Therapists for Teens in Worcester, MA

Mary McLoughlin Breault
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Worcester, MA 01609
I believe that successful treatment of children, youth, adults, and families occurs when the treatment approach is client-centered, family-focused, culturally competent, and reliant on evidenced-based treatment modalities. For over 25 years as an LICSW I have worked with a wide range of mental health issues including trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and attachment disorders and how they impact the overall functioning of the client and the family. I have extensive clinical experience working with children and families in a variety of settings including home and school, outpatient clinics, and inpatient adolescent treatment program.
I believe that successful treatment of children, youth, adults, and families occurs when the treatment approach is client-centered, family-focused, culturally competent, and reliant on evidenced-based treatment modalities. For over 25 years as an LICSW I have worked with a wide range of mental health issues including trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and attachment disorders and how they impact the overall functioning of the client and the family. I have extensive clinical experience working with children and families in a variety of settings including home and school, outpatient clinics, and inpatient adolescent treatment program.
(508) 556-2913 View (508) 556-2913
Photo of Richard R Breault, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Richard R Breault
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Worcester, MA 01609
Throughout my career as a clinical social worker, I have worked with teenagers and families. I love young people: their enthusiasm and their passion for life, even their confusion and their uncertainties. As for the parents of those teenagers, I can only empathize with you. Even experienced clinicians struggle parenting teens when they're your own. And the toll parenting a teenager can take on a marriage: it is undoubtedly why most of the couples I have worked with, sought marriage therapy during the time their children were teenagers or young adults. I understand their pain and want to help relieve it.
Throughout my career as a clinical social worker, I have worked with teenagers and families. I love young people: their enthusiasm and their passion for life, even their confusion and their uncertainties. As for the parents of those teenagers, I can only empathize with you. Even experienced clinicians struggle parenting teens when they're your own. And the toll parenting a teenager can take on a marriage: it is undoubtedly why most of the couples I have worked with, sought marriage therapy during the time their children were teenagers or young adults. I understand their pain and want to help relieve it.
(508) 342-5954 View (508) 342-5954
Photo of Kristen Godin - Northeast Health Services - Worcester, LMHC, Counselor
Northeast Health Services - Worcester
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Worcester, MA 01605
Northeast Health Services is an outpatient mental health care provider dedicated to serving Massachusetts and the local area of Worcester. At our Worcester clinic we provide a broad array of services including psychotherapy, group therapy, child & adolescent therapy, child & adolescent psychiatry, adult psychiatry, and medication management.
Northeast Health Services is an outpatient mental health care provider dedicated to serving Massachusetts and the local area of Worcester. At our Worcester clinic we provide a broad array of services including psychotherapy, group therapy, child & adolescent therapy, child & adolescent psychiatry, adult psychiatry, and medication management.
(508) 290-7687 View (508) 290-7687
Photo of Rachel Sasseville, LICSW, LADC-I, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Rachel Sasseville
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LADC-I
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Worcester, MA 01606  (Online Only)
I have served adolescent and adult populations impacted by substance use disorder, trauma, co-occurring disorders, domestic violence and family conflict since 2010.
Current availability: Saturday mornings. - - - Are you facing struggles like anxiety, depression (postpartum or otherwise), parenting, relationship or interpersonal / family issues? Maybe you're noticing that- as a response to stress or old habits- you've built an unhealthy relationship to alcohol, substances or food. I provide an open and positive space to explore any of these issues and work with folks to identify realistic and promising solutions for wellness.
I have served adolescent and adult populations impacted by substance use disorder, trauma, co-occurring disorders, domestic violence and family conflict since 2010.
Current availability: Saturday mornings. - - - Are you facing struggles like anxiety, depression (postpartum or otherwise), parenting, relationship or interpersonal / family issues? Maybe you're noticing that- as a response to stress or old habits- you've built an unhealthy relationship to alcohol, substances or food. I provide an open and positive space to explore any of these issues and work with folks to identify realistic and promising solutions for wellness.
