Alcohol Use Therapists in Wilbraham, MA

Are you repeating patterns in your relationships that no longer serve you, but you can't seem to let them go? Are you feeling anxious or depressed but unsure of the cause? No matter what you're struggling with, our team of trained therapists at Handel Behavioral Health in Wilbraham are here to safely support your journey of healing and growth. Our providers offer evidence-based mental and behavioral health counseling to treat a wide-range of mental health conditions and life challenges. Above all, you will find a therapist who values, understands, encourages, and cares for you throughout your time in therapy.

I know asking for help is not an easy thing to do. I also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. My style is warm, collaborative and engaging. I compassionately promote therapeutic healing, growth & change. I work with adolescents (16 and older) and adults who need support in addressing trauma, along with depression, anxiety, and/or substance use.

Andrea is licensed as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC 1) and Doctorate of Social Work (DWS). In addition, Andrea is certified in trauma and can help adult clients to work on their internalized emotions, mental health disorders, and keeping their sobriety in substance use, and alcohol addiction. She utilizes different approaches and modalities in Motivational Interviewing, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Somatic Psychotherapy, and Gestalt Therapy.

As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a successful life. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve current challenges. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from a more fulfilling and meaningful life. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you!

Kaitlin is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who utilizes an eclectic approach to therapy with utilization of several modalities while finding it important to have flexibility and adjust to the needs of a particular client. She values the importance of building rapport with clients to ensure trust as client’s approach their treatment. Kaitlin believes that everyone should have a safe and non-judgmental space within the therapeutic relationship.

Do you find yourself unhappy with your quality of life? Do you wonder how you have found yourself in your current life circumstances? Do you wish things about you or your life could be different? Every person finds themselves asking these questions at one time or another, and I offer a safe, non-judgmental space to assist you in deepening your exploration of your areas of desired change and provide guidance as you proceed on your journey towards personal healing and growth.

Ashleigh provides a warm, compassionate space to talk. She believes that seeking counseling shows great courage and is one of the kindest things we can do for ourselves. We all go through times when we need help to make sense of our experiences or need support to move through places we feel stuck or weighed down. Ashleigh wants to hear your story and help you reach your goals. She is sensitive to the role beliefs and spirituality play in our lives and is open to incorporating faith values into sessions if that is important to you.

Jim has a passion for language and international cultures as evidenced by his extensive work with Russian Jewish immigrants. And as a person in recovery for over 10 years he is personally acquainted with the struggles related to maintenance of sobriety. He states that he is also grateful to God for the life lessons that he has learned caring for aging parents and a partner. These lessons have taught him many life lessons regarding the care of others.

Jack has over 25 years of experience in the Mental Health field. He has provided clinical services to children, adults, families and couples in at various outpatient settings. Jack has also worked in school and vocational programs where he implemented treatment-based groups as well as individual therapy.

Dr. Jane Eagles approaches therapy with the perspective that the client is a whole person – she addresses the body, mind, and spirit. For more than 20 years, Dr. Eagles has helped children, adolescents, adults, and families by identifying each client’s strengths and utilizing them to achieve their personal goals.

I have been a Clinician in the mental health field for over 9 years, working with adults, adolescents, and families in a variety of different roles. While I am comfortable working with a variety of mental and behavioral health concerns, I particularly enjoy helping people overcome depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationships challenges. My hope is to support you through life changes in a way that contributes to increased self esteem and confidence in yourself and your abilities. I strongly feel that everyone can benefit from therapy. Please reach out to me if you have any questions.

Welcome! I work with adults struggling with stress, relationships, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, transitions, and illness. My intention is for us to work together to help you move forward with your life and achieve your goals. I bring a warm, compassionate, and calming presence to my work. I am interactive, supportive, engaged, and committed to our work together. I respect that you know what’s best for you. My job is to help you clear away anything that prevents you from living the life that you want.