Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Medford, MA

On your self-discovery journey, are you hoping to find balance, reduce stress or panic, feel supported in your relationships, practice positive self-talk, discover tools that really work for you, and/ or reduce negative thought patterns? These are just a few examples of how therapy may be able to help. Together, we can work together to create a plan for your overall mental and emotional health and wellbeing. Thank you for being here and being you!

I currently have openings in my adult psychotherapy group. I am a certified group psychotherapist, with extensive experience working therapeutically with groups. A therapy group provides you with a safe-enough sandbox to explore your interpersonal strengths, challenges, and patterns. We humans are social beings, and our concerns play out within our relationships. With a group, you can explore your interpersonal map with the help of the group and myself.

Having worked in a variety of settings like inpatient and outpatient hospital programs, public schools, and private practice helped me appreciate the uniqueness of the human psyche. In today's world predicament more than ever I am aware of the enormous need for a secure space in which you can regain access to your authentic self and allow it to guide you through your everyday life. Being in touch with your authentic self holds the key to a more fulfilling and balanced life.

In our sessions together, you can expect my therapeutic style to be warm, empathetic and person-centered. Therapy should not be one-size-fits-all and I recognize that every client brings a different story to session. You are the expert of your own experience and I will take the time to understand how we can collaborate together to work on your own personal t

Are you struggling to figure out your place in the world? No one seems to understand? School is not working for you, you aren't getting along with your family, you and your spouse or ex-partner aren't on the same page when it comes to raising the children, or you aren't able to decide how to move forward in your life? There are no easy answers to these problems and sometimes it is helpful to have someone you can talk to who is there just for you.

I’m a firm believer that you don’t need to wait until things get really bad to start therapy. If you're a college student, young adult, or professional dealing with anxiety, depression, gender and sexual identity, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or relationship issues, you're not alone! I take a warm, collaborative approach to identify and resolve patterns that keep you feeling stuck. The foundation of my work is an identity-affirming approach that positions you as the expert of your own experience. I am also specially trained in couples therapy and work with clients in traditional and non-traditional relationship styles.

Accepting new patients. Holistic Psychiatry for women and men. When clients first seek care, they are often experiencing anxiety, despair, depression, mood swings, and feel like their life is falling apart. Despite attempts to move forward, many clients feel stuck. Traditional methods have simply not worked. The clients who come to Pura Vida Psychiatry want more. They want to move their lives in a better direction and have the determination it takes to find a better way.

Our broad goal––of course––is “the end of unnecessary suffering.” Sound about right? While we all strive for this, I specialize in helping folks with a very-unique kind of suffering: OCD. I can tell you that few people understand the pain and complexity of OCD—(even most therapists). I will listen intently to your unique story. Just know that I can introduce you to an arsenal of tools that can help: mindfulness, ERP (exposure and response prevention) and on and on. Yes, thoughts can be “sticky.” But––with hard work––if (or when) those thoughts come back around…they can be as quiet & as harmless as a yellow post-it.

Therapy is a space for you - your thoughts, feelings, hopes, and discoveries. I believe therapy can serve as a holding place for grief, sorrow and righteous anger, as well as a catalyst for intentional changes and new ways of relating to and acting in the world. My style is compassionate, curious, and calm, and my approach includes active listening and reflection, objectivity and accountability, offering new perspectives, and regularly re-visiting and clarifying your wishes and hopes for our work together and for yourself and your life.

Now accepting new clients for both telehealth and in-person sessions. I understand the weight of anxiety and depression - the constant worry, negative self-talk, and isolation. I can help you achieve your goals of managing anxiety, boosting self-esteem, and embracing new experiences. Together, we will identify triggers and empower you to overcome the barriers in your relationships or personal growth. Whether it's pursuing new opportunities, building relationships, or simply feeling good enough, I'm here to support you every step of the way.

Immediate online therapy openings — If you’re navigating multiple stressors or a challenging life event, feeling stuck or burned out, or struggling with negative judgments about yourself, I hope you’ll reach out. I'd love to help you reconnect with joy, meaning, self-esteem, or balance in your life! Therapy can support you as you explore and take steps in the directions that are important to you.

I strive for a space where each individual feel seen, heard and cared for. I aim to bring a warm hearted, respectful and non-judgmental presence in order to create safety to explore thoughts and feelings.

My goal is to foster an empathetic and trustworthy relationship so you can explore what is it that your struggling with in a non-judgmental place. I believe that insight, along with action, can help to make lasting positive change. Many struggle with our past, feel stuck with our current situation, or are overwhelmed with fear of the future. This can lead to behaviors that aren't congruent with the goals we have in mind for ourselves. I want to help you coordinate your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to ultimately get you to a place of happiness.

I am a licensed independent social worker with nine years of experience. I provide therapy to adults looking for support in navigating life stressors or mental illness. I work with my clients to identify and define core values, and explore where there is space in their life to embrace these beliefs more effectively. l utilize elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to examine thought patterns and how they are impacting emotions and behaviors. I provide a non-judgmental space in which clients can set goals for change or have support in coping with challenges.

The default setting in a human being is contentment and pure happiness. We are not meant to live in anguish and instability. If you (or someone you know) are not happy, please contact me. I provide mental health counseling for those adults, children, and couples who wish to improve their lives. I specialize in developing deeper understanding in emotions, relationships, focus and concentration, relaxation, and stress reduction to better control them. I promote well-being through insight and informed discovery.

From the outside you appear put together and accomplished, yet inside you don’t always feel that way. Sometimes you worry about things you can't control, create plans for the possible “what ifs” down the road, and wonder if others will discover that you don’t actually have it all figured out. You can’t calm your mind or find a healthy balance, and it’s getting in the way of your ambitions. You’ve tried managing on your own yet feel stuck. We can work together to harness your inner strengths while mending the parts that make life feel challenging.

I specialize in working with clients experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, and neurodivergence. My belief is that it is critical to examine the structures and dynamics that we both exist within and from which we often experience marginalization. I both have experience in and am greatly passionate about working with LGBTQIA+ clients, clients from racial/ethnic minority backgrounds, and clients on the autism spectrum. I believe that an understanding of the way we navigate the world is integral to better understanding ourselves.