ComPsych Therapists in Northampton, MA
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Heather Crawford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Northampton, MA 01060 (Online Only)
Are you a young adult who is feeling exhausted, anxious, or depressed? Are you finding yourself more stressed and in need of support? Perhaps you are simply looking to enhance your overall wellness or strengthen boundaries within your relationships. Many young people today are finding that the pressures of every day life can overwhelm their capacity to cope. Are you hoping to learn new ways to cope with stress, trauma, family conflict, anxiety, or depression which are trauma-informed and culturally sensitive?
Are you a young adult who is feeling exhausted, anxious, or depressed? Are you finding yourself more stressed and in need of support? Perhaps you are simply looking to enhance your overall wellness or strengthen boundaries within your relationships. Many young people today are finding that the pressures of every day life can overwhelm their capacity to cope. Are you hoping to learn new ways to cope with stress, trauma, family conflict, anxiety, or depression which are trauma-informed and culturally sensitive?
I have a general psychotherapy practice for individuals, couples or families ages 17+. My approach is to use basic talk therapy as a way of gaining insight, strengthening the self and making positive changes in thinking and behavior. As a generalist, I am open to all mental health issues. However, my specialty areas include major mental illness and psychotic disorders, with help for both the client and family and couples work.
I have a general psychotherapy practice for individuals, couples or families ages 17+. My approach is to use basic talk therapy as a way of gaining insight, strengthening the self and making positive changes in thinking and behavior. As a generalist, I am open to all mental health issues. However, my specialty areas include major mental illness and psychotic disorders, with help for both the client and family and couples work.
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I work with adults, couples, families, and adolescents on a wide range of challenges including depression, anxiety, poor self image, relationship issues, trauma, and eating disorders. My approach is engaged and interactive, directly focusing on the difficulties that you are facing. Reconnecting with your true self and healing and strengthening your relationships are key elements of our work together. I am a caring and attentive listener and dedicate myself to helping you achieve optimal contentment and peace of mind. My therapeutic approach includes aspects of cognitive therapy, DBT, mindfulness and Buddhist psychology, narrative therapy, and somatic therapy.
I work with adults, couples, families, and adolescents on a wide range of challenges including depression, anxiety, poor self image, relationship issues, trauma, and eating disorders. My approach is engaged and interactive, directly focusing on the difficulties that you are facing. Reconnecting with your true self and healing and strengthening your relationships are key elements of our work together. I am a caring and attentive listener and dedicate myself to helping you achieve optimal contentment and peace of mind. My therapeutic approach includes aspects of cognitive therapy, DBT, mindfulness and Buddhist psychology, narrative therapy, and somatic therapy.
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Eva Hudlicka
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Northampton, MA 01060
I offer individual psychotherapy to adults. I view therapy not only as a means to reduce emotional distress, but also as an approach to personal growth. I believe that therapy should not be a way of life. I therefore emphasize the acquisition of concrete skills (communication, emotion regulation) and offer solution-focused therapy, while also recognizing that some issues require longer-term work. I view therapy as a collaborative process of exploration. I bring to this process an attitude of compassionate curiosity and non-judgment. I also draw on my own bi-cultural experience - I was born and raised in Prague, Czech Republic.
I offer individual psychotherapy to adults. I view therapy not only as a means to reduce emotional distress, but also as an approach to personal growth. I believe that therapy should not be a way of life. I therefore emphasize the acquisition of concrete skills (communication, emotion regulation) and offer solution-focused therapy, while also recognizing that some issues require longer-term work. I view therapy as a collaborative process of exploration. I bring to this process an attitude of compassionate curiosity and non-judgment. I also draw on my own bi-cultural experience - I was born and raised in Prague, Czech Republic.
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Nancy Lynne Lautenbach
Counselor, MA, LMHC, ATR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northampton, MA 01060 (Online Only)
Immediate Availability For New Clients. My goal as a therapist is to empower clients to seek and find their own personal truth. I believe the client is the expert of their experience and needs merely guidance and support to address their own issues. Do you feel you could benefit from a heart-felt presence and warmth, with an emphasis on the skill of listening? Are you desiring change and transformation? The body can sometimes tell the story that words cannot. If you desire healing through art, I incorporate art therapy, writing and movement-based experiences to support clients with accessing their own internal wisdom.
