Hello, I am Mandy Read at Crooked Tree Counseling. I am able to create a warm, comfortable space through active listening along with genuine curiosity to establish a feeling of ease within the therapeutic relationship. I aim to create a collaborative environment in which you are the expert of your own experiences. My presence in the room offers warmth and safety in a therapeutic space designed for meaningful exploration of past, present, and preferred future. Please note that an intake coordin...
Hello, I'm Joe. I have dedicated over 20 years to helping individuals like you feel empowered and equipped with the tools needed to tackle life's challenges. My approach to therapy is conversational and comfortable, ensuring you feel at ease to open up about whatever issues or needs you want to address. I believe in working together to find solutions and make meaningful progress in your life. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, thought disorders, and chemical depend...
As a psychotherapist, my role is to help patients understand the trouble in their lives and make significant changes. I believe it takes time to get to know the nuances of one's story. My approach is both collaborative and challenging. Therapy can involve helping people look at parts of themselves that are painful, or hard to see clearly. Some people find short-term therapy is enough for ameliorating current troubles, while many engage in long-term intensive therapy to uncover the roots of their...
Hello, I'm Kim Kidders-Montoya, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Registered Drama Therapist (RDT) with over six years of experience. I am passionate about working with youth, adults, and their families to help them navigate life's transitions and embrace the complexities that make life worth living. My specialties include family dynamics, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, and empowerment. I earned my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a sp...
Samantha Cronin is an independently Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). She provides a unique expressive and psycho dynamic lens that utilizes positive regard, self-awareness, motivational interviewing, and mindful trauma-informed care. As an expressive therapist, she utilizes creative modalities including journaling, music, dream work, creative writing and art. In mindful based practices, she utilizes her 200hr yoga certification to guide you in learning how to apply breath-work, grounding...
Scott Allen Bennett, author of the best-selling *The Elements of Résumé Style* (2nd edition available now), earned a B.S. in Economics from Clark University, an M.S. in Education (specializing in Counseling and Personnel Services) from Fordham University, an M.S.W. from Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College, and an Advanced Post-Master's Certificate in Rational Emotive and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy from Albert Ellis Institute. Bennett is a Board Certified Diplomate in Clinic...
Hello, I'm Glennice. Are you looking for healing from trauma or desiring to better connect with your spouse and family? Do you need help reaching your goals and want a Christian therapist? If you feel that evidence-based counseling with a Biblical foundation and the potential for therapeutic/expressive arts resonates with you, then you have come to the right place. I hold an MA and am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. I provide clinical counseling for those dealing with anxiety, ...
Hello, I'm Michael. With 27 years of professional experience, I am licensed in Massachusetts, Maryland, Vermont, and Arizona. My journey in mental health care has given me the privilege of helping clients navigate through various challenges, including stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting concerns. I also have a deep specialization in supporting individuals and families dealing with cancer at all stages, providing a compassionate space for them to process and heal...
I help college students, graduate students, and university faculty manage stress, cope with painful emotions, and navigate school, work, and relationships. Higher education offers a huge opportunity for growth and self-discovery, but it also presents unique stressors and challenges. In addition to treating anxiety and depression, I work regularly with issues of perfectionism, peer comparison, academic pressure, and burnout. I also help clients build healthy friendships and partnerships, explore ...
As a counselor, Val is passionate about creating a safe environment which fosters healthy vulnerability and honesty, so that clients can feel empowered to take ownership of their individual life goals and journeys. Val works primarily from a person-centered, systemic, and existential approach. She considers clients as a part of the broader life systems, and hopes to help clients gain and exercise self-advocacy tools to use throughout their daily lives. Val uses non-judgemental listening skills, ...
Hello, I'm Michele. My passion lies in guiding individuals to feel connected to their higher self, learning to practice self-compassion, appreciating themselves, and viewing past pain or challenges as lenses to understand current issues better, providing a deeper understanding of self. Our sense of self is intricately tied to the narrative we construct about ourselves. Do you genuinely like yourself? Can you acknowledge and value all the lessons you've learned and the power you hold to shape you...
Hello, my name is Susana Wilson! I'm excited to meet you and start our therapy work together. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I have dedicated my career to helping individuals navigate life's challenges. I completed my education and training at IUPUI in 2010, and since then, I've gained extensive experience in both clinical settings and teletherapy. My journey has allowed me to work with clients facing anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma, providing them with the support they ...
Hello, I'm Amanda. I became a therapist because I believe in the healing power of relationships and that change is possible for everyone. For over 10 years, I have been a licensed therapist, helping people to understand the connection between their thoughts and behaviors. I specialize in addressing symptoms of anxiety, depression, dysregulated emotions, and issues related to substance use, relationships, and trauma. My preferred style is to be solution-focused. I am here to support you in redire...
Choosing the right therapist can make all the difference. Making the decision to seek out counseling is difficult enough. Crooked Tree Counseling is a group of psychotherapists who are committed to making the counseling experience a satisfying and successful one. From your first contact with us through your psychotherapy, we focus on creating positive working relationships from which healthy change can arise. We offer counseling, consultation and supervision. Located in Central Square Cambridg...
Hello, I'm Annalicia. I received my Master of Science in Clinical Psychology from the Institute for the Psychological Sciences in Crystal City, VA, just outside Washington, DC. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and a Licensed Professional Counselor, I bring extensive experience working with individuals of all ages, with a particular focus on adults experiencing PTSD, anxiety, depression, OCD, and relationship struggles due to past abandonment, grief, trauma, addiction, or dysfunctional...
Hello, I am Hope Notaro at Crooked Tree Counseling. I am a licensed mental health counselor who earned my bachelor and master's degrees at Lesley University. I have spent several years working in both school and community settings with children, teens, and young adults conducting both group and individual therapy. I approach counseling from a client centered and strengths based framework and draw from CBT and mindfulness based strategies. I see therapy as an opportunity for healing, growth, and ...
Susan Chamandy is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW). She primarily uses a psychodynamic approach in her counseling work to help clients gain a better understanding of themselves – their feelings, thoughts, behaviors and priorities – and to help clients identify and harness their personal strengths to make lasting change.She includes other approaches in her work, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems therapy, and mindfulness, when needed. Her priority i...
At Windward Mental Health in Dedham, we’re here for college students from the surrounding towns—think Wellesley College, Babson, Lasell University, or Regis College—who are navigating the chaos of student life while wrestling with mental health struggles. Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is perfect for students like you—maybe a Wellesley undergrad feeling crushed by perfectionism, a Babson entrepreneur battling anxiety that’s tanking your focus, or a Lasell student quietly dealing with...
Hello, I'm Lawrence. Discover your full potential and embrace healing, personal growth, and happiness through therapy. I believe that everyone has the capacity to feel better and thrive, and I am here to guide and support you through any challenging individual or life difficulties you may be facing. With 25 years of experience as a behavioral health and wellness therapist, I have had the privilege of working with a diverse range of clients, including adults, couples, adolescents, children, f...
I practice from a relational psychodynamic orientation and integrate aspects of cognitive behavioral and narrative psychotherapy in my approach. This means that our work together will consist of identifying the patterns in how you relate to other people and to yourself and working to change those patterns, allowing for more fulfilling interpersonal relationships and a discarding of unhelpful ways of being. I am committed to understanding the dynamics of power and oppression and the ways I can he...