Preteen 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.

Our world today is filled with complex challenges that can leave us feeling insecure, anxious, or unhappy with our current state. The foundation of my practice is to help clients work through difficult situations with support and kindness, free from judgment.

Welcome! My passion is working with children and teens. I provide a fun, welcoming, and safe space where children and teens can get the support and help they need.

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.

Practicing since 1999, I have extensive experience treating PTSD/trauma (sexual abuse/assault, partner violence, etc.) and anxiety with EMDR. I'm an EMDRIA approved consultant (for clinicians), preferring short-term EMDR clients. I have a sexual health certification and am comfortable working with consenting non-monogamy, TGNC, and am kink-aware. We use your strengths to overcome current and historical obstacles, including burnout and life stress. Also, now offering private pay intensive EMDR sessions as my ongoing practice is full. Go to stephaniebairdlmhc.wordpress.com for info. I have a small 2-day a week practice.

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.

I am a clinician, consultant and evaluator for children, youth and young adults. I have helped families coping with trauma, divorce, behavior problems, substances, alcohol, eating disorders and other health-related difficulties, cognitive disorders or PDD. I have successfully helped individuals with anger, depression or anxiety, including OCD and PTSD. I work closely with families and schools treating those with ADHD, LD, and Developmental Disabilities, including Autism Spectrum disorders. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Family Therapy. Finally, I have a special interest in issues concerning adoption and individuals in the GLBTQIA+ community.

*****PLEASE NOTE THAT I AM NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS****** I am an experienced (24 years) psychotherapist with an intuitive, down to earth style. I specialize in LGBTQIA+ issues, relationships, body image and self-esteem, sex and sexuality, working through trauma and family of origin issues, depression, anxiety, first responders and vicarious trauma, creativity and self-expression, and gender variance and transition. My work is relational and is rooted in an awareness of social and cultural realities. I provide a safe, stable, warm environment in which to explore and address your concerns.

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.

I am a family therapist specializing in working with caregiver-child relationships. My main goal is to build a strong, supportive relationship with each of you, which will be the foundation of our work together. I specialize in attachment-focused therapy, which means that instead of just addressing specific behaviors or symptoms, we will concentrate on understanding and improving the caregiver-child relationship.

My practice focuses on supporting young people ages 10 through 30 as they make the difficult transitions between chilldhood/adolescence and adolescence/young adulthood. Many mental health concerns are either created by or made worse by those transtions. I believe that effective counseling addresses mental health challenges within the context of development and growing up. I utilize a brain/nervous system based approach that incorporates principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Zones of Regulation, and Internal Family Systems (IFS).

Currently Full- Wait list only- Welcome! I'm a Licensed Mental Health Therapist here to help you. Do you feel like you need someone to talk to? Are you looking to work through past trauma, have help with anxiety, learn coping strategies and understand who you really are? Let's work together to help you find your path through waves of wellness.

Lisa Seavey is a dedicated clinician; she holds a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a concentration in Advanced Trauma-Informed Counseling from Bay Path University in Longmeadow, MA. As a member of Psi Chi, the international honor society for psychology, Lisa exemplifies commitment to excellence and compassionate care. her integrated training in counseling theory, psychopathology, and clinical skills equips her to provide high-quality, science-based services to clients with trauma histories. Lisa is poised to make a meaningful impact in the field of mental health.

Please note: My Practice is Full at this time. I am not accepting new clients. Throughout my 30 years of clinical work, I have considered myself first and foremost a co-facilitator to an individual's healing. Through compassionate witness and the holding of a warm and non-judgmental space, I strive to support each client's move towards equilibrium and health. I believe that we all have the potential for healing and self-actualization. My work embodies a holistic and eclectic approach to facilitate that balance in each individual.

I enjoy working with adults, children and couples. I have been practicing for the past thirteen years and help clients with a variety of issues they might need support for; anxiety and depression, marital conflict, parent-child challenges, etc. My approach is relational and eclectic. I draw from many approaches such as Internal Family Systems, Developmental Theories and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I try to help people gain insight and move forward. Clients have told me I am an active listener and provide helpful feedback.

Have you ever felt as though you were in quicksand and no way to get out? Or perhaps a difficult game of tug of war with your emotions and decision making? Therapy is one method to explore how thoughts, feelings and behaviors are intertwined and how they influence our daily lives, including relationships and choices. Using a strengths based approach and with an objective view, my approach to therapy is empathetic, compassionate and client-focused. Maybe you just need someone who will listen to you? Small mouth and big ears is crucial to a client-therapist relationship.

At this time, I am NOT able to take any new clients. My ideal client is a person or family who is seeking change and who is looking for a therapist with an energetic, actively-involved, solution-focused style. When working with children, I use play therapy and will invite parents to play with us while teaching them what I'm doing and why I'm doing it. I will also teach the parents how to reinforce the same skills at home through play or other techniques. When working with teens and adults, I adjust my style in order to build a connection.