Strength-Based Therapists in Dedham, MA

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Raechelle Joyner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Dedham, MA 02026
Welcome to Laremij Counseling Services. If you answer yes to the next set of questions, then you are in the right place. Do you need someone to talk with about your wants, hopes, dreams and fears? Are you struggling with internal and external obstacles to reaching your goals? Do you need a flexible support system that will meet you where you are at? Then you are in the right place! I offer culturally responsive, trauma-informed, solution-focused, strength-based therapy treatment. Services can be delivered in an office setting, virtually. or in your home. I see it as an honor and privilege to work with you.
Welcome to Laremij Counseling Services. If you answer yes to the next set of questions, then you are in the right place. Do you need someone to talk with about your wants, hopes, dreams and fears? Are you struggling with internal and external obstacles to reaching your goals? Do you need a flexible support system that will meet you where you are at? Then you are in the right place! I offer culturally responsive, trauma-informed, solution-focused, strength-based therapy treatment. Services can be delivered in an office setting, virtually. or in your home. I see it as an honor and privilege to work with you.
(339) 230-2871 View (339) 230-2871
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Kim Riley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Dedham, MA 02026  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
It can be the day to day stressors in our lives that may activate us to feel overwhelmed, anxious, unsettled, unfulfilled, confused, and lonely. Our goal will be to work on identifying and using your strengths to help you gain awareness and self understanding as a means to make meaningful and sustainable growth to enhance your day to day living.
It can be the day to day stressors in our lives that may activate us to feel overwhelmed, anxious, unsettled, unfulfilled, confused, and lonely. Our goal will be to work on identifying and using your strengths to help you gain awareness and self understanding as a means to make meaningful and sustainable growth to enhance your day to day living.
(508) 714-7252 View (508) 714-7252
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Rebecca DeMello Egan
Counselor, MA, MEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dedham, MA 02026  (Online Only)
While I often utilize psychodynamic, person-centered, CBT, solution-focused, IFS-informed, and strength-based treatment modalities, my approach is tailored to meet your unique needs and adapt as those grow and change with you.
Every journey begins with a single step. The counseling road is a journey and I'm glad you're here taking the first step. From here, we walk together. My counseling philosophy involves empowering you toward personal growth while helping you make positive strides toward your goals and ambitions. My role is to build a trusting therapeutic relationship that can help encourage you to see things in a different light, respond to situations in a new way, and navigate life’s challenges.
While I often utilize psychodynamic, person-centered, CBT, solution-focused, IFS-informed, and strength-based treatment modalities, my approach is tailored to meet your unique needs and adapt as those grow and change with you.
Every journey begins with a single step. The counseling road is a journey and I'm glad you're here taking the first step. From here, we walk together. My counseling philosophy involves empowering you toward personal growth while helping you make positive strides toward your goals and ambitions. My role is to build a trusting therapeutic relationship that can help encourage you to see things in a different light, respond to situations in a new way, and navigate life’s challenges.
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Ami Popat
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Dedham, MA 02026  (Online Only)
When working with clients, I used a strength-based approach and acknowledge that you are the expert.
When we face difficulties, it can be helpful to organize our thoughts and feelings and understand our behaviors in order to facilitate meaningful change. Whether you are going through a life transition, navigating difficulties related to past traumas, enduring interpersonal difficulties, experiencing a loss, suffering from mental health symptoms, or in need of some support, it can be helpful to work with a mental health professional.
When working with clients, I used a strength-based approach and acknowledge that you are the expert.
When we face difficulties, it can be helpful to organize our thoughts and feelings and understand our behaviors in order to facilitate meaningful change. Whether you are going through a life transition, navigating difficulties related to past traumas, enduring interpersonal difficulties, experiencing a loss, suffering from mental health symptoms, or in need of some support, it can be helpful to work with a mental health professional.
(781) 410-4561 View (781) 410-4561
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Katie Dobbin Binda
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Dedham, MA 02026
People seek out therapy for a variety of reasons. For some, it’s to find ways to manage the worry of a cancer diagnosis or other acute/chronic illness. For others, it’s to help cope with the grief of losing someone they love. Some are looking for support around depression and anxiety. Others hope to explore strategies to manage the daily stress they experience - at home and/or at work. At times, we all need some extra support. Together, we will help you discover more about yourself and your strengths, better understand your relationships and build tools and strategies to help you navigate the challenges in your life.
People seek out therapy for a variety of reasons. For some, it’s to find ways to manage the worry of a cancer diagnosis or other acute/chronic illness. For others, it’s to help cope with the grief of losing someone they love. Some are looking for support around depression and anxiety. Others hope to explore strategies to manage the daily stress they experience - at home and/or at work. At times, we all need some extra support. Together, we will help you discover more about yourself and your strengths, better understand your relationships and build tools and strategies to help you navigate the challenges in your life.
