Female Therapists in Millbury, MA
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Agata Dyrda-Gacek
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, LICSW, CASAC-G
Verified Verified
Millbury, MA 01527
I believe successful psychotherapy relies on a unique relationship between a client and a therapist that is jointly created; together we discover and nurture the client's needs. I provide insight-oriented therapy with the belief that you, the client, are the expert on your own life. My role is to provide guidance and understanding of your journey. I believe in authenticity in the therapeutic relationship, where I create a safe, warm and empathetic environment for exploration of past and present emotional struggles and psychological blockages to lead you toward your own healing and personal growth.
I believe successful psychotherapy relies on a unique relationship between a client and a therapist that is jointly created; together we discover and nurture the client's needs. I provide insight-oriented therapy with the belief that you, the client, are the expert on your own life. My role is to provide guidance and understanding of your journey. I believe in authenticity in the therapeutic relationship, where I create a safe, warm and empathetic environment for exploration of past and present emotional struggles and psychological blockages to lead you toward your own healing and personal growth.
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Do you ever feel a tug-of-war inside, with different parts of you pulling in various directions? This inner dialogue can be confusing, but a completely natural part of being human. We all have different parts of ourselves, some carrying difficult emotions like shame or anger, while others step in to protect us from those feelings. Therapy is not about fixing something “wrong” with you. Often, our emotional reactions or behaviors are understandable responses to past experiences. What might have once been self-protective or even life-saving can become challenging when our circumstances change, yet the feelings or behaviors linger.
Do you ever feel a tug-of-war inside, with different parts of you pulling in various directions? This inner dialogue can be confusing, but a completely natural part of being human. We all have different parts of ourselves, some carrying difficult emotions like shame or anger, while others step in to protect us from those feelings. Therapy is not about fixing something “wrong” with you. Often, our emotional reactions or behaviors are understandable responses to past experiences. What might have once been self-protective or even life-saving can become challenging when our circumstances change, yet the feelings or behaviors linger.
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Black Rock Counseling and Wellness
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Millbury, MA 01527 (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or depression? Struggling with relationship difficulties, trauma, or self-esteem issues? If you're ready to commit to personal growth and mental well-being, I’m here to help you navigate these challenges and find your path to a healthier, happier life. For the past 12 years, I've been dedicated to supporting individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds in exploring their inner worlds and making positive changes. My clients can expect a compassionate, client-centered approach.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or depression? Struggling with relationship difficulties, trauma, or self-esteem issues? If you're ready to commit to personal growth and mental well-being, I’m here to help you navigate these challenges and find your path to a healthier, happier life. For the past 12 years, I've been dedicated to supporting individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds in exploring their inner worlds and making positive changes. My clients can expect a compassionate, client-centered approach.
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Karine Johnston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CCA
Verified Verified
Millbury, MA 01527 (Online Only)
Perhaps you are an incredibly caring person who puts other people’s needs first. You enjoy giving your time and energy towards making others feel happy, and perhaps you’ve been playing on the sidelines in your own life. But, you secretly fear you won’t get love or respect back if you did not do so. So perhaps, you keep doing and giving and playing quietly. Truth is, this depletes you and leaves you not living the life you were truly meant to live. As head of household or business, you feel tired, stressed and perhaps not as happy as you’d like to be. And, you’ve neglected your own needs in mind, body and spirit for some time now.
Perhaps you are an incredibly caring person who puts other people’s needs first. You enjoy giving your time and energy towards making others feel happy, and perhaps you’ve been playing on the sidelines in your own life. But, you secretly fear you won’t get love or respect back if you did not do so. So perhaps, you keep doing and giving and playing quietly. Truth is, this depletes you and leaves you not living the life you were truly meant to live. As head of household or business, you feel tired, stressed and perhaps not as happy as you’d like to be. And, you’ve neglected your own needs in mind, body and spirit for some time now.
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The decision to seek counseling is a decision to make change happen in your life! While the idea of counseling can be frightening to a person, the process of counseling is often rewarding and quite meaningful. Whether you are struggling with decisions that need to be made, or a personal behavior you wish to change, or a view on your life circumstances that would benefit from an adjustment, counseling can be helpful and can assist you in changing the path of your life to a more rewarding and joyful one.