Immediate Availability For New Clients. My goal as a therapist is to empower clients to seek and find their own personal truth. I believe the client is the expert of their experience and needs merely guidance and support to address their own issues. Do you feel you could benefit from a heart-felt presence and warmth, with an emphasis on the skill of listening? Are you desiring change and transformation? The body can sometimes tell the story that words cannot. If you desire healing through art, I incorporate art therapy, writing and movement-based experiences to support clients with accessing their own internal wisdom.
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Linda J Delamater
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northampton, MA 01060
Not accepting new clients
Are you struggling to feel and do better and unable to sustain progress? My focus is to help you tap into your wisdom and enhance your strengths to build a more meaningful quality of life. This includes identifying obstacles to growth and learning healthier methods of managing painful emotions while replacing self- destructive behaviors. The therapeutic relationship is very important. My style is friendly, respectful, compassionate and collaborative. I am highly motivated to help you develop tools to diminish pain, build a satisfying life and behave in ways that are consistent with the person you would like to be.
Are you struggling to feel and do better and unable to sustain progress? My focus is to help you tap into your wisdom and enhance your strengths to build a more meaningful quality of life. This includes identifying obstacles to growth and learning healthier methods of managing painful emotions while replacing self- destructive behaviors. The therapeutic relationship is very important. My style is friendly, respectful, compassionate and collaborative. I am highly motivated to help you develop tools to diminish pain, build a satisfying life and behave in ways that are consistent with the person you would like to be.
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Does this sound like you? You’re tired of feeling stuck and are not sure of your next steps. You may not be in in crisis, but you want to manage stress, anxiety or depression, or you may be in a time of transition. Change can be hard and may even be a little scary, but you know you are ready for something different. You’re just not sure how to get there. Whether you know what the change is — or you are simply open to finding out. You don’t have to do it all alone. I’m here to help.
Does this sound like you? You’re tired of feeling stuck and are not sure of your next steps. You may not be in in crisis, but you want to manage stress, anxiety or depression, or you may be in a time of transition. Change can be hard and may even be a little scary, but you know you are ready for something different. You’re just not sure how to get there. Whether you know what the change is — or you are simply open to finding out. You don’t have to do it all alone. I’m here to help.
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Maria E LeBlanc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
South Hadley, MA 01075 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
A guiding principle in my work is the belief that the quality of the therapeutic relationship is of the utmost importance. Neuroscientific literature supports the curative powers of deep empathic attunement (limbic resonance) and the brain/body's ability to heal. As such, in addition to attending to you with the same level of respectful presence that I would expect in a therapist, I use both cognitive/emotional and body/mind tools to assist you in your healing. I am certified in both Safe and Sound Protocol ( SSP) as well as a certified +Heart Math provider. I think you will find me warm, genuine, empathic, and knowledgeable.
A guiding principle in my work is the belief that the quality of the therapeutic relationship is of the utmost importance. Neuroscientific literature supports the curative powers of deep empathic attunement (limbic resonance) and the brain/body's ability to heal. As such, in addition to attending to you with the same level of respectful presence that I would expect in a therapist, I use both cognitive/emotional and body/mind tools to assist you in your healing. I am certified in both Safe and Sound Protocol ( SSP) as well as a certified +Heart Math provider. I think you will find me warm, genuine, empathic, and knowledgeable.
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Maria Del Mar Farina
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Ph, D, LICSW
Verified Verified
Easthampton, MA 01027 (Online Only)
I am a bilingual (Spanish/English) bicultural, LICSW, clinical social worker. I obtained my MSW and PhD degrees from Smith College, School for Social Work. I have worked in the mental health field for over 25 years providing individual and family therapy to adults, children, adolescents and couples. I specialize in parent-child and sibling conflict, depression, grief/loss, domestic violence, anxiety, trauma, acculturation, relocation/immigration and life transitions. I am also an Associate Professor at Westfield State University, and adjunct faculty at Columbia University, Smith College and Boston University.
