Narrative Therapists in Hamilton, MA
Laura Winters Unsworth
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Hamilton, MA 01936
Laura Unsworth is a skilled child, adult, and couples therapist, an expert in attachment and body-focused treatment modalities, and someone who can help you develop the skills and self-compassion needed to embrace a life narrative focused on strength and resilience. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with advanced training in evidenced-based therapies that include Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). She also has growing experience with one of our key modalities at 1A Wellness, Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Laura Unsworth is a skilled child, adult, and couples therapist, an expert in attachment and body-focused treatment modalities, and someone who can help you develop the skills and self-compassion needed to embrace a life narrative focused on strength and resilience. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with advanced training in evidenced-based therapies that include Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). She also has growing experience with one of our key modalities at 1A Wellness, Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Lauren Schonberger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Hamilton, MA 01936
Waitlist for new clients
Our work may be short or long-term, solution-focused or goal-exploring, and may include a variety of therapy techniques such as narrative therapy, mindfulness, attachment-based therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and/or family therapy.
***I am currently full and not taking new clients.*** I work with adolescents, college and grad students, adults, families, and couples. I focus on helping people who want to explore family issues, are working to develop a sense of self, as well as those who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, and life transitions. I have experience working in a multitude of settings, including private practice, hospitals, community centers, outpatient, and private schools.
Our work may be short or long-term, solution-focused or goal-exploring, and may include a variety of therapy techniques such as narrative therapy, mindfulness, attachment-based therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and/or family therapy.
***I am currently full and not taking new clients.*** I work with adolescents, college and grad students, adults, families, and couples. I focus on helping people who want to explore family issues, are working to develop a sense of self, as well as those who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, and life transitions. I have experience working in a multitude of settings, including private practice, hospitals, community centers, outpatient, and private schools.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Beverly, MA. I've been working with children, adolescents, adults, and families for over 10 years. My passion is to help my clients feel capable and connected. I specialize in treating anxiety and depression, issues with body image and perfectionism, and relational difficulties. I have been trained in a range of modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness approaches.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Beverly, MA. I've been working with children, adolescents, adults, and families for over 10 years. My passion is to help my clients feel capable and connected. I specialize in treating anxiety and depression, issues with body image and perfectionism, and relational difficulties. I have been trained in a range of modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness approaches.
I would like to to let my future clients know that for over thirty years I have offered compassionate, solution focused therapy to individuals, couples and families who are changing their lives. Many experienced trauma, a painful loss or difficulty in becoming true to themselves. For some, anxiety, depression or debilitating anger create roadblocks to happiness and connection. Others may be managing health issues, having problems with communication, intimacy, gender identification or sexual behavior concerns. It continues to be a privilege and an honor to be asked to walk with them through to happier, more fulfilled lives.
I would like to to let my future clients know that for over thirty years I have offered compassionate, solution focused therapy to individuals, couples and families who are changing their lives. Many experienced trauma, a painful loss or difficulty in becoming true to themselves. For some, anxiety, depression or debilitating anger create roadblocks to happiness and connection. Others may be managing health issues, having problems with communication, intimacy, gender identification or sexual behavior concerns. It continues to be a privilege and an honor to be asked to walk with them through to happier, more fulfilled lives.
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I use elements of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, cognitive restructuring and expressive therapies to help clients change their internal narrative.
I am a provider who enjoys working with individuals and family units who want to see change in their lives. My clients are the ones who struggle with emotional control/regulation and negative thoughts and wish to learn effective ways to gain control over and in their lives. They are the people who are open to thinking outside the box and tapping into their imaginative/creative side to effect change. Many of my clients struggle with interpersonal conflicts and communication barriers and are seeking to be able to develop coping tools to help improve communication and feel more empowered.
I use elements of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, cognitive restructuring and expressive therapies to help clients change their internal narrative.
I am a provider who enjoys working with individuals and family units who want to see change in their lives. My clients are the ones who struggle with emotional control/regulation and negative thoughts and wish to learn effective ways to gain control over and in their lives. They are the people who are open to thinking outside the box and tapping into their imaginative/creative side to effect change. Many of my clients struggle with interpersonal conflicts and communication barriers and are seeking to be able to develop coping tools to help improve communication and feel more empowered.
