Therapists Beginning With F in Massachusetts

Regardless of one's circumstances, every person has the potential to better understand their own life. A therapeutic relationship offers an environment for discovering and resolving the obstacles that hold you back. My goal is to provide that safe, flexible, and welcoming space. Whether you are seeking psychoanalysis or psychotherapy, come to sessions reassured that you can say anything that comes to mind.

Trauma. Depression. Anxiety. Inattention. These are all natural responses to the challenges of life. These challenges are daunting on their own, and can feel insurmountable because of how the world treats gender, race, sexuality and learning differences. I'm a therapist at the intersection of multiple identities (queer, non-binary, Japanese American, Jewish). I use mindfulness-based therapies to help clients live in the present moment and find liberation from the impact of family history and systemic discrimination.

Life is full of twists and turns, ups and downs. There is often a point in everyone's life where they will need to seek out support. Reaching out for help takes courage and is the first step in sorting through life's unpredictable curve balls. As a mental health provider I recognize the value in self-care and the importance of navigating difficult times.

Each therapist/client relationship is different and as your therapist, I will work with you to develop a therapeutic relationship that is best suited to meet your unique needs. Whether you are going through a difficult transition, are living with significant depression or anxiety, or would just like to make some healthy lifestyle changes, the opportunity to share your feelings in a private, therapeutic setting can be helpful.

Openings available at my practice with Kayla Shea. The universal human need and desire to seek and attain healthy relationships, joy, purpose, acceptance, peace, love, fearlessness (the list goes on...) is a journey that should not be traveled alone. As your therapist, I would like to offer you the ability to have a second set of footsteps traveling along with you as you explore, accept, challenge, change, heal and cope with the unexpected directions life has and will inevitably take you. I work as an individual and couples therapist with all populations and I presently focus my practice on adolescents and adults.

My goal is to give you the tools and support you need to have more fulfillment and happiness in your life. Whether you're working through a challenging relationship issue, struggling with a major loss or change, or just having trouble finding your path, I'm here to listen and help.

If you are reading this, I know you are seeking a change in either your life or a loved one's. As an experienced therapist, I provide a safe environment for you to grow and learn. We will enter a partnership, in which we will work together to get a better understanding of where your thoughts, feelings and behaviors stem from. We will also build and strengthen the tools necessary to gain insight, problem solve, tolerate distress and heal.

I am a bilingual (Spanish/English) bicultural, LICSW, clinical social worker. I obtained my MSW and PhD degrees from Smith College, School for Social Work. I have worked in the mental health field for over 25 years providing individual and family therapy to adults, children, adolescents and couples. I specialize in parent-child and sibling conflict, depression, grief/loss, domestic violence, anxiety, trauma, acculturation, relocation/immigration and life transitions. I am also an Associate Professor at Westfield State University, and adjunct faculty at Columbia University, Smith College and Boston University.

As individuals or in the context of a relationship, we are always trying to make meaning of our lives, decide what is essential to us, and think about the path we are on. Of course, in life there are challenges along the way or worse which interfere. And then we are affected emotionally and can become disillusioned. Anyone can get lost for a time, and feel confused, upset or stuck. In our relationships, we experience conflict and communication struggles, and sometimes get locked into repeated and unwanted patterns. At times, we might ask: "Am I living the life I want; is there something more for me or for us? How do I/we change?

I am naturally upbeat, enthusiastic and totally invested in motivating individuals to challenge negative thinking and embrace their potential through the lens of quantum mechanics. As a way to engage my patients in their own recovery process they will learn mindfulness and meditation techniques in order to access their capacity to heal physically and emotionally. I embrace the techniques of energy psychology and support Joe Dispenza's work in self-healing. I am well suited for those who desire the skills to cope with life's challenges and fully understand and that we are the creators of our life and that which we manifest.

Daytime availability! Is worrying making it difficult to sleep at night? Are you struggling with managing day to day tasks and often forget what task you were on? Do you find it hard to motivate yourself to keep up with goals? Are you having trouble navigating how to make connections or manage family dynamics? Using a client-centered approach, I am here to help people identify goals, build upon their strengths, and find strategies to cope with daily struggles. I will provide support to work through worries, self-esteem issues, relationship and/or work stress, and collaborate to find best solutions.

We all struggle with the complexities of life and sometimes need a little help. I appreciate that you're considering me as a partner in your therapy. Finding a good fit is an important part of the process, so please feel free to call or email me to get to know me better. My clients have liked that I am open-minded, knowledgable, non-judgemental and caring. And most importantly, they report feeling better after we've worked together.

I am passionate about making mental health care access easy and therapy approachable. I want to support you in living your life to its fullest potential. I have worked in multiple settings including child welfare, community mental health, and out-patient care. My experience includes working with individuals with trauma, depression, anxiety, life changes, neurodiversity, developmental disabilities, etc.

Each of us has many parts that work with our core selves to make decisions, develop beliefs, and experience life. If you're struggling to find internal harmony, I can help. We will examine your thoughts, feelings, wants, and needs-- and then explore ways you can make the changes you want. Because so much in this world is vying for your attention, my job is to help you listen to yourself.

My clinical work experience has been with children, adults and families. In working with individuals to develop a therapeutic relationship, the individual is able to recognize areas for growth and development. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing ADHD, adjustment issues, affective disorders, parenting challenges and trauma. In our work, the individual defines their maximum level of potential and works collaboratively to attain their goals. I practice using evidence based treatment interventions through a Solution Focused approach.

“Are you feeling worried all the time”. Curious to learn more? Let’s talk. I enjoy helping individuals and couples with stress and relationship issues as well as relapse prevention and drug and alcohol recovery counseling. Have you tried, unsuccessfully, to share how you feel with friends, a partner or family? Being in recovery for alcohol and drugs for over 35 years, I can relate to you with the pain, losses, and chaos resulting from an addiction to substances. I have had good and bad times in recovery but a clean and sober life beats "using" any day ! When you’re ready to leave the stress behind for good, Give me a call today.

I have been working with adults, children, adolescents, families and couples for 27+ years. I assist individuals, families and couples with identifying the areas of their lives they would like to improve; and strategies to get there. I look at the person as a whole and come from a strength based perspective. Telehealth sessions are available. There are openings for individual therapy for clients 18 and over for telehealth. Currently, there are no openings for children, adolescents under 18, family therapy or couples therapy.

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who works with adults. I specialize in adjustment disorders, life transitions, relationship difficulties, anxiety disorders, depression, and trauma responses. I am trained in Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, and nutritional medicine for mental health, and use an integrative approach tailored to each individual's needs. I take a client-center perspective that sees each person as the expert in his/her/their life as we work together to create the desired changes.

My clients are adults and young adults in different stages of life transition experiencing stressors, losses or trauma. This includes college students and young professionals navigating identity, interpersonal, and career stressors; middle age adults with families and careers who have multiple demands and little time to pay attention to their own needs and internal struggles, and older adults coping with the changes that can come with ageing including losses of important relationships, illness, or concerns about loneliness.