Therapists in Hanover, MA
Melissa M Johnston
Counselor, LMHC, CGCS-CA
Verified Verified
Hanover, MA 02339
Melissa also utilizes Play Therapy for children experiencing loss, trauma, anxiety and/or frustration.
Please visit my website for current availability and to schedule appointments. Melissa provides individual therapy to adults and children ages 3-11. Her experience also includes working with traumatized children within the foster care system. Melissa believes that effective therapy outcomes require one’s commitment and active involvement to reach the goals one hopes to achieve.
Melissa also utilizes Play Therapy for children experiencing loss, trauma, anxiety and/or frustration.
Please visit my website for current availability and to schedule appointments. Melissa provides individual therapy to adults and children ages 3-11. Her experience also includes working with traumatized children within the foster care system. Melissa believes that effective therapy outcomes require one’s commitment and active involvement to reach the goals one hopes to achieve.
Sarah B Lunday
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hanover, MA 02339
My specialty is working with children under the age of 10 utilizing play therapy techniques to enhance expressing emotions as well as utilizing art as a median to teach skills.
I work with children, families, and adults using a blend of therapeutic approaches to best meet individual needs. I have a client centered and strength based perspective which means I believe, as the client, YOU are the expert. I will help you develop goals and then tailor my interventions based on your needs and using your strengths to help you succeed. I provide a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment while supporting and listening to you. It is my genuine desire to help my clients learn to help themselves so they can move forward with their lives.
My specialty is working with children under the age of 10 utilizing play therapy techniques to enhance expressing emotions as well as utilizing art as a median to teach skills.
I work with children, families, and adults using a blend of therapeutic approaches to best meet individual needs. I have a client centered and strength based perspective which means I believe, as the client, YOU are the expert. I will help you develop goals and then tailor my interventions based on your needs and using your strengths to help you succeed. I provide a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment while supporting and listening to you. It is my genuine desire to help my clients learn to help themselves so they can move forward with their lives.
Lisa Mellace
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Hanover, MA 02339
I believe therapy can be a powerful tool to help individuals identify harmful patterns in their lives and learn new and healthy ways of creating and maintaining a more fulfilling life for themselves. Using a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach, I aim to assist my clients to develop greater insight, cultivate positive self-regard, and empower them to find balance within themselves and their lives.
I believe therapy can be a powerful tool to help individuals identify harmful patterns in their lives and learn new and healthy ways of creating and maintaining a more fulfilling life for themselves. Using a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach, I aim to assist my clients to develop greater insight, cultivate positive self-regard, and empower them to find balance within themselves and their lives.
Cynthia J Garrett
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Hanover, MA 02339
Waitlist for new clients
Having someone you trust and who is totally dedicated to your best interest is often the exact thing you need to open yourself up to a new perspective or make an important change in your life. I try to utilize my range of life experiences and education, a fair amount of wisdom and an ability to see effective ways to handle problems and tough situations. Regardless of your circumstances, my full intention will be to create an honest and supportive environment to help you successfully deal with the challenges you face. I see people of all ages and backgrounds.
Having someone you trust and who is totally dedicated to your best interest is often the exact thing you need to open yourself up to a new perspective or make an important change in your life. I try to utilize my range of life experiences and education, a fair amount of wisdom and an ability to see effective ways to handle problems and tough situations. Regardless of your circumstances, my full intention will be to create an honest and supportive environment to help you successfully deal with the challenges you face. I see people of all ages and backgrounds.
Eva Gonzalez
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
Hanover, MA 02339
Are you here because you want to feel like yourself again? Do you constantly have that feeling that nothing will ever change? Perhaps you feel like nothing you do is right or ever enough, or maybe life seems better when you’re in bed sleeping than when you're out there living it. You feel on edge, shaky, tired, and you can’t stop thinking about everything that may be wrong. I am here to help you find hope, take some of that weight off your shoulders, and help you take your life back. You are not alone.
