Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Pittsfield, MA

Available daytime virtual appointments. As a therapist, I aim to help my clients achieve and maintain the best version of themselves. My hope is that through the power of the therapeutic relationship, clients are able to be vulnerable, explore their authentic selves, and learn the tools necessary to help them cope with the struggles in their daily lives and relationships. Through the reflection on past experiences and the exploration of present thoughts, behaviors, and emotions, I work to help my clients gain insight and facilitate change in their lives.

I have been practicing for over 30 years in many capacities as a clinical supervisor, consultant,coordinator and director of programs in residential and community mental health clinics. I am absolutely humbled and respect clients" resiliency and courage as they confront their various life stressors.

Experiencing struggles with perinatal or postpartum mental health (depression, anxiety, psychosis)? Needing to heal from miscarriage or infant/child loss? Wanting to find space to work on disordered eating, body acceptance and self-worth? Have a history of trauma (childhood abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence)? Looking to heal and find peace of mind? To feel seen and be heard? Connect with Danielle Shumway, Holistic Wellness & Healing, and start your journey today!

ACCEPTING NEW ClIENTS : I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 20 years of experience in a variety of settings including detox, residential, crisis and outpatient therapy. I take a person centered approach and identify goals with clients. I have experience and training in addictions, and trauma treatment. I work to create a warm accepting environment where people can explore the changes they would like to make in their lives.

I believe that a good therapist is a collaborator who works with you as part of a team. In this way, I will not only offer insights and help identify possibly unhealthy patterns, but I also will provide direction, support, and assistance in developing the skills you need to overcome your challenges. My approach to therapy is cognitive behavioral and solution-focused. My intent is to always provide a safe, compassionate, and caring space in which to better understand the challenges you face and to help you develop or enhance the skills you need to meet your goals.

Life after sexual trauma can be disorienting, altering your self-perception, trust in others, and connection with your body. It can extend beyond memories, impacting every facet of life. Coping with intense emotions, rebuilding trust, feeling disconnected from your body, experiencing flashbacks, avoiding triggers, and battling shame are common challenges. You might feel isolated and struggle to maintain balance in daily life. Through holistic, integrative, and somatic therapy approaches, we can explore pathways to healing, focusing on reclaiming your life and fostering reconnection with your body.

Worry, stress, grief, and growth seem to be playing out everywhere while so many struggle, too often in isolation. I have years of experience working with adult and teen clients on concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, identity, and relationships, with a focus on navigating life transitions and challenges. I believe each person has incredible capacity to grow and heal when given space and support to do so in their own way. My approach starts with curiosity, how it is to move through the world as you.

Do you struggle with overwhelming emotions, negative thought patterns, or unresolved pain from trauma, causing you to feel stuck, helpless, confused, lost or alone? I want you to know that you're not alone. If you're here, it’s a sign of your courage, hope, and vision that brighter days are on the horizon. You can imagine yourself feeling safer, grounded in your body, and more connected with others. If you're searching for a non-judgmental, validating, and safe space to help support you in understanding, processing, and healing from adverse childhood experiences, such as abuse or exposure to domestic violence, I welcome you.

Difficult times or life challenges can leave you feeling overwhelmed. You might find yourself trapped in troubling thought patterns and repeated behaviors or need support learning how to respond to various situations. Or maybe your goal is improving your relationships or resolving past hurts and trauma. Are you looking for a safe interactive space in which to tackle difficult subjects, deep seated trauma, or to just say the things you never thought you could say out loud. A place to discover the sadness behind anger and the light in yourself and others. To acquaint yourself with the root problems and thus find real solutions.

Limited slots available! As a therapist, my goal is to build a trusting relationship with clients to empower them to achieve positive change in their lives and reach their therapeutic goals. I take a structured approach to therapy utilizing the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Model. My job is to help you find the courage to move forward and challenge yourself in ways that are difficult to do alone. It is through this partnership that you will achieve the results you are looking for!

I am accepting new clients! and clients who have Medicare. I also offer Friday and Saturday availability. As a therapist, I want to be able to create a safe and supportive environment to help you navigate life and achieve positive outcomes. My hope is that you feel comfortable enough to be yourself, and feel supported while you continue to heal, thrive and reach your full potential.

* WE CURRENTLY HAVE AVAILABILTY FOR NEW CLIENTS (VIRTUAL & IN PERSON) IN OUR NEW MELROSE, MA LOCATIONI! ADOLESCENT GROUP REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! *

My focus is on assessing the entire person holistically. I want to acknowledge you for taking this brave and difficult step. Getting to this place has not been easy, but I assure you, you will get through this. Most importantly, you should not feel ashamed for seeking help. We are all imperfect, flawed in our own way. Only we control our journey to realizing our own best self. We need to listen and hear our higher self, clearing the noise and emotional interference that keeps us from achieving mental and spiritual peace. As a therapist, my purpose is to mirror, mentor and persist in helping you transform your soul.

Scared, anxious, depressed, frustrated, stuck...? Looking to deepen your relationships and resolve on-going conflicts? Experiencing painful loss, a difficult transition, or trauma? I help shed light on unconscious motives, patterns, and beliefs that are no longer serving you in order to allow healing and positive changes to occur. Just as importantly I focus on utilizing your strengths so they better support you in this process. I listen deeply and compassionately in a safe, relaxing setting. And always with absolute positive regard. I work with individuals, couples and families.

Many who have worked with me have said that I provide a warm, safe, and understanding healing presence. I believe it is a privilege to work with those who are willing to work at healing their emotional selves. I call myself a mind, body, spirit therapist as I believe it is important to explore all parts of the "self" in order to heal into wholeness. I team with the person I am working with to arrive at the best possible course of treatment for cognitive, emotional and spiritual imbalance. My specialties are: Addictions (dual-diagnosis); PTSD; Relationship Issues; Anxiety disorders; Bereavement; Spiritual Development.

My mission is to create a healing space for you to feel safe and understood. I specialize in helping people recover from trauma, eating and body image issues, addiction, anxiety, and depression. Together we make sense of seemingly illogical or out of proportion reactions and responses. I believe even the most challenging parts of our personalities are creative adaptations developed to help us survive, and that true healing involves honoring these parts of ourselves, while working to find beneficial pathways in the present.

I work with adults on a wide range of issues via secure, HIPAA compliant video sessions. Whether you want to change your relationship with food, learn to better manage your anxiety, work through a current issue you're struggling with, or have reached a place where you are ready to process and move forward from past traumas, my first aim is to help you better manage your overall stress, build healthy coping skills, set realistic and attainable goals, and provide the safe space for you to do the work. Visit https://stayce-dougherty.clientsecure.me to schedule an intake

My approach is holistic with an emphasis on developing self-love and self-discovery, you can begin the process of healing around issues such as, anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship issues, body image, parenting, and more. In our work together we will use compassion and creativity to discover your inner wisdom and strengths, and to identify and change old patterns of feeling.

Have you noticed patterns in your life you'd like to change? Negative moods? Unexplained pain? Often these are signs of unresolved trauma. Therapy can help us understand and integrate the meaning enabling us to make changes to our behavior so that we are more successful in our personal and professional lives. I work with adults, children from as young as 2 yrs old, and families. My work is strength based, empowering people to meet personal goals, improve relationships and develop a more comfortable, meaningful life. I attend to the mind body connection. My approach is solution focused and playful.