Therapists in Westford, MA
I utilize mindfulness based approaches with traditional therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy to personalize each session.
Hi, I'm Annie, an outpatient therapist at Rooted Counseling Services. I enjoy working with adolescents 15+ and adults. My priorities include making my clients feel heard, safe, and comfortable so they can be successful in therapy. I have experience working in partial hospitalization programs, in-home family therapy, and outpatient therapy.
I utilize mindfulness based approaches with traditional therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy to personalize each session.
Hi, I'm Annie, an outpatient therapist at Rooted Counseling Services. I enjoy working with adolescents 15+ and adults. My priorities include making my clients feel heard, safe, and comfortable so they can be successful in therapy. I have experience working in partial hospitalization programs, in-home family therapy, and outpatient therapy.
I have experience working in various settings including the Veteran's Affairs, inpatient hospitals and specialize in working with individuals who are seeking help with PTSD, trauma, depression, anxiety, and other related mental health conditions. Additionally, I enjoy working with first responders, Veterans/active military, and their family members. My focus is humanistic, and I use a person-centered and strengths-based approach to help empower and support others through their therapeutic journey.
I have experience working in various settings including the Veteran's Affairs, inpatient hospitals and specialize in working with individuals who are seeking help with PTSD, trauma, depression, anxiety, and other related mental health conditions. Additionally, I enjoy working with first responders, Veterans/active military, and their family members. My focus is humanistic, and I use a person-centered and strengths-based approach to help empower and support others through their therapeutic journey.
Jillian Lokere Meskell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westford, MA 01886
Waitlist for new clients
Does life feel overwhelming right now? Does just getting through the day feel like a challenge? Maybe you are feeling anxious or are struggling with past or present difficult experiences, or family life has become difficult and stressful. Maybe you “have it all together” on the outside but feel lost, hopeless, disconnected, lonely, overwhelmed, or afraid on the inside. Maybe you are navigating understanding your identity in a new way. It is incredibly brave to reach out for support after trying to manage it all on your own. I would be honored to share in your journey toward healing, supporting you with empathy and acceptance.
Does life feel overwhelming right now? Does just getting through the day feel like a challenge? Maybe you are feeling anxious or are struggling with past or present difficult experiences, or family life has become difficult and stressful. Maybe you “have it all together” on the outside but feel lost, hopeless, disconnected, lonely, overwhelmed, or afraid on the inside. Maybe you are navigating understanding your identity in a new way. It is incredibly brave to reach out for support after trying to manage it all on your own. I would be honored to share in your journey toward healing, supporting you with empathy and acceptance.
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She utilizes collaborative, strengths-based, cognitive behavioral methods (CBT), mindfulness-based, and solutions-focused approaches to therapy.
Ashley Kitchen-Sweet is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Massachusetts who has over 5 years of experience providing clinical assessment and therapeutic care to adults, families/couples, and children seeking help with depression/anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and family/couples issues. She is very committed to providing an easy transition into therapy for her clients and is passionate about their progress. Ashley completed her Bachelor's degree in Sociology at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and completed her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Walden University.
She utilizes collaborative, strengths-based, cognitive behavioral methods (CBT), mindfulness-based, and solutions-focused approaches to therapy.
Ashley Kitchen-Sweet is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Massachusetts who has over 5 years of experience providing clinical assessment and therapeutic care to adults, families/couples, and children seeking help with depression/anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and family/couples issues. She is very committed to providing an easy transition into therapy for her clients and is passionate about their progress. Ashley completed her Bachelor's degree in Sociology at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and completed her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Walden University.
Shelana A Simon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW, PhD(c)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Harvard, MA 01451
Welcoming NEW patients! I understand that that taking steps towards receiving mental health treatment requires tremendous strength. I aim to foster collaborative relationships with my clients as they move towards their unique goals. I am highly skilled and dedicated Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, and I currently practice in the Boston area. I obtained my Master of Social Work from Wheelock College, where I also obtained a certificate in Military counselling. I bring a comprehensive educational background to my role as my clinical experience is extensive. I am looking forward to collaborating with you on your care.
