Couples Counseling Therapists in Rochester, MA
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Michelle Upton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CDP
Verified Verified
Rochester, MA 02770 (Online Only)
My name is Michelle Upton and I have been providing support to individuals, couples and families for more than 10 years as they navigate life and loss.
There are times for all of us when navigating life, loss, and the challenges in between feels overwhelming. Often in these moments stress can disrupt your sleep, lessen your patience, or harden your words. You may experience new challenges at work, in your relationships, or with yourself. It's important to know that you are not alone.
My name is Michelle Upton and I have been providing support to individuals, couples and families for more than 10 years as they navigate life and loss.
There are times for all of us when navigating life, loss, and the challenges in between feels overwhelming. Often in these moments stress can disrupt your sleep, lessen your patience, or harden your words. You may experience new challenges at work, in your relationships, or with yourself. It's important to know that you are not alone.
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Kathy M Gayoski
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, RN, LADC, CADC, EdD
Verified Verified
Rochester, MA 02770 (Online Only)
I provide holistic counseling to assist you to explore root causes for your addictions or other events that bring you into counseling. Together we will work with your entirety to provide you with the healing only you can attain. As you explore events in your life you will begin to make the connections and learn ways to release and retrieve lost energies in your life. Once you work together with the causes and effects you will attain a healthy lifestyle free from addictions and a newest about yourself and your outlook on life and living.
I provide holistic counseling to assist you to explore root causes for your addictions or other events that bring you into counseling. Together we will work with your entirety to provide you with the healing only you can attain. As you explore events in your life you will begin to make the connections and learn ways to release and retrieve lost energies in your life. Once you work together with the causes and effects you will attain a healthy lifestyle free from addictions and a newest about yourself and your outlook on life and living.
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Cristina Trahan
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, CAGS
Verified Verified
Acushnet, MA 02743 (Online Only)
I most enjoy working with clients who experience anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem and stressful life transitions. My approach includes EMDR, Person-Centered Therapy, Coaching, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. I am also solution-focused and work in a way that is very open and honest with my clients. I believe that having a strong therapeutic relationship sets the foundation for great change in one's life and experience in therapy. My goal is to walk this journey with you and help guide you to healing, strength, and happiness in your life.
I most enjoy working with clients who experience anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem and stressful life transitions. My approach includes EMDR, Person-Centered Therapy, Coaching, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. I am also solution-focused and work in a way that is very open and honest with my clients. I believe that having a strong therapeutic relationship sets the foundation for great change in one's life and experience in therapy. My goal is to walk this journey with you and help guide you to healing, strength, and happiness in your life.
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I am licensed in Massachusetts with 9 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, coping with grief and loss, parenting issues, self esteem, confidence and motivation issues. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
I am licensed in Massachusetts with 9 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, coping with grief and loss, parenting issues, self esteem, confidence and motivation issues. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
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Entering into a safe theraputic relationship where there is no judgement or critcism, where you know that the time is all about you with the focus on your life and changes you need to make, is the first step to acheiving goals and living the best life possible.
Feeling overwhelmed? Things don't make sense and you've lost perspective? Sometimes it is a big reason - such as divorce, medical issues, chronic pain, weight management, financial stress or job loss. Or sometimes we just realize that we are not where we want to be in our life and not sure how we got there or how to get back. This can result in anxiety, depressed mood and sadness. It's time to start putting the pieces together - changing bad behaviors and replacing them with healthy ones, being accountable and responsible for our own lives.
Entering into a safe theraputic relationship where there is no judgement or critcism, where you know that the time is all about you with the focus on your life and changes you need to make, is the first step to acheiving goals and living the best life possible.
Feeling overwhelmed? Things don't make sense and you've lost perspective? Sometimes it is a big reason - such as divorce, medical issues, chronic pain, weight management, financial stress or job loss. Or sometimes we just realize that we are not where we want to be in our life and not sure how we got there or how to get back. This can result in anxiety, depressed mood and sadness. It's time to start putting the pieces together - changing bad behaviors and replacing them with healthy ones, being accountable and responsible for our own lives.
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I look forward to working with you and developing a trusting, supportive, therapeutic relationship to help you meet your treatment needs and goals.
I am a board-Licensed Mental Health Counselor and an Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I received a Bachelor's degree in Human Development/Education from Lesley College and a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from Springfield College. My experience includes advocacy work for children and families, parenting education groups, family education assemblies on substance abuse as well as individual and group therapy in community mental health settings and in private practice. I have also worked with individuals struggling with addiction and co-occurring disorders in residential/inpatient settings and partial hospitalization programs.
