Depression Therapists in Groton, MA
What would it be like to be able to look inside yourself and value what you find there? A positive, healthy connection with yourself gives you the confidence to take effective action in the world and helps you to feel worthy of self-care. Maybe, though, like so many people, you've learned to ignore your feelings and to mistrust yourself, and so it has become hard to believe that the answers you need are actually inside of you. Without a strong sense of trust in your own value and perceptions, it's all too easy to become depressed and anxious.
What would it be like to be able to look inside yourself and value what you find there? A positive, healthy connection with yourself gives you the confidence to take effective action in the world and helps you to feel worthy of self-care. Maybe, though, like so many people, you've learned to ignore your feelings and to mistrust yourself, and so it has become hard to believe that the answers you need are actually inside of you. Without a strong sense of trust in your own value and perceptions, it's all too easy to become depressed and anxious.
Linda Maguire
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Groton, MA 01450
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, focused on assisting individuals and families to navigate the unexpected challenges of life. At one time or another, we all find ourselves trying to cope with unforeseen problems or circumstances that feel too hard or complex to manage alone. “This is not what I planned!” Today you are making an important decision to reach out for assistance to cope with the life stressors you are currently experiencing. Areas of particular interest: coping with life transitions, anxiety, depression, loss, substance use or recovery for individuals / families, and challenges of military families.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, focused on assisting individuals and families to navigate the unexpected challenges of life. At one time or another, we all find ourselves trying to cope with unforeseen problems or circumstances that feel too hard or complex to manage alone. “This is not what I planned!” Today you are making an important decision to reach out for assistance to cope with the life stressors you are currently experiencing. Areas of particular interest: coping with life transitions, anxiety, depression, loss, substance use or recovery for individuals / families, and challenges of military families.
Abigail Breese-Young
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Groton, MA 01450
Welcome to our Breese Community Counseling! www.breesecs.com Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or simply seeking personal growth, we offer a range of therapeutic approaches tailored to meet your unique needs. During our session we might work through past experiences that have shaped your current situation, current stressors that are affecting your day-to-day or managing the changes that come through transitioning into older adulthood.
Welcome to our Breese Community Counseling! www.breesecs.com Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or simply seeking personal growth, we offer a range of therapeutic approaches tailored to meet your unique needs. During our session we might work through past experiences that have shaped your current situation, current stressors that are affecting your day-to-day or managing the changes that come through transitioning into older adulthood.
Traumatic experiences often underlie addiction and lead to anxiety and depression.
If you or a loved one has problems with substance, I can help. I work with people and families with substance issues- misuse of alcohol, cannabis, stimulants, and other addictive substances. My approach moves at your own pace, without pushing, digging, or agendas. I work with family members and loved ones to provide education and support to reduce feelings of isolation. I specialize in addiction, alcoholism, as well as co-occurring issues underlying addiction such as depression, mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma. Through therapy things start to seem possible that didn’t seem that way before.
Traumatic experiences often underlie addiction and lead to anxiety and depression.
If you or a loved one has problems with substance, I can help. I work with people and families with substance issues- misuse of alcohol, cannabis, stimulants, and other addictive substances. My approach moves at your own pace, without pushing, digging, or agendas. I work with family members and loved ones to provide education and support to reduce feelings of isolation. I specialize in addiction, alcoholism, as well as co-occurring issues underlying addiction such as depression, mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma. Through therapy things start to seem possible that didn’t seem that way before.
I am a Trauma and EMDR specialist/consultant and Mindfulness-based therapist, who will help identify past/current distress, Anxiety & Trauma using EMDR, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and Internal Family Systems. My focus is to help change thinking patterns and unhealthy coping techniques based on current research in Neuroscience, Positive Neuroplasticity, DBT and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy. This helps clients with PTSD, High Anxiety, Phobia, Grief, Depression or Impulsivity. My goal is to increase mindfulness in thought and action, to effectively increase Emotional Regulation, Distress Tolerance & better Communication.
I am a Trauma and EMDR specialist/consultant and Mindfulness-based therapist, who will help identify past/current distress, Anxiety & Trauma using EMDR, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and Internal Family Systems. My focus is to help change thinking patterns and unhealthy coping techniques based on current research in Neuroscience, Positive Neuroplasticity, DBT and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy. This helps clients with PTSD, High Anxiety, Phobia, Grief, Depression or Impulsivity. My goal is to increase mindfulness in thought and action, to effectively increase Emotional Regulation, Distress Tolerance & better Communication.