Welcoming NEW patients! I understand that that taking steps towards receiving mental health treatment requires tremendous strength. I aim to foster collaborative relationships with my clients as they move towards their unique goals. I am highly skilled and dedicated Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, and I currently practice in the Boston area. I obtained my Master of Social Work from Wheelock College, where I also obtained a certificate in Military counselling. I bring a comprehensive educational background to my role as my clinical experience is extensive. I am looking forward to collaborating with you on your care.
Now accepting new clients ! Beginning therapy is like beginning a journey. You may be feeling stuck, in transition or crisis, or needing to heal from something painful. I offer a safe, authentic relationship. With empathy and respect, I guide you into places too difficult to enter alone . As you become aware of patterns no longer helpful to you and discover new inner resources, you connect more deeply with yourself, others, and the life you want. I work with adults on a range of issues including depression, anxiety, grief, loss and personal growth,
Now accepting new clients ! Beginning therapy is like beginning a journey. You may be feeling stuck, in transition or crisis, or needing to heal from something painful. I offer a safe, authentic relationship. With empathy and respect, I guide you into places too difficult to enter alone . As you become aware of patterns no longer helpful to you and discover new inner resources, you connect more deeply with yourself, others, and the life you want. I work with adults on a range of issues including depression, anxiety, grief, loss and personal growth,
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Areas of particular focus are: relationship work, including family and couples therapy; resolving patterns of self-criticism and destructive emotion that foster anxiety, depression, and anger; attending to the unique challenges of adolescence and young adulthood; eating disorder treatment; and mindfulness-based therapy.
I work with adults, couples, families, and adolescents on a wide range of challenges including depression, anxiety, poor self image, relationship issues, trauma, and eating disorders. My approach is engaged and interactive, directly focusing on the difficulties that you are facing. Reconnecting with your true self and healing and strengthening your relationships are key elements of our work together. I am a caring and attentive listener and dedicate myself to helping you achieve optimal contentment and peace of mind. My therapeutic approach includes aspects of cognitive therapy, DBT, mindfulness and Buddhist psychology, narrative therapy, and somatic therapy.
Areas of particular focus are: relationship work, including family and couples therapy; resolving patterns of self-criticism and destructive emotion that foster anxiety, depression, and anger; attending to the unique challenges of adolescence and young adulthood; eating disorder treatment; and mindfulness-based therapy.
I work with adults, couples, families, and adolescents on a wide range of challenges including depression, anxiety, poor self image, relationship issues, trauma, and eating disorders. My approach is engaged and interactive, directly focusing on the difficulties that you are facing. Reconnecting with your true self and healing and strengthening your relationships are key elements of our work together. I am a caring and attentive listener and dedicate myself to helping you achieve optimal contentment and peace of mind. My therapeutic approach includes aspects of cognitive therapy, DBT, mindfulness and Buddhist psychology, narrative therapy, and somatic therapy.
Kayla utilizes multiple treatment approaches including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy.
Kayla Pena is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 7 years of experience in the mental health field. Kayla is passionate about the intersection of social work and psychology and uses cultural humility and advocacy to help individuals in marginalized communities. Kayla specializes in depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and multicultural counseling. Kayla completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Simmons University. Kayla has a great deal of experience working in various clinical settings such as community health centers, schools, legal clinics, hospitals, outpatient departments, and residential settings.
Kayla utilizes multiple treatment approaches including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy.
Kayla Pena is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 7 years of experience in the mental health field. Kayla is passionate about the intersection of social work and psychology and uses cultural humility and advocacy to help individuals in marginalized communities. Kayla specializes in depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and multicultural counseling. Kayla completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Simmons University. Kayla has a great deal of experience working in various clinical settings such as community health centers, schools, legal clinics, hospitals, outpatient departments, and residential settings.
Such as: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Gestalt Therapy, EMDR, Mindfulness Based approaches, and The Work developed by Byron Katie.
