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If you’re going through a rough time and feel like friends and family aren’t quite enough right now, you’re not alone. Sometimes, talking to someone outside your usual circle can make a big difference. If you’re new to counseling, it helps to know a bit about your counselor and what to expect. Counseling offers a private space with a trained professional who can support you in working through your concerns and checking in on your well-being. Whether you’re facing job stress, loss, illness, disability, addiction, relationship challenges, depression, or anxiety, I’m here to help you regain your balance. Life can be tough, but you’ll always have my support. When you’re ready, take that first step toward feeling better. ,
You can ask me any questions about my background as a therapist. If this is your first time in therapy, I am happy to explain the forms you signed, including confidentiality, its limits, fees, and Grow Therapy's policies. We will review your online intake form and the short assessments together. I will also ask you a few more questions about your health and how you are feeling today. My goal is to help you feel safe and to set your first counseling goal with you.
I’ve seen many situations that felt impossible to fix become manageable. My strength is creating a safe space in sessions where you can find relief from depending on another person, place, or thing. In our time together, I will show you how to build that sense of safety within yourself. While it may seem almost miraculous at first, the calm that comes from relying on your inner strength is more rewarding than any substance or person. Life’s ups and downs can cause it to fade, but when you depend on yourself, you can always feel okay, find peace of mind, and even a deep sense of happiness
Mood Disorders
Self Esteem
Women's Issues
Bipolar Disorder
Grief
Trauma and PTSD
White
Woman
Massachusetts
Harvard Pilgrim
Person-centered (Rogerian)
Right from the start, you take the lead in your therapy. I’m here to support you with empathy and acceptance, walking alongside you. Together, we’ll focus on your strengths and see you as a whole person, not just your struggles. Every challenge can become a chance to grow.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
With this approach, we work together to focus on what’s most important to you right now. In our first session, we’ll choose a clear goal and keep adjusting our plan until you feel confident that things are improving and you’re moving toward what you want.
Interpersonal
This therapy can help boost your mood and social skills by addressing relationship challenges. We’ll look at real-life situations that cause frustration, depression, or anxiety, and come up with ways to build your self-esteem and confidence. We’ll also explore attachment styles and work on breaking old patterns that keep unhelpful habits in place.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT looks at how your thoughts, feelings, and actions are connected. It helps you build coping skills and challenge negative thinking. Unlike some therapies that focus on the past or the unconscious, CBT is practical and focused on what’s happening now. We can look back later if it’s helpful, but it’s not needed at the beginning.
Motivational Interviewing
This collaborative approach fosters a strong bond between counselor and client, shaped by shared perspectives and experiences. It’s respectful, open, and free of confrontation. For those in early recovery, when emotions may be intense or hidden by shame or embarrassment, it’s especially effective. I have used this with most people i have helped whether they are in recovery or not