ART Therapists in Springfield, MA

I have been working with individuals, couples and families in individual and intensive settings for over forty years. Difficulty, pain and loneliness from trauma, neglect, abandonment or relationship conflict can be healed and I believe you have the capacity and right to heal, feel good and live a good life.

I am a licensed psychotherapist with 30+ years experience.l’ha est been providing psychotherapy to Adults,Couples,and Families in the New England area.

I’m trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Autism Parenting, and effective relational communication strategies. Clients report that I have a great combination of empathy and practicality in my style.

Springfield is the largest city in western Massachusetts and one of the state's most economically challenged communities, with high rates of poverty, significant post-industrial decline, and a large Puerto Rican population that makes it one of the most culturally distinct cities in New England. Spanish-language therapy is essential, and the demand for bilingual practitioners who understand the specific experiences of Puerto Rican and broader Latino communities significantly shapes the local mental health landscape. Baystate Health operates behavioral health programs in the city, and several community mental health centers provide sliding-scale and publicly funded services for residents who cannot afford private therapy. Common therapy concerns include trauma, anxiety, depression, economic stress, and the complex intergenerational dynamics of a diaspora community that has been central to Springfield's identity for decades.

Gender ID

	67%	Female
	33%	Male

Session Type

	34%	In Person and Online
	33%	Online Only
	33%	In Person Only

Top Specialties

100%	Trauma and PTSD
67%	Depression
67%	Divorce
67%	Social Anxiety
33%	Addictions or Substance Abuse
33%	Anger Management
33%	Anxiety or Fears

Ages Served

100%	Adult
100%	Senior
67%	Young Adult
33%	Children
33%	Teen

Client Focus

67%	Christian
67%	Hispanic / Latino
67%	Jewish
67%	Men
67%	Women

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) therapists in Springfield, MA

Ross W. Hackerson

Community Counseling Services (CCS)

Laura DeAngelo

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) therapists in Springfield, MA Statistics

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