Couples Counseling Therapists in Shrewsbury, MA
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RAI Counseling Services LLC
Counselor, LMHC, LICSW, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Shrewsbury, MA 01545 (Online Only)
We use a collaborative approach and focus on building a trusting therapeutic relationship, two factors that are important in promoting growth in treatment.
We have openings for virtual/video sessions! RAI Counseling Services LLC has a team of counselors from diverse backgrounds, who are passionate about helping others. We believe in taking brave steps toward healing, living and growth. If you're experiencing anxiety, racing thoughts, prolonged sadness and depression, distress due to traumatic experiences, grief, mood disorders, PPA/PPD, life transitions/stressors or you've been trying to gain as much control over your life as possible due to other chronic mental illnesses, we are here for you!
We use a collaborative approach and focus on building a trusting therapeutic relationship, two factors that are important in promoting growth in treatment.
We have openings for virtual/video sessions! RAI Counseling Services LLC has a team of counselors from diverse backgrounds, who are passionate about helping others. We believe in taking brave steps toward healing, living and growth. If you're experiencing anxiety, racing thoughts, prolonged sadness and depression, distress due to traumatic experiences, grief, mood disorders, PPA/PPD, life transitions/stressors or you've been trying to gain as much control over your life as possible due to other chronic mental illnesses, we are here for you!
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I am equally passionate about supporting and guiding women who are struggling with life transitions such as loss of relationship, job change, stage of life change.
Taking the first step may be the hardest, but you’ll feel so much better when you do. And I’m here to help! I am a dedicated, experienced therapist who is passionate about my work. I help couples navigate their way through troubling times and improve the quality of their relationship. Poor communication, betrayal, feelings of disconnect and living parallel lives, are just a few of the issues couples bring to therapy. You can learn new ways to relate to one another, actively problem solve, and discover what each of you need to feel loved and cared for in your relationship. You both deserve a happy partnership!
I am equally passionate about supporting and guiding women who are struggling with life transitions such as loss of relationship, job change, stage of life change.
Taking the first step may be the hardest, but you’ll feel so much better when you do. And I’m here to help! I am a dedicated, experienced therapist who is passionate about my work. I help couples navigate their way through troubling times and improve the quality of their relationship. Poor communication, betrayal, feelings of disconnect and living parallel lives, are just a few of the issues couples bring to therapy. You can learn new ways to relate to one another, actively problem solve, and discover what each of you need to feel loved and cared for in your relationship. You both deserve a happy partnership!
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My identity as a Black man, combat veteran, military spouse, and immigrant enriches my clinical practice, allowing me to offer a distinctive and invaluable outlook in addressing challenges such as depression, anxiety, insomnia, and post-traumatic stress, among others.
I am an Army combat veteran with a strong interest in serving a diverse clientele experiencing mental health challenges throughout the lifespan. My approach to treatment is integrative, combining cognitive-behavioral, developmental, and systems perspectives.
My identity as a Black man, combat veteran, military spouse, and immigrant enriches my clinical practice, allowing me to offer a distinctive and invaluable outlook in addressing challenges such as depression, anxiety, insomnia, and post-traumatic stress, among others.
I am an Army combat veteran with a strong interest in serving a diverse clientele experiencing mental health challenges throughout the lifespan. My approach to treatment is integrative, combining cognitive-behavioral, developmental, and systems perspectives.
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Jacqueline McLean
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
I help people overcome many different psychological challenges, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, substance abuse, relationship issues and many more (please see my website).
By bridging two different careers myself for the past 24 years, I am able to work with people, not only around major mental health issues, but in career changing and strategic life planning. I am also qualified to work with professionals and executives who want to excel or redirect their careers.
As an experienced divorce coach and educator, I help adolescents handle the impact divorcing parents have on their lives.
I help people overcome many different psychological challenges, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, substance abuse, relationship issues and many more (please see my website).
By bridging two different careers myself for the past 24 years, I am able to work with people, not only around major mental health issues, but in career changing and strategic life planning. I am also qualified to work with professionals and executives who want to excel or redirect their careers.
As an experienced divorce coach and educator, I help adolescents handle the impact divorcing parents have on their lives.
