationships, learning disabilities, ADHD, and/or losses (e.g. divorce, illness/death of a loved one). During the assessment process, I believe in learning the strengths of the child, parent(s), and other support networks (e.g extended family, school, religious community). From there, I collaborate with the parents and child/adolescent to create a plan for them to develop the skills necessary to address their current challenges.

If there is one thing we can count on in life is change--expected or unexpected; wanted or unwanted. Perhaps it is a loss, a difficult transition, a new diagnosis, chronic pain, becoming a caregiver, parenting a child with a disability--it could be anything that significantly alters your life plans, your relationships, expectations, sense of self, and day-to-day functioning. People often experience depression, anxiety, relational tension, and feel overwhelmed when faced with a challenging life issue, whether the challenge is short or long-term.

I'm really smart and have a lot of experience. I'm really good at brainstorming and bringing new possibilities into the room. I love what I do, and I will work tirelessly to help someone feel better. I work with existential questions - Why did this happen to me? How do I live my life? I work with trauma, grief and loss, addiction including to sex/pornography, families of incarcerated people, thoughts about death and dying, anxiety, parenting support. I enjoy thinking about intersectionality, about how our identities affect our experiences in the world, and I bring a social justice lens to my work.

I enjoy working with adults from all diverse backgrounds. In individual sessions I help those presenting with depression, anxiety, OCD, personality disorders, trauma, substance abuse, ADHD/ADD, issues with sexuality, LGBTQ, grief and loss, parenting issues, women's issues, and challenges involving interpersonal relationships.

Currently very limited availability for in person and tele-therapy appointments for individuals (16 and older), couples, and families. Committed to honoring, exploring, and creating the promise of "what might be" for you. Offering collaborative and generative conversations that are interactive, respectful, curious, and non-judgemental. Honoring your unique experiences, values, preferences, abilities, hopes, dreams and sparkling moments. Committed to the promise of what you can be outside the world and influence of problems. Focused on changing your relationship to problems affecting and influencing you and what you care about most.

Using an individualized approach that utilizes techniques and interventions from a variety of evidence based practices, I work with each person to capitalize on their strengths and harness their hidden resilience.

Individual Therapy Are you struggling with parenting or relationship issues? ​ Do you wish you could improve your communication skills with others? ​ Do you feel anxious, depressed or experiencing panic attacks? ​ Do you want to make changes in your life so you can live a more genuine life? ​ -PLAY THERAPY ​ Does your 2-11 year old have a hard time expressing their feelings which results in difficult behaviors? ​ -ELDER CARE COUNSELING AND CASE MANAGEMENT ​ Are you a Caretaker and need help managing your commitments to your immediate family as well as your elder parents? ​ Do you need help navigating the Medicaid/Medicare process?

Welcome! I specialize in working with older adolescents, young adults, and parents, to help develop strategies to manage a variety of stressors including depression, anxiety, low self esteem, grief and loss, academic challenges, life transitions and relationship struggles. My style encompasses an active, collaborative, strengths-based approach, utilizing humor, compassion and warmth, to build a safe and trusting relationship with my clients. My goal is to help you explore road blocks, to gain insight into your thoughts, feelings and behaviors, and to attain solutions that improves overall wellness and enhances personal growth.

I am an Expressive Arts Psychotherapist. I am trained as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Registered Expressive Arts Therapist (REAT) and Certified Complex Trauma Professional (CCTP) My approach to psychotherapy integrates alternative, holistic and traditional healing practices with mental health psychotherapies. I work with individuals of all backgrounds in the areas of grief and loss, anxiety, depression, adjustment and transitions, disorders of stress and dysregulation. I specializes in complex cases, trauma, and international development work.

I believe that one of the most important aspects of successful therapy is the connection between the therapist and the client. I offer a safe and nurturing environment based on trust and mutual respect. I believe many clients have the unconscious wisdom to guide themselves through difficult life events, and my role is to help the individual explore and discover themselves. I use a strength based approach to healing and problem solving, while always providing unconditional respect and nonjudgmental regard for the individual's personal therapeutic journey.

Asking for help is the first step toward lasting change - welcome! With empathy, compassion, humor, and warmth, I create a nurturing space where you are truly heard, and truly seen. With years of experience providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Trauma Informed Therapy, and Strengths-Based Therapy, I have the expertise to create a personalized, unconditionally-supportive approach that fits each client.

Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I have a passion for helping individuals reach their maximum potential and healthiest state, taking into account their current as well as past experiences. I feel passionate about working with children and adults with chronic illness as well as with those individuals dealing with loss and bereavement. I also believe strongly in the work that can be accomplished with individuals who have experienced a recent or past trauma and believe strongly in the individual's ability to achieve a healthy state with proper holistic healthcare.

Are you looking for help conquering your anxiety? Are you suffering from a medical or stress related condition? We'll work together using the most effective techniques to help you feel better, sooner. I have a proven track record for helping my clients to reduce their symptoms and regain a sense of control over their lives. My therapeutic style is based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and I incorporate the use of biofeedback, relaxation techniques and self-hypnosis, to help my clients foster change and master their well-being.

Accepting new clients for spring 2024. I am a licensed counselor who provides therapy to individuals, couples, and families. I have over 25 years experience with a range of issues concerning relationships, anxiety, life transitions, dating, stress, infidelity, betrayal trauma, sexuality, school admissions, LGBTQ issues, co-dependency, divorce, elder issues, work, and education. I provide a safe place to share concerns, develop coping strategies, and to discover inner resources that we may not have known were there. The "Goodness of Fit" between client and therapist, and the treatment modality is important to initiate results.

I provide transformational coaching for adults who are feeling unmotivated, unfocused, or stuck in their lives, whether it's around vocation, relationships, money, time, or health. I have worked as a therapist for over 35 years, and I am trained in the principles and practices for transformation. I also created Thriving Families, a unique family coaching program for parents who feel overwhelmed frustrated, or hopeless regarding their family. I support them in healing where needed, and then help them to create both an individual and a family vision. Children and teens are invited to do the same.

Are you finding it difficult to take care of yourself while taking care of others? Is it hard to achieve the work/life balance everyone says you should find? Do you feel more depressed, anxious, or down than you typically do, and is it impacting your ability to enjoy quality time with your family, friends, and loved ones? Or, is it difficult for you to enjoy what little free time you actually have?

If you're a woman at one of life's turning points and now struggling a bit, I invite you to get in touch. My time with you will start with the idea that everyone has strengths. We can rediscover, use and build on these to find solutions to your challenges. I will be listening without judging and exploring new possibilities, goals and next steps with you. Many people find talk therapy the key to feeling well and happy again. You can learn to replace fearfulness or feeling lost and live with more meaning & contentment. We can work briefly, as needed, or longer term - by Zoom/FaceTime or telephone.