Are you here because you want to feel like yourself again? Do you constantly have that feeling that nothing will ever change? Perhaps you feel like nothing you do is right or ever enough, or maybe life seems better when you’re in bed sleeping than when you're out there living it. You feel on edge, shaky, tired, and you can’t stop thinking about everything that may be wrong. I am here to help you find hope, take some of that weight off your shoulders, and help you take your life back. You are not alone.
Guiding Light Counseling
Counselor, MS, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hanover, MA 02339
Guiding Light Counseling is a group of four in person therapists and two virtual therapists, all female. We have varying specialties including but not limited to anxiety disorders, mood disorders, PTSD, neurodivergence (including Autism and ADHD). Our team works with people from age 4 to adult. Email to inquire more!
Guiding Light Counseling is a group of four in person therapists and two virtual therapists, all female. We have varying specialties including but not limited to anxiety disorders, mood disorders, PTSD, neurodivergence (including Autism and ADHD). Our team works with people from age 4 to adult. Email to inquire more!
Angela Smith Corridan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Hanover, MA 02339
Therapy can be a great tool whether you're feeling depressed or anxious, having trouble dealing with stress or stuck in a rut. Just as each individual is unique, so is each course of therapy. I recently relocated to Longmeadow from the Boston area where I've been providing therapy since 2005. I work with individuals, children, teens, college students and families. You will find that my style is compassionate, non-judgmental and empowering.
Therapy can be a great tool whether you're feeling depressed or anxious, having trouble dealing with stress or stuck in a rut. Just as each individual is unique, so is each course of therapy. I recently relocated to Longmeadow from the Boston area where I've been providing therapy since 2005. I work with individuals, children, teens, college students and families. You will find that my style is compassionate, non-judgmental and empowering.
Dr. Ralph Bruzzese
Counselor, EdD, LMHC
Verified Verified
Hanover, MA 02339 (Online Only)
Connect Therapy, PLLC is a small private group practice that specializes in providing high-quality mental health services to clients in Massachusetts. We offer secure and HIPAA-compliant virtual meetings exclusively. With a focus on serving children, adolescents, and adults, we are dedicated to fostering a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for clients to explore challenging issues while acquiring new coping skills and strategies.
Connect Therapy, PLLC is a small private group practice that specializes in providing high-quality mental health services to clients in Massachusetts. We offer secure and HIPAA-compliant virtual meetings exclusively. With a focus on serving children, adolescents, and adults, we are dedicated to fostering a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for clients to explore challenging issues while acquiring new coping skills and strategies.
Tethered Feathers Wellness, LLC
Counselor, LMHC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hanover, MA 02339 (Online Only)
Have you been struggling to improve your self-care, reduce your stress and anxiety, and increase your emotional well-being? Allow me to stand with you on this journey as your joyful, bubbly and eclectic trauma-informed guide. Sometimes we'll laugh, sometimes we'll cry, no matter what you'll always have someone by your side. Reach out today for a complimentary consultation and start down the path you truly deserve. Currently accepting new clients with BCBS and Tufts insurance or private pay. Virtual sessions only.
Have you been struggling to improve your self-care, reduce your stress and anxiety, and increase your emotional well-being? Allow me to stand with you on this journey as your joyful, bubbly and eclectic trauma-informed guide. Sometimes we'll laugh, sometimes we'll cry, no matter what you'll always have someone by your side. Reach out today for a complimentary consultation and start down the path you truly deserve. Currently accepting new clients with BCBS and Tufts insurance or private pay. Virtual sessions only.
Neal Nereo Pearson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Hanover, MA 02339 (Online Only)
I am a Social Worker (LICSW) who earned my Master’s in Social Work at the University of New England. I work primarily with adolescents, young adults and families, all of whom are impacted in one way or another by anxiety, depression, family conflict, school issues, grief and trauma. I have worked in home, community and outpatient settings.