Kirby Gardner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, CAGS, LCMHC, RYT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Groton, MA 01450
I received my MA in Mental Health Counseling from Rivier University, where I first developed an interest in evidence-based treatments for anxiety, depression, and trauma-related disorders.
I am available for virtual and in-person sessions. I still have early afternoon availability and a waitlist after 5 pm for the fall. Deciding to begin counseling can be intimidating and also rewarding. I am here to support you with a genuine, compassionate, and curious mind. I provide a solution-focused, person-centered approach to therapy, specializing in topics such as emotional regulation, worry, self-esteem, interpersonal relationships, and stress management.
I received my MA in Mental Health Counseling from Rivier University, where I first developed an interest in evidence-based treatments for anxiety, depression, and trauma-related disorders.
I am available for virtual and in-person sessions. I still have early afternoon availability and a waitlist after 5 pm for the fall. Deciding to begin counseling can be intimidating and also rewarding. I am here to support you with a genuine, compassionate, and curious mind. I provide a solution-focused, person-centered approach to therapy, specializing in topics such as emotional regulation, worry, self-esteem, interpersonal relationships, and stress management.
I enjoy working with adolescents and adults seeking support as they navigate life's challenges. I am experienced working with LGBTQ+ people, those suffering from anxiety and depression, or struggling in relationships. You may want to reach the potential you know you have, developing healthy coping skills for life's challenges, or navigating tough emotions. If you would like to create the school, work, and/or family life you envision, I can help. Maybe you need an objective listener as you contemplate the many paths in moving forward. I offer a postive and compassionate approach to helping you reach your counseling goals.
I enjoy working with adolescents and adults seeking support as they navigate life's challenges. I am experienced working with LGBTQ+ people, those suffering from anxiety and depression, or struggling in relationships. You may want to reach the potential you know you have, developing healthy coping skills for life's challenges, or navigating tough emotions. If you would like to create the school, work, and/or family life you envision, I can help. Maybe you need an objective listener as you contemplate the many paths in moving forward. I offer a postive and compassionate approach to helping you reach your counseling goals.
I help high-school aged teens and adults navigate real issues like anxiety, depression, grief, stress, panic, loneliness, divorce, identity and relationship issues.
Everyone can benefit from some help once in a while, and finding a therapist who is a good fit can feel stressful and confusing. You want to feel understood, respected, and supported while getting the individual attention you need. Life is too short to be anxious or depressed all the time, surrender to bad relationships, hold grudges, or let trauma control us. I will help you get "unstuck", learn to move beyond emotional pain, and live your life in a healthier way. Whatever it is that you are facing, I believe one of the bravest things you can do is to take charge of your future and write your own story.
I help high-school aged teens and adults navigate real issues like anxiety, depression, grief, stress, panic, loneliness, divorce, identity and relationship issues.
Everyone can benefit from some help once in a while, and finding a therapist who is a good fit can feel stressful and confusing. You want to feel understood, respected, and supported while getting the individual attention you need. Life is too short to be anxious or depressed all the time, surrender to bad relationships, hold grudges, or let trauma control us. I will help you get "unstuck", learn to move beyond emotional pain, and live your life in a healthier way. Whatever it is that you are facing, I believe one of the bravest things you can do is to take charge of your future and write your own story.
Seeking help is not always easy: figuring out what to say, how to say it and if the therapist will understand are amongst just some of the beginnings. Building a good treatment relationship is something that I enjoy with adults, couples and teens. I have more than 20yrs experience in a variety of settings including group practice, private high schools, emergency rooms and insurance companies reviewing care with medical professionals. I can help you as an adult with anxiety, mood issues and overall stressors with work or life. We can figure out prospectives, increase coping options and resolve past unresolved issues, etc.
Seeking help is not always easy: figuring out what to say, how to say it and if the therapist will understand are amongst just some of the beginnings. Building a good treatment relationship is something that I enjoy with adults, couples and teens. I have more than 20yrs experience in a variety of settings including group practice, private high schools, emergency rooms and insurance companies reviewing care with medical professionals. I can help you as an adult with anxiety, mood issues and overall stressors with work or life. We can figure out prospectives, increase coping options and resolve past unresolved issues, etc.
Elizabeth Quigley, LICSW, New Inspiration
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Groton, MA 01450 (Online Only)
You want to feel better and do better in your life, and now, perhaps more than ever, you need someone – someone REALLY helpful – “in your corner” to help you turn things around. I’m willing and able to do just that. Together, we can do this: I use a range of solution-focused approaches: treatments that work (CBT, DBT, and whatever else works). We’ll figure out exactly how you’ve “gotten here,” plan a way out, and I’ll guide you along the way…as we activate your strengths and your inner resources to live a better life. I work with adults, teens, and families and I’m available immediately to give you the help you need and deserve.
