I am a licensed mental health counselor specializing in helping adults struggling with problem-solving,
low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, PTSD /trauma, personality disorders, bipolar disorder,
schizophrenia, and substance use disorders. I believe in building a strong therapeutic alliance with
empathy and genuineness. I have extensive experience collaborating with psychiatrists, physician
assistants, and nurse practitioners, assisting with the management of psychiatric medicines and
medicines for addiction treatment when appropriate. I am fluent in Portuguese.
Hello! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a specialized focus in trauma treatment. My goal is to help people find a greater capacity for self-healing, utilizing two primary modalities to facilitate this change. Therapy will involve examining one's experiences through a lens of curiosity, with an emphasis on building compassion for self and more adaptive ways of functioning to build a more fulfilling, enjoyable life.
Hey, I'm Kaleb. I believe in the power of meeting clients exactly where they are, without judgment. It is a true privilege to witness my clients' willingness to share their personal stories with me. My passion lies in partnering with young adults who want to improve their day-to-day functioning. Together, we focus on a collaborative process to build the practical habits and life skills that lead to lasting, meaningful change. I love my work, and being able to share a trusted space while watching others grow brings me immense joy.
I believe therapy should be a space where you feel safe to be honest, understood without judgment and supported as you navigate life's challenges. My practice is warm, collaborative and centered around helping you better understand yourself and create meaningful change at your own pace. I strive to create a space where you can explore your thoughts and experiences openly, while feeling supported throughout the process.
I am a compassionate and grounded therapist who is dedicated to helping clients navigate life’s challenges with clarity, purpose, and a greater sense of control. I bring a supportive, collaborative presence to each session, creating a space where clients feel genuinely heard, respected, and empowered to explore their experiences. My work is guided by a strong belief in personal responsibility, resilience, and each individual’s capacity for growth, healing, and meaningful, lasting change over time.
As a psychotherapist with a wealth of experience working with individuals in diverse environments, I’m deeply committed to assisting clients in overcoming life’s challenges, such as stress, anxiety, and relationship difficulties. My expertise lies in supporting those dealing with anxiety-related disorders, OCD, self-harm, and body-focused repetitive behaviors like skin picking and hair pulling. I employ a range of evidence-based therapy models, carefully customized to address the unique needs of each client.
I am a dedicated clinician with over 25 years of experience in the human services field, including the past 10 years providing counseling to diverse populations. I have worked with adolescents, children, trauma survivors, individuals experiencing homelessness, older adults, and those struggling with addiction, anxiety, and grief. I take a compassionate, client-centered approach, creating a supportive space where clients can build insight, develop coping skills, and work toward meaningful, lasting change.
Hello, I’m Naomi, and I’m glad you’re here. I’m a licensed mental health clinician providing therapy for teens and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, self-esteem challenges, and life transitions. Many of the people I work with come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or stuck. You may be managing a lot on the outside while quietly struggling on the inside, trying to keep everything together while feeling unsure of what to do next. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate it alone.
I offer a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can slow down, feel heard, and make sense of what you’re experiencing. My goal is to create an environment where you can be yourself without feeling pressured to have everything figured out.
My approach is collaborative, flexible, and individualized. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based strategies, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and expressive techniques when helpful. I don’t believe therapy should be one-size-fits-all. Instead, we’ll work together to find approaches and strategies that fit your needs, personality, and everyday life.
I have years of experience helping people of all ages in a variety of contexts including individual psychotherapy, work with children, youth & families, crisis work and case management. I have also been a program director for many years and I find it especially rewarding and meaningful to work with people individually. And I'm a good therapist, so that helps.
My name is Dhaima Chin, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Qualified Supervisor with over 16 years of experience providing mental health services to individuals, couples, families, and groups. I am the owner and lead clinician of Miami Gardens Counseling, where I provide compassionate, evidence-based treatment to clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, relationship challenges, occupational stress, and other mental health concerns. My approach to therapy is client-centered, collaborative, and strength-based. I integrate evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and trauma-informed care to help clients develop practical coping skills, improve emotional well-being, and achieve meaningful personal goals. My mission is to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel empowered to heal, grow, and thrive.
