Female Therapists in Hampshire County, MA

My clients are usually children with challenging behavior because of their temperament or diagnosis, but I also work with kids whose parents need help solving an isolated behavioral problem. Issues might include: emotional regulation, physical aggression, anxiety, tantrums, potty training, sleeping in their own bed at night, and following directions. Typical diagnoses include ADHD or ADD, anxiety, autism, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder. I also work with clients of all ages who have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). My goal is to use the most effective therapeutic approach that is maximally efficient.

I approach each client by trying to determine what is unique about you as a result of your life story. I place paramount value in our counseling sessions on your strengths and courage to discover a positive path to growth and well-being. My practice focuses on counseling individuals who want to work on: personal relationships; overcoming depression and/or anxiety; grief and loss issues; life transitions; and/or personal growth. I have a particular interest in perinatal and postpartum mental health with a focus on: pregnancy loss; pregnancy termination; depression and anxiety during pregnancy; and postpartum depression and anxiety.

By cultivating the qualities of Self in my work with you, we'll open pathways to your health - moving beyond depression, anxiety, trauma - transforming old patterns you realize are no longer effective. Your true strengths emerge. bringing creativity and natural solutions to problems. Being open-minded to your unique and diverse ways of living, thinking and being, we explore the journey toward safe and positive ways of relating to yourself and others.

I am a licensed clinical social worker and former Yale University faculty member. I have almost 20 years of experience working with a variety of ages: children and families, adolescents, adults and couples. I believe that my clients are the experts on their own lives and that my role as a therapist is to facilitate and empower personal growth. In therapy sessions I combine active listening and empathy with teaching clients new skills they can use to better regulate their emotions and change their behavior. I also help clients to develop greater self-awareness and insight so they can better understand themselves.

Tuesday Availability! Are you ready to take the first step toward change? If so, I am here to guide you through the steps along the way. Therapy is a journey, and with guidance you can traverse the obstacles and winding paths. I aim to provide a space where you can explore yourself, identify your strengths and develop the skills to navigate you through your path for change.

Are you up at 2am worried about your child's future? Finding a therapist who gets you and what you are going through can be tough. Whether you or your teen are navigating LGBTQ+ identity, recovering from trauma, or managing anxiety or mood swings, you'll find our support grounded in empathy and understanding. I offer parent coaching for caregivers striving to support their child post-coming out, a journey that can feel overwhelming without the right tools. With a wealth of experience in assisting queer and trans youth and their families, I'm committed to guiding you. Let me support you so you don't have to worry or wonder alone.

Do you love your kids but sometimes don't like them much? It can feel very isolating when you are struggling as a parent or caregiver to young children - or when your little is struggling. Thoughts like, "Am I doing this right?", "What is happening?!", "How can we get on a good track?". Reaching out for support is a sign that you are ready to shift to a more positive approach and bring balance back into your family.

Everyone experiences emotions and situations in life that can be overwhelming, burdening, and anxiety-ridden. Many of these symptoms reflect inner conflicts and desires, but also early attachment patterns. Talking to a professional can help you develop insight and change patterns. My training as a psychodynamic psychotherapist and my previous work in neuroscience have shaped my practice philosophy. I believe that we naturally strive toward growth, safety and making relationships fulfilling. I provide a space where we can explore emotional conflicts, and make meaning of them--the basis for change and developing healthier ways of coping.

As we go through life, we can find ourselves feeling “stuck” in patterns or situations that limit satisfaction and create barriers to achieving our goals. Sometimes these patterns develop slowly over time and sometimes circumstances shift rapidly – leaving us overwhelmed and unsure of where to go next. I believe the role of psychotherapy is to create an open and affirming space to explore patterns with compassion and curiosity, clarify values, and make progress towards living an authentic and fulfilling life.

Hi, I’m Michelle and I am glad you are here. I help conscientious women ages 20-45, who struggle with self esteem and confusion achieve clarity and confidence. Are you a young woman feeling confused and inadequate for the current life situations you face? Are you a mother and doubt your parenting? Are you a highly sensitive person and second guess yourself all the time, feeling like you are not as good as others think you are? Do you frequently compare yourself to others and feel you don’t measure up? Have you doubted your ability to skillfully navigate the relationships that matter most in your life?

