Couples Counseling Therapists in Northampton, MA
Steven Alan Hassan
Counselor, PhD, MEd, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northampton, MA 01060
I have been licensed since 1991 and taken training programs in cognitive-behavioral techniques, strategic and structural family therapy, couples therapy, Internal Family Systems, Secure Attachment therapeutic approaches, and hypnotherapy (I am member of Asch.
As a former cult member, I help people and their families who have been "unduly influenced." I am committed to helping people reclaim their personal power. I wrote four books including Freedom of Mind, Combating Cult Mind Control, and The Cult of Trump. My online courses include Understanding Cults: A Foundational Course. I help people from all over the world who have found that mental health professionals unless they are specialized in treating cult members, are at best a waste of time and resources, and worse, do further harm. A large part of my practice is short term work with former members.
I have been licensed since 1991 and taken training programs in cognitive-behavioral techniques, strategic and structural family therapy, couples therapy, Internal Family Systems, Secure Attachment therapeutic approaches, and hypnotherapy (I am member of Asch.
As a former cult member, I help people and their families who have been "unduly influenced." I am committed to helping people reclaim their personal power. I wrote four books including Freedom of Mind, Combating Cult Mind Control, and The Cult of Trump. My online courses include Understanding Cults: A Foundational Course. I help people from all over the world who have found that mental health professionals unless they are specialized in treating cult members, are at best a waste of time and resources, and worse, do further harm. A large part of my practice is short term work with former members.
Amy Peterson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Northampton, MA 01060
Waitlist for new clients
I offer clinical consultation regarding couples work, relational theory, complex trauma, differential diagnosis, extreme psychological states, and crisis assessment/management.
*****PLEASE NOTE THAT I AM NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS****** I am an experienced (24 years) psychotherapist with an intuitive, down to earth style. I specialize in LGBTQIA+ issues, relationships, body image and self-esteem, sex and sexuality, working through trauma and family of origin issues, depression, anxiety, first responders and vicarious trauma, creativity and self-expression, and gender variance and transition. My work is relational and is rooted in an awareness of social and cultural realities. I provide a safe, stable, warm environment in which to explore and address your concerns.
I offer clinical consultation regarding couples work, relational theory, complex trauma, differential diagnosis, extreme psychological states, and crisis assessment/management.
*****PLEASE NOTE THAT I AM NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS****** I am an experienced (24 years) psychotherapist with an intuitive, down to earth style. I specialize in LGBTQIA+ issues, relationships, body image and self-esteem, sex and sexuality, working through trauma and family of origin issues, depression, anxiety, first responders and vicarious trauma, creativity and self-expression, and gender variance and transition. My work is relational and is rooted in an awareness of social and cultural realities. I provide a safe, stable, warm environment in which to explore and address your concerns.
Seeking help can be confusing. How do you know if you are talking to the right person? How does therapy work?
It is best to interview a therapist so you can make the best choice FOR YOU! Call me and we can talk about what your needs are, and discuss if working together would be helpful.
You are in charge of your own treatment! Therapy works by empowering you in your life. Start the relationship off that way, no matter who you work with. If you don't want to call, go to my website and contact me by email.
Seeking help can be confusing. How do you know if you are talking to the right person? How does therapy work?
It is best to interview a therapist so you can make the best choice FOR YOU! Call me and we can talk about what your needs are, and discuss if working together would be helpful.
You are in charge of your own treatment! Therapy works by empowering you in your life. Start the relationship off that way, no matter who you work with. If you don't want to call, go to my website and contact me by email.
Nedra Shield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Northampton, MA 01060 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have a passion for providing the best services to my clients and am trained in mulitple evidence-based therapies for individuals (CBT, DBT), parents, and couples (EFT, Gottman).
I am a licensed clinical social worker and former Yale University faculty member. I have almost 20 years of experience working with a variety of ages: children and families, adolescents, adults and couples. I believe that my clients are the experts on their own lives and that my role as a therapist is to facilitate and empower personal growth. In therapy sessions I combine active listening and empathy with teaching clients new skills they can use to better regulate their emotions and change their behavior. I also help clients to develop greater self-awareness and insight so they can better understand themselves.
I have a passion for providing the best services to my clients and am trained in mulitple evidence-based therapies for individuals (CBT, DBT), parents, and couples (EFT, Gottman).
