Therapists in Holyoke, MA

After graduating from Boston University School of Medicine, I went on to practice as a clinician in an inner city community health center. My time at the community health center provided me with a diverse range of experience and clients; the therapy techniques I learned there (Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Art Therapy) continue to play a large role in how I treat my clients today. I employ self-care strategies for all of my clients as the base for improved well-being and reducing stress, managing healthy sleep and eating, daily exercise, pleasurable activities and the use of mindfulness, all of which help us to cope with life transition more effectively. My practice works with children, adolescents, teens and adults using a variety of therapy techniques tailored to your needs. I offer the opportunity to discuss your life stressors , access resources and teach you a variety ways reach balance and emotional healing.

Hello and welcome to my page, my name is Keisha. I love helping people solve their problems and meet their goals. I would love the chance to get to know you and help you to be the best version of yourself that you can be. I am a LCSW—Licensed Certified Social Worker in Arkansas; I have a bachelors and masters degree in social work; I earned my Master’s Degree from the University of Tennessee in 2005. However, I have been working in the social work field since 2003. I have experience working in a variety of settings (outpatient, school-based, hospital, home health). I've helped children and families as well as adults of all ages. I began conducting online therapy in 2016. I fell in love with this new format of therapy! Outside of BetterHelp I have a private practice that I also run outside of my home. My counseling approach is warm, relaxed and individualized to best meet your needs. I prefer an interactive style to build on your existing strengths. I like to use a variety of evidenced-based approaches, focusing on education to ensure you have the tools and skills needed to help yourself. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, and solution-focused counseling, and positive psychology. I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I am committed to approaching your presenting issue with dignity, respect, empathy, and without judgement. As my client, you will be supported but also challenged in order to develop insight and self-awareness into your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Therapy is not just about talking. It is also about learning positive strategies to help facilitate coping, enhance the ability to work through life’s struggles and challenges, and build resilience. Please be selective about the counselor/therapist you choose. It is an important choice and you need to feel comfortable with whomever you choose. Reaching out for help takes a lot of courage and you have already taken such an important first step. I am here to support you towards change and a happier life. I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals! Being a professional on this platform, it is my goal to contact you within at least 24 hours of receiving a message from you. However, there are times where a 25-72 hour window may be necessary such as the weekend (please note that the weekend takes place each Friday-Sunday so that messages received during this time will be addressed on Monday). Rest assured, I will always get back to you. In the meantime, I would like for you to familiarize yourself with my schedule of availability. There, you can schedule to contact me for a live chat session. If there is a day/time that is not available, but you would like to check to see if it may be available, but you would like to check to see if it may be available do not hesitate to reach out to me via your chat room. I'll let you know if scheduling that day/time is feasible. Also, keep in mind that this forum does not provide any type of emergency services. Therefore, if you or someone you know believes that you/they are in need of urgent assistance and/or that you/they are in crisis (i.e. suicidal/homicidal and/or attempts), please call 1-800-273-TALK (24 hours/day), dial 911 or visit your local emergency room. Looking forward to hearing from you! "Try to be a rainbow in someone else's cloud." Maya Angelou "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." Eleanor Roosevelt Some fun facts about me: I am happily married to my wonderful husband Brandon for almost 15 years! I have two dogs: two Bichon Frises. I have been to Scotland four times and got engaged there! It’s my favorite place on earth. I love ice cream!

12/2022 - At this time, I am not accepting new clients. Please see any of the other amazing therapists available on this platform. ---------- We are each facing unique challenges which may leave us with feelings of overwhelming anxiety, depression, and uncertainty. You are not alone and have taken a first step in reaching out for support. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of Nevada and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts *Pacific time zone*. I have several years of experience as a therapist, but I have over a decade of experience in a host of therapeutic roles. My experiences include in-home work with families and children, medical social work, palliative and end of life care as well as work with LGBTQI clients. I also work to build a practice that accommodates Autism and Neurodiversity. With compassion and empathy, I will approach our sessions without judgement. You are the only one who is uniquely you, and I am here to support what your goals are for your own life. I provide strength-based counseling - which means I help you to identify skills you have, that maybe you did not even realize, and then use them to move forward. If you are looking for a therapist that will validate past diagnostics and doesn’t seem to help you normalize and incorporate what causes you distress, I am not for you. I will actively seek to help you find resolution and incorporate a sense of normalcy in to your life. My goal is to help you find such resolution in months, not years. No human lives a life without some hardship and struggle, each situation is different. Your situation is worthy of our time and dedication to chose how best to make changes that alleviate some symptoms and help manage those that will not subside. The therapeutic relationship is vital and I will work to ensure you to feel safe to be open and honest. Your goals are your own, but you don't have to decide how to tackle them alone. We work together to help you reach those goals. This work can be hard, and change is uncomfortable. We do not make changes in our lives when things are easy. We may find that humor can be appropriate, it is an excellent stress reliever to have a nice laugh, but you can rest assured your needs and goals are still taken seriously. I also like to duly warn that I like analogies, painting pictures and describing what you are feeling with a meme or other visual image is important - sometimes we simply do not have the right words to describe what we are feeling! I do not mind a little brevity and meme-culture, if it helps us understand one another better! My focus and specialty has largely been around end-of-life worries and managing the narrative of our lives as we age. This includes a deep desire to support the Transgender community, as I have found their fears/struggles throughout the life cycle to be ones that may not be adequately addressed by the physical and mental health professionals they turn to. I provide (1) 45 minute live session a week with messaging throughout the week. You may prefer chat or phone sessions only, but I will require one live video session per month in order to provide the rest via chat or phone. Typical workflow when I am your therapist: - messages will be responded to within 24 hours, though most are within 3-4 hours - journal entries may take longer for me to read, re-read and respond in a thoughtful way ** I am based in Nevada, times for East Coast appointments will be adjusted accordingly ~Mandi (pronouns she/her/hers or they/them/theirs) https://linktr.ee/SocialWorkerMandi

