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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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The mind is like an iceberg. It floats with one seventh of its bulk above water - Sigmund Freud...
The mind is like an iceberg. It floats with one seventh of its bulk above water - Sigmund Freud
I am a Resident Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 14 years of experience supporting individuals on their journey toward healing and personal growth. I specialize in helping clients navigate life transitions, manage stress, and cope with anxiety. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and empowering space where people can gain clarity, build resilience, and move confidently toward their goals. I approach therapy with compassion and cultural sensitivity, ensuring each client feels understood and equipped to overcome challenges.
I earned my Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from the Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis. My therapeutic style blends evidence-based strategies with a collaborative, client-centered approach. I create an open, nonjudgmental environment where individuals can explore challenges, strengthen coping skills, and discover new perspectives.
I know that reaching out for support takes courage, and I want you to feel reassured that you don’t have to face life’s difficulties alone. Together, we can uncover your strengths and chart a path toward meaningful growth and lasting change. I would be honored to walk alongside you on your journey.
Through exposure to diverse cultures and extensive experience in mental health, I have developed the ability to provide compassion...
Through exposure to diverse cultures and extensive experience in mental health, I have developed the ability to provide compassionate, culturally sensitive, and client-centered care that supports everyone’s unique needs and experiences.
Hi, my name is Natalie Staggers, and I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC). I earned my master's degree in community counseling from the University of Houston-Victoria and have over 10 years of experience providing effective, evidence-based therapeutic services to those looking to grow, rebuild, and rediscover a new way of life. I provide a supportive and confidential environment where you can explore your concerns and develop the tools needed to lead a more fulfilling life. Together, we will work on developing effective coping strategies, gaining insight, and fostering positive change.
I work with teens and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions, using a flexible approach rooted in person-centered and trauma-informed practices. Being person-centered means YOU are my main focus, and I meet you where you're at.
You are free to laugh, cry, feel seen and heard, but most importantly you can expect to have someone walk alongside you during your journey. I strive to provide empathetic and compassionate guidance, which will allow you to feel less alone and isolated.
As a woman of color, I understand the unique challenges and the importance of being able to balance work life....
As a woman of color, I understand the unique challenges and the importance of being able to balance work life.
As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), I work with individuals who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected—often battling anxiety, depression, trauma, or mood instability. My ideal clients are those who have tried therapy, medication, or other routes but still feel like something's missing. They're searching for real, lasting relief and a provider who listens deeply, understands their unique story, and offers compassionate, evidence-based care that goes beyond a prescription pad. My approach is holistic and client-centered—I don't just treat symptoms, I look at the whole person: mind and body.
Clients can expect to leave sessions feeling heard, supported, and more in control of their mental health. I create a warm, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions safely. Together, we'll set realistic goals focused on symptom relief, coping skills, and self-awareness, and you'll never feel pressured.
As a PMHNP/FNP, I provide whole-person care that bridges mental and physical health. Symptoms like anxiety, fatigue, or mood instability can be influenced by thyroid disorders, hormonal changes, or other conditions. Many people have felt rushed or dismissed—I prioritize a judgment-free space where you feel heard. I'd love to support you when you're ready.
I desire to create a space where you can show up exactly as you are—no story sanitation and no respectability performances—because...
I desire to create a space where you can show up exactly as you are—no story sanitation and no respectability performances—because real transformation begins with real acceptance.
I am a master’s level clinician with 19 years of experience supporting adults, adolescents, and families through life transitions, stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship concerns, and identity exploration. I create a warm and steady space where you can feel seen, understood, and supported as you work toward healing and lasting emotional growth.
I earned my master’s degree in community counseling from Regent University and have developed a clinical approach that blends cognitive behavioral, strength-based, mindfulness-based, and person-centered care. My work is collaborative and tailored to each person’s needs, pacing, and goals.
If you are ready to explore real healing and not just cope through the moment, I will walk with you at a pace that feels safe and empowering. You do not need to have everything figured out to begin. Reaching out is already a powerful step. Together, we can build the tools and insight you need to move forward with confidence.
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Self-harm counseling is aimed at helping individuals who struggle with harming themselves break this pattern by addressing the underlying emotional causes and working to develop new, healthier coping skills. Thriveworks self-harm therapists in Boston, MA are experienced in treating those who self-harm with empathy, compassion, and unconditional regard in order to help them heal and recover, both physically and emotionally.
Self-harm counseling at Thriveworks often uses cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to help clients discover the connections between their thoughts and feelings and their behaviors. By assessing these areas, Thriveworks Boston therapists can help clients find and address the true emotional roots of their patterns and, from there, effectively adjust unwanted behaviors.
Self-harm counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The duration of self-harm counseling will often depend on a variety of factors, such as the intensity of an individual’s symptoms or the current levels of stress present in their lives. Because of this, treatment can last a handful of months or on a continual basis over the course of years. In the end, it’s up to the client and their individual needs.
When people have lived through traumatic experiences, the accompanying pain can feel overwhelming, and many people just do what it takes to survive and live day-by-day. Self-harm may be the only way people know how to cope with their experiences and feelings. As Demi explained, the physical wounds are often expressions of emotional wounds.
While self-harm might bring momentary relief as a coping mechanism, it does not heal the emotional pain, and for many people, it can make the emotional pain worse over time. But there is another way, and many people are learning those healthier ways of coping. They are working with a therapist to heal the traumatic experiences and build up new emotional skills.
The counselors, psychologists, and therapists at Thriveworks Boston have walked with clients as they begin to process the pain and shame instead of turning those difficult emotions on their own body. Our professionals have seen tremendous healing and emotional growth as their clients learn a new way to cope and walk away from self-harm. Reach out today for help.
There are many, various types of self-harm. The most recognizable may be cutting, but people can also burn, brand, pinch, carve, scratch, or tattoo their bodies to inflict physical pain upon themselves. Yanking hair, picking scabs, or undoing stitches are also forms of self-harm. Such behaviors can arise during a particularly traumatic time in a person’s life or they can become a part of their regular routine.
The types of injures people give themselves can differ, and so can the signs they display. Some signs are more telling than others, but if people exhibit one or more of the following behaviors, they may be struggling with cutting…
The answer to why, when, and how people self-harm are usually unique and personal to each individual, and yet, certain experiences or circumstances can raise an individual’s risk for turning to self-injury as a coping mechanism.
Unfortunately, a common denominator of why many people self-harm is psychological pain. Many people have survived emotional, physical, or sexual abuse as a child. Others have experienced other forms of trauma. Some have dealt with poverty and/or abandonment. These circumstances can trigger psychological pain such as feelings of worthlessness, anger, guilt, panic, rejection, confused sexuality, and/or self-hatred. While processing this pain, people may turn to cutting in the hopes that they will…
Self-injury may deliver a fleeting sense of relief, but once the short-term relief fades, the underlying wounds remain. Often, the difficult emotions return—possibly in a more intense form.
If you or a loved one is ready to see a therapist, psychologist, or counselor for their self-harm, know that Thriveworks Boston has appointments available. When you call our office, a person will help you schedule your first session—and new clients can often meet with a provider within the week. Weekend and evening appointments are available. We also work with most insurance providers and accept most insurance plans.
We are ready to walk with you on a healing journey. Contact Thriveworks Boston today.
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