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 have been a therapist for many years. Therapy, I feel, begins with a relationship, and before someone leaves my office for the first time, I would like them to feel that they are understood and cared for. Very often, people feel overwhelmed in their marriage, , their other relationships, or their life at work. I try to tune in to their current discomfort quickly and give them the idea that we can work together to improve their life.

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.

Are you feeling stuck, confused, overwhelmed, angry, frustrated, or sad? I am interested in getting to know you and help you solve your problems. We all innately have our own answers, it is just a matter of finding them. I can provide you with the guidance to gain the skills necessary to improve your emotional and physical well being.

My name is Dea Butcher and I am a licensed mental health counselor in the State of Massachusetts. I believe that every individual can achieve an optimum state of health and growth leading towards a sense of wholeness and well being. Individuals, families, and communities are part of a whole and each has an influence on the other. Problems may come from experiences during developmental stages, interactions with others or one’s environment, stress that may be internal or from our relationships with others, and differences between the self and gender or cultural norms.

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.

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.

As a therapist, I feel strongly that trust and open honest communication are vital to establishing the necessary bond that needs to form between therapist and client. This trusting bond makes our work time a safe space to comfortably express your feelings and work on exploration of ways to feel stronger, healthier, more confident and WHOLE! I work hard to accommodate your expectations. I have extensive experience working with those struggling with anxiety and depression. I specialize in couples/marriage counseling.

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.

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.

-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

I have been a human being for 61 years, a practicing psychotherapist for 19. I invite you to stand shoulder to shoulder with me in our journey to ease your suffering and achieve your goals. Therapy offers many possibilities- seeing old problems in a new and open way, being more alive in the world, celebrating the possibility of wonder, or learning more effective strategies for relating. This means exploring and addressing various kinds of dilemmas and pain. It may simply mean support with your creative process, or more commonly, with the feeling that you are “stuck”.

Has life become overwhelming,stressful,filled with anxiety or depression? My approach is empathetic, compassionate listening in a safe, supportive, judgement-free environment that fosters a sense of self and personal growth. Together we will seek to discover coping strategies to face and overcome life's challenges. Together we will seek to move forward and heal.

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.

There is nothing harder than starting every day with the hopeless feeling that nothing is ever going to change and what's the use in trying? Whether caused by addiction to substances or behaviors, you can recover. Together we can do what you can't do alone or with the well meant advice of your friends and relatives. I would like to meet you and help you get started on the rest of your life with an understanding of how you came to the place you feel stuck in and how to move on to a better tomorrow. The hardest step in recovery is admitting you need help and making the call. You never have to be where you are again.

I like to think of our treatment connection as a journey and that I am your guide. I help others to gain a better understanding of their situation and to embrace change as a necessary part of life. Life does require us to listen in order to make these changes. My role is to help you listen in a new and different way.

Everyone, at some point in their lives, will experience some type of mental health symptom, be it depression, anxiety, loss/grief, addictions to substances or behaviors, and adjustment to major life changes.The good news is that most of us have been using coping skills that we may not even know that we have. Depending on the situation or severity of symptoms, sometimes seeking help to learn new, or healthier coping skills, as well as having someone listen and help prioritize stressors can make a huge difference in our lives and help no longer feel so frustrated, alone and overwhelmed.

Each of us experiences challenging periods in our lives; periods of loss, transition or confusion during which we are in need of support, guidance and validation. If you are searching for a therapist today, it's likely you find yourself challenged in one or more of these ways and are taking the courageous first step to find the help you need. My role as your therapist is to offer non-judgmental support and help you develop insight, clarity and improved mental health. In our work together I will draw from therapeutic strategies including mindfulness, CBT, talk therapy and psycho education.

Psychotherapy is a deeply personal choice that is often met with complicated and sometimes conflicting emotions. In order for people to make the best use of psychotherapy, they need to feel respected, safe, and supported within the therapeutic relationship. This lays the foundation upon which one can better understand themselves and in turn grow. My practice aims to assist people with improving the quality of their interpersonal relationships, deepening their understanding of the relational context in which they were raised, and living a more fulfilling life.

*** Currently not accepting new clients*** I use a variety of approaches to meet the unique and individual goals of my clients. I strive to help my clients work through the challenges of their past, integrate their present and strive towards their future. I believe relationships form the foundation for healing and encourage my clients to explore a variety of holistic healing practices in addition to traditional psychotherapy.