Therapists in Amherst, MA

As we age the way we experience the world may change. Struggles, such as chronic illness, body image concerns, and stress with care giving can be a burden to bear. Specifically, aging and sexual concerns can leave a person confused and wondering where to turn. I have both a Masters in Social Work and a Doctorate in Human Sexuality. My efforts in leading and promoting care within senior centers, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and at national conferences forged a sex positive approach towards championing sexual health in later life. Collaboratively, we will make this journey together.

Hi, I’m Michelle and I am glad you are here. I help conscientious women ages 20-45, who struggle with self esteem and confusion achieve clarity and confidence. Are you a young woman feeling confused and inadequate for the current life situations you face? Are you a mother and doubt your parenting? Are you a highly sensitive person and second guess yourself all the time, feeling like you are not as good as others think you are? Do you frequently compare yourself to others and feel you don’t measure up? Have you doubted your ability to skillfully navigate the relationships that matter most in your life?

Creative practices can often be a safer and more direct way of expressing, experiencing and understanding the most challenging emotions. I'm a creative arts therapist who has been working in clinical settings in the NYC area for over five years. I integrate my experience as a performer in Jazz, improvised and World music as well as my zen practice of over ten years into a unique and effective approach to therapy. Using both verbal psychotherapy and creative art mediums in a safe and supportive environment I work to guide the therapeutic process towards achieving a client's unique goals.

Jack has over 25 years of experience in the Mental Health field. He has provided clinical services to children, adults, families and couples in at various outpatient settings. Jack has also worked in school and vocational programs where he implemented treatment-based groups as well as individual therapy.

I offer online therapy for individuals in Georgia, Florida and Massachusetts. Are you struggling with difficult emotions, stress management, relationship difficulties, feeling anxious about the future, or longing for change in your life? Anxious about the climate crisis and having difficulty managing uncertainty and dread? Maybe you are feeling disconnected and overwhelmed, and longing for deeper connection. I am passionate about supporting individuals who are seeking to live more meaningful, satisfying lives, and helping you feel less "stuck".

Andrea is licensed as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC 1) and Doctorate of Social Work (DWS). In addition, Andrea is certified in trauma and can help adult clients to work on their internalized emotions, mental health disorders, and keeping their sobriety in substance use, and alcohol addiction. She utilizes different approaches and modalities in Motivational Interviewing, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Somatic Psychotherapy, and Gestalt Therapy.

In her practice, Rabia provides care to individuals struggling with mild and major mental illness. At the core of my approach is belief that every individual has a right to self-determination and ability to make and keep oneself whole. Rabia works from a person-centered philosophy that emphasizes meaning in one's life responsibility, and the pursuit 'to be that self which one truly is.'

Jim has a passion for language and international cultures as evidenced by his extensive work with Russian Jewish immigrants. And as a person in recovery for over 10 years he is personally acquainted with the struggles related to maintenance of sobriety. He states that he is also grateful to God for the life lessons that he has learned caring for aging parents and a partner. These lessons have taught him many life lessons regarding the care of others.

Maybe you feel overwhelmed with college life, struggling with depression, anxiety, or trauma, feeling isolated or misunderstood in relationships, having difficulties with parenting, dealing with the aftermath of psychiatric hospitalization, or considering a leave of absence from school. We believe healing and change happen in relationships; it doesn't require a diagnosis from me—your experience is what matters. It’s about creating a safe, person-centered, anti-oppressive, and non-judgmental space where we share the journey with empathy and solidarity, working together to find strength and resilience. You are not alone.

Now accepting new clients! I am so excited to support you in your journey to living your best life! My name is Liz and I work with people aged 17+ who want to improve their ability to manage challenging aspects of their lives. When problems related to substance use, mood disorders, grief, trauma, chronic illness or pain, parenting, educational and professional stress become overwhelming I can provide supportive and reassuring opportunities for change. It can be frightening to confront these parts of ourselves. I will provide a compassionate, validating and safe space to move forward in your life and accomplish your goals.

