Relationship Issues Therapists in Massachusetts

Are you struggling in your relationship? Do you have the same arguments over and over again? Do most conversations end in a stale mate? Are you not trusting your partner? Do you wonder how can I make my relationship stronger ? Are you or your partner talking about divorce but wish you had a way to change that?

My goal as a therapist is to work with you to create meaningful change in your life, whether you are dealing with major life changes, relationship conflicts, day-to-day stressors, or a mental health disorder. I work with teens, families, and parents to improve relationships, change behavior, and reduce emotional suffering.

Welcome! I am an LICSW in private practice (currently telehealth only) seeing adults for individual therapy. I am most passionate about working with individuals struggling with symptoms related to interpersonal trauma and reducing shame and stigma around these experiences. In addition, I specialize in perinatal mental health disorders, individuals going through relationship changes/transitions, college-age/young adults, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+.

I understand the importance of developing resilience-to-change in order to effectively cope with major life transitions (marriage, birth of a child, retirement, new job). Without such resilience, life can feel overwhelming, self esteem becomes precarious, and mood can dip dramatically. Through my warm, direct, highly interactional approach (elaborated at www.marshavannicelli.com), I collaborate with clients to address behaviors that continue to cause pain. My books, teaching and supervision have provided training for 100s of other clinicians to help their clients to feel more empowered in relationship and to fulfill their potential

I am committed to helping individuals to find the best within themselves and to share that with those most important to them. Whether you are struggling with anxiety or depression, relationship difficulties (including "dating stress"), or life stresses, I always try to find what will be the most effective way to help you achieve your goals and live a happier, authentic, life.

Dr. Packard is a Modern Psychoanalyst and Licensed Mental Health Clinician. He has demonstrated an unique ability to integrate various forms of therapy into one unified approach; a blend of cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic therapy for problems of everyday life. Why use Integrative Psychotherapy? Most clinicians know that no one single theory or therapy works for all clients, all problems or situations. However, the vast majority of therapists strongly adhere to one particular approach which is fine if their approach matches the client they are seeing, the problem they are treating, where the client is in treatment, and so forth.

I specialize in treating individuals and couples struggling with sexual dysfunction. I strive to help those with sexual dysfunction find balance and satisfaction in their sexual lives as well as their overall functioning.

The purpose of life is to live a joyous existence. Sometimes easier said than done. But therapy is about empowering people to do just that. Figuring out how to: like yourself better; unapologetically be & speak the real you; engage meaningfully with and effectively with your partner or your kids; recover from an affair or other breach of trust; cope with divorce and remarriage. How you privately think & feel about yourself, and what you think and feel about your marriage/relationship/parenthood are fundamental concerns to all of us. I have over 30 years experience helping individuals and couples achieve their best life.

My practice is currently full. If you'd like to be added to my waitlist, please leave a message with your insurance and best times/days. My intention is to create a nurturing relationship that supports your learning and growth. I believe the quality of the therapeutic relationship is the most important element of a helpful counseling experience. Together, we will explore your challenges with compassion and curiosity and discover your strengths and other resources that can help you move towards meaningful change.

I help people who are exploring questions of sexuality, gender expression, and relationship styles to accept themselves in their beauty and strength, so they can experience loving connection in their lives. Whether you are struggling with gender expression, sexual orientation, desire for multiple partners, BDSM or kink, or other desires that are outside the mainstream, I am here to listen, to educate, to guide, and to help you integrate the parts of you that are currently closed off. I also work with trauma and grief, and provide a space for the boundaried expression and relief of old wounds.

Overwhelmed by workplace challenges and family demands? Overwrought over disappointing relationships? Overextended and unable to find a way to bring balance to your life? A new perspective, new insights, can overcome some of these negative 'overs', and I believe that, as an empathic and well-trained therapist, I may well be able to help.

By interweaving different types of therapy, we collaborate towards your goals in a way that's effective and respectful of your time, energy and money. Each session can be useful - I track this carefully by asking for feedback and by giving choices on how we work together. The time in-between sessions also is used - through practice 'homework' we choose individually, as a couple or as a family, or through observation/thinking. This helps us to identify what helps you to change or restrains you from change - we can then work together from an attitude of curiosity rather than "shoulds".

I view therapy as a creative, collaborative process that facilitates both change and self-acceptance. As a therapist, I create a curious, nonjudgmental space in which we can jointly explore your past and present experience. Our work aims at a deeper understanding of the circumstances that led you to therapy--perhaps painful ways of relating to yourself, to others, or to work. We will work toward helping you grow beyond the patterns or obstacles that have felt limiting so far--and toward helping you realize a more spacious, hopeful, and fulfilling experience of yourself and relationships.

Are your relationships experiencing difficulties such as communication breakdowns or unresolved conflicts? Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or weighed down by depression? Feeling distant or detached from others? Or are you avoiding people, places, and things that remind you of past events? Navigating the waters of mental health and relationships can feel isolating and overwhelming, but you don't have to journey alone. I help couples and adults just like you. I am a mental health counselor with expertise in individual, couples, and family therapy. I'm committed to guiding clients towards healing and growth.

Whether you are facing a situational challenge, struggling with a longstanding problem, or stuck in a place you can no longer bear; a therapeutic relationship can help change your life. There are many difficult things in life but getting support and guidance should not be one of them. I am an Independently Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of success working with people to make their dreams a reality. I specialize in working with adults, couples and families to explore areas of their lives that are challenging. We work together to achieve growth, connection and happiness. Change can happen!

Helping clients struggling with unhealthy relationship patterns, finding love, social anxiety, anxiety, depression, addictive behaviors, childhood trauma, are my interests. Spiritual guidance is my newly evolving skill and passion. Providing a safe place to discuss your struggles and challenges is my priority. Having various experiences with life, I operate from a nonjudgmental and curious standpoint. I use my expertise and knowledge in biology, psychology, trauma focused theories, eastern philosophy to help you evolve in mind-body, emotional and spiritual dimensions. Please checkout my website life tree transformation to learn more

Due to a referral increase, please email me in lieu of phone calls. My role as a therapist is to provide a safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment in which to explore the issues creating difficulty for each individual or couple. I treat a range of issues, from depression, anxiety disorders, unresolved grief, adjustment problems, stress management, relationship concerns, GLBT issues, past trauma to an immediate crisis to a general feeling of dissatisfaction with the present state of your life. All of these issues cause a great deal of distress, but can also be opportunities for immense personal growth and change.

I have worked with a broad range of clients with presenting problems from depression and anxiety to attention deficit, relationship and work issues. A major part of my practice is treatment of addiction-substance abuse, sexual addiction, gambling, compulsive overeating. I enjoy working with couples and families as well as individual adults and adolescents. College mental health is another area of interest. Depending on your needs and interest, my treatment approach encompasses problem solving, behavioral change, reflection and insight all in the context of a supportive and respectful therapeutic relationship.

I offer non-judgmental, confidential, and supportive individual, marriage, couples and group therapy. We will co-create a roadmap to help you recover and heal from the trauma of betrayal, sexual compulsive behaviors, and intimacy wounds. I am a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) with International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals, trained with Dr. Patrick Carnes. In my practice I use an evidenced based attachment therapy, touching on current and past relational bonds. We will consider where you may be stuck.