I work with individuals who want to improve the quality of their lives and couples who are having difficulty with communication or resolving conflict. My work is to understand the difficulties in the context of the whole person. Together we identify and remove the obstacles that interfere with having a more meaningful life.
Such as: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Gestalt Therapy, EMDR, Mindfulness Based approaches, and The Work developed by Byron Katie.
I work with individuals who want to improve the quality of their lives and couples who are having difficulty with communication or resolving conflict. My work is to understand the difficulties in the context of the whole person. Together we identify and remove the obstacles that interfere with having a more meaningful life.
Melissa Yazir
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Leominster, MA 01453 (Online Only)
She approaches therapy from a person-centered and strengths-based perspective incorporating different modalities of treatment such as, but not limited to, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, solution focused, and mindfulness.
Melissa is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the state of Massachusetts and holds the equivalent titles in both New York and California. She has over 10 plus years of experience serving individuals in both inpatient and outpatient mental health settings, as well as in correctional settings across the country and in Canada. Melissa earned her Bachelors of Science in Therapeutic Recreation from SUNY Brockport and her Masters of Social Work from SUNY Brockport and Nazareth College’s collaborative program.
She approaches therapy from a person-centered and strengths-based perspective incorporating different modalities of treatment such as, but not limited to, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, solution focused, and mindfulness.
Melissa is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the state of Massachusetts and holds the equivalent titles in both New York and California. She has over 10 plus years of experience serving individuals in both inpatient and outpatient mental health settings, as well as in correctional settings across the country and in Canada. Melissa earned her Bachelors of Science in Therapeutic Recreation from SUNY Brockport and her Masters of Social Work from SUNY Brockport and Nazareth College’s collaborative program.
Nicolle pulls from a variety of evidence-based approaches such as mindfulness, person-centered, cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, and expressive therapies.
Nicolle Rubino is a Licensed Mental Health Clinician who has spent 7 years working in the mental health field providing crisis care to adults and adolescents needing partial hospitalization treatment. Her specialties include safety planning, de-escalation, and stabilization. She has focused on helping people explore and gain insight into mental health struggles and how to cope and grow from those experiences. Nicolle is an art therapist who is trained in the utilization of creative directives for expressive interventions and has experience working with significant depression, anxiety, trauma, and life stressors.
Nicolle pulls from a variety of evidence-based approaches such as mindfulness, person-centered, cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, and expressive therapies.
Nicolle Rubino is a Licensed Mental Health Clinician who has spent 7 years working in the mental health field providing crisis care to adults and adolescents needing partial hospitalization treatment. Her specialties include safety planning, de-escalation, and stabilization. She has focused on helping people explore and gain insight into mental health struggles and how to cope and grow from those experiences. Nicolle is an art therapist who is trained in the utilization of creative directives for expressive interventions and has experience working with significant depression, anxiety, trauma, and life stressors.
Nancy Lynne Lautenbach
Counselor, MA, LMHC, ATR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Holyoke, MA 01040 (Online Only)
I work primarily as an art/expressive therapist using a variety of mediums and techniques to include body-based work, somatics, Body Poetry, art therapy, sandtray therapy, CBT, DBT, EFT, and mindfulness skills.
Immediate Availability For New Clients. My goal as a therapist is to empower clients to seek and find their own personal truth. I believe the client is the expert of their experience and needs merely guidance and support to address their own issues. Do you feel you could benefit from a heart-felt presence and warmth, with an emphasis on the skill of listening? Are you desiring change and transformation? The body can sometimes tell the story that words cannot. If you desire healing through art, I incorporate art therapy, writing and movement-based experiences to support clients with accessing their own internal wisdom.
I work primarily as an art/expressive therapist using a variety of mediums and techniques to include body-based work, somatics, Body Poetry, art therapy, sandtray therapy, CBT, DBT, EFT, and mindfulness skills.
Immediate Availability For New Clients. My goal as a therapist is to empower clients to seek and find their own personal truth. I believe the client is the expert of their experience and needs merely guidance and support to address their own issues. Do you feel you could benefit from a heart-felt presence and warmth, with an emphasis on the skill of listening? Are you desiring change and transformation? The body can sometimes tell the story that words cannot. If you desire healing through art, I incorporate art therapy, writing and movement-based experiences to support clients with accessing their own internal wisdom.
