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As one who has experienced personal trauma and loss, I have an authentic understanding of how we are impacted by painful life circ...
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As one who has experienced personal trauma and loss, I have an authentic understanding of how we are impacted by painful life circumstances and how building of new life skills can empower us once again.
I am a Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 4 years of experience. I specialize in supporting adults and adolescents navigating mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, and adjustment challenges. My goal is to help clients find relief from persistent symptoms, improve daily functioning, and build emotional resilience through compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to their unique needs and goals.
I earned my Master’s in Nursing from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, where I focused on integrating evidence-based, patient-centered care with a strong therapeutic alliance. My approach blends medication management and psychoeducation to empower clients in understanding their mental health and making informed choices about their care.
I understand that seeking help can feel overwhelming, and I’m here to walk beside you every step of the way. My goal is to create a warm, respectful, and supportive environment where you feel heard and valued. If you’re ready to take the next step toward emotional well-being, I invite you to schedule an appointment so we can begin your journey to healing together.
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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.
As a queer clinician, my work centers authentic connection and safety while honoring how lived experience, identity, relationships...
As a queer clinician, my work centers authentic connection and safety while honoring how lived experience, identity, relationships and larger systems intersect in shaping each person’s story.
I'm Sarah, LCSW (she/her), with a background in anti-poverty, child welfare, and family systems work. Much of my professional experience includes supporting individuals and families navigating financial stress, caregiving roles, system involvement, and intergenerational challenges. I often work with young people and adults who are feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or disconnected while seeking stability, advocacy, and more sustainable paths forward for themselves and their families.
My approach is trauma-informed, relational, and systems-aware. I draw from family systems and strengths-based frameworks, centering safety, collaboration, and self- and community-care. I help clients reflect on patterns, navigate complex systems, and build practical tools rooted in their values and lived experience.
So many people arrive in therapy carrying stress shaped by systems, relationships, and responsibility. I work to create a space where you feel supported, understood, and encouraged to take the next step at your own pace.
As a biracial woman who has faced personal trauma and loss, I’ve transformed my pain, anger, and grief into resilience, learning t...
As a biracial woman who has faced personal trauma and loss, I’ve transformed my pain, anger, and grief into resilience, learning that broken crayons still color, reclaiming my power as the author of my own story, and using that strength to help others build healing and coping skills of their own.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 16 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through life’s challenges. I have worked in inpatient, outpatient, and hospital settings, as well as group living environments. My goal is to help people live with more intention and less out of habit by focusing on creating meaningful, balanced, and fulfilling lives. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, personality disorders, addiction, OCD, autism, and grief.
I earned my Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Rhode Island College. My approach is person-centered and integrative, drawing from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, dialectical behavior therapy, and psychoeducation to help clients gain insight, develop coping skills, and promote long-term healing and growth.
I believe therapy is not one-size-fits-all. My focus is to help you understand your thoughts, beliefs, and patterns while building on your unique strengths. Together, we’ll explore new perspectives, reduce triggers, and cultivate self-awareness. You’ve already taken the first step toward healing—let’s build the life you deserve.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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LGBTQIA+ counseling is a type of queer affirmative counseling dedicated to assisting individuals and couples in navigating the intricate intersections of their sexual orientation, gender identity, and mental health, with a primary goal of fostering well-being, self-acceptance, and affirming a client’s life experiences as a queer individual. Although not all LGBTQ+ individuals seek specialized counseling, a substantial number discover vital support and empathy within these inclusive and affirming therapeutic settings.
Thriveworks LGBTQ+ counseling in Franklin, MA typically begins with an initial assessment to understand your specific needs. LGBTQ+ counselors aim to create a safe, inclusive, and affirming environment for anyone within the LGBTQ+ community by encouraging self-acceptance and offering an understanding of your identity and experiences. LGBTQ+ therapy addresses issues like coming out, discrimination, mental health challenges, and gender transition, and provides support for LGBTQ+ relationships.
LGBTQ+ counseling is incredibly important because it can help queer individuals accept their identity, learn self-love, and give them important tools for facing the challenges of being a queer person in today’s society, among many other benefits. LGBTQ+-affirming therapists can understand the unique perspective and experiences of queer individuals as they help them process past trauma, address family conflicts, treat issues with anxiety, and more.
Thriveworks LGBTQ+ counseling in Franklin, 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 for LGBTQ+ counseling depends on the specific needs and goals of the individual. It could encompass a relatively limited series of sessions or extend into a longer counseling plan. The precise quantity and duration of sessions typically emerge through collaborative discussion with the counselor, taking into account the client’s progress and their therapeutic objectives.
The world is constantly changing. We change too, sometimes in ways similar to the world and sometimes in ways opposing it. Each change that takes you a step closer to your true, authentic self is a beautiful step of courage and strength. However, sometimes that step is in the opposite direction of the trend of society.
For many people, identifying with the LGBTQ community means going against some preconceived societal norms. It can bring distress, opposition, and even mental health concerns. LGBTQ rights have come a long way in the last few years, but it still has a long way to go. If you have experienced pain as a member of the LGBTQ community, Thriveworks Franklin is here to help you fight your battles and grow into your true self. We can’t make your decisions or take the steps for you, but we can walk this path with you and provide education and support as you build the foundation for a great future. Call Thriveworks Franklin today at (617) 360-7210 to get the support you deserve.
Counseling is as wide as the questions, pains, and issues it addresses. Counseling for those in the LGBTQ community is no different. Thriveworks Franklin is accepting of anything you bring into the counseling session. We serve to bring you closer to a happier, fulfilling life; that path will look a little differently for everyone.
Importantly, there is no issue that is too big or too small for Thriveworks Franklin counseling. Whatever you are dealing with, you deserve to find comfort and safety. We aren’t meant to walk through our battles alone, and Thriveworks Franklin is here to make sure you won’t have to.
Counseling for LGBTQ issues might include:
When you’re figuring out who you are and dealing with all the turmoil and inevitable pain that comes from that, it can feel like everything is spinning out of control. Even if you are rooted in your gender and sexuality, you’re still a human being and that means you’ll face challenges. Being a member of the LGBTQI community might mean you have to face more than the average person. Thriveworks Franklin is here to help you find the calm when everything feels like chaos.
In a counseling session, we might bring up:
Counseling will always be rooted in nurturing the human soul. Sometimes that means working through a trauma or dealing with chronic depression. Other times, it means learning how to start a small business as a member of the LGBTQ community or how to come out to your friends at school.
Yes, this life is hard. And yes, identifying in the LGBTQ community can make it harder. But it can also make it more beautiful, more fulfilling, and more exciting Thriveworks Franklin is excited to help you take steps to your authentic self and overcome any barriers in your way of that. Please call us today at (617) 360-7210 and schedule an appointment with us.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Franklin is located near Hayward St and Central Park Terrace, off MA-140. It is close to the Franklin Public Library and a short distance from Dean College.
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