Therapists in Needham, MA

The demands of school, work, family and social relationships can be overwhelming for people of all ages. Societal pressures may add to our stress. We all need support as we navigate the different stages of our lives. We can get stuck, feel very low, or become increasingly anxious along the way. Children and adolescents may express or cope with these difficult emotions with troubling behavior. Parents often feel helpless or lost trying to support their children. Individual and family psychotherapy can help us better understand and manage our emotions, increase our sense of worth and control, and live a more fulfilling life.

Welcome. I delight working alongside people of all ages individually, as a family, and with groups. At different life stages, we all navigate growth spurts such as starting school/college, jobs, relationships, moving into elderhood. Figuring ourselves out - our inner wishes, styles, patterns, relationships and how to enact them - often benefits from exploration, support and guidance. I bring experience in multicultural, multisystemic and multimodal problem-solving to these turning points that can include expressive, mindfulness, CBT, etc. I've particularly worked for years alongside children and the adults who care for them(c).

It is my goal to create a safe environment to facilitate personal growth and healing. I use a variety of therapeutic modalities tailored to my client's specific needs. Together we can find a solution. My passion involves working with women, children and families to assist them with acknowledgement of their strengths and feelings, filtering through negative messages that can affect self-esteem, and encouraging growth experiences.

I provide a therapeutic space where clients can begin to look at relationships, beliefs, values and feelings in a safe, nonjudgmental setting. I approach the sessions with warmth and humor and my hope is that clients will feel comfortable and at ease.

Welcome! With over 25 years of experience working with people of all ages as a trauma and grief therapist, I have helped individuals and families learn to cope with a wide range of issues including partner loss, anxiety, depression, family conflict, complex trauma and sexual assault. I provide parent guidance and coaching for caregivers who have children with challenging behaviors and special needs. I have expertise with foster, kinship and adoptive families. I offer therapy to tweens, teens and young adults who may need support with life transitions and relationships. My work with clients is always collaborative and strength-based.

We work with children and adolescents with Autism as well as other developmental and intellectual disabilities throughout Massachusetts. We work in the home and community setting.

You may have wondered whether therapy could be helpful to you. I offer a complimentary consultation to answer any questions you may have. I can help you explore your feelings, provide meaning to your experience, and developing your full potential. I can help become your own therapist by increasing your awareness, learning techniques, and coping strategies to deal with life's challenges. I work well with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, relationship issues, and body image issues. Clients frequently report improved well-being early on in therapy.

I hold a space of safety, confidentiality & upmost respect for my clients, the stories they have lived & their hopes for personal transformation. With my youngest clients, counseling is a collaborative process of shifting challenging habits & behaviors, or removing roadblocks impacting school adjustment and family harmony. I work in partnership with caregivers to take actionable steps, teaching skills & strategies to help children and adolescents thrive. With adult clients, we uncover patterns & behaviors causing pain, address trauma, shame, identity, or relationship issues; anything impacting optimal wellbeing.

What stands between you and your Happiness? I welcome you as we develop trust and explore what is getting in the way of you experiencing a more satisfying life. I have been privileged to work with children, teens, and adults with a wide variety of family histories. Often our childhood experiences play a big part in how we develop as adults. Post COVID 19, some have a new set of fears and real issues regarding work, health, and relationships. I have specialized and trained with ADD, Depression, Trauma, and, Anxiety, and there are many tools (Mindfulness, CBT, Compassionate Inquiry) that we can explore to see which is most supportive.

You may have wondered whether therapy can be helpful to your adolescent. I offer a complimentary consultation to discuss any questions you may have. As a senior therapist at Greenwich Psychology Group, I enjoy working with children and adolescents that may be struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral or family issues. You can talk to me about anything; nothing will surprise me. I am accessible to parents and easy to talk to. I focus on your child, recognize their strengths, and develop tools to become their own therapist by learning how to deal with challenges. Children often feel better early on in treatment.

I take great pride in working thoughtfully to create a welcoming, safe space for each and every client who steps into my office. As I truly believe that each person requires and deserves a well-considered, customized approach to enhance their therapeutic experience, I draw from a variety of techniques and theoretical approaches based on the individual and their presenting issues. From small scale circumstances to traumatic experiences, I work diligently to gently guide my clients to deeper levels of emotional understanding and comfort.

I specialize in supporting individuals eager for personal growth, particularly those navigating trauma, identity, and emotional challenges. Though I work with all ages, my practice is a haven for children, families, and parents, offering a compassionate space for healing and self-discovery.

Hi there! I'm a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 8 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families. I have worked with those navigating a variety of different life challenges and changes, though my specialty is in dealing with trauma and grief, particularly pre-verbal trauma in early childhood. I believe one of the most powerful statements we can hear is: "I'm with you" and this is what I try to embody for my clients and their families. I am also an ordained pastor, have a Masters of Divinity, and am happy to incorporate pastoral counseling and Christian spirituality into treatment if desired.

GENNEW therapists have openings that are filling quickly. Visiting the website www.gennew.org is the absolute quickest way to schedule with me or others from GENNEW. I have worked with a wide range of clients experiencing: post-incarceration, grief, anxiety, familial conflict, and personal clarity. So long as the person I treat wants to work towards changing the issue we can help in guiding towards that outcome.

Sometimes we may find ourselves having to deal with issues that might make us to feel lost, saddened, puzzled, unhappy and frustrated; These are the moments when understanding and kind support is so much needed so we could reconnect with inner self for resilience.

I believe what and how much you put into therapy that you are going to get out of therapy and treatment; Which truly goes with just about anything and everything in life. If you give it all you got, then you are bound to get to where you want to go and ultimately even how you choose to feel. We don't always get a choice in life, yet we are able to change how we think and look at what is in front of us and if it doesn't align with who you are and what you want, then I am here to help you along the way to become the best version of you and assist with you in achieving and feeling your best self including emotions and being as a whole.