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I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and an Organizational Psychologist with 24 years of experience in the field. I comp...
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I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and an Organizational Psychologist with 24 years of experience in the field. I completed my master’s degree in Counseling at Valparaiso University and my doctorate in Organizational Psychology (PhD) at Walden University. In addition to my counseling practice, I am also an adjunct professor in a health studies department, where I teach courses in holistic medicine, human sexuality, stress management, and statistics. While I offer counseling and talk therapy services, I do not currently offer psychological testing.
I began my counseling career in 1995 with the Aliveness Project in Gary, Indiana, where I worked with the LGBTQ+ community, providing outreach and prevention services. I also helped Spanish-speaking communities in Chicago before deciding to return to graduate school after questioning my abilities at the time.
I agree with Freud’s belief that everyone should be able to love and work. We should love our work and understand love. When a person experiences an imbalance in either of these areas, stress can arise. Over time, prolonged stress can lead to symptoms of anxiety and depression. My goal is to help individuals find balance in these areas to foster a good life.
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As individuals, our lived experiences and perspectives are inherently unique to us....
As individuals, our lived experiences and perspectives are inherently unique to us.
Evelyn Burdick is a resident in counseling, seeking her LMHC. She enjoys working with individuals of all ages to meet their counseling goals and assist them as they move through difficult life adjustments and navigate complex emotions and experiences.
Evelyn completed her Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling at the State University of New York at Oswego. Evelyn primarily operates from a strong person-centered foundation, but utilizes other approaches and techniques as well including those rooted in narrative therapy, and Gestalt, Adlerian, and feminist theories.
If you think that utilizing counseling as a tool towards healing is right for you, schedule an appointment with Evelyn today.
Christopher Andrew is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has 7 years of experience partnering with adolescents and youn...
Christopher Andrew is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has 7 years of experience partnering with adolescents and young adults seeking help with anxiety, depression, life transitions, life skills, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and anger management.
Christopher completed his Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology at Emmanuel College and his Master of Education (MEd) in School Adjustment Counseling and Mental Health at Cambridge College. He utilizes relational, collaborative, strength based, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness based, motivational interviewing, solution focused, and emotionally focused approaches to therapy, always maintaining the creativity, flexibility, and awareness necessary to best meet the needs of every unique individual he encounters.
Chris seeks to establish a warm and caring relationship with you in order to assist in building on your strengths and better collaborate with you towards meeting your goals and living the meaningful life you value and desire!
I am here to offer you a safe space to explore new ways of relating to people and engaging with the world around you....
I am here to offer you a safe space to explore new ways of relating to people and engaging with the world around you.
Melis Germeyan is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Resident with 7 years of experience supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds between the ages of 4 and 65. She specializes in ADHD, ASD, anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Melis has spent time in a community mental health setting where she helped teenagers and young adults navigate the challenges and expectations of adulthood. She believes in the transformative power of talking and is committed to providing a non-judgmental space where you can feel safe to express your true self and process your emotions, paving the way for growth and healing.
Melis earned her Master’s in Mental Health Counseling at Boston College and is working towards her doctorate. She primarily employs a psychodynamic approach but integrates techniques from humanistic, person-centered, and existential frameworks. Additionally, she uses art therapy to facilitate creative expression and deeper self-exploration.
Melis is a compassionate counselor experienced in guiding clients through challenges with empathy and expertise. She understands the uniqueness of each journey and prioritizes understanding your story. Reach out to her today to explore a path toward healing and growth together.
As a Psychotherapist with 10+ years of clinical experience, I have been able to witness the impressive transformation folks have b...
As a Psychotherapist with 10+ years of clinical experience, I have been able to witness the impressive transformation folks have been able to achieve through the therapeutic process and relationship.
Julie Lerner is a Licensed Psychotherapist with 10+ years of clinical experience. She is dedicated to her work with folks who identify as LGBTQ+ and/or have experienced trauma, depression, and anxiety. Julie has been fortunate to work with a diverse group of individuals holding intersectional identities, various diagnoses, sexual orientations, gender identities, and cultural backgrounds. She holds herself to a high standard to provide an inclusive, culturally competent, eclectic, and fun approach to Psychotherapy. Julie offers in-person, weekly sessions to best deliver care in a way that aligns with her treatment style.
Julie completed her Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology at William James College and has been fortunate to work with various clinical populations for over 10 years.
