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About Me

Given there are hundreds of psychologist and counselors practicing mental health counseling, why should you choose me?

There are several reasons. 

I love what I do.  My training and experience set me apart.  As someone who earned a doctorate in clinical psychology with a sub specialty in child and family therapy, I am trained to work with adults, and children. Subspecialty training comes with a post-doctoral training program after adult training is complete. I worked for almost 10 years at Brown University Medical School teaching medical and psychology  trainees. 

I am certified school psychologist which allows me to help navigate a child's school needs. I've worked in or consulted to more than 20 school districts in Massachusetts.

I've been working in my profession for more than 30 years and I learn new things every day. When I work with a client my goal is to empower them to be the best version of themselves as l work alongside my clients, knowing that real change is possible, but sometimes  very challenging.

My counseling approach first to gain an understanding of the problems and then to use a combination of directive coaching strategies and supportive counseling.   Whether you are a child, parent, spouse, or single adult, keeping perspective and staying grounded can be a challenge. Let’s take parenting. as if it isn’t hard enough to be a parent, now add in managing technology, including gaming and  use social media and  it can feel overwhelming.

 

Or maybe you are single and dating? Trying to find someone like minded and with your values can be difficult  in our virtually dominant world. 

 

I approach my work with compassion, commitment and without judgment. I believe I have helped many people in my thirty years,  which makes my work the most  rewarding job I can have. 

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Testimonial



"I started working with Kate when
my ex-husband left, 5 years ago. Through her guidance, perspective, and resources she helped me and my boys get through the darkest chapter in our lives and with a renewed sense of self and love of life, Her calm, confident demeanor gives reassurance that no obstacle is too big and that she's there to help you every step of the way. I am so grateful to have Kate as my therapist and I couldn't recommend her more highly"
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Lindsey R, Beverly, MA

Treatment


Specializing in Parenting, Children and Teens, Relationships, Stress Management, Couples Counseling and Executive Coaching 

Parenting

I know what its like being a parent today. Despite having raised my two young men during the technology era, and during covid, my children are thriving.  I use a specialized parenting approach that combines nurturance, discipline and flexibility. I teach this approach with concrete strategies and examples  in my parent coaching practice.

Children and Teens

Children alongside with their parents,   sometimes need an outside person to talk with and someone who can provide simple strategies regarding how to manage anxiety, and negative thinking that seems to be prevalent in our culture.Teen years are turbulent,  often resulting in growing pains for everyone. I can help support the teen and the family through these  experiences and help to determine what is typical teen development and what behaviors are more concerning. Often times an objective counselor is what a teen most needs.

Relationships

Whether you are married, divorced, dating or  struggling with any type of relationship, I've been there and I've coached hundreds of clients through difficult relationships. Navigating relationships in the texting world is doable with the right strategies and intentions. The best time to improve interpersonal relationships is when you are struggling with a life relationship. 

We work through real life relationship challenges and develop strategies that feel comfortable and authentic.

Couples Therapy

Couples counseling requires a highly supportive approach as people are highly  vulnerable in this situation. I take my lead from the couples. I sometimes work with them individually and sometimes as a couple. Listening for understanding and increasing communication are paramount to a successful relationship and can require help from a supportive counselor.

Stress Management

We all have stress. Stress is the biggest contributor to weakening our immune system, and can contribute to   all sorts of physical illness and ailments. The good news is that we can learn to manage our reactions to stress even if we can't control the stress itself. I teach cognitive behavioral strategies as well as breathing, relaxation and meditation to manage stress.

Executive Coaching

 Having been trained and employed  as an executive coach at one of the worlds largest executive management consulting firms, Korn Ferry,  I know the challenges executives face. Executive coaching combines a knowledge of business and management practices with goal setting, gathering company feedback and  working with the executive to push him or her to higher performance, resulting in more professional and company growth.  

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