Emotionally Focused Therapists in Westford, MA

Photo of Kirsten Jettinghoff, MA, LMHC, Counselor
Kirsten Jettinghoff
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Westford, MA 01886  (Online Only)
Additional training in complementary care modalities including NET, EFT, PSYCH-K, Usui & Karuna Reiki Master, Eden Energy Medicine Certified Practitioner-- to reinforce the Mind-Body connection.
I enjoy helping adults of all ages move through issues to gain greater satisfaction in relationships, including the most important- with oneself. If our relationships are not supportive, it may feel we are missing out on the sweetness of life. I often use a cognitive behavioral approach, which is a way we gain greater control over what happens to us, and access greater choice in how we respond to events. It can help us strengthen communication skills, deepen intimacy and heal codependency. We can grow beyond lifelong issues; and replace feeling overwhelmed with feeling peace, learning to celebrate every step we take on our journey.
Additional training in complementary care modalities including NET, EFT, PSYCH-K, Usui & Karuna Reiki Master, Eden Energy Medicine Certified Practitioner-- to reinforce the Mind-Body connection.
I enjoy helping adults of all ages move through issues to gain greater satisfaction in relationships, including the most important- with oneself. If our relationships are not supportive, it may feel we are missing out on the sweetness of life. I often use a cognitive behavioral approach, which is a way we gain greater control over what happens to us, and access greater choice in how we respond to events. It can help us strengthen communication skills, deepen intimacy and heal codependency. We can grow beyond lifelong issues; and replace feeling overwhelmed with feeling peace, learning to celebrate every step we take on our journey.
(207) 618-8101 View (207) 618-8101
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Lana Emelyanov
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westford, MA 01886
Emotionally Focused Therapy has helped many of my clients to heal from emotional trauma and renew feelings of confidence, love, and trust.
The focus of my practice is to help individuals and couples overcome life challenges and create fulfilling and meaningful relationships. If you are feeling overwhelmed, struggling with a life transition, recovering after a traumatic event, or striving to find balance in your life, please know that you don't need to face your challenges alone. I will provide a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your relational patterns, heal from emotional trauma, discover new ways to address stressful situations and start creating secure emotional connections with your loved ones.
Emotionally Focused Therapy has helped many of my clients to heal from emotional trauma and renew feelings of confidence, love, and trust.
The focus of my practice is to help individuals and couples overcome life challenges and create fulfilling and meaningful relationships. If you are feeling overwhelmed, struggling with a life transition, recovering after a traumatic event, or striving to find balance in your life, please know that you don't need to face your challenges alone. I will provide a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your relational patterns, heal from emotional trauma, discover new ways to address stressful situations and start creating secure emotional connections with your loved ones.
(978) 393-1770 View (978) 393-1770
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Darwin Gillett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westford, MA 01886
These include but are not limted to: Advanced Clinical Hypnosis, different Energy Psychology processes, like Emotional Freedom Techniques ( EFT), HAT, NLP, and IFS along with combining other more traditional modalities like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Are you suffering from limiting fears, depression, grief, anger, stress, anxiety or addictions? If so, I can help. I help clients break free from these and other issues using different mind/body therapies (including hypnosis) to quickly and powerfully integrate health, happiness and peace into people's lives. My intent is always to guide clients to a path of insight and understanding that allow them to fully utilize their inherent inner healing and creativity that we as human beings all possess.
These include but are not limted to: Advanced Clinical Hypnosis, different Energy Psychology processes, like Emotional Freedom Techniques ( EFT), HAT, NLP, and IFS along with combining other more traditional modalities like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Are you suffering from limiting fears, depression, grief, anger, stress, anxiety or addictions? If so, I can help. I help clients break free from these and other issues using different mind/body therapies (including hypnosis) to quickly and powerfully integrate health, happiness and peace into people's lives. My intent is always to guide clients to a path of insight and understanding that allow them to fully utilize their inherent inner healing and creativity that we as human beings all possess.
(978) 320-3042 View (978) 320-3042
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April McCarthy
Counselor, LMHC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Westford, MA 01886
My approach with clients is collaborative, compassionate, and nonjudgmental. I prefer to use a variety of techniques that foster a supportive environment where people can find their internal strengths and resiliency. My clinical experience includes working with adults, children, adolescents, and families who have experienced anxiety, mood disorders, difficult and complex transitions, life stressors, trauma, loss, and concerns within the perinatal continuum.
My approach with clients is collaborative, compassionate, and nonjudgmental. I prefer to use a variety of techniques that foster a supportive environment where people can find their internal strengths and resiliency. My clinical experience includes working with adults, children, adolescents, and families who have experienced anxiety, mood disorders, difficult and complex transitions, life stressors, trauma, loss, and concerns within the perinatal continuum.
(978) 300-8526 View (978) 300-8526
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Deborah Aleta Martin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westford, MA 01886
