Therapists in Shrewsbury, MA

Alyson Burchfield is a Resident-in Counseling (RIC) with over two years of internship experience in the mental health field. She provides therapeutic care to adults who are seeking help with depression, anxiety, stress management, difficult life transitions, adjustment disorder, LGBTQ issues, mindfulness, and meditation. Alyson is a strong and empathetic ally who regards individuals as the experts of their own experience. Alyson completed her Bachelor's degree in Psychology at Franklin Pierce University and received her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lesley University.

When you're in a season of your life that feels darker, lonelier or more painful, when you feel tired and overwhelmed, when you lack direction or energy, or when your relationships are suffering, it's easy to forget that you possess everything you need to grow and change. I believe that we each have the answers we need within us and the capacity to improve our circumstances, but that sometimes we get off course. I also believe that what we focus on gets bigger, so when we focus on the good and beautiful in life, the weeds get crowded out. This isn't just my personal belief - it's actually rooted in science!

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.

**** 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 specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ and marginalized folks through a strength-based, trauma-informed lens. I also have experience working with clients coping with anxiety and depression along with other identity shifts that come with life transitions.

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Tony Tucci is a Licensed Clinical Sport Psychologist with 11 years of experience in the field. He currently provides therapy, mental skills coaching, and performance coaching. Tony is passionate about helping individuals develop more effective habits to help them reach their goals in life. He has extensive experience in a variety of settings with a variety of populations but specializes in work with anxiety, panic, phobias, depression, and trauma/stressor disorders.

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.

Accepting new clients. I work with clients seeking clarity on why they feel the way they do, relief from intrusive negative thoughts, depression, anxiety, trauma and changing patterns of relating in relationships that no longer serve their purpose. Gaining a better understanding of oneself, improvements in personal and professional relationships, increased listening and communication skills. The ability to manage one’s emotions in more productive and positive ways through the development of new coping skills and pausing to regulate self. I specialize working with adult woman with ADHD diagnosed or not.

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.

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.

I am accepting new clients. If you are struggling with anxiety, grief, depression, or other negative emotions and need support ; give therapy a try.

I am a licensed therapist with twelve years of clinical experience. I enjoy helping people become their authentic selves through the creation of a strong therapeutic alliance in which people feel comfortable addressing negative thoughts and processing life experiences. I support individuals working to overcome life's challenges related to anxiety, relationship stress, and parenting difficulties. I specialize in working with transgender and gender exploring individuals.

Robin holds a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling and Addiction. She works with people coping with substance use, addiction, trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, adjustment to life transitions, and issues related to physical health. She specializes in addiction treatment and women’s health and empowerment. Robin will work with and support caregivers and families with members struggling with addiction.

(ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS FOR TELE-HEALTH (Virtual) VISITS). Expectant mothers and new moms, especially if they already have toddlers or older siblings, may feel a range of anxieties and negative thoughts as they struggle to cope in what we hope would be a joyful time. There is warm and caring support to work through all these feelings and to establish coping mechanisms that will benefit your child and you. Let me help you to feel positive and secure as a pregnant mom, new mother, or as parents together. [TRUSTED REFERRAL PARTNER OF EMBRACE MIDWIFERY, WORCESTER.]

Linda holds a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She works with adults and teens to help them address the challenges that impact their life. She is experienced in working with people who experience depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, learning difficulties, stress, grief/loss, body image dissatisfaction and substance use.

Kara Rene holds a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Assumption University and is formally trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She works with individuals age 15 to 65+. She is passionate about providing a soft and safe landing for her clients to feel heard and seen while venturing into their broken spaces together. Kara uses an empathetic and solution-focused approach, offering CBT, mindfulness, and other evidence-based and creative interventions tailored to each client's needs and desires.

I enjoy working with individuals of all genders and identities, families and groups on accepting and overcoming obstacles to their fulfillment. My approach is process-oriented, warm, and empathetic, grounded in an attachment-focused perspective. I believe each client is the expert of their experience and the therapeutic relationship is a critical tool for healing and growth. I approach sessions from a place of compassion to increase clients' abilities to create this for themselves.

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.