Career Counseling Therapists in Melrose, MA
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I use a variety of approaches and strategies including solution focused, positive psychology, mindfulness, Nurtured Heart success based parenting, narrative therapy, Internal Family Systems, enneagram personality types, career counseling and coaching for the work place.
Each person has their own unique strengths and qualities, as well as unique challenges and circumstances. I help individuals, couples and families utilize their strengths and learn practical strategies to work through obstacles and channel intensity in more productive and creative ways.
I use a variety of approaches and strategies including solution focused, positive psychology, mindfulness, Nurtured Heart success based parenting, narrative therapy, Internal Family Systems, enneagram personality types, career counseling and coaching for the work place.
Each person has their own unique strengths and qualities, as well as unique challenges and circumstances. I help individuals, couples and families utilize their strengths and learn practical strategies to work through obstacles and channel intensity in more productive and creative ways.
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Roger Davies
Psychologist, MA, MEd, ScD
Verified Verified
Melrose, MA 02176
Waitlist for new clients
Research has shown that people don't learn from people they don't like. Effective therapy evolves if the person seeking help likes the helper and experiences the helper as empathic, humble, competent, humorous and caring. Therapy is a respectful, mutually active endeavor between the helper and the patient in which the client feels comfortable, safe, and confident. Constructive therapy gives clients hope: that they will experience increasing well-being; that they will enhance their quality of life; that their social relationships will improve; and they will feel greater congruence between their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors.
Research has shown that people don't learn from people they don't like. Effective therapy evolves if the person seeking help likes the helper and experiences the helper as empathic, humble, competent, humorous and caring. Therapy is a respectful, mutually active endeavor between the helper and the patient in which the client feels comfortable, safe, and confident. Constructive therapy gives clients hope: that they will experience increasing well-being; that they will enhance their quality of life; that their social relationships will improve; and they will feel greater congruence between their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors.
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Kevin S. Reddall, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Melrose, MA 02176 (Online Only)
I have been working as a psychotherapist for 16 years. I primarily saw individual clients in outpatient clinics until 2012, but I also developed an interest in working with couples since starting my private practice 13 years ago. Individual therapy still accounts for the majority of my client caseload, as I specialize in alleviating depression, anxiety, mood regulation, substance/alcohol use, and communication difficulties. I primarily use the treatment modalities of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative therapy, but establishing a therapeutic alliance is most important to start.
I have been working as a psychotherapist for 16 years. I primarily saw individual clients in outpatient clinics until 2012, but I also developed an interest in working with couples since starting my private practice 13 years ago. Individual therapy still accounts for the majority of my client caseload, as I specialize in alleviating depression, anxiety, mood regulation, substance/alcohol use, and communication difficulties. I primarily use the treatment modalities of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative therapy, but establishing a therapeutic alliance is most important to start.
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I bring a rich history of life experiences. Life is like a 3-legged stool. Finding balance today in life can be a struggle but not impossible. I believe looking at the person as a whole by exploring the connections between the biological (your physical self), the psychological (your thought process), and the sociological (your interactions with others). Together these processes bring balance.
I bring a rich history of life experiences. Life is like a 3-legged stool. Finding balance today in life can be a struggle but not impossible. I believe looking at the person as a whole by exploring the connections between the biological (your physical self), the psychological (your thought process), and the sociological (your interactions with others). Together these processes bring balance.
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I currently have availability. Feel free to reach out! I work primarily with teens and adults who want to work through anxiety, depression, and trauma, or improve their ability to manage the stress of life. I strive to help individuals visualize and create a life that brings them fulfillment and joy. As a Mental Health Therapist, my goal is to support you in your journey by offering you a space to talk through worries or behaviors that are impeding your ability to live the life you wish to live.
I currently have availability. Feel free to reach out! I work primarily with teens and adults who want to work through anxiety, depression, and trauma, or improve their ability to manage the stress of life. I strive to help individuals visualize and create a life that brings them fulfillment and joy. As a Mental Health Therapist, my goal is to support you in your journey by offering you a space to talk through worries or behaviors that are impeding your ability to live the life you wish to live.
