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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 PTSD/trauma therapy is to create a safe and comfortable environment.
I use CBT, DBT, and mindfulness.
I know a client is making meaningful progress in PTSD/trauma therapy when they consistently utilize learned skills.
Clients can supplement their time in PTSD/trauma therapy with daily reflection, journaling, and targeted readings.
To prepare for their first PTSD/trauma therapy session, someone can identify their daily challenges.
Trauma therapy is a therapeutic approach that focuses on treating the psychological impact of traumatic events on individuals. Trauma therapy helps people process and heal from their trauma by guiding them through their trauma in a compassionate and supportive way, allowing clients to feel the full scope of what happened to them and eventually move on from the event(s). This process helps people who have experienced trauma find ways to feel safe in their lives.
Trauma therapy will often require individuals to walk through their experiences in a controlled and compassionate setting (unless the client has a dissociative disorder) so that they can fully process the event, an activity that will allow them to move on from what happened and feel safe again. Thriveworks Newton therapists will also help clients learn healthy coping mechanisms to deal with their symptoms outside of therapy.
Thriveworks trauma counseling in Newton, MA is conducted both in person and online through online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
If an individual is working through a single event that occurred during adulthood, they may only need a few months of treatment. However, in instances of childhood trauma or repeated traumatic events, therapy may continue over the course of years. Trauma therapy usually ends when the client believes they have met their therapeutic goals, however long that takes to occur. Thriveworks therapists in Newton, MA will continue to provide care for as long as necessary to help clients meet their therapeutic needs.
While you cannot change your exposure to trauma, you can control what you do next. You can choose to begin trauma therapy and find healing. Your trauma therapist will help you learn how to cope with the harmful consequences of the traumatic experience and better manage your symptoms.
If you think you could benefit from working with a trauma therapist or psychologist, reach out to Thriveworks Counseling in Newton, MA. We have mental health professionals who specialize in trauma therapy and know just how to help you on your journey toward healing. They are experts in their field, and they truly care about your wellbeing—they want to help you live a happy, healthy life after trauma. Reach out today for help.
Everyone reacts to trauma in different ways, both physically and emotionally. That said, there are common symptoms of trauma. “Symptoms of PTSD include distressing memories, flashbacks, and nightmares,” says Jessica Caira, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor at our Newton office. “You may also notice yourself avoiding people or places that remind you of the traumatic event and struggle with a negative self-image.”
We mentioned a few potential causes of trauma above. But let’s delve a little deeper. The following are traumatic experiences that can result in PTSD:
Therapy is one of the most common forms of treatment for PTSD. It is extremely important that individuals who experience signs of PTSD seek help from a mental health professional as soon as possible, so as to heal properly. It’s possible that their illness will grow more severe if they do not seek treatment.
Therapy might focus on targeting symptoms of PTSD directly. It might also focus on the individual’s ability to function properly in important areas of life such as at work or in their relationships. “Therapy can help teach grounding techniques to manage the symptoms of PTSD,” Caira explains. “We will also support you in processing the trauma and learning to manage the negative thought patterns associated with the event.”
A trauma therapist at Thriveworks Counseling in Newton, MA can work with you to improve your response to future triggers and better control all of the negative effects that you are experiencing. They can help you understand your symptoms and also assist you in adapting self-care activities that will prove to help your battle against PTSD as well.
If you’re ready to reclaim control of your life and take this important step toward healing, book an appointment at Thriveworks. Just give us a call at (617) 992-2827 and a scheduling specialist will help to get you all set up with one of our skilled, caring providers. Thriveworks Counseling offers flexible hours: in addition to weekday and daytime appointments, we offer weekend and evening sessions. In addition, most often, new clients can meet with a provider within the week of scheduling. We also accept most major insurances.
Are you ready to begin trauma therapy? If so, reach out to Thriveworks Counseling in Newton, MA. We are eager to help you on this journey, and we can’t wait to meet you.
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