Chronic Pain Therapists in Amherst, MA
I am a holistic therapist, meaning that I focus on the whole person. I help adults in a warm, supportive way - starting from where you are and basing therapy on your specific needs. Some of the skills I can offer therapeutically are meditation, mindfulness, art-making, EFT(Emotional Freedom Technique), Inner-Bonding®, re-evaluation counseling, spirituality, empathy, humor, deep listening and body awareness. I create a safe space to feel, express, and work on personal growth. My goal is to create a calm, thoughtful, creative environment to help guide you in working through life's challenges.
I am a holistic therapist, meaning that I focus on the whole person. I help adults in a warm, supportive way - starting from where you are and basing therapy on your specific needs. Some of the skills I can offer therapeutically are meditation, mindfulness, art-making, EFT(Emotional Freedom Technique), Inner-Bonding®, re-evaluation counseling, spirituality, empathy, humor, deep listening and body awareness. I create a safe space to feel, express, and work on personal growth. My goal is to create a calm, thoughtful, creative environment to help guide you in working through life's challenges.
Mary Lutkus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Amherst, MA 01002 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I believe we are spiritual beings having a human experience - and it can be HARD! I would like to offer you a safe, non-judgmental, compassionate space to process your feelings & find meaning in the midst of the struggle. Within the chaos & fear many of us live in, we lose touch with our inner power & our connection to one another & the planet. When anxiety, depression & other emotions show up, they need to be honored & listened to. Based upon your belief system, I would like to help support & guide you out of the darkness & back to your life's purpose - back to a valued and full life.
I believe we are spiritual beings having a human experience - and it can be HARD! I would like to offer you a safe, non-judgmental, compassionate space to process your feelings & find meaning in the midst of the struggle. Within the chaos & fear many of us live in, we lose touch with our inner power & our connection to one another & the planet. When anxiety, depression & other emotions show up, they need to be honored & listened to. Based upon your belief system, I would like to help support & guide you out of the darkness & back to your life's purpose - back to a valued and full life.
Feeling stuck is natural and finding your way out may seem like an impossible goal. I meet clients where they are at building upon their strengths to move forward and achieve greater quality of life. My passion is working with motivated clients managing depressive symptoms, anxious symptoms, issues stemming from trauma, problems with addiction, issues of sexuality and sexual orientation, and challenges related to life transitions. I support individuals with achieving their personal goals. I focus on the whole person physically, emotionally, and spiritually. I enjoy working with clients from varied cultures and backgrounds.
Feeling stuck is natural and finding your way out may seem like an impossible goal. I meet clients where they are at building upon their strengths to move forward and achieve greater quality of life. My passion is working with motivated clients managing depressive symptoms, anxious symptoms, issues stemming from trauma, problems with addiction, issues of sexuality and sexual orientation, and challenges related to life transitions. I support individuals with achieving their personal goals. I focus on the whole person physically, emotionally, and spiritually. I enjoy working with clients from varied cultures and backgrounds.
Gail Fries, LICSW, SEP
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, SEP
Verified Verified
Amherst, MA 01002
(NOTE: I have little to no availability. ) Do you struggle with the effects of a difficult childhood, have an addiction, had a life-changing accident, or experienced an abusive or controlling relationship? If so, you probably don't enjoy life as much as you'd like. Our work will be both a partnership and an exploration, working at your pace. I'm trained as a psychotherapist and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. I value working collaboratively, at your pace, towards building greater resilience, feeling safer, and resolving areas of difficulty so that you can enjoy yourself, your relationships and your life more.
(NOTE: I have little to no availability. ) Do you struggle with the effects of a difficult childhood, have an addiction, had a life-changing accident, or experienced an abusive or controlling relationship? If so, you probably don't enjoy life as much as you'd like. Our work will be both a partnership and an exploration, working at your pace. I'm trained as a psychotherapist and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. I value working collaboratively, at your pace, towards building greater resilience, feeling safer, and resolving areas of difficulty so that you can enjoy yourself, your relationships and your life more.
Traccie Hillion
Counselor, MA, CAGS, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Amherst, MA 01002
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and have over thirty years of clinical experience working in various settings. I am genuinely interested in learning about what is important to my clients and starting where they are at. I have a long history of working in both the individual and family services industry and am skilled in working with all ages. I have specialized trainings in trauma therapies, including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), TF-CBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy), and in grief & bereavement.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and have over thirty years of clinical experience working in various settings. I am genuinely interested in learning about what is important to my clients and starting where they are at. I have a long history of working in both the individual and family services industry and am skilled in working with all ages. I have specialized trainings in trauma therapies, including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), TF-CBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy), and in grief & bereavement.
