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As a psychoanalyst, I use a client-centered, holistic approach that prioritizes the human being beyond the diagnosis, and connects...
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As a psychoanalyst, I use a client-centered, holistic approach that prioritizes the human being beyond the diagnosis, and connects patterns of thinking to correct patterns of behavior.
Melissa Hinds is a Resident Licensed Mental Health Clinician with 3 years of experience and a concentration in psychodynamic approaches. She works with adults and seniors who are experiencing concerns involving depression, anxiety, family and couples counseling, behavioral problems, anger management, as well as mood and personality disorders. As a queer-identified Afro-Caribbean woman of color, Melissa understands the importance of cultural competency. She has expertise in working with populations diverse in race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, spiritual practices, sexual orientation, gender identity, and political affiliations.
Melissa has a Master of Arts in Psychoanalysis from the Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis. She practices modern psychoanalysis, a form of talk therapy that aims to uncover and resolve unconscious forces and childhood experiences that have lasting effects on adult behavior and mental states.
Melissa helps patients explore their patterns, motivations, and defenses to develop healthier coping mechanisms. She believes the greatest therapeutic successes result from a co-creative process and tailors treatment to the individual. Schedule an appointment with her today!
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Lena Nganga is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with more than 15 years of experience assisting teens, adults...
Lena Nganga is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with more than 15 years of experience assisting teens, adults, and seniors struggling with mood dysregulation, negative self-talk, anxiety, relationship issues, family concerns, life transitions, and trauma or abuse.
Lena graduated with her Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Denver. She has worked in several clinical settings, including residential, outpatient settings, and in schools with various ages and diverse backgrounds. Her approach combines cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), client-centered, solutions-focused therapy, and motivational interviewing (MI).
Lena knows that it takes courage and strength to make the first steps towards improving your well-being. She enjoys working collaboratively with each client to determine individual needs and believes in treating others with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Lena looks forward to working with you in achieving your goals.
I know how important it is to feel truly seen and supported, and I'd be honored to walk with you as you work toward healing, growt...
I know how important it is to feel truly seen and supported, and I'd be honored to walk with you as you work toward healing, growth, and greater peace of mind, body, and spirit.
I am a Mental Health Counselor seeking licensure with 1 year of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through life transitions, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, and relationship or parenting challenges. I specialize in strengths-based therapy to help enhance self-esteem, explore personal values, and promote emotional healing. My goal is to help clients recognize triggers, develop healthy coping skills, and improve overall functioning.
I earned my Master’s in Social Work from Tulane University. I use the Gottman Method, dialectical behavior therapy, and emotionally focused therapy to support emotional healing, improve communication, and foster meaningful connections.
I offer a warm, judgment-free space where clients feel seen, heard, and supported. I understand how overwhelming it can be to seek help and invite those facing personal or relationship challenges to take the first step toward growth, healing, and connection.
As a compassionate therapist with diverse experience in clinical psychology, I'm dedicated to helping you navigate life's challeng...
As a compassionate therapist with diverse experience in clinical psychology, I'm dedicated to helping you navigate life's challenges and achieve mental well-being through evidence-based practices tailored to your unique needs.
Utsavi Bhimani is a Resident Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 6 years of experience. Her multicultural experience and diverse training equip her to support clients struggling with stress, anxiety and mood disorders, ADHD, ASD, positive parenting, and challenges with relationships, school, and careers. Utsavi has a rich background in clinical psychology, neuropsychology, and applied behavior analysis.
Utsavi received her Master's in Applied Clinical Psychology from Pennsylvania State University and her Master's in Clinical Psychology from Gujarat University. She utilizes an eclectic counseling approach to target the client's needs using cognitive behavioral therapy along with mindfulness, psychodynamic, and person-centered methods.
Utsavi combines evidence-based techniques with empathetic understanding to help clients develop coping strategies, improve self-awareness, and cultivate resilience. Whether they need assistance managing daily stressors or building healthier thought patterns, Utsavi is committed to guiding her clients towards a more balanced and fulfilling life.
I am dedicated to helping adults and adolescents navigate life's challenges and achieve personal growth through compassionate and ...
I am dedicated to helping adults and adolescents navigate life's challenges and achieve personal growth through compassionate and evidence-based therapy.
Caryn Alberini is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Drug and Alcohol Clinician with 18 years of experience. She specializes in trauma, substance abuse, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, OCD, self-esteem, body dysmorphia, anger management, ADHD, bipolar, and personality disorders. Caryn has a background in forensic psychology and employment in corrections and juvenile detention and has directed inpatient and outpatient programs. Caryn uses a trauma-based lens to assess clients and discover where their thoughts and behaviors originated. She assists clients in learning new ways of thinking to replace maladaptive coping skills.
Caryn received her Master’s in Clinical Social Work from Boston College. She utilizes evidence-based modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, solution-focused therapy, narrative therapy, positive psychology, and motivational interviewing.
