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The world can feel very loud and overwhelming, and I am here to help guide you through the difficult times that life can bring and...
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The world can feel very loud and overwhelming, and I am here to help guide you through the difficult times that life can bring and help you work toward being the healthiest version of yourself.
Hannah Fishman is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW). Hannah has been working in the mental health field for five years. Hannah is passionate about working with adults (18+) who are struggling with a wide variety of mental health issues and looking for guidance and support. Hannah specializes in anxiety, depression, personality disorders, stress, and anger issues, as well as those battling co-occurring disorders, including mental health diagnoses and substance abuse disorders.
Hannah holds a master's in social work from Our Lady of the Lake University. Hannah utilizes cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based therapy, client-centered therapy, and motivational interviewing to help her clients learn healthier ways to cope, grow, and work toward their personal goals.
Hannah believes that individuals are able to learn from difficult situations they have experienced or are dealing with by addressing debilitating thoughts and emotions. She is confident she can help you feel heard and accepted in a safe and therapeutic space. If you are ready to become the best version of you, book an appointment with her today!
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I meet clients where they are, offering compassion and understanding as I support them in achieving their goals and overcoming lif...
I meet clients where they are, offering compassion and understanding as I support them in achieving their goals and overcoming life’s barriers.
Ken Burke is a dedicated mental health professional with 9 years of experience supporting individuals and families through life’s toughest challenges. He has helped parents build nurturing homes, guided teens through anxiety and behavioral struggles, and empowered clients to navigate trauma and major life transitions. Ken creates a warm, safe space where clients are met with respect, empathy, and a clear path toward healing and growth.
Ken holds a Master’s in Social Work and specializes in trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and clinical case management. His client-centered and culturally responsive approach focuses on meeting people where they are and helping them move toward their goals with compassion and practical guidance.
Ken is here to help you. Tackling life’s challenges can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be done alone. With the right support and guidance, healing is possible. If you take the first step to meet with Ken, he’ll walk with you every step of the way in your therapeutic journey.
Clients often share that they feel truly heard and supported with me, and that together we’re able to bring clarity, balance, and ...
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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My go-to approach for helping people in teen counseling is talk therapy using cognitive behavioral therapy-based strategies and interventions. I often find the best benefit in CBT because it is a simple way to encourage teens to learn how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected, as well as how these things affect them and others in the teen's life.
I teach the following tools in teen counseling:
I know a client is making meaningful progress in teen counseling by looking at a few different things:
Clients can supplement their time in teen counseling by completing tasks assigned outside of sessions for skills practice. Mood and behavior-tracking and/or journaling are also excellent supplements to therapy, as these activities encourage the teen to monitor their own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and gain insight into their own self as an individual as well as as a member of a family/group.
To prepare for their first teen counseling session, a teen can think about what they want to gain from therapy and jot it down! They can also jot down any questions they may have about the therapeutic process.
Teen counseling helps young individuals better understand and manage the challenges that affect their mental health. Common challenges amongst teens include anxiety, depression, ADHD, and problematic relationships with food.
Teen counseling works by using multiple techniques, tailored to fit the teen’s unique needs — based on their age group, their challenges, and the severity of their challenges. It might involve cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, art therapy, and others for varying ages. In any case, Thriveworks teen therapists in Westborough have the expertise and experience to help young individuals at their level.
Signs that teens might need Teen counseling can be very subjective, as they are experiencing many changes and can have intense reactions to them. As parents, you know your child best and are best equipped to judge whether certain reactions are standard behaviors for your teen or whether they might be hinting at a larger problem. Even so, there are a few common signs and events that often point to a need for therapy, such as experiencing divorce or loss, grief, consistent low moods, teens distancing themselves and becoming isolated, losing interest in hobbies, excessive anger or irritability, substance use issues, and suicidal ideation, among others.
Teen counseling providers at Thriveworks in Westborough, MA offer both in person and online therapy by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The length of teen counseling depends on your teen’s needs as well as the goals that you and their therapist might have for them. Generally, teen counseling sessions will last for several months.
There are lots of things to worry about for our children. As they grow up, the saying goes, “Bigger kids, bigger problems.” We worry about their health, their friends, their future, and their emotional well-being. If any of these are not going well, all we want is to fix it as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, some things take work and time to improve. We also need some help as parents. Thriveworks Counseling in Westborough teen counselors can be that helping hand. Reach out for support.
Teenagers face many potential problems as they progress towards adulthood. Peer pressure, body image issues, addictions, uncertainties about the future; the list goes on and on. Even if your teen is not facing a serious problem like drugs or alcohol, it can be helpful to have a trusted person to talk to and discuss the issues of adolescence.
At Thriveworks in Westborough, we have counselors that are trained in many different areas. Some of our therapists have been published in leading news outlets and academic journals. Look no further. Thriveworks in Westborough is the right choice. We offer evening and weekend sessions, and we often have appointments available the same week as scheduling for new clients. Call us today, let’s get to work.
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