Julie understands that when someone is seeking therapy, they are seeking a safe space to share their concerns, innermost thoughts, and their dreams. Julie utilizes a variety of treatment approaches including mindfulness-based stress reduction, solution-focused therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
Sometimes life can leave us feeling overwhelmed and needing a place to sort out how we are feeling. Julie is optimistic about providing support to help you gain helpful coping skills and increased insight into your experiences, and allow you the space to sort through whatever may be coming up for you. If you are ready to step into living a more fulfilling life schedule an appointment with her today!
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My go-to approach for treating anxiety is CBT. I prefer CBT because it helps identify and promote healthy ways to manage anxiety.
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I know a client is making meaningful progress in anxiety therapy when they start to return back to daily functioning.
I encourage clients to do the homework that is assigned in order to make progress in treatment.
To prepare for starting anxiety therapy, clients could try to prioritize issues/problems in their lives.
Anxiety therapy helps people better understand and manage their anxiety. Anxiety therapists at Thriveworks in Brookline, MA can develop a treatment plan that will help you better manage your day-to-day anxiety or your anxiety disorder.
Anxiety therapy involves talking to a therapist about symptoms, potential causes, and more. Thriveworks Brookline therapists will then work with you to determine where your anxiety might stem from and teach you effective coping mechanisms.
One of the best ways to deal with anxiety is to learn about your own anxiety: your symptoms, what triggers it, and what coping mechanisms have been effective in the past. When you learn what your anxiety is tied to, it can help you be mindful of what’s really happening as well as prevent and mitigate symptoms by processing and working through the issue in therapy. Other strategies that have been shown to help manage anxiety are meditation, challenging anxious thoughts, exercising, and journaling.
Common symptoms of anxiety include:
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can be incredibly effective in treating anxiety and anxiety disorders. Other effective techniques include exposure therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and EMDR therapy.
Anxiety therapy is conducted both in person and online, depending on the individual’s preferences and their therapist’s availability. We suggest choosing the option that best suits your needs.
On average, people can tend to attend 15 to 20 session of anxiety therapy (five or more months). However, this number is heavily dependent on the type of anxiety that’s being treated and its severity, with many choosing to attend anxiety therapy for a longer period of time to ensure its effectiveness long-term.
Yes, it is worth going to therapy for anxiety. If you are struggling with regular anxious thoughts and feelings that are affecting your day-to-day life or you suspect that you have an anxiety disorder, you should seek expert anxiety help.
All of the aforementioned concerns are out of your control. And while it’s normal to feel a little worried or concerned during times of uncertainty, sometimes this worry spirals and becomes a more serious problem: anxiety. If you commonly experience out of control worry about a range of events—such as when you’re applying for a new rental or attending a new workout class—you might be dealing with anxiety.
If you are feeling anxious or exhibiting symptoms of an anxiety disorder, reach out to Thriveworks Counseling in Brookline, MA for anxiety therapy. We have anxiety therapists, psychologists, and counselors on are staff who would be happy to help you treat your anxiety. Just call (617) 934-1974 to make your appointment when you feel ready.
“Anxiety can look different depending on the person but typical hallmark symptoms of anxiety include physical symptoms (feeling panicky, racing heart, and difficulty breathing) and mental symptoms (difficulty concentrating, recurrent worries or perseverations, and disrupted sleep),” explains Corey Bisceglia-Kane, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker at our Brookline office. Here is a more comprehensive list of anxiety symptoms:
“Therapy can be helpful in managing anxiety in that it gives you a place to talk about your worries which often helps you gain insights into where those worries began and if there is any validity to them,” says Bisceglia-Kane. “In therapy, you can also learn cognitive and behavioral strategies that you can use to reduce anxiety overall and to calm down when you are feeling acutely anxious.”
The most common form of anxiety is generalized anxiety, which detailed above. However, there are other types of anxiety, from social anxiety to panic disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder. If you are experiencing anxiety related to more specific events or circumstances, you might have one of the following anxiety disorders:
If you think you might have one of the above anxiety disorders, be sure to speak with your healthcare provider or reach out to a qualified therapist. Thriveworks in Brookline has qualified, caring therapists, counselors, and psychologists who can help you better understand and manage your anxiety, whether you have generalized anxiety, PTSD, or another anxiety disorder.
Our team knows just how exhausting and crippling anxious thoughts can be. If you are experiencing this uncontrollable worry or symptoms of another anxiety disorder, reach out today to schedule an appointment with one of our anxiety therapists, counselors, or psychologists. We can get you scheduled for an anxiety appointment onsite or in online counseling, too! It’s your choice.
We are dedicated to helping each and every client. We do this by providing personalized treatment and care that fits the individual’s needs. If you’re ready to get started with anxiety therapy at Thriveworks in Brookline, just call (617) 934-1974.
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