Therapists in Northampton, MA

I have a private practice in Northampton. I work with people experiencing anxiety, depression, anger, loss, grief, relationship problems, creativity or productivity concerns, and workplace problems.

My approach to therapy is not limited to any one direction or technique. I work to stay open to and curious about each person's unfolding story. I listen closely to nuance and I look for underlying patterns, towards understanding what keeps people stuck. I am comfortable working with great adversity and extreme pain.

With curiosity, compassion and creativity, I explore and honor your unique strengths, needs and challenges. Together, we'll develop your goals for change, and work toward them while building your capacity for both self-acceptance and growth. With a focus on understanding and transforming beliefs and behaviors to become more in alignment with your goals, I will guide you to develop a new relationship with your past, enhance your tools and resources to live more fully in the present, and increase your clarity and confidence to create the future you desire.

Social and political distress are causing fear and alienation, along with feelings of disempowerment and personal inadequacy with less community for us to count on. My way of working with this is to help clients become more aware of their own internal wisdom and connection to all things. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, relational difficulties or just feeling overwhelmed. Listening to your story and using Somatic Experiencing, a mind/body approach, I work to help you find your sense of balance, curiosity, resilience, engagement, and vitality.

In life we all need hope, validation, just to know that today, "this too shall pass." I strive to connect with individuals with honesty, warmth, and empathy. When one makes that decision to seek emotional guidance, I understand the vulnerability and the bravery of that moment. While allowing one to take the time they need to reach their desires of the heart and/or identify what one desires through a space of compassion and mindfulness.

WAITLIST (Please follow instructions on New Clients page at www.hnetworks.net). I welcome the chance to offer you down-to-earth, goal-oriented therapy using a calm, non-judgmental approach. I like to keep therapy simple as I help you deal with life's complexities. I listen to your concerns, remind you of your strengths and successes, and suggest research-based strategies tailored to your unique situation and style. By the end of therapy, I want you to have what you need to maintain gains made in therapy and to thrive through future challenges.

My name is Elizabeth Bristow and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with over twenty years of experience providing psychotherapy for adults and adolescents. I see individuals, couples and families in my private practice. My office is centrally located, I have day and evening hours and I accept most insurances.

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.

My years of experience enables me to offer effective outpatient, individualized, clinical therapy. I provide supportive space to individuals, families, and couples. I specialize in treating people for anxiety, depression, recovery from trauma, grief, substance abuse, school phobia, learning disabilities and neurological and cognitive differences. As an adjunct to traditional talk therapy, I am certified in and use the following techniques to enhance treatment as needed: Clinical Hypnosis, Emotional Freedom Technique (Tapping) and ear acupressure as part of therapy sessions.

I AM SORRY BUT I AM NOT ABLETO TAKE NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME. I WILL UPDATE THIS MESSAGE WHEN I AM ABLE TO TAKE NEW CLIENTS. THANK YOU AND TAKE GOOD CARE. This life can bring us intense experiences of joy but also pain. My therapy practice focuses on working collaboratively with individuals (children, teens and adults) and groups to create an environment that supports strength and healing in order to bring joy back into balance.

I am a licensed psychologist experienced in working with adults with a wide range of mental health concerns, such as depression, anxiety, chronic mental illness, grief and loss issues, substance abuse, trauma, relationship problems, and challenging life transitions. My therapeutic style is collaborative, respectful, empathic, and supportive. I have an integrative approach and incorporate insight-oriented, client-centered, mindfulness, existential, and cognitive-behavioral orientations and techniques.

Now Accepting New Clients As the owner of Center for Perinatal Wellness, I believe when a mother struggles, the whole family does also. I specialize in perinatal mood complications, such as Postpartum Depression and Anxiety. A new child changes so much about how a family functions and sometimes families need some help navigating those waters and I am happy to help you do just that. We use CBT, DBT, EMDR in the therapeutic approach, but never encourage a path that a client isn't comfortable with.

As a Licensed Psychologist, I have come to appreciate the human capacity to change unhealthy behavior patterns, work through incredibly difficult life circumstances, and create more meaningful and fulfilling lives. I appreciate that beginning therapy can elicit feelings of uncertainty and anxiety, and I recognize the strength that it takes to begin this process. I aim to acknowledge and foster these strengths during our work together, whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, or adjustment to major life changes.

It can be hard to intervene on your own behalf, but we can work on creating a sense of containment and accountability so that you can reap the fruits of your emotional work. I want to do so in a way that feels conducive to the nuances of you. We can work through barriers such as PTSD, lack of sleep, loss of pleasure, apathy, grief, shame, and interpersonal conflict. I want to help you break down your overwhelm and create a lifestyle that feels sustainable and cares for you. I believe that we have the ability to create, shape, and project feelings of safety, happiness, and joy.

What is your preferred future? Have you allowed yourself to consider your best hopes and believe that your life can be different? Therapy is an opportunity for you to create and realize your preferred future. There is no one size fits all approach as all individuals have their own specific wants, needs, strengths and barriers. I strive to ensure focus on YOUR specific wants and needs and instill confidence in your capacity to meet them.

We each have a unique story and how we share and live out our story impacts how we feel and interact with the world around us. Within the warm and welcoming space of therapy, I collaborate with you to transform your narratives. We will focus on how your adversity has shaped you and also how it can lead to personal growth. Within this safe therapeutic space, you are empowered to reflect on how your stories are impacting your health and identity. I incorporate mindfulness, CBT, and ACT into my work, and I take a holistic approach to therapy with an awareness of the mind-body connection.

Thank you for considering my profile. I am licensed both as a Mental Health Counseler and a Marriage and Family Therapist. A guiding belief in my work is an unconditional regard for the individual value of each person. I have a variety of training (Pyschodynamic, cognitive behavioral, relational EFT, EMDR etc.)and use an ecelectic approach. I have been working with children and their families in a varity of settings, for almost 30 years. I have extensive experience working with a variety of diagnosis. I also have a bachelor degree in working with Young Children with Special Needs.

We can all become stuck, overwhelmed, hopeless, or just feel we’re not living our best lives for many different reasons. Additionally, the current unrest in society around us can shake a sense of security or predictability we may have held about what our futures hold. These may cause disruptions in sleep and appetite and encourage negative thoughts and moods to grow and persist. Whatever your struggles, I ensure professional care that is collaborative, respectful, and that has your best interests at heart.

I am a warm and present psychologist who will help you balance acceptance and change. I create a welcoming and collaborative space to explore your challenging emotions and work to accomplish your goals. I believe that meaningful change comes from increased awareness, and I will help you build your awareness toolkit to understand how your emotions, relationships, and past experiences shape your life today. I will invite you to strengthen your mindfulness practice, explore your values, set healthy boundaries, and catch unhelpful thinking patterns. I will tailor therapy to your needs, leading you to a more present and fulfilling life.