Therapists in Westwood, MA

Selecting a therapist can be a daunting task, especially if you are experiencing emotional pain and/or navigating a life crisis. Perhaps you are feeling "stuck" and just don't know where to turn. I am a licensed clinical social worker practicing for over thirty years in a variety of community based and education settings before focusing on my private practice. I work with adolescents, young adults, adults, and older individuals.

Accepting new clients for daytime appointments Tues, Wed, Thur this fall. Are you looking for a listener, a cheerleader, a coach, a teacher or a helper? This is my approach in counseling. Giving you what you need, when you need it. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who has worked for over twelve years with children, teenagers, families and adults. I have supported people through individual and family therapy, co-parenting sessions and couples counseling. I understand the challenges of day to day stressors and how this affects a person's emotional and physical health. My goal is to help you embrace life and all its potential.

I am a dedicated and caring therapist who seeks to help Adults who have suffered from Covert Abuse: also with Interpersonal issues, situational, anxiety, loneliness,and depression.. I am a MA License Mental Health Counselor.

At Inclusive Perspectives Counseling (formerly Kristin Bowles and Assoc.), we offer mental health services for children, adolescents, couples, families, and adults. We provide these services from trained therapists, social workers and mental health counselors with a wide array of expertise and therapeutic approaches. Our therapists provide psychotherapy, crisis counseling, maternal health and wellness counseling for those in need of social, emotional, and behavioral support. We engage in safe, culturally competent, racially sensitive, gender inclusive and evidenced based treatment to the community.

Life does not come with an instruction manual. It can be messy, painful, overwhelming, difficult, and downright exhausting. But I believe that change is always possible. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, relationships, motivation, adapting to change, or just the stress of day to day living then therapy can help. Therapy is a collaborative process built on trust, therefore it is important to find a therapist that meets your specific needs. I provide a welcoming and safe environment to help clients define goals, identify strengths, and make positive changes.

Every time we tell our story, we heal a little. My goal is to help you understand yourself well enough to be able to tell your story, heal from within, and find your peace. Human beings need connection; we need purpose. We need to be seen and heard. Maybe you have been stuck in a pattern of the same types of relationships over and over again. Maybe you've been down in the dumps for far too long, or are in need of relationship or parenting help. Maybe there is more to life than what you're currently experiencing. Maybe I can help.

I work with clients who are struggling with life stressors that have become too difficult to navigate on their own, such as: unsatisfying personal or family relationships; anxiety; marital conflict, infidelity, separation and divorce; parenting stress; health related issues; grief and loss; and job dissatisfaction or career transitions.

If you are experiencing anxiety, career or work-related stress, toxic work environments, relationship issues, low self-confidence, illness, school challenges, layoffs, grief/loss, career transition, or retirement, I can help. If you are finding it difficult to manage your stress, anxiety, sleep, depression, or ADHD, why not get help dealing with your symptoms, feelings, thoughts, and emotions? You should not have to suffer alone. Advances in therapy now allow for a transformative experience and can help you achieve things for yourself that you never thought possible. Get the support you need by contacting me to get started.

You've been through a tough time, and your path is unclear. The way you used to be and how you saw the world has changed, leaving you feeling lost, angry, and scared. Maybe your marriage is on the rocks, parenting is more challenging than ever, or you're trying to co-parent after a divorce. Perhaps a scary medical diagnosis hit you, or you've lost someone or something dear to you. Whether it blindsided you or you saw it coming, the pain is real. You might feel alone, not knowing how to pick up the pieces. Your friends and family care, but they're not always sure how to help. You need someone who gets it! Hi and a warm welcome!

My name is Claudia Hadley, LICSW. I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with individuals to help improve and enrich their lives. I see that a good deal of compassion and understanding is needed in this "journey" in order to better deal with the challenges as we face our every day. The issues I feel strongly have to do with gaining a sense of inner peace through developing mindfulness, acceptance, self compassion and forgiveness. I see these needs as people navigate down the avenues of their life...learning how to find happiness.

People seek out therapy for a variety of reasons. For some, it’s to find ways to manage the worry of a cancer diagnosis or other acute/chronic illness. For others, it’s to help cope with the grief of losing someone they love. Some are looking for support around depression and anxiety. Others hope to explore strategies to manage the daily stress they experience - at home and/or at work. At times, we all need some extra support. Together, we will help you discover more about yourself and your strengths, better understand your relationships and build tools and strategies to help you navigate the challenges in your life.

I believe therapy is about helping people realize the greatest amount of happiness in their lives. This may be learning how to manage one's depression and anxiety, a child or adolescent managing their opposition and defiance, or even some skills to make a speech or fall asleep. I also feel therapy is key in processing daily conflicts that affect our thoughts and feelings, but also learning how to make the best decisions that we value.

For the past 16 years, I've had the privilege of working with clients impacted by various stressors including trauma, abuse, violence, loss, depression and anxiety, PTSD, chronic medical and neurological illness, and parenting complexities. I enjoy working with clients individually or as families and couples. My clients range in age from late adolescence to late adulthood.

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.

Supporting your mental and emotional health is just as important to our wellbeing as brushing our teeth or going to the doctors. We seek to work with motivated clients looking for support in big life transitions and stressors, confidence building, relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, and ADHD. We also offer parent coaching for navigating co-regulation techniques, executive function tools, strategies in healthy communication, and social/emotional needs of their children.

Feeling stressed, stuck, or not living the healthiest version of YOU? My passion is to educate & empower women to live life with the highest level of awareness, conscious choice, self-acceptance, interconnectedness, love, meaning and purpose. Freedom, liberation, health, and wellness are the result of conscious choices & authentic living. Let's discover the relationship between your experiences, behaviors, mood, immune system, relationships & overall wellness; uncover conscious/unconscious patterns; gain clarity; learn tools to regulate your nervous system; and move towards optimal wellness of mind, body and soul.

NO CURRENT OPENINGS . I approach counseling and therapy as a collaborative, healing relationship. I am genuine, funny and thoughtful. I work with adults in all stages of life. One area of speciality includes supporting women and their partners as they transition to parenthood. I see parents individually or with their infants depending on need. Another area of expertise is trauma treatment. I utilize many different ways to support growth including trauma treatment, mindfulness techniques, and cognitive behavioral therapy. I will work with you to find the compassion for yourself that you need to create the life you want to have.

I am a licensed independent clinical social worker who received their undergraduate and graduate degree from Boston College. I worked at Massachusetts General Hospital and McLean Hospital before entering into private practice. I treat individuals from age 14 through adult and older adulthood, having completed clinical internships in graduate school at a school for children with special needs and the geriatric training program at the Veterans Administration Medical Center.

Feeling stuck in the same patterns? I help people managing stress, anxiety, ADHD, parenting issues, eating disorders and body dysmorphia, depression, relationship conflicts, and chronic health problems (specifically organ transplants). I provide a non-judgmental space to work through emotions and life circumstances, to find connection and support, and I can be your non-biased sounding board. I work with each of my clients to help identify where they are feeling stuck in life, what kind of changes they envision, barriers that are getting in the way, and how work around those barriers.