Teletherapy for Bedford, MA

You generally have your act together and have some good insight into yourself, maybe from doing therapy or maybe you’ve just figured some things out yourself along the way. You’ve got some areas you’d like to work on anyway. Maybe life’s thrown a few stumbling blocks in the road lately, or you’ve been feeling a little down. Or possibly, you’re reevaluating some aspect of your life: career, relationships, life goals, living room decor, or something else entirely, and you’ve got too many thoughts swirling around your head. Either way, you could use some help sorting through stuff and dealing with life stressors.

Welcome to taking your first step to feeling better. My psychotherapy services are provided fully virtually for your convenience using a confidential online video platform; distance should not be a barrier in your receiving support. My methodology is centered primarily around Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which is proven to be extremely effective, particularly with anxiety and adjustment-related challenges. I utilize a strength-based and solution-focused approach, as our work together will involve working towards creating positive and lasting change.

Hi, I am a psychologist with over 20 years of experience. Do you feel stuck and things just don't seem to be working out? No one expects to feel overwhelmed, but it happens to all of us. The question then becomes, “What’s next?” Psychotherapy has been scientifically shown to be helpful for people struggling with emotional stress, anxiety, and depression. I have the background to provide new ideas and structure for your concerns.

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.

I am a psychologist specializing in the therapeutic reduction or elimination of chronic pain, stress related physical symptoms, stress reduction, anxiety, and depression. I am trained in numerous evidence based psychological therapies and specialize in a mind-body therapeutic approach. I offer tailored services based on the individual needs of each client. I am committed to helping you find the best path for your personal journey towards recovery. I provide compassionate, non-judgmental support and take the time to understand your individual situation. I service clients in Massachusetts and currently have openings.

It takes courage and commitment to begin the therapy process. My approach is to create a warm, validating, and safe place in which we can explore your life’s challenges. We will work together to find ways to help you manage difficulties, calm your system, understand your patterns, improve your communication and relationships, and make more conscious choices. I will meet you where you are, and we will work on figuring out where you want to go and how to get there. I enjoy working with those who are new to therapy or who are seeking a fresh approach.

Welcome to my page. My name is Valerie and I am a Mental Health counselor. I have worked in the field for over 20 years. I graduated and received my Masters Degree in Counseling from Cambridge College. I have provided mental health services in a clinical capacity to children and families of all walks of life. I have worked in a variety of mental health settings such as DYS, DCF, Residential programs. I also provided support/services out patient and in-home. Some of the areas of concern I've worked with include but are not limited to sexually harmful behaviors, Victims and batters of Domestic Violence, peer pressure, and ADHD.

My style is direct, active, and supportive, listening with caring and empathy, and providing effective feedback. I want to understand who you are and the challenges you are experiencing, such as coping with serious illness, loss of a loved one, stress resulting from difficulty conceiving a child, a primary relationship that isn’t working, or a work related issue. You may be experiencing symptoms associated with anxiety or depression. As we work together, you will learn strategies that will help you create the changes you desire and to feel better.

Life can make us feel stuck, unsure, down, scared, stressed, and emotionally drained. With all of life's transitions, ups and downs, adjustments, and surprises, it's no wonder that sometimes we all need a boost. Hope for a better tomorrow can be the first step in making change towards a brighter future. Being vulnerable to take that first step can be a difficult one, however one that can bring transformation, clarity, understanding, and validation that can keep us moving forward.

Do you feel discontent with how your life is turning out? Are you troubled by recurrent feelings and behaviors? Are you frustrated by repetitive, nonproductive conflicts? Talking is still the best medicine. It can help you learn about how and why you get stuck and explore satisfying, constructive alternatives. Everyone makes mistakes and acts unskillfully-the question is how you react when this happens. I am committed to understanding your unique experience so you can become become freer, happier and more loving. Since change is inevitable, my hope is that you cultivate the flexibility and creativity needed to meet new situations.

Welcome to my practice, where I am passionate about supporting adults (18+) navigating their unique journey. Whether you are charting your academic and career path (college/graduate school) or embracing both the joys and challenges of parenthood (postpartum, working parent). I'm here to support and walk alongside you.

I think it is extremely courageous to admit we need help. I believe one of the most important criteria for successful treatment is to have a trusting, open, "therapeutic rapport" with a client. Without trust and a good connection, the therapeutic process cannot begin. With that in mind, I believe the first step is creating an environment safe from judgement and rich in support. My focus is to enable clients to acquire insight, skills, and motivation for emotional, cognitive, and behavioral transitions.I specialize in older adolescent and adult individual therapy as well as family and couples counseling.

Pain from the past or present can seemingly paralyze movement forward, yet it can also be a great teacher. Therapy can be the catalyst for transforming our pain into courage, strength, and personal growth. There are times when indecision can feel overwhelming, we question our abilities or choices, or feel stuck, stagnant, or struggle to develop and execute a plan to adjust and grow. I believe that every human experience deserves validation and space for healing when needed, no matter how “small” or “insignificant” one might think it is.

I am a Clinical, Developmental, and School Psychologist with over 30 years of experience providing therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. I also provide educational evaluations and consultation for families who have children with special needs. An additional area of focus is working with college and graduate students.

Navigating the complexities of career, family, and community can be daunting in today’s world. As a seasoned professional with diverse life experiences, I offer an open, empathic, and clinically-informed approach to strengthen my clients’ wellness as they adjust and cope with the stress and demands of everyday life. I believe that individuals are at their best when the live into their authentic selves and are self-reflective of their own humanity. Together we will work to understand the elements that may be causing you distress and preventing you from living your life to your full potential.

I provide a supportive and nonjudgmental space for individuals to navigate the difficulties in their lives and celebrate their strengths and successes. I specialize in helping pregnant and postpartum women adjust to the life changes that come with parenthood. I am also passionate about working with adults struggling with relationship issues, life transitions, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and parenting. I approach my work with warmth and empathy and my hope is that my clients feel safe and at ease.

I identify as a neurodiverse (ND) autistic psychologist. Like many, I discovered at midlife I’m on the “invisible” end of the spectrum. I now specialize in assisting other ND/autistic adults & their allies as they a) explore identity/diagnosis, b) cope with ongoing life adjustments/ND burnout & c) make informed choices about how/when it is safe to “unmask.” I help clients: identify personal life/career-related challenges, build upon strengths, & make constructive changes to create a ‘right-sized’ life. I’m a multicultural-educated ally & offer affirming space for marginalized folx (BIPOC, LGBTQAI+, ENM/polyamory, differently-abled).

When you improve your relationship with yourself and your relationships with others, you are “on the path” to a happier, healthier life. I’d like to help you along that path. Together, we can explore a range of approaches: whatever works. But – so you know where I’m coming from – in the end, it’s always about relationships. I’d like to meet you.