I am a licensed clinical social worker and former Yale University faculty member. I have almost 20 years of experience working with a variety of ages: children and families, adolescents, adults and couples. I believe that my clients are the experts on their own lives and that my role as a therapist is to facilitate and empower personal growth. In therapy sessions I combine active listening and empathy with teaching clients new skills they can use to better regulate their emotions and change their behavior. I also help clients to develop greater self-awareness and insight so they can better understand themselves.
Rachel Ban
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northampton, MA 01060 (Online Only)
Whether working with couples or individuals, I center your strengths and emotional and physical experience as the grounding forces for change.
If you are in search of couples therapy, I am glad to talk to you more about your needs and how I can help. I spent the last decade of my career honing a speciality in couples therapy by exclusively working with couples full time, and getting trained in the gold-standard models for helping couples in distress. I see couples for intensives, as it is an effective and efficient way to shift relationship patterns where we meet less often for longer amounts of time. If you are wanting individual therapy, know I bring this knowledge to my time with you to support your healing in relationships. We all have old, patterned habits of how we
Whether working with couples or individuals, I center your strengths and emotional and physical experience as the grounding forces for change.
If you are in search of couples therapy, I am glad to talk to you more about your needs and how I can help. I spent the last decade of my career honing a speciality in couples therapy by exclusively working with couples full time, and getting trained in the gold-standard models for helping couples in distress. I see couples for intensives, as it is an effective and efficient way to shift relationship patterns where we meet less often for longer amounts of time. If you are wanting individual therapy, know I bring this knowledge to my time with you to support your healing in relationships. We all have old, patterned habits of how we
Janice Ragland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Northampton, MA 01060
Waitlist for new clients
Although I often use mindfulness and CBT as therapeutic tools, I feel that the relationship and understanding between client and therapist is the key factor in providing helpful psychotherapy.
I have diverse experience working with many clients, including adults (aged 18-90) and children (aged 15-18) and with disorders including: PTSD, anxiety, bipolar, depression, dual diagnosis, OCD, eating and personality disorders. I have over 44 years' experience teaching mindfulness and often use it in my work, and in combination with CBT. I provide individual and family therapy, and collaborate with psychiatrists or nurse practitioners on medication management issues.
Although I often use mindfulness and CBT as therapeutic tools, I feel that the relationship and understanding between client and therapist is the key factor in providing helpful psychotherapy.
I have diverse experience working with many clients, including adults (aged 18-90) and children (aged 15-18) and with disorders including: PTSD, anxiety, bipolar, depression, dual diagnosis, OCD, eating and personality disorders. I have over 44 years' experience teaching mindfulness and often use it in my work, and in combination with CBT. I provide individual and family therapy, and collaborate with psychiatrists or nurse practitioners on medication management issues.
Celia Mackinnon
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMHC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Northampton, MA 01060
Waitlist for new clients
The most valuable part my work with you is our relationship.
Thank you for considering my profile. I am licensed both as a Mental Health Counseler and a Marriage and Family Therapist. A guiding belief in my work is an unconditional regard for the individual value of each person. I have a variety of training (Pyschodynamic, cognitive behavioral, relational EFT, EMDR etc.)and use an ecelectic approach. I have been working with children and their families in a varity of settings, for almost 30 years. I have extensive experience working with a variety of diagnosis. I also have a bachelor degree in working with Young Children with Special Needs.
The most valuable part my work with you is our relationship.
Thank you for considering my profile. I am licensed both as a Mental Health Counseler and a Marriage and Family Therapist. A guiding belief in my work is an unconditional regard for the individual value of each person. I have a variety of training (Pyschodynamic, cognitive behavioral, relational EFT, EMDR etc.)and use an ecelectic approach. I have been working with children and their families in a varity of settings, for almost 30 years. I have extensive experience working with a variety of diagnosis. I also have a bachelor degree in working with Young Children with Special Needs.
Couples bring their problems into therapy but they also bring their strengths.
I work with all couples - married and unmarried, premarital and divorcing, heterosexual and same sex. I work actively to explore areas of dissatisfaction, identify obstacles to change, and find ways to overcome them. I offer to meet with all couples for a brief evaluation, designed to determine whether treatment is indicated and to quickly identify key problems, strengths and promising directions for treatment. I strive for the shortest course of treatment that accomplishes clients' goals. If a couple is in acute crisis, I make every effort to see them on an intensive basis initially until the immediate crisis is stabilized.
