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I am a Bilingual (English-Spanish) licensed therapist with a passion to provide person-centered, strengths based, trauma informed and culturally sensitive treatment. I am a strong believer in the idea that we have the solutions to our problems within and I encourage clients to do introspection to find their answers. I strive to create a safe, warm, compassionate environment for clients to heal, explore and learn. I enjoy working with individuals of all ages and genders. However, as a working Latina, mother of 3, I have a passion for working with women and minorities. I graduated from the University of New England with a master's in Clinical Social Work and I have over 5 years of experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. I have been trained in person-centered treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Informed Treatment, Motivational Interviewing and Solution Focused Treatment. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, suicide ideations, trauma, and relationship issues, among others. I also have extensive training and work experience in crisis intervention and suicide prevention.
In our first session together, the focus will be on getting to know you—your story, your goals, and what brought you to therapy. I’ll ask some questions to better understand your current concerns, your background, and what you hope to gain from our work together. It’s also a chance for you to get a feel for my style and ask any questions you might have about the therapy process. There’s no pressure to share everything right away—this is your space, and we’ll go at a pace that feels right for you. My goal is to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where you can begin to explore, heal, and grow. By the end of the session, we’ll start identifying some initial goals and talk about next steps so you can feel confident and clear about the journey ahead.
I utilize mainly cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused therapy. I make sure that my client have tools and develop skills to manage their lives most effectively and healthily.
My biggest strength is my capacity to build rapport with my clients, making them feel safe and comfortable sharing challenging situations. I provide a safe, non-judgemental and supportive space for them to heal, grow and explore their patterns, needs and wants.
I specialize in working with individuals who are healing from trauma, including the deep and often hidden wounds of narcissistic abuse. Many of my clients come to therapy carrying the weight of past experiences that have impacted their sense of self, their relationships, and their ability to feel safe in the world. I’m especially attuned to supporting those who struggle with low self-esteem, anxiety, people-pleasing tendencies, and feeling like they’ve lost themselves in the process of trying to be “enough” for others. Together, we work on building self-worth from the inside out, setting boundaries, and reconnecting with your voice, your needs, and your power. Whether you’re just beginning to unpack your story or already on your healing journey, I provide a grounded, compassionate space where you can process, grow, and begin to feel like you again.
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17 ratings with written reviews
May 13, 2026
It was our first session, so just getting to know me. She seemed to pick up on my hesitation on some questions and didn’t push. Noticed I didn’t talk much and suggested to do shorter sessions and work our way up. When I didn’t talk she asked questions. It’s hard for me to open up so the non pressure and just how at ease she was with it was very comforting. I’m looking forward to our next session.
February 13, 2026
She has really helped me with finding ways to gain some of my confidence back and listens and gives very good feedback. Gretshen has been amazing to work with so far and I'm learning so much about myself and taking care of myself.
February 11, 2026
I think Gretshen did an amazing job. This was my first time going to therapy since middle school and I was very hesitant. While this was only my first appointment she gave me some things to try until our next appointment and gathered a lot of things about me without me having to say them. I am looking forward to my next appointment.