View
Photo of Debra Joy, MEd, CAGS, LMHC, Counselor
Debra Joy
Counselor, MEd, CAGS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Worcester, MA 01605
I worked over 10 years as a child/teen counselor in alternative schools and for the state of MA.
I have been working with families who are in crisis ( children with behavioral issues and teens who have trouble functioning). I have extensive experience with substance abuse (heroin,pills, and alcohol) issues, that have been affecting teens/parents. I can help parents and couples, dealing with relationship problems-many times tantruming children or depressed/anxious teens are a factor. Working with the entire family, or just the individual is my specialty. I have experience working with children who have trauma history, ADHD, anxiety or depression. I am able to assist parents in deciphering the IEP/504 options, if needed.
I worked over 10 years as a child/teen counselor in alternative schools and for the state of MA.
I have been working with families who are in crisis ( children with behavioral issues and teens who have trouble functioning). I have extensive experience with substance abuse (heroin,pills, and alcohol) issues, that have been affecting teens/parents. I can help parents and couples, dealing with relationship problems-many times tantruming children or depressed/anxious teens are a factor. Working with the entire family, or just the individual is my specialty. I have experience working with children who have trauma history, ADHD, anxiety or depression. I am able to assist parents in deciphering the IEP/504 options, if needed.
(978) 434-5776 View (978) 434-5776
Photo of Zaza S Sakhat - Chrysalis Therapy and Wellness, LICSW, SEP, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Chrysalis Therapy and Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, SEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Worcester, MA 01613
Mindfulness based therapeutic strategies are incorporated into the treatment plan to empower the child/teen in gaining awareness, tuning into themselves emotionally, and coping through stressful times.
Like a butterfly emerging into life, a child requires safety, care, and attunement. I believe in supporting child and adolescent emotional growth and developmental processes throughout the life cycle especially when hardships are faced, such as, trauma, bullying, anxiety, and other concerns. My approach is collaborative as I work closely with the parents, schools, and other collaterals involved to enhance over all well-being in every capacity of the child's environment. Always stemming from a strength-based perspective, using Play and Expressive Art Therapies, Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioral Therapies, and Somatic Experiencing.
Mindfulness based therapeutic strategies are incorporated into the treatment plan to empower the child/teen in gaining awareness, tuning into themselves emotionally, and coping through stressful times.
Like a butterfly emerging into life, a child requires safety, care, and attunement. I believe in supporting child and adolescent emotional growth and developmental processes throughout the life cycle especially when hardships are faced, such as, trauma, bullying, anxiety, and other concerns. My approach is collaborative as I work closely with the parents, schools, and other collaterals involved to enhance over all well-being in every capacity of the child's environment. Always stemming from a strength-based perspective, using Play and Expressive Art Therapies, Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioral Therapies, and Somatic Experiencing.
(508) 659-5057 View (508) 659-5057
Photo of Shelley Ashton-Briggs - Pathways To Wellness Associates, LLC, LICSW, LMHC, LPC, Counselor
Pathways To Wellness Associates, LLC
Counselor, LICSW, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Worcester, MA 01605
Our specialties and populations include but are not limited to depression, Anxiety, ADHD/ADD, Conduct Disorders, Affective Disorders, Trauma and PTSD, Parenting Issues, Stress Reduction, Anger Management, Adjustment Issues, and Child and Adolescent Development as well as adults, couples and marriage counseling.
Pathways To Wellness Associates, LLC assists high functioning individuals and families to recognize and achieve their full potential in a safe and supportive atmosphere. We provide the highest quality counseling services founded in theory and evidence based practices. Our licensed therapists specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Attachment, Self-Regulation, and Competency (ARC) Framework and Child and Family Therapy.
Our specialties and populations include but are not limited to depression, Anxiety, ADHD/ADD, Conduct Disorders, Affective Disorders, Trauma and PTSD, Parenting Issues, Stress Reduction, Anger Management, Adjustment Issues, and Child and Adolescent Development as well as adults, couples and marriage counseling.