Availability: Limited week day hours ( before 6p). My therapy style is practical, gentle and significantly informed by the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model as well as Narrative,Relational, CBT and motivational interviewing frameworks. As a trained reiki master and yoga teacher, I integrate mindfulness-based practices including Reiki, guided imagery and breath work into traditional talk therapy sessions. I support clients in accessing internal resources, such as curiosity, compassion and confidence, to encourage their process of growth, change and healing in a trauma-informed and client-directed way.
Availability: Limited week day hours ( before 6p). My therapy style is practical, gentle and significantly informed by the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model as well as Narrative,Relational, CBT and motivational interviewing frameworks. As a trained reiki master and yoga teacher, I integrate mindfulness-based practices including Reiki, guided imagery and breath work into traditional talk therapy sessions. I support clients in accessing internal resources, such as curiosity, compassion and confidence, to encourage their process of growth, change and healing in a trauma-informed and client-directed way.
Using an attachment theory lens with a narrative therapy influence we will find the meaning you make of intimacy, sex and connection to help you create that big picture of your ideal relationship.
Are you and your partner struggling to find your way back to each other? Do you find it easier to talk to friends about sex and intimacy than to the person you’re having sex with? Do you feel there’s a part of yourself that you haven’t yet been able to tap into that holds information about how you can be your most authentic sexual self? I work with couples and individuals to ask and answer these questions and use that information as puzzle pieces to put together the big picture of what your most loving, most intimate, most connected relationship can look like, whether to a partner or to yourself.
Using an attachment theory lens with a narrative therapy influence we will find the meaning you make of intimacy, sex and connection to help you create that big picture of your ideal relationship.
Are you and your partner struggling to find your way back to each other? Do you find it easier to talk to friends about sex and intimacy than to the person you’re having sex with? Do you feel there’s a part of yourself that you haven’t yet been able to tap into that holds information about how you can be your most authentic sexual self? I work with couples and individuals to ask and answer these questions and use that information as puzzle pieces to put together the big picture of what your most loving, most intimate, most connected relationship can look like, whether to a partner or to yourself.
I use Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Narrative Therapy, CBT, Art Therapy, and Solution Focused approaches for brief counseling.
Telehealth Only - Licensed in MA, NH, and VT. I am passionate about helping people overcome and grow from life's difficulties. I work with young adults and women to discover their strength and resiliency. I am committed to bringing authenticity and compassion to each moment through mindfulness and empathy. I offer a nonjudgmental flexible approach that will not rush you in the process of growth. My therapeutic approach blends cognitive-behavioral techniques with concrete solutions and coping strategies, equipping my clients with practical tools to manage stress, anxiety, and life transitions.
I use Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Narrative Therapy, CBT, Art Therapy, and Solution Focused approaches for brief counseling.
Telehealth Only - Licensed in MA, NH, and VT. I am passionate about helping people overcome and grow from life's difficulties. I work with young adults and women to discover their strength and resiliency. I am committed to bringing authenticity and compassion to each moment through mindfulness and empathy. I offer a nonjudgmental flexible approach that will not rush you in the process of growth. My therapeutic approach blends cognitive-behavioral techniques with concrete solutions and coping strategies, equipping my clients with practical tools to manage stress, anxiety, and life transitions.
He sees individuals and couples beyond their diagnoses, adopting a strengths-based method that draws on various modalities like CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Interventions, and Gottman methods for couples.
John is a compassionate mental health counselor working with individuals and couples. He has extensive experience in various settings. He provides non-judgmental therapy for adults facing challenges like relationship/marital distress, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, trauma, and suicidal ideation. John believes in personalized, goal-oriented therapy to empower clients to achieve sustainable, long-term wellness by using a person-centered approach with an organic blend of evidence-based practices.
He sees individuals and couples beyond their diagnoses, adopting a strengths-based method that draws on various modalities like CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Interventions, and Gottman methods for couples.
John is a compassionate mental health counselor working with individuals and couples. He has extensive experience in various settings. He provides non-judgmental therapy for adults facing challenges like relationship/marital distress, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, trauma, and suicidal ideation. John believes in personalized, goal-oriented therapy to empower clients to achieve sustainable, long-term wellness by using a person-centered approach with an organic blend of evidence-based practices.