You want to feel better and do better in your life, and now, perhaps more than ever, you need someone – someone REALLY helpful – “in your corner” to help you turn things around. I’m willing and able to do just that. Together, we can do this: I use a range of solution-focused approaches: treatments that work (CBT, DBT, and whatever else works). We’ll figure out exactly how you’ve “gotten here,” plan a way out, and I’ll guide you along the way…as we activate your strengths and your inner resources to live a better life. I work with adults, teens, and families and I’m available immediately to give you the help you need and deserve.
Jennifer Knapp-Hernandez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Groton, MA 01450 (Online Only)
I currently have a waitlist. Managing the ups and downs of everyday life can be challenging. You may be dealing with relationship challenges, work stress, parenting issues, grief or anxiety. You deserve a compassionate therapist -someone to make you feel safe, secure, and connected while you work to meet your therapeutic goals. I work with individuals to gain tools, set goals and process feelings in order to help you lead a happier and healthier life.
I currently have a waitlist. Managing the ups and downs of everyday life can be challenging. You may be dealing with relationship challenges, work stress, parenting issues, grief or anxiety. You deserve a compassionate therapist -someone to make you feel safe, secure, and connected while you work to meet your therapeutic goals. I work with individuals to gain tools, set goals and process feelings in order to help you lead a happier and healthier life.
Cameron Hewitt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Groton, MA 01450 (Online Only)
My treatment approach is solution focused and based on the development of a strong therapeutic relationship. I specialize in helping clients chart the patterns in their lives and working together to translate insight into the tangible change that allows you to live the life you want. I have an extensive background in individual counseling, crisis treatment, education, child protection, and school counseling. I have been a practicing clinical social worker since 2013 as well as an adjunct faculty member at Mt. Wachusett Community College.
My treatment approach is solution focused and based on the development of a strong therapeutic relationship. I specialize in helping clients chart the patterns in their lives and working together to translate insight into the tangible change that allows you to live the life you want. I have an extensive background in individual counseling, crisis treatment, education, child protection, and school counseling. I have been a practicing clinical social worker since 2013 as well as an adjunct faculty member at Mt. Wachusett Community College.
Always coming from a place of respect, warmth and authenticity I provide psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults. It is my belief and has been my experience that individuals are resilient and have a wealth of resources within. Drawing from 27 years of training and experience in a variety of settings, we will use a collaborative approach to unearth and/or to build on strengths that develop insight and that foster healing and growth.
Always coming from a place of respect, warmth and authenticity I provide psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults. It is my belief and has been my experience that individuals are resilient and have a wealth of resources within. Drawing from 27 years of training and experience in a variety of settings, we will use a collaborative approach to unearth and/or to build on strengths that develop insight and that foster healing and growth.
Are you looking for a trusted and experienced therapist to support you on your journey towards better mental health and overall well-being? Look no further. As a licensed mental health counselor with over two decades of experience, I understand how challenging it can be to navigate life's stressors and maintain a healthy balance. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, relationship issues, parenting challenges, work-related or general life stressors, I am here to help. Utilizing evidence-based therapy techniques, I provide tailored support to help improve your mood, manage stress, and build stronger relationships.
Are you looking for a trusted and experienced therapist to support you on your journey towards better mental health and overall well-being? Look no further. As a licensed mental health counselor with over two decades of experience, I understand how challenging it can be to navigate life's stressors and maintain a healthy balance. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, relationship issues, parenting challenges, work-related or general life stressors, I am here to help. Utilizing evidence-based therapy techniques, I provide tailored support to help improve your mood, manage stress, and build stronger relationships.
Rosanna M Casavecchia
Occupational Therapist, OTR/L, MT, CEAS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Groton, MA 01450
To establish a relationship with a therapist takes time and can be rewarding when you are able to build trust, knowing you are able to confide and share your perspective, your story. This process allows the individual the opportunity to gain clarity in a setting that is confidential and accepting. All too often emotional/physical pain can have a significant impact on our ability to remain independent, self-reliant, engaged in everyday tasks and life roles at level of independence that is rewarding to oneself and those they care for. As an Occupational Therapist with a background in behavioral health, I take a holistic approach.
To establish a relationship with a therapist takes time and can be rewarding when you are able to build trust, knowing you are able to confide and share your perspective, your story. This process allows the individual the opportunity to gain clarity in a setting that is confidential and accepting. All too often emotional/physical pain can have a significant impact on our ability to remain independent, self-reliant, engaged in everyday tasks and life roles at level of independence that is rewarding to oneself and those they care for. As an Occupational Therapist with a background in behavioral health, I take a holistic approach.