The decision to seek counseling is a decision to make change happen in your life! While the idea of counseling can be frightening to a person, the process of counseling is often rewarding and quite meaningful. Whether you are struggling with decisions that need to be made, or a personal behavior you wish to change, or a view on your life circumstances that would benefit from an adjustment, counseling can be helpful and can assist you in changing the path of your life to a more rewarding and joyful one.
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Jennifer Bruinsma
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Millbury, MA 01527 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have over 10 years of experience working in the mental health field as a Licensed Mental Health Clinician. Over the years I have successfully treated a wide variety of mental health concerns including anxiety, stress, depression, adjustment disorders and trauma. Mental health is equally as important as physical health and I will help you begin your journey to investing in yourself in order to find the best version of you and work through any of the stress or changes life has thrown your way.
I have over 10 years of experience working in the mental health field as a Licensed Mental Health Clinician. Over the years I have successfully treated a wide variety of mental health concerns including anxiety, stress, depression, adjustment disorders and trauma. Mental health is equally as important as physical health and I will help you begin your journey to investing in yourself in order to find the best version of you and work through any of the stress or changes life has thrown your way.
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I believe one of the bravest things you can do is to begin to understand your own story, and I would love to help you on this journey. Life can be overwhelming at times, things can seem unmanageable and you may not know where to start. If this sounds like you, I am glad you're here. We can take these steps together, to help you heal old wounds and bring new insights to the barriers that may be preventing you from making the changes you desire in your life.
I believe one of the bravest things you can do is to begin to understand your own story, and I would love to help you on this journey. Life can be overwhelming at times, things can seem unmanageable and you may not know where to start. If this sounds like you, I am glad you're here. We can take these steps together, to help you heal old wounds and bring new insights to the barriers that may be preventing you from making the changes you desire in your life.
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Aug 2024: accepting new private pay, or Aetna, Optum (UHC, UBH), Tufts (public & commercial), Harvard Pilgrim & BCBS insrnc. Are you looking for change but don’t know where to start? Let’s get to work! We can define and prioritize your short and long term goals, and develop steps to accomplish them. We will build on your strengths and experiences, while utilizing a combination of both traditional cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), assertive communication skills, and holistic wellness approaches (mindfulness, breath practice, yoga) in order to address anxiety, trauma, stress management, time management, and relationship issues.
Aug 2024: accepting new private pay, or Aetna, Optum (UHC, UBH), Tufts (public & commercial), Harvard Pilgrim & BCBS insrnc. Are you looking for change but don’t know where to start? Let’s get to work! We can define and prioritize your short and long term goals, and develop steps to accomplish them. We will build on your strengths and experiences, while utilizing a combination of both traditional cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), assertive communication skills, and holistic wellness approaches (mindfulness, breath practice, yoga) in order to address anxiety, trauma, stress management, time management, and relationship issues.
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Maya Gengarelli Ribot
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Millbury, MA 01527
You’re an over thinker and a deep feeler. You have a habit of putting others first and it's starting to take a toll on your body - Racing thoughts, sleepless nights, dwelling on things from yesterday, that flutter in your belly...You know all the things that should make it better but you feel frozen and unable to take action. Maybe you've tried talk therapy before but you still don’t FEEL different. You’ve been feeling this yuck in your body for a while now and you’re finally ready to do something about it.
You’re an over thinker and a deep feeler. You have a habit of putting others first and it's starting to take a toll on your body - Racing thoughts, sleepless nights, dwelling on things from yesterday, that flutter in your belly...You know all the things that should make it better but you feel frozen and unable to take action. Maybe you've tried talk therapy before but you still don’t FEEL different. You’ve been feeling this yuck in your body for a while now and you’re finally ready to do something about it.
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I believe it takes a village to raise a family, work, get a higher education; but for some of us, we don't have a village. We don't have support from the people in our lives that should be there to support us when we need it. This lack of support can make us feel isolated, misunderstood, stuck; and for those of us suffering from additional stressors such as mental health concerns, anxiety, depression, lack of work, grief, chronic illness, relationship problems, it can feel very lonely.
I believe it takes a village to raise a family, work, get a higher education; but for some of us, we don't have a village. We don't have support from the people in our lives that should be there to support us when we need it. This lack of support can make us feel isolated, misunderstood, stuck; and for those of us suffering from additional stressors such as mental health concerns, anxiety, depression, lack of work, grief, chronic illness, relationship problems, it can feel very lonely.
