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Jeffrey White is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over thirty years of experience providing empathic listening a...
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Jeffrey White is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over thirty years of experience providing empathic listening and compassionate understanding to adults, couples, and families looking to increase their insight and understanding into how they function, and relate to themselves and others to improve their quality of life. Jeffrey utilizes a strengths based, here and now approach, to address issues associated with depression, anxiety, PTSD, C-PTSD, relationship betrayal, stress management, self -esteem, codependency, life transition, anger management and grief/loss. Jeffrey integrates the use of attachment theory, DBT, CBT, psychodynamic, relational, and mindfulness- based approaches to help his clients build their strengths and achieve their goals. Jeffrey graduated from the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts with a Bachelor of Arts degree and Simmons College in Boston with a Masters in Social Work.
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As a former member of a special operations military unit, I understand and can empathize with directly- and indirectly-related iss...
As a former member of a special operations military unit, I understand and can empathize with directly- and indirectly-related issues.
Lee Walker is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), and a former member of a military Special Operations unit with 45 years of experience in mental health/addictions treatment. He is very concerned regarding the impact of trauma (frequently underrated) and the disease course of addictions (also frequently underrated). He is optimistic that significant life improvement is possible for his clients, and is committed to working with them to see that potential. Leon’s specialties are PTDS, trauma, and addictions.
Lee earned his Bachelor's in Abnormal Psychology at Clark University and Master's at Assumption University. His military background exposed him to a wide range of life circumstances and difficulties that impact people—many of whom have given up hope. Lee teaches his clients to use rational emotive therapy and reality therapy to manage symptoms on their own.
Lee believes that all clients have the potential to conduct self-therapy so they have clinical tools and interventions at all times.
As a young woman, I understand the challenges that academic, work, and family stress can present....
As a young woman, I understand the challenges that academic, work, and family stress can present.
Alyson Burchfield is a Resident-in Counseling (RIC) with over two years of internship experience in the mental health field. She provides therapeutic care to adults and couples who are seeking help with depression, anxiety, stress management, difficult life transitions, adjustment disorder, LGBTQ issues, mindfulness, and meditation. Alyson is a strong and empathetic ally who regards individuals as the experts of their own experience.
Alyson completed her Bachelor's degree in Psychology at Franklin Pierce University and received her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lesley University. She utilizes an eclectic and collaborative strengths-based, narrative-based, mindfulness-based, solutions-focused, and person-centered approach to therapeutic care. Alyson is always fostering a therapeutic alliance that allows for individuals and clients to grow at their own pace while providing a safe and welcoming environment.
Alyson seeks to establish a compassionate and warm relationship with you to assist in building upon your strengths, and to collaborate with you on meeting your goals, processing challenges, and developing tools and techniques to help you grow even outside of counseling.
We are all on a journey of moving towards our happiest and best selves - I want to offer a helping hand toward you in this process...
We are all on a journey of moving towards our happiest and best selves - I want to offer a helping hand toward you in this process.
Kaden Trifilio is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over 7 years of experience in the mental health field. For him, the most satisfying part of being a clinician is witnessing people become their most empowered and authentic selves. Kaden has experience working with adult individuals from a broad range of backgrounds and is trained in helping people manage anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and life changes. Kaden actively works on being a culturally competent clinician and is knowledgeable in working with individuals in the LGBTQA+ community. Kaden completed his Master of Social Work at Springfield College.
Kaden has been trained in multiple modes of therapy, including cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing. Kaden also has over 10 years of personal mindfulness and meditation practice. Kaden will collaborate with you to figure out what combination or approach will work best for you.
Therapy is a beautiful tool that provides us with the space to start healing our inner selves. Kaden is confident he will be able to provide a safe and empathetic space to you, no matter where you are finding yourself in life right now. If you are interested in working with him, schedule an appointment today!
Miriam Collazo is a bilingual, Spanish speaking, US Army retired veteran with experience providing mentorship, guidance, counselin...