You are capable of change. Struggling with mental health is very challenging but it doesn't have to rule your life. You may already know what you need to do, it’s making it happen that can be so challenging. Having support that is tailored to you will help you achieve the goals you want for your life.
You are capable of change. Struggling with mental health is very challenging but it doesn't have to rule your life. You may already know what you need to do, it’s making it happen that can be so challenging. Having support that is tailored to you will help you achieve the goals you want for your life.
Mary R Kolodny
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Amherst, MA 01002 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Whether you are facing a crisis, feeling a vague sense of unease, or suffering from long-standing issues with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma, relationships, or addiction, I can help you find greater awareness and identify tools you can use to achieve healing and greater meaning in your individual journey through life. Using my expertise in applying cognitive, expressive, and mindfulness-based techniques, I can assist you in self-discovery, personal growth, and transformation of self-defeating attitudes and behavioral patterns. I now offer online counseling on a HIPAA-secure website, doxy.me and have availability.
Whether you are facing a crisis, feeling a vague sense of unease, or suffering from long-standing issues with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma, relationships, or addiction, I can help you find greater awareness and identify tools you can use to achieve healing and greater meaning in your individual journey through life. Using my expertise in applying cognitive, expressive, and mindfulness-based techniques, I can assist you in self-discovery, personal growth, and transformation of self-defeating attitudes and behavioral patterns. I now offer online counseling on a HIPAA-secure website, doxy.me and have availability.
We each have a unique story and how we share and live out our story impacts how we feel and interact with the world around us. Within the warm and welcoming space of therapy, I collaborate with you to transform your narratives. We will focus on how your adversity has shaped you and also how it can lead to personal growth. Within this safe therapeutic space, you are empowered to reflect on how your stories are impacting your health and identity. I incorporate mindfulness, CBT, and ACT into my work, and I take a holistic approach to therapy with an awareness of the mind-body connection.
We each have a unique story and how we share and live out our story impacts how we feel and interact with the world around us. Within the warm and welcoming space of therapy, I collaborate with you to transform your narratives. We will focus on how your adversity has shaped you and also how it can lead to personal growth. Within this safe therapeutic space, you are empowered to reflect on how your stories are impacting your health and identity. I incorporate mindfulness, CBT, and ACT into my work, and I take a holistic approach to therapy with an awareness of the mind-body connection.
Kelly Gloster
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Amherst, MA 01002
Welcome! I’m so glad you found my page. As a psychotherapist, I primarily utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and a strengths-based approach to help clients manage life's challenges. I believe in fostering a collaborative environment where clients feel understood and empowered. I’m known for establishing rapport quickly, allowing us to dive into meaningful work that addresses your specific needs. Clients have described my therapeutic approach as supportive, open, flexible, goal focused, and warm. I want every client to leave their session feeling better than when they walked in.
Welcome! I’m so glad you found my page. As a psychotherapist, I primarily utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and a strengths-based approach to help clients manage life's challenges. I believe in fostering a collaborative environment where clients feel understood and empowered. I’m known for establishing rapport quickly, allowing us to dive into meaningful work that addresses your specific needs. Clients have described my therapeutic approach as supportive, open, flexible, goal focused, and warm. I want every client to leave their session feeling better than when they walked in.
Immediate Daytime Telehealth Openings. . . The reasons people seek therapy are as diverse as the people themselves. I offer therapy to adults with a focus on helping them work on specific change as well as self-acceptance. Depending on people’s needs, I offer this help in the form of support, information, guidance, self-knowledge or the space to learn and practice new skills.
Immediate Daytime Telehealth Openings. . . The reasons people seek therapy are as diverse as the people themselves. I offer therapy to adults with a focus on helping them work on specific change as well as self-acceptance. Depending on people’s needs, I offer this help in the form of support, information, guidance, self-knowledge or the space to learn and practice new skills.
My ideal client is someone who is confused or conflicted in their life. They may or may not have a clear picture of their goals and what their life should look like. How do they get there? They need guidance, clarity, and support on their life's path. They need to connect with others, with nature, and with their true self. Perhaps they are not clear on how to get help or where they can start. In the case of feeling hopeless or helpless, they need to know they have the support of another human being and, perhaps if they are spiritual, the support of the Divine, however they see that. They are looking for wholeness.
My ideal client is someone who is confused or conflicted in their life. They may or may not have a clear picture of their goals and what their life should look like. How do they get there? They need guidance, clarity, and support on their life's path. They need to connect with others, with nature, and with their true self. Perhaps they are not clear on how to get help or where they can start. In the case of feeling hopeless or helpless, they need to know they have the support of another human being and, perhaps if they are spiritual, the support of the Divine, however they see that. They are looking for wholeness.
