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I believe you are the expert on your experience and I am here to meet you where you are at and help you identify the strengths you...
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I believe you are the expert on your experience and I am here to meet you where you are at and help you identify the strengths you already possess and build new life skills to empower you in the here and now.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 9 years of experience working in the mental health field. I completed my Master’s of Social Work at Boston College. I am passionate about assisting clients in identifying and utilizing their strengths while developing additional insights and skills to address life’s challenges and appreciate moments of joy. I have worked in both inpatient and outpatient mental-health settings and specializes in depression, anxiety, major life transitions, grief, and trauma.
I draw on multiple treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness and self-compassion to help clients appreciate their strengths, develop additional coping skills, and hold onto hope.
I am here to meet you where you are at and support you along your journey. I applaud you for considering pursuing therapy and invite you to take the next step and schedule an initial appointment.
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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....
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.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with decades of experience supporting individuals, couples, children, adolescents, and fam...
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with decades of experience supporting individuals, couples, children, adolescents, and families. Throughout my career, I have worked extensively in school and clinical settings, helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use concerns, life transitions, and relationship challenges. My therapeutic approach is grounded in evidence-based and clinically sound practices, with a focus on empowering clients to identify goals, overcome obstacles, and create meaningful, lasting change.
I strive to help clients build insight, resilience, and practical skills that enhance their overall quality of life. In today’s ever-changing and uncertain world, many people find themselves feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected.
I offer a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their concerns, feel heard, and move toward healing at their own pace. Clients often describe my style as warm, respectful, and collaborative. I am committed to creating an environment where you feel comfortable, understood, and supported throughout the therapeutic process.
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.
I provide a safe and compassionate space where clients feel seen, heard, and supported, drawing from an authentic understanding of...
I provide a safe and compassionate space where clients feel seen, heard, and supported, drawing from an authentic understanding of how life’s overwhelming challenges affect us and how building new skills can lead to healing and empowerment.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 14 years of experience specializing in mental health. I work with adolescents and adults facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and stress. My clients are often seeking clarity, emotional balance, and tools to cope and thrive. I’m passionate about helping individuals feel empowered, supported, and equipped to lead more fulfilling lives.
I earned my Doctorate in Nursing from Frontier Nursing University. My approach is compassionate and client-centered, blending evidence-based practices with holistic care. I specialize in mood disorders, trauma, and stress-related challenges, helping clients build resilience, develop coping skills, and work toward lasting emotional well-being.
I understand how hard it can be to take the first step toward healing, and you don’t have to do it alone. I’m here to walk alongside you with compassion and support. If you’re ready to begin your journey toward growth and balance, I invite you to take that next step because your well-being truly matters.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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Emotional abuse counseling helps victims heal from abusive relationships. Examples of emotional abuse may include:
Emotional abuse counseling with our Thriveworks therapists in Amherst gives people the safe space they need to identify and understand the harm they’ve experienced and move forward. Through therapy, many victims have rebuilt their self-esteem and self-worth; recognized that they did not cause the abuse, but their perpetrator is responsible for the choice to harm; identified their wounds and found the treatment they need; healed from trauma; re-established their personal safety; grieved their losses; formed new, loving relationships; and learned to trust their experiences and emotions.
Emotional abuse counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Emotional abuse counseling with one of our Thriveworks therapists in Amherst, MA can last for a few weeks, months, or longer, depending on the individual’s exact needs and preferences.
Emotional abuse is no joke. It is a poison that turns a vital part of the human existence—relationships—into something dangerous. It is a perverted form of the love that relationships are supposed to hold.
You deserve healthy, fulfilling relationships that push you to be better, comfort you when you’re down, and encourage you every step of the way. Every relationship will hit some bumps in the road, and that’s not a bad thing. However, when it turns abusive, it becomes something else entirely. Thriveworks Amherst emotional abuse counseling understands the deep emotional and mental wounds that emotional abuse can cause. Our Emotional Abuse counselors want you to know that there is a way to over come your past and grow into the healthy, happy life you deserve. Call and schedule with a Thriveworks counselor who is trained and experiencing in addressing emotional abuse by calling (413) 634-4805.
Emotional Abuse is hard to spot, especially when you’re in it. Thriveworks Amherst doesn’t hold to a strict definition of emotional abuse because there is no true way to encompass all the mental, emotional, and spiritual ways emotional abuse can affect a person. And there is no way to encompass all the tools used to emotionally abuse someone.
One of the core concepts of emotional abuse is the relational aspect of it. Often, emotional abusive relationships are focused on manipulation and control. Emotional abuse can take place in any relationships, which makes it hard to spot. It is usually a slow decline, maybe even starting from a healthy relationship. Slowly, an abuser will convince you that they are right, and you are wrong in some critical way. It can be passive and subtle, building up over years or a few days until you feel stuck.
An emotional abusive person might:
There are many other detrimental methods to emotional abuse. Usually, they all revolve around the idea of control. Control and dominance are oftentimes the main motive behind emotional abuse.
Thriveworks Amherst wants to make it clear that emotional abuse isn’t limited to any one relationship. Romantic, friendships, professional, and family members can all be turned abusive. This is a scary idea, but Thriveworks Amherst is here to fight for you. There are loving, caring relationships out there. You are not doomed to this life or this pain. Thriveworks Amherst counselors are excited to walk with you out of this pain and into a life of freedom and growth.
After emotional abuse, it can be even harder to open up, much less open up about the abuse that caused you so much pain to begin with. Thriveworks Amherst understands your hesitation. Our counselors won’t push you beyond what you are willing to go. The path to healing can be long, but any steps forward should be celebrated.
The first step is a crucial one: Acknowledge the abuse. This might be coming from someone you love, someone you’ve built a relationship up over years. Maybe once this relationship was pure and true and something changed. Maybe it’s newer. Either way, you deserve the freedom of not being chained down by an emotional abusive relationship.
The second step is equally as crucial: removing yourself from the emotional abuse if it’s possible. Thriveworks Amherst is here to support you in this step. Our trained staff have help many like you to get the support they need.We will also be there through every one of the steps that follow: The counseling session and all the twists and turns that it can take. The healing and growth. The moving on and finding your own strength. Thriveworks Amherst will be your biggest supporter and most reliable tool. Every session will be unique to your personality, situation, and goal. It’s about you, so we’ll keep the focus on you.
You deserve to have complete control of your own life. Freedom from the snares of emotional abuse is possible with Thriveworks Amherst. So, don’t hesitate and call (413) 634-4805 to get the help you need today.
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Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
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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