I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and one of the things I value most about this work is helping people understand themselves with more compassion and less judgment. So often, we spend years believing that something is wrong with us because we feel too much, shut down, overthink, pull away, become overwhelmed, or struggle to feel safe and connected. I don’t see those experiences as evidence that you are broken. I see them as places worth becoming curious about. I believe that people make sense. Even the parts of us that confuse us. Even the reactions we wish we could change. Even the ways we cope that may no longer be helping us—or may sometimes hurt us. There is a reason we learned to respond the way we do. Sometimes the ways we cope can become painful, overwhelming, or difficult to understand. Anxiety, depression, hopelessness, grief, intense emotions, withdrawal, conflict, or other patterns may feel like something that needs to be fixed or eliminated. I believe it can be more helpful to first become curious about what these experiences are communicating and what purpose they may once have served.
I don't believe therapy is about turning you into someone else. It's about helping you come home to yourself—to understand what has shaped you, recognize what is no longer serving you, reconnect with what matters, and make room for the life you actually want. You don't have to have everything figured out before you come in. You don't even have to know exactly what's wrong.
I work with individuals and couples experiencing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, hopelessness, grief, communication difficulties, relationship challenges, and difficult or confusing emotional experiences. . I am also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP-II).
Hi, I'm Mac. Clients tell me I'm a good listener, have useful skills and suggestions, and am really good at explaining things. I bring healing modalities from the Self-help field with 35 years’ experience prior to becoming a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in 2012. I'm a trauma-trained therapist: Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST) Certified, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Training levels I and 2, and Sensorimotor Psychotherapist level 1.
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My name is Chris Roselli, and I am an outpatient therapist who works with individuals navigating stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and relationship challenges. My practice is grounded in a supportive, collaborative, and practical approach, with a focus on helping clients better understand themselves, build coping skills, and create meaningful change in their daily lives. I have a particular interest in working with veterans, active-duty military members, first responders, and individuals in high-stress helping professions.
Greetings! I am Lauro Guzman; I am a down-to-earth clinician, and my goal is to help you better understand and resolve challenges in your life. We first complete an evaluation to gather relevant information about your past and your current circumstances. We can then look for the source of your problem or identify behavior patterns that may be keeping you back from a healthy, balanced life.
My name is Amanda, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in Florida, Massachusetts, and Nevada. I graduated from the University of South Florida with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, with a concentration in Criminology. I completed my Masters in Social Work from the University of Central Florida. My training includes various modalities, but my approach is often person-centered, strength-based, and solution-focused. I am always seeking to learn more in all areas, in effort to provide the best support that I can to the individuals that I work with.
Hi, I'm Kendra, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. I am passionate about helping teens, adults, couples, and families navigate life's challenges while creating a space where they feel heard, supported, and accepted. I began working in the field of mental health and substance use treatment in 2018. I believe therapy is a collaborative process, and my goal is to meet you where you are with compassion, curiosity, and without judgment. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, working through anxiety or depression, facing relationship challenges, navigating a major life transition, or simply looking for personal growth, I'm here to support you.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who has been practicing in the local community since 2011. I began my career working with a non-profit by helping children, teenagers, parents, and couples who struggled with various issues, ranging from learning to cope with day-to-day stressors to healing from major traumas.
In the years since then, I’ve helped young adults in college wrestling with academic pressure, newly blended families yearning for harmony, couples searching to renew faded intimacy, and individuals struggling to overcome addictive patterns. This broad range of therapeutic experience has helped me to become well-rounded as a mental health professional.