(617) 379-6476 View (617) 379-6476
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Embodying Compassion, Psychotherapy: Madisen Welz
Pre-Licensed Professional, BSW
Verified Verified
Dedham, MA 02026
Embodying Compassion is a therapy practice located in Dedham Square that offers Psychotherapy, EMDR, Neurofeedback, and Yoga. In psychotherapy, Madisen helps clients to reconnect with the innate capacity for healing. Madisen employs mindfulness-based strategies, emotional connection, and the processing of experiences that influence your current perceptions. To create change, we will identify patterns in your life that are no longer serving you, understand how they did once likely serve you, foster inner healing that makes space to practice and develop new patterns.
Embodying Compassion is a therapy practice located in Dedham Square that offers Psychotherapy, EMDR, Neurofeedback, and Yoga. In psychotherapy, Madisen helps clients to reconnect with the innate capacity for healing. Madisen employs mindfulness-based strategies, emotional connection, and the processing of experiences that influence your current perceptions. To create change, we will identify patterns in your life that are no longer serving you, understand how they did once likely serve you, foster inner healing that makes space to practice and develop new patterns.
(781) 670-5393 View (781) 670-5393
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Gena Loubeau
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
Dedham, MA 02026
I have over 10 years of experience working as an mental health counselor, including outpatient therapy, In-Home Therapy, Group Therapy, and as School-Based Therapist. I work with children, adults, families, couples, and counsel married couples. I utilize role-play therapy, Mindfulness Cognitive Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Talk Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Techniques (DBT). We perceive that therapy is only for people with mental instability or who struggle with situations they cannot handle in their everyday lives.
I have over 10 years of experience working as an mental health counselor, including outpatient therapy, In-Home Therapy, Group Therapy, and as School-Based Therapist. I work with children, adults, families, couples, and counsel married couples. I utilize role-play therapy, Mindfulness Cognitive Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Talk Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Techniques (DBT). We perceive that therapy is only for people with mental instability or who struggle with situations they cannot handle in their everyday lives.
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Embodying Compassion: Alyssa Gorel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, BCN, RYT-500
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dedham, MA 02026
I integrate yoga and psychotherapy to provide healing for adults in Massachusetts who are working through trauma or stuck reliving habitual patterns. Upon arrival at the office, I work compassionately and authentically with you to create a space where we can effectively work together on your goals. Collaboration, curiosity, and a mindful pace will help us explore automatic patterns, current and past stressors that are getting in the way of healing, growth, and self-realization. I integrate several healing modalities in sessions.
I integrate yoga and psychotherapy to provide healing for adults in Massachusetts who are working through trauma or stuck reliving habitual patterns. Upon arrival at the office, I work compassionately and authentically with you to create a space where we can effectively work together on your goals. Collaboration, curiosity, and a mindful pace will help us explore automatic patterns, current and past stressors that are getting in the way of healing, growth, and self-realization. I integrate several healing modalities in sessions.
(339) 217-4139 View (339) 217-4139
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GENNEW
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dedham, MA 02026
Waitlist for new clients
GENNEW therapists have openings that are filling quickly. Visiting the website www.gennew.org is the absolute quickest way to schedule with me or others from GENNEW. I have worked with a wide range of clients experiencing: post-incarceration, grief, anxiety, familial conflict, and personal clarity. So long as the person I treat wants to work towards changing the issue we can help in guiding towards that outcome.
GENNEW therapists have openings that are filling quickly. Visiting the website www.gennew.org is the absolute quickest way to schedule with me or others from GENNEW. I have worked with a wide range of clients experiencing: post-incarceration, grief, anxiety, familial conflict, and personal clarity. So long as the person I treat wants to work towards changing the issue we can help in guiding towards that outcome.
(781) 355-9053 View (781) 355-9053
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Donna McLaughlin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Dedham, MA 02026
We all approach life in varying ways based upon personal backgrounds and experiences. Sometimes these experiences impact how we live now, our relationships and our own sense of self. I look forward to helping clients with a broad range of issues including: Life transitions, relationship issues, grief, trauma and loss, chronic illness, issues facing LGBTQ persons, anxiety and depression, self-esteem, early life exploration, existential exploration, parenting and family issues, and many others.
We all approach life in varying ways based upon personal backgrounds and experiences. Sometimes these experiences impact how we live now, our relationships and our own sense of self. I look forward to helping clients with a broad range of issues including: Life transitions, relationship issues, grief, trauma and loss, chronic illness, issues facing LGBTQ persons, anxiety and depression, self-esteem, early life exploration, existential exploration, parenting and family issues, and many others.
(857) 763-5149 View (857) 763-5149
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Molly Blair
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dedham, MA 02026
Waitlist for new clients
