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As a compassionate therapist with diverse experience in clinical psychology, I'm dedicated to helping you navigate life's challeng...
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As a compassionate therapist with diverse experience in clinical psychology, I'm dedicated to helping you navigate life's challenges and achieve mental well-being through evidence-based practices tailored to your unique needs.
Utsavi Bhimani is a Resident Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 6 years of experience. Her multicultural experience and diverse training equip her to support clients struggling with stress, anxiety and mood disorders, ADHD, ASD, positive parenting, and challenges with relationships, school, and careers. Utsavi has a rich background in clinical psychology, neuropsychology, and applied behavior analysis.
Utsavi received her Master's in Applied Clinical Psychology from Pennsylvania State University and her Master's in Clinical Psychology from Gujarat University. She utilizes an eclectic counseling approach to target the client's needs using cognitive behavioral therapy along with mindfulness, psychodynamic, and person-centered methods.
Utsavi combines evidence-based techniques with empathetic understanding to help clients develop coping strategies, improve self-awareness, and cultivate resilience. Whether they need assistance managing daily stressors or building healthier thought patterns, Utsavi is committed to guiding her clients towards a more balanced and fulfilling life.
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As a psychoanalyst, I use a client-centered, holistic approach that prioritizes the human being beyond the diagnosis, and connects...
As a psychoanalyst, I use a client-centered, holistic approach that prioritizes the human being beyond the diagnosis, and connects patterns of thinking to correct patterns of behavior.
Melissa Hinds is a Resident Licensed Mental Health Clinician with 3 years of experience and a concentration in psychodynamic approaches. She works with adults and seniors who are experiencing concerns involving depression, anxiety, family and couples counseling, behavioral problems, anger management, as well as mood and personality disorders. As a queer-identified Afro-Caribbean woman of color, Melissa understands the importance of cultural competency. She has expertise in working with populations diverse in race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, spiritual practices, sexual orientation, gender identity, and political affiliations.
Melissa has a Master of Arts in Psychoanalysis from the Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis. She practices modern psychoanalysis, a form of talk therapy that aims to uncover and resolve unconscious forces and childhood experiences that have lasting effects on adult behavior and mental states.
Melissa helps patients explore their patterns, motivations, and defenses to develop healthier coping mechanisms. She believes the greatest therapeutic successes result from a co-creative process and tailors treatment to the individual. Schedule an appointment with her today!
As an individual who struggled with depression and anxiety in the past, I understand the difficulty that one goes through carrying...
As an individual who struggled with depression and anxiety in the past, I understand the difficulty that one goes through carrying the heavy weight of mental health issues.
Mohamed Alsaidy is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Couples and Family Therapist (LICSW, LMFT) with 10 years of clinical practice working with individuals and couples from all walks of life. Mohamed specializes in anxiety, depression, anger management, and relationship issues on the individual level, and among many other relationship challenges, in communication, relationship structure, and intimacy on the couple’s level.
Mohamed completed his master’s degree in social work at the University of Chicago and earned post master’s specialty certificates in cognitive behavioral therapy and marriage counseling. He provides a safe, supportive, and unbiased therapeutic environment to help his clients reach their goals.
Mohamed believes that his clients are here to explore their ultimate potential, and he is here to guide them through it. If you are ready for your first step, please schedule an appointment with him today.
I know how important it is to feel truly seen and supported, and I'd be honored to walk with you as you work toward healing, growt...
I know how important it is to feel truly seen and supported, and I'd be honored to walk with you as you work toward healing, growth, and greater peace of mind, body, and spirit.
I am a Mental Health Counselor seeking licensure with 1 year of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through life transitions, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, and relationship or parenting challenges. I specialize in strengths-based therapy to help enhance self-esteem, explore personal values, and promote emotional healing. My goal is to help clients recognize triggers, develop healthy coping skills, and improve overall functioning.
I earned my Master’s in Social Work from Tulane University. I use the Gottman Method, dialectical behavior therapy, and emotionally focused therapy to support emotional healing, improve communication, and foster meaningful connections.
I offer a warm, judgment-free space where clients feel seen, heard, and supported. I understand how overwhelming it can be to seek help and invite those facing personal or relationship challenges to take the first step toward growth, healing, and connection.
Courtney Council is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a Master's in Clinical Mental Health and a second Master’s in the A...
Courtney Council is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a Master's in Clinical Mental Health and a second Master’s in the Art of Teaching. She specializes in relationships, LGBTQIA+ issues, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Courtney has been committed to providing significant services for individuals. She believes in providing a safe space, to express and explore emotions as they relate to daily experiences. Through the use of self-exploration activities and interventions, Courtney facilitates an environment where you are free to discover or create your ideal self.
Courtney’s clinical experience includes direct work on inpatient units for adults, children, and adolescents. Courtney has worked at the only mental hospital for children in the state of Virginia as an activity therapist providing therapeutic interventions for a wide range of diagnoses. Courtney has provided in-the-moment interventions for school-age children that support regulation and reintegration. Courtney has also worked as an intensive care coordinator which enables her to pay specific detail to resources and wrap-around care. Through her diverse experience with groups and individuals, Courtney has been responsible for implementing many interventions that create an enhanced understanding of diagnoses, impart effective coping skills to manage symptoms, and increase one’s ability to self-regulate.
