Hello, I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts and I have also previously lived and worked in Vermont and Colorado. I have been licensed since 1999 after graduating from the University of Northern Colorado with a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have worked in a variety of settings including outpatient mental health, college counseling, private practice, and VA hospitals and outpatient clinics.
My primary therapeutic orientation is person-centered, but I use a variety of modalities including cognitive-behavioral interventions, mindfulness, communication skills and family system approaches. I specialize in depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, and relationship concerns. Additionally, I work with young and older adults to re-establish their work life balance and deal with career or phase-of-life issues. Through the years I’ve seen that whether a concern or issue is perceived large or small it often seems daunting to address it alone without support. My approach is to let you be my guide and work collaboratively towards both your short- and long-term goals. I encourage individuals to not only use our work in session but also in their daily lives toward the changes they seek.
I look forward to hearing from you and working together to address your concerns.
Thank you.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Military and Veterans Issues, Post-traumatic stress
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
MA LMHC 6371
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Stanley is a kind would and competent counselor
Written on Nov 22, 2020 after therapy with Stanley for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Stan has been a great counselor. He makes sure to check in on issues you specifically want to address, but also on your life overall. He's really down to earth and makes each session feel like a conversation.
Written on Jul 20, 2020 after therapy with Stanley for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and anger management
Stan rocks. When you speak to him you feel like you got someone delving into the dark caves with you.
Written on Jun 29, 2020 after therapy with Stanley for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Stanley (he goes by Stan) is a fantastic therapist - i had never been in any sort of therapy, but i encountered a situation where i needed help. I didn't know what to expect. I sought out a therapist with experience in personality disorders.
Stan made it very easy. I liked working with him because he is extremely casual and accessible, but also very insightful. It's a great balance, and makes the therapy process so easy and painless! It feels like talking to a friend, but a friend who has extensive professional experience helping you with your issues.
I'd absolutely recommend Stan.
Written on May 20, 2020 after therapy with Stanley for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
I have struggled for years to find the right therapist. I have my BA in Psychology and I'm quite talkative and stubborn. I am self-aware! My therapist listens even when I'm ranting and responds to specific things I said indicating he was truly listening to it all. I know I talk a lot, but it's how I communicate and it felt so good to feel heard for the first time in a while. My therapist is pro-active and gives me direct links to explore things I'm concerned about; ie, my career and education. He also reframes my negative thinking and although I like being hard on myself, he helps soften the blows from my own mind. I am extremely grateful especially during this unprecedented, extremely triggering time.
Written on May 19, 2020 after therapy with Stanley for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd