Therapists for Teens in Springfield, MA

I have been in the field for almost two decades; however, I have been engrossed in various community outreach through my adulthood. While I am passionate about many things, I am most passionate about serving at-risk youth navigate their adolescent and young adulthood. I am a former foster parent, specializing in caring for teens, and child welfare worker with a unique perspective to offer at-risk youth. I believe in advocacy and ensuring individuals have the resources required to meet their needs.

Welcome to my practice! My name is Brittany Higginbotham, and I bring a decade of clinical experience to help you navigate life's challenges. I am an LPC in Connecticut and an LMHC in Massachusetts. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, which has enriched my eclectic approach to therapy. This versatility allows me to tailor my methods to suit each client's unique needs, ensuring a strong and effective therapeutic relationship. My areas of expertise include addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, adolescent challenges, and family issues.

You are not alone. Life is full of ups and downs, with many challenges. Each transition can bring stress, anxiety, fear, insecurities, and negative emotions. Together we can embark on YOUR journey of self-discovery, by building daily skills around empathy, self compassion building healthy relationships.

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

I'm a first generation Haitian-American who takes pride in following my passion for service, while supporting and guiding clients of our community. I have always worked serving communities of color, including being a fierce advocate.

Are you feeling lost, hurt, or trapped by your past experiences? Do you find yourself struggling to trust others, control your emotions, or break free from harmful habits? Maybe you've been trying to manage on your own, but the weight of your pain and the stress of everyday life have left you feeling overwhelmed.

Wait time 1-4 months depending on availability Finding a therapist can be difficult and intimidating. I have provided therapy and other therapeutic services for children and adolescents for over 10 years. I offer a strengths-based perspective and help to identify and build on your current strengths to meet your goals. I provide a peaceful and nonjudgmental space for you to explore your feelings and identify and navigate the challenges that you face. I work to find the style that meets your needs often integrating solution focused and dialectical models.

Life as a young person nowadays can feel overwhelming. With constant pressure to succeed academically, land your dream job straight out of school, be popular on social media, and have an active social life, it's no wonder rates of anxiety and depression are skyrocketing. As a therapist who has worked extensively with young people, I understand the unique struggles you face. I provide a relaxed, non-judgmental environment for you to open up about relationship troubles, academic stress, career indecisiveness, loneliness, and any other issues weighing you down.

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.

Hi. I'm Jennifer Clark-Harris. I am a Masters Level Marriage and Family Therapist/ Mental Health Clinician. In other words I am someone who has tools to help people create the changes they seek in their lives and their relationships. You don't have to walk the journey of life alone.

Accepting New Intakes Now! I believe that life is built on our relationships with each other and to ourselves. The relationship to ourselves is the one we often forget about. Life has a funny way of reminding us that we are not perfect and many things are out of our control. This can cause us to become afraid, angry, irritable, depressed, overbearing, rebellious, tearful.....But, then what? It is often the case that we like to avoid difficult feelings and hope that they will go away on their own. Sometimes they do...and sometimes they don't.

Hello and welcome! I'm glad that you're here. I'm Cristen, and I'd like to introduce myself as a compassionate Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. With over a decade of experience in providing psychotherapy to children and their families who are considered at-risk with a history of trauma, mental health diagnoses, and/or social services involvement.

My life experience has given me compassion for a population of individuals with mental health disorders who flourish in life, given the opportunity.

My ideal client is an individual facing challenges such as life transitions, stress, anxiety, or depression, who seeks guidance and support in navigating their emotions and relationships. They may be grappling with self-esteem or identity issues and are motivated to better understand their needs and feelings. Their goals include building resilience, enhancing mental well-being, fostering healthy connections with others, and finding a sense of purpose and fulfillment in life. They are open to have their believes be challenged, self-help, self-reflection, and are committed to personal growth in order to develop.

I, Tanesha Pickard, LICSW, am a highly skilled and compassionate mental health professional with over 18 years of experience in the field. As one of the founders of Be Mindful Clinic LLC, I dedicate my career to helping individuals improve their mental well-being and lead fulfilling lives. I have received comprehensive training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and Motivational Interviewing. These therapeutic modalities equip me with a diverse set of tools to address a wide range of mental health issues.

My ideal client likely struggles with honest self-reflection, emotional regulation, and interpersonal conflict. They are somewhat familiar with the boundaries and perimeters of therapy.

I am a social worker that does community activism. Many times people have problems because of the injustices built into our system. In my work in therapy I can help people to identify issues in their lives and give them skills to deal with situations they find themselves in. I want to remove stigma from mental health treatment by offering it to everyone. I am committed to treating people with every day issues that may negatively impact their lives so that they can move forward to have happy and successful lives. I want to listen to people and help them develop the skills they need.

My ideal client is a young adult who is working on getting their life together. They are having a difficult time controlling their emotions and suffers with anxiety. Their goals are to get and keep a job, work on a career, and be more responsible. They are realizing that it is time to get it together. They are interested in learning coping skills and working on past traumatic events that they believe to be in the way of learning new ways. I will work with my clients to unfold what is brought into the room and set the pace that feels most supportive to them—together, creating a safe and supportive space as we address needs and goals.

I have experience working with Individuals, Couples, and Families of First responders and marginalized communities struggling with the challenges of complex trauma impacting mental health, including Anxiety, Depressive disorders, PTSD, and substance use disorders.