Courtney is practically passionate about supporting others to reach their full potential. Through the use of resources, she empowers in a nonjudgmental environment. Courtney’s person-centered and strength-based approach makes her suitable to the client who is driven but feels stuck or unsure where to start. Those clients navigating the challenges of adversity experiences could benefit from Courtney’s specific skill set.
As a biracial, multi-cultured woman, I understand the unique issues of people from varying cultures, backgrounds, classes, and env...
As a biracial, multi-cultured woman, I understand the unique issues of people from varying cultures, backgrounds, classes, and environments, and strive to meet all individuals with compassion and non-judgment.
Tia Burr is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with a unique understanding and passion for helping individuals and couples address their unique challenges and find healthy perceptions of themselves. Tia does this by realizing and capitalizing on her clients' personal strengths, to increase healthy coping skills and overall life fulfillment. She has 4 years of experience and specializes in substance use, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and major life transitions.
Tia completed her Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling Psychology at Framingham State University. She knows that no singular approach is appropriate for every individual, so she has been trained in a range of modalities including Rogerian, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), positive, and strength-based therapies.
Life is full of changes and challenges, and no one needs to go through these transitions alone. Tia is confident that she can provide support in these times by presenting new perspectives and strategies which will allow you to cope with whatever struggles you might be facing. If you are ready to create positive and lasting life changes, schedule an appointment with her today.
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My go-to approach for treating depression is rooted in psychodynamic work. I find the benefit in this because it helps clients feel heard and understood. It also helps clients find the root cause of the depression.
The tools I find helpful in depression counseling are recognizing, acknowledging, understanding, expressing, and overcoming negative and contradictory feelings and emotions.
I know a client is making meaningful progress when they start to not let the depression hold them back from reaching goals.
Clients can supplement their time in depression counseling through either group therapy work or focusing on physical health and wellness.
To prepare for your first depression counseling session, simply come as you are!
Depression counseling can help those with major depression, minor depression, postpartum depression, persistent depressive disorder, and more. The providers at Thriveworks in Framingham, MA will develop a unique treatment plan based on your specific experience, needs, and goals.
It is absolutely worth going to therapy for depression — depression counseling helps people better manage their symptoms and get back to living happier lives again.
Depression counseling works by helping people pinpoint life problems, distorted thought patterns, and other causes of their depression, then process and work through them in order to mitigate the negative effects those factors have on their lives.
Common signs of depression include:
Thriveworks depression counseling in Framingham, MA is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Depression counseling can last for a few weeks, months, or longer, dependent on the severity of one’s depression as well as their needs and preferences.
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.
Depression can make even the toughest people feel weak. It can make the simplest tasks feel impossible. It can cause you to miss work, school, or put other responsibilities on the back burner. It can cause you to question everything you know about life—as you deal with an intense sadness, loss of energy, and feelings of guilt or worthlessness.
The good news is depression is completely treatable and there is help available. If you don’t feel like yourself and think you might be depressed, consider working with a depression counselor at Thriveworks in Framingham. The counselors, therapists, psychologists, and life coaches at Thriveworks are experts in mental health—they have the skills necessary to help you manage your depression symptoms and live a happy life again. Call (508) 392-4269 to schedule an appointment.
While many know about major depression, other forms of depression are lesser known: these include minor depression, bipolar disorder, postpartum depression, seasonal affective disorder, and many others. That said, so many know about major depression because around 19 million Americans are majorly depressed at any given moment. Garrett Ellis, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor at our Framingham office, explains what this might look like: “Some of the major signs and symptoms of depression include feelings of sadness, loss of energy, loss of motivation, loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed, a sense of hopelessness, increase or decrease in appetite (as evidenced by weight loss/gain), irritability, sleep disturbance (e.g. insomnia), and feelings of worthlessness.”
In order to be diagnosed with depression, you must present feelings of intense sadness and/or experience a loss of interest in life most of the day and nearly every day for two weeks or longer. If any of these symptoms resonate with you and you think you might need professional help, reach out to Thriveworks Counseling in Framingham. A depression counselor will talk you through your symptoms and help you to better manage them so you can get back to your normal self again.
Your journey in counseling will depend on your exact presentation of symptoms as well as your goals for therapy. Ellis explains: “The therapy process for treating depression often begins with identifying signs and symptoms that are unique to the individual’s circumstances, followed by exploring and understanding situations or events that have contributed to their depression. It is through gained knowledge, insight, problem-solving ability, and informed decisions-making, that depression counseling can help those in need to gain control over their lives, and thrive.”
In addition, your depression counselor will ask you about the level of self-care you engage in, which is just as important to this journey as the work you complete in the counseling room. Self-care is all about performing activities that you enjoy and that benefit your mental health. The following are a few common practices that prove beneficial:
Are you experiencing symptoms of depression? Do you feel a deep despair and loss of interest in life? Have your sleeping or eating habits changed for the worst? Consider working with a mental health professional at Thriveworks Counseling in Framingham.
Our counselors and psychologists are equipped with the knowledge, experience, and tools to help you through this difficult time. And they are eager to make a difference in your life. If you’re ready to get started, so are we. Just give us a call at (508) 392-4269 and a scheduling specialist will get you all set up. We offer evening and weekend sessions, accept most major insurances, and offer additional benefits.
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