Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS, +25 more
Medical / Health Issues, Behavioral Issues, Infidelity, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, +9 more
As an experienced therapist, I am passionate about helping people and focusing on achieving their goals, and I am excited to learn how I can best support you.
Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS, Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO), Carelon, Carelon | Medicare Advantage, Cigna | Evernorth, Compsych, Fallon Health | Medicare Advantage, Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network, First Health Network, Harvard Pilgrim, Humana Medicare Advantage, JP Farley Corporation, Mass General Brigham (Optum), Medicare Massachusetts, Multi Plan PHCS, Optum Serve, Railroad Medicare , Tricare East | Out of Network Provider, Tufts Health Plan, Tufts Health Plan Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare | Optum, Wellsense Health Plan, Cigna | Evernorth EAP, Quest Behavioral Health , United Healthcare | Optum EAP
Medical / Health Issues, Behavioral Issues, Infidelity, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Sleep / Insomnia, Life Transition, Anxiety, Depression, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Anger Management, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Divorce, Grief
Serves ages 65+, 11-13, 18-64, 14-17
About John
"As an experienced therapist, I am passionate about helping people and focusing on achieving their goals, and I am excited to learn how I can best support you."
John Cleary is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over 12 years of experience. He specializes in working with teens, adults, and seniors who have a range of concerns, including chronic illness, depression, anxiety, ADHD, stress, behavioral problems, and anger.
John earned a Master’s in Social Work from West Virginia University. He uses a variety of clinical approaches targeted to specific needs and challenges, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, solution-focused therapy, and motivational interviewing.
John understands how important it is to find someone you can trust with your goals, and he would love to hear your story and explore how he can best help you. Reach out today to schedule an appointment with John!
Education and training
Years in practice
12 years
Graduating Institute
West Virginia University
Graduating Degree
Master of Social Work
Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS, +24 more
Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Women’s Issues, Sleep / Insomnia, +7 more
Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS, Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO), Carelon, Cigna | Evernorth, Compsych, Fallon Health | Medicare Advantage, Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network, First Health Network, Harvard Pilgrim, Humana Medicare Advantage, JP Farley Corporation, Mass General Brigham (Optum), Medicare Massachusetts, Multi Plan PHCS, Optum Serve, Railroad Medicare , Tufts Health Plan, Tufts Health Plan Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare | Optum, Wellsense Health Plan, Cigna | Evernorth EAP, Magellan, Quest Behavioral Health , United Healthcare | Optum EAP
Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Women’s Issues, Sleep / Insomnia, Relationships, Anxiety, Depression, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Anger Management, Divorce, Grief
Serves ages 65+, 18-64
About Ashley
Ashley Kitchen-Sweet is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 8 years of specialized experience in guiding adults through depression, anxiety, and pivotal life transitions. Her journey with clients begins with a foundation of empathy and commitment, creating a welcoming and transformative environment from the outset. Ashley is adept at adapting her approach to cater to the needs and strengths of her clients, always with an eye toward cultural sensitivity and personal preferences. Her therapy is not just about addressing challenges; it's about crafting a tailored path that aligns with each client's values and life goals.
Ashley has a bachelor’s in Sociology from the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. She uses an array of techniques, including collaborative, strengths-based, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness-based, and solutions-focused strategies, ensuring that therapy resonates with each client.
Ashley is committed to working collaboratively with clients to set and achieve goals, empowering them to build a fulfilling life. This commitment to building a meaningful therapist-client relationship is central to her approach, recognizing that a trusted partnership can significantly enhance the therapeutic experience and outcomes.
Education and training
Years in practice
5.5 years
Graduating Institute
Walden University
Graduating Degree
MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS, +26 more
Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma / PTSD, +3 more
As an individual who has worked with a wide variety of individuals from all backgrounds, I have come to understand the importance of striving to understand each individual’s unique life story and how best to support him/her to achieve his/her goals.
Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS, Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO), Carelon, Carelon | Medicare Advantage, Cigna | Evernorth, Compsych, Fallon Health | Medicare Advantage, Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network, First Health Network, Harvard Pilgrim, Humana Medicare Advantage, JP Farley Corporation, Mass General Brigham (Optum), Medicare Massachusetts, Multi Plan PHCS, Optum Serve, Railroad Medicare , Tricare East | Out of Network Provider, Tufts Health Plan, Tufts Health Plan Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare | Optum, Wellsense Health Plan, Cigna | Evernorth EAP, Magellan, Quest Behavioral Health , United Healthcare | Optum EAP
Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma / PTSD, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Anger Management, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
Serves ages 18-64
About Catherine
"As an individual who has worked with a wide variety of individuals from all backgrounds, I have come to understand the importance of striving to understand each individual’s unique life story and how best to support him/her to achieve his/her goals."
