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I am passionate about destigmatizing mental health and addictions. I provide a respectful and non-judgmental approach to all of my...
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I am passionate about destigmatizing mental health and addictions. I provide a respectful and non-judgmental approach to all of my clients.
I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with 18 years of experience in the mental health field. I provide psychiatric care to children, adolescents, adults, and older adults across a range of settings, including inpatient, partial hospitalization, residential, and outpatient care. I specialize in medication management and supportive therapy, with a focus on providing compassionate, patient-centered care across the lifespan.
I hold a master’s degree in nursing from Salem State College. My clinical approach is holistic and collaborative, emphasizing thoughtful medication management and ongoing support tailored to each client’s unique needs. I prioritize professionalism, respect, empathy, and clear communication in every therapeutic relationship.
Seeking mental health support is a sign of strength, and you do not have to navigate life’s challenges alone. I strive to create a supportive and responsive environment where you feel heard and respected. I look forward to working with you to support your mental health and overall well-being.
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As a daughter, sister, mom, and wife, I understand the complex and unique issues that happen throughout all walks of life....
As a daughter, sister, mom, and wife, I understand the complex and unique issues that happen throughout all walks of life.
Kendyl Geeze is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has 4 years of experience working with adults, couples, and adolescents seeking support with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, past trauma, faith/spiritual issues, and career/ life transitions. Kendyl completed her Master of Science (MS) in Professional Counseling at Grand Canyon University.
Kendyl seeks to build a trusting therapeutic connection through a warm and inviting demeanor in order to build your strengths and assist you in meeting your goals so you can live your life to the fullest. Her goal is to create a comfortable environment in which you feel ready to interact. Kendyl utilizes strength-based, collaborative, and cognitive behavioral approaches in working with clients. She maintains flexibility in working with her clients to find the approach that best meets them where they are, and she uses creativity to best meet the needs of each individual.
Kendyl is looking forward to working with you.
Rachael Cohen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who specializes in treating anxiety, depression, life transitions, self...
Rachael Cohen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who specializes in treating anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem issues, and substance abuse in adults. Rachael has 7 years of experience in the mental health field. She completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Barry University.
Rachael's skills draw from recognized evidence-based therapeutic modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectic behavioral therapy (DBT), solution focused and motivational interviewing techniques, psychoeducation, as well as motivation and relaxation techniques. She employs a person-centric approach to help assist her clients to identify their own unique strengths and utilize them to overcome challenges, reach their goals, and improve their lives.
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As a psychoanalyst, I use a client-centered, holistic approach that prioritizes the human being beyond the diagnosis, and connects...
As a psychoanalyst, I use a client-centered, holistic approach that prioritizes the human being beyond the diagnosis, and connects patterns of thinking to correct patterns of behavior.
Melissa Hinds is a Resident Licensed Mental Health Clinician with 3 years of experience and a concentration in psychodynamic approaches. She works with adults and seniors who are experiencing concerns involving depression, anxiety, family and couples counseling, behavioral problems, anger management, as well as mood and personality disorders. As a queer-identified Afro-Caribbean woman of color, Melissa understands the importance of cultural competency. She has expertise in working with populations diverse in race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, spiritual practices, sexual orientation, gender identity, and political affiliations.
Melissa has a Master of Arts in Psychoanalysis from the Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis. She practices modern psychoanalysis, a form of talk therapy that aims to uncover and resolve unconscious forces and childhood experiences that have lasting effects on adult behavior and mental states.
Melissa helps patients explore their patterns, motivations, and defenses to develop healthier coping mechanisms. She believes the greatest therapeutic successes result from a co-creative process and tailors treatment to the individual. Schedule an appointment with her today!
Talking has a curative quality. It allows us to gain access to thoughts and feelings we could have been previously unaware of....
Talking has a curative quality. It allows us to gain access to thoughts and feelings we could have been previously unaware of.