My additional area of specialty is Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction.
I believe everyone has the capacity to change and improve the quality of their life, no matter what has happened. My style of counseling combines working with insight and cognitive therapy, which explores past events in light of how the choices we now make affect well - being. I also utilize an awareness approach, whereby, getting in touch and releasing the feelings in the body helps to create a new sense of relief and empowerment.
My additional area of specialty is Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction.
I believe everyone has the capacity to change and improve the quality of their life, no matter what has happened. My style of counseling combines working with insight and cognitive therapy, which explores past events in light of how the choices we now make affect well - being. I also utilize an awareness approach, whereby, getting in touch and releasing the feelings in the body helps to create a new sense of relief and empowerment.
Guided by a trauma-informed approach, she utilizes narrative, mindfulness-based, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to support and empower clients through life’s obstacles.
Cassidy Stevens is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in the state of Massachusetts. Cassidy has 5 years of clinical experience supporting adult individuals coping with a broad range of challenges, from everyday life stressors like relationship issues and stress management to acute and traumatic events like grief and loss.
Guided by a trauma-informed approach, she utilizes narrative, mindfulness-based, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to support and empower clients through life’s obstacles.
Cassidy Stevens is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in the state of Massachusetts. Cassidy has 5 years of clinical experience supporting adult individuals coping with a broad range of challenges, from everyday life stressors like relationship issues and stress management to acute and traumatic events like grief and loss.
Rosa Carrelha
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New Bedford, MA 02740 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My practice uses various evidenced-based treatment modalities including but not limited to mindfulness-based and cognitive behavioral therapies.
Eu falo Português. I strive to provide a safe space for those who decided to take the courageous step in healing what no longer serves them. By seeking therapy, you are identifying a need that needs fulfilling. Together we can build on that to identify strengths and invest in self-compassion, shift that stuck feeling, adjust what’s not helpful, and learn new techniques. I recognize that therapy is not a “one size fits all” approach. We can collaborate in treatment possibilities to help meet your goals and adapt healthier changes for your mind and body.
My practice uses various evidenced-based treatment modalities including but not limited to mindfulness-based and cognitive behavioral therapies.
Eu falo Português. I strive to provide a safe space for those who decided to take the courageous step in healing what no longer serves them. By seeking therapy, you are identifying a need that needs fulfilling. Together we can build on that to identify strengths and invest in self-compassion, shift that stuck feeling, adjust what’s not helpful, and learn new techniques. I recognize that therapy is not a “one size fits all” approach. We can collaborate in treatment possibilities to help meet your goals and adapt healthier changes for your mind and body.
Alicia Fitzpatrick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Dover, MA 02030 (Online Only)
I have experience working with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, family, relationship, parenting and women's issues however my focus more recently has been anxiety and the use of cognitive behavioral therapy combined with mindfulness.
I enjoy working with people using a strength based approach helping to empower them to make the best possible choices for their future. I have many years of experience working with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, family, relationship, parenting and women's issues. The use of cognitive behavioral therapy modified to meet individual needs combined with mindfulness and traditional talk therapy to explore patterns of behaviors, changing negative patterns and increasing coping skills has made a positive impact on my clients.
I have experience working with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, family, relationship, parenting and women's issues however my focus more recently has been anxiety and the use of cognitive behavioral therapy combined with mindfulness.
I enjoy working with people using a strength based approach helping to empower them to make the best possible choices for their future. I have many years of experience working with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, family, relationship, parenting and women's issues. The use of cognitive behavioral therapy modified to meet individual needs combined with mindfulness and traditional talk therapy to explore patterns of behaviors, changing negative patterns and increasing coping skills has made a positive impact on my clients.
