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Rhiannon Leigh is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with experience working with adolescents and young adults with diverse needs and challenges. Rhiannon has experience working with neurodivergent populations and treating autism spectrum disorder, down syndrome, ADHD, anxiety, and depression. She loves helping individuals build confidence, connections with others, and a positive sense of self. Rhiannon completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Simmons University and has experience working in special education at the high school level, which has given her the opportunity to work with diverse populations in a variety of settings.
Rhiannon utilizes multiple treatment approaches including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy. Additionally, Rhiannon uses a strength-based approach and finds joy in helping others build confidence by focusing on their abilities—what they can do rather than what they can't.
Rhiannon seeks to create flexible working relationships with clients built upon collaboration, client strengths, and warmth within sessions. Rhiannon currently has telehealth appointments available and is looking forward to connecting with you!
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As a young woman who has allowed self-esteem, confidence, and anxiety to get in the way of life, I understand how difficult it can...
As a young woman who has allowed self-esteem, confidence, and anxiety to get in the way of life, I understand how difficult it can be to move past these issues and into a place of comfort and confidence.
Sara Phipps is an MA-level clinician working towards her LMHC licensure in Massachusetts. Sara has 8 years of experience working as a practitioner in various settings. She has helped these individuals with oppositional behaviors, depression, anxiety, suicide ideation, trauma, anger management, communication, and utilizing coping skills to regulate emotions. She is compassionate, understanding, and willing to work with her client based on their individual needs.
Sara received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a concentration in Forensic Psychology at Southern New Hampshire University and received her Master of Arts in Clinical and Mental Health counseling through Southern New Hampshire University as well.
Sara uses a mix of therapy approaches because she believes that every client is different and that every client should have their own customized treatment. Therapy approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused, person-centered, and mindfulness-based techniques. Sara always maintains a positive approach and keeps her clients' needs and wants in mind.
Sara looks at the importance of building a good and honest relationship between counselor and client. This includes building off the strengths that the client is willing to bring to the table. By incorporating strengths and skills that the client already possesses, Sara and the individual can reach the intended goals.
As a queer-identified woman and first generation immigrant, I empathize with the experiences of those processing complex and nuanc...
As a queer-identified woman and first generation immigrant, I empathize with the experiences of those processing complex and nuanced issues, offering compassion and professional support
Esther Schwartz is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who has over 7 years of experience working closely with teens, adults, and seniors who are faced with grief, anxiety depression, chronic stress, anger issues, dysfunctional relationships, family conflict, and much more.
Esther attended Simmons University and received her Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work. Esther is passionate about helping people live a life full of authenticity and confidence; holding steadfast to the belief that all people deserve a safe and supportive place to feel heard, move through challenges, and develop insight. Throughout the therapeutic journey, Esther guides her clients in the process of identifying, embracing, and integrating new skills and self-understanding. She focuses her treatment on maintaining a collaborative, respectful, and mindful relationship with her clients.
Esther will work closely with you to achieve freedom, space, and objectivity from pain and suffering; central to her practice is the belief that each person has within them a profound and innate ability to heal. Esther uses a collaborative, evidence-based, holistic, and strengths-based approach to treatment. In doing so, she is able to guide her clients to achieve their clinical goals. Esther is also a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and brings this into her practice as an ally and advocate. Additionally, as a first-generation immigrant, she draws upon these experiences to inform compassionate, personalized, and culturally competent care.
As an Asian American therapist, I bring a blend of cultural sensitivity and professional expertise to sessions, ensuring that your...
As an Asian American therapist, I bring a blend of cultural sensitivity and professional expertise to sessions, ensuring that your story is met with empathy and understanding as we work together towards your personal growth and well-being.
Tracy Tran is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 8 years of experience serving diverse populations. Throughout her career, she has worked with individuals, families, and groups, navigating challenges related to anxiety, depression, trauma, and interpersonal relationships. Tracy is a compassionate and dedicated therapist committed to helping others achieve their goals and improve their well-being. She provides a safe and supportive space where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings without judgment, and works collaboratively with them to develop personalized treatment plans that meet their unique needs.
Tracy earned her Master of Social Work from Boston College. She uses cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness-based techniques. As an Asian American, Tracy brings a culturally sensitive approach to her practice.
Tracy is dedicated to fostering a supportive space where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions. Reach out to Tracy to start your journey toward well-being.
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My approach to counseling people experiencing grief and loss is first to listen, validate, and bear witness to their experience. I also find that reframing this experience is often very helpful, as people tend to feel they should “get over” the loss of someone or something very important to them. Leaving room for the thought that you may always feel a sense of grief/loss when someone/something is so important, but that you will learn to incorporate that loss into your life can be very helpful.
Some of the tools that can be helpful in processing grief and loss include mindfulness, developing or finding meaningful ways to remember and make space for the loss, and other reflective practices such as journaling. That said, every person is unique, and I try to find ways that make sense to the individual rather than taking a prescribed approach.
I can see that a client is making progress when they begin to find more joy in life and have more hope for the future.
Clients generally make more progress when they set aside time in between appointments to practice some of the suggestions from sessions and let me know what was most helpful in the next session.
To prepare for a first grief and loss counseling session, a person can think about what would be most helpful to share during the session. For example, if someone is having very distressing mental health symptoms that are interfering with their daily life in a significant way, that would be crucial to discuss. It is also important to communicate preferences and the meaning this loss has for a person so that I can meet their needs better.
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 Lexington, 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 Lexington, 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.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Lexington is located off of Massachusetts Ave. We share a building with other businesses, including Clay Oven and Limited to Endodontics. Our office is on the second floor. Across the street is a post office.
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