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Clients often share that they feel truly heard and supported with me, and that together we’re able to bring clarity, balance, and ...
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Clients often share that they feel truly heard and supported with me, and that together we’re able to bring clarity, balance, and a deeper mind-body connection to their wellness journey.
Pamela Piliero is a Mental Health Clinician seeking licensure who brings decades of experience working with young adults in university settings and adults in the non-profit sector to her clinical practice. Pamela transitioned into the counseling field two years ago, working closely with clients in inpatient and PHP/IOP settings to provide support during times of heightened need. She is passionate about guiding individuals through challenges such as stress, anxiety, life transitions, and trauma. Pamela is dedicated to creating a supportive space where clients can discover resilience, clarity, and meaningful growth.
Pamela earned her Master’s in Counseling from Salem State University. She integrates evidence-based approaches with mindfulness and trauma-sensitive practices, tailoring her care to meet the unique needs of each client. Through compassionate listening and practical tools, she helps clients build coping skills and emotional balance.
Pamela understands that seeking support can feel overwhelming, and she strives to create a warm, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard and supported. She welcomes the opportunity to walk alongside clients as they explore new pathways toward healing, balance, and a more fulfilling life.
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I am an open minded and flexible clinician who doesn't back down from a challenge....
I am an open minded and flexible clinician who doesn't back down from a challenge.
Alison Gilmore is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with over 13 years of experience. She has a unique ability to connect with children through a variety of integrative approaches such as art, writing and play. Alison specializes in PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, all types of abuse, self-harm, and suicidal ideation.
She completed both her Bachelor's Degree in Expressive Art Therapy and her Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lesley University. Alison has experience as an Intensive In Home Family Therapist, working with survivors of domestic violence, case management, and working with foster care youth. She is passionate about working with a humanistic/person-centered approach to meet each youth where they are at and create individualized treatment plans and goals.
Alison has a history of a high success rate in resolving problems that typically arise for children and teens. She has additionally supported many clients over the years with long-term diagnoses to learn to manage their symptoms in order to be more successful in all areas of their lives. If you're ready to work together with Alison, reach out to schedule a session today.
I'll help you process, organize, and clarify your values and priorities to make choices and decisions that will help you accomplis...
I'll help you process, organize, and clarify your values and priorities to make choices and decisions that will help you accomplish your major life goals.
Monica White is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 14 years of experience supporting individuals through life transitions, personal growth, and healing. As a trained yoga teacher, golfer, and founder of an active tennis group, she brings warmth and energy into her work. Monica developed a foundational mindset skills framework focused on core strengths, mindfulness, self-esteem, boundaries, career development, and healthy relationships across all ages.
Monica earned her Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Arkansas. She uses interactive whiteboard “mind-mapping” and creative visuals to help clients explore mindset, motivation, identity, and emotional clarity. Her approach encourages self-awareness, goal-setting, and lifelong development from childhood to older age.
Monica helps clients increase clarity and life satisfaction by supporting daily self-care habits, navigating academic and relationship dynamics, and building personalized life plans. She invites clients to explore their voice, create meaningful change, and activate their strengths for lasting personal and professional growth.
I am always humbled by my clients as we work through their healing journey....
I am always humbled by my clients as we work through their healing journey.
Michelle Ledoux is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has a passion for empowering clients on their healing journey through a client-centered focus. Supporting the adult population, Michelle is able to provide expertise to those individuals going through divorce, struggling with adult-attention and focus challenges, grief, and loss over a loved one or loss of employment. She completed her Master of Arts (MA) in Educational Psychology at American International College and her Doctor of Education (EdD) with a concentration in Educational Psychology.
Michelle brings a decade of experience to her practice. That experience includes working as an In-Home Therapist with families through the Massachusetts Children’s Behavioral Health Initiative (CBHI), providing outpatient counseling to individuals of all ages, and working with students and staff in the public school system as a school mental health counselor. Michelle’s experience also includes 4 years as an adjunct professor teaching graduate students in the clinical psychology program. Courses she taught as a professor include family counseling, group counseling, counseling theory and practice, developmental psychology, and research methods.
Michelle offers clients the opportunity to learn as they heal. She is passionate about helping others. Michelle's used her love of positive psychology during her master’s and doctoral programs. Her dissertation focused on the impacts of stress as well as the healing powers of hope. Through the use of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, mindfulness, and positive psychology, Michelle will work with you on strategies and organizational tips to implement. Individuals experiencing feelings of anxiety and/or depression are also areas in which she is able to provide support using a psychoeducational approach coupled with a nonjudgmental, safe space.
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Internet addiction counseling is a specialized therapeutic approach designed to address and alleviate problematic or compulsive internet usage. It offers individuals a structured and supportive setting to delve into the root causes of their excessive online behaviors, which may encompass activities like social media and gaming.
Internet addiction therapists at Thriveworks in Westborough, MA collaborate with you to identify and alter thought patterns and behaviors that drive your dependence, often employing cognitive behavioral techniques. The primary objective of this counseling is to assist you in regaining control over your internet use, establishing healthier online habits, and addressing any underlying emotional or psychological issues, ultimately fostering a more balanced relationship with the digital world and enhancing overall well-being.
Thriveworks internet addiction counseling in Westborough is conducted both in person and virtually through online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The length of internet addiction counseling can differ depending on the person’s particular requirements and the seriousness of their addiction. Typically, this form of counseling includes multiple sessions spanning from several weeks to several months. The precise number of sessions and overall therapy duration are determined through discussions with the counselor.
For some people, a technology detox is a welcomed thought, and they can unplug without a problem. However, others have difficulty. They may mindlessly reach for their phone, lose track of how long they are online, or even take risks that put themselves in danger online. Compulsive Internet shares many characteristics with other behavioral addictions—like gambling or shopping. Just like other compulsions, Internet addiction has effective treatments.
More and more, Thriveworks Counseling in Westborough Internet Addiction Therapists are seeing clients who are addicted to the Internet, but our therapists understand what it takes to re-establish balance and control in an individual’s life. Many people are found the help they needed for their compulsive Internet use by working with a therapist at Thriveworks Westborough.
When people display a minimum of five of the following, they may be addicted to the Internet:
Internet addiction can manifest in a number of ways, such as…
What happens online can take a toll in an individual’s real life. Just as other addictions can extract a severe toll in an individual’s life, so can Internet addiction.
Physically, compulsive Internet use can cause poor personal hygiene, weight gain or loss, insomnia, and neck pain, among other issues. Emotionally, compulsive Internet use can cause depression, loneliness, isolation, and more.
If you are ready to work with a mental health professional, know that Thriveworks in Westborough is ready to meet with you. We have appointments available for Internet addiction. When you contact our office, your first appointment may be within the same week. We work with many different insurance companies, and we offer weekend and evening sessions. Let’s work together. Call today.
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