I am licensed in Illinois and Massachusetts with 26 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with anxiety, stress, troubleshooting dilemmas, parenting, school-related concerns, and how best to navigate their relationships. I also have experience working with individuals who struggle with anger management. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.
My name is Michelle and I work as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) for the state of Massachusetts. I have been working in the mental health field for over a decade in hospital, correctional, and law enforcement settings. I have earned my Master’s degree in Social Work from Boston University and Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Bridgewater State University.
I am a compassionate bilingual Licensed Mental Health Therapist fluent in both English and Spanish, dedicated to supporting the Latino community through culturally responsive, culturally competent, and stigma-free mental health care. I am passionate about increasing mental health awareness and breaking down barriers and stigma that often prevent individuals and families from seeking support!
I work with children, adolescents, and young adults who are looking for a personalized and collaborative approach to therapy. I believe that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to mental health treatment. Using an eclectic therapeutic style, I tailor each session to meet the unique strengths, needs, and goals of every client.
During our first session, clients can expect a welcoming, supportive, and judgment-free environment! The initial session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another and begin building a strong therapeutic relationship.
Offers in-person in Lawrence, MA - Accepting clients in MAAvailable
You may be the person everyone depends on. The one who keeps going, handles what needs to be done, and looks like you have it all together. But inside, you may feel anxious, overwhelmed, exhausted, or simply not like yourself anymore. Maybe you're facing a difficult transition or realizing that the ways you've always coped just aren't working anymore. I'm Jessica Velazquez, a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over ten years of experience working with adolescents, adults, and families.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Life Coach with 15+ years’ experience partnering with individuals, families, adolescents, and women to help them reach their goals and live more fulfilling and healthy lives. Dealing with stress, depression, work, family or personal issues? Balancing work, family, friends, and life can be overwhelming. Partnering with a therapist to overcome life's challenges can be essential to living a healthy and fulfilling life.
I am a Christian-informed therapist licensed in multiple States. With a background in clinical social work and a desire to see the building up of the body of Christ, I am passionate about supporting and encouraging my brothers and sisters as they seek to navigate the difficulties of life and develop resilience that can lead to personal healing and spiritual growth. My areas of expertise include managing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, faith formation, identity and purpose, peer relationships, transitional challenges, conflict resolution, forgiveness, etc.