EMDR Therapist.

Welcome. I’m very glad that you’ve stopped in to look at my profile. I'm a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) in MA. It’s a big step to think about asking for help and moving forward with that decision. You’ll bring your thoughts, feelings, and goals, and I’ll add my education, training, and experiences so that we, as a team, can work together to help lessen your struggles. I strive to provide an atmosphere of support, understanding, and caring. I offer virtual appointments both during the day, early evening appointments, and Saturdays. I will be your ally and advocate throughout our time working together.

I'm probably the best therapist you've never met. I've spent decades using myself as an instrument to help every kind of mad and bad I could find. I bet nearly all of them would tell you I've been of substantial help to their personal growth. Please take your time (not mine) checking me out. I've been tweeting for years because I like the haiku of it. Google me. Call if you're considering spending $300 to talk to me.

Do you feel lost, overwhelmed or disconnected from yourself and others? If you feel as though you are on autopilot and living life in monochrome sameness, I invite you to step back into vitality and meaning. I specialize in attachment injuries that show up in adulthood in ways that affect our relationships, identity and sense of purpose. As a trauma specialist, I treat the fallout from shock trauma or chronic stress that is often expressed in identity-related issues, PTSD, depression and or anxiety. Many of the clients who seek my services struggle with relationships centered around co-dependent behaviors and narcissistic abuse all of which can sometimes manifest as reactivity to perceived or real rejection or abandonment. They are also families managing diagnoses, that are sometimes non-affirming and pathological in their labeling. As in the case of autism, I see families and individuals contort themselves into compliant behaviors when really, what's *wrong* is an unaccepting and intolerant environment. Unfortunately, simply having insight into behaviors and pain doesn't always curb repeated cycles of reactivity or disconnection and these entrenched behaviors can affect how we relate to ourselves and others. My attachment focus extends to conditions not typically associated with neurodivergence that includes mood disorders such as bipolar in which we focus on present difficulties and future goals.

If you are here, you may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, spiritually disconnected, or simply tired from trying to hold everything together. You might be searching for clarity, peace, or just a safe place to be seen and heard without judgment. I want you to know that you are not alone and that healing is possible. My approach is gentle, thoughtful, and rooted in truth. I believe healing begins through trust, compassion, and a relationship grounded in grace. As a psychiatric nurse practitioner and a follower of Christ, I see each person as uniquely created by God and deeply worthy of love, healing, and purpose. I offer a safe and supportive space where we can work through the struggles of your mind and heart while helping you reconnect with who you truly are. Together, we will explore a holistic path to healing that nurtures your mind, body, and spirit. Whether you are seeking faith-integrated therapy, support with medication, or guidance through a challenging season, I am here to help. We will move at your pace, creating a personalized treatment plan that aligns with your goals, values, and faith. I believe God brings beauty from brokenness and that your story matters. If you are ready to begin a journey toward healing and renewal, I would be honored to walk alongside you. Taking the first step in asking for help can be very difficult. There is a level of uncertainty in trusting someone new with your care. I believe building a therapeutic relationship together with individuals actively engaged and committed to growth and healing is essential for the best treatment outcomes. I look forward to walking through this journey with you!

To provide mental health counseling to older adults and their caregivers in the comfort of their homes through home visits or telehealth. Using a person-centered and individualized approach to empower independence, and improve quality of life and provide support and resources for older adults and their caregivers.

What would it be like to be able to look inside yourself and value what you find there? Our starting point for all we hope for in life is our connection with ourselves, and this truth is at the heart of how I offer support, guidance, growth, and deeply desired change to clients.

