Therapists in Orleans, MA
Monica Herwald
Clinician
License Type(s): MSW,LICSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
17 years offering treatment
Welcome! I'm a clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience helping individuals and families find greater happiness and life satisfaction. I've worked with teens and adults of all ages deal successfully with major life transitions, manage chronic health conditions, heal from grief and loss, and find relief from depression, anxiety, and adjustment problems. One of my specialties is in bereavement counseling, and I have several years of experience leading support groups for grieving parents, spouses/partners, and adult children. In addition to office-based therapy, I've provided counseling in the home environment, in hospitals, and through web-based platforms. It is my deep belief that we all have the potential within to achieve satisfaction and happiness in life. My role is to help you identify the strengths and resources you need to resolve the obstacles keeping you from experiencing the happiness you desire. Since my philosophy is based in positive psychology, I believe you bring with you many of the strengths you need to achieve greater happiness, and I see my role as helping you to unlock those strengths that already exist. My counseling style is warm and compassionate, and I have great respect for the courage it takes to make changes. In addition to being an active and empathic listener, I offer practical and proven tools to help keep you moving in a positive direction toward your goals. I draw upon a range of professional strategies including cognitive-behavioral and dialectical behavioral therapies, insight orientation, and mindfulness. I take a creative approach, tailoring my interventions to your unique needs and life experiences. I believe that the best results are accomplished when we approach our work together as collaborators, and you will find my approach to be genuine and respectful. That said, I also find a touch of humor can sometimes bring a refreshing change of perspective along the journey. I look forward to partnering with you in your search for greater fulfillment.
Kristi Ayer
Clinician
License Type(s): LICSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
7 years offering treatment
My name is Kristi Ayer, and I’m a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the state of Massachusetts. I have over 13 years experience in the mental health field and have worked with individuals who are suffering from substance use, depression, mood disorders, relationship issues, difficult life transitions, low self worth, spiritual distress, and trauma including military-related PTSD. My therapeutic style is eclectic and my experience has led me to approach mental and emotional health holistically. I believe in whole human, whole story, whole life experience. My approach is rooted in the belief that we must take accountability, set boundaries, and reclaim ourselves by stepping out of conditioning and into worthiness. I am known for: - Offering an alternative perspective rooted in psycho-spiritual concepts, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral therapy. - Providing a safe space to help you better understand your emotions and behavioral patterns so that you can make powerful and healthier decisions for yourself. - A laid back approach that allows for vulnerability which fosters the awareness necessary for change and growth. - Encouraging alignment with your authentic self by restructuring negative subconscious beliefs. - Quickly building a strong therapeutic relationship where you will be seen as an individual not a label or diagnosis. Let me join you in the journey of self acceptance, understanding, and love as you work towards goals that will lead you to a more fulfilling and purposeful life!
Christopher Carlson
Clinician
License Type(s): LICSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression
6 years offering treatment
I am a licensed independent clinical social worker in Massachusetts with 11 years of experience working within various environments (community based mental health services, residential mental health services, outpatient behavioral health practice) and with clientele from multiple backgrounds. My specific clinical interests and specialties include depression, anxiety, life changes, interpersonal relationship resolution, and life coaching. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, solution focused, psychodynamic and rational-emotive counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.
Lesley Gustafson
Clinician
License Type(s): LMHC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefBipolar disorderDepression
39 years offering treatment
Hello. This is Lesley W. Gustafson, M.A., LMHC. I have many years of experience working with individuals in inpatient psychiatric settings. I also with the Red Cross Disaster Mental Health Team. My work encompasses both individual and group therapy. I have worked with a variety of issues including, but not limited to: anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and psychotic disorders. I have a special interest in working with women, older adults, as well as those suffering with chronic illness. I am willing to work with anyone willing to accept help. My philosophy is to offer support, education and guidance.