I look forward to working with people who are ready to make changes in their lives and engage in the therapeutic process. Much of my sessions include discussing goal setting and thinking of various tools and techniques to achieve those goals. I utilize CBT methods, person-centered, and strengths-based approaches to help all clients realize their ability for change and understand they can achieve happiness and alleviate things like anxiety and depression.
I look forward to working with people who are ready to make changes in their lives and engage in the therapeutic process. Much of my sessions include discussing goal setting and thinking of various tools and techniques to achieve those goals. I utilize CBT methods, person-centered, and strengths-based approaches to help all clients realize their ability for change and understand they can achieve happiness and alleviate things like anxiety and depression.
(339) 209-3203 View (339) 209-3203
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Jacqueline Rasmussen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Dedham, MA 02026  (Online Only)
My name is Jacqueline and I am a LMHC with over 10 years of experience. My work includes a focus on a broad spectrum of mental health concerns including, but not limited to, Anxiety, Depression, Family Dynamics, Body Image Issues, Eating Disorders, and Substance Abuse Disorders. I recognize the profound impact mental health struggles can have on different aspects of life. My holistic approach to treatment is based on empathy, understanding, and the use of evidence-based practices. I often combine CBT, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness techniques to address both the root causes and symptoms of mental health issues.
My name is Jacqueline and I am a LMHC with over 10 years of experience. My work includes a focus on a broad spectrum of mental health concerns including, but not limited to, Anxiety, Depression, Family Dynamics, Body Image Issues, Eating Disorders, and Substance Abuse Disorders. I recognize the profound impact mental health struggles can have on different aspects of life. My holistic approach to treatment is based on empathy, understanding, and the use of evidence-based practices. I often combine CBT, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness techniques to address both the root causes and symptoms of mental health issues.
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Inclusive Perspectives Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dedham, MA 02026
Waitlist for new clients
At Inclusive Perspectives Counseling (formerly Kristin Bowles and Assoc.), we offer mental health services for children, adolescents, couples, families, and adults. We provide these services from trained therapists, social workers and mental health counselors with a wide array of expertise and therapeutic approaches. Our therapists provide psychotherapy, crisis counseling, maternal health and wellness counseling for those in need of social, emotional, and behavioral support. We engage in safe, culturally competent, racially sensitive, gender inclusive and evidenced based treatment to the community.
At Inclusive Perspectives Counseling (formerly Kristin Bowles and Assoc.), we offer mental health services for children, adolescents, couples, families, and adults. We provide these services from trained therapists, social workers and mental health counselors with a wide array of expertise and therapeutic approaches. Our therapists provide psychotherapy, crisis counseling, maternal health and wellness counseling for those in need of social, emotional, and behavioral support. We engage in safe, culturally competent, racially sensitive, gender inclusive and evidenced based treatment to the community.
(339) 217-9107 View (339) 217-9107
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Susan Conyac
Counselor, MA, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dedham, MA 02026  (Online Only)
You're overthinking situations, criticizing yourself, and can't ever seem to relax. Negative thoughts begin and it feels like you're spiraling. You feel unproductive and you start catastrophizing and doubt yourself. You're having difficulty getting out of your head and being able to relax. Other times you feel nothing at all - and alone. You want to be more positive, confident, fulfilled, and be able to enjoy life! You want to break toxic cycles, hold boundaries, and be less concerned about others' opinions. You want healing and peace and wish that you could confide in someone who will listen - REALLY listen to you - and not judge.
You're overthinking situations, criticizing yourself, and can't ever seem to relax. Negative thoughts begin and it feels like you're spiraling. You feel unproductive and you start catastrophizing and doubt yourself. You're having difficulty getting out of your head and being able to relax. Other times you feel nothing at all - and alone. You want to be more positive, confident, fulfilled, and be able to enjoy life! You want to break toxic cycles, hold boundaries, and be less concerned about others' opinions. You want healing and peace and wish that you could confide in someone who will listen - REALLY listen to you - and not judge.
(339) 233-4427 View (339) 233-4427
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Marissa Peifer
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Dedham, MA 02026  (Online Only)
Entering into therapy can feel overwhelming and vulnerable. My initial goals are always to understand what brings you into therapy, give you a sense of how I practice, and talk together about whether I am a good fit for you. I encourage an ongoing and open conversation about our treatment relationship and progress towards your goals. I practice from the fundamental belief that healing can occur in an attuned, compassionate relationship marked by curiosity. Clients describe me as interactive, collaborative, warm, and nonjudgemental.
Entering into therapy can feel overwhelming and vulnerable. My initial goals are always to understand what brings you into therapy, give you a sense of how I practice, and talk together about whether I am a good fit for you. I encourage an ongoing and open conversation about our treatment relationship and progress towards your goals. I practice from the fundamental belief that healing can occur in an attuned, compassionate relationship marked by curiosity. Clients describe me as interactive, collaborative, warm, and nonjudgemental.
