Couples Counseling Therapists in Natick, MA

I strive to help my clients grow toward greater fulfillment in their lives. The process of personal growth often involves making difficult changes and I collaborate with my clients to develop and use their inner resources to make these important changes. In psychotherapy I assist my clients in setting individualized goals for their treatment and work with them using an active therapeutic style.

Life can feel overwhelming, whether our distress stems from not getting what we want, or getting exactly what we wanted and yet somehow still feeling unfulfilled. Anxiety, depression, or battling addiction can lead to feelings of frustration and hopelessness. The process of talking in a therapeutic setting is essential in cultivating self-awareness and obtaining the wisdom to make healthier choices. Each person is unique, and I am committed to finding what works best for every person who seeks my support.

I have a specialized private practice serving for couples in any stage of of relationship. My style is interactive and engaged, partnering with you to understand your strengths and resilience. We will work together to discover the changes you want to make, improve your communication and resolve the conflicts that will lead you to have the life and relationships you want. I have a specialization in couples therapy, especially, (but not limited to): working with affairs, changes in family structure or dynamics, improving communication, rediscovery of your love and even making a "good" divorce if that is what you have chosen.

I am a private practitioner and I am accepting new clients. I maintain a general clinical practice and have extensive experience treating clients in various settings such as community mental health, school-based and private practice. In addition to my private practice, I am currently the district-wide adjustment counselor for Northbridge Public Schools. I bring an in-depth understanding of mood and anxiety disorders, relational/family issues as well as emotional dysregulation and impulse control issues to name a few.

I have over 20 years of lived experience supporting people who are navigating challenging situations, relationship issues, family estrangements, life transitions or just feeling stuck. My goal is to create a warm welcoming environment, making it easier to talk about difficult issues and emotions. I specialize in working with individuals and families with adult children.

Do you feel like nothing you say or do with your teenager is right? Are you worried about your child's safety, their behavior, and/or their future? Trying to effectively parent a struggling teenager can be incredibly challenging. Whether your teen is engaging in unsafe behaviors, won't go to school, or is constantly dysregulated, the pressure this puts on parents and siblings can be overwhelming. I help families/parents/individuals identify what their therapeutic goals are, what is getting in the way of meeting those goals, and what needs to happen to create a safer, healthier family that can move forward together.

I provide neuropsychological testing and evaluation services for children and adolescents struggling with the various challenges that can impact learning and school success. Comprehensive neuropsychological and educational assessments help parents better understand a student's learning profile and strengths and weaknesses, and help to identify underlying processing deficits, learning disabilities (e.g., dyslexia), executive functioning and organizational difficulties, attentional deficits and ADHD, as well as social-emotional-behavioral challenges that may be impacting school functioning such as ASD, anxiety, or depression.

Welcome! I build therapeutic relationships with my clients which provide a warm, inviting basis for our work together. Using a blend of behavioral health techniques including person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, positive psychology and mindfulness and meditation, I incorporate a variety of techniques into my approach. Our sessions together are goal oriented and individually tailored. In addition to working with individuals, I have a practice working with parents to create a comprehensive, collaborative, team based plan that aligns with the needs of your family.

Looking for a life coach? Are you hopeful but overwhelmed. Yearning for a sense of meaning and ways to feel more connected, balanced, or be of service? Ready to address what blocks you, let go of those limiting beliefs, and weave the dreams you want to live? Through mind-body coaching, structured dream coaching, or psycho spiritual and constellations work, together we identify your goals, build better coping strategies, and turn blocks into resources. Clients say they appreciate the space, humor, structure and clear permission to re-discover their essence, transform wounds and move forward.

I specialize in helping people cope with the internal and external stressors of life. I do so by creating a safe space in order to build a strong therapeutic relationship. It is then that we can explore your personal experience while working to discover and strengthen coping skills to promote resiliency. My work is heavily trauma informed with roots in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Psychodynamic Therapy.

Welcome! I'm Fernanda Alves a bilingual Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a mission rooted in compassion and a commitment to your well-being. With licenses in both Florida and Massachusetts, I bring over ten yearsof experience in various settings, including outpatient, school, and private practice. My passion lies in helping individuals of all ages - children, adolescents, and adults - overcome mental health challenges. Having navigated my own journey with anxiety and ADHD, I understand the complexities of suffering and the limitations of talk therapy alone.

I offer thoughtful and compassionate psychotherapeutic services. Are you troubled by anxiety, depression or other emotional problems? Are you struggling with past or current difficulties? You are welcome to bring yourself and be who you are in my office. You may wish to come alone or bring your partner for couples therapy. You may feel stuck or unable to stop repeating unhealthy patterns of relating to others. These are just some examples of the kinds of problems where my expertise may help you to find some relief.

Ideal Client: motivated & open to possibilties for both change & new perspectives.

My approach to psychotherapy is based on attachment theory which states that our first important relationships (namely, with our parents) influence how we relate to those closest to us now. As infants, we learn to do whatever is necessary, including distorting our thoughts and feelings, in order to maintain that connection. This early experience even affects brain development setting the stage for depression, anxiety and dysregulation. Fortunately, current relationships (including with a therapist) can provide a corrective experience. That is the beauty of psychotherapy - by understanding how our past affects our present we are better able to negotiate our future.

I strive to provide thoughtful, creative and effective solutions. My clients seek help with a range of issues, including relationship difficulties, stress and anxiety, family conflict and major life transitions. I offer individual and couples therapy, as well as parent guidance.

I am feel very optimistic that people are able to change and create meaningful lives. I help my clients reach these goals. Voicing feelings and receiving support in a confidential, non-judgmental setting is essential. With me, my clients become more self-aware of emotional triggers, learn how their past affects their present, and is able to make positive changes. I help them cope with anxiety and depression, I work extensively with couples, resolve insomnia and sleep disorders and help athletes achieve peak sport performance. I also help clients experiencing loss, grief and bereavement.

I believe that parents and children both want what is best, although they differ in what that looks like. Both benefit from a new perspective on their actions and motivations so that they can achieve greater understanding and compromise. My particular strength is connecting with someone's experience and perspective. I believe that in moments of pain and suffering we all need to feel that we are not alone and that things can be different. My role as their therapist is to be a companion wherever they take me, while honoring the very real obligations that they answer to.

Are you caring for an aging parent? Do you or your loved one have a new diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease or other dementia? Are you feeling overwhelmed, and you don't know where to turn? You aren't sure what you need to do or how to plan for an unexpected future? We have been helping older adults and their families for over 30 years. You can either come to our office at JFS of Metrowest or I (or a member of the Allies in Aging care management team) will come to your home. Malka Young will walk you through your options during an initial free phone consultation.

My clients are men and women who want satisfaction and success in their work, family and social relationships. I work with individuals, couples, families and groups. I have been in private practice for 41 years. I believe that forming healthy, open, and constructive relationships with my clients becomes a model for healing and growth. I am an experiential psychotherapist. This means that my clients thinking, feeling and state of being is the focus for enhanced personal understanding and acceptance.