Sandplay Therapists in Worcester, MA

"Not everything that is faced can be changed. But nothing can be changed until it is faced." - James Baldwin As a Black, queer, transmasculine, and neurodivergent scholar-practitioner, I view therapy as an act of radical liberation rather than social compliance. Grounded in the Black radical tradition, I partner with "Deep-Sea Divers"—scholars, activists, and survivors—to move beyond traditional talk therapy and into the realm of spiritual reclamation. My approach is direct and somatic, utilizing Sandplay, Somatic Focusing, and Bibliotherapy to map your internal geography and dismantle the "head trash" of carceral systems. Whether navigating neurodivergence, TBI recovery, or the cycles of dependency, we work collaboratively to honor your lived experience without moralistic shame. I do not sit as a detached observer, but as a witness to your evolution and a partner in your resistance against a broken world. My goal is your absolute autonomy, facilitating the heavy, holy work of unmasking and rewriting your testimony. If you are seeking a sanctuary where your identity is celebrated and your liberation is the priority, I am ready to dive with you.

Worcester is one of New England's most diverse cities and home to a cluster of colleges and universities — including Clark University, College of the Holy Cross, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and UMass Chan Medical School — that together generate significant student mental health demand and a well-developed clinical training ecosystem. The city's large Latino, Vietnamese, and African American populations create consistent demand for culturally affirming and multilingual therapists, and Worcester has been an important destination for refugee resettlement from Southeast Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, and Central America. UMass Memorial Medical Center provides major institutional mental health resources, while the city's university ecosystem supplies important clinical training. Worcester's working-class character and lower cost of living relative to Boston make private therapy more financially accessible, though therapist density remains lower than in the Boston metro.

Gender ID

	50%	Male
	50%	Non-Binary

Session Type

100%

In Person and Online

Top Specialties

100%	Anxiety or Fears
100%	LGBTQ+ Issues
100%	Career Counseling
100%	Sex and Porn Addiction
100%	Forgiveness
100%	ADHD
100%	Life Coaching

Ages Served

100%	Senior
100%	Young Adult
100%	Teen
100%	Adult

Client Focus

100%	LGBTQ+
100%	Persons with Disabilities
100%	Black / African American
100%	Men
100%	Christian

Sandplay therapists in Worcester, Massachusetts MA

Dr. L A McCrae

Sandplay Therapy therapists in Worcester, Massachusetts Statistics

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Average cost per session

Accept insurance

Offer sliding scale