Optum Therapists in Massachusetts

Hi! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Massachusetts. I have a Ph.D. in psychology and counseling from Regent University and many years of my own experiences to draw from that make me a grounded understanding partner to help get you back on track. I can help you find the sources of your stress and develop ways to deal with them or if you have lost a loved one, I can help you to understand the pain, process the loss, and find your strength to move forward.

My name is Krystyna Ksiazek. I live in Massachusetts. I am a Licensed Mental Health Clinician. I have been practicing psychotherapy for 30 years (last 1.5 years at Grow therapy ). Seeing my clients succeed in therapy or their private lives adds meaning to my work. My area of interest is trauma, Complex-PTSD, Anxiety Spectrum Disorders such as Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Agoraphobia, phobias, Eating disorders, Depression, and Grief. Also, I have experience in the treatment of anger management problems, self-harm behaviors, and dissociative/split personality disorders. I like working with Young Adults, Adults, the Elderly, men, and women. I like to reach out beyond the traditional scope of therapeutic interventions to alternative medicine based on the homeostatic model of health. I want to help clients build self-confidence and optimism and empower them to face new challenges, grow, and succeed as they never imagined. I like to build therapeutic alliances with the clients and create an atmosphere where they know and feel that I am there for them and that I understand and support them. I do not mind spending more time with them if this is clinically necessary. Also, under exceptional circumstances, I allowed clients to contact me on the phone outside of therapy sessions to assist them in coping with extraordinary situations, guiding them when they struggle with using newly acquired skills. I came to the USA from Poland. I had to start "from the bottom". I have been through many ups and downs and painful personal losses, including my mother, friend, and boyfriend, but I never gave up. My resilience, optimism, and positive outlook did not allow me to accept failure. Contrary, it motivated me to try harder. Most of the time it worked.

I’m a mental health professional dedicated to supporting individuals on their wellness journey. With a Master's in Social Work from Florida A&M University and Florida State University, I specialize in various therapeutic approaches that help clients explore their challenges, develop coping strategies, and work towards their goals. With over 10 years of experience in medical and psychiatric social work, I have worked with adolescents, young adults, and the elderly. My passion lies in helping everyone find their best selves and navigate through life's difficulties. I strive to provide a safe and compassionate space for growth and healing.

Counseling is a unique process where you can feel safe, be yourself, and explore ways to improve your quality of life. As your therapist, I provide a relaxed and supportive environment where you can share openly and at your own pace. My role is to listen, offer honest and compassionate feedback, and help you develop practical skills to create meaningful and lasting change. Together, we’ll work to reduce stress, build insight, and support your personal growth. I bring a creative, comforting, and nonjudgmental approach to therapy, while remaining objective so we can stay focused on what truly matters to you. I specialize in relationships, couples therapy, and individual counseling—helping clients improve communication, rebuild trust, and navigate challenges with partners, family members, or in the workplace. I also work with individuals struggling with addiction, including substance use and gambling. My priority is to create a safe, empowering space where you feel comfortable being open and engaged. This foundation allows us to get to the root of the presenting issue, explore patterns, and work toward increased self-esteem, deeper connection, and positive transformation.

After two decades in public education, I realized my true passion was helping people navigate life’s challenges on a deeper level. Becoming a therapist felt like a natural next step—one where I could use my ability to truly listen, think creatively, and see the whole picture to make a lasting impact. My work in schools, Major League Baseball, and private practice has given me a broad perspective and deep compassion for the struggles people face. With specialized training in different therapeutic modalities, I’m committed to offering personalized, evidence-based care to help clients feel understood, supported, and empowered to heal.

Hello! My name is Alane and it is a pleasure to meet you! I have been a Licensed Mental Health Clinician since 2004 and started out my career in 2002 working as a Court Clinician. In this role, I began working with individuals who were placed on probation for some type of substance use or anger-management/domestic-related offense. Through the past 22 plus years, I have held roles in direct patient care (working with patients both individually and in group settings), clinical supervision of staff members, and program management for community-based outpatient mental health and substance use clinics. I have also worked in organizations that assist with MAT (Methadone, Suboxone/Buprenorphine, Vivitrol) for those seeking recovery from opioid and/or alcohol dependency. I am highly knowledgeable about court ordered programs, such as 1st, 2nd, or multiple DUI offenses and am highly skilled in conducting substance use and mental health assessments. I specialize in working with adults that present with mental/emotional health, substance use/addiction, and/or life’s basic challenges. I am highly skilled in working with individuals with anxiety disorders and other mood-related disorders, and those with co-occurring disorders.

