Therapists in Forest Park, Springfield, MA
Soroya Pognon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Forest Park, Springfield, MA 01108
I specialize in aiding individuals grappling primarily with anxiety disorders, as well as providing support to entrepreneurs striving to expand their businesses, assisting those facing significant life changes, and guiding individuals seeking stress reduction strategies.
I specialize in aiding individuals grappling primarily with anxiety disorders, as well as providing support to entrepreneurs striving to expand their businesses, assisting those facing significant life changes, and guiding individuals seeking stress reduction strategies.
David LaBranche
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Forest Park, Springfield, MA 01108
Coming from a Lead Clinician role for a Virtual Partial Hospitalization (PHP) Program, I don't believe in an "ideal" client. In my previous role, we rarely had insight into a client's clinical presentation before their intake. I have learned to tailor my approach to each client while aiding them in learning emotional regulation techniques and interventions to sustain sobriety.
Coming from a Lead Clinician role for a Virtual Partial Hospitalization (PHP) Program, I don't believe in an "ideal" client. In my previous role, we rarely had insight into a client's clinical presentation before their intake. I have learned to tailor my approach to each client while aiding them in learning emotional regulation techniques and interventions to sustain sobriety.
My ideal client is someone who struggles with depression, anxiety, grief, lack of confidence, stress, and feeling overwhelmed. If you want to learn coping strategies, identify triggers, learn about symptoms, and find your inner strength, then consider partnering up with me to improve your mental health.
My ideal client is someone who struggles with depression, anxiety, grief, lack of confidence, stress, and feeling overwhelmed. If you want to learn coping strategies, identify triggers, learn about symptoms, and find your inner strength, then consider partnering up with me to improve your mental health.
My ideal client would be new to therapy, though motivated to change. I am aware of the challenges that come with seeking therapy and want to be a support to those who are hesitant with the process. Ideally, I would like a client who is self-aware, receptive to feedback, and willing to hold themselves accountable.
My ideal client would be new to therapy, though motivated to change. I am aware of the challenges that come with seeking therapy and want to be a support to those who are hesitant with the process. Ideally, I would like a client who is self-aware, receptive to feedback, and willing to hold themselves accountable.
Darlene Diggs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Forest Park, Springfield, MA 01108
My life experience has given me compassion for a population of individuals with mental health disorders who flourish in life, given the opportunity.
My life experience has given me compassion for a population of individuals with mental health disorders who flourish in life, given the opportunity.
Kelly Broderick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Forest Park, Springfield, MA 01108
My ideal client is willing to start the exciting but sometimes challenging journey to finding themselves. I love to work with folks who make the active decision to start therapy, even if they do not have a concrete goal in mind. I can certainly assist a client who does not have a specific goal in finding something they want to address. My ideal client would be willing to reflect on themselves, their lives, and their choices, and they would be willing to work collaboratively with me to either maintain or change their path.
My ideal client is willing to start the exciting but sometimes challenging journey to finding themselves. I love to work with folks who make the active decision to start therapy, even if they do not have a concrete goal in mind. I can certainly assist a client who does not have a specific goal in finding something they want to address. My ideal client would be willing to reflect on themselves, their lives, and their choices, and they would be willing to work collaboratively with me to either maintain or change their path.
Jose Lugo-Estrada
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Forest Park, Springfield, MA 01108 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I believe change is hard for everyone and I aim to work with you to support you to make the changes you seek in your life. I strongly believe your background, belief system, and life experience is important. As your therapist, it is my job to listen without judgment and seek to understand your ideas, opinions, problems, and challenges. I am an empathetic listener and plan to push you to reach your personal goals.
I believe change is hard for everyone and I aim to work with you to support you to make the changes you seek in your life. I strongly believe your background, belief system, and life experience is important. As your therapist, it is my job to listen without judgment and seek to understand your ideas, opinions, problems, and challenges. I am an empathetic listener and plan to push you to reach your personal goals.
Nicole Flaherty
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Forest Park, Springfield, MA 01108 (Online Only)
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.
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.
