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Charlestown, MA

Charlestown, MA

Charlestown, Massachusetts, is a vibrant neighborhood known for its rich history and cultural diversity, nestled on a peninsula near downtown Boston. This residential area boasts a mix of historic charm and contemporary amenities but faces significant social and economic challenges. Rapid gentrification has reshaped the community, leading to a stark disparity in wealth and access to resources, with lower-income residents often struggling to secure adequate housing and healthcare. Such economic pressures can contribute to heightened mental health challenges, impacting individuals facing issues like anxiety, depression, and trauma-related disorders. Fortunately, Charlestown offers a variety of mental health resources tailored to address these needs, including outpatient and telehealth services that support people across different life stages. Residents are encouraged to explore the comprehensive range of facilities and programs available in the area to foster well-being and resilience.

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Sharon Dekel

Sharon Dekel

Charlestown, MA
Psychologist, PHD
Dr. Sharon Dekel is an accomplished psychologist with a PhD and MPhil, serving as an Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School. Her expertise lies in studying psychological growth, posttraumatic stress, and depression, which deeply informs her clinical practice. Sharon approaches therapy from a humanistic-existential orientation, guiding her clients to unlock their potential for growth. She attunes to the individual, relational, and cultural narratives presented by her clients, paying attention to the intricate layers within each story and her own responses. Her focus encompasses feelings, unfulfilled desires, maladaptive defenses, and unsatisfactory means of relating to past and present relationships, all of which contribute to anxiety. Through her integrative approach, clients gain profound affective knowledge, facilitating genuine change that extends beyond mere insight. Dr. Dekel adapts her methodology in line with each client's diagnosis, presenting concerns, and treatment objectives, ensuring a tailored therapeutic experience. Her work aims to empower clients to gain a deeper understanding of themselves and to embark on transformative life journeys. Additionally, her research on the biological and psychological mechanisms of adaptation to highly stressful events has been published in leading professional journals and featured in Psychology Today, reflecting her commitment to advancing mental health care and improving the well-being of her clients at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression PTSD/Trauma Relationship Stress
Robby Fuqua

Robby Fuqua

Charlestown, MA
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Robby Fuqua is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) specializing in helping individuals navigate the complexities of addictions and other life challenges. He understands the unique difficulties that clients may face during unsettling times, such as the current pandemic. Through a compassionate and supportive therapeutic environment, Robby provides a valuable voice to guide clients through their struggles. With expertise in substance addictions and problem gambling behaviors, he offers targeted assistance to those who may be dealing with these specific issues. Robby employs motivational interviewing techniques alongside a comprehensive cognitive behavioral approach to foster meaningful change. He is also experienced in leading workshops on treating gambling disorders. Committed to the wellness of his clients, Robby ensures that if he is not the right therapeutic match, he will prioritize providing suitable referral options. He looks forward to helping individuals overcome barriers to live their lives to the fullest potential.
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Specialties
Addiction Alcohol/Drug Use
Jenny Dunne

Jenny Dunne

Charlestown, MA
Counselor, MED
Jenny Dunne, MEd, LMHC is a person-centered, relationship-based therapist who believes that everyone is on a journey towards their best selves. Recognizing that this journey can sometimes require support, she creates a therapeutic environment focused on self-exploration, reflection, and care. Jenny's strengths-based and solution-focused approach integrates philosophies and tools from various major psychological methods. She works with teens, young adults, and adults navigating significant life transitions, including emerging adulthood, marriage, parenthood, and career changes. Her expertise extends to those facing challenges with acculturation, body image, disordered eating, relationship and family conflicts, trauma, grief, stress, anxiety, and depression. Committed to holistic wellness, Jenny tailors her strategies to meet her clients' unique needs, drawing on her background as a personal trainer and advocate for healthy lifestyles to help clients set and achieve their goals in mind, body, and spirit.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression Eating Disorders Family Stress General Mental Health Grief PTSD/Trauma Perinatal Mood Disorder Relationship Stress Student Life

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