Modern Soul Therapy LLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, R-DMT, LCPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salem, MA 01970 (Online Only)
We have immediate openings! As the owner of Modern Soul Therapy LLC, we strive to cultivate a deep sense of empathy and non-judgment to build a safe, collaborative, and empowering environment for clients to truly thrive! My belief in the power of human resilience drives my work with clients, resulting in an eclectic, creative, and client-centered approach. I have extensive knowledge in trauma informed care, evidenced based practices such as CBT, DBT, and ACT, creative arts therapies, narrative therapy techniques, existential therapy, positive psychology, somatic/body based therapy and mindfulness.
We have immediate openings! As the owner of Modern Soul Therapy LLC, we strive to cultivate a deep sense of empathy and non-judgment to build a safe, collaborative, and empowering environment for clients to truly thrive! My belief in the power of human resilience drives my work with clients, resulting in an eclectic, creative, and client-centered approach. I have extensive knowledge in trauma informed care, evidenced based practices such as CBT, DBT, and ACT, creative arts therapies, narrative therapy techniques, existential therapy, positive psychology, somatic/body based therapy and mindfulness.
Laura Coffey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Danvers, MA 01923
Waitlist for new clients
My practice utilizes techniques from CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Collaborative Problem Solving.
Welcome! I'm glad you found your way here. I currently have openings for daytime appointments only. I have 10 years of experience working with clients across the lifespan. I provide therapy for children (ages 5 and up), adolescents, adults, and older adults.
My practice utilizes techniques from CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Collaborative Problem Solving.
Welcome! I'm glad you found your way here. I currently have openings for daytime appointments only. I have 10 years of experience working with clients across the lifespan. I provide therapy for children (ages 5 and up), adolescents, adults, and older adults.
Using clinical skills associated with Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT), narrative, EFT and trauma-focused expressive modalities, I create an environment of safety and respect for the client.
My practice is focused on helping clients gain insight and compassion for themselves and others. I am dedicated to a strengths-based model and work with clients to set obtainable treatment goals and tailor my approach to individual needs and capabilities. I encourage my clients to build healthy new attachments and strong support networks. I closely follow an empowerment model in order to build strength and resilience through self-actualization and positive self-regard.
Using clinical skills associated with Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT), narrative, EFT and trauma-focused expressive modalities, I create an environment of safety and respect for the client.
My practice is focused on helping clients gain insight and compassion for themselves and others. I am dedicated to a strengths-based model and work with clients to set obtainable treatment goals and tailor my approach to individual needs and capabilities. I encourage my clients to build healthy new attachments and strong support networks. I closely follow an empowerment model in order to build strength and resilience through self-actualization and positive self-regard.
Catia Simone Riley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Salem, MA 01970 (Online Only)
I have been in the mental health field for over 14 years and have experience with narrative therapy, CBT, CPT, mindfulness, solution focused, and many other treatment modalities.
My purpose is to help others heal. Regardless of our background and our story we all share a common thread. My goal is to help others reconnect with their body and help them release stuck energy. I use a variety of treatment modalities, while being compassionate, and staying true to my values. By sharing tools and techniques that are evidence based, I believe therapy is an essential component for anyone who wants to heal, grow, and learn more about themselves.
I have been in the mental health field for over 14 years and have experience with narrative therapy, CBT, CPT, mindfulness, solution focused, and many other treatment modalities.
My purpose is to help others heal. Regardless of our background and our story we all share a common thread. My goal is to help others reconnect with their body and help them release stuck energy. I use a variety of treatment modalities, while being compassionate, and staying true to my values. By sharing tools and techniques that are evidence based, I believe therapy is an essential component for anyone who wants to heal, grow, and learn more about themselves.
Sofia Lopez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beverly, MA 01915 (Online Only)
My therapeutic style includes narrative therapy, play therapy, solution-focused therapy, MI, and CBT.
Are you or your child struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment disorders, or mood disorders? Do you seek a safe, non-judgmental space to explore and process your experiences? Are you seeking to increase your ability to navigate life's challenges skillfully? I specialize in family therapy and gender-affirming care for LGBTQIA+ youth and support children (age 8+), teens, and young adults just like you. My goal is to help you feel understood and supported as you work towards your personal goals. Let's create a path to healing together.
