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As a clinician with experience in outpatient clinics and other community-based settings, I have developed the ability to meet and ...
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As a clinician with experience in outpatient clinics and other community-based settings, I have developed the ability to meet and work with my clients in whatever stage in their journey they happen to be in to make meaningful change.
Linda Guglielmo is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over a decade of experience working with children, adults, and families dealing with depression, anxiety, life transitions, stress, relational issues, and self-esteem.
Linda earned her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from SUNY New Paltz. She employs a strengths-based approach, incorporating cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy-informed, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods to foster a therapeutic partnership characterized by creativity, flexibility, and empathy.
Linda looks forward to establishing a warm, motivational partnership to help you build on your strengths, work towards your goals, and create your most meaningful life! Schedule your first appointment today.
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I enjoy helping others learn how to better cope with anxiety and life stressors....
I enjoy helping others learn how to better cope with anxiety and life stressors.
Charlotte Kelsey is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Massachusetts with over 3 years of experience providing clinical assessment and care to adult clients seeking treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, stress management, and life transitions. Charlotte’s passion for therapy started during her time as a patient care technician in a hospital trauma unit. Much of her time was spent at patients’ bedsides, listening to their stories.
It was this experience that led Charlotte to complete her Master of Science degree in mental health counseling at Suffolk University in Boston, MA. As a clinician, she provides a person-centered approach to therapy with a focus on mindfulness-based, cognitive behavioral (CBT), and solutions-focused treatment. She is a steady advocate for sex positivity and a committed ally to the LGBTQIA+ community. She listens without judgment and strives to provide a place for individuals seeking a safer space.
Charlotte is adaptable in her method and pays close attention to each individual’s needs. She fully believes collaborative care is essential in supporting one’s goals and values in life.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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LGBTQIA+ counseling is a type of queer affirmative counseling dedicated to assisting individuals and couples in navigating the intricate intersections of their sexual orientation, gender identity, and mental health, with a primary goal of fostering well-being, self-acceptance, and affirming a client’s life experiences as a queer individual. Although not all LGBTQ+ individuals seek specialized counseling, a substantial number discover vital support and empathy within these inclusive and affirming therapeutic settings.
Thriveworks LGBTQ+ counseling in Somerville, MA typically begins with an initial assessment to understand your specific needs. LGBTQ+ counselors aim to create a safe, inclusive, and affirming environment for anyone within the LGBTQ+ community by encouraging self-acceptance and offering an understanding of your identity and experiences. LGBTQ+ therapy addresses issues like coming out, discrimination, mental health challenges, and gender transition, and provides support for LGBTQ+ relationships.
LGBTQ+ counseling is incredibly important because it can help queer individuals accept their identity, learn self-love, and give them important tools for facing the challenges of being a queer person in today’s society, among many other benefits. LGBTQ+-affirming therapists can understand the unique perspective and experiences of queer individuals as they help them process past trauma, address family conflicts, treat issues with anxiety, and more.
Thriveworks LGBTQ+ counseling in Somerville, MA is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The number of sessions for LGBTQ+ counseling depends on the specific needs and goals of the individual. It could encompass a relatively limited series of sessions or extend into a longer counseling plan. The precise quantity and duration of sessions typically emerge through collaborative discussion with the counselor, taking into account the client’s progress and their therapeutic objectives.
The world is all too often a hostile place to the LGBTQ community, and many LGBTQ people are living with the effects of increased mental illness. It is important that therapists understand the unique challenges that their LGBTQ clients may be experiencing and offer LGBTQ competent care. Thriveworks Counseling in Somerville, MA has helped many LGBTQ clients find the mental health care they need and deserve. If you think you could benefit from LGBTQ support, reach out to Thriveworks in Somerville today.
An important principle in mental health care is self-acceptance. Each individual who pursues therapy is a unique person, but everyone has something in common: the need for a safe place to grow in self-awareness and self-acceptance. Each person has their own experience and stories, opportunities and challenges, traumas and triumphs, weaknesses and strengths. When therapy is a healthy process, clients will feel safe enough to live their truth—acknowledge and accept their reality. As trust and safety grow in the therapeutic relationship, clients are often able to delve into difficult topics. There is no right or wrong topic to address in therapy, but many LGBTQ clients discuss…
Therapy often has a past and a future element. Healing can look like delving into the past, identifying wounds, and working toward healing. Healing can also look like anticipating the future. Therapy is often the place where people identify their dreams and build a life they love.
Are you considering therapy? If so, know that you are not alone. The mental health professionals at Thriveworks Counseling in Somerville are ready to walk with you on your healing journey. We have worked with many LGBTQ clients. We understand the unique challenges you may be facing as an LGBTQ individual, and we are committed to offering quality mental health care.
When you contact our office, know you may be meeting with your therapist the same week (if that’s preferred). Our scheduling specialists answer our phones and help our clients make their appointments. Weekend and evening sessions are offered, but we do not put our clients on a waitlist. Instead, we want to offer accessible care. We also accept many different forms of insurance. Call today.
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