Couples bring their problems into therapy but they also bring their strengths.
I work with all couples - married and unmarried, premarital and divorcing, heterosexual and same sex. I work actively to explore areas of dissatisfaction, identify obstacles to change, and find ways to overcome them. I offer to meet with all couples for a brief evaluation, designed to determine whether treatment is indicated and to quickly identify key problems, strengths and promising directions for treatment. I strive for the shortest course of treatment that accomplishes clients' goals. If a couple is in acute crisis, I make every effort to see them on an intensive basis initially until the immediate crisis is stabilized.
I have many years of training and experience to offer clients who are motivated to deepen their relationship to their inner lives.
I enjoy working with couples, particularly couples who are establishing a foundation for a healthy partnership knowing there will be uncertainty and risk in the realm of deep intimacy. I also work with individual clients from a relational model. I am trained in providing psychotherapy from a number of models; all of which share relevant concepts.
I have many years of training and experience to offer clients who are motivated to deepen their relationship to their inner lives.
I enjoy working with couples, particularly couples who are establishing a foundation for a healthy partnership knowing there will be uncertainty and risk in the realm of deep intimacy. I also work with individual clients from a relational model. I am trained in providing psychotherapy from a number of models; all of which share relevant concepts.
Tetty Gorfine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMHC
Verified Verified
Northampton, MA 01060 (Online Only)
Within relationship injury can occur - within relationship one can healed.
Life is hard and life can be beautiful. Your symptoms perfectly reflect your distress. Gentleness, curiosity and developing awareness create a foundation for healing. Life need not be situations and feelings that keep repeating. I work to create positive ways of relating to yourself and others. Real change is possible with respect, courage and an open heart. I am not a managed care therapist - my commitment is to lasting change. I work with heterosexual, non-binary and LGBTQA+ individuals and couples. I also specialize in working with end of life, grief and loss, autism and deaf and hard of hearing issues.
Within relationship injury can occur - within relationship one can healed.
Life is hard and life can be beautiful. Your symptoms perfectly reflect your distress. Gentleness, curiosity and developing awareness create a foundation for healing. Life need not be situations and feelings that keep repeating. I work to create positive ways of relating to yourself and others. Real change is possible with respect, courage and an open heart. I am not a managed care therapist - my commitment is to lasting change. I work with heterosexual, non-binary and LGBTQA+ individuals and couples. I also specialize in working with end of life, grief and loss, autism and deaf and hard of hearing issues.
Bruce Bradley-Gilbert
Counselor, LMHC, CADC-II, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Northampton, MA 01060
Waitlist for new clients
As a therapist and counselor, I value trust and safety in the therapeutic relationship.
For the past 30 years I have enjoyed my work as a psychotherapist, art therapist and group psychotherapist. My practice is in Northampton, MA. I have available hours on Fridays and weekends. I facilitate two family support groups later in the afternoon and evening each week (scroll down to the bottom of this page to learn more.) In addition to my private practice, my counseling work takes me out to the Berkshires, to the Austen Riggs Center in Stockbridge, MA. My primary treatment objective is to support families and individual’s to discover their personal motivation to change.
As a therapist and counselor, I value trust and safety in the therapeutic relationship.
For the past 30 years I have enjoyed my work as a psychotherapist, art therapist and group psychotherapist. My practice is in Northampton, MA. I have available hours on Fridays and weekends. I facilitate two family support groups later in the afternoon and evening each week (scroll down to the bottom of this page to learn more.) In addition to my private practice, my counseling work takes me out to the Berkshires, to the Austen Riggs Center in Stockbridge, MA. My primary treatment objective is to support families and individual’s to discover their personal motivation to change.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Northampton, MA 01060
Waitlist for new clients
Hello and thanks for visiting! I've been a clinical social worker and counselor since 2010 and I provide therapy to individual adults, adolescents, couples (including folks in poly relationships), and family dyads. I work effectively with a broad range of people and concerns - whether you and I are similar in some ways or quite different! In case it helps, I do have particular experience working with queer and trans folks, Asian folks, people of color more broadly, and people dealing with abusive or unjust dynamics at school or work.
