Find a Therapist in Northampton, MA

It is important to me that all people are valued and treated with compassion and respect. I feel very honored that the people I meet allow me to share in their lives--the strengths and good that they have, the difficulties, the things that are important to them, the pain, the confusion, and the journey to wellness and wholeness. The counseling process is different for each person who I see, and I encourage people to think continually about what it is that they want to overcome, develop, learn, and change. I emphasize that people are in control of their progress. I may be at times the facilitator, cheerleader, idea person, teacher, listener, or biggest fan. As we travel together on your journey, we celebrate small successes and big victories and we work through challenges to help you feel and function better.

Do you feel confused or frustrated with one or more of your relationships (including the one with yourself) ? Does it seem like things used to be better and you can't figure out how they went sour? Do you sometimes feel like you'll pull your hair out trying to get the other to hear and understand you?? Whether the struggle is your relationship with yourself, partner or spouse, family member, or friend, relationship snags hurt and can be messy to sort through. Maybe you wonder if things will ever be right in this relationship or question whether you're even valued. If you've tried everything you can think of, you may believe there's no hope. Counseling can help you sort through the tension and muck, clarify what you need, and how you'd like things to be different. You'll can learn and practice skills and behaviors to get more of what you need. It can help you understand and interrupt patterns that replay again and again, to communicate more clearly and productively, rediscover connection, and gain relief from, what may feel like , endless conflict and turmoil. While loved ones can give advice, they can get grumpy if you don't see it their way. A professional counselor can assist you free of value judgements and bias about how things "should" be. You won't hurt our feelings! I'd like to help. Why not contact me and see how I might help you turn things around? **See my blog on the website listed at the upper right corner of my profile.

I am an integrative psychotherapist with roots in the visual arts and a clinical approach grounded in mindfulness and compassion. At jkbecktherapystudio, I see women both online and in person, and I also lead meditation practices and creative arts therapy groups for the wider community. My private practice supports women navigating the complexity of physical and emotional health—chronic conditions, acute diagnoses, reproductive journeys, and profound loss. I also work with women whose lives are shaped by adoption and neurodiversity, who carry the weight of caregiving and invisible labor, who feel undervalued at home or work, or simply depleted in body, heart, and spirit. With compassion and creativity, I help women name long-overlooked needs, repair relational wounds, and rediscover resilience, connection, and purpose—even amid life’s inevitable sadness and strain.

Life can feel heavy when anxiety takes hold, making even simple moments feel uncertain. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can feel understood and begin to untangle the worries that weigh you down. My approach is warm, collaborative, and rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Together, we’ll work to recognize and challenge unhelpful thought patterns, develop healthier perspectives, and build tools to help you navigate daily life with greater ease. I specialize in working with generalized anxiety and the perinatal population, supporting clients through pregnancy, postpartum, and the many transitions of early parenthood. Whether you’re adjusting to new responsibilities, coping with anxious thoughts, or simply trying to find your footing again, I’m here to help you reconnect with calm and confidence. Therapy with me is a compassionate partnership. You bring your experiences, and I bring curiosity, care, and evidence-based strategies. Together, we’ll work toward healing, clarity, and self-compassion at your own pace.

Feel that traditional therapy is not for you? I started YouTime Coaching almost a decade ago with an ambitious core belief: if you provide compassionate support, positive modeling, and skillful accountability, personal growth and change are very possible. We've had major success working with young people, adults, and families when it comes to academic work struggles, transitional challenges, focus & attention issues, communication, motivation, performance-related challenges, and self-confidence. I'm in this with you. Traditional therapy starts and ends in the office. YouTime Coaching utilizes, "in-between time" through call, text, and email to provide the support necessary to maintain positive momentum throughout the week. Also, we do not meet in an office setting but on more neutral turf in the community. Learn more at the website. YouTime Coaching specializes in ADHD, executive functioning, anxiety & depression, and Performance Psychology-related issues. We have seen it all (so it takes a lot to shock, no judgment here). We offer Youth and Adult Life Coaching as well as Parent Coaching.

Welcome! I'm Alexa. I help people move from a state of survival to one of true authenticity and aliveness. People I work with are often caught in cycles of overthinking, perfectionism, unfulfilling relationships, or uncertainty about what’s next. My practice is built for those ready to move beyond surface-level coping and create real, sustainable shifts in how they feel and connect. Clinically, I take a two-pronged approach: 1) Understanding: We’ll explore why you think, feel, and act the way you do. We’ll dig into your core beliefs, defenses, attachment style, and how past experiences may still be influencing you today. 2) Shifting: We’ll work together to shift the mindsets and behaviors that no longer serve you by incorporating research-backed modalities that will help you break free from unhelpful patterns. My style is warm, collaborative, and deeply present. I draw from psychodynamic and relational approaches while integrating evidence-based tools like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and emotionally focused therapy (EFT), to bring both depth and practicality to the work. In therapy, we untangle long-held patterns, heal the parts shaped by shame or self-doubt, and build a stronger sense of self that can navigate life with more ease and authenticity. I strive to create a space where you can show up as your full self—where every part of you is welcome, even the ones you’ve hidden. We move at your pace, guided by curiosity, humility, and honesty. I also integrate an understanding of how early life experiences—beginning as far back as the womb—affect us both psychologically and physiologically. Healing often means reconnecting with your inner child and developing a more compassionate, grounded relationship with yourself.