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I am a warm and present psychologist who will help you balance acceptance and change. I create a welcoming and collaborative space to explore your challenging emotions and work to accomplish your goals. I believe that meaningful change comes from increased awareness, and I will help you build your awareness toolkit to understand how your emotions, relationships, and past experiences shape your life today. I will invite you to strengthen your mindfulness practice, explore your values, set healthy boundaries, and catch unhelpful thinking patterns. I will tailor therapy to your needs, leading you to a more present and fulfilling life.
I am a warm and present psychologist who will help you balance acceptance and change. I create a welcoming and collaborative space to explore your challenging emotions and work to accomplish your goals. I believe that meaningful change comes from increased awareness, and I will help you build your awareness toolkit to understand how your emotions, relationships, and past experiences shape your life today. I will invite you to strengthen your mindfulness practice, explore your values, set healthy boundaries, and catch unhelpful thinking patterns. I will tailor therapy to your needs, leading you to a more present and fulfilling life.
Kelcie Cooke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Amherst, MA 01002 (Online Only)
I practice from a trauma informed and relational cultural perspective that places high value on the relationship between therapist and client. Through an authentic, mutual, and collaborative approach I help my clients focus on the history of their relationships and how these relationships have lead to growth and fulfillment and/or isolation and suffering. I view every person as inherently whole and thus aim to lighten the emotional burdens that leave individuals feeling incomplete, broken, and/or dispirited.
I practice from a trauma informed and relational cultural perspective that places high value on the relationship between therapist and client. Through an authentic, mutual, and collaborative approach I help my clients focus on the history of their relationships and how these relationships have lead to growth and fulfillment and/or isolation and suffering. I view every person as inherently whole and thus aim to lighten the emotional burdens that leave individuals feeling incomplete, broken, and/or dispirited.
Charla Ruby Malamed
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Amherst, MA 01002 (Online Only)
Psychological suffering exists on different levels and manifests in different ways, in psyche, body, interpersonally, socially, both consciously and unconsciously. Thankfully, there are many ways to address psychological struggle, ranging from the exploration of non-conscious intra-psychic and interpersonal dynamics underlying "symptoms" to the exploration of ways that we are alienated from community. This work is especially helpful when the source of our suffering is unclear. My work is social justice-informed and incorporates an understanding of how larger systems impact our lives. Facilitating empowerment is key in my work.
Psychological suffering exists on different levels and manifests in different ways, in psyche, body, interpersonally, socially, both consciously and unconsciously. Thankfully, there are many ways to address psychological struggle, ranging from the exploration of non-conscious intra-psychic and interpersonal dynamics underlying "symptoms" to the exploration of ways that we are alienated from community. This work is especially helpful when the source of our suffering is unclear. My work is social justice-informed and incorporates an understanding of how larger systems impact our lives. Facilitating empowerment is key in my work.
Elizabeth Juviler
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Amherst, MA 01002 (Online Only)
How can I feel better? How can I change this? Why does this keep happening to me? What do I do now? Who am I really? These are some of the questions that propel people to seek out therapy. We want more from our lives, from relationships, we want relief from suffering, but we’re not sure how to proceed, or why we haven’t been able to make positive changes on our own.
How can I feel better? How can I change this? Why does this keep happening to me? What do I do now? Who am I really? These are some of the questions that propel people to seek out therapy. We want more from our lives, from relationships, we want relief from suffering, but we’re not sure how to proceed, or why we haven’t been able to make positive changes on our own.
Jen Seltzer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Amherst, MA 01003 (Online Only)
Please note: My practice is fully remote with morning and day time hours. What could you navigate in a safe space? I will use a warm, compassionate approach as we explore what you might be seeking. Perhaps you long for fulfillment or a clarified sense of purpose. Maybe you feel stuck in patterns that don’t serve you. Perhaps you’re sad or anxious, grappling with a relationship, or coping with loss. Regardless of what brings you here, I believe that sorting out your thoughts and feelings together can yield a more enjoyable life. Our work will focus on what brings you purpose and meaning.
Please note: My practice is fully remote with morning and day time hours. What could you navigate in a safe space? I will use a warm, compassionate approach as we explore what you might be seeking. Perhaps you long for fulfillment or a clarified sense of purpose. Maybe you feel stuck in patterns that don’t serve you. Perhaps you’re sad or anxious, grappling with a relationship, or coping with loss. Regardless of what brings you here, I believe that sorting out your thoughts and feelings together can yield a more enjoyable life. Our work will focus on what brings you purpose and meaning.
