Military / Veterans therapists in West Springfield, MA
Browse Military / Veterans therapists in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Serving Military / Veterans
Ross W. Hackerson
Life Coach, Life Coach
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.
51 Years Experience
In-Person Near West Springfield, MA
Serving Military / Veterans
Chaya Bhuvaneswaran MD
Psychiatrist, MD MPH
I am a Harvard trained, board certified, Psychiatrist with a private practice in the Back Bay Area, Boston.
I offer individualized care in a compassionate, intelligent, creative environment.
22 Years Experience
Online in West Springfield, MA
Serving Military / Veterans
Join the Rebellion (JTR23 Inc)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
My name is Damon Neely. I have been a therapist since 2012. I didn't come to this work through a straightforward path. Before I was a therapist, I was a U.S. Marine — trained to project strength, suppress what's underneath, and keep moving regardless of what I was carrying. That orientation served me in a lot of contexts. It also cost me things I didn't fully understand until later.
When I transitioned out and eventually found my way into healthcare and then into clinical mental health work, I brought that background with me — not as a credential to display, but as a lived reference point. I know what it's like to operate in high-pressure environments where vulnerability is a liability. I know what it costs to perform competence while something quieter is going on underneath. And I know how unfamiliar it feels to sit across from someone and actually say what's true.
That's the man I built my practice around. Not because it's a profitable niche — though it is — but because I understand him from the inside. The high-performer who has optimized everything in his life except his relationship with himself. The man who can hold a room but can't quiet the voice in his head. The man who takes meticulous care of everyone except himself. These aren't abstract client profiles to me. They're men I recognize.
Over two decades in healthcare and eleven years in clinical practice have sharpened how I work, but the core of it hasn't changed: I believe most men are carrying more than they've ever said out loud, and that saying it — to the right person, in the right space — changes something fundamental. Not just symptom relief. Something deeper. A shift in how a man understands himself and what he believes he deserves.
That's what I show up to do.
11 Years Experience
Online in West Springfield, MA (Online Only)
Serving Military / Veterans
Christopher McDowell, PsyD
Psychologist, PsyD
I believe that everyone can reach their potential and the happiness they deserve, but we all need help along the way. I utilize a collaborative approach to face these challenges as a team.
I began my career by working with children in foster care for several years in multiple settings. I eventually joined The Home for Little Wanderers for my final doctoral internship, a child welfare agency in the impoverished areas of Boston. I stayed with the Home for 8 years, focusing on psychotherapy, treatment team/service management and coordination, and emergency management. I entered private practice in 2017, working for Collaborations in Clinical Care in Canton, MA. I then moved to North Carolina in 2021, and I currently work in Apex center.
14 Years Experience
Online in West Springfield, MA
Serving Military / Veterans
Carolyne Mburu-Gerena
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-BC
My approach to mental health care is collaborative, compassionate, and rooted in the belief that each person’s story matters. I work with teens and adults who are navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, and life transitions. My goal is to create a supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to move toward meaningful change.
In our work together, I combine psychiatric medication management with brief therapeutic support. This allows us to address symptoms while also exploring practical strategies that improve daily functioning, resilience, and overall wellbeing. I believe mental health is influenced by many factors, including stress, sleep, lifestyle, and physical health. I take a whole-person approach when developing treatment plans.
Seeking help can be a big step, and my role is to walk alongside you in that process. Together, we focus on identifying what is getting in the way of the life you want to live and creating a path forward that feels realistic and sustainable.
My goal is not only to help reduce symptoms but to support you in building a life that feels balanced, fulfilling, and aligned with your values.
6 Years Experience
Online in West Springfield, MA (Online Only)
Military / Veterans therapists in West Springfield, MA Statistics
Military / Veterans therapists in West Springfield, MA average 18 years of experience and charge around $239 per session. 97% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (82%), Depression (72%), and Trauma and PTSD (64%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$239
Accept insurance
31%
Offer sliding scale
31%
Gender ID
| 57% |
Female |
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| 39% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 49% |
Online Only |
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| 48% |
In Person and Online |
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| 3% |
In Person Only |
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Top Specialties
| 82% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 72% | Depression |
| 64% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 62% | Stress |
| 56% | Self Esteem |
| 51% | ADHD |
| 51% | Loss or Grief |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 79% | Young Adult |
| 59% | Senior |
| 46% | Teen |
| 26% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | Military / Veterans |
| 82% | Men |
| 79% | Women |
| 74% | LGBTQ+ |
| 59% | Christian |