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I connect with and understand the emotional, spiritual and mental health strain placed on us by our present-day society....
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I connect with and understand the emotional, spiritual and mental health strain placed on us by our present-day society.
Kathryn Ashley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LCSW, LICSW) who has over 35 years of experience providing clinical assessments and therapeutic care for adults with a diverse range of clinical needs, including addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, and life transitions.
Kathryn completed her Bachelor's degree in Social Work at Niagara University, Niagara Falls NY, and received her Master's degree in Social Work from Yeshiva University-New York. Kathryn utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), strengths-based therapy (SBT), solutions-focused therapy (SFT), and mindfulness approaches.
Kathryn's success lies within her ability to put clients at ease, ensuring their well-being is her focus. She has cultivated relationships with her clients empowering them with greater strength, sensitivity, and perseverance in pursuit of their mental health goals. Kathryn hopes to work with you to accomplish whatever you set your mind to—go online or give our office a call today.
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As a woman of color and a mom myself, I understand the issues our different communities are presented with on a daily basis with ...
As a woman of color and a mom myself, I understand the issues our different communities are presented with on a daily basis with varying perspectives.
Afreen Nizami is a resident Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with over 5 years experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping children, adolescents, young adults, and adults, and couples address their unique challenges and live more fulfilled lives. Afreen specializes in depression, anxiety, PSTD, grief, trauma, school stress, relationship problems, and life transitions.
Afreen completed her Master's degree of Counseling Psychology at Northeastern University. Afreen utilizes multiple approaches including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and many more.
Afreen is confident that she would be able to support you in your journey to live a more fulfilled life by helping you gain new techniques, perspectives, and coping skills. If you are ready to do the work, schedule an appointment with her today.
As a seasoned Christian counselor, I offer unbiased, warm, supportive counseling to all who are needing hope and help wherever the...
As a seasoned Christian counselor, I offer unbiased, warm, supportive counseling to all who are needing hope and help wherever they are in their life story.
Thomas "Tom" Walters is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Indiana and Massachusetts who has over 10 years of experience partnering with adolescents, adults, and couples seeking help with depression, anxiety, substance use, post-traumatic stress disorder, trauma, problematic sexual behaviors, and relationship issues.
Tom completed his Bachelor of Arts in Bible and Ministry from Bethel University and received his Master of Education in Counseling from Indiana University of South Bend. He utilizes cognitive-behavioral, strength-based, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused approaches to therapy providing a creative, intentional, and professional treatment setting, always meeting clients where they are in their journey and helping to develop goals to find emotional stability, improved relationships, improved functioning at work and home, and healthier relationships.
Through mutual respect and a warm and caring relationship, Tom will assist you with building on your strengths and help you achieve your goals, allowing you to live a more meaningful and fulfilling life, helping you not just survive but thrive in the areas of life you are seeking to improve.
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.
Katrina (AKA Katie) is a dedicated mental health counselor with 5 years of experience in the dynamic field of mental health. Her p...
Katrina (AKA Katie) is a dedicated mental health counselor with 5 years of experience in the dynamic field of mental health. Her passion for making a positive impact has led her to specialize in working with diverse populations, including children facing mental health challenges and individuals with dual diagnoses—specifically those grappling with depression and trauma, alongside various other mental health challenges such as anxiety and much more.
Katrina (AKA Katie) is a licensed mental health counselor with 5 years of experience in the field of mental health. Her passion for making a positive impact has led her to specialize in working with diverse populations, including children facing mental health challenges and individuals with dual diagnoses—specifically those grappling with depression and trauma, alongside various other mental health challenges such as anxiety and more.
Katrina earned her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Lesley University. A firm believer in the inherent uniqueness of each individual, Katie is a patient-centered, Rogerian-focused, and holistically trained therapist, meaning, she believes in tailoring her therapeutic interventions to meet the specific needs of her clients.
We all have challenges and areas of life we'd like to see change. Katie is confident that she can provide a safe, supportive space to help you on your journey to gain new perspectives, as well as techniques that allow you to cope with what you’re struggling with. If you are ready to do the work, schedule an appointment with her today!
As a queer-identified woman, I understand the unique issue of identity exploration and life stressors....
As a queer-identified woman, I understand the unique issue of identity exploration and life stressors.
Krystle Kellick is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been using CBT to help her clients for the past 2 years. It’s helped dozens of clients challenge reoccurring thoughts and manage their anxiety. CBT to used to recognize how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence each other. She will then use that knowledge to change your thinking patterns, which will help you lead a less anxious and stressed life. She is passionate about helping adolescents, adults, and couples address their unique challenges and live more fulfilled lives. Krystle specializes in anxiety, trauma, and LGBTQ+ issues.