Pathways To Wellness Associates, LLC assists high functioning individuals and families to recognize and achieve their full potential in a safe and supportive atmosphere. We provide the highest quality counseling services founded in theory and evidence based practices. Our licensed therapists specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Attachment, Self-Regulation, and Competency (ARC) Framework and Child and Family Therapy.
(508) 928-3787 View (508) 928-3787
Photo of Lauren J Morris - Lauren Morris Counseling, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Lauren Morris Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Worcester, MA 01602
I have extensive experience with adolescents, individual adults, and families. An additional focus is the mental health of pregnant and postpartum women. I come from a strengths based perspective and work hard to establish a strong rapport and connection with my clients. My treatment experience includes classic teen issues, perinatal mental health, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, grief and loss, insomnia, adjustment to life changes, self harm, attentional deficits, learning challenges and trauma histories. My hope is to create a warm environment to help my clients build on their strengths, and empower change and forward movement in life.
I have extensive experience with adolescents, individual adults, and families. An additional focus is the mental health of pregnant and postpartum women. I come from a strengths based perspective and work hard to establish a strong rapport and connection with my clients. My treatment experience includes classic teen issues, perinatal mental health, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, grief and loss, insomnia, adjustment to life changes, self harm, attentional deficits, learning challenges and trauma histories. My hope is to create a warm environment to help my clients build on their strengths, and empower change and forward movement in life.
(617) 431-4553 View (617) 431-4553
Photo of Keith Willette, MA, LMHC, Counselor
Keith Willette
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Worcester, MA 01602
I have been trained in cognitive behavioral therapy and am a graduate of Assumption College. I hold a masters degree in counseling psychology. I am certified in both family counseling and children & adolescent therapy from the Aaron T. Beck Institute.
I have been trained in cognitive behavioral therapy and am a graduate of Assumption College. I hold a masters degree in counseling psychology. I am certified in both family counseling and children & adolescent therapy from the Aaron T. Beck Institute.
(774) 435-1928 View (774) 435-1928
Photo of Jodi Edwards, LMHC, Counselor
Jodi Edwards
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Worcester, MA 01610  (Online Only)
I am currently accepting new adult and teen clients for telehealth sessions.
My favorite thing? Seeing people thrive! Personal growth? I'm here for it! Life transitions? You can do it! I'm always reminding clients and even family and friends that being a person is hard. I use a client-centered and solution-focused approach to walk with you through the times when it feels the hardest. My goal is to guide my clients on the journey to their best self; helping them identify their inner strengths and create sustainable changes in their lives.
I am currently accepting new adult and teen clients for telehealth sessions.
My favorite thing? Seeing people thrive! Personal growth? I'm here for it! Life transitions? You can do it! I'm always reminding clients and even family and friends that being a person is hard. I use a client-centered and solution-focused approach to walk with you through the times when it feels the hardest. My goal is to guide my clients on the journey to their best self; helping them identify their inner strengths and create sustainable changes in their lives.
(508) 691-8843 View (508) 691-8843
Photo of Shelby Manekin, Pre-Licensed Professional
Shelby Manekin
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Worcester, MA 01602  (Online Only)
I love being able to help others and I specialize in adolescent mental health, mood disorders, behavioral issues, substance abuse, couples therapy, and family therapy.
I have always found myself helping others and wanting to make a difference in people's lives. I have experience working with addiction, depression, anxiety, social anxiety, and stress management.
I love being able to help others and I specialize in adolescent mental health, mood disorders, behavioral issues, substance abuse, couples therapy, and family therapy.
I have always found myself helping others and wanting to make a difference in people's lives. I have experience working with addiction, depression, anxiety, social anxiety, and stress management.
(401) 279-0626 View (401) 279-0626
Photo of Brittany Price, MSW, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Brittany Price
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Worcester, MA 01604
