Therapists for Teens in Chicopee, MA
River Valley Counseling Center
Psychologist, Psy D, LICSW, LMHC
Verified Verified
Chicopee, MA 01013
Our team of caring professionals also delivers the following services: Children Behavioral Health Initiative Services, Substance Use services, the HIV/AIDS Project, School-based Health Centers/ Teen Clinics in Holyoke, and CONCERN Employee Assistance Program.
RVCC is a multi-service community-based mental health agency serving the Pioneer Valley since 1953. RVCC offers counseling and medication management at offices located in offices located in Holyoke, Chicopee, Easthampton, Springfield, and Westfield. RVCC also provides counseling in schools throughout Hampden and Hampshire Counties and on the campuses of Springfield Technical Community College and Bay Path University.
Our team of caring professionals also delivers the following services: Children Behavioral Health Initiative Services, Substance Use services, the HIV/AIDS Project, School-based Health Centers/ Teen Clinics in Holyoke, and CONCERN Employee Assistance Program.
RVCC is a multi-service community-based mental health agency serving the Pioneer Valley since 1953. RVCC offers counseling and medication management at offices located in offices located in Holyoke, Chicopee, Easthampton, Springfield, and Westfield. RVCC also provides counseling in schools throughout Hampden and Hampshire Counties and on the campuses of Springfield Technical Community College and Bay Path University.
Melissa Strahan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Chicopee, MA 01013
Waitlist for new clients
The adolescent years are some of the most challenging, yet beautiful years of life.
Wait time 1-4 months depending on availability Finding a therapist can be difficult and intimidating. I have provided therapy and other therapeutic services for children and adolescents for over 10 years. I offer a strengths-based perspective and help to identify and build on your current strengths to meet your goals. I provide a peaceful and nonjudgmental space for you to explore your feelings and identify and navigate the challenges that you face. I work to find the style that meets your needs often integrating solution focused and dialectical models.
The adolescent years are some of the most challenging, yet beautiful years of life.
Wait time 1-4 months depending on availability Finding a therapist can be difficult and intimidating. I have provided therapy and other therapeutic services for children and adolescents for over 10 years. I offer a strengths-based perspective and help to identify and build on your current strengths to meet your goals. I provide a peaceful and nonjudgmental space for you to explore your feelings and identify and navigate the challenges that you face. I work to find the style that meets your needs often integrating solution focused and dialectical models.
Michelle Lynn Selden
Counselor, MS CMHC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Chicopee, MA 01020
Waitlist for new clients
Currently Full- Wait list only- Welcome! I'm a Licensed Mental Health Therapist here to help you. Do you feel like you need someone to talk to? Are you looking to work through past trauma, have help with anxiety, learn coping strategies and understand who you really are? Let's work together to help you find your path through waves of wellness.
Currently Full- Wait list only- Welcome! I'm a Licensed Mental Health Therapist here to help you. Do you feel like you need someone to talk to? Are you looking to work through past trauma, have help with anxiety, learn coping strategies and understand who you really are? Let's work together to help you find your path through waves of wellness.
I’m a therapist that will help you process your thoughts and emotions so you can come to the best conclusion that you decide upon. I’ll Keep it real. I won’t sugar coat things but I will be honest and upfront while still validating you and showing the upmost care. I enjoy trying to find the positive in every situation as it helps me make the good that much better and the bad that much more tolerable.
I’m a therapist that will help you process your thoughts and emotions so you can come to the best conclusion that you decide upon. I’ll Keep it real. I won’t sugar coat things but I will be honest and upfront while still validating you and showing the upmost care. I enjoy trying to find the positive in every situation as it helps me make the good that much better and the bad that much more tolerable.
My practice focuses on supporting young people ages 10 through 30 as they make the difficult transitions between chilldhood/adolescence and adolescence/young adulthood. Many mental health concerns are either created by or made worse by those transtions. I believe that effective counseling addresses mental health challenges within the context of development and growing up. I utilize a brain/nervous system based approach that incorporates principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Zones of Regulation, and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
My practice focuses on supporting young people ages 10 through 30 as they make the difficult transitions between chilldhood/adolescence and adolescence/young adulthood. Many mental health concerns are either created by or made worse by those transtions. I believe that effective counseling addresses mental health challenges within the context of development and growing up. I utilize a brain/nervous system based approach that incorporates principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Zones of Regulation, and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
DCF-involved families, (reunification and custody-related) families in conflict/relationship struggles, parenting children who have experienced trauma or delays/disabilities, work with teens, anyone wanting to explore their own family patterns to break the cycle for themselves and/or their family, people in recovery, people experiencing challenges with after-incarceration transitions, issues related to anger management and parenting struggles, strategies for handling behavioral/school-related issues with children-including issues related to foster care and adoption.
DCF-involved families, (reunification and custody-related) families in conflict/relationship struggles, parenting children who have experienced trauma or delays/disabilities, work with teens, anyone wanting to explore their own family patterns to break the cycle for themselves and/or their family, people in recovery, people experiencing challenges with after-incarceration transitions, issues related to anger management and parenting struggles, strategies for handling behavioral/school-related issues with children-including issues related to foster care and adoption.