Amanda Wayne is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who has had the great fortune to work with clients of all ages, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, gender identities, and socioeconomic statuses. She believes we all possess unique qualities, as well as a universal desire for connection and understanding. Amanda says it is always gratifying to help clients find their unique path towards self-knowledge and emotional growth. Amanda has been especially encouraged by the power of mindfulness; helping clients to live in the present, appreciate the beauty in life, and learn strategies to heal and thrive.
Amanda Wayne is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who has had the great fortune to work with clients of all ages, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, gender identities, and socioeconomic statuses. She believes we all possess unique qualities, as well as a universal desire for connection and understanding. Amanda says it is always gratifying to help clients find their unique path towards self-knowledge and emotional growth. Amanda has been especially encouraged by the power of mindfulness; helping clients to live in the present, appreciate the beauty in life, and learn strategies to heal and thrive.
Michelle Jiang
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02199 (Online Only)
Through a unique blend of Person-Centered Therapy, REBT, DBT, and mindfulness techniques, I aim to help you understand and transform your thought patterns and emotions, enabling you to effectively manage and overcome depression and anxiety.
Are you carrying the weight of depression and anxiety, making it challenging to find peace and clarity in your life? Do you find yourself struggling in your relationships, whether with partners, family, or friends? Are you seeking a therapist who not only understands the intricate interplay of your experiences but also values the diversity of cultures and identities? If any of these questions resonate with you, please know that you are not alone, and I am here to support you on your path to well-being and self-empowerment.
Through a unique blend of Person-Centered Therapy, REBT, DBT, and mindfulness techniques, I aim to help you understand and transform your thought patterns and emotions, enabling you to effectively manage and overcome depression and anxiety.
Are you carrying the weight of depression and anxiety, making it challenging to find peace and clarity in your life? Do you find yourself struggling in your relationships, whether with partners, family, or friends? Are you seeking a therapist who not only understands the intricate interplay of your experiences but also values the diversity of cultures and identities? If any of these questions resonate with you, please know that you are not alone, and I am here to support you on your path to well-being and self-empowerment.
Through approaches such as CBT, mindfulness, and trauma-informed & exposure-based practices, we can explore collaborative approaches to help you become an effective and active presence in your own life.
Dedicating time and attention to our own needs can feel overwhelming for so many of us. My goal is to support and challenge you as you jump into the journey of self-advocacy and compassion. I work alongside you as you come through the moments that feel endless, the emotions that feel confusing, and the thoughts that feel overpowering. Together, we can identify strategies to find clarity within your emotions.
Through approaches such as CBT, mindfulness, and trauma-informed & exposure-based practices, we can explore collaborative approaches to help you become an effective and active presence in your own life.
Dedicating time and attention to our own needs can feel overwhelming for so many of us. My goal is to support and challenge you as you jump into the journey of self-advocacy and compassion. I work alongside you as you come through the moments that feel endless, the emotions that feel confusing, and the thoughts that feel overpowering. Together, we can identify strategies to find clarity within your emotions.
New Path Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Our approaches include mindfulness, person-center, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focus therapy, motivational therapy, Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy.
Welcome to New Path Counseling! We are accepting new clients. We have in-office and Telehealth appointment availabilities. You can schedule your appointment by clicking on our website link. We have clinicians who are licensed in the state of MA, CT, and RI. Life is full of challenges and unpredictable, we can’t always mitigate or control these; the key is to be aware of our maladaptive behaviors and build strength by enhancing our awareness and creating a new path for ourselves, family, and/or couple. We understand that not everyone can heal and cope the same way.
Our approaches include mindfulness, person-center, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focus therapy, motivational therapy, Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy.
Welcome to New Path Counseling! We are accepting new clients. We have in-office and Telehealth appointment availabilities. You can schedule your appointment by clicking on our website link. We have clinicians who are licensed in the state of MA, CT, and RI. Life is full of challenges and unpredictable, we can’t always mitigate or control these; the key is to be aware of our maladaptive behaviors and build strength by enhancing our awareness and creating a new path for ourselves, family, and/or couple. We understand that not everyone can heal and cope the same way.
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Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists
How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.
When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behavior through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviors and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.
Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioral habits.