Catherine Patten is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with over 12 years of professional experience helping teens, adults, and seniors to work through their anxiety, depression, anger, borderline personality disorder (BPD), poor coping skills, anxiety, dysfunctional relationships, low self-esteem, and more.
Her past experience includes working in a mental health outreach program with individuals who struggle with chronic mental health issues. Catherine has also provided short-term therapy to individuals while working in this capacity. Catherine understands the importance of striving to understand each individual’s unique life story and how best to support him/her to achieve his/her goals. She's found schema therapy to be effective in working with many individuals across many walks of life.
Catherine enjoys using a strengths-based view with many clients, in which they can separate who they are from the challenges they have been through in their lives. She also uses motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectal behavioral therapy (DBT) at times to elicit goals and self-discovery.
Catherine is here to help you work through the past trauma and any associated negative self-dialogue that is often the result and part of what can cause clients to feel stuck. She's am here to listen, learn, and truly understand where you have been, where you are, and where you would like to be. Catherine believes it is an honor to be able to share in someone’s story and be able to offer support.
Education and training
Years in practice
12 years
Graduating Institute
University of Massachusetts Boston
Graduating Degree
Master's in Mental Health Counseling
Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS, +25 more
Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Addiction, Relationships, Anxiety, +4 more
Starting therapy is a courageous first step to making changes and feeling empowered.
Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS, Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO), Carelon, Carelon | Medicare Advantage, Cigna | Evernorth, Compsych, Fallon Health | Medicare Advantage, Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network, First Health Network, Harvard Pilgrim, Humana Medicare Advantage, JP Farley Corporation, Mass General Brigham (Optum), Medicare Massachusetts, Multi Plan PHCS, Optum Serve, Railroad Medicare , Tricare East | Out of Network Provider, Tufts Health Plan, Tufts Health Plan Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare | Optum, Wellsense Health Plan, Cigna | Evernorth EAP, Quest Behavioral Health , United Healthcare | Optum EAP
Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Addiction, Relationships, Anxiety, Depression, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Anger Management, Career Counseling
Serves ages 65+, 18-64
About Samantha
"Starting therapy is a courageous first step to making changes and feeling empowered."
Samantha is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 6 years of experience in the mental health field. Her clinical experience has focused on helping adults 18+ to work through their fears and develop attainable goals. Her experience treating patients in community health centers, schools, and in-patient facilities has assisted in developing her understanding of how to help her clients work through milestone events. Samantha specializes in anxiety, depression, and substance use, as well as anger and stress management.
Samantha completed her Master of Social Work at Boston University School of Social Work. Samantha incorporates a variety of modalities including CBT, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness-based interventions for adults over the age of 18.
Changing perspective is what helps shift roadblocks into challenges that can be overcome. Schedule a session with Samantha to begin understanding your needs and how to create change in a meaningful and lasting way.
Education and training
Years in practice
6 years
Graduating Institute
Boston University School of Social Work
Graduating Degree
Master of Social Work
Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS, +26 more
Self Esteem, Women’s Issues, Addiction, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, +6 more
The world can feel very loud and overwhelming, and I am here to help guide you through the difficult times that life can bring and help you work toward being the healthiest version of yourself.
Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS, Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO), Carelon, Carelon | Medicare Advantage, Cigna | Evernorth, Compsych, Fallon Health | Medicare Advantage, Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network, First Health Network, Harvard Pilgrim, Humana Medicare Advantage, JP Farley Corporation, Mass General Brigham (Optum), Medicare Massachusetts, Multi Plan PHCS, Optum Serve, Railroad Medicare , Tricare East | Out of Network Provider, Tufts Health Plan, Tufts Health Plan Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare | Optum, Wellsense Health Plan, Cigna | Evernorth EAP, Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage, Quest Behavioral Health , United Healthcare | Optum EAP
Self Esteem, Women’s Issues, Addiction, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Anger Management, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Career Counseling, Grief
Serves ages 65+, 18-64
About Hannah
"The world can feel very loud and overwhelming, and I am here to help guide you through the difficult times that life can bring and help you work toward being the healthiest version of yourself.
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Hannah Fishman is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW). Hannah has been working in the mental health field for five years. Hannah is passionate about working with adults (18+) who are struggling with a wide variety of mental health issues and looking for guidance and support. Hannah specializes in anxiety, depression, personality disorders, stress, and anger issues, as well as those battling co-occurring disorders, including mental health diagnoses and substance abuse disorders.
