Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Lincoln, MA

When you're ready, seeking a good therapist should be straightforward. I work hard to be available, efficient and responsive to your concerns. When you contact me your care begins with a review of your situation and needs. My style is both supportive and collaborative and I take care to ensure that your treatment is individualized. I use only evidence based approaches with an emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. My training and professional experience allow me to address a broad range of issues that include: depression, anxiety, addiction, chronic medical issues, relationship/work conflict, and major life transitions.

I am a clinical social worker with over 30 years experience working with adolescents, adults and elderly clients. My approach is to use humor, validation, and compassion along with collaborative problem solving. I tend to pull from many different modalities such as psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectic behavioral therapy and mindfulness. I have a deep respect for the resiliency of people and help clients tap into their own strengths.

You are likely reading these offerings because you are dissatisfied with some aspect of your life. Be it identity, family, friend, work/school or a past traumatic event, my focus is on helping you sort things out to improve your quality of life. Having a nonjudgmental, compassionate clinician with over 2 decades of individual, couple and group psychotherapy experience may be all you need to get back on track. No current openings.

I specialize in working with women and older adolescent girls in individual therapy, who are experiencing or interested in working on any of the following: Life Transitions, Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Loss, Parenting, Relationship Issues, Emotional Fulfillment and Finding Spirituality on The Journey To Emotional Healing. I am an active psychodynamic clinician, who utilizes object relations theory, family systems theory and cognitive behavioral techniques. Above all, I value the therapist client relationship. Just as a grain of sand emerges as a pearl, I view life as a transformative experience. The pain of what we are faced with provides opportunity for growth.

If you’re here, you’re looking for help with something that's going on for you in your life. Maybe you’re looking for support as you navigate a transition, mourn a loss, or face a challenge. Or maybe something has been affecting you or your relationships, or keeping you stuck, and you're unsure of how to get to a better place. You may even have tried therapy before, but didn’t find it as helpful as you’d hoped, and you might be worried you can’t be helped. Or maybe personal development and self-understanding are important to you, and you welcome therapy as a part of your growth and evolution.

Maybe you are a "people pleaser", constantly torn between your own wishes and a sense of duty to others. Or you keep finding yourself in romantic relationships with the same kind of partner who cannot meet your needs. Perhaps you feel that something is just off and you can't figure out why. Together, we can explore how your attachment experiences are contributing to behavior patterns today. I specialize in relational therapy. This means we will heal your relationship to yourself and with others through forming a healthy relationship with one another. My goal is to help you reach the fullest expression of your authentic self.

My goal is to help clients gain confidence in their ability to handle life's challenges. Through an interactive exchange we will build awareness of how you are currently coping, then work on moving towards more effective ways of being. I have worked for 20 years with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, addiction and personality disorders.

Loving and caring for someone with psychosis, bi-polar disorder and similar illnesses takes a large toll on the entire family system. I provide short term consultation, resources and/or on going support to these families. Having lived experience with this has taught me so much. Is this or other difficult parts of your life weighing you down? Are your relationships upsetting you? Is work a problem? Do you have family conflict? Self-doubt or indecisiveness? I can work with you to relieve emotional burdens and live a better life.

I work mostly with people who suffer from anxiety, depression and general stuckness. I use a mix of approaches, with cognitive-behavioral ones as the biggest component of the mix. I have special interest and expertise in helping people on the autistic spectrum; people who are extremely gifted; people who suffer from anxiety (panic attacks, OCD, phobias, shyness); and people who have trouble buckling down, getting organized, and completing the tasks they want and need to do. I like my clients and enjoy my work.

If you're in a crisis, stuck, or at a turning point you'd like to leverage, a personal counseling retreat is uniquely impactful. It compresses 6-12 months of therapy into a week. The impact is also in the inspiring environment, and sustained process, which allows a deep and more cohesive process. There's time to connect many small dots to a bigger picture. Time to learn, understand and practice new cognitive and behavioral skills. And to cultivate mindfulness and perspective, to practice stepping back to watch distress arise, and then, importantly, pass. You come away with a lived experience of inner resilience, in mind and body.

Having either been through challenges or currently existing in crisis, my clients want to stop merely surviving and instead begin thriving. They see the way things are, and they are no longer satisfied with it. My clients seek understanding, internal peace, and personal growth. They need help clarifying their goals and identifying the methods by which to achieve them. They want to live a life based on their personal values, uninhibited by mental health challenges or relational struggles.

My ideal client would seek therapy for their issues with processing trauma and acknowledging poor coping skills (such as addictions or low participation in life) used in the past to manage symptoms. They would want to use a cognitive behavioral approach to identify their cognitive distortions and negative thinking patterns and bring awareness and change to their behaviors.

I specialize in aiding individuals grappling primarily with anxiety disorders, as well as providing support to entrepreneurs striving to expand their businesses, assisting those facing significant life changes, and guiding individuals seeking stress reduction strategies.

I have experience working with Individuals, Couples, and Families of First responders and marginalized communities struggling with the challenges of complex trauma impacting mental health, including Anxiety, Depressive disorders, PTSD, and substance use disorders.

Kerrin Messina is a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) with 5 years of experience working with individuals that have faced depression, anxiety, relationship issues, stress, chronic illness, grief/loss, substance use, unemployment, trauma, and adjustments that come with life. She is passionate about helping individuals struggling with self-esteem, end-of-life care, and finding that strength within. Kerrin is currently working on obtaining her independent licensure in the state of Massachusetts. Kerrin received her Master's degree in Social Work from Boise State University.

Maybe you find yourself at a crossroads where you don't know what direction to go. Perhaps you lost hope and find yourself questioning your own self-worth and purpose in life. You want to be happy, but the storms in your life don't let you take a breath, and you get tired.

I enjoy working with individuals looking for support with anxiety, depression, and trauma. I have over 10 years experience working in mental health with children, families, and adults. I have experience in person centered, solution focused, trauma informed, crisis interventions, CBT, and mindfulness therapy. I enjoy working with individuals seeking effective strategies and solutions while focusing on the impact that relationships, trauma, and daily life stress has on their functioning. My ideal client would be open and receptive towards therapy and have a desire to improve themselves.

My ideal client has either experienced a past trauma and/or is dealing with anxiety or depression. This client can be someone diagnosed with ASD, as I enjoy working with neurodiverse populations. This client should want guidance and support to develop emotional regulation skills, build positive relationships with others, or process their emotional experiences. I can help support those going through various life transitions, as well as help people develop self-awareness and understanding.

My ideal client is a person who is coming into therapy ready for change. This client would have issues including depression, anxiety, and substance use. This client would need their therapist to help them improve their self-worth, improve their ability to manage their mental health conditions and decrease their substance use. This client's goals would include developing healthy thinking patterns and beliefs about self and others, enhancing their ability to cope effectively with stressors and worries, and acquiring skills to establish a sustained recovery.