Licensed to practice in Massachusetts and accepts 8 insurances. Specializes in Depression, Grief, Trauma and PTSD and 10 more.
(she/her)
New to Grow
I believe in the inherent goodness of people, and enjoy helping them to find healthier ways of being in the world, and to create happier lives. My therapeutic style is pro-active and straightforward, with an ease in relating to people through experience, compassion and humor. My psychotherapeutic approaches address the mind/body connection, as research shows that how we perceive and process events in our lives can influence us both mentally and physically.
You will lead the way in the initial conversation. I will ask about what brings you to therapy and why now? You can say as much or as little as you are comfortable with but I do need enough information to understand what's going on for you, and whether I am a good fit. My role is to create a safe and supportive environment to give you the space to talk about whatever is on your mind. I will explain the process of therapy in general as it is different for everyone. I will also explain some of the techniques I have learned, in trauma training, that you can think about using when the time is right. .
I consider my work a collaboration between myself and my clients, and I've been effective in providing support to people from a wide variety of backgrounds. I have been a therapist for over 30 years and have considerable life experience as well as experience in therapy for myself. I believe a therapist can only take a person as far as they themselves have gone. I can be humorous, at times direct and solution focused and at other times, an empathic listener. I have great skill in seeing life patterns and pointing them out. People I have worked with are amazed at the amount of information I hold about them and their lives when helping them to see a pattern over time. I use a variety of techniques, depending on what fits the moment and the person, to help people move through feelings and behaviors. These techniques are trauma informed (but not limited to that issue alone) and are always up to the client.
My long time passion for the work comes of engaging with people as they navigate life transitions, grow to a comfortable place within themselves, and find peace in their lives. After all of these years of doing therapy, witnessing that more powerful sense of self in clients be realized still feels magical to me. Life transitions in parenting, career, relationships, community and purpose are all in the realm of discussion. I have both life and professional experience to offer. Clients wanting to find better ways of coping with transitions and better outcomes are welcome.
Other specialties
I identify as
Psychodynamic
I focus on helping you understand how past experiences, particularly childhood relationships, are being acted out in the present and shape your current thoughts and feelings. My approach encourages self-reflection and insight, and helps to resolve internal conflicts and develop healthier emotional patterns. In our work, the therapeutic relationship is crucial. Trust and open communication between the us is the starting point for the work.
Trauma Informed Care
I am a certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTPII). Trauma is not necessarily a specific event; it can be the environment you breathe(d). I believe everyone is unique and therapy must meet those unique needs. I am well versed in helping decrease anxiety and depression, trauma triggers and finding solutions to behavior that aren't working for you. I am very effective in helping clients move through troubling issues, intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, and emotional triggers. Many clients don't understand why they react the way they do. This is often what happens when someone has been triggered, feelings from the past get activated by a current situation, outside of awareness. Often clients believe they have feelings for no reason.