I work with adults navigating anxiety, stress, and life transitions — those moments when things feel unsteady and you're not quite sure how to move forward. My approach starts with building a warm, genuine relationship where you feel safe to explore what's really going on beneath the surface. From there, I bring in practical tools — often drawing on CBT and coping strategies — so you leave sessions with more than just insight, but real ways to manage day-to-day. As a parent myself, I understand how life's transitions can test us in ways we don't always expect, and I bring that same steadiness and practicality to the people I work with.
Hi! I'm a Alyssa, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts. I'm so glad you're here and considering working together.
My approach is eclectic, combining pieces from different therapeutic modalities to find the right mix that works for you. I tend to utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
I provide a warm and direct approach, incorporating humor where I can. My clients often describe me as someone who is easy to talk to. I appreciate feedback from clients throughout the course of the therapeutic relationship to ensure your needs are being met.
With over 6 years of counseling experience within a 40 year human services career, I am a licensed clinician who offers compassionate and trauma focused therapy to individuals, couples and families. I take a strong empathic approach in my therapy sessions to foster a safe, therapeutic environment. My process includes collaborative treatment planning, promoting emotional regulation and supporting clients through complex challenges using evidence informed practices, building meaningful therapeutic relationships and empowering clients toward sustainable growth an resilience.
My name is Lurdelis Morales, and I provide individual therapy for adults navigating life's challenges, transitions, and opportunities for growth. I am passionate about supporting mothers through the many stages of motherhood, as well as individuals experiencing significant life changes that may feel overwhelming, uncertain, or emotionally demanding.
I believe therapy offers a space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with yourself. Whether you're adjusting to a new role, managing stress and anxiety, struggling to find balance, or simply feeling stuck, I strive to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where you feel heard, understood, and empowered.
I work alongside clients to build insight, develop practical coping skills, and create meaningful, sustainable change. Seeking support takes courage, and you don't have to navigate life's challenges alone. I look forward to partnering with you on your journey toward healing, growth, and well-being.
I'm so glad you're here. I'm a wife, mom of three adult kids, and a devoted cat lover who grew up in Massachusetts and recently planted new roots in Rochester, NY. I believe everyone deserves a space to be truly heard without judgment or pressure. When you sit across from me, you'll find someone real, compassionate, and genuinely rooting for you every step of the way. I take my coffee seriously and I may ask about your pets - It tells me a lot about a person.
I am a person-centered clinician who draws from a range of therapeutic approaches to support each individual’s unique needs. I believe therapy is most effective when it is collaborative, respectful, and tailored to the person in front of me. My focus is on helping clients build resilience, strengthen coping skills, improve daily functioning, and move toward goals that are meaningful in their lives.
My clinical approach is grounded in compassion, authenticity, and deep respect for each person’s story. I strive to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard and understood. I view the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for meaningful change and work alongside clients at a pace that feels comfortable and sustainable.
With nearly three decades of independent licensure, I bring both clinical expertise and lived experience to my work. I have a special interest in women’s physical and emotional health and have supported clients across the lifespan through a wide range of life transitions, stressors, and mental health concerns. My experience includes individual and family therapy, allowing me to address challenges at both the personal and relational level.
I currently provide individual therapy with a flexible, personalized approach that meets clients where they are. I draw from multiple evidence-based modalities to support emotional regulation, insight, and practical coping strategies, adapting treatment to fit the individual rather than a single framework.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, and I recognize the courage it takes to begin. My goal is to make the process as comfortable and supportive as possible. I offer a warm, collaborative space where clients can explore their thoughts, goals, and challenges at their own pace. I welcome you to reach out so we can discuss how I can support you in finding greater clarity, balance, and well-being in your daily life.
I am a compassionate and client-centered psychotherapist with over three years of direct psychotherapy experience and six years of combined experience in social services and community behavioral health. Through careful evaluation to formulate an accurate understanding of each client’s needs, I develop individualized treatment plans that are collaborative, goal-oriented, and adaptable over time. My practice is distinguished by my ability to create a safe, nonjudgmental therapeutic environment to thoughtfully challenge clients’ unhelpful thought patterns. I encourage clients to examine assumptions, consider alternative perspectives, and develop more balanced, constructive ways of thinking in a way that fosters trust, resilience, and meaningful change.