Practicing since 1999, I have extensive experience treating PTSD/trauma (sexual abuse/assault, partner violence, etc.) and anxiety with EMDR. I'm an EMDRIA approved consultant (for clinicians), preferring short-term EMDR clients. I have a sexual health certification and am comfortable working with consenting non-monogamy, TGNC, and am kink-aware. We use your strengths to overcome current and historical obstacles, including burnout and life stress. Also, now offering private pay intensive EMDR sessions as my ongoing practice is full. Go to stephaniebairdlmhc.wordpress.com for info. I have a small 2-day a week practice.

Life can be hard – it brings us times of feeling alone, scared, sad, ashamed, and uncertain. This can hurt our self, our loved ones, and our ability to lead a fulfilling life. Therapy can provide us with more choices and more control when life becomes hard. As a counseling psychologist, I am deeply committed to providing an affirming and compassionate therapy space where you can explore who you are, where your life is, and take steps towards the life you would like to lead.

Only accepting for individual therapy at this time. I work with people who are seeking a systemic, strengths-based, collaborative approach. My clients are primarily adolescents and adults experiencing relationship difficulties, parenting issues, marital distress, academic and behavioral difficulties, trauma symptoms and/or depressive & anxious moods. Those seeking to reduce daily stress and overwhelm, increase relationship satisfaction, and discover family patterns are a good fit for my approach.

Are you feeling stuck, worn down by life's challenges? Are you exhausted by the day to day, wondering what the point of all of this is? Has life recently come at you so fast you've lost track of where you're going? Maybe you find yourself on auto pilot, disconnected from the people and things you love most. Have you sought comfort in quick fixes that leave you feeling more lost and hopeless? You're not alone, so many people have found themselves in circumstances that leave them feeling drained and without purpose or fulfillment. Wandering the world day to day searching for joy and connection. I'm here to help.

Are you feeling the weight of burnout, anxiety, depression, trauma, or ADHD? Do things you once loved now fill you with dread? I’m here to help you reconnect with your passion, heal, and rediscover your unique voice. In these challenging times, your well-being is crucial. With my extensive experience as a trauma professional, career coach, and clinical supervisor, I am dedicated to supporting your growth. Let’s work together to ensure you thrive. It's time to prioritize you! For coaching and consulting services, go to lyndielaramore.com.

My intention is to help people discover lasting pathways to feel better. I will bring my warmth, heart, experience and presence to our unique collaboration as we focus on how you want to feel in your life. I practice a body-centered approach to counseling. Woven through our talking together will be periods of mindfulness and tuning in as a way to deepen awareness, growth and healing. When we have the support we need--we feel more freedom to be ourselves emotionally, intellectually, physically and spiritually. As distortions release--we naturally heal, improve our relationships, and make authentic life choices that feel good.

I have been a psychotherapist for over 30 years. Early in my career I co-authored a book called Relationships, which explored how marriages either succeeded or failed. My work on the book helped me formulate a way of working with couples, one that was supportive of struggle in the interest of strengthening the relationship bond. I attempt to help couples not only survive but also to thrive. In addition, I do long- term psychodynamic work with individuals . I have worked with many people struggling with depression, anxiety and post traumatic stress.

Dr. DeOliveira works with adult women and gender-questioning/gender non-conforming folks to explore narratives that have restricted their capacities for thriving. She specializes in trauma recovery, mood stability, coping with anxiety, identity exploration, and reproductive health concerns (i.e., pregnancy, postpartum, fertility issues). She is trained to work with issues of sexuality, gender, and marginalized identity, and she has developed a specialty area in supporting the LGBTQ+ and Latinx communities. Dr. DeOliveira also understands that unresolved trauma can keep people from reaching their full potential.

In her practice, Rabia provides care to individuals struggling with mild and major mental illness. At the core of my approach is belief that every individual has a right to self-determination and ability to make and keep oneself whole. Rabia works from a person-centered philosophy that emphasizes meaning in one's life responsibility, and the pursuit 'to be that self which one truly is.'