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As a daughter, sister, mom, and wife, I understand the complex and unique issues that happen throughout all walks of life....
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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.
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As a social worker, I understand how challenging life stressors can be and the impact it can have on overall happiness, I want to ...
As a social worker, I understand how challenging life stressors can be and the impact it can have on overall happiness, I want to support clients in living their life with fullness and meaning.
Jillian Lynch Lopes is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who specializes in working with a variety of age groups ranging from toddlers to adults. Jillian has over 4 years of direct clinical experience, from in-home therapy and outpatient therapy services in the public sector, to a residential special education school with teenage students who have severe medical/behavioral/emotional complex needs. She specializes in a substance use curriculum for teens/young adults which she utilizes in outpatient services as needed. Jillian has also worked at a camp that supported children on the ASD spectrum.
Jillian completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) from Salem State University. She is certified in the Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach (A-CRA). Jillian loves engaging in family work to strengthen relationships, while also focusing on individual needs. She has also engaged in parent sessions to support caregivers in learning positive ways to support their children with varying needs. In outpatient settings, Jillian remains strengths-based and client-centered, supporting each client there they are.
Jillian seeks to build strong connections with all of her clients. She cares deeply for her clientele and strives to support them in becoming the very best version of themselves. She meets each client where they are and does not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Jillian wants her clients to advocate for what they want out of services and she will always be dedicated to meeting their needs. She believes in an eclectic approach utilizing numerous techniques and interventions to support all clients. She is task-centered and supports her clients in problem-solving around all their stressors. Jillian focuses on empowering clients to live their best lives.
My approach to care is meeting clients exactly where they are, using a nonjudgmental and collaborative approach to help people liv...
My approach to care is meeting clients exactly where they are, using a nonjudgmental and collaborative approach to help people live optimally in a stressful world.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 3 years of experience and over a decade as a registered nurse across diverse healthcare settings. I support clients managing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and substance use disorders. My approach is empathetic and person-centered, focusing on helping clients achieve their goals through medication management, therapeutic support, and lifestyle interventions that promote long-term emotional well-being.
I earned my Master’s in Nursing from Regis College and transitioned fully into mental health practice. I integrate evidence-based approaches and psychoeducation to ensure clients are informed and active participants in their treatment decisions, creating collaborative plans that honor their unique experiences and values.
I strive to create a safe, compassionate space where clients feel seen, heard, and supported throughout their healing journey. Whether you are facing daily stressors or navigating complex mental health challenges, I am here to walk beside you as we work together toward stability, growth, and lasting wellness.
Having worked in the community, I understand the importance of meeting the client where they are....
Having worked in the community, I understand the importance of meeting the client where they are.
Randall Paige Braun (Randi) is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who offers counseling services to individuals, children, and families seeking support for mental health needs including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and schizophrenia. Randi has 7 years of experience in the mental health field.
Randi completed her Master of Science (MS) in Mental Health Counseling at Southern Connecticut State University.
Randi hopes to build a trusting and supportive relationship with you in order to increase your success in therapy and in everyday life. She utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients understand their thought processes and reframe thoughts to be solution-focused. She also attempts to meet each of her clients where they are in their therapy journey through being client-centered and inclusive.
I understand how deeply life experiences can affect us, and I believe that by embracing new life skills, we can overcome challenge...
I understand how deeply life experiences can affect us, and I believe that by embracing new life skills, we can overcome challenges and tap into our incredible inner strength.
I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner based in Massachusetts, working with teenagers and adults of all ages experiencing a range of mental health concerns. I completed a master's degree in adult gerontology, followed by a post-master's degree in mental health. Through my education and experience, I have developed a deep understanding of the challenges that can affect mental well-being. My focus is on identifying these challenges and creating a customized plan to help improve mental health.
I am deeply passionate about working with teenagers and adults of all ages who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or depression related to life's challenges, such as family issues, career pressures, and relationship difficulties. I am dedicated to helping those who are motivated to improve their situation and achieve their goals.
Life's challenges can be difficult, but developing new skills is a powerful way to reclaim our strength and confidence! Let's embrace this journey together!
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Trauma therapy is a therapeutic approach that focuses on treating the psychological impact of traumatic events on individuals. Trauma therapy helps people process and heal from their trauma by guiding them through their trauma in a compassionate and supportive way, allowing clients to feel the full scope of what happened to them and eventually move on from the event(s). This process helps people who have experienced trauma find ways to feel safe in their lives.
Trauma therapy will often require individuals to walk through their experiences in a controlled and compassionate setting (unless the client has a dissociative disorder) so that they can fully process the event, an activity that will allow them to move on from what happened and feel safe again. Thriveworks Amherst therapists will also help clients learn healthy coping mechanisms to deal with their symptoms outside of therapy.
Thriveworks trauma counseling in Amherst, MA is conducted both in person and online through online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
If an individual is working through a single event that occurred during adulthood, they may only need a few months of treatment. However, in instances of childhood trauma or repeated traumatic events, therapy may continue over the course of years. Trauma therapy usually ends when the client believes they have met their therapeutic goals, however long that takes to occur. Thriveworks therapists in Amherst, MA will continue to provide care for as long as necessary to help clients meet their therapeutic needs.
For those who suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), it’s important to know that therapy can help. Call Thriveworks Amherst today at (413) 634-4805 to see a PTSD therapist.
PTSD may result from any one of the following traumatic occurrences and situations:
Below are a list of signs and symptoms of PTSD:
Re-experiencing symptoms include:
Avoidance symptoms include:
People who suffer may actively stay away from certain places, locations, situations or events. Often, the person suffering from PTSD do not consciously realize that they are avoiding these situations. They may also be avoiding seemingly random objects that generate thoughts or feelings related to the traumatic event.
Arousal and reactivity symptoms include:
Cognition and mood symptoms include:
Many types of therapies have demonstrated effectiveness in the removal of symptoms. Some focus on specific symptoms while other concentrate on improving an individual’s ability to function at their jobs, at home or in other social contexts. Treating clinicians with experience and training know how to combine different therapies if needed to achieve maximum effectiveness.
Some strategies that have been shown to be effective include:
If you or someone you care for is a survivor of a traumatic event and experiencing symptoms of PTSD that are having a negative effect on their daily routine, a therapist at Thriveworks Amherst can be of great help. The professional therapists at Thriveworks-Amherst are skilled at both assessing and treating symptoms of trauma. They are also skilled at identifying and implementing the treatment that is right for you.
So, call Thriveworks today at 413-634-4805. Thriveworks Amherst counselors are leaders in their field and ready to work with you. There is no need to continue your search for answers to your problems. The counselors at Thriveworks are ready to partner with you to improve your life.
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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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