Hannah holds a master's in social work from Our Lady of the Lake University. Hannah utilizes cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based therapy, client-centered therapy, and motivational interviewing to help her clients learn healthier ways to cope, grow, and work toward their personal goals.
Hannah believes that individuals are able to learn from difficult situations they have experienced or are dealing with by addressing debilitating thoughts and emotions. She is confident she can help you feel heard and accepted in a safe and therapeutic space. If you are ready to become the best version of you, book an appointment with her today!
Education and training
Years in practice
4 years
Graduating Institute
Our Lady of the Lake University
Graduating Degree
Master of Social Work
Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS, +24 more
Bipolar Disorder, Life Transition, Depression, Trauma / PTSD, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress
I believe one of the most important things I can do as your therapist is to provide a safe and supportive environment that allows for trust and exploration.
Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS, Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO), Carelon, Cigna | Evernorth, Compsych, Fallon Health | Medicare Advantage, Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network, First Health Network, Harvard Pilgrim, Humana Medicare Advantage, JP Farley Corporation, Medicare Massachusetts, Multi Plan PHCS, Optum Serve, Railroad Medicare , Tricare East | Out of Network Provider, Tufts Health Plan, Tufts Health Plan Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare | Optum, Wellsense Health Plan, Cigna | Evernorth EAP, Magellan, Tricare West, United Healthcare | Optum EAP
Bipolar Disorder, Life Transition, Depression, Trauma / PTSD, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress
Serves ages 11-13, 14-17
About Christopher
"I believe one of the most important things I can do as your therapist is to provide a safe and supportive environment that allows for trust and exploration."
Christopher Hawkins (AKA Topher) is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). He has spent years honing his skills in different settings working with children, adolescents, adults, and their families struggling with the impact trauma, depression, anxiety, bipolar, and other mental health disorders can have on the individual, family, and their behaviors.
This experience, combined with the Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling earned at Lesley University, has shown the importance of working collaboratively with the individual, family, and community resources to create a complete picture of the client’s needs. Using both evidence-based practices and expressive therapies, Christopher works with the client to strengthen the apparatus they may require for growth and change.
Christopher’s goal for every person and family that he works with is for both the individual and family dynamic to increase their ability to enhance communication, access coping skills, and gain a deeper understanding of self and their relationship to self and others to promote healing and become more self-reliant. If you are ready to begin this journey, schedule an appointment with him today.
Education and training
Years in practice
11 years
Graduating Institute
Lesley University
Graduating Degree
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS, +26 more
Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Anxiety, Depression, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, +2 more
As an African American male, I understand the unique challenges associated with engaging with a mental health professional. Through building trust in a safe environment, I will work to assist you to learn more about your strengths and how to use them to manage concerns in your life.
Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS, Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO), Carelon, Cigna | Evernorth, Compsych, Fallon Health | Medicare Advantage, Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network, First Health Network, Harvard Pilgrim, Humana Medicare Advantage, JP Farley Corporation, Mass General Brigham (Optum), Medicare Massachusetts, Multi Plan PHCS, Optum Serve, Railroad Medicare , Tricare East | Out of Network Provider, Tufts Health Plan, Tufts Health Plan Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare | Optum, Wellsense Health Plan, Cigna | Evernorth EAP, Indiana University Health Plan, Indiana University Health Plan Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO), Quest Behavioral Health , United Healthcare | Optum EAP
Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Anxiety, Depression, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Anger Management, Grief
Serves ages 65+, 18-64
About Martin
"As an African American male, I understand the unique challenges associated with engaging with a mental health professional. Through building trust in a safe environment, I will work to assist you to learn more about your strengths and how to use them to manage concerns in your life. "
Martin F. Hill, Sr., PhD, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has over 25 years of clinical experience and 15 years of teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Dr. Hill is experienced in addressing multicultural and LGBTQIA+ issues. He is flexible, encouraging, optimistic, and focused on improving overall wellbeing of each client.
Dr. Hill completed his Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology at Indiana University-Bloomington. He completed both his Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling and his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Counseling Psychology at Michigan State University. Dr. Hill is a native of Detroit, MI.
Dr. Hill is very engaging with clients in establishing a strong therapeutic relationship. He uses cognitive behavioral techniques centered on addressing emotional concerns, developing solutions using evidenced-backed techniques, and promoting client-centered approaches.
Education and training
Years in practice
25 years
Graduating Institute
Michigan State University
Graduating Degree
Doctorate in Counseling Psychology