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Are you finding life hard to cope with and you need to work through your concerns in a safe and empathetic environment. I can provide that and more. My name is Jenn and I have been in the social work field for 28 years. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, families and groups. I specialize in helping clients coping with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship issues, parental challenges and grief. The ideal client is coming to therapy motivated to work through their concerns, hear a different perspective and develop strategies to overcome these challenges.
Are you finding life hard to cope with and you need to work through your concerns in a safe and empathetic environment. I can provide that and more. My name is Jenn and I have been in the social work field for 28 years. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, families and groups. I specialize in helping clients coping with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship issues, parental challenges and grief. The ideal client is coming to therapy motivated to work through their concerns, hear a different perspective and develop strategies to overcome these challenges.
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help couples decide if they are compatible and wish to continue or terminate their marriages.
As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker I focus on helping individuals and couples deal with life's difficult circumstances using a variety of psycho-therapeutic styles to help people manage anxiety and depression and to improve communication, intimacy and purpose in their daily lives. Mindfulness and cognition are helpful tools in my work. As an ordained Christian therapist I utilize a spiritual perspective with those seeking such. I enjoy helping people find new life out of difficult circumstances and unhappy histories.The initial consultation includes choosing between regular psychotherapy or spiritual direction - My blog: Living Each Day with Christ.
help couples decide if they are compatible and wish to continue or terminate their marriages.
As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker I focus on helping individuals and couples deal with life's difficult circumstances using a variety of psycho-therapeutic styles to help people manage anxiety and depression and to improve communication, intimacy and purpose in their daily lives. Mindfulness and cognition are helpful tools in my work. As an ordained Christian therapist I utilize a spiritual perspective with those seeking such. I enjoy helping people find new life out of difficult circumstances and unhappy histories.The initial consultation includes choosing between regular psychotherapy or spiritual direction - My blog: Living Each Day with Christ.
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I work with a variety of issues however, my expertise lies in couples therapy.
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 work with a variety of issues however, my expertise lies in couples therapy.
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.
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Victoria Flynn-Sankaran
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Shrewsbury, MA 01545 (Online Only)
Increased communication with couples is my favorite part of this work.
I created Upswing Counseling Services because time and time again I hear people feel that they are invalided in health care settings. I want clients to understand that they will drive services and their treatment.
Increased communication with couples is my favorite part of this work.
I created Upswing Counseling Services because time and time again I hear people feel that they are invalided in health care settings. I want clients to understand that they will drive services and their treatment.
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Rainbow Counseling & Consultation LLC
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Shrewsbury, MA 01545 (Online Only)
Rainbow Counseling & Consultation LLC is a practice that specializes in affirmative therapy for LGBTQ+ people, couples, families and allies.
Are you looking for a therapist that understands what it is like to be queer? Or a therapist that can help you navigate the ups and downs of non traditional relationships or family styles? You deserve therapy that is affirming and judgement-free while working through difficulties with communication, intimacy, mental health, sleep, eating, addiction, career stress, faith/religion, gender dysphoria and/or transitioning. You deserve therapy in the comfort of your own home that is easily accessible through computer or phone via secure tele-health.
Rainbow Counseling & Consultation LLC is a practice that specializes in affirmative therapy for LGBTQ+ people, couples, families and allies.
Are you looking for a therapist that understands what it is like to be queer? Or a therapist that can help you navigate the ups and downs of non traditional relationships or family styles? You deserve therapy that is affirming and judgement-free while working through difficulties with communication, intimacy, mental health, sleep, eating, addiction, career stress, faith/religion, gender dysphoria and/or transitioning. You deserve therapy in the comfort of your own home that is easily accessible through computer or phone via secure tele-health.
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I'm glad you're here! I have openings for Telehealth counseling! We all face challenges and unfortunately, the expectation is - don't talk about it, avoid and distract from the fears and uncomfortable emotions that are triggered. If you're a parent or caregiver, that speaks to another layer of difficulty in coping with your own triggers, as well as what your child or other family member(s) may be struggling with! You are not alone and we are not meant to do life alone. Contact me to receive support to address issues related to ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Parenting challenges, Relationship Issues, Self-Harm & related safety concerns.
