Therapists in Massachusetts

As a Clinical Social Worker, I perform assessments, diagnostics and psychotherapy as well as treatment planning. If you are looking for a therapist who will actively listen to your life experiences without passing any judgments and with genuine empathy, then you've come to the right place. I am committed to helping people heal and overcome daily hurdles. I understand the stigma surrounding mental health therapy; I am here to help you grow as a person while eliminating the stigma behind mental health. I have worked with a wide array of individuals to include having served in the military over 20 years.

Helping individuals overcome difficult challenges in their lives and create meaning from those experiences has been my mission for the last decade. I strive to create a warm and safe space that fosters a strong, genuine, working therapeutic relationship. My clinical style is an integrative, collaborative, and strength-based approach to therapy. Some areas of expertise include, but are not limited to, addiction/recovery, trauma, life transitions, interpersonal relationship/romantic relationship problems, grief, coping skills, anxiety, and older adult mental health.

Taking the first step towards making a change in your life is undeniably difficult. My approach will empower you to gain confidence and develop coping skills needed to help improve many aspects of the quality of your life. As a "Person-Centered" therapist, safety and security remain paramount during these unprecedented times. To mitigate the spread of COVID-19, I'm offering Telehealth Videoconferencing to ensure patients have rapid access to care they need to get and stay healthy. My specialties include Alcohol and Drug Counseling, Veterans Services, MAT, Dual Diagnosis, PTSD, Anxiety, and Depression. Free Initial Consultation.

Forming a positive and interpersonal therapeutic relationship with each patient is fundamental to developing effective coping skills, fostering a deeper self-knowledge, and ultimately achieving a sustainable whole-self. It is of great importance to me, that the person seeking my services comes to believe in themselves and in their own potential for achieving wholeness, healing and strength. I utilize empathetic, supportive language and other therapeutic methods to enhance and actualize treatment success. I have been working effectively with patients for more than 15 years, creating a warm and naturally therapeutic environment.

Next day availability, in network with your insurance, and a counselor that is a great fit. - Calm Centers Counseling offers decades upon decades of combined experience with our 12 counselors. Providing personalized treatments for ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Trauma, Relationships, Work Stress, Substance Use, Anger Management, and more, your counselor will provide you with high quality treatment that focuses on you and your goals. Call to schedule an appointment or a free 15 minute phone consultation.

I have a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Massachusetts at Boston. I have worked closely with children and families as an In-Home Therapist, specializing in Art Therapy, Play Therapy, and mindfulness. Therapy can be a scary and overwhelming place and I believe it is important to make clients feel comfortable and create a safe space for them to share. I incorporate CBT in our sessions to bring to light how emotions can impact behavior patterns, but in a way that is not overwhelming to the client.

You are worthy of overcoming whatever issues you face and whatever mistakes you have made.

Leading Light Behavioral Health, Inc. is a Black Woman Owned diverse private practice with BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and other clinicians. We currently offer hybrid (Telehealth and in person) services. LLBH clinicians utilize an array of evidenced-based approaches. We demonstrate a commitment to our core values of Maintaining our integrity at all times, treating everyone with respect and kindness, modeling accountability and honesty, being willing to consistently improve ourselves as we commitment to our clients. LLBH is Trusted and recognized by legal professionals. We prioritize understanding and respecting each individual's unique journey.

If you are reading this, I know you are seeking a change in either your life or a loved one's. As an experienced therapist, I provide a safe environment for you to grow and learn. We will enter a partnership, in which we will work together to get a better understanding of where your thoughts, feelings and behaviors stem from. We will also build and strengthen the tools necessary to gain insight, problem solve, tolerate distress and heal.

Mental Health and Wellness! Are you struggling with ADHD symptoms; diagnosed, unmanaged, or untreated? Do you know about RSD (Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria) and how it relates to ADHD? Do you have depression or trauma related to you relationships or family. Are you using drugs and alcohol to manage anxiety and depression, or trauma? During our initial sessions, we will delve deeply into the issues at hand, and collaborate to create a plan for addressing them in a way that helps you get your life back. Most of my clients see a gradual lifting of symptoms within the first month and sustained improvement thereafter.

I approach all counseling sessions from a strengths-based perspective, assisting you to identify and draw upon your inherent resources. Authenticity, transparency and acceptance are deeply valued by me, resulting in truly honest and supportive counseling sessions. By collaborating closely together, you and I will define and work toward realistic goals in order to maximize your time in counseling. Available to see residents of Massachusetts or Florida via Telehealth.

I believe life is a journey and we are all looking for something; happiness, peace of mind, fulfillment, growth. I think of myself as the guide on your journey, but I believe that you have the power, the wisdom, and the strength to find your own way to get where you want to go. Thoreau said, "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams, and live the life you have imagined in quiet hours." It is my intention to help you imagine the life you want and to make the necessary changes you need to pursue your dreams.

I provide holistic counseling to assist you to explore root causes for your addictions or other events that bring you into counseling. Together we will work with your entirety to provide you with the healing only you can attain. As you explore events in your life you will begin to make the connections and learn ways to release and retrieve lost energies in your life. Once you work together with the causes and effects you will attain a healthy lifestyle free from addictions and a newest about yourself and your outlook on life and living.

I work well with people experiencing anxiety, stress and depression as well as issues around sexuality, relationships, physical disabilities and pain management. I also specialize in helping artists, writers and musicians with their unique challenges.

I am honored to support individuals/families that have struggles that they are motivated to overcome. It is normal for us all to struggle from time to time. Many of us have endured trauma in the past and it can be a challenge to feel peace and/or joy again. Trauma focused therapy can provide a safe outlet for you to explore your concerns and learn or strengthen coping skills as you continue to find healing. I believe that everyone has struggles in their lives. Many of us are touched by trauma and work hard to get through necessary activities during our day to day life. I feel we can all change and grow at any point in our life.

With over 40 years of experience helping people with substance use disorders I bring a dedication and compassion to the helping process

I have more than twenty years working with all populations & ethnic groups in individual, group, couples and family therapy. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety disorders , trauma, anger management ,depression, post traumatic stress disorder, autism spectrum disorders and substance use. I have experience in conducting sex offender evaluations, anger evaluations, and trauma evaluations. I have experience working with court involved youth. My methods of therapies are cognitive behavioral, psycho-dynamic & motivational interviewing. I accept most major insurances including all Mass Health Plans. I am accepting new clients. My office is located in a professional building near downtown New Bedford.

I provide psychotherapy services to adults, couples, adolescents and families. I seek to create a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship to foster a process of self-awareness, insight, hope, healing and transformation. My expertise includes the use of mindfulness and eclectic psychotherapy to address mental illness, substance abuse, addictions, fluctuations in mood, feelings of dissatisfaction in relationships or at work. Psychotherapy is a reciprocal relationship, which facilitates personal awareness and growth. Your growth and change will lead to an increase sense of identity, personal power, creativity and purpose.

I take a collaborative and strengths-based approach to therapy and enjoy helping clients discover their own inner resources. I have considerable experience working with trauma and I am trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), an evidenced-based approach to trauma treatment. I am passionate about helping teens and young adults navigate the challenges of growing up and developing into their authentic selves. I also enjoy working with neurodivergent folks of all ages. I have a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, and have been a Licensed Mental Health Counselor since 2010.