Cape Light Psychotherapy
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Amherst, MA 01002 (Online Only)
As an experienced psychologist, healthcare team leader, Buddhist, life guide, husband and father, I have a broad perspective on how to live a happy, ethical life. Our lives are replete with both pleasant and unpleasant experiences. We will experience both whether we want to or not. Living our lives with compassion, gratitude, friendliness, and equanimity, we can set ourselves free from suffering. While unpleasant experiences are inevitable, suffering is optional. To live our lives gracefully—in spite of everything—is attainable. Love yourself. Spirituality is a key component on the path to happiness and joy.
As an experienced psychologist, healthcare team leader, Buddhist, life guide, husband and father, I have a broad perspective on how to live a happy, ethical life. Our lives are replete with both pleasant and unpleasant experiences. We will experience both whether we want to or not. Living our lives with compassion, gratitude, friendliness, and equanimity, we can set ourselves free from suffering. While unpleasant experiences are inevitable, suffering is optional. To live our lives gracefully—in spite of everything—is attainable. Love yourself. Spirituality is a key component on the path to happiness and joy.
The decision to come to counseling can be difficult. Taking that leap into the unknown can be scary. I believe an individual decides to come to therapy because they have tried everything they can think of to improve their situation but have become stuck. The goal in therapy is to assist the client in becoming ‘unstuck’ and taking steps towards a more rich and meaningful life. I will work with you from a down to earth, non judgmental, solution focused, and accepting stance.
The decision to come to counseling can be difficult. Taking that leap into the unknown can be scary. I believe an individual decides to come to therapy because they have tried everything they can think of to improve their situation but have become stuck. The goal in therapy is to assist the client in becoming ‘unstuck’ and taking steps towards a more rich and meaningful life. I will work with you from a down to earth, non judgmental, solution focused, and accepting stance.
Through the use of insight, cognitive-behavioral, and mind-body techniques, we will work together to transform your emotional pain into the building blocks upon which the possibility for greater joy, balance, and meaning in your life can be achieved.
There are many reasons to seek professional emotional help. Chronic feelings of stress, sadness and fear, relationship conflict, the pain of past trauma, or the struggle to cope with a physical illness. As a psychologist, I combine my extensive clinical training with a passion for transforming life's emotional challenges into avenues for personal growth, comprehensive wellness, and self-fulfillment. Through my experience, compassion, and humanity I will work collaboratively with you to build a therapeutic relationship that promotes the safe and respectful exploration of the difficulties you are facing.
Through the use of insight, cognitive-behavioral, and mind-body techniques, we will work together to transform your emotional pain into the building blocks upon which the possibility for greater joy, balance, and meaning in your life can be achieved.
There are many reasons to seek professional emotional help. Chronic feelings of stress, sadness and fear, relationship conflict, the pain of past trauma, or the struggle to cope with a physical illness. As a psychologist, I combine my extensive clinical training with a passion for transforming life's emotional challenges into avenues for personal growth, comprehensive wellness, and self-fulfillment. Through my experience, compassion, and humanity I will work collaboratively with you to build a therapeutic relationship that promotes the safe and respectful exploration of the difficulties you are facing.
Amanda Sposato
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Amherst, MA 01002
Not accepting new clients
As a relational psychodynamic psychotherapist, my aim is to build a compassionate and transparent therapeutic alliance with you where you can curiously explore those parts of yourself which are hidden, uncomfortable, or in pain.
I believe that every person makes sense in context. You might wonder why you often feel anxious, unfulfilled, or discontent. You might be curious about the patterns in your relationships or your reactions to others or events. You may wish to explore the ways you feel simultaneously connected and disconnected from yourself or the world. I'd love to work with you to help cultivate a curious stance to better understand yourself in the fuller context of your life. We will work together to expand your feelings of aliveness and acceptance while also helping you to more flexibly express needs, manage emotions, and deepen relationships.
As a relational psychodynamic psychotherapist, my aim is to build a compassionate and transparent therapeutic alliance with you where you can curiously explore those parts of yourself which are hidden, uncomfortable, or in pain.
I believe that every person makes sense in context. You might wonder why you often feel anxious, unfulfilled, or discontent. You might be curious about the patterns in your relationships or your reactions to others or events. You may wish to explore the ways you feel simultaneously connected and disconnected from yourself or the world. I'd love to work with you to help cultivate a curious stance to better understand yourself in the fuller context of your life. We will work together to expand your feelings of aliveness and acceptance while also helping you to more flexibly express needs, manage emotions, and deepen relationships.
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