I look forward to working with you and developing a trusting, supportive, therapeutic relationship to help you meet your treatment needs and goals.
I am a board-Licensed Mental Health Counselor and an Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I received a Bachelor's degree in Human Development/Education from Lesley College and a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from Springfield College. My experience includes advocacy work for children and families, parenting education groups, family education assemblies on substance abuse as well as individual and group therapy in community mental health settings and in private practice. I have also worked with individuals struggling with addiction and co-occurring disorders in residential/inpatient settings and partial hospitalization programs.
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If you're seeking a compassionate and experienced partner to address acculturation challenges, depression, anxiety, or stress, please reach out.
- Bilingual English and Español - With a person-centered approach earned over 30 years, I provide a compassionate therapeutic support to meet your unique needs. I believe in creating a secure space for exploration, understanding, and embracing cultural narratives. Whether you're an immigrant adapting to a new environment, a second-generation individual juggling dual identities, or anyone seeking support for mental health challenges, I'm ready to be your ally.
If you're seeking a compassionate and experienced partner to address acculturation challenges, depression, anxiety, or stress, please reach out.
- Bilingual English and Español - With a person-centered approach earned over 30 years, I provide a compassionate therapeutic support to meet your unique needs. I believe in creating a secure space for exploration, understanding, and embracing cultural narratives. Whether you're an immigrant adapting to a new environment, a second-generation individual juggling dual identities, or anyone seeking support for mental health challenges, I'm ready to be your ally.
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I've been a relationship & sex therapist for over 10 years, and over time I came to realize that most relationship problems boil down to a few simple concepts that, with a little bit of effort, can easily be remedied to help transform almost any relationship. That's why in addition to personalized counseling I developed my own series of seminars, which condenses a typical 6 month course of treatment into one easy course that will help you immediately start connecting with one another. No more paying copays or waiting weeks to see results, you can start improving your relationship today. Visit my website SpeakTeasy.com for details
I've been a relationship & sex therapist for over 10 years, and over time I came to realize that most relationship problems boil down to a few simple concepts that, with a little bit of effort, can easily be remedied to help transform almost any relationship. That's why in addition to personalized counseling I developed my own series of seminars, which condenses a typical 6 month course of treatment into one easy course that will help you immediately start connecting with one another. No more paying copays or waiting weeks to see results, you can start improving your relationship today. Visit my website SpeakTeasy.com for details
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Sharlene Swainamer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakeville, MA 02347
Finding a healthy balance for yourself, your relationship, your job, and your family can be challenging.
Life is a journey! The past few years have been a whirlwind of emotion with so much loss, change, and uncertainty. Finding a soft place to land and making sense of life and so many unknown feelings can be challenging. Awareness of what you need is the first step, and I will be present, to listen and guide you back to your chosen path. It is never too late to restart or go in a different direction and no one needs to do that alone.
Finding a healthy balance for yourself, your relationship, your job, and your family can be challenging.
Life is a journey! The past few years have been a whirlwind of emotion with so much loss, change, and uncertainty. Finding a soft place to land and making sense of life and so many unknown feelings can be challenging. Awareness of what you need is the first step, and I will be present, to listen and guide you back to your chosen path. It is never too late to restart or go in a different direction and no one needs to do that alone.
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Psychotherapy: My primary focus, as your therapist, is to make you feel comfortable, validated and listened to. This will allow a therapeutic relationship to develop so that you can be honest in sharing your thoughts and feelings. I have over 18 years of experience working with many complex mental health issues, and I have training in cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, trauma-focused, dialectical behavioral and couples specific interventions.
Psychotherapy: My primary focus, as your therapist, is to make you feel comfortable, validated and listened to. This will allow a therapeutic relationship to develop so that you can be honest in sharing your thoughts and feelings. I have over 18 years of experience working with many complex mental health issues, and I have training in cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, trauma-focused, dialectical behavioral and couples specific interventions.
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Eileen Frazier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CAGS
Verified Verified
Mattapoisett, MA 02739 (Online Only)
Certified Discernment Counselor. Providing couples a way to look at their relationship with increased clarity and confidence before making a life-changing decision, and have greater success moving forward, whether the decision is to work on their marriage or to move toward divorce. Individual and family therapy with a focus on strengths-based, increased clarity and moving toward a more authentic, soul-based life filled with joy and possibility.