I am a bilingual (Spanish/English) bicultural, LICSW, clinical social worker. I obtained my MSW and PhD degrees from Smith College, School for Social Work. I have worked in the mental health field for over 25 years providing individual and family therapy to adults, children, adolescents and couples. I specialize in parent-child and sibling conflict, depression, grief/loss, domestic violence, anxiety, trauma, acculturation, relocation/immigration and life transitions. I am also an Associate Professor at Westfield State University, and adjunct faculty at Columbia University, Smith College and Boston University.
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I value and appreciate the trust, safety and non-judgement that comes from a theraputic relationship. Regardless of the reason, I consider myself very respectful of each child, adult or family who begins the therapy process. I strive to meet the client or family where they are at on there journey as I help to guild through strengthening and developing new tools that will help them reach there goals. I work with adults, children and families, struggling with Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorders, PTSD, Child Trauma, Behavioral and Emotional difficulties, ADHD and difficulties with Adjusting to Life Changes.
I value and appreciate the trust, safety and non-judgement that comes from a theraputic relationship. Regardless of the reason, I consider myself very respectful of each child, adult or family who begins the therapy process. I strive to meet the client or family where they are at on there journey as I help to guild through strengthening and developing new tools that will help them reach there goals. I work with adults, children and families, struggling with Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorders, PTSD, Child Trauma, Behavioral and Emotional difficulties, ADHD and difficulties with Adjusting to Life Changes.
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YOU are searching through Psychology Today because something in your life is NOT working. We will work on dealing with these issues and managing the feelings that are connected to them. Working through your issues and feeling better is the goal. You owe it to yourself to make some changes for a better life, give me a call and let's talk. 413.562.8045. I have a few openings available immediately.
YOU are searching through Psychology Today because something in your life is NOT working. We will work on dealing with these issues and managing the feelings that are connected to them. Working through your issues and feeling better is the goal. You owe it to yourself to make some changes for a better life, give me a call and let's talk. 413.562.8045. I have a few openings available immediately.
Online Therapists
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Nicole Hunt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hingham, MA 02043
Immediate openings. Telehealth ONLY. Specializing in women's issues, anxiety, and depression. Early morning appointments available. Nicole Hunt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Her main focus is helping individuals overcome obstacles due to anxiety, depression, and heal from past trauma. She uses mindfulness, compassion focused therapy (CFT), and trauma informed care within her treatment. Nicole takes a strength-based approach, supporting individuals while they work on their healing.
Immediate openings. Telehealth ONLY. Specializing in women's issues, anxiety, and depression. Early morning appointments available. Nicole Hunt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Her main focus is helping individuals overcome obstacles due to anxiety, depression, and heal from past trauma. She uses mindfulness, compassion focused therapy (CFT), and trauma informed care within her treatment. Nicole takes a strength-based approach, supporting individuals while they work on their healing.
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Stephen Medina is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMCH) who has 4 years of experience providing care to children, adolescents, and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and mood disorders. Stephen completed his Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology and his Master of Science (MS) in Counseling at Bridgewater State University.
Stephen Medina is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMCH) who has 4 years of experience providing care to children, adolescents, and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and mood disorders. Stephen completed his Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology and his Master of Science (MS) in Counseling at Bridgewater State University.
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Rebecca MacGillivray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02109 (Online Only)
Rebecca MacGillivray is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with more than 9 years of experience who specializes in helping clients who are faced with anxiety, phobias, chronic stress, addiction, trauma, PTSD, and depression. She also specializes in working with individuals who are struggling with identity issues. Rebecca earned her Master's degree in Social Work from Aurora University and leads with empathy, working hard to build a strong therapeutic relationship with each of her clients.
Rebecca MacGillivray is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with more than 9 years of experience who specializes in helping clients who are faced with anxiety, phobias, chronic stress, addiction, trauma, PTSD, and depression. She also specializes in working with individuals who are struggling with identity issues. Rebecca earned her Master's degree in Social Work from Aurora University and leads with empathy, working hard to build a strong therapeutic relationship with each of her clients.
