Women's Issues Therapists in Franklin, MA
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Jacqueline Menard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Franklin, MA 02038 (Online Only)
Areas of special interests include adults with depressive symptoms, adjustment/anxiety struggles, those seeking stress reduction, caretaker burnout, grief and loss, women's issues, and students in higher ed/pursing advanced degrees.
Supporting you on your path towards wellness is my goal. Are you an adult who may be successful in most areas of life, but may find yourself struggling with the many complicated and stressful challenges in life? Is it harder to recognize and experience joy because of these challenges? I am a licensed clinical independent social worker, and have been practicing in the field since the early 2000s. If you are looking for realistic and effective methods of coping and managing your mental wellness, I can support you in doing so. I strive to provide a welcoming atmosphere where all parts of your identity are respected and affirmed.
Areas of special interests include adults with depressive symptoms, adjustment/anxiety struggles, those seeking stress reduction, caretaker burnout, grief and loss, women's issues, and students in higher ed/pursing advanced degrees.
Supporting you on your path towards wellness is my goal. Are you an adult who may be successful in most areas of life, but may find yourself struggling with the many complicated and stressful challenges in life? Is it harder to recognize and experience joy because of these challenges? I am a licensed clinical independent social worker, and have been practicing in the field since the early 2000s. If you are looking for realistic and effective methods of coping and managing your mental wellness, I can support you in doing so. I strive to provide a welcoming atmosphere where all parts of your identity are respected and affirmed.
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YOU CANNOT DIRECT THE WIND BUT YOU CAN ADJUST THE SAILS –Dolly Parton Life is like a river. It can flow smoothly and peacefully and other times rough and rocky with unexpected turbulence or obstacles crossing our path, making us unstable, vulnerable, and scared. Are you struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, chronic illness or pain? Do you feel “stuck” in unhealthy behavior patterns? Suffer from a work/life balance, a breakdown in communication or conflict in relationships? Are you going through or have been divorced, mid-life or retirement transition, or coping with loss?
YOU CANNOT DIRECT THE WIND BUT YOU CAN ADJUST THE SAILS –Dolly Parton Life is like a river. It can flow smoothly and peacefully and other times rough and rocky with unexpected turbulence or obstacles crossing our path, making us unstable, vulnerable, and scared. Are you struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, chronic illness or pain? Do you feel “stuck” in unhealthy behavior patterns? Suffer from a work/life balance, a breakdown in communication or conflict in relationships? Are you going through or have been divorced, mid-life or retirement transition, or coping with loss?
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I specialize in helping people who feel stuck in unhelpful thought patterns, behaviors, or challenging situations that seem to persist. Facing life's obstacles can often feel like wading through knee-deep sand—expending much energy with little result. Everyone encounters tough times, and while you may have successfully navigated past challenges, there are moments when seeking support can make a difference. I offer the guidance and partnership you need to navigate whatever life throws at you, ensuring you don't have to face it alone.
I specialize in helping people who feel stuck in unhelpful thought patterns, behaviors, or challenging situations that seem to persist. Facing life's obstacles can often feel like wading through knee-deep sand—expending much energy with little result. Everyone encounters tough times, and while you may have successfully navigated past challenges, there are moments when seeking support can make a difference. I offer the guidance and partnership you need to navigate whatever life throws at you, ensuring you don't have to face it alone.
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Things are really intense and scary in the world these days. And there’s a tremendous amount of grief, loss and anxiety that many of us are dealing with on all of levels. Because of that reality it might be hard to feel OK about the places in your life where you are doing well and feeling joy. Are you seeking personal growth or professional development to address barriers to desired outcomes? Interested in living a life of purpose and meaning through choice and action? Wanting to engage in deep emotional and spiritual healing?
Things are really intense and scary in the world these days. And there’s a tremendous amount of grief, loss and anxiety that many of us are dealing with on all of levels. Because of that reality it might be hard to feel OK about the places in your life where you are doing well and feeling joy. Are you seeking personal growth or professional development to address barriers to desired outcomes? Interested in living a life of purpose and meaning through choice and action? Wanting to engage in deep emotional and spiritual healing?