My therapeutic style includes narrative therapy, play therapy, solution-focused therapy, MI, and CBT.
Are you or your child struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment disorders, or mood disorders? Do you seek a safe, non-judgmental space to explore and process your experiences? Are you seeking to increase your ability to navigate life's challenges skillfully? I specialize in family therapy and gender-affirming care for LGBTQIA+ youth and support children (age 8+), teens, and young adults just like you. My goal is to help you feel understood and supported as you work towards your personal goals. Let's create a path to healing together.
Nicholas Esposito
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Marblehead, MA 01945 (Online Only)
Reaching out for support or help is such a brave step, and I do believe we have the possibility to change our own narrative and make informed decisions about our future.
Many clients I've seen have struggled with depression, anxiety, trauma, adjustment issues, eating disorders, and LGBTQ+ issues. I have also provided support to loved ones as well. I like to provide a safe & nurturing space for you to explore your past and help develop your future. I use a strength's based and developmental approach to understand your needs and skills. I hope to be a space in your week for you to recharge, analyze yourself, and continue positive coping skills. I have over a decade's worth experience working with adolescents, students, and adults.
Reaching out for support or help is such a brave step, and I do believe we have the possibility to change our own narrative and make informed decisions about our future.
Many clients I've seen have struggled with depression, anxiety, trauma, adjustment issues, eating disorders, and LGBTQ+ issues. I have also provided support to loved ones as well. I like to provide a safe & nurturing space for you to explore your past and help develop your future. I use a strength's based and developmental approach to understand your needs and skills. I hope to be a space in your week for you to recharge, analyze yourself, and continue positive coping skills. I have over a decade's worth experience working with adolescents, students, and adults.
Patrick Michael Travis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Beverly, MA 01915 (Online Only)
Patrick has training and experience in using CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, Solutions-focused Therapy, Couples/Relationship Counseling, Career Counseling, Exposure Therapy, Mindfulness, Group Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Culturally Sensitive Therapy, Narcissist Survivors, PTSD, Trauma, and Strength-based modalities.
Patrick is a mental health counselor who cares most about providing a judgment-free and safe space for anyone seeking therapy. His diverse experience in outpatient and community behavioral health clinics has informed his strengths-based and collaborative approach to his clients. Patrick works with adults of all ages in setting personalized short and long-term goals. He focuses on cultivating a solid relationship with his clients through empathy, compassion, curiosity, humor, authenticity, and respect as he fundamentally believes that doing so ensures the best outcomes long-term.
Patrick has training and experience in using CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, Solutions-focused Therapy, Couples/Relationship Counseling, Career Counseling, Exposure Therapy, Mindfulness, Group Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Culturally Sensitive Therapy, Narcissist Survivors, PTSD, Trauma, and Strength-based modalities.
Patrick is a mental health counselor who cares most about providing a judgment-free and safe space for anyone seeking therapy. His diverse experience in outpatient and community behavioral health clinics has informed his strengths-based and collaborative approach to his clients. Patrick works with adults of all ages in setting personalized short and long-term goals. He focuses on cultivating a solid relationship with his clients through empathy, compassion, curiosity, humor, authenticity, and respect as he fundamentally believes that doing so ensures the best outcomes long-term.
Sarah Finnie | Shoreline Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beverly, MA 01915
Treatment approaches include trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), CBT, play, art and narrative based therapy.
ATTN: to be added to the waitlist, please fill out a new client request form at www.shorelinecounselingservices.org. Full for summer so please include availability for fall! Also visit the 'FAQ' tab for answers to common questions about starting therapy. I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. I received a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Boston University with a focus on childhood trauma. I have worked in community based mental health, schools and group private practice with children and teenagers since 2017. I see clients between the ages of 6-21 years old at the start of treatment.
Treatment approaches include trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), CBT, play, art and narrative based therapy.
