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Apogee is a private human services agency in located in North Central Massachusetts. Our agency works with people from all walks of life who struggle with mental illness, substance abuse and other social needs. We utilize culturally sensitive, evidence-based interventions to help our clients achieve their treatment goals.
While we all have within us the power to overcome psychological distress, working with a skilled therapist can turn the process into a life-transforming experience. I am a therapist in private practice with over a decade of experience. I work with individuals of all ages on personal, social and professional matters using a person-centered, solution-focused approach. I have also had the distinct privilege of assisting many clients achieve and maintain healthy lifestyles.
I hold a Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of Central Florida with concentrations in Psychology and mental health counseling. I have held positions in forensic assessment centers, community counseling clinics, public schools, and government agencies. I am a consultant with the Massachusetts Trial Court and Probate Courts, various national EAPs and CISM/DEM providers.
Our services include Individual, Group Counseling, Outpatient therapy, Case Management, Family stabilization , Transition to independent living
Specialties
Addiction
Alcohol and Substance Use Counseling
DOT-SAP Process
Anxiety
General Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Phobias
Child/Teen Behavioral Counseling
Conduct/Disruptive Behavior Therapy
Depression
Bipolar Disorder (Manic Depression)
General Depression
Mental Health and Substance Use Counseling (Dual Diagnosis)
Postpartum Depression
Domestic Violence Counseling
Grief and Loss Counseling
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
I am a Certified Substance Abuse Professional with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT-SAP). As such, I work with persons employed in designated safety-sensitive positions to complete the SAP process which include
(a) Provide a comprehensive face-to-face assessment and clinical evaluation.
(b) Recommend a course of education and/or treatment with which the employee must
demonstrate successful compliance prior to returning to DOT safety-sensitive duty.
(c) Appropriate education may include, but is not limited to, self-help groups (e.g., Alcoholics Anonymous) and community lectures, where attendance can be independently verified, and bona fide drug and alcohol education courses.
(d) Appropriate treatment may include, but is not limited to, in-patient hospitalization, partial in-patient treatment, out-patient counseling programs, and aftercare.
(e) You must provide a written report directly to the DER highlighting your specific recommendations for assistance (see §40.311(c)). https://www.transportation.gov/odapc/part40#SubpartO
An employee assistance professional works with employers and their employees to deliver a wide range of services including onsite crisis support, mental health assessments and consultation, as well family and life transition assistance. Services are typically brief in nature and covered by the EAP.
Topic addressed in EAP sessions:
Emotional Wellbeing
Relationships and Parenting
Health and Wellness
Financial
Legal
Personal and Professional Growth
Certified Employee Assistance Professional
Guardians ad litem
GAL Evaluators are licensed professionals that are court appointed, or privately contracted, to represent the interest of minors in cases involving
child custody
divorce
adoption
child support
emancipation of minors
visitation rights
In such cases, guardians ad litem have the primary role of investigating the facts on behalf of the court on specific issues or questions.
Guardian Ad Litem Evaluator
Cost per Session: $150 - $225
Pay By: Cash, Check, Credit Cards, HAS/FSA
Accepted Insurance Plans
Aetna
AllWays Health Partners
Beacon
BlueCross and BlueShield
Cigna
Commonwealth Care Alliance
Fallon Health
Health New England (HNE)
Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership (MBHP)
Optum
United Healthcare
Out of Network
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