Taking the first step towards feeling better is a big one, and I'm glad you took it. I am a licensed social worker in Massachusetts with over 18 years of experience. I have worked in a wide variety of settings, such as hospitals, schools, homeless and domestic violence shelters, military and in peoples' homes. I have worked with children and families, veterans, prospective adoptive families, birthparents, couples and the geriatric population. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, aging parents, blended families, trauma, as well as many other issues. My style is relaxed and solution focused, and my goal is to support you as you find your path to wellness, joy and contentment. I look forward to working with you. And again, I'm glad you reached out.

Hello, and Welcome! I am a licensed psychotherapist with a Ph.D. in American Cultural Studies and the Arts, as well as a Masters Degree in Psychology, and have been working with clients for over 20 years. I was trained in California as a Psychotherapist and Art Therapist, so I like to encourage creative thinking in my clients. I am now licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in Massachusetts, and Certified by the International Coaching Federation as a Certified Professional Coach. I have also been a non-profit executive, and enjoy working with individuals who are trying to balance work and life issues. My training in the coaching field meshes well with my general orientation toward Positive Psychology and Client-Focused Therapy. Basically, that means that I am interested in guiding people forward in their lives, emphasizing strengths and strategies that can be used to make everyday better, as well as to create a more positive future. My training and experience bring together a unique combination of strategic and creative skills that allow me to view your individual situation from a comprehensive, wholistic perspective – exploring work, personal, and relationship factors that interact and affect each other. What I have learned from my therapy training and my own personal experience in navigating change and transitions is that it is necessary to find ways to stop, breathe, and be connected to the present moment before we can step back and explore new possibilities and perspectives. I have developed strategies and exercises from positive psychology, mindfulness practice, cognitive behavioral therapy, strategic planning, and gestalt psychology, to guide you. In addition, my background in the creative arts gives me the skills to use more visual, sensory, and playful approaches to helping you move forward. Let me be a therapist, a coach, a cheerleader, and a support for you! I will bring together my years of therapy training and management experience with the personal experience of living through several of my own challenging life transitions. I am excited to partner with you and to use all of my skills and creativity to be your supportive and thoughtful guide.

Hello! My name is Emily, and I am a licensed therapist who is here to help you become your best self. Currently, I work as a middle school counselor during the school-day hours, and I love it. My experience working as an outpatient therapist has been with people of all ages (from preschool age to older adults), and I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. You are here because you are seeking guidance and direction, and I want to help you find yourself. Sometimes, life leaves us feeling lost, hopeless, or just plain stressed out. My role is to support you in the process of feeling better, whatever that may mean to you.

I am licensed in Wisconsin with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, confidence, & career difficulties. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. 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 16 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, anger management, motivation, self esteem, substance use disorder, and confidence, & career difficulties. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

I am licensed in Massachusetts with 37 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, parenting issues, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & career difficulties. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

I am a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts with eight years of dedicated experience supporting clients in a variety of areas. This includes, stress and anxiety, family conflicts, parenting challenges, and the building of motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. My practice is rooted in creating a compassionate and open environment where clients can freely express their thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. I specialize in working with individuals facing life transitions, helping them navigate the emotional and psychological hurdles that come with significant changes. My approach is holistic and tailored to each person's unique needs, employing evidence-based techniques to foster resilience, self-awareness, and positive growth. I see myself as a soundboard for my clients during their transitional times, providing them with the support and clarity they need to move forward confidently. Taking the first step toward a happier, more fulfilling life requires courage, and I’m here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can work towards building a life that is balanced, fulfilling, and true to your authentic self.