Male Therapists in East Freetown, MA

A graduate of Wheelock College School of Social work with over 10 years of experience working with children, families, and adults in the mental health field. I have worked in settings such as high school, community-based support programs, elder services, at-risk young adult programs, and private practice.

I am a Harvard educated, Boston Children's Hospital and Erich Lindemann Mental Health Center trained clinical psychologist, and am a founding member of Psychiatric & Psychological Associates (New Bedford, MA) and Director of the Psychology Department at Whitney Academy, a Joint Commission accredited residential treatment center serving adolescent trauma survivors. I have more than 30 years experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families for a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, behavior problems, Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), as well as Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other trauma-related challenges.

Counseling is a unique process where you can feel safe and be yourself, to create goals and find ways to improve your quality of life. As your therapist I provide a relaxed and comforting environment for you to share whatever you choose to share. My job is to listen, provide feedback and help you develop skills to create positive change in your life. I will be able to help you reduce stress and help you grow. I am creative and comforting in my treatment process, will remain objective and non-judgmental to allow to work together on the presenting problem.

My ideal client is someone who is willing to work with me in order to achieve their goal. This includes being able to have back and forth conversation around ways to achieve that goal, as well as have the more difficult conversations when it comes to road blocks and the occasional self sabotaging behavior. I will always be honest in my assessments, and thoughts, and my hope would be that my client is as well.

***Accepting new clients*** Do you wish your life had more joy? More calm? Less stress? Less sadness? Life challenges are part of everyone's existence, I believe that together we can develop an individualized treatment plan to overcome these challenges by focusing on strengths and moving toward wellness.

Therapy should be thought of as a safe space that provides the ability for all to feel safe and heard. As a counselor with over 10 years of experience working with the substance use population, I have come to realize substance use affects more than just the person in recovery but those around them as well. I specialize in the affects and healing of those in recovery from substance use, families and loved ones who need a safe space to discuss the anxiety and stressors that come along with the diagnosis as well as providing coping skills and tools to those in need as they relate to men's issues.

Going through one of many of life's ups or downs? Need to work through decisions and dilemmas in a supportive environment? Are you struggling to find a meaning or purpose at this stage of your life? I offer a genuine, eclectic perspective of sensitivity, empathy, support, and encouragement as people develop mastery in the areas/domains of their life of their choosing.

Next day availability, in network with your insurance, and a counselor that is a great fit. - Calm Centers Counseling offers decades upon decades of combined experience with our 12 counselors. Providing personalized treatments for ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Trauma, Relationships, Work Stress, Substance Use, Anger Management, and more, your counselor will provide you with high quality treatment that focuses on you and your goals. Call to schedule an appointment or a free 15 minute phone consultation.

If we honestly search within ourselves, we will find the answers and the paths that can lead to a happier, more fulfilling life. I am compassionate and empathic, utilizing a holistic approach with a strong emphasis on nature, humor, and spirituality, to empower people to accept themselves for who they are, to love themselves more fully, and to create successful strategies to enhance as well as sustain more meaning in their lives.

My approach to therapy is person centered! I believe that building a strong therapeutic alliance, creating a judgment free environment, and that the ability to be empathic are all equally important regarding the therapeutic process. I apply an eclectic mix of individually tailored techniques and strategies in which the aim is to foster people’s increased functioning and optimal potential. Drawing from years of experience working as a clinical therapist, I have gained a comfortable grasp on working with multiple diagnoses as well as modalities including individual, couples, family, and group counseling.

Feeling anxious, unhappy, and overwhelmed? Do intrusive thoughts and intense emotions seem to take over your life? If you’re navigating a significant change or feeling uncertain about your direction and need professional guidance, I understand that reaching out can be tough. I'm here to offer support and help you through this process. Remember, hope is just around the corner.

My therapy practice is aimed at assisting individuals with stress of living, adjustment issues, relationship issues as well as problems with anxiety and depression. I believe that developing a therapeutic relationship with an empathetic therapist can help individuals bring problems out into the open and help create a better opportunity for changes.

We have immediate availability with both male and female therapists. We also have onsite medication management available! Trauma, anxiety, stress, relationship issues and job concerns are just to name a few that life is good at bringing our way! These few areas and more can bog us down and begin to create ever increasing problems. Counseling is a great way to progress through what life sends our way.

Each therapist/client relationship is different and as your therapist, I will work with you to develop a therapeutic relationship that is best suited to meet your unique needs. Whether you are going through a difficult transition, are living with significant depression or anxiety, or would just like to make some healthy lifestyle changes, the opportunity to share your feelings in a private, therapeutic setting can be helpful.

I am a therapist with a passion for guiding individuals through their unique mental health journeys. My approach is rooted in a deep respect for the diverse challenges we each face in our lives. Considering therapy can be a stressful thing to do, I'm grateful for your courage in seeking support. I work with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and symptoms of PTSD. My clients come from all walks of life, I have specific interests in working with members of the LGBTQ+ community, those experiencing moral injury, and discovering how spirituality/faith contributes to psychological well-being.

I provide psychotherapy services to adults, couples, adolescents and families. I seek to create a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship to foster a process of self-awareness, insight, hope, healing and transformation. My expertise includes the use of mindfulness and eclectic psychotherapy to address mental illness, substance abuse, addictions, fluctuations in mood, feelings of dissatisfaction in relationships or at work. Psychotherapy is a reciprocal relationship, which facilitates personal awareness and growth. Your growth and change will lead to an increase sense of identity, personal power, creativity and purpose.

I am Licensed as a Mental Health Counselor and Alcohol and Drug Counselor in MA. I am nationally certified as a Master Addiction Counselor. I also hold certification to complete the Massachusetts Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths assessment (CANS) allowing me to treat youth under Massachusetts standards. I enjoy the sessions with the people I help and find fulfillment in my work through their successes. I look forward to helping and motivating the individuals and families I work with. I strive to meet people where they are in their struggles and thoughtfully prepare for each of our sessions.