Caryn offers a safe space for individuals to explore their struggles without judgment and guides them to find new connections and skills to achieve changes and growth. If you are struggling with past trauma or current stressors that are impacting your daily functioning, please reach out today.
I believe individuals have an innate sense of what they need and I am here to help you tap into that inner wisdom....
I believe individuals have an innate sense of what they need and I am here to help you tap into that inner wisdom.
Maggie O’Brien is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 8 years of experience helping those struggling with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, self-esteem issues, and life transitions. She has worked in environments including schools, emergency services, residential programs, and community care. Her career has engendered the skills to develop rapport with clients, navigate community resources, and help individuals and families build on strengths and cultivate hope. Maggie believes a person-centered approach is essential for helping clients improve their physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
Maggie received her Master’s in Counseling from Boston College. She uses treatment methods including dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, solution-focused brief therapy, and positive psychology. Maggie also incorporates wellness strategies such as mindfulness, nutrition, physical activity, and healthy sleep habits and routines.
Are you feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, unmotivated, or stuck? Are these difficulties impacting your ability to engage in life to the fullest? Reaching out for help is often the hardest step. Maggie is ready to work alongside you to discover your innate strengths and opportunities for growth.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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My go-to approach for helping people in grief and loss counseling is helping clients come to terms and process the loss in the particular manner that is unique to them. I find this to be helpful since everyone grieves differently.
I help people come to terms with the loss, deal with the feelings associated with it, and eventually come to terms/achieve closure.
I know when the client is making meaningful progress when they are not experiencing/interacting with the world through the lens of grief.
Clients can supplement their time in grief & loss counseling with group therapy.
To prepare for their first grief & loss counseling session and individual can simply come as they are!
Grief and loss counseling helps people grieve difficult losses including the death of a loved one, the loss of a job, or the end of a relationship. It helps people navigate their grief process and eventually accept, understand, and move forward from their loss. Thriveworks grief therapists in Framingham, MA have specific experience, training, and skills that enable them to best support grieving individuals.
Grief and loss counseling isn’t one-size-fits-all, but it involves sharing about your loss and then working with your counselor to acknowledge and accept your new reality in its wake. Your provider at Thriveworks in Framingham, MA will design your treatment plan around your unique needs and goals for therapy, applying the counseling techniques that best support them.
If you have recently experienced an event like the death of a loved one, a breakup or divorce, the loss of a job, or another major life change, then you may want to seek grief and loss counseling. Grief can be caused by many experiences and events, so if you feel that you are having trouble moving on from a certain event or find that it is still impacting your life and functioning, grief and loss counseling can help you process it more effectively so that you can move on and once again find fulfillment and satisfaction in your life.
There are many counseling theories for treating grief, one of the most frequently used being the dual process model of grief which helps people acknowledge who or what they’ve lost through rumination while also adjusting to the new roles and identities that this loss has now placed on them. There are also many commonly used therapy approaches used in grief and loss counseling, including Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and traumatic grief therapy.
Grief & loss counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
For many, grief and loss counseling lasts for about 6 months. For others, it may last shorter or longer, depending on the severity of their loss and their grief.
Have you suffered a great loss recently? Think about working with a grief counselor at Thriveworks Counseling in Framingham. Our grief counselors understand just how excruciating the grief process can be; they also know how to guide you and support you through this process. If you’re interested in their guidance and support, give Thriveworks Framingham a call at (508) 392-4269. One of our scheduling specialists will help you to set up an appointment at your earliest convenience.
Grief is our response to the loss of someone or something important. There are different types of grief, including normal grief and complicated grief. Normal grief comes with many different emotions, like sadness, anger, fear, even confusion, as well as an inability to carry on with one’s normal day to day. The good news is, with the proper support, someone with normal grief can get back to their happy, healthy self over a relatively short period of time. Complicated grief, on the other hand, is a little more involved. Those who experience complicated grief enter a really difficult mental and emotional space. They feel distressed and can become depressed for an extended period of time after their loss. And often, they need help properly processing this loss so they can move forward with their lives.
You might have complicated grief and could benefit from grief counseling if you exhibit the following symptoms for at least six months (or longer):
Complicated grief can manifest in an individual in different ways. If you’re experiencing the above symptoms after a heartbreaking loss, consider working with a grief counselor. We want to help you process your loss and the difficult emotions that come with it.
The grief counselors at Thriveworks Counseling in Framingham want to help you grieve well, heal, and live a happy life again. They have the knowledge, the training, and the experience to help you during this extremely difficult time. Not to mention, the space at our office is a safe, nonjudgmental space—we want you to feel comfortable opening up about your loss, an essential part of the healing process. Plus, we offer evening and weekend sessions, accept most major insurances, provide in-person and online care, and offer many additional benefits.
Give us a call at (508) 392-4269 to schedule a grief counseling appointment. Our counselors are eager to help you grieve properly and live better.
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