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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.
As a Resident Counselor with Thriveworks, I specialize in helping individuals navigate the complexities of anxiety and emotional well-being. My approach to therapy focuses on helping you understand and work through the root causes of your struggles, not just the symptoms. We start by looking at real-life situations where you feel stuck or distressed, and gently explore the feelings you may be avoiding because they’re uncomfortable or anxiety-provoking. Together, we’ll also notice the habits or “defenses” you use to cope, some of which may actually be making things harder.
I’ll support you in understanding and gradually changing these patterns, so you can face difficult feelings in a safe and manageable way. As you become more comfortable experiencing your emotions, many symptoms—like anxiety or feeling stuck—can begin to ease, and you can develop healthier, more effective ways of relating to yourself and others.
I understand that seeking support can feel overwhelming, and I strive to create a warm, nonjudgmental environment where you feel heard and supported. I welcome the opportunity to walk alongside you as you 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.
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My go-to approach for helping people in online therapy is cognitive behavioral therapy. I find the best benefit in using a multi-media approach (charts/graphs/videos) because it helps explain complicated issues in an interesting way.
Some of the tools I teach in online therapy include:
I know a client is making meaningful progress in online therapy when they say things like, “I know I'm catastrophizing,” “I got the project turned in on time,” or “My sleep is better because I'm not ruminating as much.”
What can clients do in their personal time to supplement online therapy? Practice the skills we talk about, even if they seem too simple. An example of this is mindful breathing. It sounds too simple, but studies are showing that just two minutes (on average) of mindful breathing can significantly reduce the reactivity of our fight-flee-freeze centers.
To prepare for your first online therapy session, you can familiarize yourself with Zoom and download the latest version so we have minimal technical glitches and more time to work together.
With Thriveworks, Online therapy is an effective alternative to in-person therapy services in which a client can speak to a Thriveworks therapist remotely via online video conferencing. Online sessions are just as effective as in-person treatment, but they can also provide added benefits like reduced travel time, saving money on transportation or childcare, and increased access to care.
Online therapy works much like traditional in-person therapy but takes place through secure video conferencing. Clients can attend Online therapy from any safe place they choose that has access to the internet, whether that be their home or another easily accessible place. Like in-person treatment, a therapist will work with their client to address their concerns, create goals, and establish an effective treatment plan.
There is no best option for online therapy—instead, it’s best to focus on finding a provider that meets your specific needs and with whom you can form a professional connection with.
Yes, online therapy is just as effetive for many clients as in-person sessions.
Online therapy can last for a few months to years depending on the goals and symptoms of the client. The treatment process will be unique to each client and lend itself to their specific concerns, which means that the time it takes to treat them will always be different. Timing is also up to the client themselves; they are free to stop therapy whenever they please, especially if they feel they have reached their goals and addressed their concerns.
At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.
Thriveworks Westborough has embarked on an important mission, that is helping people in the Worcester community live better. We all struggle in some way, shape or form—be it with a mental illness, relationship trouble, family drama, low self-esteem, grief and loss. And often, we can better manage these problems with the help of a professional counselor or therapist.
One small crack does not mean that you are broken, it means that you were put to the test and you didn’t fall apart.”
One small crack does not mean that you are broken, it
means that you were put to the test and you didn’t fall apart.”
–Linda Poindexter
We understand that scheduling an appointment with a therapist isn’t always easy, due to the judgment you fear or the lack of accessibility. Fortunately, there is a solution to both of these problems at Thriveworks Westborough, MA. If you’re looking for Worcester therapy, consider working with a Thriveworks Westborough online therapist. Online therapy means that you can attend your therapy sessions online; this provides greater convenience, flexibility, and it allows you to remain anonymous, if you so choose. To schedule your first appointment, just call (774) 377-4939 whenever you feel ready.
Online counseling is the convenient alternative to in-person counseling. While some people don’t have a problem making it to their weekly sessions, others do. Online therapy—otherwise called internet counseling, cyber counseling, and teletherapy—is the answer to this problem. If you choose to work with your therapist online, you’ll have several options to choose from including:
All of these options have proven effective. Now, you might choose phone counseling or videoconference counseling if you value that therapeutic connection and want to meet with your therapist for a set amount of time. However, if you’re looking for a more casual, flexible experience in therapy, the latter might be the right online counseling option for you.
Online therapy counseling is beneficial to many different people who are in search of mental health services. This option can prove especially valuable to those who have a jam-packed schedule or those who are simply looking for therapy they can attend with greater ease. Let’s explore these online therapy benefits farther:
Thriveworks Westborough, MA is happy to help people work through their mental health issues and find greater happiness, health, or success in life. If you are in search of a convenient, flexible, effective, and reliable therapy option, reach out to Thriveworks Westborough today. You can thrive, and our online therapists can help.
If you think that you could benefit from working with a therapist, counselor, or psychologist, nothing should stand in your way of getting the mental health help. However, time and time again, our busy schedules, our fear of judgment, sickness, and other factors do get in the way of our receiving mental health services.
Fortunately, online therapy offers a solution to many of the problems standing in our way. If you have recognized the need for mental health help or the benefits you could find in counseling, consider working with an online therapist at Thriveworks Westborough. We are dedicated to helping every single person that walks through our doors. To schedule your first appointment, just call (774) 377-4939. We look forward to it.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Westborough is located at 5 E Main St Suite 3, Westborough, MA 01581, in the same building as Berkshire Bank.
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