Therapists in Massachusetts

I have experience working with Individuals, Couples, and Families of First responders and marginalized communities struggling with the challenges of complex trauma impacting mental health, including Anxiety, Depressive disorders, PTSD, and substance use disorders.

Michael Guerra is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts with over 10 years of experience working in the mental health field. Mike has a depth of experience working with various needs from interpersonal effectiveness, trauma, depression, anxiety, anger, grief, behavioral change, and relational conflict. He completed his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Eastern University and his Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at William James College.

Welcome! Life can be challenging at times, for grownups and for children, and the past few years have been especially so, with the pandemic, social distancing, the significant disruptions to routines and relationships that these have caused, and heated divisions at home and abroad. Some who previously had no mental health concerns have found themselves feeling anxious or depressed. Others who already struggled with stress and worries, have found their anxiety increased so much that it interferes with their daily lives.

Accepting Referrals. Please be sure to complete referral form located on our web site and send to our email to help expediate the process of assignment. We are experienced in the following areas: trauma, wellness recovery, couples therapy, family therapy, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, domestic violence and can work with adults and children. Caring and effective clinician who will help and support you through your process towards wellness and inner healing. Over 20 years of Experience in the Field. Trained in Telehealth Servicing. We meet the client where they are at with their clinical needs.

**Currently, not accepting new clients** Life stressing you out? Emotions running high...or low? Worries getting the best of you? My goal is to provide an environment safe from judgement in an effort to support and facilitate change. I utilize an eclectic and holistic approach guided by the needs of my clients.

Life does not have to look the same for everyone and I recognize that there are many different ways in which we can live a healthy, fulfilling life. It can feel isolating at times when we are trying to navigate the various changes and obstacles that come our way. I enjoy working in collaboration with my clients to identify their personal strengths and utilize them to bring about positive changes in their lives. I do so by employing various therapeutic techniques in an empathetic, inclusive and trauma-informed manner that is personal to the client's needs and concerns.

Are you struggling with a major life transition, negative body image or stuck in a fight/flight/freeze response in your relationships with others? I specialize in helping clients navigate life transitions such as divorce, caretaking burnout, grief/loss, empty nest, midlife health and hormonal challenges, body image, fatigue and recover from toxic or narcissistic relationships. I can help you to feel grounded and whole again. I have 25 years of experience working with high sensitivity, PTSD, narcissistic abuse, women's health and wellness, and mind-body solutions.

If you are interested in services, please email me, I do not respond to voice mails. It can be hard to get up and meet your goals for the day when feeling weighed down by stress, anxiety, and/or depression. I have worked extensively with children, teens, and adults experiencing stress, anxiety, and depression. Working with parents to improve communication and form more cohesive parenting is a strength of mine, as is working with individuals and families who have experienced trauma.

My clients desire overall mindbody, holistic wellness and are willing to engage in self-study to live a more examined and fulfilling life. Together, we build the therapy alliance to identify strengths and needs and co-select the most appropriate resources to foster learning, growth, and change.

Therapy is a wonderful opportunity for personal growth, self-discovery, and positive change. It can be scary to ask for help, but with a therapist who is the right fit, real improvements can be achieved. I work from a trauma-informed approach, and believe that looking at both our past and our present circumstances can provide a lot of insight into times we're feeling stuck. Utilizing warmth, empathy, humor, and tangible practices to affect change, I look forward to each session with each client to assist them on their journey to self-discovery.

Greetings, I am a Licensed psychotherapist with a holistic approach specializing in trauma and women's issues . As a registered yoga and meditation teacher and dance movement therapist I weave these creative healing arts modalities into my practice as needed and requested by my clients. As a dance movement therapist I realize and understand the importance of releasing traumatic experiences not only in talk therapy but also on a body level. I encorporate the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda medicine , and aromatherapy oils. As a practioner I believe in empowering women of all ages to step into their self worth and live their best life possible!

Openings Only M 11-12pm Tu 4-5pm Th 10am-11am, 3-4pm, 4pm-5pm Fri 9-10am 11am-12pm- Do you have paralyzing anxiety that makes it hard to concentrate or live in the moment? Do you feel unable to see the brightness in your life because of the dark depressive clouds above you? Are you struggling with dealing with a painful past which has left you feeling hurt, worthless, hopeless and very stuck? Trauma, anxiety, depression and other issues all affect your brain/body functioning. Hearts can race, minds can spin, palms can sweat, heads can be foggy and you may feel as if you are constantly in danger even when you aren’t.

Open appointments tuesday and weds mornings Trauma informed psychotherapy for adults. Telemedicine and office visit options available.

My ideal client may have a difficult time identifying their emotions and feeling like they are not “allowed” to feel emotions. My ideal client may tend to intellectualize or overthink their experiences. This person may work hard to maintain a high standard that is often unrealistic. My ideal client may have a history of depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and chronic illness. The client’s goal is to learn to understand how they feel and give themselves permission to feel the way they do. This client recognizes that they are feeling overwhelmed, resentful, anxious, frustrated, sad, angry and they are looking for a change.

*EMAIL IS PREFERRED CONTACT METHOD FOR FIRST TIME CLIENTS* I specialize in treating post-traumatic stress, anxiety disorders, and depression. My work is dedicated to helping people through stressful circumstances and changing self-defeating habits; also helping people to handle difficult transitions-divorce, grief, trauma, career and financial change. You may be stuck, but you are not broken. I whole-heartedly believe that we all have the capacity to liberate ourselves from unhealthy patterns, to heal, and to grow. I am deeply honored to help people on this journey.

I am currently accepting new clients at my East Taunton home office. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma and general life changes. I currently work with individuals and couples, and no longer accept clients under 18 years old. As each person is unique and brings with them their own personal history, I develop a treatment plan with each client based on their needs, personality, vulnerabilities, and strengths. I use interventions such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (TF-CBT), mindfulness, CBT, and Internal Family Systems (IFS).

Much of who we are today is the result of life events that left us feeling helpless, alone or broken. Some of those wounds if they go unchecked may cause us to rely on unhealthy coping mechanisms, a loud inner critic and/or a self rejection part. Unlearning some of these mechanisms is part of the healing journey. I invite curiosity, careful reflection while honoring your knowledge and wisdom to heal. I use various clinical treatment approaches from trauma informed framework, relational attachment, emotion focused to spiritual/Christian faith/based.

We live in extremely stressful times. You might be experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and PTSD for the first time. Individuals may need support to address their symptoms in order to maintain a healthy baseline of functioning. I believe that people are resilient and have the answers within but often need assistance uncovering them. The process of being mindful of emotions and behaviors, while learning to be present, can lead to a sense of regulation and acceptance.

My ideal client has either experienced a past trauma and/or is dealing with anxiety or depression. This client can be someone diagnosed with ASD, as I enjoy working with neurodiverse populations. This client should want guidance and support to develop emotional regulation skills, build positive relationships with others, or process their emotional experiences. I can help support those going through various life transitions, as well as help people develop self-awareness and understanding.