Meridith Nicholaev is a dedicated Mental Health Counselor seeking her licensure. She has 2 years of experience working with clients of diverse backgrounds and diagnoses at inpatient units and community-based programs. Her passion is to provide therapeutic care to adults seeking relief from anxiety, addiction, adjustment disorders, stress, and communication challenges. She believes building trust and rapport must be the cornerstone of any good therapeutic relationship to foster a supportive and safe environment. Anything can be said freely and without judgment and be met with warmth and empathy.
Meridith is a graduate of the Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis with a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling. Believing that every person is unique and has individual needs, Meridith incorporates a psychodynamic method, utilizing motivational interviewing with a humanistic, person-centered approach.
People deserve to feel seen and heard, and it's a privilege to be the one who listens and bears witness. It takes courage to seek treatment. If you are ready to take the next step, schedule an appointment with Meridith today.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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Infidelity counseling is a specialized therapeutic approach designed for couples grappling with the aftermath of one or more partner’s infidelity. It offers a nurturing and non-judgmental environment where both individuals can delve into the underlying reasons behind the breach of trust, openly express their feelings, and collaboratively strive to mend their relationship. The overarching objective of infidelity counseling is to either facilitate a path to reconciliation, should both partners desire it, or guide them through the process of separation or divorce with clarity and empathy.
Infidelity counseling combines various therapeutic techniques, such as individual and couples therapy, cognitive behavioral approaches for changing destructive thought patterns, communication skills training for conflict resolution, Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) to rebuild trust, narrative therapy to reframe relationship narratives, and mindfulness practices for managing intense emotions. These methods work together to foster self-awareness, emotional healing, and the reconstruction of trust, leading to a healthier, more resilient relationship.
Infidelity counseling at Thriveworks Watertown, 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 needed for infidelity counseling can greatly vary based on the specific needs of the individuals or couples involved and the complexity of the issues being addressed. Thriveworks infidelity counseling in Watertown, MA typically includes multiple sessions spanning from several weeks to several months, with the exact number of sessions decided in consultation with the therapist while considering the progress made during therapy and the therapeutic goals.
Adultery and infidelity are symptoms of existing problems within a marriage or a relationship. They are simply the results stemming from bigger issues, and not the actual problem by themselves. The vast majority of the time, a partner is unfaithful to his/her spouse when he/she feels so trapped or unhappy or neglected or unsatisfied in their relationship that they find themselves crossing the line and being unfaithful. For these couples—of whom there are many nowadays—counseling for infidelity is a good idea to pursue. If this is a problem in your relationship, consider reaching out to Thriveworks. Thriveworks Counseling in Watertown, MA has infidelity counselors and therapists who can help you and your significant other.
To the person who has just found out that their spouse has been cheating on them, infidelity is like a kick to the gut. Indeed, some experts liken infidelity to something like physical abuse, and PTSD can be experienced. Other effects of infidelity are:
All of the above comes with infidelity plus perhaps the most heart-wrenching thing of all—that realization that you cannot ever trust the person that you love again. For many people, that realization alone is too much to bear.
The effects of infidelity are widespread and damaging, and professional help is often recommended. Counseling for adultery and infidelity can help negate the stormy waters of a broken relationship and put it back onto a healing course again, if both partners are committed to putting in the work to make that happen. A professional counselor at Thriveworks Counseling in Watertown will look at the following aspects:
Of course, on paper this all looks easy. It is not at all. But it is possible to come through adultery and come through so that the marriage will be stronger than before. It’s not easy but if both partners truly want it, it can happen. Please contact Thriveworks Counseling in Watertown, MA for more info if you’re interested in our assistance or to schedule an appointment. We’re here to help.
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Watertown is located at the intersection of Main St and John Sonny Whooley Way, which becomes Cross St once you pass our office and continue through this intersection. We share a building with Lutheran Child & Family Services and Beaverbrook STEP, Inc.
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