Denell Ragas
Clinician
License Type(s): LMHC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression
8 years offering treatment
My name is Denell Ragas, I am a licensed clinical mental health therapist with over 8 years of experience. I've worked primarily serving adults with mental health issues such as depression, anxiety and trauma. My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, as well as Biblical Christian counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. My goal is to provide and serve with the tools I've been given to help you navigate through life successfully. I look forward to assisting others on their path to wellbeing and being that supportive tool in your healing/recovery process.
Cheryl Nelson
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyGriefDepressionCoping with life changes
30 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Massachusetts with 30 plus years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, & parenting issues. I also have experience working with depression. 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!
Jocelyn Garlington
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: AddictionsFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteem
15 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Massachusetts with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem , and anger management to name a few. 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. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process. I also have experience working with those who are incarcerated along with their loved ones. If you have someone that you care about that is incarcerated, I would like to speak with you. I know that this is a difficult situation for those incarcerated as well as their loved ones in the community.
Jennifer Nelson
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
18 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Arkansas, Massachusetts, and Oregon with over 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with depression, anxiety, family conflicts, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming issues that challenge you. I often use the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solutions Focused approaches to help my clients work their way out of what is distressing them. I also use Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to help my clients with history of trauma when they desire more focused work to overcome challenges. I find the CBT, Solutions Focused, and CPT approaches to be very effective, because you will begin to recognize what is going through your mind and how it affects your feelings and way that you react/respond to every day situations. I strongly believe “change your thoughts, change your life,” and using these approaches can help a person to recognize how self-defeating thought patterns can hinder their growth. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage, and you can be proud of yourself for taking that step! I am a supportive cheerleader to my clients and care about your success. I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals!
Casey Horne
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesDepression
14 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Florida with 10 years of professional work experience, but I've been in the mental health world for over 20. Every therapist is going to tell you they provide a safe and confidential place to share what is on your mind. That is something that should come standard with therapy like brakes on a car. You want to know if I can actually help you with your problems, and if we are going to "click." Many people give up on therapy, because they try once with a therapist they didn't click with. They didn't feel comfortable, or the personalities simply clash. I can't promise that I'm the therapist that can help you solve the issues you are bringing to therapy. I also can't promise that our personalities will not clash. Here is what I will promise. I'm going to be real with you. I'm not going to blabber a bunch of psycho babble that isn't practical to you. I also have a tendency to be blunt if I feel that is what is needed. Working with couples is my favorite, but at least half of my clients are individuals dealing with a wide range of general mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, loneliness, and social skills. I also love working with clients dealing with grief and loss.
Tess Flannery
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
15 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Massachusetts with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, confidence and depression. I also have experience working with people who are coping with life changes. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity and compassion. I will tailor our dialogue 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!
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What types of therapists are available to clients in Orleans?
Understanding the type of therapy you'd like to search for is crucial before finding a therapist or psychologist. Be sure to narrow your search for therapists in Orleans that can offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), therapeutic talk therapy, group therapy, marriage and family therapy for individuals or couples, or couples therapy depending on your needs.
Licensed therapists & mental health professionals available through BetterHelp's online platform
Mental health therapists in Orleans available through BetterHelp are accredited as psychologists to help individuals and couples. Orleans therapists' credentials can include licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and clinician or doctor of psychology (PsyD). Regardless of their licensure, Orleans therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Orleans region and in the state of Massachusetts.
How can a therapist help you destress, manage your emotions, and guide you towards the life you want?
Therapists in Orleans can help clients in improving healthy relationships, communication skills, working through life transitions, couples challenges, managing a mood disorder, improving coping skills, self help tips, offer life coaching, family life, or change in negative thinking patterns. A therapist in Orleans may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment.
Is it better to find a mental health counselor or therapist in Orleans offering online therapy or in person?
Studies show online therapy can be just as effective as in-person counseling. Online therapy with licensed counselors is often more affordable, with BetterHelp pricing ranging from $65-$100 weekly, while in person therapy can cost up to $200 per session.
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