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As an African American male, I understand the unique challenges associated with engaging with a mental health professional. Throug...
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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.
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I believe one of the most important things I can do as your therapist is to provide a safe and supportive environment that allows ...
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.
Starting therapy is a leap of faith— it means trusting someone to be there at vulnerable moments....
Starting therapy is a leap of faith— it means trusting someone to be there at vulnerable moments.
In her role as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Katya helps individuals of all ages achieve their goals in functional and productive ways. Her deep understanding of mental health is demonstrated by her consistent empathy coupled with a no-nonsense approach to identifying obstacles and dealing with interfering behaviors. Katya is passionate about empowering her clients using psychoeducation and helping them develop a powerful toolbox of coping skills that foster self-reliance as they move through life’s challenges. Katya earned her Master’s degree from Boston University.
Working in various clinical environments, Katya became well-versed in the realities of mental health issues. As a mom and therapist, she managed the challenges of competing roles. This is pivotal to her clinical approach. She favors tenets of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and cognitive behavioral therapy to encourage her clients to reach their goals.
Too often we think that we must tough it out on our own, and yet you are considering bucking that notion! You don’t need to struggle alone. Katya is ready to support your journey to a healthier self, so take that first step and schedule your appointment!
I have a wide range of experience with behavioral health disorders that include bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, PTSD, mood ...
I have a wide range of experience with behavioral health disorders that include bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, PTSD, mood disorders, and substance use disorders, as well as various treatment modalities. Empathy and building a trusting relationship are essential in treatment. From there, we can make changes to help you get to a better place.
Danielle Simon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Massachusetts with 15 years of professional work treating various behavioral health disorders. Together, you will identify your behavioral health needs and learn strategies that work best to improve your mental health. She has a wide range of experience with disorders, including bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, PTSD, mood disorders, and substance use disorders. Danielle earned a Master of Social Work in Mental Health from Boston College. She believes in treating everyone with respect and empathy.
Danielle has a person-centered approach focused on care, support, and treatment elements that matter most to you. She uses various treatment modalities: CBT, trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, strength-based therapy, and couples therapy.
Identifying the root causes of behavioral health issues can be challenging, so Danielle will stick with clients through the journey to help them find those causes. If you are ready to take this journey with Danielle, schedule an appointment today.
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My go-to approach for helping people in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is creating a safe and comfortable environment.
I teach mindfulness, coping skills, and critical thinking skills.
I know a client is making meaningful progress in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) when they consistently utilize learned skills.
Clients can supplement their time in cognitive behavioral therapy with daily reflection and journaling.
To prepare for their first session, an individual can identify daily challenges and how they would like to work through them.
At Thriveworks, Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a widely recognized and evidence-based form of psychotherapy or talk therapy. It focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns, emotions, and behaviors that can contribute to various mental health issues or challenges that people are struggling with.
Cognitive behavioral therapists specialize in Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and can help you to identify and comprehend your thought patterns, which often encompass automatic negative thoughts, cognitive distortions, and self-defeating beliefs. Once these negative thought patterns are pinpointed, cognitive behavioral therapists aim to challenge and replace them with the objective of fostering more constructive and logical thinking. In addition, these therapists place significant emphasis on implementing positive behavioral changes based on the newly established, healthier thought patterns.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is particularly effective for addressing conditions like anxiety disorders, depression, phobias, and obsessive-compulsive disorders. It focuses on identifying and modifying negative thought patterns and behaviors, making it well-suited for issues related to distorted thinking and emotional regulation.
At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.
The success rate of CBT varies depending on the intentions of the client and their condition(s).
The selection between cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is based on an individual’s unique needs and challenges. CBT is commonly chosen for addressing conditions such as anxiety and depression, whereas DBT is especially beneficial for individuals dealing with borderline personality disorder, emotional regulation issues, and difficulties in interpersonal relationships.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with our Thriveworks therapists in Newton, MA is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Generally, CBT is considered a short-term therapy, typically lasting for about 12 to 20 weekly sessions. In some cases, it might extend to around 16 to 20 sessions for more complex issues.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a popular approach to psychotherapy treatment, which focuses on altering one’s thoughts and/or behaviors to resolve their presenting problem. This problem might be trouble sleeping, arguing with one’s partner, drinking too much alcohol, or even depression. It is an effective form of therapy because it guides the individual through the process of identifying, understanding, and changing their harmful habits. These changes prove instrumental to living better.
At Thriveworks Counseling, we believe everyone can learn something valuable through work with a skilled, compassionate mental health professional—whether you’re between accepting a huge job promotion and leaving it all behind to pursue your real dream, you’re struggling with what to do and how to feel after your divorce, or you’ve been experiencing some strange psychological symptoms and you are in search of answers. In any case, a cognitive behavioral therapist at Thriveworks Counseling in Newton, MA can help.
As mentioned above, CBT is rooted in helping the client destroy their negative thinking patterns and adopt positive thoughts instead. How exactly is this accomplished? The therapist will use different techniques to help their clients understand the power of their thoughts: in sum, thoughts rule our feelings, and our feelings rule our lives.
Your therapist will teach you about negative thinking patterns, but most importantly help you understand how you can change your thoughts to make a happier, healthier life. This proves helpful when it comes to controlling one’s anxiety, depression, and harmful habits like drinking or gambling.
Just about anyone can benefit from working with a cognitive behavioral therapist. That said it may be most beneficial to individuals who can pinpoint a specific issue they want to address—as it’s more difficult to confront vague feelings of discontentment or unease because CBT is focused on analyzing specific thoughts and behaviors. That said, CBT often helps individuals who face the following challenges:
In cognitive behavioral therapy, success relies on a mutual and equal relationship. Here’s how it works: first, the client explains what problem he or she is presenting as well as what improvements they would like to make in therapy. The therapist will then build each session around discussions about these topics. Each week, they’ll continue to tackle the issues the client presents, as they discuss the cause of these issues as well as potential remedies.
The therapeutic process doesn’t stop there. Often, clients are given homework assignments, which further help them to identify potential problem areas in their life and brainstorm ways to fix them. Take, for example, a client who has negative thought patterns, which is contributing to their anxiety. Their therapist might assign him the task of completing a journal entry each night to track these thoughts. They’ll then analyze the thoughts in therapy and talk about why the thoughts are problematic.
It’s crucial that a client trusts and confides in their therapist. Remember: your therapist or counselor isn’t out to get you. They want to help you. It’s vital that you wholeheartedly believe that so as to benefit exponentially from the therapeutic process.
Do you think you could find value in cognitive behavioral therapy? Our therapists have seen firsthand how changing your thoughts can change your life. Not to mention, working with a mental health professional offers new understandings and gives you the opportunity to learn other effective tools for living better.
If you think you could benefit from working with one of our providers, reach out to Thriveworks in Newton today. To get started, just call (617) 992-2827 and a scheduling specialist will set you up with a therapist who can best help you. If your schedule allows it, you might even meet your therapist within the same week of your call. We hope to hear from you soon, and we look forward to starting this important work with you.
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