Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Massachusetts

Telehealth only. We all go through difficult times in our lives, and I believe we all have our strengths when it comes to solving problems. If you are going through a tough time, feeling overwhelmed with new or ongoing challenges, feeling anxious, depressed and/or hopeless, I may be able to help you navigate through your struggles. As a client centered and culturally aware psychotherapist, I focus on helping you identify your strengths by finding the right treatment modalities for your problems. By working together, we can identify your goals in the direction you want and create positive changes in your life.

Kayla Pena is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 7 years of experience in the mental health field. Kayla is passionate about the intersection of social work and psychology and uses cultural humility and advocacy to help individuals in marginalized communities. Kayla specializes in depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and multicultural counseling. Kayla completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Simmons University. Kayla has a great deal of experience working in various clinical settings such as community health centers, schools, legal clinics, hospitals, outpatient departments, and residential settings.

My ideal client would be someone who is ready and willing to participate in treatment. I am comfortable with an array of different diagnoses and struggles. Their needs would include working towards tangible goals that we are able to breakdown in the treatment setting. They may want to work on self-esteem, depression, anxiety, PTSD symptoms etc. They would want to minimize their symptoms and improve everyday functioning. The goal would ultimately be to no longer need treatment as they have reached their goals.

Every one of us has endured pain in our lives. Those events can affect our sense of inner security and the ability to mobilize our strengths. Whatever your history may be, transforming the way your mind, body and soul remember the pain, will put you on the path of more freedom to be your preferred self, and experience your relationships and your life to the fullest. Therapy could be that safe space where you can envision a desired life and future for yourself, breathe new hope and possibilities, and develop effective coping strategies that can be carried out outside our sessions.

My career has focused on working with individuals, couples, and groups who are dealing with a wide variety of challenges including substance use, anxiety, depression, complex trauma, identity conflicts, and social isolation. The people I resonate best with are those who need help to better understand themselves and want structured support to work on making positive change in their lives. I enjoy supporting people in their own process, and recognize that we all come into this with our own unique story.

Welcome and thank you for reading further. Since even prior to the Pandemic, it seems life has become much more stressful for children, adolescents and adults but mental health awareness has improved. If you or your child are struggling with anxiety/social anxiety, AD(H)D, OCD, depression, significant loss/bereavement, have experienced trauma, feeling pressure to be perfect, feeling disconnected in your relationships, or in general feeling you've lost perspective of where you want to or are supposed to be at this point in your life, I would like to be of assistance. I have been successfully treating all of these conditions and more.

I love working with people who have come to therapy because they really want to change something about their lives that isn't working. Being in therapy takes a certain amount of courage, and those who show up openly to the experience and bravely start working are satisfying to work with. I'm also interested in those who can commit to having a real relationship in therapy. Based on my own personal and clinical experience, the development of a warm, empathic, safe relationship is key to therapeutic success.

If I were to imagine an ideal client, it would be someone who wants to change no matter what their needs are. It would also be someone who is open to new and innovative treatment modalities. It is also beneficial to have someone who is not hindered in what they discuss. Everything is important.

What has brought you to seek therapeutic services today? Perhaps you feel misunderstood when you try to connect with others, leaving you lonely and yearning for healthy relationships. Perhaps you are living with grief, causing you to feel both overwhelmed and numb. Perhaps you realize you are lacking in coping skills, resulting in intense feelings of sadness or anxiety. Perhaps you are unhappy with your decision-making and envision brighter future for yourself. You have achieved the first step towards that brighter future by inquiring on mental health services. I offer support towards the wellbeing goals you have set.

Hello, and welcome! I am an individual and couples therapist. I specialize in helping individuals working through difficult trauma, sex therapy (sexual dysfunction, intimacy issues, pornography addiction, etc), complex relationship issues, and the LGBTQ+ community. I work closely with individuals struggling with different forms of mental disorders and help my clients forge a new path forward toward healing and wholeness. My passion is in therapy, and I am humbled and grateful when people invite me to play a meaningful role in their lives.

As a clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience, I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families who have been impacted by complex trauma. We are shaped most profoundly by our earliest and closest relationships, and when those relationships have been fraught with chronic adversity – either due to neglect and abuse, or due to unintentional or unavoidable life adversity – we tend to struggle emotionally, behaviorally, and interpersonally with the impact of early life trauma exposure. Treatment is most effective when one is able to find a safe space to identify the root of those struggles.

Currently accepting NEW clients for trauma treatment. My clients often feel stuck, hopeless and exhausted, both as individuals, life partners or parents, lacking peace in their life and relationships due to unresolved trauma. Trauma is often the root cause of chronic mental and physical health issues, the inability to maintain healthy relationships, and low self worth. Trauma can seep into every aspect of your life.I specialize in clients with trauma and complex trauma. I facilitate an environment for clients to identify unresolved trauma and how it has impacted their lives in past and present relationship cycles.

I am an independently licensed clinical therapist who works, adolescents, young adults, and adults to improve their mental health and wellbeing. As a trauma certified clinician, I have expertise in working with individuals who have been impacted by trauma and adversity, as well as individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, difficult life transitions, women’s issues, LGBTQIA+ individuals, general life stressors, and other mental health needs.

Whether you're considering therapy for the first time or you're trying again to find the right fit, I appreciate you being here. I have extensive experience helping those burdened by anxiety, depression, and trauma as they navigate life transitions. I've also worked with broadly with clients ages 18 to 90 with various concerns, identities, and levels of familiarity with therapy. My clients often describe me as a caring, authentic ally in treatment who is able to see them as whole people and help them work toward their goals in real, measurable ways.

Hello and welcome. My name is Matt Stella, and my goal is to reconnect you to the wisdom and depth in your life that make all problems workable. In fact, the worst symptoms and problems that we wrestle with often hold the seed for growth and transformation. Working with adults, couples, and men's groups, my life’s work is to facilitate transformation out of all forms of suffering. Part of my work is to serve male survivors of sexual abuse or assault. (See MenHealing.org) When needed, I use EMDR to address and heal the effects of trauma, abuse and neglect for adults of all genders.

My ideal client may be struggling with depression or trauma in addition to the main issues listed. I've specialized in working with gastric bypass transitions, law enforcement professionals, people needing pet support services, those benefitting from art therapy, and interior design aesthetic supports, and reiki energy supports.

If you're seeking help with anxiety, depression, addiction or couples issues, I can support you to access the power of your body and mind to resolve painful and persistent symptoms by finding new ways of thinking and feeling. I love helping people find solutions and skills to improve their experience of life. Sometimes it takes understanding and resolving trauma and others it seems a matter of learning new skills and making new steps toward a better life. I believe deeply in one's own inner wisdom and ability to change, no matter what the circumstances have been .

Maybe you feel overwhelmed with college life, struggling with depression, anxiety, or trauma, feeling isolated or misunderstood in relationships, having difficulties with parenting, dealing with the aftermath of psychiatric hospitalization, or considering a leave of absence from school. We believe healing and change happen in relationships; it doesn't require a diagnosis from me—your experience is what matters. It’s about creating a safe, person-centered, anti-oppressive, and non-judgmental space where we share the journey with empathy and solidarity, working together to find strength and resilience. You are not alone.

My clients often come to therapy grappling with uncertainty, high stress, or loneliness in their lives. Sometimes they are feeling intense emotions, or behaving in ways that are confusing and frustrating for them. They may be feeling disconnected from other people, or feeling overly worried about how others perceive them. They are seeking more connection, peace and balance in their day-to-day.