Therapists in Worcester, MA

I am a licensed clinical social worker, and have been working with people who wanted to make some changes in their lives for more than 25 years. Together we've focused on the variety of challenges they were experiencing - depression, anxiety, family or work stressors, relational and communication issues. My counseling style is conversational and interactive, and incorporates a cognitive-emotional-behavioral, solution-focused, body-based approach.

You: "Enough is enough". You're ready for personal change. And now it's time to choose a therapist who is a good fit for you. Rapport is key in therapy. You need to be able to be quite open with how you think and feel. I may be a good fit for you if you are looking for these qualities: warmth, good listener, nonjudgmental, someone you feel you can trust and someone who empowers you to make your own decisions by asking key questions.

Theronda has worked in community mental health settings, school social work, nursing homes, children and family agencies, community mental health, and advocacy organizations for over 10 years. Through her professional and personal experiences, Theronda has identified that women appeared to be twice as likely to develop and experience a longer duration of post-traumatic symptoms. The challenges of gender discrimination, gendered violence, and mistreatment of women directly work to undermine women's mental health.

I work with children, adolescents and adults to promote learning, healing and growing. As a Client of mine, we focus on your strengths while we work towards managing your setbacks, pressures, and losses that life presents. I would support you to cope emotionally and rationally with these challenges. To build your resilience and power, I listen openly to who you are and who you want to become while gently pointing out reality .

A short-term treatment model providing long-lasting results. Particularly effective with those who have difficulty talking about their traumatic experience. Clients should have experienced single incident or repetive trauma that have been resistent to traditional talk therapy.

“I believe that therapy is a platform that allows people to understand themselves better. The therapeutic relationship provides an opportunity to overcome challenges by trialing coping skills and talking through issues to gain new insight. Engaging in activities of wellness that supports the whole individual promotes continuous healing that allows us to connect to ourselves and others on a deeper level.”

I am a Master’s degree prepared Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with experience in the areas of psychiatry, renal disease, long term care and child welfare.  Beyond my clinical role as a therapist, I have a passion for promoting the safety, stability and wellbeing of people, which helps me approach mental health holistically. I have experience with CBT, DBT, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. I believe we are all resilient and have innate abilities to heal and thrive by discovering triggers/traumas, building on strengths and developing healthy coping skills to find balance and lead healthy lives.

I have been working with families who are in crisis ( children with behavioral issues and teens who have trouble functioning). I have extensive experience with substance abuse (heroin,pills, and alcohol) issues, that have been affecting teens/parents. I can help parents and couples, dealing with relationship problems-many times tantruming children or depressed/anxious teens are a factor. Working with the entire family, or just the individual is my specialty. I have experience working with children who have trauma history, ADHD, anxiety or depression. I am able to assist parents in deciphering the IEP/504 options, if needed.

My specialty is helping adults with anxiety and/or depression who are prepared to take an honest look at themselves, approach psychotherapy with commitment, and work on their issues between sessions. I have been a licensed psychologist seeing patients at UMass Memorial for over 35 years, and bring a wealth of training and experience which I will share with you. Beginning with a thorough evaluation, we will collaborate to develop and implement a personalized treatment plan using evidence-based techniques.

Kendyl Geeze is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has 4 years of experience working with adults, couples, and adolescents seeking support with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, past trauma, faith/spiritual issues, and career/ life transitions. Kendyl completed her Master of Science (MS) in Professional Counseling at Grand Canyon University.

Alyson Burchfield is a Resident-in Counseling (RIC) with over two years of internship experience in the mental health field. She provides therapeutic care to adults who are seeking help with depression, anxiety, stress management, difficult life transitions, adjustment disorder, LGBTQ issues, mindfulness, and meditation. Alyson is a strong and empathetic ally who regards individuals as the experts of their own experience. Alyson completed her Bachelor's degree in Psychology at Franklin Pierce University and received her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lesley University.

I specialize in working with children and adolescents and understanding their emotional needs. I believe that building a safe and trustworthy environment is essential for all therapeutic relationships. I also believe in the value of family systems and support as they are important in a persons life and essential for progress. I use a variety of treatment modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Play therapy to mention a few and also believe in letting the person receiving treatment direct their treatment.

Feeling stressed or overwhelmed? Life can be chaotic on its own, never mind adding in school/work, home and personal needs. Taking the time to process what you are thinking or feeling can help you to respond to a situation, rather than react. By responding, you can gain more insight and understanding to yourself and those around you. Creating a more grounded and balanced space for yourself is the beginning to healing from within.

Our practice offers clients a chance to collaborate to create a strength-based, client-centered, holistic treatment plan that will allow the client to achieve their goals through a wide variety of interventions. Our group practice has a variety of clinicians who have an extensive history working with a wide variety of presenting problems, including mood and adjustment disorders, trauma, and family and relational issues. We will work with you to find creative and plausible solutions to the problems you are facing. We believe wellness is achievable, manageable, and sustainable for all clients.

Sometimes, the bravery it takes to step into the life you want for yourself can be shaken by the allure of familiarity- old patterns of behavior and thinking can be both maddening and comforting simultaneously. When the desire to change begins to outweigh the comfort associated with the ways you've always done things, knowing how to show up in the world in new ways is daunting. Helping you decipher the functions of unhelpful behavior patterns, release what is no longer serving you, and enhance the areas of your life that align with your ideal self are core to the work we will do together.

As of July 2024- We have CURRENT openings. Baker Mental Health is a group practice, with a team of experienced clinicians. We offer a variety of clinical services, including psychotherapy, group therapy, psychological testing, court evaluations, mental health and substance use evaluations, consultation, and trainings. We work with each individual to help them to achieve their personal goals, and to overcome any obstacles they may be facing. ​We offer both in-person as well as tele-health appointments.

I specialize in Substance Abuse Disorders and work with clients who are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, grief, relationship conflict.

I find great joy in collaborating with individuals, couples, and families who bring a sense of motivation, open-mindedness, and a deep drive to enrich their overall well-being. It's truly heartening to work with clients who proactively seek therapy, demonstrating a strong commitment to addressing diverse challenges and fostering personal growth within themselves and their relationships. Whether they're grappling with communication hurdles, navigating complexities of identity, or adapting to new environments due to relocation, I deeply appreciate their willingness to embark on this journey of exploration and growth together.

Does your child have trouble with attention, managing their emotions or behavior, or learning at school or at home? As a doctoral-level licensed educational psychologist, I can help by providing therapy and/or comprehensive psychological or psycho-educational assessments to better understand their strengths and weaknesses. Through evaluations, I can provide specific treatment recommendations for issues such as ADHD, autism, learning disorders, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and OCD. In therapy, I can help children and teens develop positive coping, communication, and problem-solving skills.