My ideal client is someone who comes to therapy in a time of need. They might be experiencing anxiety due to life changes and transitions or they might be experiencing symptoms of anxiety for the first time and be concerne as to where the anxiety came from. The client might be processing loss or grief from a loved one or past friendships and or relationships. My ideal client will have needs such as needing to identify coping skills to get through life stressors, assistance with reaching goals. As a therapist I would be able to provide the client with a objective perspective to bounce their ideas and situations off of.
My ideal client is someone who comes to therapy in a time of need. They might be experiencing anxiety due to life changes and transitions or they might be experiencing symptoms of anxiety for the first time and be concerne as to where the anxiety came from. The client might be processing loss or grief from a loved one or past friendships and or relationships. My ideal client will have needs such as needing to identify coping skills to get through life stressors, assistance with reaching goals. As a therapist I would be able to provide the client with a objective perspective to bounce their ideas and situations off of.
Malikah Shaheed
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Forest Park, Springfield, MA 01108
My ideal patient comes with an open mind to participate in talk therapy and narrative therapy. Ready to start a process - not necessarily eager to engage but wanting to make a change. They are sick and tired of being sick and tired.
My ideal patient comes with an open mind to participate in talk therapy and narrative therapy. Ready to start a process - not necessarily eager to engage but wanting to make a change. They are sick and tired of being sick and tired.
I believe that the first step to helping individuals is for them to acknowledge that they need help. From there, I can support them in creating goals that they want to achieve so that they can feel confident and encouraged to face life's challenges.
I believe that the first step to helping individuals is for them to acknowledge that they need help. From there, I can support them in creating goals that they want to achieve so that they can feel confident and encouraged to face life's challenges.
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Latrese Vance
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Forest Park, Springfield, MA 01108
It can be challenging and scary to seek counseling and to take the first steps toward desired change. Being aware of that, Latrese is grateful and eager about the opportunity to meet people where they are and to help them get to where they want to be.
It can be challenging and scary to seek counseling and to take the first steps toward desired change. Being aware of that, Latrese is grateful and eager about the opportunity to meet people where they are and to help them get to where they want to be.
My ideal client struggles with trauma-related symptoms that they are willing to engage in treatment for. They want to live a fulfilled life and realize their full potential.
My ideal client struggles with trauma-related symptoms that they are willing to engage in treatment for. They want to live a fulfilled life and realize their full potential.
Arlene Small
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LADC I
Verified Verified
Forest Park, Springfield, MA 01108
The ideal client is open to receiving advice and implementing it into their daily lives. The client may have issues with substance abuse due to a lack of healthy coping skills. The client's needs are to improve the quality of work-life balance. It is also important for clients to learn healthy coping strategies to cope with anxiety, depression, and other underlying mental health disorders that are often the underlying cause of substance abuse.
The ideal client is open to receiving advice and implementing it into their daily lives. The client may have issues with substance abuse due to a lack of healthy coping skills. The client's needs are to improve the quality of work-life balance. It is also important for clients to learn healthy coping strategies to cope with anxiety, depression, and other underlying mental health disorders that are often the underlying cause of substance abuse.
My ideal client is someone who is higher functioning and has some self-awareness. My ideal client is between the ages of 25-40, struggling with managing emotional distress, and often has issues with relationships in their lives. My ideal client is in a place where they are ready to do the work, even if it's uncomfortable. Their needs are often centered around building confidence, improving emotional regulation, setting boundaries, and building healthy relationships with themselves and others. My clients desire to obtain peace in their lives, even if that means letting go of what no longer serves them.
My ideal client is someone who is higher functioning and has some self-awareness. My ideal client is between the ages of 25-40, struggling with managing emotional distress, and often has issues with relationships in their lives. My ideal client is in a place where they are ready to do the work, even if it's uncomfortable. Their needs are often centered around building confidence, improving emotional regulation, setting boundaries, and building healthy relationships with themselves and others. My clients desire to obtain peace in their lives, even if that means letting go of what no longer serves them.
Janine Ward
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Forest Park, Springfield, MA 01108
Having either been through challenges or currently existing in crisis, my clients want to stop merely surviving and instead begin thriving. They see the way things are, and they are no longer satisfied with it. My clients seek understanding, internal peace, and personal growth. They need help clarifying their goals and identifying the methods by which to achieve them. They want to live a life based on their personal values, uninhibited by mental health challenges or relational struggles.