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Andrea's areas of specialty are anxiety and depression, women's emotional health, family therapy, trauma treatment, spectrum disorders, and self harm. Andrea is able to work with families both on the individual and relationship level. She takes the approach that in order for the family to interact with one another in a healthy way, the individual members must feel respected, heard, and valued. I use a holistic approach to support the When past trauma interferes in our ability to balance our lives, we need to learn the tools that can help to support the whole person and allow healing.
Andrea's areas of specialty are anxiety and depression, women's emotional health, family therapy, trauma treatment, spectrum disorders, and self harm. Andrea is able to work with families both on the individual and relationship level. She takes the approach that in order for the family to interact with one another in a healthy way, the individual members must feel respected, heard, and valued. I use a holistic approach to support the When past trauma interferes in our ability to balance our lives, we need to learn the tools that can help to support the whole person and allow healing.
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Kylie Rogan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Millbury, MA 01527 (Online Only)
Immediate openings! Congratulations on taking the first step to living your best life. Change can be scary, but with the right support, it can open doors to a life you never imagined. I have been in the therapy world for about 8 years now and through this journey, I have learned that there is not a single story that is the same. Therapy should be about the individual and meeting them where they’re at. I utilize an eclectic range of therapy modalities to help you identify your starting point and also identify what life will look like at the end of your therapy journey. I will start where you are at and we can work together as a team.
Immediate openings! Congratulations on taking the first step to living your best life. Change can be scary, but with the right support, it can open doors to a life you never imagined. I have been in the therapy world for about 8 years now and through this journey, I have learned that there is not a single story that is the same. Therapy should be about the individual and meeting them where they’re at. I utilize an eclectic range of therapy modalities to help you identify your starting point and also identify what life will look like at the end of your therapy journey. I will start where you are at and we can work together as a team.
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Mind. Body. PowHER., LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, SAC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Millbury, MA 01527
Mind. Body. PowHER., LLC is a mental health counseling practice dedicated to supporting women in their journey towards health, wellness, and reclaiming their powHER. Are you are a mom trying to balance it all and still never feel like you're doing enough? Or a woman struggling in your relationships, managing stress, or dealing with anxiety, perfectionism, or OCD? We are here to help!
Mind. Body. PowHER., LLC is a mental health counseling practice dedicated to supporting women in their journey towards health, wellness, and reclaiming their powHER. Are you are a mom trying to balance it all and still never feel like you're doing enough? Or a woman struggling in your relationships, managing stress, or dealing with anxiety, perfectionism, or OCD? We are here to help!
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Now accepting new clients for daytime openings! Intake appointments available within a week or two. Life can be challenging and complicated. Choosing a therapist doesn't have to be. I believe that building a genuine, open, and honest therapeutic relationship with my clients provides a strong foundation for successful treatment. Together, we will work to explore areas of your life that may be challenging, difficult, or unpleasant in order to set you on a path of growth, confidence, happiness, and satisfaction. My practice focuses largely on anxiety disorder treatment,the perinatal population, trauma, stress and life transitions.
Now accepting new clients for daytime openings! Intake appointments available within a week or two. Life can be challenging and complicated. Choosing a therapist doesn't have to be. I believe that building a genuine, open, and honest therapeutic relationship with my clients provides a strong foundation for successful treatment. Together, we will work to explore areas of your life that may be challenging, difficult, or unpleasant in order to set you on a path of growth, confidence, happiness, and satisfaction. My practice focuses largely on anxiety disorder treatment,the perinatal population, trauma, stress and life transitions.
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Do you ever feel like all you can do is throw your arms up in the air? Do you just want to feel like a whole person again? Whether it is work, school, finances, relationships, children or some other source of stress, an excellent way to get back on confident feet is to work with a skilled clinician such as myself. Therapy can help build coping skills to manage life challenges, gain skills to redirect misguided or distorted thoughts and process emotions in order to have a better understanding of personal needs and how to meet them.
