Strides to Thrive Counseling
Counselor, MA, LMHC
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Uxbridge, MA 01569
Have you ever felt like your own thoughts and feelings were running the show? It’s one of the hardest parts of struggling with mental health—these things are invisible, yet they can feel heavy enough to stop you in your tracks. If you’re feeling frustrated, stuck, or just plain exhausted by the weight of it all, I want you to know that you don't have to carry it alone.
I’m not here to "fix" you, because you aren't broken. Instead, think of me as a collaborator. We’ll work together to untangle those complicated emotions and find real, everyday tools that help you feel more in control.
As an EMDR-trained therapist, I specialize in helping people process difficult past experiences so they don't keep hurting in the present. Whether we’re working through trauma, the chaos of ADHD, or the loops of OCD, we’ll move at your pace and focus on what you actually need to feel stable and empowered.
I am deeply committed to providing a safe, affirming space for all populations. Your identity and your story matter here. If you’re ready to start understanding the "why" behind how you feel and find a clearer path forward, I’d love to help. Send me a message today to schedule a free consultation— let’s see how we can work together.
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Massachusetts / LMHC10000862 Ava Farwell Kahn-McQueen
- In Practice for 7 years
- Attended William James College, Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2019
- Certificate from EMDR Institute 2022
Counselor: Ava Farwell Kahn-McQueen
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Strides to Thrive Counseling LLC
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (508) 504-9296
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Body Image
- Caregivers
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- LGBTQ+
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Personality Disorders
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex Therapy
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Strides to Thrive Counseling LLC
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (508) 504-9296
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Strides to Thrive Counseling LLC
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (508) 504-9296
Location
Nearby Areas
Strides to Thrive Counseling LLC
Counselor, MA, LMHC
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