Hello and thanks for visiting! I've been a clinical social worker and counselor since 2010 and I provide therapy to individual adults, adolescents, couples (including folks in poly relationships), and family dyads. I work effectively with a broad range of people and concerns - whether you and I are similar in some ways or quite different! In case it helps, I do have particular experience working with queer and trans folks, Asian folks, people of color more broadly, and people dealing with abusive or unjust dynamics at school or work.
Client-Driven, Process-Oriented Coaching for: Life Transitions; Relationship & Career Issues; LEGAL Prep; Search for Deeper Meaning in Life; Healers’ Healing Groups, Loss of a Person, Pet, Dream. Individual and Group Coaching. Solo +1 for Relationship Coaching. Healing Healers Groups: limited to 4 clients – 4 sessions. Have you received a Subpoena for a deposition or trial testimony? I offer Legal Prep coaching to help you navigate the treacherous waters of your clients' litigation (I'm a lawyer and a clinical social worker in my other professional paths). Learn to center/ground SELF in a litigious situation.
Client-Driven, Process-Oriented Coaching for: Life Transitions; Relationship & Career Issues; LEGAL Prep; Search for Deeper Meaning in Life; Healers’ Healing Groups, Loss of a Person, Pet, Dream. Individual and Group Coaching. Solo +1 for Relationship Coaching. Healing Healers Groups: limited to 4 clients – 4 sessions. Have you received a Subpoena for a deposition or trial testimony? I offer Legal Prep coaching to help you navigate the treacherous waters of your clients' litigation (I'm a lawyer and a clinical social worker in my other professional paths). Learn to center/ground SELF in a litigious situation.
I provide multiple approaches in Family and Couples therapy that are tailored toward the presenting family system, couple, and respective requests; Individual therapy focusing on personal recovery from a wide variety of circumstances that continue to present stubborn burdens as obstacles to a desired lifestyle, both individually and relationally.
I have enjoyed working as a therapist for over 30 years in private, medical, agency, and public school settings. My approach is collaborative and goal focused, including active coaching and monitoring of progress toward desired treatment outcomes. Should you be finding yourself in a place of readiness to access or maintain healthier patterns of emotional responding and related behaviors toward your desired outcomes I welcome you to contact me. My practice is active and often full. While my waiting list will vary in length, I do my best to meet the majority of my clients requests in as time efficient manner as possible.
I provide multiple approaches in Family and Couples therapy that are tailored toward the presenting family system, couple, and respective requests; Individual therapy focusing on personal recovery from a wide variety of circumstances that continue to present stubborn burdens as obstacles to a desired lifestyle, both individually and relationally.
I have enjoyed working as a therapist for over 30 years in private, medical, agency, and public school settings. My approach is collaborative and goal focused, including active coaching and monitoring of progress toward desired treatment outcomes. Should you be finding yourself in a place of readiness to access or maintain healthier patterns of emotional responding and related behaviors toward your desired outcomes I welcome you to contact me. My practice is active and often full. While my waiting list will vary in length, I do my best to meet the majority of my clients requests in as time efficient manner as possible.
Emily Eldar
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Northampton, MA 01060 (Online Only)
Most of our struggles are relational in nature. As a relationship expert, I will guide you toward healing your relational wounds; to step into the self-actualized, meaningful, joyful life you dream of. We all sustain traumas which shape our beliefs about ourselves, others, and the world. When we understand our protective strategies we can then update our narratives, unburden our traumatized parts, heal attachment wounds, and make room to relate through our highest self. We can learn new skills in communication, somatic regulation, mindfulness, self-awareness, and more fully build the life which best serves our continual growth.
Most of our struggles are relational in nature. As a relationship expert, I will guide you toward healing your relational wounds; to step into the self-actualized, meaningful, joyful life you dream of. We all sustain traumas which shape our beliefs about ourselves, others, and the world. When we understand our protective strategies we can then update our narratives, unburden our traumatized parts, heal attachment wounds, and make room to relate through our highest self. We can learn new skills in communication, somatic regulation, mindfulness, self-awareness, and more fully build the life which best serves our continual growth.
I work with individuals, couples, families, and children facing issues of depression, anxiety, and family conflict to address the underlying dynamics these conditions can expose.
"It is a joy to be hidden, but a disaster not to be found". Donald W. Winnicott
I work with individuals, couples, families, and children facing issues of depression, anxiety, and family conflict to address the underlying dynamics these conditions can expose.
