Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in Amherst, MA

"As a daughter, sister, mom, and wife, I understand the complex and unique issues that happen throughout all walks of life. "

Kendyl Geeze is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has 4 years of experience working with adults, couples, and adolescents seeking support with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, past trauma, faith/spiritual issues, and career/ life transitions. Kendyl completed her Master of Science (MS) in Professional Counseling at Grand Canyon University. 

Kendyl seeks to build a trusting therapeutic connection through a warm and inviting demeanor in order to build your strengths and assist you in meeting your goals so you can live your life to the fullest. Her goal is to create a comfortable environment in which you feel ready to interact. Kendyl utilizes strength-based, collaborative, and cognitive behavioral approaches in working with clients. She maintains flexibility in working with her clients to find the approach that best meets them where they are, and she uses creativity to best meet the needs of each individual. 

Kendyl is looking forward to working with you. 

Jeffrey White is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over thirty years of experience providing empathic listening and compassionate understanding to adults, couples, and families looking to increase their insight and understanding into how they function, and relate to themselves and others to improve their quality of life. Jeffrey utilizes a strengths based, here and now approach, to address issues associated with depression, anxiety, PTSD, C-PTSD, relationship betrayal, stress management, self -esteem, codependency, life transition, anger management and grief/loss. Jeffrey integrates the use of attachment theory, DBT, CBT, psychodynamic, relational, and mindfulness- based approaches to help his clients build their strengths and achieve their goals. Jeffrey graduated from the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts with a Bachelor of Arts degree and Simmons College in Boston with a Masters in Social Work.

"As a dedicated Clinician, I am here to help overwhelming feelings not to detour us from our true authentic selves. "

Eileen Garrigan is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). She has been practicing for the past 20 years and works with adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families. Eileen is familiar with working with clients who have experienced or are experiencing trauma, relationship difficulties, anxiety, stress, grief, chronic illness, depression, and life transitions. 

Eileen has a post-graduate certificate in Family Systems Solution Focused Therapy. When clients enter the therapeutic process, she is sensitive to their belief systems and current frame of mind. Therapy can provide clients with the tools to change perceptions, increase rational thinking, improve thought and communication patterns, and increase the level of healthy relationships. Her approach is to provide a safe, nonjudgemental space to explore the past, present, and future. Therapy gives clients the opportunity to be seen and heard in a safe, accepting environment. Sincerity, empathy, compassion, and authenticity are all important to the therapeutic relationship.  

As a therapist, Eileen takes an active role in listening, empowering, and supporting her clients' subjective experiences. Together, you can examine the patterns that tend to influence dysfunctional belief systems. She combines techniques of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, Creative Arts Therapies, Brief Dynamic Therapy, Psychoanalysis, and Solution Focused Therapy. 

"I am an open minded and flexible clinician who doesn't back down from a challenge."

Alison Gilmore is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with over 11 years of experience. She has a unique ability to connect with children through a variety of integrative approaches such as art, writing and play. Alison specializes in PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, all types of abuse, self-harm, and suicidal ideation.

She completed both her Bachelor's Degree in Expressive Art Therapy and her Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lesley University. Alison has experience as an Intensive In Home Family Therapist, working with survivors of domestic violence, case management, and working with foster care youth. She is passionate about working with a humanistic/person-centered approach to meet each youth where they are at and create individualized treatment plans and goals.

Alison has a history of a high success rate in resolving problems that typically arise for children and teens. She has additionally supported many clients over the years with long-term diagnoses to learn to manage their symptoms in order to be more successful in all areas of their lives. If you're ready to work together with Alison, reach out to schedule a session today.

"I understand the importance of meeting clients where they are, and I work to tailor treatment approaches to meet individual needs and goals."

Alyssa Quann is a Licensed Mental Health Therapist with 5 years of experience in mental health. She is committed to helping both individuals and couples navigate the world around them, equipping them with skills to excel in an ever-changing world. She is passionate about creating an authentic therapeutic space and encourages her clients to lean into the discomfort that comes with healing to make room for growth. Alyssa specializes in anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and women's issues. She received her bachelor's degree in psychology from Williams College and her master's degree in clinical psychology from UMASS Dartmouth.

Alyssa values creativity, reflection, and humor as pathways of collaboration and connection. She uses several treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and motivational interviewing.

Life is unpredictable and presents each individual with a unique set of challenges. If you are interested in building a therapeutic relationship based off of mutual respect and trust that will enable you reach your goals, book an appointment with her today!

"As a Latina woman with extensive experience treating patients with trauma, depression, anxiety, and more, I look forward to embarking on a healing journey with you."

Courtney Cabrera is a queer Cuban-American woman and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 5 years of experience. She specializes in helping others with challenges related to trauma, depression, anxiety, and other issues. Courtney has experience providing therapy to survivors of human trafficking, individuals struggling with substance use, and patients experiencing life transitions.

Courtney has a Master’s in Social Work from Florida International University. She believes in a holistic approach to mental health that addresses mind, body, and spirit. Courtney uses cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and motivational interviewing to empower her clients to develop resilience and build coping mechanisms.

Do you feel stuck and frustrated with life? Are you looking to heal the darker aspects of yourself that hold you back? Do you need to incorporate more coping skills in your toolbox? It is Courtney's goal to make her patients feel seen and heard. She encourages you to schedule an appointment and begin your healing journey today.

"As a woman in long-term recovery, a parent in a same-sex committed relationship who went through years of infertility and has four adopted children, and an adult with ADHD, I have a wealth of personal and professional experience in treating addiction, ADHD, LGBTQ+ issues, HIV, grief and loss, and many other mental health challenges. "

Liz Kariotis-Rice is a Clinical Social Worker trained with a psychodynamic focus at New York University. She has expanded beyond that lens to a more humanistic, strength-based, and solution-focused one, based upon her experience working with a very diverse range of clients in settings ranging from community health centers to major hospitals to outpatient addiction treatment centers to street outreach and drop-in centers for the homeless. Her passions include working with people who have challenges in any of the following areas: sexuality, gender, ADHD, addiction, HIV, fertility, adoption, and parenting, and my professional experience includes but is not limited to helping people struggling with grief/loss, anxiety, depression, and trauma.

When working with Liz, it is paramount that clients understand therapy is a process that requires work from both the client and the therapist, and the work is not limited to just within the session for the client. She encourages clients to take as much responsibility as they can when caring for their physical, emotional, and spiritual health because while the therapist can certainly provide wisdom, guidance, and redirection, ultimately the strength, courage, and power to heal are within each and every individual client.

Liz's personal approach is to see beyond diagnoses and problems, and her style is transparent and somewhat nontraditional. She hopes through her work with individuals to be able to bring out their strengths behind the struggles, to point out the achievements where they see shortcomings, and to instill hope, no matter how dire the straits and bleak the outlook may look. Her therapeutic superpower is her ability to engage, connect, and build rapport with a wide range of people.

"If you are looking for a therapist who has many years of personal and professional experience with LGBTQ+ issues, addiction recovery, ADHD, grief/loss, infertility, adoption, and parenting, feel free to reach out to me," says Liz. "When I am not spending time with my four young children, four dogs, and two cats, I'm cooking, gardening, cycling, doing carpentry and art projects, listening to music, playing and watching sports, or enjoying the comfort of friends and fellowship."