Self-Harming Therapists in Barnstable, MA

Has life become overwhelming,stressful,filled with anxiety or depression? My approach is empathetic, compassionate listening in a safe, supportive, judgement-free environment that fosters a sense of self and personal growth. Together we will seek to discover coping strategies to face and overcome life's challenges. Together we will seek to move forward and heal.

Leek Therapy, LLC, consists of 6 therapists: Amy Leek, LMHC; Meridith Wirtz, LICSW; Amy Griffin, LMHC; Emily Moore, LICSW; Charlene Flynn, LMHC; Shannon Devaney, LMHC, & Heather Skutnik-Sheffield, LMHC. We all have a "True Compass" which represents our moral values, intuition, inner guidance, and our true authentic selves. We operate in relation to our true compass as it provides centeredness, & when we feel off-course, our compass needle will reorient and guide us back to our true selves. We can head east then west, accepting help from others along the way, and use our true compass to guide our journey to our ultimate destination."

Are you seeking more peace and joy in your life? Dealing with grief or seeking better connections with loved ones? As your counselor, I'm here to help you rediscover yourself, regain confidence, build resilience, strengthen relationships, and achieve independence. I approach counseling from a holistic perspective, focusing on what makes you wonderfully you, discovering more about your meaning and purpose in life, and prioritizing your hopes and aspirations for well-being. I foster a warm, nurturing, and supportive therapeutic environment for clients to share their stories, process, and transform.

I currently have a waitlist for after school or weekend appointments.

If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, grief or are engaged in unhealthy relationships, let's work together to help you address your challenges. Through identifying your triggers, patterns of behavior, and the barriers that keep you from being the healthiest version of yourself, we can create goals that are realistic, manageable, and achievable. Let's work together to develop a plan of action that begins with your level of readiness and willingness to change what is currently not in your best interest.

My primary focus in psychotherapy is to help persons who are suffering the effects of undo stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, or risk-for-harm. I work with my clients to help them address the physical, psychological, social, or spiritual issues that impede their well-being. My intent and hope is to help you be the best you can be.

I work with adolescents and adults to help them overcome obstacles in their lives. Abuse and trauma, when untreated, can have a chronic negative, lifelong impact. When that is the case, we work on what is currently bothersome, while processing old trauma and determining any relationship between them. Transitions such as moves, change of schools/jobs, divorce, etc. can cause various amounts of emotional upheaval and it can make all the difference in going through such a transition or processing leftover feelings from one to have a place to talk in a safe setting with an experienced therapist.

I specialize in dual diagnosis clients, particularly those with Borderline Personality Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, and substance or behavioral addictions. I treat the client as a whole person. With a trauma informed care approach, I utilize diverse therapeutic methods to treat and heal the client, their environment, and the family as needed.

I have been a human being for 64 years, a practicing psychotherapist for 22. I invite you to stand shoulder to shoulder with me in our journey to ease your suffering and achieve your goals. Therapy offers many possibilities- seeing old problems in a new and open way, being more alive in the world, celebrating the possibility of wonder, or learning more effective strategies for relating. This means exploring and addressing various kinds of dilemmas and pain. It may simply mean support with your creative process, or more commonly, with the feeling that you are “stuck”.

It has not been an easy step for you to come to counseling. It may take months, or even years, to get up the courage to call for an appointment. For many, coming to counseling can feel both frightening and yet a relief. I do not have a waiting list, and can get you in to see me fairly quickly. My unique style is to educate, motivate and inspire you, providing a solid foundation for a healthy life. I am a down to earth, "regular" person with a style that puts most people at ease. I also now offer hourly supervisory services to masters level students in a social work or mental health counseling programs.

All people are innately good and have the ability to heal themselves. Stressors are ever present in our everyday lives and are manifested through multiple ways. While these stressors can be the genesis of our problems, they are also the catalyst to starting the healing process. After making the decision to seek counseling and wellness care, the second most critical step is who will provide this care. At Westwind Counseling & Wellness we operate from a strong multicultural perspective providing time honored psychotherapy but with a focus on your whole health guided by the core values of Resiliency, Empowerment and Restoration.

I have had the privilege of working as a therapist for over 25 years, focusing on Cognitive Therapy with a deep understanding of Insight Meditation and MBSR. My training at the Beck Institute in Philadelphia has equipped me with effective strategies utilized to maximize the benefits of CBT for my clients. I have training extensive training in Internal Family Systems. Sometimes short-term therapy may be beneficial, and Solution-Based Therapies can be helpful in solving a personal or professional crisis. I specialize in working with individuals, from young adults to older adults as well as couples therapy.