Find a Therapist in Ashland, MA

Dr. Nancy Gajee is a dedicated psychologist with a PhD, specializing in the mental health and behavioral challenges of children, adolescents, and young adults. With a compassionate approach and a commitment to culturally sensitive practices, Dr. Gajee provides hope and tangible results through evidence-based psychotherapy. Her expertise encompasses a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and autism, as well as behavioral problems related to attention, hyperactivity, and social skills. Collaborating closely with clients and viewing herself as a teacher and guide, Dr. Gajee empowers families to achieve their treatment goals while building lifelong skills for wellness. Her practice reflects extensive experience and a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by her clients, particularly those affected by inequity and discrimination. By integrating multicultural insights and strength-based strategies, Dr. Gajee fosters a nurturing environment for healing and growth.

Are you feeling worried, panicky, or overwhelmed? Elizabeth Handley, a dedicated Counselor with LMHC and DCMHS credentials, understands how these feelings can impact individuals and families. She recognizes that many often grapple with questions like 'What is wrong with me? My child? My family?' and 'Should I call someone for help?' With her expertise in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and other effective modalities, she provides a safe, supportive, and confidential environment to explore these concerns. Elizabeth believes that sorting through these questions becomes easier when partnered with a professional. Her compassionate approach helps clients uncover the root causes of their worries, whether they relate to depression, anxiety, or family conflict, and together, they can initiate meaningful changes. Reaching out to her is usually the first step toward relief, allowing space for exploration and growth. For individuals of all ages, including preteens and teens, there is no cost or obligation to have an initial conversation about finding the right support to navigate life's challenges. All communications are kept confidential and are promptly returned within one business day.

Connie Kelley, MA, LMHC, is dedicated to empowering individuals and couples to transform their thinking and behaviors, enabling them to take control of their lives. With a commitment to her own healing journey, Connie has guided many through the trials of divorce, medical and mental health challenges, grief and loss, and the complexities of marital and couple relationships. Her therapeutic approach is both directive and action-oriented, designed to help clients achieve their goals efficiently. Utilizing a diverse array of effective skills and techniques, she fosters a safe and trusting therapeutic environment. Connie offers counseling for individuals and couples facing serious medical conditions, those contemplating divorce, and those seeking to enhance their relationships, particularly focusing on adult ADHD. With her unique background as a former military wife, she possesses valuable insight into the concerns and issues faced by military personnel and their families. Connie's practice embraces various therapeutic modalities, including EMDR and mindfulness-based approaches, ensuring that clients receive comprehensive support tailored to their specific needs.

Nadine Lucas is a dedicated therapist who believes that the Authentic Self radiates divine, healing energy and innate wisdom. This source of loving, compassionate energy has the power to heal dis-ease in our bodies, minds, and emotions. Aspects of the Authentic Self include compassion, clarity, confidence, courage, patience, persistence, perspective, playfulness, gratitude, and, most importantly, curiosity. With profound curiosity, she aims to help clients reconnect with their Authentic Self and rediscover the answers that lie within, easing their pain and suffering. Nadine offers individual and group therapy focused on women's issues, as well as SoulCollage(R) workshops. When individuals are weighed down by depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, fear, doubt, or insecurity, their connection to the Authentic Self may be obstructed. Her therapeutic focus is on removing these blocks to facilitate access to one's Authentic Self. Utilizing a gentle, compassion-based healing approach, Nadine emphasizes Internal Family Systems (IFS) alongside other effective modalities such as EMDR, Mindfulness/Meditation, and Expressive Arts therapies like art, music, drumming, and journaling. Together with her clients, she fosters the discovery of inner peace, strength, joy, and wisdom, enabling them to live a life of ease.

Kate Olsen is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) known for her warm, approachable, and humorous manner that puts clients at ease. With over 25 years of experience, she specializes in helping adults navigate challenges such as depression, anxiety, past traumas, relationship dynamics, and parenting issues. Her diverse therapeutic approach includes Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Trauma-Focused therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Psychodynamic methods, all framed within a strength-based perspective. Having served as the Clinical Director in a residential treatment program for adolescent males, Kate brings a wealth of knowledge in working with individuals, including adolescents, adults, and families. The pandemic has posed unique challenges; however, it has also opened new avenues for accessible mental health care through telehealth, allowing individuals to seek support from the comfort of their homes. Kate is eager to have a conversation to explore the possibility of a therapeutic partnership that could lead to personal growth and healing.