Parenting Therapists in 02465

Are you looking for a compassionate and experienced child psychologist who can help your child overcome their challenges and thrive? If your child is struggling, you may feel overwhelmed and frustrated by the lack of effective solutions. You are not alone. Many parents face the same difficulties and worries as you do. With the right support and guidance, your child can learn to cope with their symptoms, develop new skills, and improve their quality of life.

Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and frustrated with the demands of your life and wondering if happiness is possible ? How do you bloom when you feel stuck in the mud? I believe the following gives a path forward: “Just like the lotus, we too have the ability to rise from the mud, bloom out of the darkness and radiate into the world" - Unknown. Taking the step to reach out is hard, and working together, we can create a space where you can feel empowered to move forward. With humor, warmth, and cultural sensitivity, I strive to create a space where you feel seen and heard as we cultivate a journey that is unique to your needs.

As a Boston-area psychologist for over 15 years, I focus on mindfulness-based work with teens, parents, families with whom I facilitate healthy change and growth. I have clinical experience from various settings (hospitals, outpatient clinics, residential facilities & therapeutic schools). For over a decade, I served as the Clinical Director of the Manville School at Judge Baker Children's Center in Boston - a Harvard-affiliated therapeutic school program for kids with emotional, behavioral and learning difficulties. I also recently served as the Executive Director of the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy (IMP) in Boston.

Feeling anxious? I specialize in anxiety, and also have extensive training and experience to help with depression, stress, parenting, life transitions, and health-related problems (e.g., obesity, chronic illness, tobacco use, etc.).

No one is born a parent. Parenting, and especially co-parenting, can be even more challenging when partners disagree, or when larger issues about the marriage or a divorce arise. I help parents understand how to be the best mothers and fathers they can be for their children, and how to work together to support them even under difficult circumstances. I also work directly with couples and families experiencing conflict (together or as individuals), and can provide divorce and family mediation when needed.

Please note: I currently have limited openings , daytime only( before 2 pm). I am a licensed independent social worker , licensed in MA and ME, with 20+ years of experience providing therapy for children, adolescents and adults. I enjoy working with people of all ages and backgrounds. Clients describe me as warm, empathic, flexible, genuine, humorous and direct. I view the therapy process as a collaborative one in which you and I work together to address your challenges and allow you to move forward in a healthy way.

Welcome! My goal is to provide a non-judgmental, warm, safe space for individuals and families to process their thoughts, feelings, obstacles, and traumas. Whether it’s every day stressors, debilitating anxiety, depression, or significant family conflict, my hope is that the therapeutic process will provide insight and skills for my clients to live their best lives.

With a wealth of experience in psychotherapy and mind-body wellness, I have honed my skills in supporting the emotional well-being of children, teens, and young adults. As a board-certified pediatrician with over 20 years of experience in practice, I have transitioned my focus to specialize in behavioral health, integrating my medical expertise with a holistic approach to care. Drawing on years of experience treating children and young adults with anxiety, depression, learning differences, and ADHD combined with additional training in cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness, I am well equipped to address a spectrum of

My previous business experience in combination with many decades of providing psychotherapy are an ideal match for individuals, couples and families that want to move forward toward happier, healthier lives. I enjoy working with adults at many stages of life, including parents as they experience the years of family development to the empty nesting stage. I also have extensive experience with parents of adult children with major mental illnesses, women's issues, depression and anxiety.

Life is not easy and sometimes people go it alone. The opportunity to heard, to be understood, and to be accepted is a very powerful one. My aim as a therapist is to provide that opportunity. In over 40 years of practice, I have helped people to understand that survival strategies of the past may now be the source of struggle in their lives. With that understanding in mind it is possible to make changes, alleviate suffering and move through life with greater ease and appreciation. To that end, I incorporate Focusing, Mindfulness, and Cognitive approaches where they may be useful.

Everyone needs support at times of transition and stress. These situations may be varied, from relationship difficulties, to illness, to the death of someone important. Or you might be in a place of wanting to have a deeper, more connected understanding of yourself. Whatever brings you to therapy, I am here to gently support you while also playing an engaged role in our time together.

I am glad to support those struggling in today's strange climate, or those looking to explore themselves and increase health and wellness while quarantined. My approach to treatment is strength based and multimodal. I use a holistic approach that can incorporate discussion, art, movement and humor to explore issues. I work well with those who have had trouble connecting with therapists in the past and those who may be resistant to entering treatment.

I have worked with diverse populations and people of all ages ranging from 4-74 years old while working in community mental health. My clinical experience also includes treating children and adolescents with trauma and severe emotional and behavioral issues at two residential schools. I currently focus on children, teens/adolescents, families, and adults. I enjoy working with (and working alongside) athletes, taking a sports psychology approach. I also have a strong history of working well with clients who have not responded/had difficulty engaging in traditional therapy.

I believe that psychotherapy is a unique and meaningful relationship characterized by compassion. Therapy provides supportive holding spaces for individuals to grow, heal, and make changes that individuals want. I approach my psychotherapy work with gentleness and care and have utmost positive regard for the individuals, couples, and families who seek my help. I am invested in close, collaborative, and empowerment-oriented relationships with my clients. I will work with you to understand and identify the best way that therapy can suit your needs.

I have extensive experience in addictions, anxiety, self-esteem, relationship issues, money issues, career issues & body image. My interactive, insightful style is direct, perceptive, spontaneous & sensitive. Self-awareness & self-care along with stress management skill building are keys to healthy living. My clients tell me they find me easy to talk with and that they feel helped by our work together. I am the recipient of the National Association of Social Workers (MA chapter) 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award.

Psychotherapy focuses on restoring perspective and building confidence in addressing life's challenges. My approach is interactive, collaborative, and based on an appreciation of each person's creative potential. Through asking questions, sharing knowledge and observations, and getting feedback, we work towards self-discovery and understanding. Together we focus on clarifying goals and identifying effective ways to meet them. Psychotherapy involves recognizing patterns, expectations, or beliefs that may have been helpful in the past, but are no longer. Addressing these patterns removes barriers to change. Strengths are identified and fostered, becoming the foundation for new ways of approaching things.

For over 30 years I've been helping people overcome obstacles that seem insurmountable. I have special expertise in the treatment of anxiety, depression, addiction, and emotional issues related to physical illness. My dual background in Public Health and Social Work enables me to help people who have both psychological and health issues. I'm a strong advocate for family, peer and community support when acceptable to my clients.

I believe people are experts in their own lives; my goal is to partner with you to find answers and solutions to address the challenges you are facing. Whether you are looking for individual, couples or family therapy, you will find my approach to be collaborative and solution-focused with strong CBT leanings. Perhaps you are struggling to cope with an eating disorder, overwhelming anxiety or depression. We can work together to address these challenges.

I am a warm and empathic therapist that uses a straight-forward approach to improving mental health functioning. I strive to create a trusting and compassionate space where clients feel supported in sharing and deconstructing their patterns of behaviors that keep them stuck. I have worked with children, families and adults for the past 7 yrs.