Men's Issues Therapists in South Hadley, MA

We all have wounds to heal. Trauma is universal and each person has their own unique journey of healing and reintegration. Having learned this universal truth, I have chosen empathy, openness, and heart-centered care as key elements of my approach as a therapist and life coach.

Taking new clients in mid September!.......Life at times can be overwhelming, all consuming, and difficult to manage, especially when we are struggling with our mental and emotional health. If you’re feeling distant from yourself, having difficulty finding meaning in your life, experiencing problems within your relationships, and confused about how to work through transitions occurring in your life, therapy could be the perfect place for you. Have you ever had a space to be your genuine self and work on goals without feeling judged? What could it be like to give yourself the opportunity to focus on your own wellbeing?

Taking new clients .Life can bring us to a fork in the road where we can feel stuck without direction. It is essential to be able to verbalize feelings to help navigate the tough waters and bring peace and happiness to our lives. I use a person centered approach ( and a bit of humor) to help you get to calm waters in all aspects of your life. I specialize in working with individuals, families, life transitions, divorce, work/school problems,substance abuse and relationship issues.

My practice is currently full and I am not accepting new clients. If you are on this website, chances are you may be suffering in some way and are ready to get help. Congratulations on your courage and in taking the first step! Therapy is really just a way to cultivate awareness of your "inner landscape" so we can identify and address unhealthy patterns that may be keeping you “stuck” in order to heal your suffering. You will think more clearly, feel more emotionally regulated, make wiser decisions, and improve the quality of your life and relationships.

I offer psychotherapy to adults of all ages, children and teens. My style is collaborative and interactive and is part of creating a safe, empathic relationship that is the foundation for open communication and exploration of what is most relevant to each client. My approach is relational, trauma informed, and culturally and socially attuned, but draws on a variety of therapeutic models. I approach the therapeutic process with openness and flexibility to meet the current and changing needs of each individual. I believe that therapy can be transformative and should always play an active role in appreciable growth and change.

As an experienced psychologist, healthcare team leader, Buddhist, life guide, husband and father, I have a broad perspective on how to live a happy, ethical life. Our lives are replete with both pleasant and unpleasant experiences. We will experience both whether we want to or not. Living our lives with compassion, gratitude, friendliness, and equanimity, we can set ourselves free from suffering. While unpleasant experiences are inevitable, suffering is optional. To live our lives gracefully—in spite of everything—is attainable. Love yourself. Spirituality is a key component on the path to happiness and joy.

Tarn was adopted and raised in Southern Vermont on a farm. She has always loved helping others so the decision to become a therapist came easy. She first attended Community College in Vermont before continuing on to earn a BA in Sociology from Smith College in Northampton, MA. Tarn then attended the Smith College School for Social Work where she earned a Masters in Social Work (MSW). She has since worked in a variety of positions throughout her career which have assisted her in becoming an eclectic therapist with a wealth of knowledge in several facets of social work and life.

My practice is accepting patients. My office is conveniently located in the center of downtown, Amherst. I am a trauma informed clinician, and I approach treatment utilizing anti-oppressive and liberatory frameworks. My work is relationship based and culturally responsive. I address issues of race, gender, sexuality, and class oppression fluidly, and integrate identity development and social position in treatment. My clinical orientation is psychodynamic, utilizing cognitive and behavioral strategies when appropriate. I have engaged a range of issues including trauma, anxiety, depression, relational concerns, poverty and isolation.

Hello and thanks for visiting! I've been a clinical social worker and counselor since 2010 and I provide therapy to individual adults, adolescents, couples (including folks in poly relationships), and family dyads. I work effectively with a broad range of people and concerns - whether you and I are similar in some ways or quite different! In case it helps, I do have particular experience working with queer and trans folks, Asian folks, people of color more broadly, and people dealing with abusive or unjust dynamics at school or work.

Are you acting in ways that no longer serve you but you can’t seem to make changes? Are you feeling anxious or depressed but can’t figure out the cause? At Handel Behavioral Health our therapists in Amherst are here to help you develop the tools and inner strengths to meet life’s challenges. Whether you’re looking for couples counseling, therapy for substance use disorder, therapy for trauma, therapy for anxiety, or many other mental health and life concerns, our trained psychologists and psychiatrists in Amherst are here for you. We offer online counseling in Massachusetts, and in-person therapy from our Prey street office.