Reality Therapy in Somerville, MA

Dedicated and conscientious multicultural/lingual social worker with over 15 years of professional experience providing culturally sensitive clinical care to the most vulnerable children and families in the Boston and Atlanta metropolitan areas. My values include providing dedicated support and quality psychotherapy and guidance to individuals and families in need regardless of their race, gender/binary, sexual orientation, and religion. I am willing to refer clients to other professionals' support if I cannot meet their needs for continuity of care.

Are you seeking contentment in life, struggling with focus or motivation? I am here to assist. By shifting your attention you can cultivate meaningful connections, overcome self-esteem and intimacy hurdles, and channel energy towards your priorities. My approach is compassionate, meeting you where you stand. I offer insightful guidance for your specific needs. I am here to be your trusted companion through life's ups and downs! Find more information on Pamelah's website, TheWarmingTree.com. Explore CBT, Mindfulness Practices, Expressive Therapies, Transitional Work, Relationship Repair, and Self-Worth Enhancement!

Individual clients welcome. In my professional journey, I've had the privilege of guiding thousands of clients from diverse backgrounds, each with their own unique stories and challenges. I help individuals cultivate a deep understanding of their emotions, fostering emotional intelligence that is crucial for personal growth. I strive to create a space where feelings are acknowledged and processed, to clear a path for success. Embracing wellbeing as a fundamental aspect of strength is at the heart of my approach. The goal is for you to become an insightful expert of your own life - past, present and future.

Are you someone who, due to choice or circumstance, is living life outside the mainstream? Are you an "outsider" in relation to social norms, feeling like you don't fit in or are committed to values or self-expression that make life in the larger world challenging? Perhaps you have been wary of therapy & of therapists judging you because of gender identity or presentation, because of your interest in kink or other forms of sexual expression, or because of your involvement in polyamory or other non-traditional relationship styles. If so, you need look no further to find an open-minded & respectful therapist.

David is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 15 years of experience in mental health. He is passionate about helping individuals and couples work through their issues in a way that promotes hope. David specializes in anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, relationship issues, and major life transitions. David completed his Master of Mental Health Counseling at Cambridge College. Like many therapists, David found his passion for mental health through his own experiences and recovery from substance abuse, which, combined with his professional experience, allows him to have deep compassion and understanding for his clients.

I work with children and families struggling with emotional concerns - age 6+, and with preteens, teenagers, young adults and adults. I have experience working with PANDAS, OCD & tics, Anxiety, ADHD, PTSD. I specialize in the areas of Trauma, Sexual abuse, Dissociative Disorders, Depression, Phobias and short term crisis resolution. I help my clients by utilizing EMDR, TF-CBT or CBT approach to develop effective coping skills to increase personal functioning and resilience, and release past learned maladaptive behaviors/phobias that may be causing dysfunction in their present life.

Currently Accepting New Clients Addiction may be destroying your life, your family, and everything you have worked for. If you have sought help in the past, only to relapse again, you may feel helpless. Addiction is a serious problem that requires professional intervention. With a Master of Science degree in Addiction Therapy and over two decades in the field, I am uniquely prepared to offer you the help you need. When we work together, you will receive individually tailored treatment services that work with your circumstances and needs.

My mindfulness-based, client centered approach with a focus on strengths, goals, and current needs will aid you in developing coping skills that will allow you to move from problematic emotions and unhealthy habits to healing. I have a non-judgmental, compassionate, supportive, and reflective style. My aim is to help you figure the path that’s right for you to begin the process of change.

I am a board-Licensed Mental Health Counselor and an Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I received a Bachelor's degree in Human Development/Education from Lesley College and a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from Springfield College. My experience includes advocacy work for children and families, parenting education groups, family education assemblies on substance abuse as well as individual and group therapy in community mental health settings and in private practice.

You've sought me out for counseling because you experience a significant discrepancy in your life between how you feel and how you'd like to feel. You're seeking to have positive mental health, that is, to know yourself, to be yourself, to expand your capacity to care for yourself and others and your world, to maintain humility, and to maintain hope. You're aware of the fluctuating nature of your functionality: at times you function well, and at other times you don't function as well as you'd like to. You're aware that, at times, you have experienced distress, that is, difficult life moments. You're ready to create a better life.

Are you or someone you know feeling "stuck" and grappling with life? I specialize in supporting bilingual youth, college students, professionals, and mature adults in the Greater Boston area. I help identify triggers and barriers, crafting action plans to pave the way for a happier, more successful life. I am proficient in working with children, adolescents, and adults, providing both individual and family therapy. His expertise extends to Spanish-speaking families, children, and adolescents, addressing issues such as depression, anxiety, anger, isolation, trauma, mood swings, defiant behavior, and codependency.

Restructure your inner thoughts and feelings to create more satisfying relationships, emotional balance, and positive outcomes within family, life, and work. Clients are helped to overcome anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss. Through precise, creative and illuminating feedback, emotional clarity and self-insight are promoted in a secure therapeutic setting. I have extensive experience with individuals and families within the national and international communities and appreciate the many nuances that can arise, be it religious, cultural, varied professional backgrounds, commitments, and family structures.

With life becoming increasingly demanding, it can feel like we are always battling on a new frontier. We do not, however, have to power through it alone! Whether it’s with relationships, family, jobs, college, new cultural environments or even ourselves, I aim to support my clients with recognizing and managing the emotional impact that life’s torrent of changes has on us all. My therapeutic approach is to create an accepting relationship so sessions can be a comfortable and judgment free zone.

Any client that seeks an experienced, skilled and empathic clinician is my ideal client.

Telehealth appointments only. If you are wanting to experience more, self awareness, connection and ability to live with inner peace from life's stressors I am here to help you on that path. Your therapeutic experience is tailored to your specific emotional needs, focusing on the connection of mind, body and spirit. You will receive an integrative experience that looks at you as a whole person, not just a symptom. You are given specific tools to improve your life and experience increased awareness of self. Welcome to your healing journey.