![Photo of Shu Hui Li, LMHC, LMFT, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a426cf41-34f6-42ea-836b-a6c3d58a1cf8/3/320x400.jpeg)
Everyone has a unique background and life story. I understand everyone has difficulties. Whether you're at crossroads, distressed over troubled relationships, facing difficult challenges or looking for meaning in life, I can work with you on your aspirations. As you begin sensing your inner peace, you will feel the power of hope moving you toward a balanced life, breaking through challenges and improving your relationships with others. To support you toward a balanced life, I will use various therapeutic interventions regarding your emotional, relational, physical, social and family concerns.
Everyone has a unique background and life story. I understand everyone has difficulties. Whether you're at crossroads, distressed over troubled relationships, facing difficult challenges or looking for meaning in life, I can work with you on your aspirations. As you begin sensing your inner peace, you will feel the power of hope moving you toward a balanced life, breaking through challenges and improving your relationships with others. To support you toward a balanced life, I will use various therapeutic interventions regarding your emotional, relational, physical, social and family concerns.
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I believe in a world where people can envision all of their options, realize their potential, and choose to take the necessary steps to reach their goals. I hold a master’s degree in social work from Salem State University and an independent clinical social work license from the state of Massachusetts. I have worked throughout Massachusetts with a variety of populations.
I believe in a world where people can envision all of their options, realize their potential, and choose to take the necessary steps to reach their goals. I hold a master’s degree in social work from Salem State University and an independent clinical social work license from the state of Massachusetts. I have worked throughout Massachusetts with a variety of populations.
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Jessica Slavin Connelly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Melrose, MA 02176 (Online Only)
It takes courage and awareness to reach out for support, and I am glad you are here. I strive for our work together to feel immediately comforting, meaningful, real, and effective in getting to the heart of your core concerns. I work from a trauma-informed, context informed, integrative framework in a warm and interactive environment, drawing from holistic, cognitive, and psychodynamic perspectives and I am a DBT and EMDR certified practitioner. Our relationship matters the most in terms of building trust to achieve goals. On that note, I am a Jewish Therapist. If this is of concern for you, I suggest seeing alternative referrals.
It takes courage and awareness to reach out for support, and I am glad you are here. I strive for our work together to feel immediately comforting, meaningful, real, and effective in getting to the heart of your core concerns. I work from a trauma-informed, context informed, integrative framework in a warm and interactive environment, drawing from holistic, cognitive, and psychodynamic perspectives and I am a DBT and EMDR certified practitioner. Our relationship matters the most in terms of building trust to achieve goals. On that note, I am a Jewish Therapist. If this is of concern for you, I suggest seeing alternative referrals.
![Photo of Betty Jo Bolin - Betty Jo Bolin LICSW Revive Therapeutic Services, LICSW, MAPA, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3d0ebf3b-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Betty Jo Bolin LICSW Revive Therapeutic Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MAPA
Verified Verified
Melrose, MA 02176 (Online Only)
I invite couples, adolescents and adults to identify strengths, acknowledge challenges and develop strategies to solve a range of problems. We can explore ways to save and enhance your relationship. In the first session, I teach tools that you can use immediately to enhance your partnership, open the lines of communication and reconnect as a couple. If you are an overwhelmed parent, I can help you reach out to your teen by employing techniques that can be used in the moment. My professional experience encompasses coping with anxiety, managing chronic illness, grieving losses and achieving balance for an enriched life.
I invite couples, adolescents and adults to identify strengths, acknowledge challenges and develop strategies to solve a range of problems. We can explore ways to save and enhance your relationship. In the first session, I teach tools that you can use immediately to enhance your partnership, open the lines of communication and reconnect as a couple. If you are an overwhelmed parent, I can help you reach out to your teen by employing techniques that can be used in the moment. My professional experience encompasses coping with anxiety, managing chronic illness, grieving losses and achieving balance for an enriched life.
