Addiction Therapists in Woburn, MA

Clients struggling with anxiety, depression, BPD, trauma, relationship issues are areas I have much experience addressing.

You want to feel better and do better in your life, and now, perhaps more than ever, you need someone – someone REALLY helpful – “in your corner” to help you turn things around. I’m willing and able to do just that. Together, we can do this: I use a range of solution-focused approaches: treatments that work (CBT, DBT, and whatever else works). We’ll figure out exactly how you’ve “gotten here,” plan a way out, and I’ll guide you along the way…as we activate your strengths and your inner resources to live a better life. I work with adults, teens, and families and I’m available immediately to give you the help you need and deserve.

Are you experiencing Anxiety, Depression, Disruptive moods with feelings of Inadequacy that prevents you from happiness? In some circumstances there is unresolved trauma resulting in repetitious compulsions, relating from inter-generational patterns and behaviors. This causes harmful effects in our physical and mental being. Without perspective we keep repeating the familiarity, resulting in addictions, codependency, & relational problems, that interfere with finding our way to safety and inner peace.

My name is Esraa, and I am a Forensic mental health clinician. I believe that who we are today is strongly influenced by how the world once treated us. I emphasize understanding how past childhood experiences have the ability to impact present functioning. Before finding solutions, I first believe one must come to understand where issues originally stemmed from. This increases interpersonal awareness and sets the stage for working on more concrete and maladaptive thoughts and behaviors.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with an emphasis on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). My approach is to meet my client where they are at and focus on what they have control of. I join my clients in their journey as they begin to heal and grow into the best version of themselves with a focus on gratitude and authenticity.

My ideal client is someone who wants to work on building a life worth living and freeing themselves from the heaviness of mental illness. I love to work with those that are working through trauma and those that may be coping in ineffective ways like self-harm or suicidal ideation. I enjoy working with women's issues, including histories of abuse (sexual, emotional, physical, and psychological).

Finding a therapist can be an overwhelming and confusing process. You're doing great because you have made it here! There are all types of acronyms and therapies that may not mean anything to you. In the end, finding the right fit is what matters most. I am a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW), which means that I received my master's degree in social work, became independently licensed, and I have been working in the field since 2008.

I started my career after graduate school running group homes for adolescents. I also spent time working in a residential treatment program for adults with eating disorders, and maintained a small caseload for individual psychotherapy.For the past 13 years, I have been in private practice full time providing psychotherapy to individuals and some couples. In the past few years, my interest has turned to experiential therapies such as Internal Family Systems, Psychodrama, and Gestalt. Other strong interests include Polyvagal Theory, Somatic Experiencing and Attachment Theory. My work is trauma-informed and holistic.

Welcome! I have over 20 years of experience working in the field of psychiatry, and providing psychotherapy to adults who struggle with mental illness and overall life challenges. I completed my Bachelor of Arts Degree in Anthropology at Trinity College, and my Master of Social Work Degree at Hunter College-CUNY. I have trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Strength-Based Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. I enjoy collaborating with clients to help identify patterns of thoughts, and how they impact behaviors which are not serving them well. We then strive towards changing these patterns together!

"Fear and self-doubt have always been the greatest enemies of human potential." -Brian Tracy. At Like a Phoenix, we would love to show every person we serve, his/her inner strength. We believe we all have potential. Many of us have been, at some point of our lives, discouraged by some unsuccessful experiences. However, we have a deep faith that, with the right help, everyone is able to fulfill his/her potential and be the person he/she wants to be. We would like to be a part of this process, the process of success and happiness, the process of rising from our aches like a Phoenix rises from its ashes.

I am a down to earth and flexible clinician available to work with individuals seeking to improve their skills in developing positive relationships and to become more effective in managing their lives. I am available to work with adolescents and adults who are struggling to cope with life's stresses. I enjoy taking a person centered approach with clients to help them discover and define specific skills they will need to better manage life's challenges. I encourage clients to learn and practice new strategies using methods derived from CBT and DBT to better understand and cope with their emotions.

Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, domestic violence, eating disorders, dual diagnosis, or life changes? I can assist you with developing coping skills, practicing mindfulness, and utilizing tools to manage your mental health effectively. I aim to work with clients willing to help themselves and open to the therapeutic process. This mindset will allow us to build a positive therapeutic relationship that can bring about positive changes in their lives.

Since Amanda is not taking on new clients until July, please consider another one of our great therapists, Shane MacDonald, LICSW, who has immediately openings. He's GREAT: eager and able to help! See Shane's profile on our New Inspiration website, at www.newinspiration.org

My ideal patient comes with an open mind to participate in talk therapy and narrative therapy. Ready to start a process - not necessarily eager to engage but wanting to make a change. They are sick and tired of being sick and tired.

The ideal client is motivated to continue to work with their inner child to become grounded in the present moment. They may have anxiety, mood disorders, or personality disorders, or they may not be sure what is underlying their experience, which I can help identify as well. The ideal clients are open to trying new methods of healing, including arts and spirituality. They are willing to trust me with their feelings and express them, whether that is verbally, through the expressive arts, or both.

My ideal client is somebody who embraces and trusts the process and is willing to share their experiences. Challenges can range based on the support they are seeking. Their needs can be anything from support, stabilization, resources for community-based support, and building a quality supportive network. Their goals are to increase autonomy and self-advocacy with the desire to have more good days and recover to be the best version of themselves.

My ideal client would seek therapy for their issues with processing trauma and acknowledging poor coping skills (such as addictions or low participation in life) used in the past to manage symptoms. They would want to use a cognitive behavioral approach to identify their cognitive distortions and negative thinking patterns and bring awareness and change to their behaviors.

In the ideal scenario, my client seeks therapy to address a range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and everyday life stressors. They desire a safe and supportive space to freely express themselves without fear of judgment. Their goals include developing healthier thought patterns, improving emotional regulation, and fostering greater self-awareness. Ultimately, they aspire to cultivate a deeper sense of fulfillment, inner peace, and authenticity, driven by a desire for personal growth and meaningful connections with others.

My ideal client would be anyone genuinely looking for a change and seeking help.