Michelle Grasso
Counselor, LMHCOur clients are adults, youth and children who we serve in person in Hudson and Bolton, and in online sessions throughout the state of Massachusetts.
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I've worked with a wide range of clients. My niche is currently working with individuals struggling with addiction, both behavioral and substance use. Individuals struggling with anxiety/low self esteem and depression. I'm also trained in EMDR and work with individuals looking to address single incident Trauma or more complex symptoms.
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Each relationship shared with a client brings a sense of investment and an opportunity of reward for diligence. We will aspire to goal achievement, conflict resolution and development of crucial life skills from a place of effective self-assessment, critical thinking and incorporation of tools that work for you.
I specialize in working with neurodivergent and/or queer teens and emerging adults and with people who identify as LGBTQIA+, consensually non-monogamous/polyamorous, or kinky. Many of my clients struggle with depression, general anxiety, social anxiety, ADHD, feelings of low self-worth, or chronic pain/health challenges. Ioffer individual, group, and relationship therapy virtually and in my office.
Jan recognizes the profound influence that mental well-being can have on overall health and approaches each person with respect and an open-mind. Jan believes in empowering her patients with comprehensive and tailored treatment plans, ensuring that their individual needs are always at the forefront of care.
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You love your partner and used to enjoy your time together. Now you find yourselves in the same arguments repeatedly. You feel like you can't do anything right despite trying hard to be a good partner. Your efforts go unnoticed, and intimacy has become difficult, leaving you frustrated and reluctant to try. Conversations end in conflict, creating distance and loneliness. Both of you are tired of arguing and walking on eggshells, feeling stuck and alone.
My clients are anyone who presents me with an opportunity to help them. I believe in allowing my clients to drive the course of their path to treatment as they travel on their journey to healing. I serve as a personal coach to navigate to my clients while I embrace their ideas and support them through the process. I include a variety of activities and techniques to address some of the issues that are overwhelming and stressful in life.
I work with young adults and adults who are experiencing stress and anxiety. My goal is to help you stop getting caught in a spiral of distracting negative thoughts so that you can start being present in the here and now. Then you can more easily make choices that are consistent with your personal values and goals.
My clients often struggle with depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, and recovery from addiction. I bring an open and warm presence to sessions, and I enjoy guiding people toward positive change and watching their lives flourish over time.
As a mental health practitioner, I often work with men who are navigating various life challenges. My clientele primarily comprises individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, and relationship or intimacy issues. These are men from all walks of life who may feel overwhelmed by their emotions, trapped in negative thought patterns, or struggle with interpersonal connections.
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At times, emotions can feel all-consuming and get in the way of what we want or care about most in our lives. I use evidence-based practices to support children, teens, and young adults in coping with difficult experiences—such as anxiety, OCD, depression and behavioral challenges. I also provide parents with strategies to help their children experiencing challenges. My goal is to work with clients on building their strengths in facing difficult emotions and living a rich and meaningful life.
I believe all people have the capacity to grow and heal from trauma, sexual assault, and childhood abuse. It can be overwhelming when painful memories, emotions and sensations disrupt our ability to participate in our professional and personal lives. I offer a warm, compassionate and authentic space where we'll connect with your strengths and resources so that you can create meaningful long term change.
Clients who benefit from working with me have wanted to work on some aspect of themselves, like improving their sense of self worth, finding their own voice, trying to understand why their relationships typically don't work out, or simply just trying to cope with the day to day. I welcome all walks of life in my virtual office and work hard to continually check my biases, decolonize my practice, and reduce harmful language.
Are you looking to make positive life changes, heal past traumas, and improve relationships? Are you going through major life changes such as becoming a parent, changing careers, or dealing with chronic health issues? Therapy can be a safe place to explore your concerns and learn new skills for living a balanced life! We utilize traditional therapy modalities, but believe that body, mind, and spirit, as well as community and relational dynamics are inter-connected and deserve equal focus.
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Currently offering in-person appointments on Tuesdays and Fridays, and teletherapy appointments on Thursdays. If you feel out of touch with your own life, if people say that you worry “too much,” if a particular event has taken away your sense of well-being, psychotherapy can be an excellent resource and activator for change. But it takes courage to recognize when your coping strategies are no longer working and to reach out for support.
Many people come to a therapist when exploring their life path. Finding an affirming provider who can support you in your exploration is key to living your fullest life. I work with many clients exploring identity, life changes, health concerns, and complicated family dynamics. If you want a therapist who is affirming and knowledgeable about LGBTQIA+ issues, poly and kink relationships, health at every size, social justice and self-compassion you have come to the right place.