Is this your first time searching for a therapist, or your 157th rodeo trying to find a clinician you click with? Are you helping a friend or loved one find a professional to process their feelings with, but have not yet considered taking care of you? Maybe you are a parent, teenager, or adult child yearning for a space to have meaningful, challenging conversations with your family? Or, perhaps you are just curious about how therapy could help you, and if you "need" it? If any of these questions resonate with you, you are not alone, and I would love to help you on this journey.
Is this your first time searching for a therapist, or your 157th rodeo trying to find a clinician you click with? Are you helping a friend or loved one find a professional to process their feelings with, but have not yet considered taking care of you? Maybe you are a parent, teenager, or adult child yearning for a space to have meaningful, challenging conversations with your family? Or, perhaps you are just curious about how therapy could help you, and if you "need" it? If any of these questions resonate with you, you are not alone, and I would love to help you on this journey.
(774) 238-5833 View (774) 238-5833
Photo of Randy Reed, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Randy Reed
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Worcester, MA 01601  (Online Only)
Everyone hopes to find a Therapist they will match well with in terms of personality and professional style, especially when they are suffering. Deep listening, compassion, and promotion of self-care and coping are values at the center of my practice. I attune topics and activities toward those that the client is most interested in exploring. Integrated Relational Therapy is the holistic, versatile framework that I use to meet teen and adult clients "where they're at" to address issues like trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, relationships, and addiction; through individual, family, and couples counseling.
Everyone hopes to find a Therapist they will match well with in terms of personality and professional style, especially when they are suffering. Deep listening, compassion, and promotion of self-care and coping are values at the center of my practice. I attune topics and activities toward those that the client is most interested in exploring. Integrated Relational Therapy is the holistic, versatile framework that I use to meet teen and adult clients "where they're at" to address issues like trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, relationships, and addiction; through individual, family, and couples counseling.
(413) 666-1970 View (413) 666-1970
Photo of Diane Donovan - Diane Donovan, The Therapy Space LLC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Diane Donovan, The Therapy Space LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Worcester, MA 01601  (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and provide individual and family therapy with clients in a collaborative way. I see clients from pre-teen through adulthood. I have an interest in working with older adolescents/young adults. I worked for over a decade with transitional age youth in residential setting navigating trauma, life transitions, social stressors and boundary setting. Some other areas of specialty are: Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, PTSD/Trauma, Grief/Loss, Parenting, Self Esteem, Self-Harm, and Women's Health.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and provide individual and family therapy with clients in a collaborative way. I see clients from pre-teen through adulthood. I have an interest in working with older adolescents/young adults. I worked for over a decade with transitional age youth in residential setting navigating trauma, life transitions, social stressors and boundary setting. Some other areas of specialty are: Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, PTSD/Trauma, Grief/Loss, Parenting, Self Esteem, Self-Harm, and Women's Health.
(781) 217-6477 View (781) 217-6477
Photo of Michael Cirillo - Cornerstone Behavioral Health, Psychologist
Cornerstone Behavioral Health
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Worcester, MA 01605
Immediate availability for psychiatric medication management with our psychiatric nurse practitioner for individuals ages 16 and up. The mission of Cornerstone Behavioral Health is to provide comprehensive, state of the art behavioral health services by meeting all neuropsychological, assessment, psychiatric and cognitive behavioral therapy needs of our clientele (children, adolescents and adults) in our roles as diagnosticians, therapists, and consultants.
Immediate availability for psychiatric medication management with our psychiatric nurse practitioner for individuals ages 16 and up. The mission of Cornerstone Behavioral Health is to provide comprehensive, state of the art behavioral health services by meeting all neuropsychological, assessment, psychiatric and cognitive behavioral therapy needs of our clientele (children, adolescents and adults) in our roles as diagnosticians, therapists, and consultants.
(508) 644-8911 View (508) 644-8911
Enlightened Interventions
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Worcester, MA 01608
