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Lena Nganga is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with more than 15 years of experience assisting teens, adults...
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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.
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Having had an upbringing in the suburban Midwest of the United States where uniqueness was often minimized rather than celebrated,...
Having had an upbringing in the suburban Midwest of the United States where uniqueness was often minimized rather than celebrated, I look forward to searching carefully for what is unique and precious within every individual's experience. Fitting-in helps us to feel secure and is often necessary in society: nonetheless what you feel, think, or experience outside of culturally sanctioned contexts is important, meaningful, and likely points to strengths you may not even know you have. My hope is that in working together you come to feel empowered in your unique perspectives and capabilities.
Gretchen Witt is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the states of Massachusetts and New York. Her prior clinical experience includes working with adults (ages 18 to 80+) encountering divorce, job loss, bereavement, physiological changes linked with aging, gender-identity transition, and diagnosis with chronic diseases (Diabetes, Lupus, Lyme, Chron’s, etc.); young adults (age 18+) who are leaving home for the first time to enter college or choose a career path; individuals who have recently become new parents; parents managing a work-life balance; parents encountering “the empty nest syndrome”; women who have recently returned to independent living following prison release; terminally-ill individuals in hospice and end-of-life care; individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (including those on the autism spectrum, those recovering from a stroke, those with traumatic brain injuries) and intellectually and developmentally disabled (IDD) men and women navigating intimate relationships involving domestic violence.
Every individual deserves to find a meaningful sense of purpose, direction, and belonging. Many individuals find themselves wanting the support of counseling following loss or change; presenting to therapy without an identified catalyst does not preclude Gretchen’s thorough understanding of and support for individuals living with the everyday burden of managing major depressive disorder, bipolar depression, anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, personality disorders, eating disorders, alcohol and substance abuse problems, and more. Individuals questioning their sexual identity, LGBTQ, and BIPOC clients are welcome and will be affirmed as their authentic selves.
Gretchen is trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). She has found the DBT approach to be widely, and wildly, helpful for clients with treatment-resistant depression and mood disorders. Gretchen has leadership experience in group settings, having led two (2) DBT groups for more than three (3) years, as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy groups, Social Skills Groups, and The Skills Systems (emotion regulation techniques for those with different abilities).
In addition to DBT, other therapeutic modalities used in individual sessions with Gretchen include psychodynamic techniques, narrative therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Culturally Sensitive Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), creative arts therapy, and expressive arts therapy. Clients interested in mind-body based philosophies (yoga, meditation, Tai Chi, QiGong), clients engaged in twelve-step recovery programs like Alcoholics Anonymous or Al-Anon, and clients whose religious faith is a strong source of support, are welcome to discuss and incorporate these (or similar practices) into their larger treatment plan while working in therapy.
As a psychoanalyst, I use a client-centered, holistic approach that prioritizes the human being beyond the diagnosis, and connects...
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!
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 21 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.
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My go-to approach for helping people in PTSD/trauma therapy is talk-based therapy. I find that someone feeling heard and understood can bring feelings of relief.
I teach the following tools in PTSD/trauma:
I know a client is making meaningful progress when they can reflect on trauma without the memories/emotions controlling them.
Clients can supplement their individual trauma therapy with group work.
To prepare for their first trauma therapy session, someone can simply show up!
At Thriveworks, Trauma/PTSD therapy involves dedicated efforts to address and navigate through past and/or recent traumatic events. Therapists specializing in trauma create a secure environment to process and heal from these experiences, aiming to reduce trauma-related symptoms and enhance overall quality of life.
Our Thriveworks providers use Trauma/PTSD therapy treatments like eye movement desensitization and reprocessing EMDR, CBT, and exposure therapy with the goal of helping clients process the traumatic events they have experienced so that they can to start feeling safe and secure again.
The symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can vary but often include:
The best way to overcome PTSD triggers is to seek the assistance of a professional therapist, such as those at Thriveworks, who can help you to understand and treat your PTSD triggers.
In most cases, a therapist who specializes in Trauma/PTSD therapy is the best type of mental health professional to address the symptoms of PTSD.
PTSD/trauma therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
If a client is working through a single traumatic event that occurred as an adult, trauma or PTSD therapy may only take a few months, but in general, it can take a year or more to effectively treat trauma symptoms and PTSD. The duration of treatment is highly dependent on the client and the severity of their symptoms.
The success rate of therapy for PTSD depends entirely on the individual’s symptoms, commitment to attending sessions, and personal abilities.
Trauma and PTSD can make you feel terrible: It can come with troubling memories and flashbacks that put you right back in the distressing event. Know that you don’t have to manage these symptoms alone. A trauma therapist or psychologist at Thriveworks in Framingham can help you process your trauma, manage your symptoms, and live better post-trauma. They will lead with their caring nature and, of course, their skills and tools specific to trauma. If you are ready to schedule an appointment, give us a call at (508) 392-4269. We’ll be here.
Someone can develop PTSD after experiencing a traumatic event, be it a physically or mentally dangerous event. Garrett Ellis, Licensed Mental Health Counselor at our Framingham office explains what this might look like: “The major symptoms of PTSD include recurrent, involuntary, and intrusive memories of a traumatic event, distressing dreams related to the event(s), flashbacks, avoidance of or efforts to avoid distressing memories, thoughts, or feelings associated with the traumatic event(s), avoidance of external reminders (people, places, activities, situations, etc.), persistent feelings of fear, horror, anger, guilt, shame, etc., hypervigilance, sleep disturbance, and difficulty focusing and concentrating.”
Are you currently experiencing a combination of the above symptoms? Do you feel helpless or hopeless after your traumatic event? Get the help and support you need in trauma therapy at Thriveworks Counseling in Framingham.
There are several effective approaches to trauma or PTSD therapy, which include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). Your therapist will first get to know you a little better before they determine the best plan of treatment. They will want to know about the symptoms you have been experiencing, as well as any goals you have identified for this process.
That said, you can count on a supportive space for working through your trauma at Thriveworks Counseling. “Experiencing trauma is life-changing, and can have a great impact on our ability to function effectively. Therapy can help by establishing a safe, trusting, and secure professional relationship, learning effective coping mechanisms that allow one to manage their symptoms, and defining the trauma and exploring its impact on function,” says Ellis. “It is through this process that the individual can work through their trauma, gain insight and skills, and begin working towards recovery.”
Trauma can have a long-term, even lasting impact on our physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. While it isn’t our fault that we witnessed such a distressing event, it is our responsibility to ensure that we get the help that we need. Find help and healing in trauma therapy at Thriveworks Counseling in Framingham.
We have trauma and PTSD therapists on staff who are ready to assist you on your journey. If or when you are ready to schedule your appointment, give us a call at (508) 392-4269. We offer evening and weekend sessions, accept most major insurances, provide same-wee appointments, and offer additional benefits.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Framingham is located in the Crown Building near the intersection of Worcester Road and Cochituate Road, off Route 9. It is situated right by Sucker Pond and close to the Framingham District Court The office is in a four-story glass professional building. Enter through the main lobby to access Suite 406 on the fourth floor.
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