Female Therapists in Forest Park, Springfield, MA

The type of client that seems to work well with me are those with ADHD, depression, anxiety, or similar and who have the drive to want to find a different way of living. They may even have some goals in mind already that they would like to accomplish and may need the help of someone to put them into action. I look forward to helping someone to find the reason for the change that they want to make which would make it that more powerful.

We are wired to flourish in connection, authenticity, mutual empathy, and mutual empowerment. Seeking help and beginning your transformational journey requires you to be vulnerable. We will work together to create a safe non-judgmental space for you to explore what has brought you to therapy, and identify what you would like to change through our work together.

My philosophy towards therapy has been first and foremost to honor the trust that you've placed in my position as guide and witness. Every client, every session, is unique, and I celebrate this in my regard for your innate wisdom and personal sovereignty. My practice is borne from an integrated and interdisciplinary approach to wellness and healing, and balances both Western scientific and Eastern holistic perspectives. I approach each session from a humanistic, person centered and informed approach. As a guide, I help you evolve toward a more empowering path to your life, while also focusing on short and long term goals.

I am currently accepting new clients. If you’re having trouble with addiction, depression, anxiety, or trauma, I may be able to help. I have extensive clinical experience supporting others so that they can achieve their life-goals. I provide a safe, compassionate, nonjudgemental space so that there is the greatest potential for positive change and growth. I can sit with your pain, your loss, and your grief. As we move forward, I hope to be able to witness your personal pain diminish and your hope for the future grow.

My background is in special education. I have been working with children, adolescents, and families as a school psychologist since 2004, and in private practice since 2014. I specialize in working with children and adolescents (10-16), and young adults (18-25) and treat adjustment disorders that are associated with low academic achievement and school stress (i.e., social anxiety, depression/low self-esteem, ADHD, executive dysfunction, learning disabilities, etc.). I have available hours between 3:00 pm & 6:00 pm on Tues., Weds., and Thurs. Call me for a personal consultation!

I believe in creating a safe, nonjudgmental space for you to explore and process what you need. Life is full of events that bring about intense and unpleasant feelings. Therapy can provide you with the skills and tools you need to continue to function despite these unpleasant feelings.

Does your family need help navigating relationships? Many people face challenges that affect numerous areas of their life such as the way they think, feel, and act. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and transitional-age youth in a therapeutic environment to help them overcome their obstacles using strength-based and client-centered techniques while emphasizing a cognitive-behavioral therapy approach. I believe that by working together with clients they gain coping skills/insight and learn how to foster healthy and happy relationships where they can be successful in reaching their goals

CURRENTLY FULL AND NOT ACCEPTING CLIENTS I am here to help you deal with and manage whatever life throws at you. I have worked with children, adolescents, adults and families throughout my 20 plus years of work. I believe my ability to connect with people allows me to get working on issues quickly which will shorten your therapy time. I enjoy working with families and helping them work through their relational issues to help strengthen their family. I have worked with individuals with Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, and Relationship Issues. I have experience working with children and adults dealing with grief and loss.

Joy. Self-Esteem. Confidence. Fulfillment. Do you ever feel as if something is missing in your Life––either as an individual or couple? If so, let’s join together and find the missing pieces. As a Team, we’ll take an objective look at your Life and your desires. Then we’ll put together a personal Action Plan that will show the way to a more complete and happier You! The possibilities are endless once you take the first step!

I am accepting new telehealth clients! I work with adults. If you are going through a stressful situation or transition and or are dealing with depression, anxiety, or other mental health symptoms that you need help managing, I can assist. Mental health symptoms or difficulty managing your life can arise due to circumstances, life transitions, issues related to loss, addiction, or past/present trauma. Life stressors, issues, or transitions can feel overwhelming and can significantly impact your mental health and functioning. I can assist you in your mental health journey and together we can figure out the best solutions.

Living during a time when we encounter unique struggles, the aftermath of a worldwide pandemic, and social media comparison, feelings of anxiety and depression can often leave us feeling stuck. However, when we take away the outside noise, return to our roots, and look closely at the beauty of nature around us, we can see evidence of hope. After all, even in the darkest and roughest soils, seeds can bloom into beauty. You, too, can heal, no matter your circumstances.

I believe in the human ability to heal, to change, to transfer her/himself. My job is to facilitate that transformation; and to allow the client to become the version of themselves they want to be. By providing a judgment free zone and space to heal, I teach clients skills such as emotional freedom therapy (EFT), mindfulness, acceptance, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and help them into the path to restore autonomy, ability, values and hope.

Therapy works best when the client and therapist are a good fit. I believe we all get stuck at times and could use support. I would like to be the person to help you make sense of how the events in your life have shaped you and recognize what gets in your way to living a more fulfilling life.

I enjoy working with people who have relationship issues, family or workplace stress or are having trouble adjusting to or dealing with life’s challenges and circumstances. I am open minded and easy to talk to and connect with. My style is interactive and collaborative. I provide a safe, comfortable, and open space for you to share you challenges, concerns, and burdens. I deliver therapeutic support with compassion, empathy and encouragement. I am really looking forward to meeting you and working with you to help you through your challenges.

We honor the courage it takes to reach out for support. If you've found yourself here, it means you've taken the first step toward achieving the peace and healing you deserve. We are a small center with a big heart, committed to helping clients find freedom from overwhelming anxiety and depression, grief and loss, co-dependency, and the long-term effects of trauma and destructive patterns. We hold space that honors each individual, drawing upon your strengths and tapping into the deep wells of insight and knowing that already exist within you.

Do you find yourself navigating the complexities of reproduction or parenthood? Perhaps you're a new parent wondering if what you're feeling is normal or grappling with feeling guilt and shame for not experiencing the joy you expected. You may be struggling with perinatal complications, feeling isolated and overwhelmed by the emotional rollercoaster. Your needs are multifaceted – deserving understanding, validation, and compassionate support from someone who truly "gets it." We want you to emerge from this experience feeling the best version of yourself and fully equipped to embrace the joys and challenges of this journey.

The stress of daily life can affect us in different areas; career, financial, relationship and family issues. As time passes, if we are not mindful of behaviors, things can fester increasing symptoms of anxiety, and depression. My approach is to unravel false belief systems, with either solution focused, and at the Client's choice, a psycho-dynamic, psychotherapy approach. Sometimes we need to look at the past. I believe it is acceptable to focus on present day solutions. Overwhelming feelings can be a detour to our true authentic selves. Counseling is to effectively set, and achieve, goals to be our true, unique, authentic selves.

As a licensed psychologist, I am a life balance expert. Whether life feels "out of whack" due to challenges such as life transitions, depression, anxiety, or relationship issues, I can help you to learn new tools to cope, find balance, and create a different future. I strive to be both flexible and practical in my approach to therapy; it is important that you feel that you are getting what you need when you leave my office- and if you're not quite sure what that is, we can work to figure it out together.

I am a graduate from American International College where I earned my Bachelor of Science in Psychology. I continued my learning endeavors where I earned a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have experience in individual counseling that centers around individuals that struggle with depression, anxiety, anger issues as well as working with families, elders and adolescents.