![Photo of Marciana Ramos - Walk With Me Psychology, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/48655111-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I work with individuals, couples, and families to assess and improve things that are interfering with your quality of life. My therapeutic approach incorporates mind and body wellness, focused on recognizing and reducing stressors while improving relationships, boundary-setting, and self-care. Therapy can occur seated in my Winchester Center office or walking on several nearby trails. I also conduct full psychological assessments for clients who are struggling with a suspected learning or attention disorder (or for those who need an updated assessment, for example, to receive accommodations). For more information about my practice, please visit my website.
I work with individuals, couples, and families to assess and improve things that are interfering with your quality of life. My therapeutic approach incorporates mind and body wellness, focused on recognizing and reducing stressors while improving relationships, boundary-setting, and self-care. Therapy can occur seated in my Winchester Center office or walking on several nearby trails. I also conduct full psychological assessments for clients who are struggling with a suspected learning or attention disorder (or for those who need an updated assessment, for example, to receive accommodations). For more information about my practice, please visit my website.
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It takes strength and courage to reach out when you feel that you are struggling and begin the first steps towards healing. All humans have the capability to create change and find true, lasting peace within. As a therapist, I have the honor of joining you on your journey towards self-discovery and creating the life you have envisioned. Each client of mine has an individualistic life experience and I strongly believe in providing an individualistic path to healing. I help clients to set realistic goals for themselves, while reducing unhealthy and/or problematic patterns that prevent personal growth and goal achievement.
It takes strength and courage to reach out when you feel that you are struggling and begin the first steps towards healing. All humans have the capability to create change and find true, lasting peace within. As a therapist, I have the honor of joining you on your journey towards self-discovery and creating the life you have envisioned. Each client of mine has an individualistic life experience and I strongly believe in providing an individualistic path to healing. I help clients to set realistic goals for themselves, while reducing unhealthy and/or problematic patterns that prevent personal growth and goal achievement.
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Kristen White
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Melrose, MA 02176
Not accepting new clients
My specialties include life transitions: commitment, marriage, divorce, career, college, illness, disability, family, and parenting concerns.
I believe that attending to inner experience in the presence of a caring, well-trained, and interested therapist can lead to tangible life improvements. I'd like to work with you to improve your mood, outlook, and relationships. Therapy offers a rich and warm environment to get to know yourself and what it is you would most deeply like to have in your life. Equally importantly, therapy can then help you build the tools and resources (both internal and external) to transform your life.
My specialties include life transitions: commitment, marriage, divorce, career, college, illness, disability, family, and parenting concerns.
I believe that attending to inner experience in the presence of a caring, well-trained, and interested therapist can lead to tangible life improvements. I'd like to work with you to improve your mood, outlook, and relationships. Therapy offers a rich and warm environment to get to know yourself and what it is you would most deeply like to have in your life. Equally importantly, therapy can then help you build the tools and resources (both internal and external) to transform your life.
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Ellen R Kruger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Melrose, MA 02176
Not accepting new clients
I listen with an empathic and attentive ear while maintaining a respectful and gentle curiosity about your concerns and situations. By working together, I will help you to achieve a richer understanding and a deeper compassion for your authentic self and a greater acceptance of the important people in your life. We'll know that therapy has been successful when your emotional pain diminishes and your self-esteem is enhanced. When symptoms of depression or anxiety do not fully respond to "talk therapy," I utilize the services of an RN,CS for medication consultations, and other adjunctive treatments such as EMDR and/or energy healing.
I listen with an empathic and attentive ear while maintaining a respectful and gentle curiosity about your concerns and situations. By working together, I will help you to achieve a richer understanding and a deeper compassion for your authentic self and a greater acceptance of the important people in your life. We'll know that therapy has been successful when your emotional pain diminishes and your self-esteem is enhanced. When symptoms of depression or anxiety do not fully respond to "talk therapy," I utilize the services of an RN,CS for medication consultations, and other adjunctive treatments such as EMDR and/or energy healing.