I'm Bob Gallagher, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with a deep commitment to helping individuals on their journey to recovery and emotional well-being. With 24 years of personal recovery experience and over two decades of clinical practice, my approach to healing is both empathetic and pragmatic, tailored to the unique needs of each individual I work with. I believe in the power of a collaborative therapeutic relationship, where the client and I work as a team to navigate the complexities of emotional issues and addictive disorders. My aim is to empower individuals, helping them to tap into their inherent strengths and resilience. I focus on building skills, enhancing self-awareness, and fostering a sense of hope and possibility. With a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts at Boston and a Master’s degree in Social Work from Boston University, my educational background has provided me with a solid foundation in understanding the diverse aspects of mental health and addiction. My approach to healing at Rockland Recovery is centered on understanding each person's unique story, using a range of therapeutic tools to support their journey toward healing, and empowering them to lead a fulfilling and balanced life.

I have been working in the helping field related to counseling for almost 20 years. In that time I have learned that the best way to help others is to be an excellent listener, to be compassionate, empathetic, and to collaborate with individuals to assist them in gaining the tools that they need to make positive change in their lives. I work hard to encourage clients that the strength for change lies within them and my job is to help them find it. I utilize a great deal of mindfulness based techniques and believe that learning the process of becoming more mindful in life can be extremely beneficial to problem solving and learning to sit with discomfort. As a counselor I do not believe that I have all of the answers or can fix anyone, however, I do believe that if the client is willing to do the work to create change in their life that I can assist them in doing so successfully. Ultimately, my goal for the counseling relationship is to assist clients in managing stress more effectively and learning skills that can be used well after the counseling relationship has terminated, in a straightforward and honest approach.

In the several years I've been in this profession, I'm extremely grateful that I've had the opportunity to work with many different populations. I graduated from UConn in 2018 with my master's in marriage and family therapy. After my master's, I worked for a non-profit in Willimantic, CT where I treated those with co-occurring substance use and mental health challenges. In 2019, I had a full-time job in Willimantic and went back to UConn for my PhD and also opened a private practice that same year. Throughout my PhD, my research has predominantly focused on sexuality and sexual health. Specifically, I research pornography consumption and how it impacts well-being. Currently, I own a private practice where I specialize in sex therapy. I also work with people who face relationship challenges (whatever that looks like for you) and anxiety that impacts happiness and overall well-being.

With over 40 years of experience as a psychologist, I continue to be inspired by the courage people show as they face change, uncertainty, and growth. Whether you're moving through a major life transition, navigating illness, working through trauma, or seeking a deeper understanding of yourself and your relationships, I provide a space that’s warm, thoughtful, and grounded in mutual respect. My approach is reflective and collaborative. I value the opportunity to really get to know who you are—your life experiences, roles, relationships, and identity, and to explore how those shape your current challenges and hopes. While I draw from several therapeutic approaches, including psychodynamic, relational, existential, and attachment-based models, I always tailor our work to fit your goals and needs. I also use specific tools from mindfulness, CBT, ACT, EMDR, and couples therapy models when they feel right for you. Clients often tell me they appreciate my calm presence, my sense of humor, and my ability to be both gentle and direct. I work with individuals, couples, and families, and I welcome people of all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and identities. I believe therapy can be a meaningful space for reflection, clarity, healing, and learning, and I’d be honored to walk alongside you on that path.

I specialize in supporting those in undoing the imprints that trauma has left on the body, mind, and soul. In our work together, we will improve the relationship you have with yourself and others, reclaim self-trust, tackle self-harming behaviors, and improve emotion regulation, thus resulting in an improvement in your overall quality of life. Robbed of feeling like you're in charge of yourself and how you envisioned living your life due to an intense fear of danger or rejection that was learned from past traumas? Are you feeling overwhelmed by sensations and emotions that are tied to past experiences and no matter what you try, you feel like you're "stuck" and can't break free? Whether the trauma was from past relationships or if it was physical, sexual, emotional, spiritual/religious, or an accumulation of everything mentioned above and then some, now is a good time to connect with my services where we can develop a plan of action that supports undoing the imprints that trauma has left on your life.

Do people tell you that you worry too much? Are you struggling with a difficult relationship? Do you have mornings when you just don't want to get out of bed? Or do you spend so much time caring for others that it feels impossible to find the time to take care of yourself? No matter what challenge you are facing, you are welcome here.