Find a Therapist in Norfolk, MA

Stephen Medina is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 7 years of experience providing care to children, adolescents, and adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and mood-related challenges.

Courtney Cabrera is a queer Cuban-American woman and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with five years of experience. She specializes in helping others with challenges related to trauma, depression, anxiety, and other issues. Courtney has experience providing therapy to survivors of human trafficking, individuals struggling with substance use, and people navigating life transitions.

Do you feel misunderstood by your partner, family or children? Are you frustrated by feelings of isolation? Do you want to increase your ability to be more effective with others? I help my clients find a clearer understanding of themselves and the people in their lives. Our work together can help you feel known and understood by the people that matter to you the most. Your relationships have the potential to become a source of great joy, satisfaction, happiness, safety and strength. When working with couples, I assist and facilitate the development of a strong connection between them, effective communication and improved cooperation that results in achieving more closeness and affection. Our work can help you understand which patterns of relating to one another damage your relationship, and which skills you can develop that will allow you to achieve a more successful, secure and solid bond. Understanding these challenges and building upon effective skills will help you create a close and loving relationship no matter what challenges you are faced with. Couples who work with me are looking to improve issues that they struggle with that have harmed their relationships such as anxiety, eating disorders, grief, infertility, depression, illness, infidelity, loneliness, low self-esteem, and isolation. I will work with you to show you and your loved ones how to repair relationship wounds and learn how to break free of stuck patterns. If your relationship is just "okay" and you want more, or if you need help solving a specific challenge or a past hurt, I welcome your email or call, and I look forward to hearing your story.

Are you feeling anxious, depressed, stuck in self-defeating behaviors, or in bad relationships? Is life difficult and overwhelming? You are not alone. Having the courage to reach out and ask for help is a major achievement. As your therapist, I am here to provide warmth, humor, compassion, and a non-judgmental space that can help you feel valued and accepted. My focus is to help you find your unique strengths and skills to make positive changes. Together we can work through the obstacles that are impeding you from having a more fulfilling life. Together we work toward uncovering your innate strengths, self-esteem, and resilience. My approach is integrative, tailoring different therapies designed to move past your internal barriers, helping you feel stronger, and in control of your life. Building a strong therapeutic relationship is essential to making these changes happen.

Hello, I'm Zhiran (Jack) Li, a Mental Health Counselor with 4 years of experience helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, and life transitions. As an international student and immigrant, I understand the unique pressures of balancing expectations, adapting to change, and finding a sense of belonging. I often work with clients who feel overwhelmed, stuck in patterns of overthinking, struggling with self-doubt, or seeking greater clarity, confidence, and direction in their personal and professional lives.

Danielle Baliva is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts with over 6 years of professional experience working with individuals, families, adolescents, and children seeking treatment for a variety of challenges, such as depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, and posttraumatic stress (PTSD).

Busy people get it all done and and take care of others. You have spent years being the strong one, the peacemaker, and the one who always puts others first. You are tired of carrying so much and want to feel better and meet your own goals. You want joy, happiness and peace. Do you have stress, anxiety, or feel overwhelmed? Do you have patterns you know you do over and over again that you want to change? Do you feel you are an over-thinker? Do you have difficulty unwinding or relaxing? Do you spend a lot of time helping others? Is there something bothering you that you can't seem to get past? Most of what drives our behavior exists under the surface from old experiences and memories where we had a take-home awareness. When the unconscious becomes conscious we are more able to make changes faster and with less difficulty. Memories, experiences, and life experiences can block or impact future goals. Reach out! You've always been the strong one, the helper, the one who wants just peace and ease, and the one who keeps it all together. You know your own needs, and wants have gotten lost or been pushed aside somehow and you are finding it is time for something more. You want to feel calmer, lighter and more connected to yourself. I help women release emotional blocks, old wounds, people pleasing, perfectionism, family dynamics, life transitions, grief, loss and traumatic experiences so they can step into lives that feel fulfilling, peaceful and aligned with who they truly are. My approach blends compassionate, attuned listening with tools like EMDR, and EFT tapping to help you uncover what's been holding you back and gently let it go. We work at your pace creating space for healing that feels safe, grounded and deeply supportive. Together, we'll explore your patterns, beliefs, and emotions, not just to cope with them, but to transform them. so you can feel at home in your own life again. I am looking forward to meeting you and helping you get started today!

