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As a mental health clinician, I am here to help people develop into the best versions of themselves through their perspective....
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As a mental health clinician, I am here to help people develop into the best versions of themselves through their perspective.
Kevin Fenton is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with over 4 years of experience in the mental health field. Kevin is passionate about helping adolescents and adults with a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and relationships.
Kevin completed his Master's degree in Counseling at Westfield State University. He utilizes a collaborative person-centered (PCT) and trauma informed (TIC) approach which allows him to connect with clients from a variety of backgrounds and incorporates a variety of treatment modalities.
It takes bravery to seek out counseling. Kevin is looking forward to helping you develop the skills to improve your life and overcome/cope with whatever challenges you are facing in life. Schedule your first session with him today.
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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....
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.
As one who has experience in providing trauma-informed care, I have an in-depth understanding of how we are affected by traumatic ...
As one who has experience in providing trauma-informed care, I have an in-depth understanding of how we are affected by traumatic life situations and how building new coping strategies can empower us once again.
I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with 15 years of experience supporting individuals through a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges. I provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and person-centered care to adolescents and adults. I help clients navigate depression, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, stress, and life transitions with compassion, clarity, and respect.
I earned my Master of Science in nursing from Rivier University. My clinical approach integrates evidence-based practices, including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based strategies, and strength-based techniques. I strive to create a collaborative therapeutic space grounded in empathy, trust, and personal growth.
In our first session, we will focus on understanding your goals, experiences, and needs. I aim to help you feel safe, supported, and empowered as we work together to build resilience and meaningful change. My priority is to help you move toward healing at a pace that feels right for you and to offer guidance that honors your unique story.
As someone who has worked in the mental health field for over a decade, I am dedicated to providing a holistic approach that promo...
As someone who has worked in the mental health field for over a decade, I am dedicated to providing a holistic approach that promotes long-term wellness and resilience.
I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with 13 years of experience providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care. I support adults navigating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma-related concerns, and personality disorders. My approach is collaborative and client-centered, integrating psychotherapy with thoughtful medication management to promote emotional well-being and long-term resilience.
I earned my Master of Science in nursing from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. My work is grounded in evidence-based, integrative care, and I tailor each treatment plan to meet the unique needs, values, and goals of every individual I serve.
Whether you are managing a new diagnosis, seeking help with a chronic condition, or wanting support as you improve your emotional health, I offer a safe and respectful space for healing. I look forward to partnering with you, helping you feel understood, and supporting you as you work toward greater stability and wellness.
Finding clarity is not about knowing all the answers, but learning to trust the quiet voice guiding you home....
Finding clarity is not about knowing all the answers, but learning to trust the quiet voice guiding you home.
I am a licensed mental health counselor with 3 years of experience dedicated to helping individuals move from feeling overwhelmed and stuck to living with purpose, peace, and clarity. My counseling philosophy is holistic and goal-oriented, meaning we focus not only on problems but also on building the skills and strength needed for the future. I believe in active, skill-focused therapy where I partner with you to create meaningful change and help you move toward a more balanced, fulfilling life.
I earned my master’s in clinical mental health counseling from Walden University. My approach is trauma-informed and integrates practical techniques to help you manage anxiety, establish healthy boundaries, and improve communication. I also provide faith-integrated counseling for those who wish to incorporate spirituality into their healing journey.
I invite you to take the first step toward healing and transformation. Together, we can explore your goals, uncover patterns that no longer serve you, and begin the work of building resilience, clarity, and purpose. I look forward to meeting you and walking beside you on your journey to wholeness and peace.
Life may feel like a wild ride sometimes, but I'm here to support you through the ups and downs in a no-judgment space that's all...
Life may feel like a wild ride sometimes, but I'm here to support you through the ups and downs in a no-judgment space that's all yours.
Tori Aufiero is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 13 years of experience specializing in adolescent mental health treatment and trauma-informed care. She works with teens and young adults facing a variety of challenges, including trauma, anxiety, and depression. Tori also focuses on helping clients develop new coping skills, improve self-esteem, and explore their identity and sense of self. She’s committed to exploring creative, non-traditional interventions, always ethical and thoughtful, to meet clients where they are and support their healing process, ensuring that each person’s journey is unique and respected.
Tori earned her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from William James College. With experience in short- and long-term direct care and residential care, she has developed strong clinical skills rooted in trauma-informed care and dialectical behavioral therapy. Tori has worked with diverse clients using a solution-focused, strengths-based approach.