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As a recent graduate, I am grateful to have started my career as a Licensed Social Worker with Harmony Bay Wellness.
I am a Licensed Social Worker with a passion for decreasing the stigma surrounding mental health and promoting the health and well being of my clients. For my undergraduate degree, I moved from Central Jersey (Yes! It exists!) to South Jersey to attend Stockton University. I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work with a Minor in Behavioral Neuroscience from Stockton, and then moved on to attend graduate school in Philadelphia. I received my Master of Social Work Degree with a clinical concentration from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice in May of 2020.
As a recent graduate, I am grateful to have started my career as a Licensed Social Worker with Harmony Bay Wellness.
I am a Licensed Social Worker with a passion for decreasing the stigma surrounding mental health and promoting the health and well being of my clients. For my undergraduate degree, I moved from Central Jersey (Yes! It exists!) to South Jersey to attend Stockton University. I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work with a Minor in Behavioral Neuroscience from Stockton, and then moved on to attend graduate school in Philadelphia. I received my Master of Social Work Degree with a clinical concentration from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice in May of 2020.
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I am accepting new patients and looking forward to hearing from you ! I have Saturday and evening hours. Sometimes it is hard to cope or deal with our everyday lives, jobs, family, school or relationships. The simplest thing can be overwhelming because of depression, anxiety or other stressors. My job is to work on your ability to be happy and function in life in a way that helps you move ahead and cope with life’s challenges in a manner that helps you accomplish your goals.
I am accepting new patients and looking forward to hearing from you ! I have Saturday and evening hours. Sometimes it is hard to cope or deal with our everyday lives, jobs, family, school or relationships. The simplest thing can be overwhelming because of depression, anxiety or other stressors. My job is to work on your ability to be happy and function in life in a way that helps you move ahead and cope with life’s challenges in a manner that helps you accomplish your goals.
![Photo of Danielle Crescione, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1a0250c8-2f73-4689-8bb6-d074ed78c1b4/2/320x400.png)
My extensive career has been marked by my dedication to working collaboratively with clients to develop coping strategies and problem-solving skills that foster resilience and emotional well-being.
If I were to imagine an ideal client, it would be someone who wants to change no matter what their needs are. It would also be someone who is open to new and innovative treatment modalities. It is also beneficial to have someone who is not hindered in what they discuss. Everything is important.
My extensive career has been marked by my dedication to working collaboratively with clients to develop coping strategies and problem-solving skills that foster resilience and emotional well-being.
If I were to imagine an ideal client, it would be someone who wants to change no matter what their needs are. It would also be someone who is open to new and innovative treatment modalities. It is also beneficial to have someone who is not hindered in what they discuss. Everything is important.
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Rainbow Counseling & Consultation LLC
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Stoneham, MA 02180 (Online Only)
Are you looking for a therapist that understands what it is like to be queer? Or a therapist that can help you navigate the ups and downs of non traditional relationships or family styles? You deserve therapy that is affirming and judgement-free while working through difficulties with communication, intimacy, mental health, sleep, eating, addiction, career stress, faith/religion, gender dysphoria and/or transitioning. You deserve therapy in the comfort of your own home that is easily accessible through computer or phone via secure tele-health.
Are you looking for a therapist that understands what it is like to be queer? Or a therapist that can help you navigate the ups and downs of non traditional relationships or family styles? You deserve therapy that is affirming and judgement-free while working through difficulties with communication, intimacy, mental health, sleep, eating, addiction, career stress, faith/religion, gender dysphoria and/or transitioning. You deserve therapy in the comfort of your own home that is easily accessible through computer or phone via secure tele-health.
