Depression Therapists in Westborough, MA

It's ok to ask for help. It's true that I can't erase your past or instantly take away your pain (although I wish I could). However, I can help you carry your burdens more lightly, whether that means adjusting to major life transitions, processing grief, or learning new ways of coping with anxiety. Additionally, I have expertise in health-related issues and enjoy working with clients around eating concerns, chronic illness (cancer, diabetes, etc.) and prenatal/postpartum mental health. I can offer you a new perspective and help you overcome emotional challenges. Therapy is your time to feel supported and understood.

I have often found that clients reach a point in their lives where they need help to manage stress due to relationship issues, work changes and parenting issues. I have been very successful at giving my clients the tools to manage life’s stressors. I am a very active therapist and give feedback and coping strategies to my clients so they can successfully end therapy and feel empowered to manage these situations on their own.

My ideal client is someone who is motivated to make changes in their life. I have experience with treating a wide arrange of mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, and more. But I understand that diagnoses aren’t everything so I also work well with people who experience self-esteem challenges, trouble setting goals, social and interpersonal skills, as well as executive dysfunction.

As a licensed therapist I enjoy helping a wide range of individuals facing a variety of challenges make meaningful life changes. I have worked with a culturally diverse population of all ages and most enjoy working with adults, ages 19-90. My style combines empathy, warmth, humor and compassion in a judgment-free, strengths-based environment. I believe a strong and collaborative client-therapist relationship is essential in creating a safe space for change.

I believe that connection is vital to a healthy mind and body, and that the alliance I form with clients is central to addressing the issues that brought them to therapy. As both a registered nurse and a psychotherapist, it is my privilege to walk with clients on their journey to wellness. I utilize various approaches including CBT, psychodynamic, motivational interviewing and ACT therapy. Using a collaborative approach, we continually assess progress toward your goals. I work with adults challenged by depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and life transitions.

Many clients who I meet with for the first time confess how scared they were to make the initial phone call and to set up an appointment. Usually after the first appointment they say they are glad they did. In today's culture, there are so many stressors and demands of everyday life that we often wind up taking care of others and sometimes find ourselves feeling overwhelmed, depressed, anxious and stuck. I have watched change and relief take place as clients meet with me over time and together we gain understanding and awareness of how to move forward.

My practice focuses on working with women ages 18+ to enhance overall well-being. I work with clients in the areas of anxiety disorders, adjustment to life transitions/stressors, relationship/marital issues and depression. My experience encompass the areas related to college readiness/preparation, pre- and post-college transitions, depression, anxiety, low self-image/self-esteem, relationship conflicts, academic stress, and bereavement. I am invested in working with my clients to provide them with the tools and skills to achieve their personal goals and improve overall sense of well-being.

Welcome! I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families while specializing in treating couples, individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD and adjustment to life transitions.  With a compassionate approach, I use EFT couples therapy to help couples identify negative patterns that may be pushing their bond further apart. We will tailor an agreed upon plan to work on goals of wellness that fit your unique situation.

***NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** My overarching approach is Relationship-Based Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. I find that integrating CBT with key therapeutic relationship factors such as validation, empathy, unconditional positive regard, and genuineness produce the best outcomes. When appropriate, I also utilize such approaches as mindfulness, acceptance, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) skills, and Trauma-Focused CBT and Prolonged Exposure for trauma. My goal is to not only reduce the distress from your presenting problems but also improve your overall well-being and experience personal growth across many facets of life.

Welcome to my practice. I have been helping people of all ages who are struggling with a variety of life's challenges ranging from general stress, anxiety and depression, grief and loss, to the aftermath of severe traumas. I understand that often times the decision to enter therapy and to share the experience of pain and stress can be extraordinarily challenging. I consider my style to be warm, gentle and highly supportive, helping clients identify their strengths and resources as we work together toward your healing.

I am a therapist with over 25 years experience providing individual psychotherapy to adults.I also provide couples counseling to help couples develop better communication skills and gain a better understanding of each other and each others needs. I have experience working in hospitals and in community mental health centers helping individuals with anxiety, depression, chronic illness, grief and loss.

My particular areas of expertise include women’s health, pregnancy and postpartum struggles, fertility issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, identity development and sexual orientation, relationship challenges, and adjustment to significant life changes.

Do you feel like panic, anxiety, or sadness is running your life? Are you ready to break free of the cycle and make lasting positive changes to improve your life satisfaction? I will help you examine your patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving and empower you to identify where and how make those changes.

My ideal clients are couples and individuals struggling in relationship. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and I chose this profession because I find helping couples very rewarding. I support clients working through the struggles of not feeling understood, feeling attacked and judged. I teach them how to step back and get curious about each other. As couples begin to understand each other better, the disconnection and discouragement shifts, connection deepens and they learn to work together. I work with them to develop tools for better communication and conflict resolution.

I have been in the field of social work for 36 years, with 14 of those years in an inpatient psychiatric setting for adolescents with chronic mental health and trauma issues. I work with children, teens, adults, and families, and have an extensive practice with trauma related issues, including sexual trauma. An active participant in the therapeutic process, I provide insight, feedback, and thoughtful questions to assist individuals to recognize their strengths, utilize their coping skills, and reclaim their voice in order to lead a more fulfilled affirmative life.