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I am so glad you've taken this brave step towards seeking support, and I am here to listen and work with you to navigate whatever ...
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I am so glad you've taken this brave step towards seeking support, and I am here to listen and work with you to navigate whatever challenge you are facing.
Katia Castro is a Licensed Mental Health Clinician with over 17 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and groups. She helps clients navigate challenges such as depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, and substance use with a collaborative and compassionate approach. Katia empowers clients to explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors while developing effective strategies for healing, growth, and lasting positive change.
Katia Castro earned her Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Florida Atlantic University. She specializes in evidence-based care, utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, trauma-focused approaches, and narrative therapy to address complex mental health needs and support recovery.
Katia provides a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space for clients to share their experiences and begin healing. She offers flexible online therapy sessions, making care accessible and convenient for clients wherever they are in their journey toward emotional well-being. Schedule your first session today!
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I seek to empower you with tools to transform your thinking and open yourself to new perspectives....
I seek to empower you with tools to transform your thinking and open yourself to new perspectives.
Elizabeth "Liz" Olson is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who specializes in treating life changes, grief and loss, stress, and caregiver issues. Liz has 10 years of experience in the mental health field. She completed her Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Human Development and Social Relations at Earlham College and her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Boston University School of Social Work.
Liz offers empathy, active listening, and problem-solving skills to empower you to be your best self despite circumstances. She seeks to build a caring, trusting relationship with you, to empower you in making desired changes with dignity and self-worth. Liz uses solution-focused, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral techniques to assist you in reaching your goals and living your life with quality and values you desire.
As a wife and mother of a biracial family, I recognize the challenges that exist in this world. My personal experiences allow me t...
As a wife and mother of a biracial family, I recognize the challenges that exist in this world. My personal experiences allow me to understand the various roles we all play in life which can feel both overwhelming and rewarding.
Cherie is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. She has walked adults, children, and adolescents through impactful experiences and offered a collaborative space that allows her clients to explore their individual strengths and needs, as well as share thoughts and feelings. She provides support to individuals struggling with anxious thoughts and feelings, low mood, and a lack of enjoyment in life as well as relational, communication, and behavioral challenges. Cherie received her Master’s in Professional Counseling from Liberty University.
Cherie provides a calming yet engaged presence and focuses on clients' needs and strengths with the goal of increasing insight into their own abilities. Cherie utilizes various methods to support clients in meeting their goals including psychoeducation, CBT, and coping skills, as well as person-centered approaches.
Cherie believes it is imperative for all people to have a space to reflect on their lives and feel supported. She will offer genuine and unconditional positive regard in the therapeutic space to allow for optimal growth. Cherie desires clients to attain personal goals as they build on their self-confidence and experience more peace of mind.
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Loneliness counseling is a specialized form of therapy focused on helping individuals navigate the emotional challenges and isolation associated with persistent loneliness. Counselors and therapists at Thriveworks in Watertown, MA create a supportive and understanding environment where clients can delve into the root causes of their loneliness and develop strategies to establish meaningful social connections.
Loneliness counseling employs a multifaceted approach, utilizing Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques to reframe your negative thought patterns, enhance communication, and improve social skills. It also incorporates interpersonal therapy to address relationship patterns, and mindfulness practices to manage feelings of loneliness and self-criticism. Goal-setting is also encouraged to help you actively pursue social connections and community engagement. Through these techniques, loneliness therapy empowers individuals to overcome isolation, develop meaningful relationships, and enhance their overall emotional well-being.
Thriveworks loneliness counseling in Watertown, MA is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Loneliness counseling can take different amounts of time. It depends on how lonely a person is and how they’re doing in counseling. Normally, it involves many sessions that last from a few weeks to a few months. The exact number of sessions and how long it takes are determined with the loneliness counselor’s input.
There are so many aspects of loneliness, all of which can have a huge impact on a person’s well-being. If you’re stuck in what seems like an endless cycle of loneliness and social isolation it can seem like there’s no way out. However, loneliness therapy at Thriveworks Counseling in Watertown, MA can help. A loneliness therapist can help you understand where these feelings stem from and work your way out of it. Reach out today to get started; we’re here to help.
Until then, you can help yourself. Keep these four facts in mind as you work to pull yourself out of your feelings:
When you feel lonely, isolated, and depressed, you’re likely to spend a lot of time in your own head thinking about the way you feel. You may blame yourself, you may think you should be able to just magically pull yourself out of it. You may also feel that others are rejecting you or that people are out to get you. Remember that many of these thoughts are actually just that—thoughts. They are not reality.
Thinking about all the things necessary to make yourself feel better can be overwhelming. The truth though is this: it all starts with a single step. You don’t have to do everything you possibly can tomorrow. Instead, just try making a single phone call. Reach out to a friend that’s going through a hard time, or congratulate a friend who’s just had some good news.
One of the most viscous parts of the loneliness cycle is the point at which people start to believe that they really don’t have time for relationships. The truth is that you do. It may not feel like it, but it’s all about prioritizing. You’d likely make the time for a life-saving medical procedure, right? Think of shirking off your loneliness as equally important and you’ll find the time for friends and family.
By its very definition, loneliness makes you feel like you’re all alone. In reality, there are trained counselors out there who can assess your individual situation and find the right path forward for you. Thriveworks Counseling in Watertown can help you. Reach out to us today to schedule an appointment. We offer evening and weekend sessions and accept most major insurances.
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