Tori’s approach is collaborative and grounded in trust and honesty, and she works to create a space that feels safe and free of judgment. While she's here to support and guide, she also believes real growth comes from your effort, and she’s not here to “fix” you, but to walk alongside you as you do the work.
As a young woman, I understand the challenges that academic, work, and family stress can present....
As a young woman, I understand the challenges that academic, work, and family stress can present.
Alyson Burchfield is a Resident-in Counseling (RIC) with over two years of internship experience in the mental health field. She provides therapeutic care to adults and couples who are seeking help with depression, anxiety, stress management, difficult life transitions, adjustment disorder, LGBTQ issues, mindfulness, and meditation. Alyson is a strong and empathetic ally who regards individuals as the experts of their own experience.
Alyson completed her Bachelor's degree in Psychology at Franklin Pierce University and received her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lesley University. She utilizes an eclectic and collaborative strengths-based, narrative-based, mindfulness-based, solutions-focused, and person-centered approach to therapeutic care. Alyson is always fostering a therapeutic alliance that allows for individuals and clients to grow at their own pace while providing a safe and welcoming environment.
Alyson seeks to establish a compassionate and warm relationship with you to assist in building upon your strengths, and to collaborate with you on meeting your goals, processing challenges, and developing tools and techniques to help you grow even outside of counseling.
As someone who values the story that each person holds, I will never take for granted the trust it takes to open up and share the ...
As someone who values the story that each person holds, I will never take for granted the trust it takes to open up and share the deepest and hardest parts of life in therapy.
Megan Yeo is a mental health professional in the process of becoming a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC). She has 4 years of experience working with clients who are suffering from anxiety, depression, and trauma, As a therapist, she'll help you find the answers that are already within yourself.
Megan earned her Master's degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. She uses a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and solutions-focused therapy to help you to feel empowered to target the daily stressors and anxieties that may come your way. She provides an empathetic approach that helps people to feel seen, known, and understood. She always strives to help her clients work towards the freedom and healing that therapy can provide. She always views clients through the lens of resilience.
Whatever the reason, Megan is honored that you would choose her as your therapist. Megan values each person and hopes that you leave each session feeling a little more free, while also feeling fully seen and valued.
We are all on a journey of moving towards our happiest and best selves - I want to offer a helping hand toward you in this process...
We are all on a journey of moving towards our happiest and best selves - I want to offer a helping hand toward you in this process.
Kaden Trifilio is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over 7 years of experience in the mental health field. For him, the most satisfying part of being a clinician is witnessing people become their most empowered and authentic selves. Kaden has experience working with adult individuals from a broad range of backgrounds and is trained in helping people manage anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and life changes. Kaden actively works on being a culturally competent clinician and is knowledgeable in working with individuals in the LGBTQA+ community. Kaden completed his Master of Social Work at Springfield College.
Kaden has been trained in multiple modes of therapy, including cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing. Kaden also has over 10 years of personal mindfulness and meditation practice. Kaden will collaborate with you to figure out what combination or approach will work best for you.
Therapy is a beautiful tool that provides us with the space to start healing our inner selves. Kaden is confident he will be able to provide a safe and empathetic space to you, no matter where you are finding yourself in life right now. If you are interested in working with him, schedule an appointment today!
I believe that healing is possible no matter how hard your life experiences have been, and I’m honored to serve you on that journe...
I believe that healing is possible no matter how hard your life experiences have been, and I’m honored to serve you on that journey.
I am a Mental Health Counselor seeking licensure with 8 years of experience providing trauma-informed support to adolescent and adult clients. I have a background in holistic healing modalities that address all aspects of wellness, including physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. I feel honored to work with clients who dare to explore themselves and embrace vulnerability as they move toward healing, balance, and emotional well-being.
I earned my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Southern New Hampshire University. I use trauma-informed approaches that honor each client’s unique needs, including eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, person-centered talk therapy, psychodynamic techniques, strengths-based parts work, somatic therapy, and mindfulness.
I believe each of us has the inner wisdom and strength to create meaningful change, but sometimes it takes the right guide and tools to get there. My goal is to walk beside you with compassion and understanding as you rediscover your resilience, heal from within, and move toward a life of greater peace and fulfillment.
As a Latina, I have overcome personal obstacles in my career, personal life and I understand the hardships of work/ life balance a...
