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As a daughter, sister, mom, and wife, I understand the complex and unique issues that happen throughout all walks of life....
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As a daughter, sister, mom, and wife, I understand the complex and unique issues that happen throughout all walks of life.
Kendyl Geeze is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has 4 years of experience working with adults, couples, and adolescents seeking support with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, past trauma, faith/spiritual issues, and career/ life transitions. Kendyl completed her Master of Science (MS) in Professional Counseling at Grand Canyon University.
Kendyl seeks to build a trusting therapeutic connection through a warm and inviting demeanor in order to build your strengths and assist you in meeting your goals so you can live your life to the fullest. Her goal is to create a comfortable environment in which you feel ready to interact. Kendyl utilizes strength-based, collaborative, and cognitive behavioral approaches in working with clients. She maintains flexibility in working with her clients to find the approach that best meets them where they are, and she uses creativity to best meet the needs of each individual.
Kendyl is looking forward to working with you.
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As one who has experienced personal trauma and loss, I have an authentic understanding of how we are impacted by painful life circ...
As one who has experienced personal trauma and loss, I have an authentic understanding of how we are impacted by painful life circumstances and how building of new life skills can empower us once again.
I am a Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 4 years of experience. I specialize in supporting adults and adolescents navigating mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, and adjustment challenges. My goal is to help clients find relief from persistent symptoms, improve daily functioning, and build emotional resilience through compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to their unique needs and goals.
I earned my Master’s in Nursing from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, where I focused on integrating evidence-based, patient-centered care with a strong therapeutic alliance. My approach blends medication management and psychoeducation to empower clients in understanding their mental health and making informed choices about their care.
I understand that seeking help can feel overwhelming, and I’m here to walk beside you every step of the way. My goal is to create a warm, respectful, and supportive environment where you feel heard and valued. If you’re ready to take the next step toward emotional well-being, I invite you to schedule an appointment so we can begin your journey to healing together.
People who want to climb Mt. Everest and make it back safely often hire a highly skilled guide—frequently one of the famous indige...
People who want to climb Mt. Everest and make it back safely often hire a highly skilled guide—frequently one of the famous indigenous people, the Sherpas—to help them find their way and carry some of the baggage. Here, if your daily life is feeling like a long, hard climb up a steep mountain, similar assistance is available in the form of therapists such as myself, who have made that climb hundreds of times, know the way, and are experienced handlers of baggage. If you need a skilled companion, I would be honored to join your expedition.
Jeff Rosenstein is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 40 years of experience in mental health. He draws upon relevant research, methodology, and experience to help clients find a clearer, more comfortable understanding of themselves. He provides assistance to clients by giving them the necessary knowledge, skills, and resources to cope with challenges, maintain wellness, and find fulfillment. Jeff believes that our lives have meaning and purpose, we are all interconnected, and the well-being of every person truly matters. Holding this as a moral, ethical, and spiritual imperative, he has devoted his work to serving others.
Receiving an M.A. in Psychology from Claremont Graduate University, Jeff completed advanced clinical study at Clark University and trained at McLean Hospital. His holistic perspective is oriented to understanding mental health issues in the context of each person’s unique life experience, values, strengths, and aspirations.
Jeff’s career has been an expression of the beliefs and values by which he lives. While Jeff is available for remote sessions, he is especially glad to meet in person whenever possible.
Stephen Medina is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has 7 years of experience providing care to children, adolescents,...
Stephen Medina is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has 7 years of experience providing care to children, adolescents, and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and mood disorders.
Stephen completed his Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology at Bridgewater State University and his Master of Science (MS) in Counseling at Salem State University. He utilizes a variety of approaches to best provide a tailored approach to therapy for his clients. Whether providing and utilizing strength based, cognitive behavioral, or mindfulness techniques, Stephen will provide his clients with a positive and personalized therapy experience.
Stephen would like to work with you, in order to provide assistance in developing your strengths so you can confidently achieve your goals and live the life you deserve.
I connect with and understand the emotional, spiritual and mental health strain placed on us by our present-day society....
I connect with and understand the emotional, spiritual and mental health strain placed on us by our present-day society.
Kathryn Ashley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LCSW, LICSW) who has over 35 years of experience providing clinical assessments and therapeutic care for adults with a diverse range of clinical needs, including addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, and life transitions.
Kathryn completed her Bachelor's degree in Social Work at Niagara University, Niagara Falls NY, and received her Master's degree in Social Work from Yeshiva University-New York. Kathryn utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), strengths-based therapy (SBT), solutions-focused therapy (SFT), and mindfulness approaches.
