Mental Health Therapy in Framingham

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Amy Johnson

Framingham, Massachusetts - Clinical Social Worker
Online

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Massachusetts with 20 years of experience working with adolescents and their families. I have had the privilege of helping teens and their families deal with very complex, challenging issues in a variety of settings. Many of my clients have struggled with depression, anxiety, peer and relationship issues, trauma , dissociation, and abuse. These significant challenges often contribute to behavior including addiction, self harm, and suicidality which have impacted my client's lives profoundly. I am compassionate and committed to helping improve the lives of those seeking my help. I believe the therapeutic relationship is essential to helping clients engage vulnerability and take on their personal challenges. I do not rely on a particular framework for understanding where someone is coming from but instead. pull from a variety of clinical theories to determine the best way to help. I believe in the individual narrative, perspective, and experience and will always start where the client is, when they seek help. The treatment I provide respects the unique and specific needs of each individual and I don't believe in a "one size fits all" model. I listen intently and challenge clients to work with me to better understand and look at what gets in their way and to ultimately make the shifts necessary to improve their lives. Deciding to get help is an indicator of your strength and courage. If you think I might be a good fit to help you make changes in your life I am ready to support you!

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Christina Casavant-Towers

Framingham, Massachusetts - Counselor
Online
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Christina is licensed in Maine, Massachusetts and Vermont with 9 years of professional work experience. Christina earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Bridgewater State University, majoring in Criminal Justice and minoring in Sociology. During her undergraduate years, she embarked on diverse professional experiences that ultimately led her to become a licensed counselor. With roles ranging from residential counselor to positions within Correctional Facilities, Christina discovered her passion for aiding others, prompting her pursuit of a certificate in Substance Abuse Counseling from the University of Massachusetts Boston. Continuing her journey, she obtained a Master of Education degree with a concentration in Mental Health Counseling and a specialization in geriatrics from Cambridge College. Dedicated to facilitating positive change, Christina utilizes a blend of humor and person-centered therapy to support clients in navigating contemporary challenges. Emphasizing empowerment, she encourages individuals to craft their own narratives and envision the lives they aspire to lead, fostering a judgment-free environment throughout the therapeutic process. Proficient in addressing a spectrum of concerns, Christina holds trauma certification and possesses expertise in treating various diagnoses, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and neurodiversity. Her clientele spans across diverse age groups, encompassing children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. In her therapeutic approach, Christina employs evidence-based strategies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual. While maintaining a professional demeanor, Christina also integrates humor when appropriate, recognizing the importance of cultivating a comfortable and personalized therapeutic alliance. Committed to individualized care, Christina believes in the importance of collaborative treatment planning, emphasizing that there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Together with her clients, she strives to explore and address the underlying factors contributing to their concerns, guiding them towards achieving their therapeutic goals and enhancing overall well-being

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Free Mental Health Resources in Massachusetts

NAMI Massachusetts is an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Its work statewide delivers free peer/family support groups, educational workshops, professional training for educators and first responders, and assistance navigating the mental health system through its helpline (617-704-6264). Programs are facilitated by people with lived experience.
The Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line (BHHL) is a free 24/7 service connecting residents to immediate clinical support for mental health and substance use issues. Individuals can get treatment referrals, access crisis intervention, search online for resources, and receive guidance through phone, text, or live chat. No insurance is required and accommodations for hard-of-hearing individuals are available.
The Massachusetts Association for Mental Health (MAMH) website offers a collection of MA-based helplines and online resources to connect residents to mental health providers, crisis services, and treatment options through referral assistance (617-742-7452). MAMH's work also includes policy reform advocacy, creating educational resources on behavioral health, developing programs for older adults, and supplying legal assistance resources for healthcare access and guardianship issues.
The Massachusetts Substance Abuse Information and Education Helpline is a tool operated by the Department of Public Health. It offers individuals free, confidential 24/7 help including referrals, harm reduction initiatives (like naloxone distribution and syringe programs), treatment program information, support group details, and recovery services for substance use and disordered gambling.
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Call2Talk is a confidential mental health and emotional support call line working 24/7 to assist Massachusetts residents with crisis intervention and suicide prevention. Individuals experiencing distress or suicidal thoughts can get immediate help via phone and text in a safe environment. Call2Talk also provides weekly check-in calls for isolated seniors, support groups for suicide loss survivors, and community education workshops on mental health awareness.
Mass.gov Mental Health and Counseling Services are official informational resources operated by the state of Massachusetts. Individuals can receive guidance on how to get on Medicaid, access psychiatric evaluations, psychological counseling, helplines (833-773-2445), inpatient/outpatient treatments, medication management, crisis intervention, treatment matching services, insurance navigation assistance, and multilingual support in over 200 languages.
North Shore LGBTQIA+ Resources is a collection of online and local resources for North Shore area LGBTQ+ individuals. Residents can browse educational forums on LGBTQ+ issues like transgender rights, disability awareness, and legal updates. Their website's catalog of offerings connects community members to health services, crisis intervention, addiction recovery, elder care, and violence prevention programs throughout Massachusetts.
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Boston Medical Center's Community Behavioral Health Center provides 24/7 crisis intervention, mobile crisis teams, urgent mental health care, substance use treatment, community stabilization units for youth and adults, psychiatric evaluation, and ongoing therapy for all ages in Boston and Brookline. Residents can access services on a sliding scale and apply for financial assistance.
The Justice Resource Institute provides free HIV/STI testing, PrEP, mental health counseling, and drop-in centers for LGBTQ+ youth (ages 13-29) in Boston and Framingham. MA youth can access support groups, leadership opportunities, programs for minorities, and in-home therapy. They also administer initiatives offering essential resources like food, toiletries, and computer access.
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The Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ Youth connects MA LGBT youth to safe spaces and gender-affirming online and in-person mental health care resources. The commission hosts community events, implements initiatives to reduce suicide risk among LGBTQ students, and advises government entities on youth policies while operating the Safe Schools Program that trains schools statewide.
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The Massachusetts Behavioral Health Access (MABHA) is an online platform connecting MA residents with available openings in behavioral health services in the state. Individuals can browse a searchable database of youth and family services, find substance use disorder treatment programs, and locate mental health resources within their communities.
The Behavioral Health Help Line (BHHL) Online Service Directory offers Massachusetts residents a confidential search tool to locate mental health and substance use services near them. Individuals can filter results by service type, payment options, cost (including centers accepting uninsured individuals), distance, and specialized needs. A phone line (833-773-2445) offering 24/7 assistance is also available.
Veterans Affairs Boston helps Massachusetts veterans access treatment for PTSD, depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. Services available include medication management, individual, group, and family therapy, residential housing with treatment programs, telehealth appointments, and specialized employment assistance. Their website lists phone numbers and addresses for VA clinics in important MA cities.
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The Statewide Advocacy for Veterans Empowerment (SAVE) Program is an initiative providing veteran-to-veteran outreach to prevent suicide and address mental health challenges. MA veterans can obtain personalized assistance to access benefits, healthcare support, housing aid, counseling for transition challenges and civilian reintegration, and employment services through three Massachusetts offices.
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Community Behavioral Health Centers (CBHCs) is a network of centers providing mental health and substance use services and treatment at over 25 Massachusetts locations. These centers are one-stop-shops for addressing MA residents' immediate needs regardless of insurance status. 24/7 crisis intervention, individual and group therapy, psychiatric evaluations, addiction medication, and peer support are available.
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