Prefer working with women of all ages who are undergoing life transitions and seeking personal and/or professional growth. A typical client would be someone who is one or more of the following: pregnant, a new mother, recent grad, entering or changing professions, experiencing work/professional stress, experiencing relationship issues including divorce, empty nest, retirement.
Prefer working with women of all ages who are undergoing life transitions and seeking personal and/or professional growth. A typical client would be someone who is one or more of the following: pregnant, a new mother, recent grad, entering or changing professions, experiencing work/professional stress, experiencing relationship issues including divorce, empty nest, retirement.
I have my Masters in Clinical Psychology and started my private practice in 2020, but have been working in the field for over 17 years in a variety of different roles and settings, including schools, hospitals, and outpatient counseling centers. I have worked with clients of all ages, demographics, and presenting issues/concerns and utilize an integrated approach based on multiple modalities of treatment. I have experience providing individual, family, and couples therapy. As a therapist, I view the therapeutic relationship, including the trust and rapport that I build with clients, as fundamental and central to the work.
I have my Masters in Clinical Psychology and started my private practice in 2020, but have been working in the field for over 17 years in a variety of different roles and settings, including schools, hospitals, and outpatient counseling centers. I have worked with clients of all ages, demographics, and presenting issues/concerns and utilize an integrated approach based on multiple modalities of treatment. I have experience providing individual, family, and couples therapy. As a therapist, I view the therapeutic relationship, including the trust and rapport that I build with clients, as fundamental and central to the work.
I work with children and teens treating a variety of concerns including mood and attentional issues, defiance and conduct problems, social skills deficits, substance abuse, academic underperformance, and general family conflict. I enjoy working with adolescents and their families and am well versed in treating at-risk teens and those who have been resistant or challenging to engage in counseling. My treatment approach is family-oriented and my focus is on educating and empowering parents while working individually with children and teens to help them understand their behavior and find healthier ways to cope with the stresses they are facing.
I work with children and teens treating a variety of concerns including mood and attentional issues, defiance and conduct problems, social skills deficits, substance abuse, academic underperformance, and general family conflict. I enjoy working with adolescents and their families and am well versed in treating at-risk teens and those who have been resistant or challenging to engage in counseling. My treatment approach is family-oriented and my focus is on educating and empowering parents while working individually with children and teens to help them understand their behavior and find healthier ways to cope with the stresses they are facing.
During the Corona Virus I am offering phone and video sessions.I am accepting new clients at this time age 18 and over. I will help you get to the crux of your issues. A superb listener, I see each and every one of you in your entirety. Something is out-of-balance, broken and painful which is why you are coming in to see me. I offer Emotionally Focused Therapy for adults and couples, and imbue therapy with meditation, mindfulness and the Constellation Approach, I help you begin to develop a new relationship with yourself. One that will bring peace and a sense of purpose to your life.
During the Corona Virus I am offering phone and video sessions.I am accepting new clients at this time age 18 and over. I will help you get to the crux of your issues. A superb listener, I see each and every one of you in your entirety. Something is out-of-balance, broken and painful which is why you are coming in to see me. I offer Emotionally Focused Therapy for adults and couples, and imbue therapy with meditation, mindfulness and the Constellation Approach, I help you begin to develop a new relationship with yourself. One that will bring peace and a sense of purpose to your life.
Hilary Curtis
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, CCATP, CAIMHP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Groton, MA 01450
Waitlist for new clients
Co-Founder of Maxant & Curtis Mental Health. Finding a therapist is about the "match" as much as about the skill and experience of the clinician. I find that clients who feel the "match" with my work are looking for a practical dialogue about active problem solving, as well as feelings of trust and connection. The journey to find a matching therapist can be frustrating, and I work with clients to identify that early in the process. In therapy, some of our most difficult thoughts and feelings need a safe and supportive place to be heard, and ensuring that our work will be safe and respectful to your needs is goal number one.
Co-Founder of Maxant & Curtis Mental Health. Finding a therapist is about the "match" as much as about the skill and experience of the clinician. I find that clients who feel the "match" with my work are looking for a practical dialogue about active problem solving, as well as feelings of trust and connection. The journey to find a matching therapist can be frustrating, and I work with clients to identify that early in the process. In therapy, some of our most difficult thoughts and feelings need a safe and supportive place to be heard, and ensuring that our work will be safe and respectful to your needs is goal number one.
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.