I am Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of MA with over 15 years of experience helping adolescents and adults work through anxiety, persistent mood concerns, OCD, life transitions, and trauma. I also hold a School Adjustment Counselor Department of Education License (K-12) , which has deepened my commitment to supporting young people and adults.
My approach is practical, down to earth, and collaborative. I pull from CBT, DBT, trauma informed care, and other evidence based approaches, but I always tailor each session to your unique strengths and goals. You can expect a space where you can show up exactly as you are, no judgement, just honest connection and real tools to help you move forward.
Whether you're navigating a major life change, feeling stuck, or carrying something heavy from the past, I'm here to help you make sense of it an build the skills to feel more grounded and in control of conscious and subconscious thoughts, feelings, and emotions.
Hi and I am Marian Maguire, a clinical social worker who graduated with a Master's degree from Boston University. I have over 20 years of clinical experience. My approach to working with my clients is an eclectic one. My focus is on combining solution based therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, along with rational-emotive counseling. We will work together, as
a team, to help you reach your goals. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges and disability issues.
Art Therapy is to heal with art. A picture is worth a thousand words. In my 30 years experience as an Art Therapist iI have witnessed people heal with their art expressions. Art has a way of getting to the heart of the matter very quickly to foster self discovery, growth and healing. You do not need to be an artist to do art therapy. It's about the process not the product. It is creative and fun.
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My approach to working with clients is to meet them where they are, as each individual has unique experiences and needs. I provide a nonjudgmental stance and establish a supportive, collaborative space for us to work together. Client needs and goal areas always dictate our decision making process. I believe in empowering individuals to have strength to make choices and be their own best advocate.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with nearly two decades of experience supporting individuals, families, and communities through a wide range of life challenges. I earned my PhD in Clinical Social Work and Supervision from Walden University in 2026. I earned my Master of Social Work from The Ohio State University in 2008, after completing my Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Psychology in 2004. My academic journey also includes two years at Florida State University and an Addictions Certificate from the University of Michigan, which I received in 2015.
After graduating, I returned to my hometown of Detroit, Michigan, where I became licensed and began practicing as a social worker. Throughout my career, I have worked as a therapist, crisis manager, and adjunct professor; roles that have allowed me to develop a well-rounded, real-world understanding of the issues people face in everyday life.
My work has been guided by a strong commitment to strengthening both interpersonal and intrapersonal awareness as a pathway to meaningful change. I believe that growth happens when individuals feel understood, supported, and equipped with practical tools to navigate life’s complexities. Through my work with individuals and families across the lifespan, I strive to approach each person with compassion, curiosity, and respect, supporting emotional, mental, and physical well-being at every stage of human development.
My name is Dr. Olushola Bakare, and my work centers on helping people recognize the strengths they already carry. Just as a fish is built to swim and a bird to fly, I believe each of us has our own natural way of moving through life, and my role is to help you find and lean into yours. I work with adults and older adults who are ready to feel more grounded, confident, and understood, in a space that is safe, warm, and free of judgment. To help make sure we are the right fit from the start, I want to be upfront that my practice does not currently include couples counseling, medication management, or completing disability, FMLA, or legal paperwork. I work with adults 18 years and older. If any of these are part of what you are looking for, I am happy to help you find a provider whose practice is built around that support.
I am a bi-lingual and bi-cultural Licensed Certified Social Worker who received her Masters in Social Work from Boston College. I provide effective, transformative, and lasting life changes in children, adults, and families. I've worked with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, stress disorders, adjustment, relationship challenges, trauma, and mood disorders. I am passionate about providing a counseling environment that encourages respect, safety, trust, and honesty while tailoring each session to the clients' need.