As a Latina, I have overcome personal obstacles in my career, personal life and I understand the hardships of work/ life balance and the need for cultural, strengths-based and patient-centered care and would love to assist you in overcoming similar hurdles in life successfully.
Jennifer Caraballo DNP- PMHNP-BC is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who manages and treats a wide range of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, school issues, sleep/insomnia, trauma, grief and loss, adjustment disorders, stress, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and bipolar disorder. Jennifer enjoys working with adolescents, young adults, and across the life span providing comprehensive and compassionate care.
Jennifer completed her undergraduate nursing degree at American International College in Springfield Massachusetts. She then went on to complete her Doctorate degree in Nursing at the University of Massachusetts with a specialty as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Advance degree. Jennifer has strong clinical skills and naturally builds rapport with clients and families.
We all go through hardships and need help both physically and mentally and that is nothing to be ashamed of. Jennifer is confident she will be able to provide the support you need on life's journey and assist you in gaining new perspectives and techniques that allow you to gain new perspectives and provide coping mechanisms. If you are ready, schedule an appointment with her.
The core values that guide our work together will be rooted in empathic understanding, validation, and the creative use of evidenc...
The core values that guide our work together will be rooted in empathic understanding, validation, and the creative use of evidence-based treatments.
Nicolle Rubino is a Licensed Mental Health Clinician who has spent 7 years working in the mental health field providing crisis care to adults and adolescents needing partial hospitalization treatment. Her specialties include safety planning, de-escalation, and stabilization. She has focused on helping people explore and gain insight into mental health struggles and how to cope and grow from those experiences. Nicolle is an art therapist who is trained in the utilization of creative directives for expressive interventions and has experience working with significant depression, anxiety, trauma, and life stressors.
Nicolle received her Master's in Mental Health Counseling and Art Therapy from Lesley University, where she was able to develop skills based in clinical psychology and creative expression. Nicolle pulls from a variety of evidence-based approaches such as mindfulness, person-centered, cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, and expressive therapies.
Nicolle would be honored to be a part of your mental health healing and growth. She looks forward to walking with you on that journey and wants you to know how proud you should be of yourself for making the decision to get the support you need and deserve.
Being a black woman, I have a unique perspective as a therapist, and hope to normalize therapy for clients black and people of col...
Being a black woman, I have a unique perspective as a therapist, and hope to normalize therapy for clients black and people of color in order to expand mental health services to these communities.
Jamiere Trifilio is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 5 years of experience in outpatient therapy. Jamiere believes in client-centered therapy where clients are actively involved in their treatment. Jamiere also believes in an empathetic approach to therapy where a client feels safe, heard, and seen. Being a black woman in America gives Jamiere a unique perspective on life and growth. It has helped her grow as a therapist and have compassion toward humanity. Jamiere specializes in women's mental health for depression, anxiety, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, LGBTQ+ issues, pregnancy, postpartum, and stress.
Jamiere completed her undergraduate degree at Houghton College and her master's degree at Eastern Nazarene College. Jamiere has been trained in multiple modalities such as narrative therapy, solution-focused therapy, person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and trauma-based work.
Life can come with many challenges and unexpected changes that affect us all in different ways. Jamiere will create a safe space of hope and compassion to support your journey of life. We all have stories, and Jamiere believes that you can write the story of the future your way and find freedom in your new story.
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It is important to meet children where they are. Child therapy is different in that children are often not seeking out therapy for themselves, so it is important to make sure they feel comfortable and have a positive experience. That way, when they have developed more and have the desire to continue to work on their mental health, they will feel safe enough to do so on their own in the future. To do this, I use a lot of play and creative art therapy combined with psychoeducation. I also think it is important to involve parents in therapy so that I am able to address everyone's concerns and also address underlying issues that may be contributing to behavioral problems.
I teach a lot of emotional identification skills as well as ways in which children can express those emotions in a healthy way. I teach coping skills to help children manage “big emotions” as well as learning how to identify when they are feeling dysregulated and when to implement the coping skills they have learned about. One popular technique I use is emotional thermometers to help children identify the intensity of the emotion they are feeling and match that with coping skills that best fit with that level of intensity.
I know a client is making meaningful progress in child therapy when they are sharing more without as much prompting. Since most children are in therapy because an adult in their lives thinks they need it, they often either don't want to be there or don't know what to talk about. Once they start talking more openly on their own, that is progress in itself. I also see progress when children use more emotion-based language correctly, or when their parents report improvements at home.