I'm glad you're here! I have openings for Telehealth counseling! We all face challenges and unfortunately, the expectation is - don't talk about it, avoid and distract from the fears and uncomfortable emotions that are triggered. If you're a parent or caregiver, that speaks to another layer of difficulty in coping with your own triggers, as well as what your child or other family member(s) may be struggling with! You are not alone and we are not meant to do life alone. Contact me to receive support to address issues related to ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Parenting challenges, Relationship Issues, Self-Harm & related safety concerns.
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Serenity Coaching and Counseling, LLC -
Counselor, LMHC, LICSW, LADAC, CADAC, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
We are finally coming off a wait list! We have a high rate of success with a low turn over of clients. Spots will fill up fast - contact us today! We are a GROUP PRIVATE PRACTICE focused on mental health or substance use COACHING and COUNSELING support for adults and teens. Our PROVIDERS have extensive experience and are independently LICENSED to practice or in process be under full apprenticeship. Our goal is to offer education and guidance to INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES, and FAMILIES dealing with a variety of issues that affect their MENTAL HEALTH, BALANCE, and WELL-BEING.
We are finally coming off a wait list! We have a high rate of success with a low turn over of clients. Spots will fill up fast - contact us today! We are a GROUP PRIVATE PRACTICE focused on mental health or substance use COACHING and COUNSELING support for adults and teens. Our PROVIDERS have extensive experience and are independently LICENSED to practice or in process be under full apprenticeship. Our goal is to offer education and guidance to INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES, and FAMILIES dealing with a variety of issues that affect their MENTAL HEALTH, BALANCE, and WELL-BEING.
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Mary Ludy, LMHC, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMHC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Shrewsbury, MA 01545 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am a senior, experienced and ethical psychotherapist who works with adults, couples and families within the context of individual, group and couples therapy. My work with you is strength-based and solution-focused and will help you with coping and self-help strategies, communication and conflict resolution skills, resolve emotional conflicts, and increase satisfaction with your life and functioning. I treat all mood illnesses and adjustment disorders, such as life stages, transitions, and negative stressors. I'm experienced with extensive and diverse populations and cultures, and have knowledge with illness and disabilities.
I am a senior, experienced and ethical psychotherapist who works with adults, couples and families within the context of individual, group and couples therapy. My work with you is strength-based and solution-focused and will help you with coping and self-help strategies, communication and conflict resolution skills, resolve emotional conflicts, and increase satisfaction with your life and functioning. I treat all mood illnesses and adjustment disorders, such as life stages, transitions, and negative stressors. I'm experienced with extensive and diverse populations and cultures, and have knowledge with illness and disabilities.
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Every day, we must fit into many different roles no matter who we are and these roles include employee, parent, child, student, partner, etc.
Do you ever feel like all you can do is throw your arms up in the air? Do you just want to feel like a whole person again? Whether it is work, school, finances, relationships, children or some other source of stress, an excellent way to get back on confident feet is to work with a skilled clinician such as myself. Therapy can help build coping skills to manage life challenges, gain skills to redirect misguided or distorted thoughts and process emotions in order to have a better understanding of personal needs and how to meet them.
Every day, we must fit into many different roles no matter who we are and these roles include employee, parent, child, student, partner, etc.
Do you ever feel like all you can do is throw your arms up in the air? Do you just want to feel like a whole person again? Whether it is work, school, finances, relationships, children or some other source of stress, an excellent way to get back on confident feet is to work with a skilled clinician such as myself. Therapy can help build coping skills to manage life challenges, gain skills to redirect misguided or distorted thoughts and process emotions in order to have a better understanding of personal needs and how to meet them.
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Pathways To Wellness Associates, LLC
Counselor, LICSW, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
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.
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I help individals, couples, and families become mindful of how to feel safe and secure in their relationships by systematically teaching people how to feel like their being listened to.
I provide comfortable, compenent, confidential counseling. My ideal client is willing to engage in a holistic process which creates an awareness of how their physical, emotional, and spiritual health impacts their well being and their relationships on a daily basis. I strive to help develop a sense of understanding which facilates an experience of acceptance and personal growth. Personal growth where individuals learn how to quiet negativity by cultivating hope and optimism.
I help individals, couples, and families become mindful of how to feel safe and secure in their relationships by systematically teaching people how to feel like their being listened to.