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Carissa Klein
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, CADCI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westford, MA 01886 (Online Only)
There are many reasons you might feel unfulfilled, disconnected, anxious, or depressed and I can ASSURE you it is not because something is “wrong” with you! From a strengths-based perspective, I help clients recognize what is right about them to assist in transforming the critical internal dialogue that many people experience. We will collaboratively explore what is ailing you, unearth unprocessed emotional material and draw out new insights that lie deep within. Together, we will attune to you and discover ways of orienting to the people, places, and things around you in ways that feel authentic and life-giving!
There are many reasons you might feel unfulfilled, disconnected, anxious, or depressed and I can ASSURE you it is not because something is “wrong” with you! From a strengths-based perspective, I help clients recognize what is right about them to assist in transforming the critical internal dialogue that many people experience. We will collaboratively explore what is ailing you, unearth unprocessed emotional material and draw out new insights that lie deep within. Together, we will attune to you and discover ways of orienting to the people, places, and things around you in ways that feel authentic and life-giving!
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Are you feeling stuck, isolated, or just overwhelmed by life? You are here, so you have already taken the first important step. I welcome the opportunity to help you make the right adjustments to improve your quality of life. With a non-judgmental approach, I will listen and guide you toward accessing your internal strengths, to help weather your life's storm. Let's work together to create a path that will lead you to greater self-awareness and a better you.
Are you feeling stuck, isolated, or just overwhelmed by life? You are here, so you have already taken the first important step. I welcome the opportunity to help you make the right adjustments to improve your quality of life. With a non-judgmental approach, I will listen and guide you toward accessing your internal strengths, to help weather your life's storm. Let's work together to create a path that will lead you to greater self-awareness and a better you.
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I am a Licensed Mental Health Clinician (LMHC). I graduated from Eastern Nazarene College with a focus on family and marriage therapy, bringing over thirteen (13) years of valuable experience to my practice. Emphasizing a strengths-based approach, I aim to guide individuals, couples, and families through life's challenges. My specialization lies in addressing Anxiety, Depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and various emotional and mental health diagnoses. My dedication is grounded in the depth of my diverse background, assuring a comprehensive therapeutic experience for a range of needs.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Clinician (LMHC). I graduated from Eastern Nazarene College with a focus on family and marriage therapy, bringing over thirteen (13) years of valuable experience to my practice. Emphasizing a strengths-based approach, I aim to guide individuals, couples, and families through life's challenges. My specialization lies in addressing Anxiety, Depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and various emotional and mental health diagnoses. My dedication is grounded in the depth of my diverse background, assuring a comprehensive therapeutic experience for a range of needs.
Grishelda Hogan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, ACSW, BCPC
Verified Verified
Mendon, MA 01756
My name is Grishelda Hogan, LICSW, and I have 20 years experience working with adults, children, families and leading groups. I am the founder of the Center for Integrated Wellness( CIW). My personal approach working with clients is a collaborative and creative process. All treatment and coaching is personalized and will offer therapeutic evidence base practice while incorporating holistic and wellness treatment options. As I work with the whole person this may include physical health, life/ work balance, spirituality, personal development, relationships and looking at how your environment plays a role in your overall health.
My name is Grishelda Hogan, LICSW, and I have 20 years experience working with adults, children, families and leading groups. I am the founder of the Center for Integrated Wellness( CIW). My personal approach working with clients is a collaborative and creative process. All treatment and coaching is personalized and will offer therapeutic evidence base practice while incorporating holistic and wellness treatment options. As I work with the whole person this may include physical health, life/ work balance, spirituality, personal development, relationships and looking at how your environment plays a role in your overall health.
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Amanda Kanter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02114 (Online Only)
Amanda Kanter is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina. Though Amanda works with a variety of clients, her specialties include working with undergraduate and graduate students as well as young adults and professionals.Amanda completed her Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology at Elon University with minors in Spanish, International Studies, and Religious Studies. She completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at UNC-Chapel Hill.
Amanda Kanter is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina. Though Amanda works with a variety of clients, her specialties include working with undergraduate and graduate students as well as young adults and professionals.Amanda completed her Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology at Elon University with minors in Spanish, International Studies, and Religious Studies. She completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at UNC-Chapel Hill.
