Sandra was awarded Massachusetts "Counselor of the Year " for 2016 and "National Counselor of the Year" at the annual NAADAC convention . A trained therapist that can help with relationships, which include couples and marriage counseling and couples co-dependency. I enjoy helping people with stress and anxiety issues as well as relapse prevention and drug and alcohol recovery counseling. Being in recovery for alcohol and drugs for over 20 years, I can relate well with the pain, losses, and chaos resulting from an addiction to substances. I have had good and bad times in recovery but a clean and sober life beats "using" any day !

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years experience helping individuals and families from all backgrounds. I am skilled and trained in working with those dealing with substance abuse, addiction, life transitions, anxiety and depression. I am honored to assist those who seek a solution to their issues. I will actively listen and offer suggestions on your journey. Together we can identify issues, barriers and solutions to your problems.

Things can get better. Are you looking for a respectful, compassionate and confidential setting where your voice will be heard? If you have been struggling with issues such as increased sadness, anxiety or the inability to process emotional events, counseling may help. I use integrated methods such as Motivational Interviewing, CBT, DBT, Solution Focused Therapy and EFT/ Tapping to foster emotional, psychological, interpersonal growth and wellness. My hope is that each client will share a willingness to work together toward a more fulfilling life. Challenges that interfere with life balance can be addressed in therapy.

-Treating life issues such as: adjustment to life changes, grief, depression, anxiety, attention deficit disorder, gay/lesbian issues, dual diagnosis/substance abuse, school and behavioral issues

No one needs to suffer alone. If you are struggling with difficult life changes, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, or addiction - treatment is available. Therapy should be a mutual collaboration towards positive change. Your therapy will be problem focused with understanding and empathy, always working for personal growth.

If you are feeling stuck in behaviors or attitudes that limit your ability to live a fuller life or impact your relationships, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) can help you achieve the changes you desire. IFS is the framework I use to help individuals and couples move from where they are stuck into a more desirable way of relating and being internally, with their partner, family and in the world. In my 30 + years of practice I have found that IFS is the most gentle yet profound way to guide people in this transformation. IFS is a radically different way of understanding what happens inside of ourselves.

All people are innately good and have the ability to heal themselves. Stressors are ever present in our everyday lives and are manifested through multiple ways. While these stressors can be the genesis of our problems, they are also the catalyst to starting the healing process. After making the decision to seek counseling and wellness care, the second most critical step is who will provide this care. At Westwind Counseling & Wellness we operate from a strong multicultural perspective providing time honored psychotherapy but with a focus on your whole health guided by the core values of Resiliency, Empowerment and Restoration.

The decision to seek therapy can be challenging, but once you begin, you may be surprised by the changes that unfold. Finding a therapist who makes you feel safe, supported and hopeful is central to this process. After reading about my approach to therapy, please feel free to reach out to me by phone or email so we can discuss your particular situation and whether I may be able to help.

***I'm not accepting any new clients at this time**** An essential part of my approach is to collaborate with my clients and create a healing together. In my office I will maintain a supportive and non-judgmental environment that encourages development of self compassion and becoming aware of one's self destructive patterns. I have 10 plus years of experience assisting people with depression, anxiety and mending relationships. Together we will move forward in your life journey; fostering emotional intelligence and well-being.

Ready to better understand how your brain function or learning impacts your day-to-day life? Ready to move forward in your life? I offer Psychological and Neuropsychological Evaluation and Therapy Services. My testing clients may have a neurological disorder or difficulties with attention, focus, organization, and/or memory, neurodevelopmental disorders, medical conditions, and comorbid psychiatric disorders. My therapy clients may have Anxiety related disorders, depression and/or stress which can cause an upheaval in life. I often work with complex families including those with a member who has ASD, disability or dementia.

Welcome and congratulations on finding the strength to engage in a partnership that will allow you to experience life in a more meaningful manner. Through counseling, you will sense positive changes and develop skills that lead to greater insight and foster healing. In this safe, trusting, non-judgmental atmosphere, we will build a strong therapeutic and supportive relationship that allows you work toward your goals.

(Currently not accepting new cases.) Working with children and families for over 20 years, I've learned to appreciate having some impact with our youth trying to move on from various factors impacting their daily functioning.

I have been working with adults, children, adolescents, families and couples for 25+ years. I assist individuals and families with identifying the areas of their lives they would like to improve; and strategies to get there. I look at the person as a whole and come from a strength based perspective.

Not currently accepting new patients. If you are wanting to experience more inner peace, self awareness, and happiness I am here to help you on that path. If you are living with mental illness, or struggling with difficult transitions in your life; relationships, work, stress, depression, anxiety, grief or loss I can help. Your therapy is tailored to your specific emotional and mental health needs.

As a licensed mental health counselor, Marie Doubleday offers therapeutic guidance and support services that combines a blend of psychotherapy and counseling styles as a means to allow individuals or couples to discover inner strength to overcome some of life's most difficult challenges. As individuals, or couples, actively participate in the journey of positive change, problem solving and healing takes place. Marie utilizes different therapeutic approaches to best meet client's individual needs to include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rogerian, Addiction, DBT, Coaching, and Trauma Treatments. Marie has counseling experience of over sixteen years including private practice of seven years.

People typically come to see me when they feel anxious, depressed, stressed out, or stuck. I work with clients to help them be more compassionate with themselves, so that they can develop a sense of curiosity and acceptance toward their experiences. As people become curious about why they feel and act the way they do, they are able to see their situation in a new light, and can come up with new solutions.

Having the courage to face your problems is the first step to feeling better. All of us get stuck in old patterns sometimes, but those patterns can be hard to see without help. My goal is to help you discover and change the patterns that might be causing you to feel sad, stressed, or like something's missing in your life. You might feel "stuck" or unable to change your situation, but you don't know why. I see my job as helping you get "un-stuck" so that you can get closer to where you want to be in life.

**Currently not taking new clients** It can be scary to ask for help, my primary goal is to meet you where you are without any judgment offering freedom for discovery, hope, and fulfillment with establishing healthy thinking, healthy feeling, and healthy behaving. I am an LMHC and LADC-1, working with individuals to create their best lives and selves.

Whether you are struggling with a loss, working through a life transition, challenged in a relationship, or wanting to change a pattern, it can be useful to have a compassionate, honest therapist helping you navigate. Life can be hard but with the right support, nothing is impossible. At different times in life we all become terrified, triggered, overwhelmed, or just realize things are not working. These times of crisis provide opportunities to look at things differently and make new, more grounded choices. I love this work and am comfortable with anything that might come up.

We live in a very confusing world. I am a Christian man and Clinical Social Worker who has a passion for working with people who are experiencing difficulty with coping with multiple life changes. I would encourage you to reach out and contact me to help you with the impact of these life events and the depression and anxiety that goes along with them. I have experience in dealing with the developmental issues of retirement, growing older successfully and maintaining a positive quality of life. I look forward to helping you with life stresses, depression, anxiety and losses that come with life transitions.