Maxine Sushelsky, Mental Health Counselor in Arlington, 02474

Maxine Sushelsky, LMHC

Profession(s):
Mental Health Counseling
License Status:
I'm a licensed professional.
Primary License:
Mental Health Counselor - 6658

My Approach to Helping

Are you grieving the loss of an important person in your life?

Grief can shake your world. You might be feeling numb, withdrawn from others, or very emotional. You might be struggling with conflicting feelings, a need to, and sometimes a fear of, expressing and understanding your feelings; seeking a way to honor the deceased person; struggling to live your day-to-day life; and wondering what your future will be like.

Are you experiencing a life-stage transition such as early adulthood or midlife?

Are you overwhelmed and uncertain, feeling sad, anxious, grief-stricken, resentful, conflicted, or confused?

Change of all types stirs up unsettling feelings, including unresolved issues, memories and traumas. Or, you might feel a sense of loss one minute, and a sense of new frontiers the next. You might feel like a stranger to yourself, acting in ways that are different from your usual ways of acting and being in the world.

Though it may seem daunting, sorting out your feelings with a trained professional can enhance your sense of control and well-being, helping you weather the difficulties and make a smoother transition. When your feelings overwhelm you, they can cloud your vision and interfere with your best intentions. When they are given a voice in a safe place with a compassionate and skilled listener, rather than being at their mercy, your feelings can infuse your life with energy and passion. I enjoy helping people find, listen to, and accept the wisdom of their own inner voice while navigating difficult life transitions.

More Info About My Practice

I accept payment by check or cash. I also accept a number of insurances, including many Blue Cross Blue Shield policies, United Behavioral Health, UBH, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Aetna, Tricare, PHCS, Chickering, Cigna and Teamsters. Please call or email if you have questions about payment or insurance.

Specific Issue(s) I'm Skilled at Helping With

Many of my clients are experiencing grief or other life transitions. Over the past several years, I have focused my professional development on studying grief and loss, including complicated grief, loss after violent death, and helping young adults and adolescents deal with loss. I offer Bereavement Groups for young adults, age 19-29. Having travelled through many life transitions, I have an understanding of both the joys and challenges experienced during times of change and transition. I value each client as an individual and believe in the client's ability to determine the content and pace of their therapy.