Substance Use Therapists in Agawam, MA

Ongoing and underlying fatigue? Feeling numb and detached right now? My current caseload consists primarily of working professionals. I am a licensed mental health counselor, board certified art therapist, and have training in CBT. Counseling is a collaborative experience that empowers an individual in a confidential setting to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behavior. There is no better time than now to gain insight, develop skills, and set goals. I often support clients with ongoing anxiety, depressed mood, and significant life changes. If you are paying out of pocket I do offer receipts for insurance reimbursement.

I work mostly with clients suffering with anxiety, PTSD, depression, and substance use issues, but I have experience with many different mental health diagnoses. I see clients needing help with goal-setting, limiting core values and beliefs, shame, fear, negative self-esteem, and trauma symptoms.

Throughout my 10+ years in the mental health field, I have extensive experience in a variety of settings, including residential substance use treatment, correctional facilities, community-based services, and outreach programs. I work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, trauma, and various other issues. I work with both adolescents and adults.

Are you finding it hard to navigate every day life? Life can be confusing and chaotic. Therapy can help identify your strengths, create new coping skills, and gain self-awareness and clarity. I strive to be an empathetic listener and work to create a safe and supportive space for you to explore your feelings and thoughts. I have experience working with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, academic stress, gender identity, sexuality, trauma, psychosis, suicide, and non-suicidal self-injury. My goal is to assist you to feel better, manage life more effectively, and meet your goals.

I am a licensed independent therapist in Massachusetts currently accepting Aetna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Optum insurance. I aim to allow each person to find their strengths and develop healthy coping skills to establish a positive mindset. I have worked with and helped many cope with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, addiction, and many other areas of mental health. I honor diversity and am LGBTQ+ allied.

YOU are searching through Psychology Today because something in your life is NOT working. We will work on dealing with these issues and managing the feelings that are connected to them. Working through your issues and feeling better is the goal. You owe it to yourself to make some changes for a better life, give me a call and let's talk. 413.562.8045. I have a few openings available immediately.

If you are looking to change and need someone to encourage, support and guide you, I am a seasoned therapist who utilizes a coaching style which is directive, educational and compassionate.

Accepting new clients. Asking for help is a sign of strength. From time to time everyone feels the need to call upon their strengths to face and overcome demanding situations and to cope and adjust to life's circumstances, both past and present. Gaining a better understanding of yourself and using that understanding to make both immediate and lasting changes can help this process. New knowledge and skills can come from a strong therapeutic alliance. Objective, non judgemental, and caring support promotes the ability to succeed. Life can be easier and more fulfilling than it is now.

First and foremost, congratulations for being here on this page and reading this profile. You turned around, looked whatever it is in the face and confronted it with courage. It takes a certain level of self-awareness, self-reflection, and bravery to admit that you might be struggling and/or need help, whether that be physical health or mental wellness. You might think to yourself, what has landed me here? I am here to help figure it out, to unpack the many layers we all natural have as human beings, and to help guide you through this healing journey/season

My name is Coralee (Cora for short). I have been a professional in the valley for 30 plus years. I believe we all have beliefs, a story that prevents us from living to our greater good. I am here and open to supporting that journey into wellness. My field of expertise is Substance Disorders, Mental Health issues. I also work with individuals around the loss of loved ones, jobs, homes. I am particularly open to working with families that have lost a family member to substance use, ie overdose, alcohol side affects. I also work with families around dealing with an afflicted family member. I look forward to helping with your journey.

People come to counseling to seek support around jobs, relationships, addictive patterns, in hopes to live a more fulfilling and joyful life. I am a seasoned licensed mental health therapist that specializes in supporting adults and couples. I have advanced training in cognitive behavioral therapy and nutrition. I support clients currently with anxiety disorders, depression, and addictions.