I provide comfortable, compenent, confidential counseling. My ideal client is willing to engage in a holistic process which creates an awareness of how their physical, emotional, and spiritual health impacts their well being and their relationships on a daily basis. I strive to help develop a sense of understanding which facilates an experience of acceptance and personal growth. Personal growth where individuals learn how to quiet negativity by cultivating hope and optimism.
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Vivian Sockol is a Licensed Psychologist (LP) with over 30 years of experience providing support for children, teens, adults couples, and families.Vivian completed her undergraduate degree in Special Education and Elementary Education at the State University of New York in Geneseo and received her Master’s degree and Doctorate degree in Counseling Psychology at Boston University. She completed her dissertation regarding student-athlete stress, researching how to improve this area within academic systems.
Vivian Sockol is a Licensed Psychologist (LP) with over 30 years of experience providing support for children, teens, adults couples, and families.Vivian completed her undergraduate degree in Special Education and Elementary Education at the State University of New York in Geneseo and received her Master’s degree and Doctorate degree in Counseling Psychology at Boston University. She completed her dissertation regarding student-athlete stress, researching how to improve this area within academic systems.
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If you are interested in working hard and allowing the healing of a therapeutic relationship with an experienced therapist to help you become the person you want to be, call or email now for an appointment!.
I specialize in work with college students and the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) community. If you want to work with an experienced therapist with 27 years of service in the mental heatlh professions, please visit my website now - www.aknorrtherapy.com to learn more about how I might be of assistance to you. I have extensive experience with a broad range of clinical issues, including: depression, anxiety, sexual identity issues, relationship issues, transitions, loss, and change related concerns.
If you are interested in working hard and allowing the healing of a therapeutic relationship with an experienced therapist to help you become the person you want to be, call or email now for an appointment!.
I specialize in work with college students and the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) community. If you want to work with an experienced therapist with 27 years of service in the mental heatlh professions, please visit my website now - www.aknorrtherapy.com to learn more about how I might be of assistance to you. I have extensive experience with a broad range of clinical issues, including: depression, anxiety, sexual identity issues, relationship issues, transitions, loss, and change related concerns.
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John 'Jack' Bonina
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
My approach with clients recognizes that most people are looking for tangible help, don't have a lot of time between work and family, and want to feel like they are moving toward a better understanding of solutions to address their difficulties. My work with clients acknowledges these issues. I take a very active role in counseling to explore the options with my clients, provide new knowlege of issues where relevant, and help an individual to reach their potential. Issues related to marital/partner, parenting/child, family,work,school,stress, anxiety, depression, and substance abuse are all areas I work with.
My approach with clients recognizes that most people are looking for tangible help, don't have a lot of time between work and family, and want to feel like they are moving toward a better understanding of solutions to address their difficulties. My work with clients acknowledges these issues. I take a very active role in counseling to explore the options with my clients, provide new knowlege of issues where relevant, and help an individual to reach their potential. Issues related to marital/partner, parenting/child, family,work,school,stress, anxiety, depression, and substance abuse are all areas I work with.
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Having worked in a variety of milieus in both New York and Massachusetts has afforded me the opportunity to work with a wide range of individuals, couples and families.
I have been in practice for 30 years and recognize the importance of having a therapist who is non-judgmental, supportive, caring and invested in change. My eclectic approach provides a safe environment by empowering people to ultimately accept themselves by reaching their innate potential. I carry no magic wand but rather a keen, sensitive and thoughtful ear.
Having worked in a variety of milieus in both New York and Massachusetts has afforded me the opportunity to work with a wide range of individuals, couples and families.
I have been in practice for 30 years and recognize the importance of having a therapist who is non-judgmental, supportive, caring and invested in change. My eclectic approach provides a safe environment by empowering people to ultimately accept themselves by reaching their innate potential. I carry no magic wand but rather a keen, sensitive and thoughtful ear.
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I really enjoy working with couples and maintain a strong focus on developing healthy communication skills, increasing understanding, and building intimacy and trust. I offer judgment free, empathy and understanding and a safe space for addressing any issue or topic. I also work with individuals on a multitude of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and bereavement, as well as blended family issues.
I really enjoy working with couples and maintain a strong focus on developing healthy communication skills, increasing understanding, and building intimacy and trust. I offer judgment free, empathy and understanding and a safe space for addressing any issue or topic. I also work with individuals on a multitude of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and bereavement, as well as blended family issues.
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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.