Women's Issues Therapists in Medway, MA

Have you had a great idea, a POP,  only to talk yourself out of it?  Started a project but abandoned it, telling yourself it was too overwhelming or just not doable?  Wanted to try something new or different and been discouraged by your own thoughts or the words of others?  We all have, haven’t we?  I certainly have.  So what is the driver behind our stopping, getting distracted, being “too busy” and talking ourselves out of actions and desires that will lead to greater fulfillment or happiness?   Fear!  Fear stops us from all things possible, from opening up and receiving the brilliance that this lifetime offers!

Currently Accepting New Clients - I specialize in working with people who may feel stuck in unhelpful thought patterns or behaviors or in situations that don't seem to improve on their own. Sometimes when we face particular life challenges, it can feel like we are wading through knee-deep sand. We find ourselves expending much energy with little result. The reality is that everyone goes through challenging situations in life. While you may have successfully navigated through other difficulties you've faced, sometimes you may need to seek the support of someone who can walk with you through whatever life is throwing at you.

If you're feeling anxious, lonely, sad or overwhelmed right now you are not alone. These are all normal responses to stressful and unpredictable times. It's important that you take time to attend to your emotional needs and well-being. Whether you're a parent trying to juggle work demands while caring for young children or a healthcare professional feeling burnout and compassion fatigue, I can help. The antidote to burnout is having a strong support system and practicing self-care so you can access your inner resilience.

"Pain is the touchstone of all growth." --Bill Wilson. Using a wide range of therapeutic approaches in a safe, non-judgmental environment, my focus is on helping individuals and couples cope with difficult circumstances and challenges including anxiety, depression, anger, addiction/substance abuse, disordered eating, relational conflict, divorce, PTSD/trauma, grief, and life transitions. I seek to help clients address their problems and ineffective behavior by exploring, identifying and defining priorities, problems, values and goals in service of their healing and growth.

My approach to treatment is empathetic and integrative. I have many years of experience as a psychologist. I provide a safe, warm, and supportive environment in therapy where one might effectively cultivate lasting change. I provide individual and family therapy in both short and long term modalities to people with a variety of presenting problems across the lifespan. I use evidenced-based treatments, taking into careful consideration the unique needs of each person. I am skilled in cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance & commitment therapy (ACT), trauma-informed therapy (PE, ARC, TF-CBT), and DBT-informed interventions.

Life sometimes could be better. If you are trying to cope with difficult circumstances, trauma, anxiety, depression, medical concerns, changes in life, or are simply having a difficult time thriving, this is a moment when reaching out for help can be a relief and a bridge to resilience. Our work can help you establish a peaceful, joy filled life with right relationships, sense of purpose, resolution of trauma; and for those attempting success in an endeavor, help to achieve peak performance. Areas addressed include parenting with special needs. I work with individuals, couples, young adults, children, parents, families.

As of Feb 18, 2024 my practice is full. I will post as i have openings going forward. Please contact me only through email. Hello and welcome to my Private Practice. I understand how difficult and scary it can be to take this first step and reach out for help and support. Life sometimes is not easy and we find ourselves navigating issues such as trauma, parenting, relationships. or unexpected loss. My style is oriented around growth and strength. I am here and ready to help.

I have been a social worker for over 23 years. During that time I have had the opportunity to work with many individuals and families experiencing a variety of issues including trauma, addiction, grief and loss, relationship issues and stress. When left unresolved, these issues often cause other problems that prevent us from living our best lives. In therapy, we will collaborate as a team to work towards achieving your goals. I use a client-centered approach and think that developing the client-therapist relationship is essential to helping you address and alleviate the concerns you are having.

Life is difficult and people are often confused about how to manage the emotions and circumstances brought on by those difficulties. I work with families and individuals to resolve issues that prevent them from living a peaceful life. My approach is accepting, eclectic, practical, collaborative, active and mindful. If you are a parent struggling with how to manage your child's behaviors, a couple experiencing a fractured relationship, a teen or individual trying to come to terms with identity or a family dealing with adversity, I practice evidenced based skills that could improve your circumstances and your well being.

