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I provide a safe and compassionate space where clients feel seen, heard, and supported, drawing from an authentic understanding of...
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I provide a safe and compassionate space where clients feel seen, heard, and supported, drawing from an authentic understanding of how life’s overwhelming challenges affect us and how building new skills can lead to healing and empowerment.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 14 years of experience specializing in mental health. I work with adolescents and adults facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and stress. My clients are often seeking clarity, emotional balance, and tools to cope and thrive. I’m passionate about helping individuals feel empowered, supported, and equipped to lead more fulfilling lives.
I earned my Doctorate in Nursing from Frontier Nursing University. My approach is compassionate and client-centered, blending evidence-based practices with holistic care. I specialize in mood disorders, trauma, and stress-related challenges, helping clients build resilience, develop coping skills, and work toward lasting emotional well-being.
I understand how hard it can be to take the first step toward healing, and you don’t have to do it alone. I’m here to walk alongside you with compassion and support. If you’re ready to begin your journey toward growth and balance, I invite you to take that next step because your well-being truly matters.
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People who want to climb Mt. Everest and make it back safely often hire a highly skilled guide—frequently one of the famous indige...
People who want to climb Mt. Everest and make it back safely often hire a highly skilled guide—frequently one of the famous indigenous people, the Sherpas—to help them find their way and carry some of the baggage. Here, if your daily life is feeling like a long, hard climb up a steep mountain, similar assistance is available in the form of therapists such as myself, who have made that climb hundreds of times, know the way, and are experienced handlers of baggage. If you need a skilled companion, I would be honored to join your expedition.
Jeff Rosenstein is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 40 years of experience in mental health. He draws upon relevant research, methodology, and experience to help clients find a clearer, more comfortable understanding of themselves. He provides assistance to clients by giving them the necessary knowledge, skills, and resources to cope with challenges, maintain wellness, and find fulfillment. Jeff believes that our lives have meaning and purpose, we are all interconnected, and the well-being of every person truly matters. Holding this as a moral, ethical, and spiritual imperative, he has devoted his work to serving others.
Receiving an M.A. in Psychology from Claremont Graduate University, Jeff completed advanced clinical study at Clark University and trained at McLean Hospital. His holistic perspective is oriented to understanding mental health issues in the context of each person’s unique life experience, values, strengths, and aspirations.
Jeff’s career has been an expression of the beliefs and values by which he lives. While Jeff is available for remote sessions, he is especially glad to meet in person whenever possible.
As an African American male, I understand the unique challenges associated with engaging with a mental health professional. Throug...
As an African American male, I understand the unique challenges associated with engaging with a mental health professional. Through building trust in a safe environment, I will work to assist you to learn more about your strengths and how to use them to manage concerns in your life.
Martin F. Hill, Sr., PhD, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has over 25 years of clinical experience and 15 years of teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Dr. Hill is experienced in addressing multicultural and LGBTQIA+ issues. He is flexible, encouraging, optimistic, and focused on improving overall wellbeing of each client.
Dr. Hill completed his Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology at Indiana University-Bloomington. He completed both his Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling and his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Counseling Psychology at Michigan State University. Dr. Hill is a native of Detroit, MI.
Dr. Hill is very engaging with clients in establishing a strong therapeutic relationship. He uses cognitive behavioral techniques centered on addressing emotional concerns, developing solutions using evidenced-backed techniques, and promoting client-centered approaches.
Starting therapy is a courageous first step to making changes and feeling empowered....
Starting therapy is a courageous first step to making changes and feeling empowered.
Samantha is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 6 years of experience in the mental health field. Her clinical experience has focused on helping adults 18+ to work through their fears and develop attainable goals. Her experience treating patients in community health centers, schools, and in-patient facilities has assisted in developing her understanding of how to help her clients work through milestone events. Samantha specializes in anxiety, depression, and substance use, as well as anger and stress management.
Samantha completed her Master of Social Work at Boston University School of Social Work. Samantha incorporates a variety of modalities including CBT, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness-based interventions for adults over the age of 18.
Changing perspective is what helps shift roadblocks into challenges that can be overcome. Schedule a session with Samantha to begin understanding your needs and how to create change in a meaningful and lasting way.
In a calm, intentional therapeutic space, I meet your story with care, curiosity, and clinical insight as we work together toward ...
In a calm, intentional therapeutic space, I meet your story with care, curiosity, and clinical insight as we work together toward meaningful and lasting change.
I am a dual-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner and family nurse practitioner with experience in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care, delivering thoughtful, evidence-based treatment across the lifespan. I work with adolescents and adults navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, and life transitions. Many of my clients seek greater clarity, stability, and a renewed sense of control. Whether you are aiming to better understand your symptoms, enhance daily functioning, or build sustainable strategies for long-term mental wellness, I am here to support that process with intention, collaboration, and care.