Miriam Collazo is a bilingual, Spanish speaking, US Army retired veteran with experience providing mentorship, guidance, counseling, coaching, clinical assessments and therapeutic care to children, adolescents, and adults seeking help with trauma, depression, anxiety, and adjusting to life transitions. She completed her Associates in Audiovisual Communications and Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with a concentration on Special Education at the University of Puerto Rico in Humacao and went on to receive her Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Framingham State University. Miriam uses a combination of therapeutic, strength, and evidence-based modalities to focus and bring awareness to the individual, couple, and family goals and needs. She uses talk, art, play, trauma-focused, family systems, and A-CRA, among others, to achieve the desired outcome of the individuals. Miriam seeks to use a collaborative experience and caring approach, based on respect, to provide a safe environment for growth and healing, building on the client’s strengths to attain the desired outcome to lead a purpose-driven life.
The core values that guide our work together will be rooted in empathic understanding, validation, and the creative use of evidenc...
The core values that guide our work together will be rooted in empathic understanding, validation, and the creative use of evidence-based treatments.
Nicolle Rubino is a Licensed Mental Health Clinician who has spent 7 years working in the mental health field providing crisis care to adults and adolescents needing partial hospitalization treatment. Her specialties include safety planning, de-escalation, and stabilization. She has focused on helping people explore and gain insight into mental health struggles and how to cope and grow from those experiences. Nicolle is an art therapist who is trained in the utilization of creative directives for expressive interventions and has experience working with significant depression, anxiety, trauma, and life stressors.
Nicolle received her Master's in Mental Health Counseling and Art Therapy from Lesley University, where she was able to develop skills based in clinical psychology and creative expression. Nicolle pulls from a variety of evidence-based approaches such as mindfulness, person-centered, cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, and expressive therapies.
Nicolle would be honored to be a part of your mental health healing and growth. She looks forward to walking with you on that journey and wants you to know how proud you should be of yourself for making the decision to get the support you need and deserve.
As a dedicated Clinician, I am here to help overwhelming feelings not to detour us from our true authentic selves....
As a dedicated Clinician, I am here to help overwhelming feelings not to detour us from our true authentic selves.
Eileen Garrigan is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). She has been practicing for the past 20 years and works with adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families. Eileen is familiar with working with clients who have experienced or are experiencing trauma, relationship difficulties, anxiety, stress, grief, chronic illness, depression, and life transitions.
Eileen has a post-graduate certificate in Family Systems Solution Focused Therapy. When clients enter the therapeutic process, she is sensitive to their belief systems and current frame of mind. Therapy can provide clients with the tools to change perceptions, increase rational thinking, improve thought and communication patterns, and increase the level of healthy relationships. Her approach is to provide a safe, nonjudgemental space to explore the past, present, and future. Therapy gives clients the opportunity to be seen and heard in a safe, accepting environment. Sincerity, empathy, compassion, and authenticity are all important to the therapeutic relationship.
As a therapist, Eileen takes an active role in listening, empowering, and supporting her clients' subjective experiences. Together, you can examine the patterns that tend to influence dysfunctional belief systems. She combines techniques of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, Creative Arts Therapies, Brief Dynamic Therapy, Psychoanalysis, and Solution Focused Therapy.
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My go-to approach for helping people in online therapy is cognitive behavioral therapy. This approach not only helps clients to understand the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and actions, but also provides clients with strategies to make the changes they want to make to overcome life’s problems and challenges. I also work with clients to develop tools and strategies such as mindfulness activities, breathing techniques, and communication skills. Lastly, I also incorporate motivational interviewing into my therapy practice, as this can help clients who feel stuck to take steps toward their goals and see progress.
Some of the tools that I teach in online therapy are mindfulness techniques, breathing strategies, stress management, and communication skills. I usually find that clients can learn these as effectively online as they would if they were meeting with me in person.
I know that clients are making meaningful progress in online therapy when they start to see the positive changes they want in their lives.
Clients can supplement their time by practicing the tools and strategies they have learned in sessions. This practice often helps in making faster progress in resolving issues and working toward their goals.
To prepare for your first therapy session, you can think about how you would like yourself and your life to be different as a result of therapy. Knowing some of your goals can help to jump-start the therapy process.
