In Person Therapists in Shrewsbury, MA

Updated 07/29/2024: Limited daytime availability: My career has involved working with individuals and families across the life span, in both outpatient and hospital-based settings. In addition to providing psychotherapy, I also do comprehensive diagnostic, psychological, and educational assessments for individuals and families. Further, I routinely consult with parents and teachers to better address the needs of students, in accordance with a thorough evaluation of their individual strengths and weaknesses.

Life is a barrage of experiences that informs our relationship with the world around us. Perspective on current circumstances is heavily influenced by previous context, which can distort one's outlook on the future as well as how the past interpreted. If this process goes unexamined, it can hinder the ability to be self-aware, open emotional growth, connected to others as well as the general ability to be accepting of current difficulties in life. Through our work together, we can develop effective methods examine our thoughts, behaviors and emotional reactions to events, in order to live fulfilling lives.

I believe that all people have the power to heal, and that building a solid foundation of strength is essential to that process. I like to work collaboratively with clients to identify their goals and how we can work together to get there. Helping people change unhelpful beliefs such as, "I am insignificant" or "I am not in control" to the more helpful, "I now have choices" or "I am worthy" is such an honor as a provider.

Do you feel like panic, anxiety, or sadness is running your life? Are you ready to break free of the cycle and make lasting positive changes to improve your life satisfaction? I will help you examine your patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving and empower you to identify where and how make those changes.

Many clients who I meet with for the first time confess how scared they were to make the initial phone call and to set up an appointment. Usually after the first appointment they say they are glad they did. In today's culture, there are so many stressors and demands of everyday life that we often wind up taking care of others and sometimes find ourselves feeling overwhelmed, depressed, anxious and stuck. I have watched change and relief take place as clients meet with me over time and together we gain understanding and awareness of how to move forward.

With 20+ years of experience in the field, I work holistically from a collaborative, strength based approach. I apply specific therapeutic techniques and approaches based on identified client needs including, but not limited to, supportive talk therapy, individual therapy, family therapy, wellness strategies, psychoeducation around systems and mental health issues, parental guidance/support work, narrative therapy, and trauma work. I am specifically trained and certified in EFT/tapping, EMDR, and CBT. In practice, I meet you where you are, and use my experience to help guide you to where you want to be.

My ideal clients are couples and individuals struggling in relationship. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and I chose this profession because I find helping couples very rewarding. I support clients working through the struggles of not feeling understood, feeling attacked and judged. I teach them how to step back and get curious about each other. As couples begin to understand each other better, the disconnection and discouragement shifts, connection deepens and they learn to work together. I work with them to develop tools for better communication and conflict resolution.

As a licensed therapist I enjoy helping a wide range of individuals facing a variety of challenges make meaningful life changes. I have worked with a culturally diverse population of all ages and most enjoy working with adults, ages 19-90. My style combines empathy, warmth, humor and compassion in a judgment-free, strengths-based environment. I believe a strong and collaborative client-therapist relationship is essential in creating a safe space for change.

* Please note I am not currently accepting new clients and I do not keep a waiting list. Change is part of life, but nobody said it would be this hard. You are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and listening to those negative thoughts playing in your head. You can’t stop judging yourself or figure out how to do things differently. Possibly life took a turn, such as death, illness, trauma, or relationship difficulties. Or a transition is ahead such as pregnancy, marriage, or an empty nest, a time that you think you should feel happy. Though, you have mixed feelings, which brings you back to that self-judging cycle.

With an extensive history of working with trauma-impacted youth and adults, I look to bring peace and healing using a multi-faceted approach. Most of us go through life with our bodies and minds disengaged from one another; I believe we must bridge that gap in order to build & protect our internal peace. As an RPCV in West Africa to working with Deaf youth, I have been humbled to to align and ally myself with beautiful populations and cultures and believe that therapeutic rapport is the key to working towards goals set by my clients.

**** CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS / over a month long waiting list **** Are you doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results? Has your life become unmanageable? Maybe you are feeling frustrated, anxious, full of worry, angry, sad, alone, depressed and hopeless. Perhaps you have reinforced several negative coping strategies that are negatively impacting your life. It’s time to give yourself permission to succeed. Let me work with you to make the healthy, positive changes you desire last a lifetime.

I engage with individuals by meeting them where they are. My practice focuses on clients with a history of trauma, or with problems related to mood or anxiety. I aim to help clients learn about themselves, and how to respond to life rather than react to it.

I work with clients seeking clarity on why they feel the way they do, relief from intrusive negative thoughts, anxiety and depression. I specialize working with adult woman who have been diagnosed or believe they may have ADHD.

I am a licensed independent clinical social worker and have extensive training and experience working with a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, family and relational challenges, transitional issues and grief. The impact of situational or ongoing stress takes a toll in emotional and physical ways. Many times, until we address what is driving our emotional and stress reactions, our symptoms of stress will continue and often escalate. I offer a compassionate and holistic space to address what is challenging you, and assist you in connecting with your resiliency and strengths.

Are you looking for a coachy therapist? or a therapisty coach? Are you feeling not heard or seen in your relationships? Have you not accomplished your goals - personally or professionally? I enjoy working collaboratively with motivated adults looking to understand the barriers to full expression and fulfillment in their lives. I tend to be direct and engage in lots of active dialogue in order to provide alternative viewpoints from which people gain insight and grow to achieve their goals. I believe we are all perfect, and life events interrupt our belief of that. We can heal this belief through exploration and understanding.

Taking the first steps to seek help may seem daunting when you don't know what to expect from therapy. My approach is to work collaboratively with you to identify your desired changes and to problem-solve how to achieve your goals. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I have experience helping clients with a variety of concerns, with current passions of couples therapy and EMDR. Overall, I work with you to bolster awareness, self-confidence, and interpersonal communication while addressing your specific goals.

I have often found that clients reach a point in their lives where they need help to manage stress due to relationship issues, work changes and parenting issues. I have been very successful at giving my clients the tools to manage life’s stressors. I am a very active therapist and give feedback and coping strategies to my clients so they can successfully end therapy and feel empowered to manage these situations on their own.

** Currently not accepting new clients ** PMH-C, I believe the collaborative relationship between clinician and individual is a key factor in personal growth and success. I provide a safe and accepting environment in order to help others heal and adjust from trauma, loss and stress. My practice embodies a person centered approach that encourages individuals to achieve self empowerment and healing. I help foster resilience & challenge faulty thoughts.