I am a Social Worker (LICSW) who earned my Master’s in Social Work at the University of New England. I work primarily with adolescents, young adults and families, all of whom are impacted in one way or another by anxiety, depression, family conflict, school issues, grief and trauma. I have worked in home, community and outpatient settings.
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Amanda Rivers-Kelly
Counselor, MEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
East Bridgewater, MA 02333
•Currently accepting referrals for tweens/teens &daytime openings for college age&adults• I have a practical approach to therapy and believe a solid understanding of yourself is key to resolving emotional distress.I tailor my therapeutic style to the client's individual age and needs.I utilize a variety of modalities including CBT,psychodynamic,holistic, art &play therapy andsand play. I encourage clients to develop insight into their thoughts and behaviors. I believe in building coping skills to maintain healthy functioning.
•Currently accepting referrals for tweens/teens &daytime openings for college age&adults• I have a practical approach to therapy and believe a solid understanding of yourself is key to resolving emotional distress.I tailor my therapeutic style to the client's individual age and needs.I utilize a variety of modalities including CBT,psychodynamic,holistic, art &play therapy andsand play. I encourage clients to develop insight into their thoughts and behaviors. I believe in building coping skills to maintain healthy functioning.
Erin Pike
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Abington, MA 02351
Waitlist for new clients
I utilize a variety of modalities including psychodynamic, holistic, non-directive play therapy and CBT.
Asking for help can be difficult, but looking for a therapist is the first step towards personal growth. As a therapist, I aim to provide a safe and supportive environment for clients of all ages to work on a variety of issues such as: Anxiety, Depression, life changes, behavioral difficulties and more. I offer individual and family therapy as well as parent guidance and coaching. I currently do not have any openings, but please feel free to reach out to be added to the waitlist.
I utilize a variety of modalities including psychodynamic, holistic, non-directive play therapy and CBT.
Asking for help can be difficult, but looking for a therapist is the first step towards personal growth. As a therapist, I aim to provide a safe and supportive environment for clients of all ages to work on a variety of issues such as: Anxiety, Depression, life changes, behavioral difficulties and more. I offer individual and family therapy as well as parent guidance and coaching. I currently do not have any openings, but please feel free to reach out to be added to the waitlist.
Emily Polutchko @ The Psyched Group
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
East Bridgewater, MA 02333
I use a blend of therapeutic modalities, such as Individual Play therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Mindfulness-based approaches, tailoring interventions to meet each individual's unique needs.
Serving kids, teens, and young adults. I use a person-centered strengths based approach in counseling practice. Clients are able to utilize their strengths to identify strategies and coping skills to manage their needs, and maximize new coping skills as their human development unfolds. I believe in the importance of establishing a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship, where people feel heard, understood, and empowered to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences as they grow into the best version of themselves.
I use a blend of therapeutic modalities, such as Individual Play therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Mindfulness-based approaches, tailoring interventions to meet each individual's unique needs.
Serving kids, teens, and young adults. I use a person-centered strengths based approach in counseling practice. Clients are able to utilize their strengths to identify strategies and coping skills to manage their needs, and maximize new coping skills as their human development unfolds. I believe in the importance of establishing a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship, where people feel heard, understood, and empowered to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences as they grow into the best version of themselves.
Julie Persampieri
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
West Bridgewater, MA 02379
For my younger clients, I use a play and expressive arts based approach to help them more effectively work through areas of treatment focus.
When people seek out therapy for themselves or their children, they often feel overwhelmed, confused, and alone. I partner with clients to provide support during these challenging times and to help them work through difficult issues. Each client comes to me with their own unique strengths and challenges. I use an individualized, non-judgmental approach to help people develop a better understanding of themselves and identify ways we can work together to help them reach their goals. One area of my areas of expertise is early childhood trauma. I strive to help my clients understand the neurobiological impact these early experiences.
For my younger clients, I use a play and expressive arts based approach to help them more effectively work through areas of treatment focus.