I am an experienced clinician who has worked in rural New England for the past 20 years. Having worked in a rural area you become experienced in working with a very deverisfied cliental.
I am an experienced clinician who has worked in rural New England for the past 20 years. Having worked in a rural area you become experienced in working with a very deverisfied cliental.
(978) 320-3319 x207647 View (978) 320-3319 x207647
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Linda Person
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMHC, MA, NY, ME
Verified Verified
Westford, MA 01886  (Online Only)
I enjoy helping individuals in various walks of life to cope with life's challenges. I have worked with individuals with depression, anxiety, panic disorders and anger issues to name a few. I have also worked with adolescents providing educational, vocational, and social-emotional support. The goal is to provide stability as you navigate the pressures of everyday life.
I enjoy helping individuals in various walks of life to cope with life's challenges. I have worked with individuals with depression, anxiety, panic disorders and anger issues to name a few. I have also worked with adolescents providing educational, vocational, and social-emotional support. The goal is to provide stability as you navigate the pressures of everyday life.
(339) 331-1584 x106 View (339) 331-1584 x106
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Kara Rene
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Westford, MA 01886  (Online Only)
Kara Rene holds a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Assumption University and is formally trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She works with individuals age 15 to 65+. She is passionate about providing a soft and safe landing for her clients to feel heard and seen while venturing into their broken spaces together. Kara uses an empathetic and solution-focused approach, offering CBT, mindfulness, and other evidence-based and creative interventions tailored to each client's needs and desires.
Kara Rene holds a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Assumption University and is formally trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She works with individuals age 15 to 65+. She is passionate about providing a soft and safe landing for her clients to feel heard and seen while venturing into their broken spaces together. Kara uses an empathetic and solution-focused approach, offering CBT, mindfulness, and other evidence-based and creative interventions tailored to each client's needs and desires.
(508) 501-5996 View (508) 501-5996
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Janice Merion-Bilings
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westford, MA 01886
I have over 25 years of experience working with most age groups from very diverse backgrounds. I have extensive experience working with clients who are living with anxiety, depression, grief & loss, parenting challenges, complex trauma, and body dysmorphia. I utilize approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy and Mindfulness. However most importantly, I listen carefully to my clients and adapt my approach as needed. I received my B.A. in psychology from Boston University and my MSW from Simmons University. Janice also completed 200 hours of Yoga Teacher Certification.
I have over 25 years of experience working with most age groups from very diverse backgrounds. I have extensive experience working with clients who are living with anxiety, depression, grief & loss, parenting challenges, complex trauma, and body dysmorphia. I utilize approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy and Mindfulness. However most importantly, I listen carefully to my clients and adapt my approach as needed. I received my B.A. in psychology from Boston University and my MSW from Simmons University. Janice also completed 200 hours of Yoga Teacher Certification.
(978) 510-3714 View (978) 510-3714
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Kristen Lampros
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westford, MA 01886
Accepting new clients for the group practice: Rooted Counseling Services! I am a Clinical Social Worker and the Founder of 'Rooted.' My specialty is within the family context, working with children, families, and parents. My focus when working with children and teens is to help them through the transitions they face with a relational approach and an empathetic ear, all while exploring helpful strategies. I have advanced training in pre and post-natal mental health and I enjoy working with parents while they explore their new journey in parenthood. -Within my group practice, there are several specialized child/family clinicians-
Accepting new clients for the group practice: Rooted Counseling Services! I am a Clinical Social Worker and the Founder of 'Rooted.' My specialty is within the family context, working with children, families, and parents. My focus when working with children and teens is to help them through the transitions they face with a relational approach and an empathetic ear, all while exploring helpful strategies. I have advanced training in pre and post-natal mental health and I enjoy working with parents while they explore their new journey in parenthood. -Within my group practice, there are several specialized child/family clinicians-
(978) 480-8904 View (978) 480-8904
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The Well Behavioral Health
Counselor, PhD, PsyD, LMHC, LMFT, LICSW
Verified Verified
Westford, MA 01886  (Online Only)
The Well is an evidence-based behavioral health practice that strives to serve individuals, couples, and families of all ages. Our mission is to allow finding and receiving therapy easy and beneficial to all that visit us. We provide telehealth services. We look forward to hearing how we can serve you! www.thewellbh.com
The Well is an evidence-based behavioral health practice that strives to serve individuals, couples, and families of all ages. Our mission is to allow finding and receiving therapy easy and beneficial to all that visit us. We provide telehealth services. We look forward to hearing how we can serve you! www.thewellbh.com
(508) 590-9558 x1 View (508) 590-9558 x1
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Charlie Mobayed
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Westford, MA 01886
