Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Pittsfield, MA

If you struggle with intrusive thoughts, checking, reassurance seeking, anxiety, obsessions, or compulsions that are impairing your daily life, I may be able to help you. If you are struggling with the challenges of pregnancy, early parenthood, other perinatal stressors, I may be able to help.My two main specialties include diagnosis and treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and perinatal/postpartum mental health issues. I also treat individuals with anxiety, depression, bereavement, trauma, and mood disorders.

Experiencing struggles with perinatal or postpartum mental health (depression, anxiety, psychosis)? Needing to heal from miscarriage or infant/child loss? Wanting to find space to work on disordered eating, body acceptance and self-worth? Have a history of trauma (childhood abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence)? Looking to heal and find peace of mind? To feel seen and be heard? Connect with Danielle Shumway, Holistic Wellness & Healing, and start your journey today!

I am a psychotherapist, licensed in New York, Massachusetts and Texas. I specialize in the experiences of young adulthood. My areas of expertise include anxiety, family and relationship issues, sexuality and gender identity concerns, life transitions, and grief. I also work with people looking for love and navigating the dating process. Lastly, I support clients going through the fertility, pregnancy or postpartum experience.

Now accepting new clients virtually with openings on Mondays and Tuesdays. I am a bilingual therapist with over 20 years of experience working with children and families of diverse populations. I focus on the stages of development, social interactions, and how it can have an impact on daily functioning. I focus on issues like school, relationships, family systems, emotional dysregulation, self-esteem/identity, and anxiety and depression. My goal is to help my clients gain skills to thrive rather than just survive.

Are you a woman struggling with the complexities of biological, environmental, societal and relational pressures? Or, are you having difficulty with the demands of life and feeling physically, mentally, and emotionally exhausted? You are not alone in this. As women, we live in a society that constantly implies that who we are isn’t enough. But, change is possible. Over the years I’ve developed a specialty working with women who are pregnant or have recently given birth, are struggling with depression, anxiety or self-esteem, or who have a history of experiencing childhood trauma. Oftentimes, my clients identify with all of these.

I have helped clients experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, and those learning to manage their mental health symptoms. When life can feel overwhelming and we are not sure how to cope, I believe that therapy can help to provide us with the tools we need to manage our stress and our mental health symptoms. These skills can also better equip us to do the work of processing past trauma and working through family of origin issues. I believe you are the expert when it comes to your work and healing.

I have been practicing for over 30 years in many capacities as a clinical supervisor, consultant,coordinator and director of programs in residential and community mental health clinics. I am absolutely humbled and respect clients" resiliency and courage as they confront their various life stressors.

I welcome working with adolescents, adults and families. My professional background working at a number of social service and health organizations, and 16 years as a School Counselor. I believe that every client has unique strengths and will work in collaboration with you to develop therapeutic goals that are important and meaningful for you. In our sessions, we will work together to clarify your thoughts, feelings, needs and explore creative and realistic options for your concerns. Through this process, you can discover and decide on any changes you may choose to create your best life.

We are a local mental health provider in Berkshire County. We specialize in treating a variety of conditions and use a person centered, strength based approach. We are able to treat adolescents, adults, seniors, and couples. We accept a variety of insurances and can work with you if you have an insurance we are not contracted with. We have several therapists that are available to schedule appointments with you. You can learn more about our therapists and request an appointment online at: www.communityfirsttc.org

Available daytime virtual appointments. As a therapist, I aim to help my clients achieve and maintain the best version of themselves. My hope is that through the power of the therapeutic relationship, clients are able to be vulnerable, explore their authentic selves, and learn the tools necessary to help them cope with the struggles in their daily lives and relationships. Through the reflection on past experiences and the exploration of present thoughts, behaviors, and emotions, I work to help my clients gain insight and facilitate change in their lives.

Welcome. From a person-centered perspective, I work collaboratively with my clients. I meet you where you are and with you identify both the obstacles and the openings on the road toward your desired change. I am the observing guide who might form connections, challenge assumptions, or help you see what is calling to be seen. Present with what you share, I listen without judgment to your experience and its unique meaning for you. I am a psychotherapist who values the safety and sanctity inherent to the therapeutic relationship; one where you are met with genuineness and acceptance.

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I have knowledge and experience in working with all ages on a variety of different issues including life changes/events, behavioral issues, mood disruptions, self esteem and desire to reach ones full potential. I have worked in out-patient and in-patient mental health over the past twenty years and have provided treatment and support for those in medical and psychiatric settings throughout Massachusetts. Emotional safety, comfort, trust and confidentiality are crucial to the therapeutic relationship and is a priority in my treatment with clients.

Do you want to transform your life? Do you long to live in a way that’s more vivid, poignant and meaningful? Are you hungry for an authentic connection with others? It’s the key operating systems that run us when we are making dinner, interacting with our family and tying our shoes. Perhaps you are ready for some new ones? Sometimes it takes life falling apart for us to become ready to seek a new path. You need courage to let go of what no longer works and that’s where I can help. I use a lens of core vulnerability to help people understand the role of defense mechanisms and a mindfulness-based approach.

Looking for a more holistic approach to therapy? Somehow, you know it’s time to try something new, something that goes beyond just sitting and talking. Maybe you’ve been to therapy before and you’re ready to take your work to a new level. Maybe therapy is a new option for you, but somehow you know that you want something a little different. When you are ready to invest in yourself and you’re willing to try out some holistic and creative approaches, our mind-body approach offers new opportunities for healing and change. Curious?

Hello for and thank you for taking the time to view my profile. Excited to say I am currently accepting clients! I offer compassionate, heart-and-soul-centered, nonjudgmental, supportive, strengths-based therapy in the comfort of your own home via telehealth. I work with teens, kids, families, parents, individuals and couples. I am trained at Simmons College and Harvard Medical School. You deserve the BEST! I became a therapist because I LOVE PEOPLE and I want to support you becoming the person you always wanted to be. I am not adverse to walking through tough stuff and lingering issues from the past and present that need healing.

I am a pre-licensed professional who will be working under the supervision of Shannon Sennott at the Center for Psychotherapy and Social Justice. I work with clients from all walks of life, and especially love working with those who are embarking on a new chapter in life, whether it be examining relationships, starting a family, exploring their identity and values, or starting to unpack their past.

If you are feeling stuck, I am here to help you navigate the process of getting un-stuck. Maybe you are running into the same problems repeatedly, feeling dissatisfied with life, or dealing with anxiety and depression. So many of the challenges we face comes from the stories we tell ourselves about ourselves. I work with my clients from a trauma-informed lens to reframe and re-author their stories. We work with curiosity to understand the places where pain emerges. We are a team in this process with you, the client as the expert on your life. Together we work to build confidence, emotional regulation, self-esteem, and processing.

I am a highly motivated, innovative, and empathic Professional Counselor with over 8 years of Individual and Family Therapy experience providing services to individuals, couples and families. My work and passion are centered around using evidence based techniques as a model for the healing process that will empower clients in achieving their personal goals. I am committed to empowering people through their personal lives while guiding them to reach their greatest potential.