Have you wondered how past experiences or how you were treated as a child are affecting how you feel now? Perhaps you experience mood swings, anger, depression or anxiety and often feel as if your emotions are out-of-control. Do you sometimes feel agitated or irritable? Have unsatisfying relationships have been a part of your life? Early family dynamics often have a long-term impact, influencing how you view yourself and your place in the world. If you feel hopeless or discouraged please know that It doesn’t have to be like this! We can work together to understand your thoughts, feelings and past experiences. Then, we'll focus on changing patterns that keep you feeling stuck and on developing new ways to cope so that you experience more of what you desire in life. Healing is possible and life can feel more satisfying! Treatment is designed to fit your goals, is trauma-informed, and focused on your healing, growth and wellness. We work with the mind - body connection to heal from past experiences using EMDR, Somatic Experiencing and other therapies. Troubling thoughts and the emotions and behaviors that follow can be modified with CBT and Mindfulness. The goal is for you to feel more stable and confident. Warm, kind, respectful and non-judgmental, I am passionate about helping people better manage their emotions and lives. My aim is to help you feel better so that you can be the best version of yourself and live the life you’ve always dreamed of. Let's start making positive changes together - schedule a free consultation today! "What you do today can improve all your tomorrows." Ralph Marston

Are you feeling anxious, depressed, stuck in self-defeating behaviors, or in bad relationships? Is life difficult and overwhelming? You are not alone. Having the courage to reach out and ask for help is a major achievement. As your therapist, I am here to provide warmth, humor, compassion, and a non-judgmental space that can help you feel valued and accepted. My focus is to help you find your unique strengths and skills to make positive changes. Together we can work through the obstacles that are impeding you from having a more fulfilling life. Together we work toward uncovering your innate strengths, self-esteem, and resilience. My approach is integrative, tailoring different therapies designed to move past your internal barriers, helping you feel stronger, and in control of your life. Building a strong therapeutic relationship is essential to making these changes happen.

You want to feel fulfilled, empowered, and confident, but deep down you feel anxious, overwhelmed, and out of control with food. You may be fed up with constant restriction, overeating, or both; feeling disconnected and numb; or completely hating your body. You might not even remember a time when it didn’t feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to heal your relationship with food. You’re ready to feel better in your own skin. Most of all, you’re ready to take control of your life. Clients come to me looking for a therapist who treats the whole person, not just the eating condition. Sessions with me are comfortable and interactive. Together, we increase mindfulness of the root cause of the eating issue, assess your personal values and goals, and learn the tools to find fulfillment, connection, and peace. As an experienced eating condition therapist, I believe that everyone has the inner wisdom they need to heal. I can help you access it. You don’t have to continue living with the eating issue, and you don’t have to do it alone. Call me today for a free consultation. I can’t wait to hear from you.

I am a licensed mental health counselor who has been in the human services for most of my adult life. I believe everyone is unique and deserving of love, empathy, and compassion. I have worked in group homes, schools, and clinical settings, but my love is to be outside, breathing the fresh air. I utilize meditation, person-centered therapy, art and music therapy, and solution-focused therapy. You can choose between in-person, telehealth, or walk-and-talk therapy. Comfort and confidentiality are the foundations of our sessions.

People arrive at a therapist's office, having tried their best way of getting along in the world, regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, and so forth. A universal reason for seeking outside help is distress in a primary relationship. Relationship strife causes suffering, confusion, and profound misery. Often, relational troubles have their origin and are embedded in our earliest relationships dating back to childhood. In therapy, I help individuals understand how early relationships with parents, siblings, and significant others impact relationship troubles in the here and now. A solid therapeutic relationship offers an opportunity for exploration and understanding one's own mind at the deepest level. This can facilitate healing, new pathways of relating, greater authenticity, and living a life that's true to oneself. Trusting one's own mind provides a knowing that, despite life's challenges and ambiguity, our center will hold and not break apart, even when life tosses us around. Processing loss and making room for grieving is essential for well-being and emotional health, now and later. There are clinicians who offer rapid new age symptom relief interventions that promise to heal trauma in several sessions. Such a cure does not exist. Many of the individuals making these claims also pretend to be experts in neuroscience. All of us are touched by grief, loss, transition, and trauma. This is the very nature of life. Rather than perceiving grief as an adversary to be quickly dismantled and discarded, it may be far more productive to reappraise the value of grief as humanizing, a potential road to self-discovery, increased resilience, and other life-affirming qualities..