"It is a joy to be hidden, but a disaster not to be found". Donald W. Winnicott
Simone Bernette Alter Muri
Counselor, EdD, ATR-BC, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northampton, MA 01062
While I’ve worked with many populations, my specialties include working with adults who are experiencing grief and loss, as well as self-growth, resilience, reconnection to creativity and relationship issues.
As a psychotherapist and art therapist with over 30 years experience working with both children and adults, I specialize in tailoring my clinical approach to each individual. Drawing on a wide variety of therapeutic techniques, my practice is client-centered and eclectic. With children, I focus on play and art therapy; my work with adults weaves in positive psychology techniques, art therapy and humanistic therapies. I have been teaching therapy at the graduate level for 30 years. I also mentor and supervise individuals working towards their LMHC (Licensed mental health counselor) and ATR (Registered art therapist) certifications.
While I’ve worked with many populations, my specialties include working with adults who are experiencing grief and loss, as well as self-growth, resilience, reconnection to creativity and relationship issues.
As a psychotherapist and art therapist with over 30 years experience working with both children and adults, I specialize in tailoring my clinical approach to each individual. Drawing on a wide variety of therapeutic techniques, my practice is client-centered and eclectic. With children, I focus on play and art therapy; my work with adults weaves in positive psychology techniques, art therapy and humanistic therapies. I have been teaching therapy at the graduate level for 30 years. I also mentor and supervise individuals working towards their LMHC (Licensed mental health counselor) and ATR (Registered art therapist) certifications.
My background contributes to a style that is creative, collaborative, and challenges clients, with a specialty in relationship and career issues.
Many of my clients might consider themselves psychologically minded, insightful, and eager to work on self-exploration. My therapeutic approach is influenced by my background in life coaching, which brings a practical, solution-focused quality to the work we would do together. Paired with a process that slowly unwires conditioned patterns and facilitates courage, clarity, and self-understanding, the navigation of your internal and external worlds can become more peaceful and fulfilling. I frequently work with current or aspiring therapists, coaches, artists, creatives, wellness practitioners, and high achievers of all kinds.
My background contributes to a style that is creative, collaborative, and challenges clients, with a specialty in relationship and career issues.
Many of my clients might consider themselves psychologically minded, insightful, and eager to work on self-exploration. My therapeutic approach is influenced by my background in life coaching, which brings a practical, solution-focused quality to the work we would do together. Paired with a process that slowly unwires conditioned patterns and facilitates courage, clarity, and self-understanding, the navigation of your internal and external worlds can become more peaceful and fulfilling. I frequently work with current or aspiring therapists, coaches, artists, creatives, wellness practitioners, and high achievers of all kinds.
Yuki Kawaguchi
Counselor, LMFT, LMHC
Verified Verified
Northampton, MA 01060
Waitlist for new clients
Cultural adjustment and cross-cultural relationship issues are one of my specialty.
I have been working as a therapist since 1997. As a marriage and family therapist, I work with couples, families, as well as individuals.
Cultural adjustment and cross-cultural relationship issues are one of my specialty.
I have been working as a therapist since 1997. As a marriage and family therapist, I work with couples, families, as well as individuals.
Shannon L. Sennott
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Northampton, MA 01060
I am an LGBTQAI sex educator and a psychotherapist, and I am an AASECT certified sex therapist. I was clinically trained at the Smith School for Social Work and the Eastern Group Psychotherapy Society in New York City. I lived in New York City for over a decade and during that time founded the advocacy and education organization, Translate Gender, Inc. I utilize a transfeminist therapeutic approach in working with LGBTQ adolescents, individuals, and families. My interests include working with couples, polyamorous relationships, BDSM relationships, as well as working with those in alternative family structures.
I am an LGBTQAI sex educator and a psychotherapist, and I am an AASECT certified sex therapist. I was clinically trained at the Smith School for Social Work and the Eastern Group Psychotherapy Society in New York City. I lived in New York City for over a decade and during that time founded the advocacy and education organization, Translate Gender, Inc. I utilize a transfeminist therapeutic approach in working with LGBTQ adolescents, individuals, and families. My interests include working with couples, polyamorous relationships, BDSM relationships, as well as working with those in alternative family structures.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.