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The core values that guide our work together will be rooted in empathic understanding, validation, and the creative use of evidenc...
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The core values that guide our work together will be rooted in empathic understanding, validation, and the creative use of evidence-based treatments.
Nicolle Rubino is a Licensed Mental Health Clinician who has spent 7 years working in the mental health field providing crisis care to adults and adolescents needing partial hospitalization treatment. Her specialties include safety planning, de-escalation, and stabilization. She has focused on helping people explore and gain insight into mental health struggles and how to cope and grow from those experiences. Nicolle is an art therapist who is trained in the utilization of creative directives for expressive interventions and has experience working with significant depression, anxiety, trauma, and life stressors.
Nicolle received her Master's in Mental Health Counseling and Art Therapy from Lesley University, where she was able to develop skills based in clinical psychology and creative expression. Nicolle pulls from a variety of evidence-based approaches such as mindfulness, person-centered, cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, and expressive therapies.
Nicolle would be honored to be a part of your mental health healing and growth. She looks forward to walking with you on that journey and wants you to know how proud you should be of yourself for making the decision to get the support you need and deserve.
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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.
As a woman of color and a mom myself, I understand the issues our different communities are presented with on a daily basis with ...
As a woman of color and a mom myself, I understand the issues our different communities are presented with on a daily basis with varying perspectives.
Afreen Nizami is a resident Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with over 5 years experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping children, adolescents, young adults, and adults, and couples address their unique challenges and live more fulfilled lives. Afreen specializes in depression, anxiety, PSTD, grief, trauma, school stress, relationship problems, and life transitions.
Afreen completed her Master's degree of Counseling Psychology at Northeastern University. Afreen utilizes multiple approaches including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and many more.
Afreen is confident that she would be able to support you in your journey to live a more fulfilled life by helping you gain new techniques, perspectives, and coping skills. If you are ready to do the work, schedule an appointment with her today.
Having experienced both the highs and the setbacks life brings, I’ve learned that resilience begins within. There is strength in b...
Having experienced both the highs and the setbacks life brings, I’ve learned that resilience begins within. There is strength in being your own strongest supporter, holding yourself accountable, and choosing to move forward — even when circumstances are challenging.
I am a dedicated mental health clinician supporting individuals across a broad spectrum of conditions, including generalized anxiety, panic attacks, depression, trauma and PTSD, mood disorders, ADHD, emotional dysregulation, grief and loss, self-esteem struggles, family conflict, and major life transitions. I also work with individuals navigating stress related to school, work, relationships, and legal or systemic involvement. I offer a steady, compassionate presence while encouraging accountability, resilience, and growth—meeting each person where they are and supporting them at a pace that is realistic and sustainable.
My approach is grounded in person-centered care, clinical structure, and practical skill-building. I integrate CBT, strengths-based interventions, and trauma-informed care to help clients build insight, emotional regulation, and healthier coping strategies. I'm someone who listens deeply and helps you build real tools for life outside of sessions.
If you've been quietly carrying more than most people realize, I want you to know that I see that. You deserve a space where you don't have to perform or overexplain. Wherever you are—overwhelmed, numb, motivated, or hesitant—you are worthy of support. Change doesn't require fearlessness; it simply asks that you be willing.
As an international student and immigrant, I bring both professional training and lived experience to my work. I understand the co...
As an international student and immigrant, I bring both professional training and lived experience to my work. I understand the complexities of identity, cultural adjustment, and the pressure to meet high personal and external expectations. I'm especially attuned to clients who feel overwhelmed, stuck in cycles of overthinking, or disconnected from their sense of direction.
Hello, I'm Zhiran (Jack) Li, a Mental Health Counselor with 4 years of experience helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, and life transitions. As an international student and immigrant, I understand the unique pressures of balancing expectations, adapting to change, and finding a sense of belonging. I often work with clients who feel overwhelmed, stuck in patterns of overthinking, struggling with self-doubt, or seeking greater clarity, confidence, and direction in their personal and professional lives.
My approach is collaborative, practical, and goal-oriented. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy, I help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns, develop effective coping strategies, and build resilience. Clients can expect a supportive, nonjudgmental space where they gain insight and tools to create meaningful change.
I know reaching out for support can feel like a big step, and I honor the courage it takes to begin. My hope is to provide a space where you feel understood, supported, and not alone in what you're facing. If you're ready to start making meaningful change, I invite you to take the next step and begin this process together.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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Teen counseling helps young individuals better understand and manage the challenges that affect their mental health. Common challenges amongst teens include anxiety, depression, ADHD, and problematic relationships with food.
Teen counseling works by using multiple techniques, tailored to fit the teen’s unique needs — based on their age group, their challenges, and the severity of their challenges. It might involve cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, art therapy, and others for varying ages. In any case, Thriveworks teen therapists in Franklin have the expertise and experience to help young individuals at their level.
Signs that teens might need Teen counseling can be very subjective, as they are experiencing many changes and can have intense reactions to them. As parents, you know your child best and are best equipped to judge whether certain reactions are standard behaviors for your teen or whether they might be hinting at a larger problem. Even so, there are a few common signs and events that often point to a need for therapy, such as experiencing divorce or loss, grief, consistent low moods, teens distancing themselves and becoming isolated, losing interest in hobbies, excessive anger or irritability, substance use issues, and suicidal ideation, among others.
Teen counseling providers at Thriveworks in Franklin, MA offer both in person and online therapy by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The length of teen counseling depends on your teen’s needs as well as the goals that you and their therapist might have for them. Generally, teen counseling sessions will last for several months.
It makes sense some teenagers are unhappy, stressed, and unhealthy! They have a lot going on! Adolescents also process the world differently. They have different priorities, emotional responses, and ways of problem solving than adults do. So how can you as a parent provide a happy, fulfilling life for your kids when you don’t even understand what’s going on? Sometimes it can seem like not enough love in the world will do it.
But you aren’t alone. Thriveworks Franklin has years of experience working with teenagers. No one can love your child in the way you do. And it is neither yours nor theirs fault that they’re struggling in some capacity. Counseling can shed a little light onto your adolescent’s struggles and help guide you both towards a happier, healthier life. You can get them the help they need by calling an adolescent counselor or therapist at Thriveworks Franklin at 617-360-7210.
Every session at Franklin Thriveworks will be different. This is because the two things every session will be is judgment-free and client-first. Your goals and vision are the most important part of a counseling session, and what exactly we talk about or do will be based off of that!
There is also no reason too big or too small that counseling can’t help with. Although we understand it can be a confusing and even scary decision-making process. To make it easier, here are some issues we see teenagers for:
Every session will be unique! Our Thriveworks Franklin Adolescent counselors have many tools and years of experience to bring to the table, but much of it depends on your unique situation and personality.
For some teenagers, traditional talk therapy is all they need. Encouragement and the space to verbally work through problems is incredibly powerful. For others, we might employ techniques such as:
There are some dark times in the teenage years. But no matter how the situation may look, there is always hope. Franklin Thriveworks is here and excited to walk alongside your teen as they work towards the happy, fulfilling life they deserve! Make an appointment to see a therapist or counselor at Thriveworks Franklin today by calling 617-360-7210.
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