My name is Monica Miller. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida, Massachusetts, and Maryland. I have over 20 years of experience counseling children, parents, couples, and individuals. I received my Master's in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology from Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado. As a transpersonal counselor, I view my clients' health through three lenses: Emotional, Physical, and Spiritual. While we may not discuss these in each of your sessions, they are always a part of your experience. I have experience working on personal growth, especially in the later stages of adolescence (ages 18-25). My familiarity with working with depression and anxiety allows me to help others in all stages of life.
Hello! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida and the proud owner of On Point Counseling LLC. I am also licensed in Indiana, Virginia, and Massachusetts. I received my Masters degree from Florida International University and have been practicing for over 8 years. I have experience working children, adolescents, and adults. My goal in therapy is to help my clients to improve the quality of their lives.
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Hi! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in MA and NH . I have a master's degree from Boston University and have been working in the mental health field for 17 years. I have experience working with individuals ages 16 and older dealing with depression, anxiety, life transitions, parenting, chronic illness, substance abuse, marital issues, self improvement, and grief and loss.
I have a strong interest in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused, and Supportive Therapy
Greetings, my name is Dr. Katherine Andrade, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have 28 years of experience working in Medical, Health, Mental Health, and Substance Use. I have worked as a school, mental health, medical, and military social worker. I have a Master's and Doctorate degrees in Social Work. I specialize in working with adults/seniors with mental health and substance use challenges as well as family issues, stress, adjusting to medical challenges, and military/veteran issues.
Greetings! I have been supporting individuals, families, and couples with various mental health challenges as a licensed clinical social worker, social work intern, and therapist for more than 13 years. My clients appreciate my practical approach to help them get the results that they want to see in their life, work, and relationships. I can help you in the areas of work, family, personal identity, relationships, and much more.
Developing an open and honest connection is the foundation of a therapeutic relationship. I utilize active listening, cognitive behavioral therapy, and strength-based methods to support working through life challenges. Life isn't without challenges, but you don't have to go at it alone. I believe that developing an open and honest connection is the foundation of a therapeutic relationship. My approach is warm and friendly with a sense of humor while promoting a safe and supportive environment to assist you in fostering growth and healing. I utilize active listening, cognitive behavioral therapy, and strength-based methods to support working through life challenges. Taking a leap of faith and reaching out for support can be overwhelming and scary. Let me help you take that first step towards a healthier more manageable lifestyle.
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I’m really glad you’re considering therapy—it’s a powerful step toward understanding yourself and making positive changes. It’s completely normal to have questions or feel uncertain in the beginning. The most important part is that you’re open to exploring your thoughts and feelings in a safe, nonjudgmental space. I'm here to support you in whatever way is most helpful, whether that’s answering questions, helping you get started, or just listening. You don’t have to figure it all out at once—just taking this first step is already meaningful.
My professional training and certifications include trauma, anxiety, holistic counseling, and life changes.
I am currently accepting new clients. Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or depressed? You are not alone. Many people today are struggling to successfully navigate their lives while experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, grief/loss, family/relationship conflicts, and many other behavioral health issues. For over 25 years, my work has been dedicated to helping people develop healthy relationships and productive, meaningful, and fulfilling lives. I offer Solution Focused Therapy to help people achieve their goals. I am effective at building self-esteem, self-confidence and processing the most challenging events
Do you ever feel misunderstood, no one ever listens or cares about your life? Do you sometimes feel that you are trapped in a room without an exit? I will never exactly understand what it is like to be you, however I believe that significant progress can be made in even the toughest of life situations. Having someone that will listen and cares about your circumstances and strives to find a solution is imperative. I love to collaborate with my clients and develop a blueprint which can help them achieve their goals. Whatever your struggles, there's always a way out.
I am an experienced professional with a strong background in supporting people facing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety and depression, life changes, lack of confidence, communication issues, and chronic illness. I work collaboratively with clients to identify practical, meaningful changes that can create the greatest positive impact in their lives.