With Thriveworks, Online therapy is an effective alternative to in-person therapy services in which a client can speak to a Thriveworks therapist remotely via online video conferencing. Online sessions are just as effective as in-person treatment, but they can also provide added benefits like reduced travel time, saving money on transportation or childcare, and increased access to care.
Online therapy works much like traditional in-person therapy but takes place through secure video conferencing. Clients can attend Online therapy from any safe place they choose that has access to the internet, whether that be their home or another easily accessible place. Like in-person treatment, a therapist will work with their client to address their concerns, create goals, and establish an effective treatment plan.
There is no best option for online therapy—instead, it’s best to focus on finding a provider that meets your specific needs and with whom you can form a professional connection with.
Yes, online therapy is just as effetive for many clients as in-person sessions.
Online therapy can last for a few months to years depending on the goals and symptoms of the client. The treatment process will be unique to each client and lend itself to their specific concerns, which means that the time it takes to treat them will always be different. Timing is also up to the client themselves; they are free to stop therapy whenever they please, especially if they feel they have reached their goals and addressed their concerns.
At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.
Drew has been struggling for quite some time, but he can’t bring himself to schedule an appointment at the local counseling office. He can’t bear the thought of walking into the office and being spotted by someone he knows. Drew isn’t ashamed of his mental health struggles, but he wants to keep his struggles to himself for now. He isn’t ready to talk about how he’s feeling with his loved ones… he is, however, ready to open up to a counselor. If only he could find a solution to this one problem standing in his way.
Online counseling is the solution to Drew’s problem. This mental health service allows people to work with counselors and therapists from the safety, comfort, and convenience of home. In Drew’s case, he can hop on a phone call or video conference to meet with his counselor, instead of risk being seen by someone on the street when walking into a counseling office.
“Asking for help is the first step… You are more precious to this world than you’ll ever know.” –Lili Rhinehart
Online counseling offers solutions to many obstacles that prevent people from pursuing or receiving mental health counseling. If you think that online counseling might be the solution you’ve been looking for, or you’re simply interested in exploring this convenient counseling option, consider reaching out to Thriveworks Worcester, MA. We have virtual counselors and therapists on our Thriveworks Worcester team who are happy to help you via online means. Not to mention, these professionals have experience working with counseling over the phone or video. You’re in good hands. To schedule an online counseling appointment at Thriveworks Worcester, call our office. We’ll get you set up ASAP.
Online counseling has come a long way since its inception. The beginning of online counseling can be traced back to 1972, in which staff members at Stanford and UCLA simulated a psychotherapy session on their computers. Today, online counseling is offered in the form of video counseling, telephone counseling, and even email or chat counseling.
Here at Thriveworks Worcester Counseling, we offer both video counseling and telephone counseling. Here’s a little more info on each option:
In both cases, you simply need to make sure you have reliable internet and access to a computer, telephone, or another device that allows you to make a phone call or attend a videoconference.
Online counseling is lucrative because it comes with many benefits that in-person counseling does not. For example, online counseling offers:
To expand on the above, online counseling often means a greater assortment of scheduling options including appointments in the evenings and on weekends. In addition, online counseling clients often find that online counseling is more comfortable (both physically and mentally) than in-person counseling. Also, it offers greater convenience as well as reliability. One doesn’t have to stress about a long commute time, traffic, or other uncontrollable factors that might make one late to their appointment or despise going to their appointment.
Online counseling is the comfortable, convenient counseling option. If it sounds like something you’re interested in exploring, you’ve come to the right place!
If you’re interested in the convenience, the comfort, and additional benefits you can find in online counseling, reach out to Thriveworks Worcester Counseling when you’re ready. We have counselors on staff who are experienced in helping their clients overcome challenges and improve their lives via telephone counseling or video counseling.
To schedule an online counseling session, all you have to do is give us a call. Our scheduling specialists will pair you with a counselor, therapist, or psychologist who has the skills, training, and experience that aligns with your needs. Then, they’ll get you all set up for your first telephone counseling or video counseling session. It’s that easy.
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Worcester is located near Grove St and Park Ave, off I-190. It is just off Worcester Rd near Salisbury Park and the Worcester Art Museum.
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