Substance Use Therapists in West Springfield, MA

I welcome the opportunity to assist you with your process of change, healing or recovery. If you are struggling with your relationship, mood, anxiety, substance use, or confusion about that next step in your life, therapy can be very helpful. I have over 25 years of experience and expertise working with anxiety, depression, codependency, relationship issues, grief, substance use disorders and family of origin issues. I use a relational approach that focuses on cognitive, emotional and behavioral change. I believe engaging in a therapeutic relationship is a profound way to heal and eventually make the choices to a healthier more peaceful life.

Are you fearful, anxious, stressed, sad or not able to complete your goals and life seems to be moving while you are feeling stuck? Prioritize yourself and your well-being, call me and let's talk. I am a passionate and empathic mental health professional who believes that everyone deserves the chance to be the best person they can be and to live the best life possible. I am committed to empowering individuals to recognize and utilize their strengths to change their circumstance.

I am a therapist with 12 years of experience, working with individuals from diverse backgrounds in the Western Massachusetts area. I treat depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, substance use, gender identity concerns, and grief and loss, among other concerns. Together, we can explore unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, and look toward adopting healthier ways of thinking and behaving. This includes communication, coping skills, relationships, recovery/relapse prevention tools, and trauma support.

Anxiety about your future or past can create an isolating storm. Life can indeed be a challenging journey, yet the way we perceive and approach it holds immense power. Hi, I'm Lori Harris, an LICSW in Massachusetts, offering teletherapy to teens and adults navigating life's transitions. I find joy in supporting individuals as they maneuver through these pivotal moments. I believe in empowering my clients—equipping you with tools and strategies to navigate the storms of life. Together, we'll delve into your unique journey, addressing the hurdles you face and finding ways to overcome them.

I work with couples, individuals and families. Through the process of therapy, you can develop new ways of dealing with conflicts, communication difficulties, grief and loss, and many other daily concerns. In a non-judgmental and supportive environment, you can make positive changes for a stronger today and future. I believe that addressing the relationship between couples may require a “sacred space”. This safe space can allow the therapist to work with couples in breaking down walls that may have kept them trapped in overwhelming situations, and aid them in developing deeper connections.

Kaitlin is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who utilizes an eclectic approach to therapy with utilization of several modalities while finding it important to have flexibility and adjust to the needs of a particular client. She values the importance of building rapport with clients to ensure trust as client’s approach their treatment. Kaitlin believes that everyone should have a safe and non-judgmental space within the therapeutic relationship.

We will assist patients in building positive life skills, such as techniques to manage life pressures, self-reflection, and improving self esteem. We will offer support and guidance to the induvial/families, as it is necessary to have support at home in order to achieve lasting success. We will assist youths/adults in developing strategies to strengthen and empower them to achieve their goals, such as self esteem exercises, techniques to handle peer pressure, role playing to address anger management issues, activities that allow them to share their experiences and discuss strategies for making good decisions for in there lives.

Do you feel like you’ve tried everything, but nothing seems to be working and you’re starting to feel hopeless? Do you want to be more confident in your abilities and who you are as a person? Do you find yourself so stressed out that you cannot function? If you are experiencing Depression, Anxiety, grieving the loss of a loved one, difficulty with work and/or relationships, feeling overwhelmed, difficulty managing or dealing with strong emotions or need support through a major life transition, I may be able to help.

Robyn earned her Master’s degree from Bay Path University in September 2021 and then received her Bachelor’s degree in Forensic Psychology from Bay Path University in 2018.

Couples Wait List Currently. Openings for individuals only at this time. It is my passion to help individuals and couples heal, grow, and to become the best version of themselves, however they define that to be. It can be challenging navigating life's trials and transitions while trying to maintain healthy relationships in a world that feels disconnected and empty.

I am passionate about working with Alcoholics and Addicts who are struggling to regain control of their life. I strive to empower people, working together collaboratively in an effort to re-chart their course in all areas of their lives.

Services provided to individuals experiencing psychiatric disability, dual diagnosis, substance abuse, and addiction, isolation, trauma, among others. Services delivered from a multicultural competence perspective through the Wraparound Framework and Systems of Care Philosophy to a broad spectrum of ethnic backgrounds.

Have you tried to manage symptoms of anxiety, panic attacks, and depression with distractions, self-medicating behaviors, and hoping time will make things better, but instead, they worsen? The frequency and intensity of these symptoms feel like a dark cloud before a storm that does not clear up, causing feelings of hopelessness and helplessness. I encourage you to try therapy. If that speaks to you, use the filters on this page to find a provider that speaks to your individual needs, or if you want to communicate with me, click “email me,” and I will reach out to you. Together we will develop a treatment plan that will work for you.

Whether you are facing relational tension, a personal obstacle, or need career advice, every single person needs a place where they feel safe to talk honestly and openly about their life. For many people, mental health professionals provide that safe space where they can regain perspective, clarify their goals, and create a path forward. The counselors, coaches, and therapists at Handel Behavioral Health provide such a space for many clients. During their time, many clients cultivate their self-awareness, examining—with courage and honesty—their strengths and weaknesses.

Representation matters and I am part of the LGBT community, latinx and have an invisible disability. I have been doing this work for about 10 years (MSW Boston College 2015). I am ready when you are! Genuine compassion and trust is at the root of any solid relationship and necessary for success to manifest! We have to be willing and ready to do the messy work. As your therapist, I also have to be ready. I have to be ready and capable of containing all of what comes up in therapy.

My journey to becoming a psychotherapist was born out of personal experiences, growing up in a community and culture where mental health was and still is stigmatized. I appreciate the uniqueness that makes you who you are. I will support you to navigate challenges such as trauma, self-identify/image issues, anxiety, feelings of sadness and not being enough, challenges dealign with family dynamics, learning how to communicate with loved ones. I will also support you while navigating challenges in relationships, building boundaries and dealign with infidelity.

Accepting new clients! Colorful Resilience LLC is a Queer Afro-Latina owned mental health group practice providing services -primarily, but not exclusively- to the BIPOC, LGBTQ+, first generation and immigrant communities. Our clinicians are proud representatives or unapologetic allies of all the communities we serve.

I am passionate about working with families, groups and individuals with a holistic approach. I enjoy seeing how the restorative power of the Gospel, in conjunction with evidence-based theories can have a transformation effect in the lives I have been privileged to serve. I have worked with families struggling with relationship problems, as well as individuals dealing with depression, trauma, addictions and anxiety. I consider myself Spiritual, Compassionate and eager to help others manage their life in a more holistic manner.

Krista values a holistic healing achieved by working through sorting out the hard stuff in a safe space, free of judgement and full of support. Krista views therapy as a place to improve a sense of self and give your unheard parts a voice. Her approach emphasizes the mutual, collaborative development of goals in therapy. She enjoys working collectively with clients, using empathy and unconditional positive regard to help facilitate change. Service can include individual, couples, family, and group therapy.