Having either been through challenges or currently existing in crisis, my clients want to stop merely surviving and instead begin thriving. They see the way things are, and they are no longer satisfied with it. My clients seek understanding, internal peace, and personal growth. They need help clarifying their goals and identifying the methods by which to achieve them. They want to live a life based on their personal values, uninhibited by mental health challenges or relational struggles.
My ideal client leads with curiosity and seeks authentic reconnection with self. They have a desire to express their thoughts and emotions in connection to their experiences. My ideal client hopes to build self-esteem, self-confidence, and coping skills to navigate their emotions, relationships, and life experiences. My ideal client has a willingness to change through open, honest communication and collaboration towards the development of their therapeutic goals. My ideal client's intention is to improve their relationship with themselves and others and enhance their overall quality of life.
My ideal client leads with curiosity and seeks authentic reconnection with self. They have a desire to express their thoughts and emotions in connection to their experiences. My ideal client hopes to build self-esteem, self-confidence, and coping skills to navigate their emotions, relationships, and life experiences. My ideal client has a willingness to change through open, honest communication and collaboration towards the development of their therapeutic goals. My ideal client's intention is to improve their relationship with themselves and others and enhance their overall quality of life.
My ideal client is an individual facing challenges with the impacts of their symptoms on their daily life, encompassing both professional and personal spheres, as well as interpersonal relationships. This client seeks support in developing coping skills, enhancing self-esteem, and improving relational abilities. Their primary goals involve effective symptom management, cultivating positive relationships, and achieving greater satisfaction with life. Together, we work towards addressing their aspirations, empowering them to lead a fulfilling and meaningful life.
My ideal client is an individual facing challenges with the impacts of their symptoms on their daily life, encompassing both professional and personal spheres, as well as interpersonal relationships. This client seeks support in developing coping skills, enhancing self-esteem, and improving relational abilities. Their primary goals involve effective symptom management, cultivating positive relationships, and achieving greater satisfaction with life. Together, we work towards addressing their aspirations, empowering them to lead a fulfilling and meaningful life.
Sophia Sgarlat
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Forest Park, Springfield, MA 01108
Do you think you may have ADHD or Autism? Have you struggled to assert boundaries at work, with family, & partners? Have you felt curious about exploring different pronouns and gender identity? Do you feel bad that you have a disability and don't know how to tell your friends that you can't do certain activities? You may have goals to tell your friends your preferred pronouns. Goals to get a diagnosis for your disability & curious about medication, goals to reevaluate your relationship with cannabis/alcohol. You may feel shame & anger about your childhood & the way your parents handled your behavior.
Do you think you may have ADHD or Autism? Have you struggled to assert boundaries at work, with family, & partners? Have you felt curious about exploring different pronouns and gender identity? Do you feel bad that you have a disability and don't know how to tell your friends that you can't do certain activities? You may have goals to tell your friends your preferred pronouns. Goals to get a diagnosis for your disability & curious about medication, goals to reevaluate your relationship with cannabis/alcohol. You may feel shame & anger about your childhood & the way your parents handled your behavior.
Erin Drakes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Forest Park, Springfield, MA 01108
My ideal client would seek therapy for their issues with processing trauma and acknowledging poor coping skills (such as addictions or low participation in life) used in the past to manage symptoms. They would want to use a cognitive behavioral approach to identify their cognitive distortions and negative thinking patterns and bring awareness and change to their behaviors.
My ideal client would seek therapy for their issues with processing trauma and acknowledging poor coping skills (such as addictions or low participation in life) used in the past to manage symptoms. They would want to use a cognitive behavioral approach to identify their cognitive distortions and negative thinking patterns and bring awareness and change to their behaviors.
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Number of Therapists in Forest Park, Springfield, MA
100+
Average cost per session
$140
Therapists in Forest Park, Springfield, MA who prioritize treating:
| 92% | Anxiety |
| 88% | Depression |
| 78% | Coping Skills |
| 65% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 65% | Self Esteem |
| 63% | Relationship Issues |
| 60% | Stress |
Average years in practice
6 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 97% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 92% | Aetna |
| 89% | Optum |
How Therapists in Forest Park, Springfield, MA see their clients
| 80% | In Person and Online | |
| 20% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 87% | Female | |
| 13% | Male |