Hello, my name is Bernard Scott, and I live in Boston Massachusetts. I attended Boston Public Schools, attended Boston University for my bachelor's degree, Simmons University for my master's degree, and Southern California School of Professional Studies where I received my Doctorate (PsyD) in Counseling Psychology. I became licensed in (psychiatric) Clinical Social Work and received my LICSW License in 1996. I have been in this field for over 35 years and worked in a number of clinics, hospitals in Boston and Brockton. I enjoy helping people find their inner strength and work through those subconscious unresolved issues from the past so that the individual can finally be free from childhood traumas, past relationship issues ect. I strongly believe that between the developmental ages of 1 through 18 can and does affect who you are today and what ever happened to you between that time still has a hold on you today at the ages of 20, 30 50, etc. Getting rid of all that hurt, anger, trauma, etc. so that you can address it, work through it, come to terms with it and ultimately leave it all behind, and unload it.

I received my masters from Northcentral University in Marriage and Family Therapy. I have been practicing for 6 years. I have worked with individuals of all backgrounds. I help couples resolve conflict and increase intimacy and also help individuals struggling with a sense of self discover their strength, defeat their fears and challenges so they can achieve their goals and thrive.

Mary brings more than 25 years of healthcare, mental health, and addiction recovery experience to her practice. She has a proven track record of organizing and managing teams and ensuring high-quality programs and outcomes for the individuals served. Mary is credentialed in Ohio as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW), a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervisory Designation (LPCC-S) and a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC). Mary obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work from The University of Akron and her Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Cleveland State University. Mary is passionate about helping others reach their fullest potential and uses a person-centered approach to therapy. Her clinical focus includes the treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use disorders, relationship issues, and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Mary works with adults aged 18 to 65.

Hi. My name is Jeidy Crawford, LCSW providing tele-health services for those located in MA, NC, SC. I graduated with my masters from the University of Pennsylvania and have 12 years experience. I offer individual therapy for adults looking to build on their strengths. I start with understanding where you are now and obstacles you are facing. I help you identify your goals and make a plan to reach them.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Massachusetts and received my master's degree in counseling in 2021. Previously, I had over 15 years of working in health care and the human services field. I am a dedicated practitioner, with a true passion for working with individuals striving to show up in life as the best and most authentic version of themselves.

Hi,I am an experienced clinical social worker who has practiced psychotherapy,Play therapy and grief and loss therapy for 42 years. I serve very young children(3-10yrs.)and young families with learning Play Therapy increase bonding and communication skills.Additionally, I work with older adults ( 75+ ) who are in grief and depression searching for purpose and processing their life experience. My strength is an expertise in listening and quickly getting to the issues and encourage movement to change clients circumstances.

My name is Danielle DaRocha and I am from Puerto Rico. I have been practicing mental health counseling for about 10 years. I love my culture and my work and often try and bring culture and fun into my sessions with clients. I like to use humor to help clients feel safe and comfortable and I will often use metaphors for guided learning. I am a bookworm and will on occasion recommend helpful reading material to my clients.

Hello, I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), currently licensed in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. I received my Master's from Boston College and have more than 10 years of Licensed Clinical Behavioral Health experience. My clinical background derives from psychiatric inpatient, corrections, outpatient services, family/school/ community-based programming, and emergency crisis services. Culturally sensitive, I am always eager to serve diversified backgrounds, ages and communities.

Short-term counseling with an experienced professional to clarify thoughts and feelings, learn mental health management skills and plan for mental health and wellness. Possible topics include general mental health questions, improving mental health, goal setting, building cognitive and behavioral skills, dealing with life transitions, and clarifying thoughts and feelings. I am not licensed in treatment of substance abuse or addictions. I do not do court related work. Adults only.

Hello, I am Christina Sharp. I received my Masters in Social Work from the University of Missouri and went on to get my clinical license (LCSW). I reside in Missouri and I am licensed in Missouri, Nevada, Illinois and Massachusetts. I have worked for clinics and have seen clients in-person, via telehealth, and in-home. I now have my own private practice and see client's via telehealth. I am a wife and a mother to an amazing young daughter, who I love to spend my off time with. I am also an animal lover with three of my own; my 8yr old dog Phoenix, and my litter-mate 11yr old cats Radar and Ziva. My self-care includes spending time out in nature with my family, including getting my hands dirty in my garden. I enjoy reading and spending quality time with my young child. Over the winter months, I also enjoy crocheting and learning new skills.