Melanie Dudek is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts with over 4 years of experience. She primarily works with adults across the lifespan who are managing anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, new or chronic illness, caregiver fatigue, grief, and end-of-life concerns.

My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to each individual. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida, I use evidence-based modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness, attachment-based, and trauma-informed approaches to help clients better understand their emotions, recognize unhealthy patterns, strengthen coping skills, and build healthier relationships. My goal is to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can heal, build confidence, and create meaningful, lasting change.

Intimate relationships bring joy and pain to each of us. No deep partnership is without disappointments, confusion, and an experience of minor or major betrayals. Yet these predictable challenges invite us to broaden our capacity for understanding and enter new depths of intimacy as we repair and heal. As a couples therapist with a focus on sexuality, I believe that no matter what the difficulty, we can all reshape our relationships to have the kind of deep connections we yearn for. I specialize in working with couples who are experiencing difficulties in intimacy. These disruptions often emerge from pre-existing patterns that undermine communication and sexual expression. Sexual difficulties are often driven by anxiety and shame that interrupt performance, pleasure, or deep closeness. Communication struggles are shaped by our unique experience of attachment. Attachment and sexuality are intertwined and form the foundation for deep intimacy. I help couples increase their understanding of both and develop the new relationship skills to enhance communication, sexual expression, and deep understanding. Over the last 30 years, I have helped couples, families, and larger social systems discover new approaches to quickly solve previously insurmountable problems. In addition to my work with couples and families, I have developed and led family therapy training and research programs in Massachusetts, Delaware, and Maryland, and assisted public and private health care systems to provide more effective, relationship-focused treatment for their clients. I believe deeply in the human ability to repair and heal. And it’s my experience that when we respond to a relationship challenge by seeking help, we embrace our own important power of growth. My strength-based, brief treatment approach is built on collaboration, curiosity, and humor. All three are key to creating your relational toolkit and deepening your ability to connect to others.

My goal is to empower you as quickly as possible, and to give you the tools you need to help yourself. As an immigrant from South Africa, I love working with icomplex relationships, acculturation & identity( work,sexual,racial). I work collaboratively and use a cross cultural approach utilizing multiple methodologies (existential, mind/body, interpersonal, psychodynamic, mindfulness, CBT) to name a few. I hope to help you find relief quickly, but sometimes the work can take longer depending on the complexity of what you come in with. People are most surprised by how quickly they feel at ease talking about delicate issues.

I'm Nicole Wilkinson, a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor II and a Primary Therapist. My journey in the recovery community, particularly in the Greater Boston area, has been both enriching and humbling. With a BS from Bryant and certification from UMASS Boston, my educational and professional experiences have shaped my approach to helping those struggling with drug addiction and alcoholism. My purpose and passion lie in guiding individuals to find their own purpose and navigate the challenges of early sobriety. I believe in a holistic approach to recovery, recognizing that addiction is not just an individual problem but also a family and community issue. This understanding informs my work, not only with individuals but also in providing family counseling. A key focus of my approach is on long-term recovery and future-focused goal fulfillment. I work collaboratively with my clients to set realistic, achievable goals, helping them to build a vision for their future that motivates and guides their recovery journey. I strive to empower my clients, helping them to recognize and harness their strengths, develop resilience, and foster a sense of hope and possibility. My approach to healing at Rockland Recovery is centered on understanding each individual's unique journey, using a range of therapeutic tools to support their path to recovery, and empowering them to lead a life of purpose, fulfillment, and long-term sobriety.