Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Amherst, Massachusetts MA
We are proud to feature top rated Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Amherst. We encourage you to review each profile to find your best match.
HSP
Robin Okun
Therapist, LICSW
For the highly sensitive person, the world can often feel overwhelming. I provide a safe, specialized space where your unique sensory and emotional experiences are witnessed and truly valued. Together, we will develop the practical tools and strategies needed to navigate your environment with greater ease—moving beyond overstimulation and transforming your sensitivity into your most profound superpower.
37 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, MA Massachusetts (Online Only)
HSP
Shannon Stern, LPC-S, LMHC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LMHC
A Highly Sensitive Person is someone who feels deeply. If you consider yourself a HSP, you may experience emotions on a deep level, have heightened sensitivity to certain sights, sounds, smells, and textures. This can also mean you feel things deeply in relationships with others, and are often influenced by the emotions of others. Therapy can be helpful in learning more about this superpower, without it overwhelming you.
11 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, MA Massachusetts
HSP
San Francisco Counseling Collective
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, LMFT, LCSW
At San Francisco Counseling Collective ("SFCC"), we support highly sensitive individuals in understanding sensory and emotional depth as a strength, while building strategies for regulation, boundary-setting, and self-care in overstimulating contexts.
9 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, MA Massachusetts
HSP
MindOverHealing Therapies
Hypnotherapist, CHt
Hypnotherapy can be particularly beneficial for Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs) by helping them manage overwhelming emotions and sensory experiences. Through deep relaxation and guided visualization, hypnotherapists can assist HSPs in developing coping strategies for stressful situations and reducing anxiety. This therapeutic approach empowers individuals to reframe negative thought patterns, enhance emotional resilience, and cultivate a greater sense of self-acceptance, making daily life more manageable for those who feel acutely affected by their environment.
3 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, MA Massachusetts (Online Only)
HSP
Christopher McDowell, PsyD
Psychologist, PsyD
I often treat highly sensitive individuals. This treatment process includes learning how to manage these daily feelings, but also learning about how high sensitivity can be utilized as a positive tool in daily life.
14 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, MA Massachusetts
Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Amherst, Massachusetts Statistics
Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Amherst, Massachusetts average 12 years of experience and charge around $199 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (47%), Existential / Humanistic Therapy (41%), and Somatic Therapy (41%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$199
Accept insurance
29%
Offer sliding scale
24%
Gender ID
| 68% |
Female |
|
| 32% |
Male |
|
Session Type
| 65% |
Online Only |
|
| 35% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 47% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 41% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 41% | Somatic Therapy |
| 35% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 35% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 29% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 29% | Relational Psychotherapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 71% | Young Adult |
| 53% | Senior |
| 35% | Teen |
| 29% | Children |
Client Focus
| 47% | Women |
| 41% | LGBTQ+ |
| 35% | Christian |
| 35% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 35% | Buddhist |