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Karen Rafferty Keighley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Franklin, MA 02038 (Online Only)
First- congratulations on considering therapy. I understand how tricky it can be to start with someone new, or start at all. I’m a therapist (LICSW) with experience helping people with anxiety, depression, PTSD, women’s issues, attachment and identity concerns. In addition, I help adult adoptees navigate their unique life challenges that arise. I have professional and personal experience in this space, as I, too, am an adoptee. Whatever your reason for beginning therapy, together we will untangle your concerns so you can cope more effectively. My approach is compassionate and client- centered, using evidenced based practices.
First- congratulations on considering therapy. I understand how tricky it can be to start with someone new, or start at all. I’m a therapist (LICSW) with experience helping people with anxiety, depression, PTSD, women’s issues, attachment and identity concerns. In addition, I help adult adoptees navigate their unique life challenges that arise. I have professional and personal experience in this space, as I, too, am an adoptee. Whatever your reason for beginning therapy, together we will untangle your concerns so you can cope more effectively. My approach is compassionate and client- centered, using evidenced based practices.
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I offer individual and couples counseling with a special focus on supporting those navigating the complexities of the perinatal period, including pregnancy loss. My primary focus is on enhancing your understanding of how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors intersect, all within a supportive and empathetic environment. Meeting you where you are in your journey is always my top priority. With a deep understanding of the challenges women face related to infertility, loss, and postpartum experiences I strive to create a safe and nurturing space. I am focused on helping individuals manage depression and anxiety and transitions.
I offer individual and couples counseling with a special focus on supporting those navigating the complexities of the perinatal period, including pregnancy loss. My primary focus is on enhancing your understanding of how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors intersect, all within a supportive and empathetic environment. Meeting you where you are in your journey is always my top priority. With a deep understanding of the challenges women face related to infertility, loss, and postpartum experiences I strive to create a safe and nurturing space. I am focused on helping individuals manage depression and anxiety and transitions.
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Are you experiencing anxiety, stress, or feeling shut down? Have you shared concerns with professionals before and been met with disbelief? I’m passionate about helping people learn how to simultaneously hold the uncertainty of life and the feeling that it will be okay. I also work with people living in a chronically ill body, who identify as being neurodiverse, or struggling with grief. These identities are often misunderstood, please don't be afraid to reach out!
Are you experiencing anxiety, stress, or feeling shut down? Have you shared concerns with professionals before and been met with disbelief? I’m passionate about helping people learn how to simultaneously hold the uncertainty of life and the feeling that it will be okay. I also work with people living in a chronically ill body, who identify as being neurodiverse, or struggling with grief. These identities are often misunderstood, please don't be afraid to reach out!
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Wanda I Lipson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Franklin, MA 02038 (Online Only)
Now Also Accepting Adolescent and Adult Telehealth Clients in New Hampshire! I can offer the support needed for you to feel better. Depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, chronic illness, ADHD, disordered eating, complex relationships, surviving narcissistic abuse, post partum depression & other struggles can get in the way of work, family, financial health, academic success, social life and an overall ability to experience peace and joyful living. With 22 yrs of experience and a warm effective approach, together we can get you through challenges and work toward your goals. Ask me about groups and workshops coming up!
Now Also Accepting Adolescent and Adult Telehealth Clients in New Hampshire! I can offer the support needed for you to feel better. Depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, chronic illness, ADHD, disordered eating, complex relationships, surviving narcissistic abuse, post partum depression & other struggles can get in the way of work, family, financial health, academic success, social life and an overall ability to experience peace and joyful living. With 22 yrs of experience and a warm effective approach, together we can get you through challenges and work toward your goals. Ask me about groups and workshops coming up!
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Jennifer Kadlik
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Franklin, MA 02038 (Online Only)
Congratulations on your first step to finding help from whatever issue(s) you feel may be holding you back! Truth be told, there is a time in everyone's life when an outsider's perspective is helpful in reframing whatever it is we have going on. As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, I've had the pleasure of working with hundreds of individuals and families struggling with anxiety, mood disorders, family conflict, parentings issues, relationship problems and trauma.
Congratulations on your first step to finding help from whatever issue(s) you feel may be holding you back! Truth be told, there is a time in everyone's life when an outsider's perspective is helpful in reframing whatever it is we have going on. As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, I've had the pleasure of working with hundreds of individuals and families struggling with anxiety, mood disorders, family conflict, parentings issues, relationship problems and trauma.