Helen Stojanov-Acford
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LADC1
Verified Verified
Chicopee, MA 01020 (Online Only)
Taking charge of your life is invaluable and daunting task. Embarking on the journey of recovery can be intimidating so finding the right therapist is essential to make this process comfortable and safe. I have years of experience treating adults with addiction and mental health disorders, specializing in substance use disorders, anger management, depression/anxiety, grief, interpersonal relationship issues and trauma. I am certified in Critical Incident Stress Debriefing and psychological first aid for First Responders.
Taking charge of your life is invaluable and daunting task. Embarking on the journey of recovery can be intimidating so finding the right therapist is essential to make this process comfortable and safe. I have years of experience treating adults with addiction and mental health disorders, specializing in substance use disorders, anger management, depression/anxiety, grief, interpersonal relationship issues and trauma. I am certified in Critical Incident Stress Debriefing and psychological first aid for First Responders.
I believe it takes strength and courage to seek therapy. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space in which you can explore attitudes and beliefs/patterns which get in the way of accomplishing your full potential and fully engaging in life. I utilize techniques from positive psychology, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral and dialectal behavioral therapy to connect my clients with their "true, inner selves," something which we most often lose touch with as we go about our lives in this often unpredictable and stressful world. I also believe in the power of humor and laughter as tools in the healing process.
I believe it takes strength and courage to seek therapy. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space in which you can explore attitudes and beliefs/patterns which get in the way of accomplishing your full potential and fully engaging in life. I utilize techniques from positive psychology, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral and dialectal behavioral therapy to connect my clients with their "true, inner selves," something which we most often lose touch with as we go about our lives in this often unpredictable and stressful world. I also believe in the power of humor and laughter as tools in the healing process.
My name is Krystyna Ksiazek. I live in Massachusetts. I am a Licensed Mental Health Clinician. I have been practicing psychotherapy for 29 years and never got sick of it. Seeing my clients succeeding, whether in therapy, adds the meaning to my work. My area of interest is Trauma and Complex-PTSD, Anxiety Spectrum Disorders such as Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Agoraphobia, phobias, Eating disorders, Depression, and Grief. Also, I have experience in the treatment of anger management problems, self-harm behaviors, and dissociative/split personality disorders.
My name is Krystyna Ksiazek. I live in Massachusetts. I am a Licensed Mental Health Clinician. I have been practicing psychotherapy for 29 years and never got sick of it. Seeing my clients succeeding, whether in therapy, adds the meaning to my work. My area of interest is Trauma and Complex-PTSD, Anxiety Spectrum Disorders such as Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Agoraphobia, phobias, Eating disorders, Depression, and Grief. Also, I have experience in the treatment of anger management problems, self-harm behaviors, and dissociative/split personality disorders.
If I have learned one thing over the years working with children and families, is that healing only happens through connection, through a trusting relationship. Therefore, my main goal when working with folks is to establish a relationship where one feels safe, held, listened to, and valued. I once heard that our work is to walk through a dark and scary forest with people, and not to teach them, coach them, to do it on their own. So no matter how dark and scary your forest is right now, my job is to walk through it with you, and support you every step of the way. I am also a native Portuguese speaker, and speak Spanish as well.
If I have learned one thing over the years working with children and families, is that healing only happens through connection, through a trusting relationship. Therefore, my main goal when working with folks is to establish a relationship where one feels safe, held, listened to, and valued. I once heard that our work is to walk through a dark and scary forest with people, and not to teach them, coach them, to do it on their own. So no matter how dark and scary your forest is right now, my job is to walk through it with you, and support you every step of the way. I am also a native Portuguese speaker, and speak Spanish as well.
I am currently taking new client for telehealth. I am bilingual and can offer sessions in Spanish as well. For over 20 years I've been working with youths and families, helping them nagivate all sort of family conflicts, divorce, marriage, cultural diversity, supporting the LGBTQ+ and how certain religious beliefs can impact family members and others. I offer consultantion to companies and agencies on how to support the LGBTQ+ community and integrating DEI. As your therapist, I will show respect towards your culture, curiosity, and integrity.
I am currently taking new client for telehealth. I am bilingual and can offer sessions in Spanish as well. For over 20 years I've been working with youths and families, helping them nagivate all sort of family conflicts, divorce, marriage, cultural diversity, supporting the LGBTQ+ and how certain religious beliefs can impact family members and others. I offer consultantion to companies and agencies on how to support the LGBTQ+ community and integrating DEI. As your therapist, I will show respect towards your culture, curiosity, and integrity.
Hi, My name is Kati. I am a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Massachusetts. I earned my Master's degree in mental health counseling from Walden University. I earned my Bachelors in social work and psychology from Elms College. I am a therapist that operates with an eclectic approach however I do specialise in cognitive behavioural therapy as well as motivational interviewing.
