Therapists in Reading, MA

I provide care to individuals and families of diverse backgrounds throughout the lifespan experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. I am committed to supporting my clients on their healing journey towards health and well-being. With a compassionate and empathetic approach, I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. I have experience working with many populations, but especially with children, families, parents, couples, and college-age.

Regardless of the times, the circumstance or the individual, building a relationship with trust, value and efficacy matters. We also believe that this can look different for everyone. Given that, it is important that prior to finding the right therapeutic approach that meets your specific needs, we must first develop a mutual understanding and rapport with one another that feels supportive in moving forward. Next, it will become our responsibility to listen and understand what it is you would like to address and what your goals are. Your voice, experiences, and perceptions will lead us through this process.

Drawing on my professional experience as a clinician, educator, and artist, I approach the therapeutic process from a holistic lens guided by the needs of the client. I work with adolescents, adults, families and couples, as well as individuals who identify within the LGBTQ+ community. It is important to me to approach our work together from a place of compassion and curiosity, utilizing therapeutic models ranging from person centered, CBT, emotion focused, ACT, Unified Protocol, mindfulness work, and relational cultural theory.

I work with a diverse caseload of clients and specialize in helping those who struggle with mood disorders, anxiety and trauma disorders, addiction, and personality disorders. I take an eclectic approach to providing therapy and tend to utilize aspects of several methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, to name a few. I use sessions to focus on psycho-educating clients to understand the relationships and connections between our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and assist with learning how to sow the seeds of change through mindful exploration of unhealthy patterns.

No matter what our life's story is, we can heal. My approach is holistic, integrative, and non-judgmental. In my work, I focus on the integration of the mind-body-spirit which allows us to visit every component that makes you who you are. This approach brings forth a greater sense of self - a self that has always been there, but may just need a little dusting off and given compassion, kindness, or acknowledgement.

I am a Mental Health Counselor who is passionate about equipping people with the tools to feel empowered in their everyday lives. My work in college mental health, trauma informed care, and substance abuse recovery has provided me with crucial experience working with individuals and groups addressing a range of concerns. My specialties are varied and continue to grow, ranging from depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, to life transitions, multicultural considerations, social justice, relationship challenges, and stress-management.

My ideal client would be new to therapy, though motivated to change. I am aware of the challenges that come with seeking therapy and want to be a support to those who are hesitant with the process. Ideally, I would like a client who is self-aware, receptive to feedback, and willing to hold themselves accountable.

I enjoy working with others struggling with anxiety, ADHD, depression, confidence, spirituality, relationship issues, and self-worth. I often find myself working with those who are learning how to honor their intuition and develop their true and higher selves. I also enjoy working with clients who are open to alternative therapies. I am a heart-centered and strengths-based therapist who meets clients where they are in life and strives to provide a nurturing environment to allow my clients to grow into the best versions of themselves.

I am a licensed mental health counselor with 15 years of experience working in the field of eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and other related issues. I provide care to individuals struggling with unhealthy relationships with food, exercise, body image, as well as co-occurring diagnoses, such as anxiety and depression. I have experience facilitating family, couples, and group therapies. I have also taken part in several speaking engagements and trainings at high schools, colleges, and primary care settings to educate those about feeding and eating disorders. I am also an advocate for anti-diet and intuitive eating approaches.

I feel my ideal client is one who is self-motivated in wanting to uncover what hides beneath their unresolved traumas, fears, and old survival modes.

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.

I am a licensed mental health counselor with a 10 year background working with patients. My philosophy is that counseling is a journey where we learn about ourselves, our struggles and most importantly, our strengths. My biggest priority in therapy is to provide a safe space; one free of judgement, to promote trust by learning from one another, and feeling supported in the most difficult areas in our lives.

We use 10 acres of land on a farm we revived to give hope toward the pursuit of happiness and wholeness. Growth does not happen in an office; it happens while gardening, trimming hooves, picking eggs, shearing sheep, and chopping wood. We use the land to help you stretch your eyes. Maybe your search is around coping skills or developing interior athletics or just getting active again. Whatever it may be, we will support and guide you in finding wellness. We are prepared to confidentially, professionally, and in an nontraditional manner take some steps in addressing your mental health difficulties. Come join us on this journey.

My ideal client is someone who comes to therapy in a time of need. They might be experiencing anxiety due to life changes and transitions or they might be experiencing symptoms of anxiety for the first time and be concerne as to where the anxiety came from. The client might be processing loss or grief from a loved one or past friendships and or relationships. My ideal client will have needs such as needing to identify coping skills to get through life stressors, assistance with reaching goals. As a therapist I would be able to provide the client with a objective perspective to bounce their ideas and situations off of.

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.

Greenleaf Therapy specializes in anxiety, OCD and depression in children, adolescents and adults using a combination of Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), while also incorporating elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI). We offer individual therapy and group therapy, as well as an intensive outpatient program (IOP) for anxiety/OCD in children/adolescents.

My life experience has given me compassion for a population of individuals with mental health disorders who flourish in life, given the opportunity.

I am a licensed professional counselor that has been working in behavioral health for over 20 years. I am a lifelong resident of South Jersey and obtained my Bachelors and Masters degrees from La Salle University in Philadelphia.

Shauna Gorham is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Massachusetts who has been practicing since 2022. She graduated with her Master’s in Social Work from Salem State University and received a Bachelor of Science in Public Health with a minor in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Shauna has provided counseling in many different settings, including public schools, non-profits, inpatient psychiatric units, residential homes, and university counseling centers.