As a Certified EMDR Clinician and an Approved EMDR Consultant, I specialize in working with busy career professionals who are seeking to feel unburdened by the past and who are motivated to live their best life. During much of my career I have worked with survivors of relational and complex trauma including sexual assault, domestic violence as well as with adult survivors of childhood trauma. I enjoy working with other helping professionals clinically as well as by providing clinical consultation and supervision.

As a social worker for over twenty years, I have worked with many children, teens, adults and families facing a variety of issues, including trauma, loss, and family conflict. I have a strong clinical background in relational trauma. In therapy, I can work with you on a range of goals, such as learning better ways to cope with anxiety, working through grief, resolving conflict in relationships or finding relief from depression. I draw from different modalities (such as Cognitive Behavioral and Family Systems), always from a strengths-based perspective. Together, we can collaborate to find a therapy approach that is right for you.

Due to a referral increase, please email me in lieu of phone calls. My role as a therapist is to provide a safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment in which to explore the issues creating difficulty for each individual or couple. I treat a range of issues, from depression, anxiety disorders, unresolved grief, adjustment problems, stress management, relationship concerns, GLBT issues, past trauma to an immediate crisis to a general feeling of dissatisfaction with the present state of your life. All of these issues cause a great deal of distress, but can also be opportunities for immense personal growth and change.

Feeling stressed, stuck, or not living the healthiest version of YOU? My passion is to educate & empower women to live life with the highest level of awareness, conscious choice, self-acceptance, interconnectedness, love, meaning and purpose. Freedom, liberation, health, and wellness are the result of conscious choices & authentic living. Let's discover the relationship between your experiences, behaviors, mood, immune system, relationships & overall wellness; uncover conscious/unconscious patterns; gain clarity; learn tools to regulate your nervous system; and move towards optimal wellness of mind, body and soul.

Life can be really challenging and if you feel overwhelmed by it all, you are not alone. Maybe the existing cracks in your “normal” world are now blown so wide open you cannot see the other side? Through my work in both inpatient and outpatient mental health settings I have witnessed first-hand how damaging stress, anxiety, depression, insecurities, loneliness, and low self-esteem can be. Often current coping measures are causing more harm than good, and new ways need to learned. Clients hold the expertise regarding their lives and they know what is helpful and what they are willing to try.

Do you need help learning new coping skills? Assistance with connecting the dots between past and present? Do you want to make a change but do not know where to start? I work with individuals who are experiencing a wide array of challenges such as trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, infertility and postpartum struggles.

Are you trying to do it all and find yourself feeling overwhelmed, depressed, burnt out or depleted? Maybe you are experiencing conflict in your relationships, or worry and anxiety about the future. Maybe you are just feeling stuck, that your life isn't where you want it to be. My goal as a therapist is to create a warm, welcoming, safe space in which you can explore the areas you feel stuck. Together we can explore the thoughts, feelings and behaviors that serve you as well as identify those that don't. We can identify new options and help you make more empowered choices.

I would be a great match for clients who are looking to be more effective in their life. Clients who are suffering from anxiety, depression, mood issues, stress, relationship issues and find themselves repeating past patterns are the types of clients that I can help. Client who want to understand themselves better so they can live the life they want could be a great match. Please note the best way and preferred way to contact me is via the psychology today website email/message function.

In working with clients, I consider the whole person, their mind, their body, their spirit. These three aspects aren’t separate but are in dynamic conversation: chronic physical symptoms are connected to our mental and emotional states, our feelings of depression relate to how we treat and relate to our bodies and sensorial lives. I enjoy supporting people facing life’s challenges, who are looking for a somatic dimension to their healing. I specialize in helping clients navigate difficult relationships, cope with grief and chronic illness, process the pandemic, and manifest greater depth, vibrancy, and purpose in their lives.

Congratulations on your first step to finding help from whatever issue(s) you feel may be holding you back! Truth be told, there is a time in everyone's life when an outsider's perspective is helpful in reframing whatever it is we have going on. As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, I've had the pleasure of working with hundreds of individuals and families struggling with anxiety, mood disorders, family conflict, parentings issues, relationship problems and trauma.