Certified Discernment Counselor. Providing couples a way to look at their relationship with increased clarity and confidence before making a life-changing decision, and have greater success moving forward, whether the decision is to work on their marriage or to move toward divorce. Individual and family therapy with a focus on strengths-based, increased clarity and moving toward a more authentic, soul-based life filled with joy and possibility.
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We can schedule individual appointments as well as family and couples.
Elevate Counseling Services has 30+ employees that treat clients as young as 3 years old into retirement. We specialize in treating anxiety, mood problems, alcohol abuse, family and relationship difficulties, stress, communication difficulties, social anxiety, academic struggles, co-parenting and care giver concerns. CBT, DBT, Play Therapy, Art Therapy, REBT, Energy Psychology, Person Centered and Humanistic meaning making. Our clinicians are a diverse group of providers that offer a variety of clinical expertise to the practice.
We can schedule individual appointments as well as family and couples.
Elevate Counseling Services has 30+ employees that treat clients as young as 3 years old into retirement. We specialize in treating anxiety, mood problems, alcohol abuse, family and relationship difficulties, stress, communication difficulties, social anxiety, academic struggles, co-parenting and care giver concerns. CBT, DBT, Play Therapy, Art Therapy, REBT, Energy Psychology, Person Centered and Humanistic meaning making. Our clinicians are a diverse group of providers that offer a variety of clinical expertise to the practice.
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Please visit my website at www.helpforpassion.com for more information. I am committed to guiding my clients to be strong people, with a deep capacity for love, passion and intimacy. I specialize in helping those in relationships and marriages develop a greater ability to love and be loved. Helping people improve and repair their love relationships is what I do. Another specialty of mine is sexuality and sexual problems, both individually and within relationships. The freedom to express passion through intimacy is one key to maintaining a satisfying love relationship. Healthy sexuality is also vital for adult health and positive self-esteem.
Please visit my website at www.helpforpassion.com for more information. I am committed to guiding my clients to be strong people, with a deep capacity for love, passion and intimacy. I specialize in helping those in relationships and marriages develop a greater ability to love and be loved. Helping people improve and repair their love relationships is what I do. Another specialty of mine is sexuality and sexual problems, both individually and within relationships. The freedom to express passion through intimacy is one key to maintaining a satisfying love relationship. Healthy sexuality is also vital for adult health and positive self-esteem.
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southcoast Relationship Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CCBT
Verified Verified
Wareham, MA 02571
Couples: Are you feeling disconnected in your relationships? Is there a continuous power struggle? I am a certified Imago relationship therapist. I specialize in a structured couples therapy that will help you find that lost connection and break free of patterns that haven't worked while learning a new way to communicate that will transform your relationship.
Couples: Are you feeling disconnected in your relationships? Is there a continuous power struggle? I am a certified Imago relationship therapist. I specialize in a structured couples therapy that will help you find that lost connection and break free of patterns that haven't worked while learning a new way to communicate that will transform your relationship.
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Alice H Rice
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Marion, MA 02738 (Online Only)
I also treat couples, families and caregivers.
My practice has evolved to using only telehealth and televideo. My specialty is working with people from age 30 up on identity crises, personal reinvention, financial stressors, retirement, downsizing, dealing with feelings of loss, change, anxiety and depression. I have worked with entire families, individuals and couples. There are a lot of misunderstandings between generations and between people. I act as a communication translator to help get people to understand one another. I am licensed to practice in MA and FL but geography should not be a limit so I can work with you outside of those two states as a life coach.
I also treat couples, families and caregivers.
My practice has evolved to using only telehealth and televideo. My specialty is working with people from age 30 up on identity crises, personal reinvention, financial stressors, retirement, downsizing, dealing with feelings of loss, change, anxiety and depression. I have worked with entire families, individuals and couples. There are a lot of misunderstandings between generations and between people. I act as a communication translator to help get people to understand one another. I am licensed to practice in MA and FL but geography should not be a limit so I can work with you outside of those two states as a life coach.