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My ideal client is someone who recognizes the importance of their mental health and is motivated to actively engage in the therapeutic process. Someone who is committed to making positive changes in their life, and who sees therapy as a collaborative journey toward improved well-being. Over the course of my career, I have had the privilege of working with a diverse clientele, spanning adolescents, young adults, adults, and geriatric individuals. I strive to create a safe and empathetic space for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. By tailoring interventions to the specific needs of each individual.
My ideal client is someone who recognizes the importance of their mental health and is motivated to actively engage in the therapeutic process. Someone who is committed to making positive changes in their life, and who sees therapy as a collaborative journey toward improved well-being. Over the course of my career, I have had the privilege of working with a diverse clientele, spanning adolescents, young adults, adults, and geriatric individuals. I strive to create a safe and empathetic space for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. By tailoring interventions to the specific needs of each individual.
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Other than the issues listed in my profile, I can coach you to resolve workplace issues that involve other people, fear of presenting, career choices, goal setting, execution, etc.
People say- "You have a problem, get it fixed- go see someone!" I say- "You have 'feelings'- go share them with someone!" 'Problems/issues' has a negative connotation; there are only feelings to start with- it can be fear, love, guilt, desire, anger, inhibition, disappointment, uncertainty. These are a part of human experience and totally normal, you are bound to have them...unless they become extreme or unbearable (that is when they become problems). I will help you in dealing with yourself and not let these feelings become the so-called 'problems'. I am a coach and learning expert that can help you learn 'you'. Let's learn!
Other than the issues listed in my profile, I can coach you to resolve workplace issues that involve other people, fear of presenting, career choices, goal setting, execution, etc.
People say- "You have a problem, get it fixed- go see someone!" I say- "You have 'feelings'- go share them with someone!" 'Problems/issues' has a negative connotation; there are only feelings to start with- it can be fear, love, guilt, desire, anger, inhibition, disappointment, uncertainty. These are a part of human experience and totally normal, you are bound to have them...unless they become extreme or unbearable (that is when they become problems). I will help you in dealing with yourself and not let these feelings become the so-called 'problems'. I am a coach and learning expert that can help you learn 'you'. Let's learn!
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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 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.
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How do I know if I need career counseling?
Determining whether a career counselor is needed involves assessing one's current career and identifying what changes can be made to improve one's overall quality of life. In particular, feelings of loss of motivation, fatigue, anxiety, depression, procrastination, or ongoing levels of high stress can all be indicative of a need for career-related counseling. In addition, individuals changing jobs may want the decision-making support or self-reflection opportunities provided by a career counselor.
Who can benefit from career counseling?
Anyone can benefit from the self-reflection, skill development, and stress management techniques that career counseling can provide. However, individuals who are feeling overwhelmed or burnt out with their current job and individuals considering a major career change may particularly benefit from career counseling to improve their wellbeing. Additionally, individuals who are facing issues in their current job, such as coworker relationship challenges or not meeting performance goals, may benefit from the perspective that a career counselor can provide. College-age or young professionals may also uniquely benefit from career counseling as they make key decisions surrounding education and job training that will impact their career trajectory.
How long does career counseling typically last?
The length of career counseling can vary greatly depending on the needs of the individual and what type of support they are seeking. Career coaching or advising services—which serve clients in a specific, goal-oriented capacity—often last for a shorter duration and are sometimes only a single session or a few sessions in length. In contrast, career counseling as part of a more integrative therapeutic relationship with a counselor may last longer, particularly if the issues faced by the client are longstanding and/or more complex in nature; in such cases, individuals may expect therapy to last multiple months or longer.
How to prepare for career counseling?
Clients can prepare for career counseling sessions by outlining the specific topics they would like to address with the counselor, such as current job challenges or hopes for the future of their career. Compiling one's thoughts on such topics often requires reflection on one's career and future goals, which in itself can be beneficial for session preparation. Clients may also want to put together a list of questions they would like to ask the counselor, particularly if the career counselor they are seeing has particular expertise in a given career area. Conducting research into potential future jobs, training opportunities, or support resources in one's area may also help clients prepare for career counseling by providing them with a background of what resources are available in their area.