Krystle completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at the University of Illinois Chicago. Krystle utilizes multiple treatment approaches including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT/RO-DBT), and cognitive processing therapy (CPT).
We all go through challenges in life. Krystle is confident that she would be able to support you on your journey to gain new perspectives and techniques that allow you to cope with whatever you may be struggling with. If you are ready to do the work, schedule an appointment with her today!
As a lesbian-identified woman of color, I understand the unique issue of identity exploration....
As a lesbian-identified woman of color, I understand the unique issue of identity exploration.
Josalin Scott is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. Her main area of specialty is helping individuals who are coping with depression, anxiety, ADHD/ADD diagnosis, self-harming, pet loss, family building concerns, and LGBTQ+ matters. Over the years, Josalin has gained experience by working with individuals who are coping with emotional abuse, deportation of family members, death of loved ones, and other painful experiences. She also works with individuals who seek treatment for anger management and stress management.
Josalin implements effective psychotherapy methods such as cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, client-centered, and humanistic approaches, which can be effective in assisting clients to instill self-understanding by encouraging them to adopt new attitudes and feelings towards life situations. It is essential to keep in mind therapy is not a magic pill or a quick fix: Therapy is a healing process that necessitates participation and investment from the client and therapist alike. But in the end, making small changes to self-defeating behavior and coping with feelings of sadness, fear, anxiety, and pain can bring life-altering results. There is no judgment, only compassion and a safe environment to heal.
"Have a particular life obstacle you’re trying to overcome? Are you working to cope with everyday stressors? Couple or family conflicts? Coping with the loss of a loved pet? Need a LGBTQ+ affirming therapist? Seeking help from a licensed therapist is the best way to put things into perspective," says Josalin. "As a licensed psychotherapist, I am committed to the well-being of all humans big and small. I am dedicated to going above and beyond to assist with helping people empower themselves and find the answers they seek. I look forward to the prospect of supporting you in conquering the problems you are presently dealing with!"
As a clinician who has had the opportunity to work with a variety of people, I understand that each individual and their needs are...
As a clinician who has had the opportunity to work with a variety of people, I understand that each individual and their needs are unique.
Lora "Leanne" Dudley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has over 10 years of experience in providing clinical assessment and therapeutic care to adults and couples seeking assistance with depression/anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and post-traumatic stress. Leanne completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Radford University.
Leanne seeks to establish a caring and therapeutic relationship with you in order to assist in building on your strengths to assist you in meeting and living your best life. She is respectful and nonjudgemental in her work. Leanne utilizes collaborative, strength-based, mindfulness-based, and emotionally-focused approaches to therapy; being mindful of flexibility in order to best meet the unique needs of all individuals and couples.
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Grief and loss counseling helps people grieve difficult losses including the death of a loved one, the loss of a job, or the end of a relationship. It helps people navigate their grief process and eventually accept, understand, and move forward from their loss. Thriveworks grief therapists in Boston, MA have specific experience, training, and skills that enable them to best support grieving individuals.
Grief and loss counseling isn’t one-size-fits-all, but it involves sharing about your loss and then working with your counselor to acknowledge and accept your new reality in its wake. Your provider at Thriveworks in Boston, MA will design your treatment plan around your unique needs and goals for therapy, applying the counseling techniques that best support them.
If you have recently experienced an event like the death of a loved one, a breakup or divorce, the loss of a job, or another major life change, then you may want to seek grief and loss counseling. Grief can be caused by many experiences and events, so if you feel that you are having trouble moving on from a certain event or find that it is still impacting your life and functioning, grief and loss counseling can help you process it more effectively so that you can move on and once again find fulfillment and satisfaction in your life.
There are many counseling theories for treating grief, one of the most frequently used being the dual process model of grief which helps people acknowledge who or what they’ve lost through rumination while also adjusting to the new roles and identities that this loss has now placed on them. There are also many commonly used therapy approaches used in grief and loss counseling, including Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and traumatic grief therapy.
Grief & loss counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
For many, grief and loss counseling lasts for about 6 months. For others, it may last shorter or longer, depending on the severity of their loss and their grief.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Boston is located in the Charles River park complex and near Emerson Place and Staniford Street, off Storrow Drive. It is right by the Massachusetts General Hospital campus and close to the Museum of Science.
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