ATTN: to be added to the waitlist, please fill out a new client request form at www.shorelinecounselingservices.org. Full for summer so please include availability for fall! Also visit the 'FAQ' tab for answers to common questions about starting therapy. I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. I received a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Boston University with a focus on childhood trauma. I have worked in community based mental health, schools and group private practice with children and teenagers since 2017. I see clients between the ages of 6-21 years old at the start of treatment.
I utilize a trauma informed lens in my practice and pull from Attachment Based modalities, Acceptance and Commitment based strategies, and Narrative Therapy to help my clients redefine their trauma.
I believe one of the bravest things you can do is to understand your own story. In therapy with me I prioritize our therapeutic alliance, while we work on your goals, as I understand how vulnerable and unique the therapy relationship is. I do this by using a warm and empathetic approach and honoring that trust gets built slowly over time. I also try to bring in humor when appropriate and further allow my clients to feel like an equal partner in their treatment. I know there is no one size fits all to therapy and I want to make sure you and your unique needs are at the forefront of our work together.
I utilize a trauma informed lens in my practice and pull from Attachment Based modalities, Acceptance and Commitment based strategies, and Narrative Therapy to help my clients redefine their trauma.
I believe one of the bravest things you can do is to understand your own story. In therapy with me I prioritize our therapeutic alliance, while we work on your goals, as I understand how vulnerable and unique the therapy relationship is. I do this by using a warm and empathetic approach and honoring that trust gets built slowly over time. I also try to bring in humor when appropriate and further allow my clients to feel like an equal partner in their treatment. I know there is no one size fits all to therapy and I want to make sure you and your unique needs are at the forefront of our work together.
Stephanie Clark
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Beverly, MA 01915 (Online Only)
Stephanie creates a compassionate and nonjudgmental space for her clients to participate in the therapeutic process. As a clinician, she draws from a blend of therapeutic approaches such as narrative, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and mindfulness based therapies. Stephanie believes that cultivating present-moment awareness helps individuals develop a deeper understanding of their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
Stephanie creates a compassionate and nonjudgmental space for her clients to participate in the therapeutic process. As a clinician, she draws from a blend of therapeutic approaches such as narrative, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and mindfulness based therapies. Stephanie believes that cultivating present-moment awareness helps individuals develop a deeper understanding of their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
After growing up in Massachusetts, a lifetime of travel opened my eyes and heart to the many ways people live and make meaning of experience. This perspective has informed the strengths-based, person-centered approach to my work as a therapist and coach. Social work has been central to my professional life long before receiving my degree. I began my career leading youth programs before moving to domestic violence advocacy work and program facilitation of women's groups. Through a narrative therapy lens, I work with clients to make meaning of their life experiences and live more closely to the values they feel are most important.
After growing up in Massachusetts, a lifetime of travel opened my eyes and heart to the many ways people live and make meaning of experience. This perspective has informed the strengths-based, person-centered approach to my work as a therapist and coach. Social work has been central to my professional life long before receiving my degree. I began my career leading youth programs before moving to domestic violence advocacy work and program facilitation of women's groups. Through a narrative therapy lens, I work with clients to make meaning of their life experiences and live more closely to the values they feel are most important.
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Is narrative therapy evidence-based?
Narrative therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy. Some small studies do show that depressed and anxious individuals who were treated with narrative therapy reported improvement in anxiety and depression symptoms.
How long does narrative therapy last?
Narrative therapy is less structured when compared with psychoanalysis, for example. Narrative therapy is more open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a few months, and sometimes a year or longer. Patients see their therapist one to two times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a person’s challenges and progress. Individuals can also practice the principles of narrative therapy after treatment has ended.
Does narrative therapy work?
Narrative therapy can help a person manage or reduce symptoms of conditions like depression or anxiety. This type of therapy encourages a person to reflect on the moments of their life when their particular problem was not at the forefront of their minds—perhaps life celebrations, achievements, and other successes. The individual is encouraged to rewrite their storyline as if their particular problem was not part of their life. This therapy may offer benefits that are hard to measure.
What are the possible limitations of narrative therapy?
Narrative therapy is person-centered or client-centered, and the health professional pays more attention to the subjective narratives that are constructed by the client, as opposed to other objective measures. The therapist privileges the individual’s perspective over all others. This open form may feel frustrating for individuals seeking a more structured approach; certainly, no one therapy type will work for every individual.