My approach is collaborative, structured, and grounded in evidence-based care, integrating medication management with supportive, insight-oriented feedback. I have a particular interest in mood disorders and trauma-related conditions. You can expect a balanced approach focused on symptom relief, sustainable coping strategies, and lasting resilience.
Seeking support can feel like a big step, and it’s not always easy, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Wherever you are in your journey, you deserve to feel heard, supported, and understood. When you’re ready, I welcome you to take the next step toward feeling more grounded, empowered, and well.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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At Thriveworks, Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a widely recognized and evidence-based form of psychotherapy or talk therapy. It focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns, emotions, and behaviors that can contribute to various mental health issues or challenges that people are struggling with.
Cognitive behavioral therapists specialize in Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and can help you to identify and comprehend your thought patterns, which often encompass automatic negative thoughts, cognitive distortions, and self-defeating beliefs. Once these negative thought patterns are pinpointed, cognitive behavioral therapists aim to challenge and replace them with the objective of fostering more constructive and logical thinking. In addition, these therapists place significant emphasis on implementing positive behavioral changes based on the newly established, healthier thought patterns.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is particularly effective for addressing conditions like anxiety disorders, depression, phobias, and obsessive-compulsive disorders. It focuses on identifying and modifying negative thought patterns and behaviors, making it well-suited for issues related to distorted thinking and emotional regulation.
At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.
The success rate of CBT varies depending on the intentions of the client and their condition(s).
The selection between cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is based on an individual’s unique needs and challenges. CBT is commonly chosen for addressing conditions such as anxiety and depression, whereas DBT is especially beneficial for individuals dealing with borderline personality disorder, emotional regulation issues, and difficulties in interpersonal relationships.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with our Thriveworks therapists in Amherst, MA is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Generally, CBT is considered a short-term therapy, typically lasting for about 12 to 20 weekly sessions. In some cases, it might extend to around 16 to 20 sessions for more complex issues.
You have been looking forward to meeting with a friend that you have not seen for some time. The night before you planned to meet, your friend contacts you and says something unavoidable happened and he won’t be able to make the meeting. Your first thought is that you hope everyone is alright. But soon your thoughts change, and you wonder if your friend ever intended to meet with you. You perseverate on this idea wondering if something you said in the past has made him angry. You experience mixed feelings of guilt and anger that persist no matter what you try to do.
Another time, you are trying to write an important essay for school. You have prepared by researching your topic weeks in advance. However, the day before your paper is due you simply stare at a blank sheet of paper. For some reason you have a mental block. As time passes you experience growing anxiety. The more you try to concentrate, the more anxious you become. You realize that if you don’t finish the paper that you will lose sleep and you experience more anxiety. You may even become a bit depressed. You wonder if there is some way of controlling these feelings that just seem to be bringing you down.
If you experience these or similar harmful thought patterns or cognitive distortions, the cognitive behavioral therapists and counselors at Thriveworks Amherst can help you. You can schedule an appointment by calling (413) 634-4805.
We would like our thoughts and beliefs to always be in harmony. However, sometimes how we think and how we feel can be in opposition to each other. When our cognitions and emotions are not based on evidence, the resulting distortions can cause what is called “cognitive dissonance.”This dissonance can also result in conflicts between our beliefs and our behavior. We may not even realize these contradictions in our beliefs, emotions or behavior resulting in “blind spots” in our actions and speech that can be detrimental to our productivity and relationships. Other possible results from cognitive dissonance include:
Cognitive Behavior Therapists at Thriveworks Amherst are skilled in recognizing all these tendencies and are experienced in using the proper therapeutic techniques to treat them.
The trained counselor or therapist at Thriveworks Amherst, utilizing Cognitive Behavior Therapy, will help the client conflicts and distortions. An important first step in this process is for the Cognitive Behavior Therapist to develop a relationship with the person seeking help that is based on mutual trust and unconditional acceptance. The cognitive behavior therapist will also help teach the client to:
There are clinicians, therapists and counselors at Thriveworks Amherst trained in the use of with Cognitive Behavior Therapy that have many years of experience treating a range of mental health conditions using CBT techniques. These include:
The cognitive behavior therapists at Thriveworks Amherst will work with you to select a method or combination of methods that will be right for that individual.
Cognitive behavioral therapists like those at Thriveworks Amherst have helped scores of individuals to overcome emotional and behavior burdens to live fruitful and happier lives. It can help you too so contact us at (413) 634-4805. We accept most insurance plans. So, call Thriveworks Amherst today.
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Amherst is located near Kellogg Ave and N Pleasant St, off MA-9. It is close to the Jones Library and a short distance from Amherst College.
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