Therapists in Amherst, MA

I am a licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT: Drama Therapy). I work with kids, teens and adults on self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and trauma-related issues. My strengths-based approach is grounded in the person-centered, unconditional positive regard for the client, and the belief that they have the ability to find their own answers, shift their thinking, change their negative patterns and empower themselves as experts in their own lives. In addition, I draw from other approaches that include Drama/Psychodrama, Creative Arts, Narrative, and Trauma Focused work.

Whether you are facing a crisis, feeling a vague sense of unease, or suffering from long-standing issues with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma, relationships, or addiction, I can help you find greater awareness and identify tools you can use to achieve healing and greater meaning in your individual journey through life. Using my expertise in applying cognitive, expressive, and mindfulness-based techniques, I can assist you in self-discovery, personal growth, and transformation of self-defeating attitudes and behavioral patterns. I now offer online counseling on a HIPAA-secure website, doxy.me and have availability.

Support and empowerment are the foundation of my work with clients. I center my approach in grounding clients in their strengths and guiding them in building skills to achieve more fulfilling relationships, navigate transitions, and overcome obstacles so they can move forward with more clarity and confidence. Whether you are seeking support in your healing process or on a personal growth journey, we'll work together towards your goals for improved wellbeing - emotional, physical and overall life satisfaction.

My primary focus is on working with clients using EMD and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to manage/overcome issues related to trauma, mood, life transition and becoming "unstuck" from old patterns. Individual adults (please, no children under 18, couples or families) are welcomed to engage in a supportive therapeutic relationship promoting positive growth and forward movement. I utilize an organic combination of techniques including EMDR, psycho-education, expressive therapies, CBT, parts work and relational healing. Are you ready to deepen your understanding of yourself in order to create personal change?

My role as a psychologist is to help you learn, get unstuck, and take control in your life. By creating a safe, nonjudgmental space, I hope to encourage your sense of connection, empowerment, and insight as we address your concerns. I believe the quality of the therapist-client relationship is the most important foundation of good therapy, and I work collaboratively with clients using several approaches, including CBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based psychotherapy.

I am a clinical psychologist in private practice in Northampton, Massachusetts. I have worked with adults and college students for over 25 years. My areas of specialization include depression, bereavement, loss, anxiety/stress and sleep difficulties. I also provide treatment to people with relationship, self-esteem, life transition and academic issues.

I provide support, insight, and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. I integrate complementary methods and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each person. With respect and understanding, I work with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples to help build strengths and attain personal growth. Treatment approaches include insight oriented therapy, psychodynamic, focused short- term intervention, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral therapy.

Dr. Smith is a licensed clinical psychologist who enjoys working with adults of all ages who present with a range of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, major life transitions, loss/ grief, histories of acute or complex trauma, or low self-esteem. She is concerned with understanding the whole person with whom she is sitting, and not solely their symptoms. This stems from a belief that psychotherapy is useful not only for reducing suffering; it is also a dynamic process from which a deeper sense of self, increased confidence, and meaningful life changes can emerge.

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.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, and unsure of how to move forward? Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey towards self-discovery and personal growth? As a validating and compassionate therapist, I am here to support you every step of the way. I specialize in supporting clients struggling with anxiety academic or career stress, depression, self-esteem, and relationship challenges. Together, we'll untangle the threads of your past and shed light on how they have impacted you. By unraveling these narratives, we'll uncover powerful insights that will pave the way for healing and personal growth.

Hello, and thank you for stopping by to learn how I can be of service to you. I'm a formally trained health psychologist with expertise in the areas of creating and living a healthy life-style, work-life balance, stress management, depression, anxiety, and with specializations in chronic insomnia, and living with chronic illness. I collaborate with individuals interested in taking an active role in creating a life of meaning and fulfillment--of greater vitality. Treatment is focused, values-based, and goal oriented--as well as being frequently brief. Additionally, I also assist individuals in more fully developing their potential.

In our work together my clients heal from within. Why? Because with deep core work, you will change old familiar brain paths into newly chosen authentic brain paths. You will experience breakthrough counseling with tools for life, attaining deep self love, developing new ways of thinking and feeling, being in charge of your brain, fearlessly listening within, learning helpful communication, and understanding choices from a new perspective. Over 20 years in private practice I designed about 250 exercises for helping my clients heal. For couples, we do the same core work. All but one couple found renewed love.

My approach comes from a strengths based perspective. I believe that individuals have the ability to make significant life changes by identifying the sources of their current difficulties, understanding why their coping methods may have made good sense at the time, and learning new ways of being in the world that fit with who they are now and that support their growth and heart's desire. My role is to provide a supportive, trust-based environment and help individuals create the lives they wish to live.

Client-Driven, Process-Oriented Coaching for: Life Transitions; Relationship & Career Issues; LEGAL Prep; Search for Deeper Meaning in Life; Healers’ Healing Groups, Loss of a Person, Pet, Dream. Individual and Group Coaching. Solo +1 for Relationship Coaching. Healing Healers Groups: limited to 4 clients – 4 sessions. Have you received a Subpoena for a deposition or trial testimony? I offer Legal Prep coaching to help you navigate the treacherous waters of your clients' litigation (I'm a lawyer and a clinical social worker in my other professional paths). Learn to center/ground SELF in a litigious situation.

Are you having a hard time figuring it all out? What you want, how to get there, or who you are? If you have big ideas that you’re having a hard time translating into daily life, you’ve come to the right place. I love working with adolescents and young adults who want to create a path towards their goals. I often work with people whose anxiety, depression, trauma, or behavioral struggles have held them back from being able to find the version of themself that they seek. If you know where you want to be but can’t get there or if you don’t even know who you want to be, let’s talk. Find out more here: www.ampersandcounselingma.com.

Hello! My name is Laci. I am a compassionate, dedicated, analytical, and team oriented therapist with a lifelong passion towards helping and uplifting others. My passion stems from my own childhood and my difficulties with my mental health and self confidence. I believe that everyone is capable of positive change no matter a person’s age, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and overall background. It is up to those in the helping professions, like myself, to assist in lighting that spark for change.

Humans are resilient. We break bones and recover. We are not defined by our fractures, so why be defined by our adversities? By the same token, trauma may feel like a fracture to one’s personality, but trauma does not define an individual. On the contrary, but rather, an individual is defined by the characteristics that silently evolve in the aftermath. My approach is relational, psychodynamic-oriented, and skills-based to teach how to manage emotions, tolerate distress, and improve relationships. I aim to tailor treatment based on needs and readiness in order to foster resilience, enhanced insight, and achieve personal growth.

Morning Availability Only - I believe people possess intrinsic strength and inner wisdom, leading them to identify solutions for their lives. However, trauma, stress, and other problems sometimes get in the way of coping with the day-to-day of life's demands. As challenges arise, so does the need for support. As a therapist, I aim to help individuals and couples improve their relationship with themselves and each other. I enjoy helping clients through dilemmas such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, sexual identity, and relational ruptures.

Pursuing therapy is an admirable step; it takes a lot of courage and energy. As such, I approach therapy with a respectful, accepting attitude. Whether working with an individual or entire family, I operate from the notion that everyone is doing their best, given their circumstances. I assume an active role in therapy: I quickly engage, listen deeply and reflect back. I will ask clarifying questions and offer interpretations.