Hi, My name is Kati. I am a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Massachusetts. I earned my Master's degree in mental health counseling from Walden University. I earned my Bachelors in social work and psychology from Elms College. I am a therapist that operates with an eclectic approach however I do specialise in cognitive behavioural therapy as well as motivational interviewing.
Counseling is a process that helps individuals with emotional and mental health issues by building their self awareness, improving their relationships, and developing new behaviors. For children and adults suffering with mental health related issues, I will work closely with you to help you and your family overcome the difficulties presented and find a better quality of life.
Counseling is a process that helps individuals with emotional and mental health issues by building their self awareness, improving their relationships, and developing new behaviors. For children and adults suffering with mental health related issues, I will work closely with you to help you and your family overcome the difficulties presented and find a better quality of life.
Shannon M Dion
Counselor, MA, MEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicopee, MA 01020 (Online Only)
I enjoy working with a variety of people and age groups. I look forward to building a rapport and getting to know my clients strengths. I hope to work towards a common goal and approach the work with flexibility. There is something to be said for utilizing humor and creating trust. I provide late evening and morning weekend virtual appointments. Feel free to book a consultation through Alma.
I enjoy working with a variety of people and age groups. I look forward to building a rapport and getting to know my clients strengths. I hope to work towards a common goal and approach the work with flexibility. There is something to be said for utilizing humor and creating trust. I provide late evening and morning weekend virtual appointments. Feel free to book a consultation through Alma.
Solomon Zinn Hallal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicopee, MA 01013 (Online Only)
Being alive in 2022 is wild! are you ISO someone to help make meaning of this novel time and place? let’s sit in the strangeness of this moment in time together, feeling through the sad and challenging bits until we can get back into the present, together. i love to talk and hear about gender, expression and relationships, and to learn how experiencing addiction and trauma have made you the beautiful and resilient creature you are today! im a sober body posi fat white southern queer non-binary intersectional feminist polyamorist parent to adopted kids..i bet we have something in common!
Being alive in 2022 is wild! are you ISO someone to help make meaning of this novel time and place? let’s sit in the strangeness of this moment in time together, feeling through the sad and challenging bits until we can get back into the present, together. i love to talk and hear about gender, expression and relationships, and to learn how experiencing addiction and trauma have made you the beautiful and resilient creature you are today! im a sober body posi fat white southern queer non-binary intersectional feminist polyamorist parent to adopted kids..i bet we have something in common!
Maria Del Mar Farina
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Ph, D, LICSW
Verified Verified
Chicopee, MA 01013 (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.
Celia Mackinnon
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMHC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Chicopee, MA 01022
Waitlist for new clients
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.
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.
I have a lot of experience treating children and adults with ADHD and Autism. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is very effective for treating Depression and Anxiety disorders such as OCD, and Social Anxiety.
I have a lot of experience treating children and adults with ADHD and Autism. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is very effective for treating Depression and Anxiety disorders such as OCD, and Social Anxiety.
My experience extends to all age groups in a variety of settings. These include in-home therapy with children and families, addiction and substance use disorders, assessing and treating adolescents, as well as working with youth interacting with the legal system. I enjoy assisting clients with managing emotions, anxiety, impulsivity, depression, parenting struggles, achieving goals, and moving through a variety of life challenges. I also have a strong interest in specializing in the treatment of children by incorporating Adlerian Play Therapy.
My experience extends to all age groups in a variety of settings. These include in-home therapy with children and families, addiction and substance use disorders, assessing and treating adolescents, as well as working with youth interacting with the legal system. I enjoy assisting clients with managing emotions, anxiety, impulsivity, depression, parenting struggles, achieving goals, and moving through a variety of life challenges. I also have a strong interest in specializing in the treatment of children by incorporating Adlerian Play Therapy.
Anxiety Specialist, Amanda Urato, LMHC
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Chicopee, MA 01013 (Online Only)
You may be feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety - whether it’s from external demands or internal struggles. Maybe it's social anxiety, "a life transition," or healing from trauma. Or maybe it's something more general, like you want to feel more "in control" of your emotions…and your life. I can help. Together, we’ll uncover the roots of your challenges, empowering you to move forward - with skill and confidence. I use “treatments that work” (CBT, DBT, mindfulness, etc). But we’ll find what works for YOU. Lastly, I don’t just want you to just “feel better.” I want you to live your best life. I'm looking forward to meeting you!
You may be feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety - whether it’s from external demands or internal struggles. Maybe it's social anxiety, "a life transition," or healing from trauma. Or maybe it's something more general, like you want to feel more "in control" of your emotions…and your life. I can help. Together, we’ll uncover the roots of your challenges, empowering you to move forward - with skill and confidence. I use “treatments that work” (CBT, DBT, mindfulness, etc). But we’ll find what works for YOU. Lastly, I don’t just want you to just “feel better.” I want you to live your best life. I'm looking forward to meeting you!
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Teen Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.