(339) 331-2468 View (339) 331-2468
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Christopher Charles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CADC
Verified Verified
Dedham, MA 02026  (Online Only)
Each of us has felt judged, marginalized, fearful, hopeless, and confused. During these times, it can be difficult to reach out, to ask for help, and to trust. Sometimes we feel unsafe. When we experience these challenges, it can be so hard to confront these difficult aspects of ourselves. My strength is to provide you with understanding and compassion. My strength is to help you feel safe, so you can move beyond some of the inner narratives that hold you back. In our first session together, we will review why you have come to therapy and get started on the identification of the issues we can collaborate on together.
Each of us has felt judged, marginalized, fearful, hopeless, and confused. During these times, it can be difficult to reach out, to ask for help, and to trust. Sometimes we feel unsafe. When we experience these challenges, it can be so hard to confront these difficult aspects of ourselves. My strength is to provide you with understanding and compassion. My strength is to help you feel safe, so you can move beyond some of the inner narratives that hold you back. In our first session together, we will review why you have come to therapy and get started on the identification of the issues we can collaborate on together.
(339) 330-5119 View (339) 330-5119
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Annie Cantieri
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Dedham, MA 02026
I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) with experience engaging adults (18+) in both individual and group therapy. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, mood disorders, trauma, grief, interpersonal difficulties, neurodivergence, and more. I have worked with a diverse range of clients and cherish the progress and therapeutic connections we have fostered together. I aim to create a welcoming, non-judgmental space where clients can fully express themselves while feeling supported. My practice is client-centered and strengths-based, allowing the client to determine their short and long-term goals
I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) with experience engaging adults (18+) in both individual and group therapy. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, mood disorders, trauma, grief, interpersonal difficulties, neurodivergence, and more. I have worked with a diverse range of clients and cherish the progress and therapeutic connections we have fostered together. I aim to create a welcoming, non-judgmental space where clients can fully express themselves while feeling supported. My practice is client-centered and strengths-based, allowing the client to determine their short and long-term goals
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Allison Barton
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Dedham, MA 02026  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Feeling stuck in the same patterns? I help people managing stress, anxiety, ADHD, parenting issues, eating disorders/disordered eating and body dysmorphia, college transitions, relationship conflicts, and chronic health problems (specifically organ transplants). I provide a non-judgmental space to work through emotions and life circumstances, to find connection and support, and I can be your non-biased sounding board. I work with each of my clients to help identify where they are feeling stuck in life, what kind of changes they envision, barriers that are getting in the way, and how to work around those barriers.
Feeling stuck in the same patterns? I help people managing stress, anxiety, ADHD, parenting issues, eating disorders/disordered eating and body dysmorphia, college transitions, relationship conflicts, and chronic health problems (specifically organ transplants). I provide a non-judgmental space to work through emotions and life circumstances, to find connection and support, and I can be your non-biased sounding board. I work with each of my clients to help identify where they are feeling stuck in life, what kind of changes they envision, barriers that are getting in the way, and how to work around those barriers.
(339) 229-6109 View (339) 229-6109
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Katie Willard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EdS, LICSW
Verified Verified
Dedham, MA 02026  (Online Only)
Are you struggling with a new life adjustment? Maybe you just became a parent? Lost someone you love? Are you at a crossroads in your career? Struggling with self confidence? Talking through these issues with someone who you can trust can be the best medicine in these scenarios.
Are you struggling with a new life adjustment? Maybe you just became a parent? Lost someone you love? Are you at a crossroads in your career? Struggling with self confidence? Talking through these issues with someone who you can trust can be the best medicine in these scenarios.
(339) 233-4546 View (339) 233-4546
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Sophia Devin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Dedham, MA 02026
My name is Sophia and I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) in MA. I completed my Master of Social Work with a complementary Trauma Certificate at Boston College. Throughout my career I have worked in a range of settings including community mental health, inpatient care, and schools at the elementary and middle school levels. I am also a licensed teacher with a passion for working with children and adolescents. With this said, I truly enjoy working with a diverse range of clients of all ages and backgrounds.
My name is Sophia and I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) in MA. I completed my Master of Social Work with a complementary Trauma Certificate at Boston College. Throughout my career I have worked in a range of settings including community mental health, inpatient care, and schools at the elementary and middle school levels. I am also a licensed teacher with a passion for working with children and adolescents. With this said, I truly enjoy working with a diverse range of clients of all ages and backgrounds.
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Strength-Based Therapists