When people seek out therapy for themselves or their children, they often feel overwhelmed, confused, and alone. I partner with clients to provide support during these challenging times and to help them work through difficult issues. Each client comes to me with their own unique strengths and challenges. I use an individualized, non-judgmental approach to help people develop a better understanding of themselves and identify ways we can work together to help them reach their goals. One area of my areas of expertise is early childhood trauma. I strive to help my clients understand the neurobiological impact these early experiences.
Deborah Lee Jennings
Counselor, MEd, LMHC, FT
Verified Verified
West Bridgewater, MA 02379
I provide traditional therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, expressive therapies, relaxation/imagery, EMDR, Gentle Reprocessing, the Tapas Accupressure Technique, EFT, play therapy, and Theraplay Principles.
I work with clients of various ages across the life span. People who seek my services include individuals, families, and couples. My specialties are children and adolescents, psychological trauma, and grief. I have experience providing treatment for adult and child victims of physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, child witnesses to violence, and survivors of suicide and homicide with traumatic and complicated grief issues. My clients often are struggling with anxiety and mood disorders. Children may have ADHD and other disruptive behavior disorders. Some may have developmental delays and other special needs.
I provide traditional therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, expressive therapies, relaxation/imagery, EMDR, Gentle Reprocessing, the Tapas Accupressure Technique, EFT, play therapy, and Theraplay Principles.
I work with clients of various ages across the life span. People who seek my services include individuals, families, and couples. My specialties are children and adolescents, psychological trauma, and grief. I have experience providing treatment for adult and child victims of physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, child witnesses to violence, and survivors of suicide and homicide with traumatic and complicated grief issues. My clients often are struggling with anxiety and mood disorders. Children may have ADHD and other disruptive behavior disorders. Some may have developmental delays and other special needs.
Mossman Play Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Marshfield, MA 02050
Here at the Mossman Play Therapy Center we believe in the power of play and the expressive arts across the life span. We provide a space for children from 2-18 and their parents to explore their relationships, their experiences, their struggles, and new opportunities. We are committed to honoring children and their families as more than a sum of their behaviors. We believe in using the expressive arts to help families and children gain a deeper understanding of themselves.
Here at the Mossman Play Therapy Center we believe in the power of play and the expressive arts across the life span. We provide a space for children from 2-18 and their parents to explore their relationships, their experiences, their struggles, and new opportunities. We are committed to honoring children and their families as more than a sum of their behaviors. We believe in using the expressive arts to help families and children gain a deeper understanding of themselves.
Kristina Walsh
Counselor, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Norwell, MA 02061
I have experience with a variety of ages and life circumstances, though I specialize in working with children and teens utilizing play and art therapy techniques.
Hello! I hope you found yourself here looking to start or continue your journey of self-care and healing, whether it's for you or someone you love. I'm a licensed mental health clinician and school adjustment counselor starting my practice on the south shore after working in the school system these past 4 years.
I have experience with a variety of ages and life circumstances, though I specialize in working with children and teens utilizing play and art therapy techniques.
Hello! I hope you found yourself here looking to start or continue your journey of self-care and healing, whether it's for you or someone you love. I'm a licensed mental health clinician and school adjustment counselor starting my practice on the south shore after working in the school system these past 4 years.
Melissa Beane
Counselor, LMHC, R-DMT
Verified Verified
Bridgewater, MA 02324
My passion is working with children 10yo & under who experience anxiety, depression, PTSD, family transitions, grief, & disruptions in attachment. I utilize dance/movement, music, storytelling, play, and art therapies to help children engage in the therapeutic process and heal. Through activities, children are able to freely express emotions and learn to self-soothe using the techniques that naturally help to learn about themselves and the world around them. Parent training & family therapy are also frequently used to support caregivers in responding to children with high emotional needs.
