Female Therapists in Hampshire County, MA

Please note I am not accepting new clients. I work with adults who are going through difficult transitions in life (changed relationships, parenting, career moves, grief, postpartum depression and anxiety, menopause). I offer cognitive behavioral strategies, am solution focused, and provide a comfortable confidential space for my clients.

**Email is preferred contact method for first time clients** Have you been feeling stuck, unmotivated, anxious or depressed? Do you find that events from the past getting in the way of living in the way you would like to be? My role as a psychotherapist is to help you move through these feelings to reach your goals. I cultivate a supportive environment in which, together we can uncover the root cause of your struggles, help you heal from the past and develop skills to help you successfully move forward.

How is your life going for you today? What is working and what is not working in your current life? What strategies do you use to cope and to create change and which ones have been effective? Together, through conversation, we'll explore and build upon your strengths, and thus enrich your story of self. In this way, new and exciting possibilities can open up and give you an improved sense of well-being. As a culturally sensitive therapist who works with utmost humility, I enjoy a diverse population of individuals, couples, and families, and I look forward to hearing from you.

Compassionate, engaged therapist available for teens (15+), emerging adults, and adults.

Do you find yourself thinking, "there must be something wrong with me?" The good news is that no, there is not. If you have challenges in relationships, struggle with depression, anxiety, engage in negative self-talk, have a history of trauma, or are just finding yourself having a difficult time and could use support, I can offer you some light at the end of the tunnel. Therapy is a relationship whereby the clinician provides non-judging support and opportunities to help the client see things from a new perspective. When a client is willing to take what they learn and put it into practice, big changes can happen!

I believe change happens in relationship and that everyone has the potential to heal. I have built my practice working primarily with young adults/adults who wish to engage in a longer term therapeutic alliance with the goal of gaining insight into relational patterns in order to achieve more satisfying relationships at home and work. My style is relational. When working with adolescents and young adults, I make an effort to include parents and caregivers in the treatment process by providing psycho-education, family sessions as needed, as well as appropriate referrals for family members.

Client-Driven, Process-Oriented Coaching for: Life Transitions; Relationship & Career Issues; LEGAL Prep; Search for Deeper Meaning in Life; Healers’ Healing Groups, Loss of a Person, Pet, Dream. Individual and Group Coaching. Solo +1 for Relationship Coaching. Healing Healers Groups: limited to 4 clients – 4 sessions. Have you received a Subpoena for a deposition or trial testimony? I offer Legal Prep coaching to help you navigate the treacherous waters of your clients' litigation (I'm a lawyer and a clinical social worker in my other professional paths). Learn to center/ground SELF in a litigious situation.

My specialties include health psychology, relationship issues, depression, anxiety and addictions. I run support groups for MS and Huntington's disease as part of my practice. I have a pragmatic approach to treatment in terms of adapting interventions to meet the needs of the individual. I am interested in mindfulness and its impact on well being. There are so many opportunities to bring about positive change by altering how we relate to both present circumstances and past experience.

I'm on maternity leave until January 2025. Please reach out for openings at that time. For children, behavior is a way to communicate needs. When complex emotions arise through challenging behaviors, parents may be left feeling unsure how to respond. Does your child seem overly anxious? Are they highly distressed when separated from you? Maybe they've experienced a significant loss or you’d like to prepare them for a family life change. Are you an adoptive or foster family wanting help with bonding and building secure attachment? Do you hope to gain clearer insight into your child’s needs and support them through a stressful time?

I am a licensed psychologist who specializes in perinatal mental health and parenting support. Juggling all the needs of self, family, work, & daily life can result in an overwhelming loss of control and losing one’s “self,” which takes a toll on your wellbeing. Whether you’re trying to find your new normal after the newest addition to your family, experiencing postpartum depression or anxiety, trying to process a traumatic birth or NICU experience, or struggling to find parenting methods that work for your child/family, I can help. Raising children takes a village; I can be part of yours.

I have been in practice for almost fifty years. I am the author of six books, forty articles, and am a professor emerita at the Smith College School for Social Work where I co- directed the doctoral program, and directed the theory sequence in the Masters Program for over twenty years. I provide psychodynamicaly oriented relational and insight oriented work with a range of adults who come from many racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds and who have difficulties including anxiety, depression, gender issues, gay lesbian issues, trauma, racial trauma, relationship difficulties and problems in work or retirement.

Now accepting new clients. Thirty years of practice as a psychotherapist have offered me the privilege of coming to understand and be helpful to many people who have presented to me with diverse backgrounds and painful experiences. I would be honored to sit with you, to come to understand and help you find a way through the unique difficulties confronting you today.

I offer individual therapy and specialize in treating depression, anxiety and addiction. I work from the belief that meaningful change is possible, and offer a supportive judgement free environment where we can work together to achieve your goals. I believe that every client comes with a unique background and history, and by exploring it together we can identify goals and overcome obstacles that will lead towards meaningful change.

I work with kids, teens/young adults, families, parents (including perinatal and early child/parenthood), and systems to nurture emotional and systemic wellbeing. I also enjoy work with folks in helping professions, especially educators.

With skilled support you can create the life you want. You sense that more is possible for your life and you are ready to make some needed inner and outer changes. You are motivated to prioritize your mental and emotional wellbeing. I can be your ally, coach, and also help you uncover and heal inner blocks that are getting in your way. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional: Complex Trauma. Traditional talk therapy is often not enough. I am trained in IFS (Internal Family Systems) and I offer a somatic/body-centered approach. Please see my website (heartmindhealing.net) for MANY more details about what I offer.

I like to work relationally, which means that we, together, work on whatever challenges present themselves for you at this time in your life. It is my belief that each of us holds the answers to our own life challenges within ourselves. Therapy can create a supportive framework that can help clear debris from life's path so that one can see the path more clearly. Adult life is often connected to our history, and the culture/environments we grew up in. Therapy can be a place to understand the threads between past and present. I often work with folks who are becoming parents. This phase is complex and can stir the silt of our story.

We all seek a sense of meaning and gratification in our personal and work lives, to be seen and appreciated as we are, and to feel well, alive and whole. I have over 25 years of experience working with adults and teens seeking relief from fear, anxiety, stress, anger, sadness, trauma and isolation & wanting more joy and a sense of wellbeing in their lives. I also have expertise working with people experiencing burnout, and work-related stress. I welcome working with individuals from all backgrounds, races, cultures, and gender identities, and I love working with people from the LGBTQ+ community, activists, artists and change makers.

I work with individuals through all stages of adulthood, who are dealing with a variety of emotional or mental health issues. Some of these include anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic health issues, self esteem and confidence issues, and relationship problems. I enjoy helping my clients through the process of setting their goals for therapy, and helping them work toward them, leading to greater life satisfaction. I also work with individuals who have a history of being abused or devalued by others, whether in childhood, adulthood, or continuing into the present day.

I am passionate about creating space for clients from diverse backgrounds and cultures, to share freely who you are, being able to explore your values, feelings, and thoughts within an authentic and accepting environment. I believe that we each have many layers that influence how we experience the world and our lives. My areas of expertise include addressing depression/anxiety, adjustment to college, grief, life transitions & stress related issues, finding existential meaning/life purpose, academic performance, and LGBTQIA+ together with related issues of marginalization and familial expectations.