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Danielle Baliva
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Cambridge, MA 02139 (Online Only)
Danielle Baliva is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who has over 6 years of professional experience working with individuals, families, adolescents, and children seeking treatment for a variety of challenges such as depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, and PTSD. She strives to work collaboratively with her clients to improve coping skills, increase self-awareness, and empower them to reach their goals and achieve wellness.
Danielle Baliva is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who has over 6 years of professional experience working with individuals, families, adolescents, and children seeking treatment for a variety of challenges such as depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, and PTSD. She strives to work collaboratively with her clients to improve coping skills, increase self-awareness, and empower them to reach their goals and achieve wellness.
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Does insurance cover therapy, prescriptions and other behavioral health services?
In general, yes. Laws in the U.S. require insurers to cover essential behavioral health care at the same level as other health care services. Most health plans require a medical diagnosis and treatments that are evidence based and medically essential. This means that life coaching and alternative therapies are not covered, nor is therapy without a diagnosis. Call the number on the back or your insurance card or visit your insurance company's website to review your Summary of Benefits. If you have insurance through your employer, your Human Resources department may also be able to answer questions.
How much does therapy cost with insurance?
The cost of therapy depends on your region, how much training and experience your therapist has, and the type of treatment. The rate for talk therapy generally falls between $100 and $250. For a client seeing an in-network provider, the cost of therapy is often similar to the cost of other health care services. Clients pay co-pays and may need to satisfy a plan’s deductible before benefits kick in.
What is the difference between In-Network and Out-of-Network insurance coverage?
An in-network provider has contracted with an insurer to get paid directly for services, and to accept the insurer’s rate of compensation. Clients are responsible for deductibles and copays. If a therapist is out of network, that means that the client pays the therapist directly for services at the therapist’s regular fee. Out-of-Network providers often give clients a receipt so that they can file for partial reimbursement with their insurance company.
Is it difficult to find an In-Network therapist?
It is not unusual for therapists to limit the number of insurance patients in their practice, so it’s important to check in-network availability when you schedule your first appointment. In regions and times where therapy is in high demand it may take longer to get scheduled with an in-network therapist.
What is the difference between HMO and PPO insurance plans?
HMO health plans only cover in-network services, there is no reimbursement for out-of-network providers. PPO plans often cover both in- and out-of-network services, though the client may pay more for out-of-network services.
What is a Superbill?
A superbill is a receipt for therapy services. It provides all the information required by insurance companies to reimburse you for out-of-network services, including the diagnostic codes for your care, the amount paid, and the dates and duration of care.
Does insurance cover Online therapy?
Many therapists who shifted their practice to online therapy during the pandemic have kept that arrangement. And most insurers continue to cover telehealth services, with a few exceptions. Preventive care (such as an annual depression screening) is often required to be in-person to be covered, and some states require prescribers of controlled substances to see those patients in person.
Does insurance cover Group therapy?
Many insurance plans provide coverage for group therapy provided there is a medical diagnosis for group members, but there are some noteworthy exceptions. For example, Medicare does not always cover group therapy. Group therapy tends to cost less than individual therapy.
Does insurance cover Couples therapy?
Most insurance companies do not cover the cost of couples therapy because there is no medical diagnosis or medically necessary treatment. However, a few plans will offer a limited benefit, so it is still worth checking with your insurance company. Sometimes therapy is covered for a couple when one person has a diagnosis and another family member joins them for joint therapy, but it is considered therapy for the medical condition that includes a family member as a listener or helper, not couples counseling. Without insurance, most clients pay between $100-300 per 60-90 min session for couples therapy. Often clients can find classes or workshops that make it more affordable to work on their relationship. And some employers offer Employee Assistance Plans that help defray the cost of couples therapy.
What is an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)?
Employee Assistance Plans are purchased by employers for the benefit of their employees. EAPs typically assist employees with referrals and may also provide the first few sessions of therapy free of charge, with the patient's regular health insurance kicking in after those initial sessions. EAP benefits often apply to all types of therapy without the need for a medical diagnosis, making it easier to access couples therapy, therapy for life transitions, and other non-medical counseling. Just as with standard health insurance, clients should always check that a provider accepts their EAP benefits before scheduling.
Learn more about Insurance Coverage and Finding Affordable Therapy
Learn more about Insurance Coverage and Finding Affordable Therapy