My passion is working with children 10yo & under who experience anxiety, depression, PTSD, family transitions, grief, & disruptions in attachment. I utilize dance/movement, music, storytelling, play, and art therapies to help children engage in the therapeutic process and heal. Through activities, children are able to freely express emotions and learn to self-soothe using the techniques that naturally help to learn about themselves and the world around them. Parent training & family therapy are also frequently used to support caregivers in responding to children with high emotional needs.
Christy A Roman
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Kingston, MA 02364
I provide individual, couples and family therapy. I maintain a safe and confidential place for people in crisis or life transitions to talk, sort out issues and create new solutions to old problems. I work with children adolescents, and adults. I specialize in working with adoptees and their families.
I provide individual, couples and family therapy. I maintain a safe and confidential place for people in crisis or life transitions to talk, sort out issues and create new solutions to old problems. I work with children adolescents, and adults. I specialize in working with adoptees and their families.
Shannon Pickett
Counselor, PhD, LMHC
Verified Verified
Bridgewater, MA 02324 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am a licensed mental health counselor providing psychotherapy in a private practice setting to children, adolescents, adults, and families. I work with my clients to identify their goals and improve their overall wellness by focusing on their strengths. I do so through a supportive, therapeutic relationship. When you're in my office, my objective is to help you feel safe and free of judgment. Please note that I do not have evening availability at this time.
I am a licensed mental health counselor providing psychotherapy in a private practice setting to children, adolescents, adults, and families. I work with my clients to identify their goals and improve their overall wellness by focusing on their strengths. I do so through a supportive, therapeutic relationship. When you're in my office, my objective is to help you feel safe and free of judgment. Please note that I do not have evening availability at this time.
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Play Therapy
Who is play therapy for?
Play therapy is generally targeted to children between the ages of 3 and 11 who have social, emotional, or behavioral difficulties. Play therapy has also been found helpful for children who have experienced physical or emotional abuse or witnessed atrocities. Play therapy is also often recommended for children who are undergoing major medical procedures or who are suffering from chronic illness; many children’s hospitals are equipped to offer play therapy on-site. Play therapy is also sometimes used for adults; creative writing, music, and art are expressive forms that can all be adapted for therapeutic purposes.
Why do people need play therapy?
Children often do not have the language skills or words to know or to express what is troubling them. Yet they often spontaneously draw or use playthings to depict scenarios that reflect problems in their everyday life. Play therapy provides children with an array of objects and play situations to act out their feelings or experiences so that therapists can get a clear picture of what children might be struggling with and help them find solutions. In addition, play therapists are skilled at helping children understand their inner experience and find words for them, necessary steps toward helping children learn to control their own behavior and come up with solutions to problems they encounter.
What happens in play therapy?
A child enters a comfortable playroom where they are free to choose the objects they want to play with. The play therapist will typically observe how they play with the toys—whether a sandbox, puppets, dolls and action figures, trucks, costumes, drawing and painting materials, or more—because such play provides clues to a child’s family and social relationships, difficulties they are encountering in the world, and what going on inside themselves. Sometimes the therapist may ask the child to use the play objects to tell a story about their family. Using the same instruments of play, therapists can help children discover more advantageous ways of thinking and behaving.
What kinds of problems do play therapists treat?
Play therapy can help children who display destructive or self-destructive impulses; children who seem angry, sad, or fearful; children who experience frequent social, emotional, family, or school difficulty. Play therapy is often of value to children who have experienced a loss or distressing family experience, who are regularly exposed to family conflict, or who have been physically or emotionally abused. Play therapy can help children who are perpetrators of bullying as well as those who are targets of bullying. It helps children learn to identify their feelings, to express them in constructive ways, and to regulate them so they can get on with the business of development.
How long does play therapy last?
Play therapy sessions may last for 30 to 45 minutes, and they usually occur weekly for about 20 sessions. Each session is tailored to the individual child and the kinds of problems they are struggling with. Play that is highly repetitive often indicates a problem requiring further exploration. Therapists typically measure progress through session-to-session changes in play behavior.