I believe that we are works in progress, having endless possibilities for the direction of our growth. I support clients in finding the potential for growth in challenges, to use creativity and flexibility to work productively with difficulty. I assist clients in developing clarity to identify options and expand the vision of themselves and the world. I encourage them to identify interests and pursue creative activities that help regenerate energy. I promote clients identifying both their strengths and long-held beliefs that limit growth. Developing increased awareness and positive action supports healing and the manifestation of life goals.

Ellen’s approach to therapy seeks to create a welcoming, inclusive, empathetic and safe space to walk alongside individuals as they courageously engage in therapy at their own pace and comfort level. Ellen’s desire is that you will feel valued, understood, encouraged and cared for throughout your time in therapy. She would be honored to journey with you towards gaining new insights, healing, growth, and taking any step (small or big) towards the goals you have identified.

I’m a licensed psychologist who helps adults of all identities to feel more secure in themselves, satisfied in their relationships, and resilient through uncertainty, change and loss. I specialize in helping: a) those who feel anxious, sensitive, misunderstood, or emotionally overwhelmed to increase comfort with themselves, their feelings and needs, and others; b) individuals to develop healthier attachments and change hurtful relational patterns; and c) aspiring and current parents throughout the complex family planning & adjustment process, including grief and loss.

I have been a psychotherapist for over 30 years. I have been trained in numerous modalities including CBT, DBT, and trauma focused treatment. I enjoy working with children and adults suffering from the symptoms of anxiety and mood disorders. I am also a 500 hr. Registered Yoga Teacher. Together with my clients, I create a customized treatment plan that often includes Cognitive Behavioral Techniques and mindfulness /Yoga skills. The approach is often remarkably successful in treating sleep problems, anxiety, depression, trauma and loss.

I support people to transform life's challenges into a mosaic of internal wisdom. I passionately embrace the power of loving relationships to help shift from feeling burdened by past wounds to compassionate self-acceptance. I facilitate secure attachment and fulfilling relationships. My natural empathy offers a safe space to heal emotional wounds, ruptured relationships, limiting behaviors, non-supporting beliefs, attachment injuries, trauma, loss, grief. In Internal Family Systems (IFS), we access our Core/Wise Self (intrinsic wholeness) - compassion, confidence, calm, creativity, courage, curiosity, connection. In deep Self-attunement, we gently invite wounded internal parts to come forth and heal.

After many conversations with friends, family, coworkers, and sometimes complete strangers, I often hear "Wow! I've never shared that with anyone before!" I will bring this open, non-judgmental, and accepting part of myself to all of our work together. Whatever issue you are asking for help with, I am here to join with you and support your efforts to make positive changes, to find clarity, and to move forward with understanding and self-love.

*****PLEASE NOTE THAT I AM NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS****** I am an experienced (24 years) psychotherapist with an intuitive, down to earth style. I specialize in LGBTQIA+ issues, relationships, body image and self-esteem, sex and sexuality, working through trauma and family of origin issues, depression, anxiety, first responders and vicarious trauma, creativity and self-expression, and gender variance and transition. My work is relational and is rooted in an awareness of social and cultural realities. I provide a safe, stable, warm environment in which to explore and address your concerns.

Now accepting new clients. Thirty years of practice as a psychotherapist have offered me the privilege of coming to understand and be helpful to many people who have presented to me with diverse backgrounds and painful experiences. I would be honored to sit with you, to come to understand and help you find a way through the unique difficulties confronting you today.

I am a therapist working in downtown Northampton providing strength-based, goal oriented psychotherapy. My office is handicapped accessible and convenient to public transportation. I offer evening and weekend times and work with people of all ages individually, in couples and with family members. I am also a founder of Northampton Center for DBT, which offers DBT skills training classes in downtown Northampton (kristenjoyce.com/dbt-skills-classes/).