Kathryn's success lies within her ability to put clients at ease, ensuring their well-being is her focus. She has cultivated relationships with her clients empowering them with greater strength, sensitivity, and perseverance in pursuit of their mental health goals. Kathryn hopes to work with you to accomplish whatever you set your mind to—go online or give our office a call today.
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My go-to approach for PTSD/trauma therapy is cognitive behavioral therapy. I prefer CBT because this modality is meant to change thought patterns that disturb one's life.
The tools that I teach in PTSD therapy are how to focus on changing patterns of behaviors, thoughts, and feelings in order to improve daily functioning.
I know that a client is making meaningful progress in PTSD therapy if their daily functioning improves.
Clients can do the assigned homework from a clinician in order to supplement PTSD therapy.
Clients should journal or reflect on the traumatic event(s) that brought them here.
Trauma therapy is a therapeutic approach that focuses on treating the psychological impact of traumatic events on individuals. Trauma therapy helps people process and heal from their trauma by guiding them through their trauma in a compassionate and supportive way, allowing clients to feel the full scope of what happened to them and eventually move on from the event(s). This process helps people who have experienced trauma find ways to feel safe in their lives.
Trauma therapy will often require individuals to walk through their experiences in a controlled and compassionate setting (unless the client has a dissociative disorder) so that they can fully process the event, an activity that will allow them to move on from what happened and feel safe again. Thriveworks Brookline therapists will also help clients learn healthy coping mechanisms to deal with their symptoms outside of therapy.
Thriveworks trauma counseling in Brookline, MA is conducted both in person and online through online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
If an individual is working through a single event that occurred during adulthood, they may only need a few months of treatment. However, in instances of childhood trauma or repeated traumatic events, therapy may continue over the course of years. Trauma therapy usually ends when the client believes they have met their therapeutic goals, however long that takes to occur. Thriveworks therapists in Brookline, MA will continue to provide care for as long as necessary to help clients meet their therapeutic needs.
Trauma has a way of sticking with us. Why? Because it physically changes our brains. After you encounter a traumatic event, you will experience states of hyperarousal. In other words, your brain is on high alert for danger, especially in the form of what you’ve recently experienced. So, for example, if you were injured in a car accident, you’ll likely feel on edge in the car for a while. And you might scare easily when you hear loud noises. This hypervigilance is but one mere effect of trauma and symptom of PTSD.
Fortunately, if you are experiencing hypervigilance or otherwise suffering after a traumatic experience, there are professionals who can help. Trauma and PTSD therapists specialize in providing treatment for trauma victims. If you are in the Brookline, MA area, consider scheduling a trauma therapy appointment at Thriveworks. You can reach our office at (617) 934-1974. We have both in-person counseling and online counseling opportunities available.
It’s vital to your health and wellbeing that you receive help after experiencing a traumatic event. You will need to talk through your experience, your emotions, your pain to begin the recovery process. We know that this can sound scary and intimidating, but doing so will allow you to move forward from your trauma toward a happy, fulfilled life again. While talking with your loved ones about how you feel can be helpful, often the best person to talk to is a mental health professional.
“PTSD occurs after a traumatic event where your physical health or safety felt at risk,” explains Corey Bisceglia-Kane, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker at our Brookline office. “This can include assaults, natural disasters, car accidents, or ongoing abuse or oppression. The major symptoms of PTSD include hypervigilance, replaying the traumatic event in your mind or having flashbacks, disrupted sleep, and impaired functioning both in personal and professional settings as a result of the trauma.”
Trauma therapy is a form of treatment that involves working with a counselor to process and overcome psychological trauma. As we mentioned earlier, a traumatic event is one that causes significant distress. Trauma therapy can help you work through the aftermath of any traumatic event, and it might involve different therapeutic techniques. “A big part of trauma is not feeling safe so the goal of therapy can be to process the trauma and restore one’s sense of safety in the world,” says Bisceglia-Kane. “Therapy can also help someone develop strategies to manage PTSD symptoms as they arise. These often include grounding exercises, breathwork, and meditation.” There are several main goals of trauma therapy, which are true from one individual to the next:
If you’ve encountered a traumatic experience—be it the loss of a loved one, a physical or mental injury, a near-death encounter—be sure to get the necessary assistance and support. Thriveworks Brookline has trauma therapy services readily available. Our trauma therapists and PTSD therapists would be happy to meet with you in a traditional in-person therapy setting or in online counseling. Either way, we’ll help you work through your trauma and live a happier, more successful life.
To schedule an appointment at Thriveworks in Brookline, call (617) 934-1974. A scheduling specialist will walk you through the quick, simple scheduling process and help you book your session.
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Brookline is located near Beacon St and Charles St, off Harvard St. It is right by the Griggs Park and a short distance from the Coolidge Corner Public Library.
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