Over the last thirty years as a Clinical Psychologist, I have learned how children, adults, couples, and families break free of disheartening relational patterns and rewrite oppressive stories. I have learned how to attend to what matters most: feeling safe, opening to love, and creating a life guided by compassion. I truly love my work, and that may be because I am still learning every day how to ask questions that spark wonder and creativity, how to listen for the depth behind words, knowing when to be patient, when to challenge.
Over the last thirty years as a Clinical Psychologist, I have learned how children, adults, couples, and families break free of disheartening relational patterns and rewrite oppressive stories. I have learned how to attend to what matters most: feeling safe, opening to love, and creating a life guided by compassion. I truly love my work, and that may be because I am still learning every day how to ask questions that spark wonder and creativity, how to listen for the depth behind words, knowing when to be patient, when to challenge.
(978) 320-3151 View (978) 320-3151
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Lynne Rothstein
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Westford, MA 01886
I have been a licensed psychotherapist for twenty plus years. In the past ten years, I have been certified in Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, EMDR, and use Comprehensive Resource Model, Internal Family Systems, Energy Medicine, and Emotional Freedom Technique. Integrating these modalities has been life changing for my clients when healing from trauma, depression, and anxiety. We all have experiences in our past that have created coping mechanisms that can now prevent us from having the relationships, success, joy and happiness that we are meant to experience.
I have been a licensed psychotherapist for twenty plus years. In the past ten years, I have been certified in Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, EMDR, and use Comprehensive Resource Model, Internal Family Systems, Energy Medicine, and Emotional Freedom Technique. Integrating these modalities has been life changing for my clients when healing from trauma, depression, and anxiety. We all have experiences in our past that have created coping mechanisms that can now prevent us from having the relationships, success, joy and happiness that we are meant to experience.
(978) 903-0051 View (978) 903-0051
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Rachael C O'Toole
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westford, MA 01886
I have spent my career working with people adapting to changing life circumstances; such as a birth, family changes, divorce, a diagnosis, or a loss. Additionally, I specialize in working with anxiety and depression. I find my passion in respectfully working with individuals and families to create the change they seek in their lives. My goal is to provide a grounded and compassionate space for therapy. I am dedicated to the work of therapy, believing it can support improved communication, relationships, and confidence; allowing you to thrive, flourish, and become your best self.
I have spent my career working with people adapting to changing life circumstances; such as a birth, family changes, divorce, a diagnosis, or a loss. Additionally, I specialize in working with anxiety and depression. I find my passion in respectfully working with individuals and families to create the change they seek in their lives. My goal is to provide a grounded and compassionate space for therapy. I am dedicated to the work of therapy, believing it can support improved communication, relationships, and confidence; allowing you to thrive, flourish, and become your best self.
(857) 214-8751 View (857) 214-8751
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Amanda Kochan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westford, MA 01886
Hi! I'm Amanda, a Clinical Social Worker and outpatient therapist with the group practice Rooted Counseling Services in Westford, MA. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, young adults and families. I prioritize helping my clients feel empowered and working through their challenges together as a team. I'm licensed in both MA and NH.
Hi! I'm Amanda, a Clinical Social Worker and outpatient therapist with the group practice Rooted Counseling Services in Westford, MA. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, young adults and families. I prioritize helping my clients feel empowered and working through their challenges together as a team. I'm licensed in both MA and NH.
(978) 577-2807 View (978) 577-2807
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Whitney Norton
Counselor, LMHC, LPCC
Verified Verified
Westford, MA 01886  (Online Only)
I currently have a couple openings! Feel free to reach out if you are interested in services! I work primarily with teens and adults who want to work through anxiety, depression, and trauma, or improve their ability to manage the stress of life. I strive to help individuals visualize and create a life that brings them fulfillment and joy. As a Mental Health Therapist, my goal is to support you in your journey by offering you a space to talk through worries or behaviors that are impeding your ability to live the life you wish to live. I look forward to hearing from you!
I currently have a couple openings! Feel free to reach out if you are interested in services! I work primarily with teens and adults who want to work through anxiety, depression, and trauma, or improve their ability to manage the stress of life. I strive to help individuals visualize and create a life that brings them fulfillment and joy. As a Mental Health Therapist, my goal is to support you in your journey by offering you a space to talk through worries or behaviors that are impeding your ability to live the life you wish to live. I look forward to hearing from you!
(339) 201-5436 View (339) 201-5436
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Grace Wexler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Westford, MA 01886
I believe deeply in the healing power of human connection and relationship. Whatever you are facing today that might feel insurmountable, let’s work together to guide you to a place of self knowing, stability and compassion. I believe in practicing through an anti-oppressive framework and approach therapy as a collaboration between myself and my client. you are the expert of your life, I'll come alongside you to guide and support through new skills, ideas and emotional explorations. I love working with all ages and am particularly passionate about adult and older adult communities.
