Therapists in Worcester, MA and Nearby Locations

Find a therapist in Worcester, Massachusetts that meets your needs. Browse our comprehensive list of affordable and licensed therapists in Worcester to find a professional specializing in counseling people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief and more.

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Angela Snelling
LMHC, LPC 172, LPCC 15
Teletherapy for Clients In:

Massachusetts, Connecticut

I believe that the core of successful psychotherapy lies in creating a safe place for you to talk about things that are truly important in your life. I am currently an online psychotherapist with over 20 years of clinical experience. I draw from...
Kevin Stewart
Psy.D., LADC-1
Teletherapy for Clients In:

Massachusetts

For over 30 years I have specialized in treating individuals and families who are experiencing underlying anxiety, depression, grief/loss, stress and difficulties with anger/rage. I am also highly skilled with treating individuals and families who...
In-Person Sessions:

Northampton, Massachusetts

Dr. Fearing is a licensed psychologist in Massachusetts who provides neuropsychological and psychological testing for children, adults, and geriatric patients. His specialties include: ADHD, learning disabilities, Asperger’s Syndrome,...
Teletherapy for Clients In:

Massachusetts

My sole focus is on helping couples improve their relationship. Learning how to communicate more effectively, resolve differences, fight less is often essential to this process. With 36 years of experience, you will learn best practices to insure a...
In-Person Sessions:

Northampton, Massachusetts

Teletherapy for Clients In:

Massachusetts

My name is Katelyn and I have experience providing therapeutic services in crisis, inpatient, and outpatient treatment settings with individuals and groups. I completed my Bachelor’s degree in Social Work at Westfield State University, and my...
Perrie Mo
LICSW
In-Person Sessions:

Quincy, Massachusetts

Teletherapy for Clients In:

Massachusetts

Whether you are dealing with emotional pain, navigating a challenging relationship, living with a terminal illness, or grieving for a loved one, I am here to help you identify your strengths and to support you along your healing journey. I deeply...
In-Person Sessions:

Salem, Massachusetts

Teletherapy for Clients In:

Massachusetts

Hello! My name is Angelica Acevedo, LICSW, MBA, I go by “Toni”. I am a licensed clinical social worker with 16+ clinical years experience working with all age groups including couples, families and individuals. I am Latina, speak Spanish...
Teletherapy for Clients In:

Massachusetts

Hello, My Name Is Mike and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and I have been helping people in clinical settings since 2012. My expertise is in two areas. The first is helping adults cope with problems that can range from...
Guan Ellerbe
LMHC, BSW, MS
In-Person Sessions:

Brockton, Massachusetts

Teletherapy for Clients In:

Massachusetts

Guan is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) with Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Eastern Nazarene College in Quincy, Massachusetts, and a Bachelor’s in Social Work from...
In-Person Sessions:

Boston, Massachusetts

Teletherapy for Clients In:

Massachusetts

As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over fifteen years of working with individuals, groups, and families, Erin believes that healing can come through the development of mindfulness, in the empowering of ourselves through self-awareness, the...
Annika Hurwitt
LMHC, Ph.D.
Teletherapy for Clients In:

Massachusetts

I have been a psychotherapist for 35 years. After 10 years of working with many different approaches, and specializing in working with women survivors of trauma, I was introduced to the Three Principles Approach - a unified, principle-based...
Teletherapy for Clients In:

Massachusetts

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I specialize in Anxiety, Depression, Substance Use/Abuse, and PTSD. By implementing CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Activation and other approaches...
In-Person Sessions:

Westborough, Massachusetts

Teletherapy for Clients In:

Massachusetts

My name is Elyza Bertuzzi MS, CAGS, LMHC (She, Her, Hers), I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in working with children 10 and up, Adolescents, and Adults to address trauma, depression, anxiety, adjustment through difficult...
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Worcester, Massachusetts

Teletherapy for Clients In:

Massachusetts

I am a US Navy veteran who began a career in counseling after a decades long, successful career in business. My extensive life experiences are an integral part of my success as a therapist. I am highly analytical, but at the same time very...
In-Person Sessions:

Boston, Massachusetts

Teletherapy for Clients In:

Massachusetts

I’m an LMHC with over 25 years experience, and a wealth of life experience. I have a private practice in eastern Massachusetts, and have worked with people in mental health centers, schools, colleges, hospitals, and nursing homes. I’m trained in...
Elizabeth Gomes
LMHC, LICSW
In-Person Sessions:

Fall River, Massachusetts

Teletherapy for Clients In:

Massachusetts

Hello. My name is Elizabeth (Beth) Gomes. I have always been health conscious but since high school have gone through stages where I've struggled to stick to healthy habits. This was especially true after my second child was born with medical...
Laura Silva
LMHC, MA
In-Person Sessions:

Worcester, Massachusetts

Teletherapy for Clients In:

Massachusetts

I am a Licensed Mental Health counselor, and teacher of the emerging new consciousness. I offer my services Online, by phone, and at the Petersham office at this time. I am best know for deep, intuitive perception, and activating in others clarity,...
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Wakefield, Massachusetts