Clients can supplement their time in child therapy with daily mindfulness practice (which can be found on YouTube), or increased structure and routine at home (if that is necessary). Sometimes I will ask children to practice a certain skill in between sessions as well.
To prepare for their first child therapy session, it is important for the child to have an understanding of what therapy is and the purpose for it. It can be helpful for the parent and therapist to have a conversation first in order to prepare everyone for the first meeting. There should be goals for therapy, so if the child does not have their own goals, it is important they understand what goals the parent has for the child's therapy.
Child therapy, also known as counseling for kids, helps young individuals better understand and manage the challenges that affect their mental health. Common challenges amongst kids include behavioral issues, trauma, bullying, depression, and anxiety. All ages of children can attend and benefit from child therapy at Thriveworks Worcester.
Child therapy works by using multiple techniques tailored to fit the child’s needs based on their age group, their challenges, and the severity of their challenges. It might involve play therapy for younger kids or cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, art therapy, and others for varying ages. In any case, Thriveworks child therapists in Worcester, MA have the expertise and experience to help kids at their level.
Child therapy is a type of therapy meant for clients within a specific age group, while play therapy is an approach to therapy that helps children with self-expression and stress relief, among others. Play therapy is a technique that is often used in child therapy to help children express what’s running through their minds when they do not have the words to express their thoughts and emotions. It can get children to express what’s wrong, what might be causing unwanted behaviors, or what they might need in a way that is accessible to them so that therapists can then work to treat the issue.
It’s not always obvious when a child should see a therapist for their behavior, though in the midst of challenges like divorce, loss, bullying, and other mental health conditions, it’s often a good idea to seek it out. Common behaviors that can indicate a need for child therapy include separation anxiety, bedwetting (at inappropriate ages), and agitation/excessive irritability — especially if it reaches a point of physical violence.
Cognitive behavioral therapy at Thriveworks in Worcester, MA is one of the best types of therapy for children. However, it can be administered in child therapy sessions in a variety of ways that are more accessible to young minds, such as play therapy.
Child therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The length of child therapy depends on your child’s needs as well as the goals that you and their therapist might have for them. Generally, child therapy sessions will last for several months.
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.
Being a child means playing outside, making forts, and riding bikes around the neighborhood until you can hear your mom yell that it’s dinner time. As they age into adolescence, kids start to ask to venture out to see movies with their friends or go to amusement parks from open to close. Once they turn into teenagers or young adults, they start to drive, go to sporting events, take day trips, and dip their toes into the dating world. Whatever stage of childhood your kid is in, life isn’t always as picture-perfect as we described. The world will throw obstacles and challenges at children as they grow up. Although this is normal, it’s crucial to know when these challenges start to take a negative toll on their mental development and seek professional help when times get tough.
Whether your child is dealing with divorce, bullying, or coping with a learning disability, a licensed psychologist can help. At Thriveworks Counseling in Worcester, our child counselors are experienced and highly qualified to diagnose and treat the issues that children of all ages may be facing. If you feel like your child could benefit from speaking with a professional, call (508) 409-6134 to schedule an appointment.
All parents can relate to some sort of shift in their children when something is off. Maybe it’s puberty and a change or hormones. Maybe they are getting picked on at school for how they dress. Maybe they are arguing with a close friend and haven’t told you about it. Whatever the situation is, a licensed child therapist can help them work through concerns such as:
These are just some of the areas in which a Thriveworks in Worcester child therapist could help. In addition to the above list, we can help diagnose underlying medical or psychological conditions. If you aren’t sure of what’s really going on with your child, a psychologist can help identify the real issue at hand and help you and your family work through it together.
Much the same as regular adult therapy, child therapy focuses on creating a specific plan of care based on individual needs. During the first initial sessions, your child’s therapist will perform assessments to better understand what is going on. At Thriveworks in Worcester, MA, our psychologists have the ability to speak on a level in which your child understands best. To do so, they may use a variety of different methods including:
When you are ready to seek help for your child, our counselors are here to help. We pride ourselves on our compassionate and accessible care. To schedule an appointment, go to our online booking portal or call (508) 409-6134 to be connected with a scheduling specialist. If you need anything, we’re here. We offer evening and weekend sessions, accept most major insurances, provide in-person and online options, and offer additional benefits.
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