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Tamara Hirsch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Franklin, MA 02038 (Online Only)
Welcome to my practice! If you are struggling with anxiety or life stressors and are feeling overwhelmed, you have come to the right place. I help adults find a better life balance, reduce stress and incorporate more happiness and mindfulness into their life. I also support parents to better understand and manage challenging child and adolescent behaviors. I have 20 years of experience working with individuals and families as a therapist.
Welcome to my practice! If you are struggling with anxiety or life stressors and are feeling overwhelmed, you have come to the right place. I help adults find a better life balance, reduce stress and incorporate more happiness and mindfulness into their life. I also support parents to better understand and manage challenging child and adolescent behaviors. I have 20 years of experience working with individuals and families as a therapist.
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Hannah Campbell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Franklin, MA 02038
Accepting new clients! Mid day availability. See below for groups that I offer! Ask about my self paced course! I've completed Yoga Alliance approved Yoga Teacher Training which I'll be incorporating into group work. I align well with young adult and adult clients who are experiencing life transitions and change, who require support with self esteem and managing stress, and who are motivated for counseling. From my experience, I've worked well with those who identify as givers and require assistance with self care and work/life balance. Come as you are and we will see if it’s a good fit.
Accepting new clients! Mid day availability. See below for groups that I offer! Ask about my self paced course! I've completed Yoga Alliance approved Yoga Teacher Training which I'll be incorporating into group work. I align well with young adult and adult clients who are experiencing life transitions and change, who require support with self esteem and managing stress, and who are motivated for counseling. From my experience, I've worked well with those who identify as givers and require assistance with self care and work/life balance. Come as you are and we will see if it’s a good fit.
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Liz Schroeder
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Franklin, MA 02038 (Online Only)
Liz uses empathy, sense of humor, and a range of clinical skills to create a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship with her clients and help them identify and achieve realistic goals. Liz has experience working with individuals and groups of all ages in outpatient and partial hospitalization environments.
Liz uses empathy, sense of humor, and a range of clinical skills to create a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship with her clients and help them identify and achieve realistic goals. Liz has experience working with individuals and groups of all ages in outpatient and partial hospitalization environments.
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Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Currently accepting virtual or in person clients for my Mendon location in September! Are you feeling like you are struggling to be the best version of yourself? Feeling stuck or hopeless, having family stress, life transition stress? I believe that everyone can benefit from counseling- even the most capable and healthy people can go through low or dark times which might require a little extra support. For those with more serious mental illnesses, these times can exacerbate existing struggles, making everything feel harder.
Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Currently accepting virtual or in person clients for my Mendon location in September! Are you feeling like you are struggling to be the best version of yourself? Feeling stuck or hopeless, having family stress, life transition stress? I believe that everyone can benefit from counseling- even the most capable and healthy people can go through low or dark times which might require a little extra support. For those with more serious mental illnesses, these times can exacerbate existing struggles, making everything feel harder.
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I find deep satisfaction and meaning working with women in middle age as they navigate life transitions and providing guidance as they struggle with loss associated with them. I seek to help clients experiencing grief, loss, relationship difficulties, and the many emotions associated with the empty nest. With clients, I strive to provide a comfortable environment conducive to the exploration of thoughts, as well as emotional and behavior patterns, with the goal of increasing self-awareness, reflection, insight, and growth.
I find deep satisfaction and meaning working with women in middle age as they navigate life transitions and providing guidance as they struggle with loss associated with them. I seek to help clients experiencing grief, loss, relationship difficulties, and the many emotions associated with the empty nest. With clients, I strive to provide a comfortable environment conducive to the exploration of thoughts, as well as emotional and behavior patterns, with the goal of increasing self-awareness, reflection, insight, and growth.
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I empower clients to lead more fulfilling lives by helping them break free from negative attitudes and thought patterns. I guide clients in establishing and implementing their personal boundaries, uncovering their authentic selves, and enhancing self-awareness. Using an eclectic approach, I draw on a diverse range of skills to address various challenges, including ADHD and neurodivergence, complex family trauma, and relationship dynamics. My goal is to provide compassionate support as we navigate these journeys together.
I empower clients to lead more fulfilling lives by helping them break free from negative attitudes and thought patterns. I guide clients in establishing and implementing their personal boundaries, uncovering their authentic selves, and enhancing self-awareness. Using an eclectic approach, I draw on a diverse range of skills to address various challenges, including ADHD and neurodivergence, complex family trauma, and relationship dynamics. My goal is to provide compassionate support as we navigate these journeys together.