My approach is interactive, respectful, direct, encouraging, and sometimes includes a bit of humor. I strive to create a supportive environment that is both encouraging and authentic. All are welcome.
If you’re ready to move toward meaningful change, I invite you to take the first step today.
I do not treat substance abuse or addictions. I do not do court related work.
I’m a therapist who believes meaningful change comes from a combination of insight, accountability, and consistent action. My work is shaped not only by clinical training, but by a grounded understanding of adversity, resilience, and what it takes to rebuild and move forward.
I work with individuals and couples who feel stuck in patterns—whether related to trauma, stress, relationships, or major life transitions—and are ready to create something more stable and intentional. Many of my clients are navigating challenges such as emotional reactivity, impulsive behaviors, or difficulty maintaining consistency in their lives.
My approach is direct, practical, and focused on helping you develop the tools needed for real, lasting change. I use evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing to support emotional regulation, stronger decision-making, and long-term growth.
I have a particular interest in working with individuals navigating recovery, reentry, and significant life rebuilding, while remaining open to anyone seeking clarity, stability, and a more grounded way of living.
I am a licensed clinical social worker and therapist dedicated to providing compassionate, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed care. I specialize in working with adolescents, adults, and families who are navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, identity development, relationship issues, and life transitions. My practice integrates evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), tailored to meet each client’s unique needs.
I am deeply committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel empowered to explore their stories, heal from emotional wounds, and build meaningful lives. Through our work together, clients often experience greater emotional resilience, improved self-esteem, and more fulfilling relationships. My goal is to support clients in reclaiming their voice, strengthening their coping skills, and fostering long-term mental wellness.
I’m excited to get to know you better! In the meantime, here’s a little about me, and my professional experience and training.
I think one of the biggest challenges, after taking that first brave step of reaching out, is to find a good therapist that you connect with. In my twenty-plus years of experience, the therapeutic relationship is the principal reason that therapy “works” or “doesn’t work.”
My therapeutic style focuses on first developing a strong therapeutic alliance in which you feel emotionally safe and heard without judgment. You’ve already come to the conclusion that something in your life is not working, and my task is to help you to identify the ways in which you’d like things to be different. From there, together we can create realistic, achievable goals that support those changes and move you toward the life that you deserve.
I have a large repertoire of strategies and interventions, which include cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing. Producing insights, strategies, and tools that you can use immediately is the goal of every interaction.
I have extensive experience in trauma, anxiety, relationship issues (adult as well as parent-child), substance abuse, and co-occurring disorders. I have found that many people experiencing trauma or anxiety are helped by a combination of mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy. This teaches them how to tolerate their intense feelings and how to reframe unhelpful thought patterns that keep them stuck.
On a personal note, I have been a LMFT since 1997 and have worked with a variety of clients in many different settings. I work Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Friday mornings. My latest appointment is 4:00PM ET
When I’m not helping people, I can usually be found on the golf course. I look forward to helping you to make the changes you desire.
I'm self aware, having chosen a pathway of self exploration to become my best self. I am a survivor of my story, who has always known the importance of never surrendering to any situation life hands me. My resilience and positivity have guided my decisions to choose fighting like hell to be the greatest version of myself. I live passionately with growing self esteem as a result of having the highest priority on SELF LOVE. My treatment approach will always be action focused. Many clients that I have mentored with eating compulsions have had favorable outcomes as a result of our therapeutic relationship. I am a survivor of acting out with food, including a period of 17 years of battling bulimia, and a lifetime of searching for PEACE from food addiction. Since October 2004 I have lived in recovery, with no episodes of bulimic behaviors, and have a healthy relationship with food beyond my wildest dreams. I have found the PEACE I have been searching for which motivates me to help others to live in a healthy body. I have shared this struggle to allow you a deeper understanding of my personal story. I believe everything I have survived has provided life lessons that have humbled me and allowed me to see the humanity in everyone. We all possess so much untapped power that , if accessed, can help us achieve our goals and become the best version of ourselves! I have the skills to help you too, I believe that is why I'm here.
