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As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I believe a strong therapeutic relationship is key to your success in therapy, where you ca...
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As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I believe a strong therapeutic relationship is key to your success in therapy, where you can expect to be free of judgment while trusting that I have the knowledge and expertise to help you work through the issues that brought you here.
David is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 15 years of experience in mental health. He is passionate about helping individuals and couples work through their issues in a way that promotes hope. David specializes in anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, relationship issues, and major life transitions. David completed his Master of Mental Health Counseling at Cambridge College. Like many therapists, David found his passion for mental health through his own experiences and recovery from substance abuse, which, combined with his professional experience, allows him to have deep compassion and understanding for his clients.
His approach to treatment is multi-dimensional using a person-centered and strength-based approach, using techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and exposure therapy.
David takes an exclusive approach to each individual to meet them where they are and creates a journey that provides light for the path ahead from day one. If this sounds like a good fit for you schedule an appointment with David today!
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As a psychoanalyst, I use a client-centered, holistic approach that prioritizes the human being beyond the diagnosis, and connects...
As a psychoanalyst, I use a client-centered, holistic approach that prioritizes the human being beyond the diagnosis, and connects patterns of thinking to correct patterns of behavior.
Melissa Hinds is a Resident Licensed Mental Health Clinician with 3 years of experience and a concentration in psychodynamic approaches. She works with adults and seniors who are experiencing concerns involving depression, anxiety, family and couples counseling, behavioral problems, anger management, as well as mood and personality disorders. As a queer-identified Afro-Caribbean woman of color, Melissa understands the importance of cultural competency. She has expertise in working with populations diverse in race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, spiritual practices, sexual orientation, gender identity, and political affiliations.
Melissa has a Master of Arts in Psychoanalysis from the Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis. She practices modern psychoanalysis, a form of talk therapy that aims to uncover and resolve unconscious forces and childhood experiences that have lasting effects on adult behavior and mental states.
Melissa helps patients explore their patterns, motivations, and defenses to develop healthier coping mechanisms. She believes the greatest therapeutic successes result from a co-creative process and tailors treatment to the individual. Schedule an appointment with her today!
I have a wide range of experience with behavioral health disorders that include bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, PTSD, mood ...
I have a wide range of experience with behavioral health disorders that include bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, PTSD, mood disorders, and substance use disorders, as well as various treatment modalities. Empathy and building a trusting relationship are essential in treatment. From there, we can make changes to help you get to a better place.
Danielle Simon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Massachusetts with 15 years of professional work treating various behavioral health disorders. Together, you will identify your behavioral health needs and learn strategies that work best to improve your mental health. She has a wide range of experience with disorders, including bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, PTSD, mood disorders, and substance use disorders. Danielle earned a Master of Social Work in Mental Health from Boston College. She believes in treating everyone with respect and empathy.
Danielle has a person-centered approach focused on care, support, and treatment elements that matter most to you. She uses various treatment modalities: CBT, trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, strength-based therapy, and couples therapy.
Identifying the root causes of behavioral health issues can be challenging, so Danielle will stick with clients through the journey to help them find those causes. If you are ready to take this journey with Danielle, schedule an appointment today.
As a passionate clinician, navigating the challenging experience of life, I look forward to meeting with you as we embark on a jou...
As a passionate clinician, navigating the challenging experience of life, I look forward to meeting with you as we embark on a journey of better understanding, together.
Baran Kamyab is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with over 6 years of experience. She specializes in treating women's issues, stress, depression, anxiety, family issues, work-life balance issues, grief, addiction, behavioral issues, and much more.
Baran completed her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis and has since continued into the PsyD program. The treatment modalities that Baran practices are psychoanalytic psychotherapy and psychoanalysis.
Baran has found that the therapeutic relationship can be helpful if characterized by warmth, flexibility, openness, active engagement, and sensitivity. She looks forward to meeting you and beginning the journey to help you get started on the rest of your life. Schedule today.
Life can present challenges that take us by surprise and sometimes we just need a little help....
Life can present challenges that take us by surprise and sometimes we just need a little help.
Cheri (Cheryl) Boettger is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts who has over 16 years of experience. She specializes in treating depression, trauma, family issues, relationship issues, OCD, ADHD, anger, stress, women's issues, behavioral issues, and much more.
Cheri finished her Doctoral degree in Psychology from Walden University and is currently writing her dissertation for her Ph.D. in Health Psychology. Cheri is certified in Brainspotting, CAMs, and Motivational Interviewing. She believes that every individual needs individualized therapy so working with her may include a blend of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), problem-solving therapy, board-game therapy, and psycho-education.
We are living in extraordinary times that can be overwhelming. We all can use a few more tools and skills to help keep our families and ourselves healthy on every level. Cheri can help you find better ways to communicate, cope with stress, deal with trauma, and thrive. Schedule with her today.
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Infidelity counseling is a specialized therapeutic approach designed for couples grappling with the aftermath of one or more partner’s infidelity. It offers a nurturing and non-judgmental environment where both individuals can delve into the underlying reasons behind the breach of trust, openly express their feelings, and collaboratively strive to mend their relationship. The overarching objective of infidelity counseling is to either facilitate a path to reconciliation, should both partners desire it, or guide them through the process of separation or divorce with clarity and empathy.
Infidelity counseling combines various therapeutic techniques, such as individual and couples therapy, cognitive behavioral approaches for changing destructive thought patterns, communication skills training for conflict resolution, Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) to rebuild trust, narrative therapy to reframe relationship narratives, and mindfulness practices for managing intense emotions. These methods work together to foster self-awareness, emotional healing, and the reconstruction of trust, leading to a healthier, more resilient relationship.
Infidelity counseling at Thriveworks Watertown, MA is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The number of sessions needed for infidelity counseling can greatly vary based on the specific needs of the individuals or couples involved and the complexity of the issues being addressed. Thriveworks infidelity counseling in Watertown, MA typically includes multiple sessions spanning from several weeks to several months, with the exact number of sessions decided in consultation with the therapist while considering the progress made during therapy and the therapeutic goals.
Adultery and infidelity are symptoms of existing problems within a marriage or a relationship. They are simply the results stemming from bigger issues, and not the actual problem by themselves. The vast majority of the time, a partner is unfaithful to his/her spouse when he/she feels so trapped or unhappy or neglected or unsatisfied in their relationship that they find themselves crossing the line and being unfaithful. For these couples—of whom there are many nowadays—counseling for infidelity is a good idea to pursue. If this is a problem in your relationship, consider reaching out to Thriveworks. Thriveworks Counseling in Watertown, MA has infidelity counselors and therapists who can help you and your significant other.
To the person who has just found out that their spouse has been cheating on them, infidelity is like a kick to the gut. Indeed, some experts liken infidelity to something like physical abuse, and PTSD can be experienced. Other effects of infidelity are:
All of the above comes with infidelity plus perhaps the most heart-wrenching thing of all—that realization that you cannot ever trust the person that you love again. For many people, that realization alone is too much to bear.
The effects of infidelity are widespread and damaging, and professional help is often recommended. Counseling for adultery and infidelity can help negate the stormy waters of a broken relationship and put it back onto a healing course again, if both partners are committed to putting in the work to make that happen. A professional counselor at Thriveworks Counseling in Watertown will look at the following aspects:
Of course, on paper this all looks easy. It is not at all. But it is possible to come through adultery and come through so that the marriage will be stronger than before. It’s not easy but if both partners truly want it, it can happen. Please contact Thriveworks Counseling in Watertown, MA for more info if you’re interested in our assistance or to schedule an appointment. We’re here to help.
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