My name is Alyssa Koch and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have over 15 years of experience working with individuals on their journey to deeper self-discovery and satisfaction with life. I believe that I can help you build self-confidence and self-esteem while developing healthy coping skills to better handle stress. As a licensed therapist and social worker, my values drive my work. I respect, understand and compassionately treat all individuals. I create a safe, welcoming space for all clients and value their experiences through active listening and empathy.

Are you going through a transition in life? Maybe you are seeking further education in a career or trying to seek insight into the age old question "What do I want to be when I grow up?" If you feel stuck, depressed or anxious at the thought of the previous question, I am your person. I am most often described as "passionate". I put my whole being into every decision I make. I believe that steady hard work always has a positive pay out in the end. Sometimes the big picture can be overwhelming and daunting, I break life down into manageable and realistic steps. The most important aspect of the process is understanding that you have choices in life. Nothing ever needs to be set in stone. If you don't like something, you can change it. And you can change it until it is right for you.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with extensive experience treating a wide variety of mental health issues including, but not limited to, addiction, mood disorders (depression, anxiety), psychosis, adjustment disorder, and PTSD. In addition to individual counseling, I am also proficient in family and couples therapy. In both individual and couples/family counseling, I work with clients to build insight and to develop a greater understanding of self in order to improve current circumstances and/or work towards identified treatment goals.

My name is Monica Miller. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida. I have over 15 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.

Natasha is a Licensed Clinical Counselor, with 7 years of experience, who is open minded, empathetic and non-judgmental. Natasha is an eclectic spiritualist who utilizes Person Centered and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with an eclectic and holistic approach with her clients. She works with individuals who have acute to mild issues. Natasha incorporates dream interpretations, basic astrology, tarot and oracle cards, when appropriate.

Hello, and welcome to my virtual office! I would first like to acknowledge your strength and courage in taking this step toward making your mental health and wellness a priority. To tell you a bit about my background, I am a licensed counselor in FL, MA, OR, and WA with over 10 years of experience working with a variety of populations as I have strived to assist clients on their journey toward hope, growth, and healing. I am also well-versed in providing teletherapy services throughout the FL area.

Hi, I'm Carolyn. I'm a therapist on Cape Cod. I typically work with my therapy animals: two Cavalier King Charles spaniels and my bunny Boots. But, I wanted to join this platform to make therapy more accessible to people who need it. One of the best compliments I have ever received is from a client who told me that I made them feel "so special". That brings me joy. I am very compassionate and love making people feel comforted and supported while they are struggling with various issues. I am here to listen in a non-judgmental way and support you. My specific experience is with adults and older adults experiencing depression, anxiety, mood disorders, addiction, stress and more. You are not alone. I am here and I look forward to meeting you.

Dennis Konadu is a veteran of the US Army, and a dually licensed provider (LICSW and LADC). Dennis has 18 years of experience treating people with mental health disorders and specializes in substance use. Dennis graduated with his Masters in Social Work from the University of Connecticut School of Social Work in 2007 and has been practicing ever since. Currently, Dennis is in the process of completing a doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology (PsyD) from Rivier University in New Hampshire. Beginning mental health treatment can be daunting at first. You may have questions or even feel uncomfortable about speaking with someone. This therapist can help you by providing care that is unique, empowering and respectful of your needs. Whether you are reading this for yourself or for someone you love, you have come to the right place. Please reach out so we can take the next step in your treatment, together.

One of the most important things you can do is start the journey to understanding and living your own truth. This is a guiding force in my practice. My name is Kelly Broderick and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts and a Licensed Independent Social Worker - Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) in South Carolina. I have over seven years of experience working with individuals and groups in both inpatient and outpatient mental health settings. I have significant experience from my forensic background, working in specialized prisons and outpatient work with vulnerable populations. I am Telehealth only at this time and for the foreseeable future. I work with adults and adolescents, both in individual and group settings. My specialties include addiction, anxiety, depression, codependency, family conflict, communication, grief and loss and forensic therapeutic work.