Psychological Therapy
Individuals aged 17 and up. Covered by most insurances.
People do not seek therapy, or psychological counseling, when everything is going well in their lives! In fact, people seek therapy when they are frustrated with the results of their efforts, in some important area. People often keep these issues to themselves, although some are lucky enough to have someone they trust to talk with. Unfortunately, friends or spouses are not usually trained or experienced in addressing and resolving such issues. A therapist can help a person gain new perspectives and skills to solve presenting problems.
A person does not have to be at “rock bottom” for therapy to be helpful. Although, it is often after “hitting a wall” that people are most motivated to seek counseling. Many adults work hard to be successful but never look at their feelings or issues. Some repress or deny their experiences of trauma, until they can’t. Often, they think that others will judge them negatively, but that is only a part of the impact of trauma, not a fact in reality. Talking with someone trained in the effects of trauma and steps of recovery can help.
Some people in early recovery from substance use, find themselves ready to learn new, healthy ways of coping with emotions, relationships, and sobriety. Talking with a trained therapist can be a highly useful experience.
Starting therapy can be daunting. Sharing your most private inner thoughts and feelings with someone is not easy. There is a normal sense of anxiety about coming to a session, but usually it is followed by relief in the process of working through these inner issues to the point of success and happiness.
Many people expect that counseling will be quick, or even instant. This is not typically the case. Often people start with weekly sessions, to start the process of treatment and make initial gains with their treatment plan. After that, sessions are matched more to a person’s clinical needs and progress. The decision about the frequency of meetings is shared with the client. Contact with other people in the client’s life is possible with a signed release of information from the client. This might include physicians, family members, or others.
Often, treatment outcome measures are given. These are brief questionnaires about you, your progress, or your satisfaction with sessions.
Therapy with Dr. Hayes is problem focused and solution oriented. Treatment plans are tailored to individual needs and goals. Objectives are focused efforts between sessions. Typical therapy lasts from 3 to 9 months.
If therapy sounds like something that you are intersted in, please contact Dr. Hayes via email or phone.
Our New Address!
210 Winter Street, Suite 303
Weymouth, MA. 02188
Our phone is still (781) 837-5344.
Our Fax is still (781) 803-2728.
And the email is still dr.hayes@cranberrycounseling.net
Dr. Hayes will start accepting new clients at this address.
Directions: From either North or South on Rt 3, take exit 38 North. Once you merge onto Rt 18, the next intersection will be Winter street. There is a right turn lane to avoid the light. The office will be on the left, just before the intersection with Middle street.
Use the entrance to the 2nd floor.
THERE IS PLENTY OF PARKING!
