Therapists in Gardner, MA

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience. I work with people who are facing challenging times in their lives. Sometimes the most valuable think I can do for you is to listen and care. Other times, you might need help identifying the underlying cause of a feeling or conflict in your life. I am trained as a Relational-Cultural Therapist and believe the work of healing happens in relationship (between the client and the therapist as well as in relationships in day-to-day life). I utilize therapeutic skills from a variety of models including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). No matter how big or small the issue you want to discuss, I believe that my therapeutic techniques will be helpful to you. Contact me when you're ready to get started.

Thoughtful, creative counseling to nurture your natural strengths and help you discover and resolve whatever is holding you back from living a more satisfying, fulfilling life. I am Elaine Walker, licensed mental health counselor, lic. # 3917, practicing in Massachusetts as well as through tele-therapy (online or on phone). I worked for 25 years as director of a Fountain House model clubhouse, helping adults with serious and persistent mental illnesses and retiring from that role a few years ago. I currently am a senior adjunct at Cambridge College, helping graduate students to develop the skills needed to become awesome therapists. In addition, I maintain a small private practice providing psychotherapy to individuals throughout the week. I raised two wonderful daughters as a single mother, and as that role required lees and less time and attention, I discovered that creating art, reading, and gardening required more. I think that my essential purpose in life is now to create a better world, by listening carefully to one client at a time. And then contemplating what will be the best ways to aid this person to overcome obstacles and meet their goals. And then actively taking steps to make that happen. Each client is unique and therefore each way of working with that person is also unique. The theories I draw most upon are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person Centered, Existential, Motivational Interviewing and Adlerian. The types of issues that are brought to me are about difficulties with relationships, with mood and motivation, with fears and anxieties, with loneliness and loss, and sometimes just a pervasive dissatisfaction with life that is hard to understand or articulate. I seek to understand and for you to understand as well, then get to work on facilitating change.

I have been a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the Boston area for nearly 25 years having graduated from the University of Virginia and the Boston University School of Social Work with a Master's degree in Clinical Social Work. I have experience with inpatient and partial hospital treatment, but found that I loved working with clients individually on an outpatient basis. Though I worked in a substance abuse program, my clients presented with many other issues ( which often led to their substance abuse) including depression, anxiety, childhood trauma, self-esteem, grief and loss, and relationship conflicts. I took time off from professional work to raise my four children and hold volunteer positions in schools, church, and the community. This has given me a broader life view and an expanded perspective, and I feel I am a much better therapist for having had these experiences. I am a strong believer in the power of the therapeutic relationship and a client based approach. I believe that therapy should be tailored to each client's specific needs, with the therapist acting as an ally and partner in the process of identifying what is keeping you from reaching your goals. My therapeutic approach incorporates elements of cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy. I am warm, empathetic, accepting and non-judgmental, but will challenge negative thought patterns and beliefs when needed and help to empower you by teaching coping skills and mindfulness techniques. Sometimes we are all just doing the best we can, but it feels better to have someone offer an objective view, cheer on your strengths and successes, and just be there for you when you need it. I look forward to working with you !

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Massachusetts. with over 35 years of experience working with people looking to make change in their lives. I have worked with people challenged by depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, and life changing situations. My approach is solution focused, client centered, and strengths based drawing heavily from Cognitive Behavioral Theory. When working with clients I strive to make the therapy experience genuine, positive, respectful, and safe. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in doing great things and overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started! I am excited to meet you and work together to identify your goals and make plans to achieve them!

Hi I'm Heather! I'm a licensed mental health counselor with over 15 year of experience working with adults, kids, and families. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and parenting challenges . I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. My therapy style is empathic, down to earth, and strength based. I believe in meeting people where they are at and expanding upon the unique skills that each of my client's have within them. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral and dialectical behavior therapy. I will tailor our sessions and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs and help set you on a path to meet your goals! It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!

I am a cognitive-behavioral psychologist & have focused my work on helping children, adults & older adults to develop skills to manage emotional, behavioral & health problems. These include problems related to attention, learning, pain, chronic health, insecurity and relationships with others. Because of my background in language & development, I see many of such issues as deriving from “over-thinking” or reflection & self-talk. Such a nature may lead to frustrations with results of current counseling & medication. As a pharmacologist, I also have experience studying effects of physical state & medications for physical illness on mood, behavior & emotions. With such a background, I may help people separate such effects from concerns for their psychological well-being & to identify things they may do to minimize those effects. Finally, I am myself an outdoorsman, exerciser, marathoner who loves dogs, cats & horses and writes parables about them. I have supported each of those & related activities in experiential therapy programs to address the problems above. I have also counseled others in identifying alternatives when life circumstances or injuries leads to the loss of the chance to use those skills you have developed to manage your life. You can see more of my background & some of those stories in : https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-tashjian-a96517107/

I am a seasoned, clinical social worker with ten years of experience with the Department of Veterans Affairs, where I treated veterans with PTSD, depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders. Prior to my work at the VA, I worked in nursing homes and community mental health centers where I provided psychotherapy and crisis intervention to individuals of all different ages and backgrounds. First and foremost, I consider myself to be a trauma therapist, and I subscribe to the notion that most diagnoses are rooted in adverse experiences from the past. I've been described as "blunt" and "caring" by my clients due to my no-nonsense - yet compassionate - approach to therapy. I consider the greatest compliment that I've ever received to be "You are the person that tells me the truth that I don't want to hear." If you appreciate being called out when you're not being completely honest with yourself, then I just might be the right therapist for you. I look forward to working with you!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida. I am licensed in Florida, Massachusetts, and Colorado. I have at least 9 years of experience working with people dealing with trauma, depression, anxiety, abuse, and life changing situations. I use techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma Informed Care as well as client centered therapy and strengths based therapy. For many people, asking for help can be difficult and you've already taken the first step by signing up for therapy. I try to create a safe space to support clients in processing whatever life has thrown at them. I work hard to provide an empowering, impactful, and authentic therapeutic relationship with clients. You are brave, capable, and worthy and I am here to support you in reaching your goals. I look forward to working with you! Also experienced in: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem

I am licensed in Massachusetts with 12 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & bipolar disorder. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and empathy. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

I am licensed in Massachusetts with 5 years of professional work experience. I speak about 4 languages: Cape Verdean Creole, Portuguese, Spanish and English. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!