My name is Joshua Barbour, I am a board Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in the state of Massachusetts. I earned my Bachelors and Masters in Social Work both from Bridgewater State University. I work with individuals, families and couples. Having been a social worker for the last decade, I have a true appreciation for the vulnerability and strength it takes for someone to seek support and engage in services.
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I have been a clinical social worker for over 20 years and began my career in the Boston area. I have been practicing in Connecticut since 2008. I work as a LCSW in CT and as a LICSW in MA. Work experience includes community behavioral health, medical social work, hospice, out-patient private practice, geriatric psychiatry, partial hospitalization, and acute in-patient psychiatric hospitalization. I have had the privilege of working with adults ranging in age from 18 to 100+. My combined work experience over the years has helped me to develop my present therapeutic style based first and foremost in compassion, with the knowledge that each client is a unique individual. I trust that things can get better so you can maximize the quality of your life. Let me help you to discover this!
My goal is to create a safe, collaborative environment where clients can explore their concerns, patterns or triggers and find strategies for healing. I feel that attention needs to be given to the interconnected areas of the mind, body and spirit. Addressing the whole – mind, body and spirit - and increasing self-awareness, will improve self-acceptance and strengthen self-compassion.
Areas of clinical work with adults for individual therapy include, but are not limited to - anxiety, depression, stress related to change and life transitions – college, retirement, move to assisted living, etc.…aging, caregiver stress, grief/loss, parents of adult children with major mental health and/or SUD (substance use disorders), separation/divorce, medical problems, self-care, self-esteem, early diagnosed neurocognitive disorders, and spirituality. Whatever your situation, I look forward to working with you toward your goals.
I provide a therapeutic space where clients feel deeply heard, understood, and supported — while also being gently challenged to grow.
I work with individuals and couples experiencing anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, emotional overwhelm, identity struggles, life transitions, and recurring emotional or relational patterns that keep them feeling stuck.
My approach goes beyond surface-level conversations. Together, we explore the deeper emotional dynamics behind behaviors, relationship patterns, fears, and internal conflicts while also building practical tools for lasting change.
Clients often describe my style as warm, emotionally attuned, insightful, and direct in a compassionate way. I believe healing happens when people feel safe enough to be honest with themselves while also developing the clarity and confidence needed to move forward differently.
I have extensive experience working with diverse populations in both English and Spanish, and I strive to create a culturally sensitive environment where clients feel genuinely understood.
In addition to therapy services, I also offer immigration-related psychological evaluations and clinically appropriate Emotional Support Animal (ESA) assessments and letters as separate private-pay services outside of insurance coverage.
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling emotionally exhausted, disconnected, anxious, or trapped in repeating cycles — and leave with stronger self-awareness, healthier boundaries, and a renewed sense of direction.
Hello and welcome to my practice! I believe that mind, body, and spirit are all interconnected. Mental health is not a destination, but a process. It's about how you drive, not where you are going. I am here as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, in practice since 2012, I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, life transitions, women's issues, and parenting.
I am proud of you for taking the first step towards therapy. Change can be hard and taking this first step is not always easy. I aim to provide a safe, judgment free space to anyone looking for help and wanting positive change. We will address your thoughts and feelings at a pace that works best for you. My therapy style is supportive, reassuring, accepting, and genuine. In our therapeutic relationship, I will provide tools you need to reach your goals. You will do all the heavy lifting, but I will be here to support and encourage change.
“Hello, I’m Vanesa, a licensed mental health clinician passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with compassion and practical tools. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, and stress. My approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with a client-centered focus, so you feel heard, supported, and empowered to make meaningful changes. Together, we’ll build coping skills, challenge unhelpful patterns, and create space for growth and healing.