Substance Use Therapists in Shrewsbury, MA

My approach with clients recognizes that most people are looking for tangible help, don't have a lot of time between work and family, and want to feel like they are moving toward a better understanding of solutions to address their difficulties. My work with clients acknowledges these issues. I take a very active role in counseling to explore the options with my clients, provide new knowlege of issues where relevant, and help an individual to reach their potential. Issues related to marital/partner, parenting/child, family,work,school,stress, anxiety, depression, and substance abuse are all areas I work with.

I specialize in work with college students and the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) community. If you want to work with an experienced therapist with 27 years of service in the mental heatlh professions, please visit my website now - www.aknorrtherapy.com to learn more about how I might be of assistance to you. I have extensive experience with a broad range of clinical issues, including: depression, anxiety, sexual identity issues, relationship issues, transitions, loss, and change related concerns.

Do you want to feel better now? Whatever you can talk about we can improve your coping of it and change how you think of it. It takes courage to enter therapy. I have had the privilege of being a mental health counselor for 18 years. My therapy practice is a non-judgmental, skills-focused approach, where you have a safe place to talk about anything. Lets increase self-compassion and patience in your life. Lets learn to enjoy today and each day that we have. Together we can make your life better. You are almost there.

Are you struggling with overwhelming emotions after childbirth? Did you have a challenging birth experience? Are you coping with pregnancy or infant loss? Or have you had difficulty getting or staying pregnant? As a dedicated and compassionate mental health provider, I am here to support you through the unique challenges and emotions that may come up during the perinatal period. My goal is to provide a safe and nurturing space where you can explore your feelings, navigate transitions, and find healing and hope during this transformative time.

Individuals and couples, children and adults, who experience symptoms of depression, anxiety, attention deficits, impulsivity, and interpersonal problems often benefit from mental health counseling. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an evidenced based practice used to reduce these symptoms and conflicts. Long term and short term counseling can provide coping strategies and knowledge for clients to better function in life.

Feeling overwhelmed or burnt out? Struggling with boundaries or people-pleasing? Need balance amidst life changes? Whether it's a recent loss, family addition, career shift, or relationship challenges, I offer a warm, welcoming space where you can explore and grow. I tailor the process to your needs, making it interactive and transparent. Therapy isn't one-size-fits-all; it's about guiding you to your own insights and decisions. Whether it's new stressors, mental health conditions, trauma, or focus issues, everyone can benefit at different life stages.

Therapy should be about you. I will start where you are at today and together we will map out a direction to get you to where you are happier, more fulfilled, and coping well. Depression and anxiety can make you feel like you'll never be happy again but together we can prove it wrong! Change takes courage and together we can help you to find the hope and belief in yourself that you can change and that you deserve to be happy.

You’ve realized you’re drinking or getting high more than you planned to and more than you want to but don’t know how to stop. The shame is dragging you down and you’re too embarrassed to admit you have a "problem." People in your life are concerned and want to offer help but what they’re offering just isn’t what you think you need. You might be numbing how you feel about letting things get to this point and not being able to change. Maybe someone else thinks your behavior is a problem and as much as you’d rather just get them off your back, there’s a part of you that’s starting to agree and wondering what you can do about it.

Updated 08/21/2024: Limited daytime availability in Waltham and Northborough: 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.

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.

**** 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.