I believe deeply in the healing power of human connection and relationship. Whatever you are facing today that might feel insurmountable, let’s work together to guide you to a place of self knowing, stability and compassion. I believe in practicing through an anti-oppressive framework and approach therapy as a collaboration between myself and my client. you are the expert of your life, I'll come alongside you to guide and support through new skills, ideas and emotional explorations. I love working with all ages and am particularly passionate about adult and older adult communities.
(978) 616-6656 View (978) 616-6656
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Free Heart Community (New Group Begins Dec. 5th)
Occupational Therapist, MS, OTR/L, RYT
Verified Verified
Westford, MA 01886  (Online Only)
Free Heart Community offers ongoing groups and workshops for those who are looking to enhance their coping skills and connection. Do you want sustainable solutions for your wellness, coping abilities, and support, without judgement? Our community is a comfortable place where you can express needs and wants and dedicated to the caretakers, people-pleasers, big-hearted or highly sensitive people ready for change. Free Heart hosts wellness groups in 6-week series, focusing on ways to manage healthy change; practice effective self-care tools to improve relationships; enhance self-regulation and stress reduction toward resiliency.
Free Heart Community offers ongoing groups and workshops for those who are looking to enhance their coping skills and connection. Do you want sustainable solutions for your wellness, coping abilities, and support, without judgement? Our community is a comfortable place where you can express needs and wants and dedicated to the caretakers, people-pleasers, big-hearted or highly sensitive people ready for change. Free Heart hosts wellness groups in 6-week series, focusing on ways to manage healthy change; practice effective self-care tools to improve relationships; enhance self-regulation and stress reduction toward resiliency.
(844) 623-5074 View (844) 623-5074
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Errika Gravlin
MAT
Verified Verified
Westford, MA 01886
I am a CTI-trained Transformational Coach with a deep appreciation for the inherent creativity, resourcefulness, and wholeness within each individual. I believe in the power of personal transformation and spiritual growth to create profound change in our lives. As a professionally trained and experienced transformational coach, I have the tools and understanding to help you create the life you imagine and regain a renewed sense of self.
I am a CTI-trained Transformational Coach with a deep appreciation for the inherent creativity, resourcefulness, and wholeness within each individual. I believe in the power of personal transformation and spiritual growth to create profound change in our lives. As a professionally trained and experienced transformational coach, I have the tools and understanding to help you create the life you imagine and regain a renewed sense of self.
(978) 486-7246 View (978) 486-7246
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Stepfan Jones
LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westford, MA 01886  (Online Only)
I enjoy working with all types of individuals in various walks of life. I have worked with individuals with depression, anxiety, and anger issues to name a few. Working to help individuals cope with life's challenges. I have also spent time in the school system working with adolescents with school issues and life challenges, and college students as a spiritual counselor and life coach. My latest journey has been working with individuals who wrestle with substance use challenges. Also offering life coaching in GA and FL (Private pay only)
I enjoy working with all types of individuals in various walks of life. I have worked with individuals with depression, anxiety, and anger issues to name a few. Working to help individuals cope with life's challenges. I have also spent time in the school system working with adolescents with school issues and life challenges, and college students as a spiritual counselor and life coach. My latest journey has been working with individuals who wrestle with substance use challenges. Also offering life coaching in GA and FL (Private pay only)
(339) 201-3459 View (339) 201-3459
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Sheila Marie Tucke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CAGS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westford, MA 01886
I have had a private therapy practice in Andover and Westford, Ma. for nearly 30 years. During this time, I have worked with those struggling with a variety of concerns including relationships, parenting, identity, work and careers, depression, anxiety, trauma, school and education, gender, and cultures. Generally, the individuals, couples, and families with whom I work come to my office in some sort of pain or discomfort as they move back and forth between their real and ideal lives.The conversations we have shed light on what is happening and to try to help reduce feelings of pain and distress.
I have had a private therapy practice in Andover and Westford, Ma. for nearly 30 years. During this time, I have worked with those struggling with a variety of concerns including relationships, parenting, identity, work and careers, depression, anxiety, trauma, school and education, gender, and cultures. Generally, the individuals, couples, and families with whom I work come to my office in some sort of pain or discomfort as they move back and forth between their real and ideal lives.The conversations we have shed light on what is happening and to try to help reduce feelings of pain and distress.
(978) 631-4505 View (978) 631-4505
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Emotionally Focused Therapists

Who is emotionally focused therapy for?

Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.

Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?

People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.

What happens in emotionally focused therapy?

Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.

What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?

EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.