Our practice offers clients a chance to collaborate to create a strength-based, client-centered, holistic treatment plan that will allow the client to achieve their goals through a wide variety of interventions. Our group practice has a variety of clinicians who have an extensive history working with a wide variety of presenting problems, including mood and adjustment disorders, trauma, and family and relational issues. We will work with you to find creative and plausible solutions to the problems you are facing. We believe wellness is achievable, manageable, and sustainable for all clients.
Our practice offers clients a chance to collaborate to create a strength-based, client-centered, holistic treatment plan that will allow the client to achieve their goals through a wide variety of interventions. Our group practice has a variety of clinicians who have an extensive history working with a wide variety of presenting problems, including mood and adjustment disorders, trauma, and family and relational issues. We will work with you to find creative and plausible solutions to the problems you are facing. We believe wellness is achievable, manageable, and sustainable for all clients.
(978) 404-7979 View (978) 404-7979
Photo of Alexander Fidalgo, CARC, TAC-III
Alexander Fidalgo
CARC, TAC-III
Verified Verified
Worcester, MA 01604
I believe in second chances. Everybody can have a setback and they can be overcome. I'm in long-term recovery, 17 years to be exact. I have never looked back since. I passionately believe in the peer model and have been coaching since 2014. I support the Recoveree in removing the barriers to their recovery. The beauty is in meeting people where they're at so that they can meet their desired goals.
I believe in second chances. Everybody can have a setback and they can be overcome. I'm in long-term recovery, 17 years to be exact. I have never looked back since. I passionately believe in the peer model and have been coaching since 2014. I support the Recoveree in removing the barriers to their recovery. The beauty is in meeting people where they're at so that they can meet their desired goals.
(508) 794-8473 View (508) 794-8473
Photo of Karen Distefano - Mass Behavioral Health Center, MSW, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Mass Behavioral Health Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Worcester, MA 01610
Do you feel stuck? Lost? Depressed? All of us experience difficult times at some point in our lives, but for some these challenges can be overwhelming. At Mass Behavioral Health Center, our skilled professionals can help you heal your mind and reclaim your life.
Do you feel stuck? Lost? Depressed? All of us experience difficult times at some point in our lives, but for some these challenges can be overwhelming. At Mass Behavioral Health Center, our skilled professionals can help you heal your mind and reclaim your life.
(508) 665-2984 View (508) 665-2984
Photo of Megan Yeo, LMHC, Counselor
Megan Yeo
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Worcester, MA 01605
Megan Yeo is a mental health professional in the process of becoming a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC). She has 4 years of experience working with clients who are suffering from anxiety, depression, and trauma, As a therapist, she'll help you find the answers that are already within yourself.
Megan Yeo is a mental health professional in the process of becoming a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC). She has 4 years of experience working with clients who are suffering from anxiety, depression, and trauma, As a therapist, she'll help you find the answers that are already within yourself.
(508) 500-1639 View (508) 500-1639
Photo of Felicitie Boisvert - Growth Mindset Studio, PLLC, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Growth Mindset Studio, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Worcester, MA 01609  (Online Only)
My clients are people who are seeking genuine personal growth. That might mean self reflection to identify unhealthy patterns in personal relationships, work on reconnecting with yourself or following your own journey, or even just seek time to intentional reflect on life. I specialize in supporting people who seek growth in personal development, navigating life transitions, relationship issues, parent coaching, dating coaching and goal development.
My clients are people who are seeking genuine personal growth. That might mean self reflection to identify unhealthy patterns in personal relationships, work on reconnecting with yourself or following your own journey, or even just seek time to intentional reflect on life. I specialize in supporting people who seek growth in personal development, navigating life transitions, relationship issues, parent coaching, dating coaching and goal development.
(508) 594-3582 View (508) 594-3582
1
...
Teen Therapists

What does therapy for teenagers look like?

When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.

How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?

There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.

How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?

It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.

How do you prepare teens for therapy?

You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.