Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Springfield, MA
Browse Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Springfield, Massachusetts. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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 Springfield, MA
HSP
Aria Fraser
Hypnotherapist, Certified Rapid Transformational Therapist
A highly sensitive person has a sensory processing sensitivity trait that allows them to process physical, social, and emotional stimuli at a much deeper level than non-highly sensitive individuals. It is not a medical illness or disorder, and about 15-20% of people have this trait. HSP's are more susceptible to get drained quickly from busy schedules and overstimulation, be their own worst critic, and internalize negativity if they are unaware of how to protect their mental health, which can lead them to acquire any of a number of unhelpful issues. Rapid Transformational Therapy helps to provide relief from many of the issues that an HSP might be affected by, such as anxiety, burnout, low self-esteem, depression, perfectionism, and poor stress-coping by implementing helpful suggestions directly to the subconscious of such things as: having powerful coping skills, suggestions of worth and value and purpose, empowerment beliefs, etc. Being an HSP myself, I have insight and experience as to what another highly sensitive person may need, and can provide ongoing support.
0 Years Experience
Online in Springfield, MA (Online Only)
HSP
Subconscious Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapist, C.Ht.
Being highly sensitive can make everyday experiences feel overwhelming or emotionally intense. Hypnotherapy helps manage overstimulation, strengthen emotional boundaries, and cultivate inner calm. Sessions support self-understanding, resilience, and a greater sense of balance in navigating daily life.
3 Years Experience
Online in Springfield, MA (Online Only)
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 Springfield, MA (Online Only)
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 Springfield, MA (Online Only)
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.
Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Springfield, MA Statistics
Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Springfield, MA average 10 years of experience and charge around $251 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Somatic Therapy (44%), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (39%), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) (39%).
Average years in practice
10 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$251
Accept insurance
17%
Offer sliding scale
33%
Gender ID
| 68% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 67% |
Online Only |
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| 33% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 44% | Somatic Therapy |
| 39% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 39% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 33% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 33% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 33% | Hypnotherapy |
| 33% | Relational Psychotherapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 78% | Young Adult |
| 56% | Senior |
| 33% | Teen |
| 28% | Children |
Client Focus
| 56% | Women |
| 44% | Christian |
| 44% | LGBTQ+ |
| 44% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 39% | Jewish |