Therapists Beginning With W in Massachusetts

Kimberly Wabik is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and Certified Trauma Specialist who has 10 years of experience partnering with youth, young adults, retired persons, and all ages in between.

I utilize evidence-based approaches including but not limited to CBT and ACT. The spiritual heart of my work, though, aligns best with a model called IFS which helps us makes sense of our internal conflicts, contradictions, and self-undermining behavior. I work to support my clients in releasing from well-worn patterns of self-criticism, anxiety, irritability, guilt, or sadness that keep them stuck, to establish more vital ways of engaging in the world.

I believe positive change in therapy takes place in a safe and collaborative environment. I strive to put my clients at ease with compassion, candor, and humor. I am a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in perinatal and infertility issues, foster care and adoption and the LGBTQ+ population. I also provide psychotherapy to individuals who are experiencing anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, relationship concerns and identity issues. I utilize an eclectic blend of therapeutic modalities such as, psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, and solution focused treatment.

I am a licensed psychologist and have worked within the behavioral health field for the past 20 years. I seek to provide a supportive and non-judgmental environment in which adult clients (18+) can better understand and overcome their struggles, recognize their strengths, and work toward attaining their goals. I have a special interest in the treatment of anxiety disorders (panic, phobias, OCD, GAD), depression, and trauma/PTSD using cognitive behavioral therapy and interventions demonstrated by research to reduce debilitating symptoms.

In the therapeutic space, the truth belongs to the client, not to the therapist's right to define it. My practice centers on addressing the fractures caused by trauma, capitalism, and materialism—forces that separate us from each other and the natural world. These fractures have led to an emotional and spiritual famine, manifesting as widespread anxiety, violence, addiction, and chronic loneliness.

A good relationship is essential to helping the client connect with, remain in, and get the most from therapy. My approach to therapy is collaborative, goal-oriented, and relationship driven. I have been described as warm, easy to talk to, funny, and compassionate. I offer services to adolescents and adults experiencing emotion distress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, "gray area" alcohol use/marijuana use, and transitional issues.

Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, uncertain about making plans for school, work or life? At Powell & Wagner associates, we have been supporting the success of adolescents, children, families, adults, schools for over 45 years in the greater Boston area. By taking the time to understand each client including where you have been, and your present concerns, we can best support you in achieving a happier, more successful future. Whether you are seeking the right school for your child, the right career path, or dealing with a significant emotional challenge, we support you in achieving practical, tangible results.

Accepting new tele-health clients. EMAIL is the most efficient means of communication. As a therapist, I feel strongly that trust and open honest communication are vital to establishing the necessary bond that needs to form between therapist and client(s). This trusting bond makes our work time a safe space to comfortably express your feelings and thoughts and we will work on exploration of ways to feel stronger, healthier, more confident, connected, balanced and WHOLE!

Do you need to take better care of yourself? Manage stress better? Improve your relationships? Are you struggling with PTSD or trauma symptoms (repeated childhood experiences, military or first responder, etc.)?

When faced with life’s unavoidable stressors, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. The struggles of day to day life can often leave individuals feeling frustrated, hopeless, and powerless to work towards change. I enjoy helping clients feel understood and overcome fears that have been preventing them from living life to its fullest. Sometimes simply knowing that the worst case scenario won’t destroy us makes a daunting goal seem more attainable.

My goal in therapy is for you to experience more freedom–in your body, in the systems you're embedded in, and in your day-to-day life and relationships. I see my role as supporting you in connecting with your own truths, agency and desires in order to navigate your world with a greater sense of ease and connectedness.

I believe that providing the best therapeutic treatment involves meeting a client where they are at in their treatment process. I feel that listening and communicating effectively to understand each client's needs and communication style is important in establishing rapport and openness. I strive to create an environment of trust and respect during the treatment process and feel that non-judgment is essential in providing effective outcomes and achieving treatment goals.

You are going through a life transition and finding it more difficult than you imagined. You feel out of place, different from your coworkers, peers, or family members. Stress makes it tough for you to function at your best and you are burnt out. You find yourself feeling depressed, anxious, angry, lonely, or misunderstood.

**I do not have any openings at this time** I believe that compassion, flexibility, and the willingness to listen carefully are the foundations of a good therapeutic relationship. I will work with you to create a safe and caring space where we can explore what you would like to change and develop a path towards realizing that change. To do this, I will draw from multiple theories and techniques to provide the individualized structure that will allow you to move towards your goals. In general, I view my job to be finding ways to help you realize your own strengths and discover your own solutions.

Welcome! I am an LICSW in private practice (currently telehealth only) seeing adults for individual therapy. I am most passionate about working with individuals struggling with symptoms related to interpersonal trauma and reducing shame and stigma around these experiences. In addition, I specialize in perinatal mental health disorders, individuals going through relationship changes/transitions, college-age/young adults, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+.

During our lives, we can find ourselves in painful, often repetitive situations without understanding why. I provide a safe, thoughtful space in order to help expand both your understanding of problems, and your potential for change. I believe that we all have the talents, strengths and skills necessary to make meaningful changes in our lives, and I employ extensive therapeutic experience, professional knowledge, empathic curiosity, and playfulness in the treatment of individuals ages 11 and older, couples, and families. I look forward to helping you identify and achieve your life goals.

**NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** Are you, your child, or family struggling with daily stressors, conflict, communication, or other challenges? Are you, your child or another family member struggling with mental health concerns, such as anxiety, depression, emotion regulation or coping? Are you having challenges with parenting strategies that work? It may be time to gain control of any (or all) of these issues in your life. Therapy can be a place for you to set goals for happiness and calmness in your life.

Hello! Welcome! I'm Becs, a non-monogamous, queer and non-binary therapist who specializes in providing therapy to queer, gender expansive, kinky, and polyamorous and non-monogamous couples, dyads and polycules. I also specialize in working with stepparents, parents, and caregivers in non-nuclear family structures. Most couples begin therapy with me because they feel stuck in unhelpful patterns of communicating, they struggle to feel understood or supported in their relationship, and they want to navigate conflict and challenging emotions with greater ease.

As a child and adolescent therapist, I am passionate about helping young people navigate the challenges and complexities of growing up. In this somewhat scary and unpredictable world, I provide a safe and supportive space where young ones can explore their feelings, develop coping skills, and build resilience. Your child will learn essential skills for managing their emotions and regulating themselves whilst improving relationships, building self-esteem, and experiencing some relief from the things that are troubling them.