Do you ever feel like all you can do is throw your arms up in the air? Do you just want to feel like a whole person again? Whether it is work, school, finances, relationships, children or some other source of stress, an excellent way to get back on confident feet is to work with a skilled clinician such as myself. Therapy can help build coping skills to manage life challenges, gain skills to redirect misguided or distorted thoughts and process emotions in order to have a better understanding of personal needs and how to meet them.
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Do you have a special memory from your childhood of being outside? Maybe you remember the sun on your face, or the smell of the grass, the feeling of running as fast as you can or the sound of a bird. These memories show what an incredible impact exposure to nature can have. Over the pasty handful of years children have been living in a tech heavy world and many children's mental health is struggling. I have the great joy to provide nature based counseling on a 58 acre farm and nature location. This allows me to combine nature based experiences with therapeutic techniques creating a unique therapeutic experience.
Do you have a special memory from your childhood of being outside? Maybe you remember the sun on your face, or the smell of the grass, the feeling of running as fast as you can or the sound of a bird. These memories show what an incredible impact exposure to nature can have. Over the pasty handful of years children have been living in a tech heavy world and many children's mental health is struggling. I have the great joy to provide nature based counseling on a 58 acre farm and nature location. This allows me to combine nature based experiences with therapeutic techniques creating a unique therapeutic experience.
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Current hours of practice-Mon thru Thurs, 7a.m.-2 p.m./Fri-7-12. Clients must be able to meet during this time frame; no afternoon or evening sessions. Adults/Individuals only. (Combination of telehealth and in person sessions; platform Doxy.me is utilized for telehealth). Treatment focus includes CBT, mindfulness, trauma informed care (PTSD/complex/developmental/attachment trauma); other treatment modalities are utilized based on client's needs; eclectic range of therapeutic interventions used.
Current hours of practice-Mon thru Thurs, 7a.m.-2 p.m./Fri-7-12. Clients must be able to meet during this time frame; no afternoon or evening sessions. Adults/Individuals only. (Combination of telehealth and in person sessions; platform Doxy.me is utilized for telehealth). Treatment focus includes CBT, mindfulness, trauma informed care (PTSD/complex/developmental/attachment trauma); other treatment modalities are utilized based on client's needs; eclectic range of therapeutic interventions used.
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I work with any age level, from 4 years old, with or without parents, and adults. I work from a heart-centered, client-focused approach. My background is in dance/movement therapy, focusing, and body-oriented psychotherapies. I have years of experience working with young children with emotional and behavioral issues, their families, and adult individuals.
I work with any age level, from 4 years old, with or without parents, and adults. I work from a heart-centered, client-focused approach. My background is in dance/movement therapy, focusing, and body-oriented psychotherapies. I have years of experience working with young children with emotional and behavioral issues, their families, and adult individuals.
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As a mental health & wellness coach, I help my clients move forward & live in a positive mindset, balance & a place of overall well-being. This is done utilizing proven tools & techniques that help with forward momentum so my clients achieve their personal short & long term goals (solid habit change). If you have been feeling stuck and/or lost and have found it difficult moving forward, please don't hesitate to reach out, especially if you're at that point in your life where you've had enough of the quick fixes that don't last & want more for yourself and your life. The past is over we can learn from it & move forward with momentum!
As a mental health & wellness coach, I help my clients move forward & live in a positive mindset, balance & a place of overall well-being. This is done utilizing proven tools & techniques that help with forward momentum so my clients achieve their personal short & long term goals (solid habit change). If you have been feeling stuck and/or lost and have found it difficult moving forward, please don't hesitate to reach out, especially if you're at that point in your life where you've had enough of the quick fixes that don't last & want more for yourself and your life. The past is over we can learn from it & move forward with momentum!
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I received my Master’s Degree in Counseling from Fitchburg State College and Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Special Education at Assumption College. I have 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families from a wide variety of backgrounds. Currently, I work as a School Adjustment Counselor with elementary, middle and high school students and have many years working in specialized settings. My work experience has focused primarily on ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, depression, anxiety, trauma reactive, and ASD.
I received my Master’s Degree in Counseling from Fitchburg State College and Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Special Education at Assumption College. I have 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families from a wide variety of backgrounds. Currently, I work as a School Adjustment Counselor with elementary, middle and high school students and have many years working in specialized settings. My work experience has focused primarily on ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, depression, anxiety, trauma reactive, and ASD.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.