Teletherapy for Clients In:

Massachusetts

No matter what our life's story is, we can heal. My approach is holistic, integrative, and non-judgmental. In my work, I focus on the integration of the mind-body-spirit which allows us to visit every component that makes you who you are. This...
Teletherapy for Clients In:

Massachusetts

Virginia Youngren holds a PhD degree in both English Literature and in Counseling Psychology and has maintained a long-time practice as a Clinical Psychologist and Psychoanalyst. She is also an Associate Member of the Association of Certified Fraud...
Emily Cosin
Psy.D.
Teletherapy for Clients In:

Massachusetts

Life is uncertain and difficult, which can leave you feeling anxious, depressed or overwhelmed. Friends and family often mean well, but don’t know what to say or how to help. If you are having difficulty coping or you are finding that depression,...
Rebecca Girard
LCSW, LICSW
In-Person Sessions:

Boston, Massachusetts

Teletherapy for Clients In:

Massachusetts, New York

Rebecca is a clinical social worker licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the State of New York, specializing in neurodivergent issues, sexual trauma, and international social work. She is a Certified Autism Specialist, a...
Teletherapy for Clients In:

Massachusetts

Hi-I have been in the mental health field since 2007 and have been licensed since 2009. I work with a variety of issues clients may be experiencing. I am currently working with adult clients at a group practice and also trying to build my virtual...
Megan Rakes
LMHC, The Leggett Group
In-Person Sessions:

Framingham, Massachusetts

Teletherapy for Clients In:

Massachusetts

If you prefer to email us, please include a phone number where we can reach you, as we cannot email clients back due to HIPAA regulations Megan is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a graduate of William James College with a Master’s...
Teletherapy for Clients In:

Massachusetts

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in work with creative teenagers and young adults (ages 13-35) struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction. I earned my master’s degree in counseling from Boston University and...

Mental Health Resources in Worcester, Massachusetts

Worcester is a city located in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It’s around 40 miles to the west of Boston and is in the central part of the state. Because of the growth and expansion of Boston, in recent years Worcester has often been considered part of the Boston-Worcester-Providence metro. Worcester is known as the Heart of the Commonwealth because of its central location.

The city is founded on seven hills, and there are also several ponds and lakes in the area that make it popular among boaters and competitive rowers. Much of the commerce and the economy in Worcester is based on biotechnology and technology, and the city is home to the Worcester Polytechnic Institute. It’s also the site of the Massachusetts Biotechnology Research Park, with companies including Abbvie. Top employers in the area include UMass Memorial Health Care, the University of Massachusetts Medical School, and Hanover Insurance.

Beyond the history, economy, and centralized location of Worcester, there are mental health resources available in the area as well, but people need to know how to find and connect with those resources.

Mental Health Concerns in Worcester

Even with a good economy and plenty of positives to life in Worcester, like any other city or town, some people struggle with issues, many of which are related to mental health and similar situations such as substance abuse. Not just in Worcester but in general, mental disorders are one of the most common causes of disability. Issues with mental health, particularly when they go untreated, cause problems in relationships and family life, employment problems, and increased suicide rates. A survey from UMass Memorial looking at the health issues most affecting Worcester residents found that experts who were interviewed described behavioral and mental health issues as a top priority and also a top health-related challenge.

Respondents to something called the CHA Public Service found that among the issues affecting community health, mental health problems were third in terms of significance. In particular, depression was cited as a pressing issue.

There was a community mental health assessment conducted in the spring of 2015 that assessed mental health issues and concerns in Worcester. According to that assessment, some of the most prominent challenges reported by residents include economic stress, exposure to trauma and violence, and substance use disorder. There was also a focus on the stigma of receiving mental health care as far as an obstacle to people receiving treatment.

Based on the results of the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System survey, 16 percent of residents in Worcester County said they had more than 15 days of poor mental health within a 30-day timeframe. That was higher than the state average, which was 11 percent.

These issues are similarly relevant among younger people. There was something called the Regional Youth Health Survey which was done in the Greater Worcester area during the 2013-2014 school year. According to this, almost one-fourth of the young people who responded to the research said they had signs of depression. Twelve percent reported having seriously contemplated suicide.

There is a higher rate of hospitalizations for mental disorders in the Worcester area. Worcester has a rate of 1,274 hospitalizations for mental health per 100,000 individuals. That’s 50 percent higher than the state average.

Worcester Mental Health Resources

Despite the statistics, which can seem somewhat grim, there are treatment resources available throughout the Worcester area. There are nonprofit organizations that provide treatment and other resources to people struggling with mental health disorders. There are also facilities, such as inpatient hospitals treatment centers, and private practice providers.

One example of a nonprofit in Worcester is called Open Sky. Open Sky was built through the affiliation of The Bridge and Alternatives Unlimited Inc.  They have tons of programs in the area, and they serve the needs of people with complex behavioral health needs, substance use disorders, and brain injuries.