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KM Therapy for Moms, Kathy McGuigan, LICSW, PMH-C
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Franklin, MA 02038
The transition to motherhood is a vulnerable time in a woman's life. While it can be joyful it can also be stressful and life-changing. You are not alone and talking with a professional can be helpful during this challenging time. If you are pregnant and struggling with complications or pregnancy after loss, I am here for you. If you are a new mother who is overwhelmed and anxious, I have been there too and can support you on your journey. If you are a mom, of a toddler, who is angered easily we can work together to help you feel like yourself again. Reaching out is the first step.
The transition to motherhood is a vulnerable time in a woman's life. While it can be joyful it can also be stressful and life-changing. You are not alone and talking with a professional can be helpful during this challenging time. If you are pregnant and struggling with complications or pregnancy after loss, I am here for you. If you are a new mother who is overwhelmed and anxious, I have been there too and can support you on your journey. If you are a mom, of a toddler, who is angered easily we can work together to help you feel like yourself again. Reaching out is the first step.
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Transitions Counseling Services, Inc.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Franklin, MA 02038
Here at Transitions Counseling Services, Inc. we are a group of caring and compassionate therapists who are committed to helping you help yourself. Our therapists provide clients with a safe and comfortable environment to assist in problem resolution. We offer a wide range of specialties, which allows our team to help meet the needs of clients in every age group and demographic.
Here at Transitions Counseling Services, Inc. we are a group of caring and compassionate therapists who are committed to helping you help yourself. Our therapists provide clients with a safe and comfortable environment to assist in problem resolution. We offer a wide range of specialties, which allows our team to help meet the needs of clients in every age group and demographic.
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Colleen A Teague
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Franklin, MA 02038 (Online Only)
My style is warm and casual, creating a dialogue that results in mutual insight and understanding. I like to use humor while providing an inviting environment to explore the problems and succeqsses of your life. My approach is based in the Psychodynamic, Person-centered and Relational traditions in therapy but I also focus on helping people build skills to navigate the issues we experience in life through Cognitive Behavioral interventions.
My style is warm and casual, creating a dialogue that results in mutual insight and understanding. I like to use humor while providing an inviting environment to explore the problems and succeqsses of your life. My approach is based in the Psychodynamic, Person-centered and Relational traditions in therapy but I also focus on helping people build skills to navigate the issues we experience in life through Cognitive Behavioral interventions.
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We may be facing relational tensions, challenges with addiction, or feeling anxious and depressed but unsure of the cause. No matter what we’re struggling with, we all need a person we can talk honestly and openly about our lives with. Our therapists at Handel Behavioral Health in Franklin are here to guide you in a collaborative way to a place of connection, understanding, and growth. As you work with one of our therapists in Franklin, you will cultivate self-awareness, examining with compassion and honesty, your inner strengths to meet life’s challenges, as well as the old patterns that may be delaying your growth.
We may be facing relational tensions, challenges with addiction, or feeling anxious and depressed but unsure of the cause. No matter what we’re struggling with, we all need a person we can talk honestly and openly about our lives with. Our therapists at Handel Behavioral Health in Franklin are here to guide you in a collaborative way to a place of connection, understanding, and growth. As you work with one of our therapists in Franklin, you will cultivate self-awareness, examining with compassion and honesty, your inner strengths to meet life’s challenges, as well as the old patterns that may be delaying your growth.
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Life can be challenging at every developmental stage and despite our best efforts, navigating these difficulties can feel overwhelming, and at times, insurmountable. It can be extremely helpful to explore personal and family struggles in a neutral, non judgemental, and safe environment. It is my priority to establish a trusted collaborative relationship with my clients to create opportunities for positive growth and progress in this context. We will work to build increased self awareness, self confidence, and effective coping strategies to help you live your best life despite personal circumstances and present challenges.
Life can be challenging at every developmental stage and despite our best efforts, navigating these difficulties can feel overwhelming, and at times, insurmountable. It can be extremely helpful to explore personal and family struggles in a neutral, non judgemental, and safe environment. It is my priority to establish a trusted collaborative relationship with my clients to create opportunities for positive growth and progress in this context. We will work to build increased self awareness, self confidence, and effective coping strategies to help you live your best life despite personal circumstances and present challenges.
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How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.
How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.