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Linda A. Cohen, LMHC, CCMHC, NCC
Counselor, LMHC, CCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Middleborough, MA 02346
I am currently accepting new clients at my East Taunton home office. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma and general life changes. I currently work with individuals and couples, and no longer accept clients under 18 years old. As each person is unique and brings with them their own personal history, I develop a treatment plan with each client based on their needs, personality, vulnerabilities, and strengths. I use interventions such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (TF-CBT), mindfulness, CBT, and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
I am currently accepting new clients at my East Taunton home office. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma and general life changes. I currently work with individuals and couples, and no longer accept clients under 18 years old. As each person is unique and brings with them their own personal history, I develop a treatment plan with each client based on their needs, personality, vulnerabilities, and strengths. I use interventions such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (TF-CBT), mindfulness, CBT, and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
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I have worked with individuals, couples, families, adolescents and children for the last 20 yrs in clinical, home settings and through Telehealth.
Therapy should be a safe place where an individual can feel they have control to address their concerns and receive support and therapeutic strategies to build their skills. As your therapist I will provide a non-judgmental environment for you work on whatever brings you to therapy. I have been in practice for over twenty years working with individuals, families, adolescents and children. My goal is to assist my clients with utilizing their strengths to build their ability to manage issues that may be interfering with daily functioning.
I have worked with individuals, couples, families, adolescents and children for the last 20 yrs in clinical, home settings and through Telehealth.
Therapy should be a safe place where an individual can feel they have control to address their concerns and receive support and therapeutic strategies to build their skills. As your therapist I will provide a non-judgmental environment for you work on whatever brings you to therapy. I have been in practice for over twenty years working with individuals, families, adolescents and children. My goal is to assist my clients with utilizing their strengths to build their ability to manage issues that may be interfering with daily functioning.
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Dr. Mitch and Lisa Marriages/Couples Workshops
PsyD, MSW, Life, Coach
Verified Verified
New Bedford, MA 02741
Relationships in Crisis: We Have Several Private Couples/Marriage Workshops & Individual Sessions, in order to Rapidly Accelerate Your Healing & Your Communication Process (Traditional 45 min. session Simply Does Not Work). During these 2 to 4 weeks, we will see both of you Together & Individually, as well as Help each of you Learn the Art of Empathy, Sensitivity & Compassion. These Workshops are Informative & Powerful, in order to Accelerate the Healing Process & Stop any further Damage from Occurring. In Addition, Our Success RATE is 85% of Our Couples that have Successfully Completed Our Couples Workshops or Alcohol Treatment.
Relationships in Crisis: We Have Several Private Couples/Marriage Workshops & Individual Sessions, in order to Rapidly Accelerate Your Healing & Your Communication Process (Traditional 45 min. session Simply Does Not Work). During these 2 to 4 weeks, we will see both of you Together & Individually, as well as Help each of you Learn the Art of Empathy, Sensitivity & Compassion. These Workshops are Informative & Powerful, in order to Accelerate the Healing Process & Stop any further Damage from Occurring. In Addition, Our Success RATE is 85% of Our Couples that have Successfully Completed Our Couples Workshops or Alcohol Treatment.
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Ellen S Leventhal Lmft
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Marion, MA 02738
I help my clients feel better about themselves and deal more effectively with the people in their lives. Do you sometimes wonder how to get your partner or children to understand you? Are you feeling frustrated and don't know who to talk with? Do you want to increase your effectiveness with others? It is so very important to be known and understood by the people that you care about the most. Your relationships have the potential to become a place where you can bring more joy and happiness into your life.
I help my clients feel better about themselves and deal more effectively with the people in their lives. Do you sometimes wonder how to get your partner or children to understand you? Are you feeling frustrated and don't know who to talk with? Do you want to increase your effectiveness with others? It is so very important to be known and understood by the people that you care about the most. Your relationships have the potential to become a place where you can bring more joy and happiness into your life.
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Margot Morrison Lee
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Middleborough, MA 02346 (Online Only)
For 24 years, I have been working with clients in a variety of settings to help them understand the various ways they can make changes to improve how they are feeling and functioning. Licensed in Massachusetts, I love working with adults, teens, couples, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Throughout my career, I have helped clients with stress, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), relationship issues including couples counseling, addictions and alcoholism, anxiety, depression, grief, issues with coping, and career counseling.
For 24 years, I have been working with clients in a variety of settings to help them understand the various ways they can make changes to improve how they are feeling and functioning. Licensed in Massachusetts, I love working with adults, teens, couples, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Throughout my career, I have helped clients with stress, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), relationship issues including couples counseling, addictions and alcoholism, anxiety, depression, grief, issues with coping, and career counseling.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.