How does strength-based therapy work?

During strength-based therapy sessions, the therapist will ask about an individual’s experiences of stress, pain, or trauma with the goal of orienting the client to view themselves as a survivor rather than a victim, and focusing on their strengths rather than on their weaknesses. In framing a client’s personal narrative along these lines, the therapist and client work together to identify existing skills that can be harnessed.

Is strength-based therapy evidence-based?

Strength-based therapy is an evidence-based treatment that has been studied extensively and shown to be effective across domains. The treatment has been found to be particularly effective in helping individuals who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health concerns. Strength-based therapy has been used by therapists to help clients for more than 60 years.

How long does strength-based therapy last?

There’s no precise timeline for strength-based therapy. The duration of treatment depends on the individual’s specific needs and goals and the severity of their concerns. Some individuals may find they achieve their therapeutic goals quickly, while others might benefit from ongoing support and guidance in order to continue progressing.

How effective is strength-based therapy?

Clinical research and decades of practice have shown strength-based therapy to be an effective treatment to improve mental health and well-being for many conditions. The treatment can engender a sense of connection and collaboration between the therapist and the individual, fostering a positive therapeutic relationship. For individuals with narcissistic tendencies, strength-based therapy may be less effective, as the focus on the individual’s strengths may undermine the work needed to honestly assess the challenges the individual faces.