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Trailhead Counseling Center is committed to providing exceptional care to adolescents, college students and adults who are struggling with the stress around life transitions, anxiety and trauma. Conveniently offering in person services at our office in Cohasset, MA and/or telehealth therapy for Massachusetts residents.

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  • Provide effective strategies and techniques to manage and overcome anxiety disorders, helping you regain control of your life.

  • College can be a challenging and transformative time. Offer support tailored to the unique needs of college students, helping you navigate academic stress, relationship issues, and transitions.

  • Help you navigate the complexities of depression, providing a safe space for exploration, healing, and developing coping strategies.

  • Going through a divorce can be emotionally challenging. Guidance and support to help you navigate this difficult transition, manage your emotions, and build a fulfilling life post-divorce.

  • Coping with loss and grief requires a compassionate and understanding environment. Provide support and guidance as you navigate the grieving process, helping you find meaning and healing in the face of loss.

  • We provide a safe and affirming space for individuals exploring their gender identity or undergoing gender transition. Our therapists offer support, guidance, and advocacy throughout your path.

  • Committed to providing inclusive and affirmative care for individuals within the LGBTQIA+ community. Offer support for various concerns specific to this community, ensuring a safe and validating therapeutic experience.

  • Trained in trauma-informed approaches, offering specialized support for individuals who have experienced traumatic events. Employ evidence-based techniques to promote healing and resilience.

  • Provide therapy for individuals and couples experiencing relationship difficulties. Offer a non-judgmental space to explore challenges, improve communication, and cultivate healthier relationships.

  • We offer tailored support if you're an athlete seeking to enhance your performance or overcome mental barriers—specialized techniques to help you optimize your sports performance and mental well-being.

  • Provide effective strategies in developing critical thinking and self awareness of the therapist within the clinical hour. $150/session for clinicians

Our Services

EYE MOVEMENT DESENSITIZATION AND REPROCESSING (EMDR) THERAPY

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a form of psychotherapy that aims to help individuals process and overcome traumatic experiences. The EMDR process involves the individual recalling a traumatic event while simultaneously engaging in bilateral sensory stimulation, such as eye movements or tapping. The bilateral stimulation is thought to help the individual process the traumatic memory in a more adaptive way, reducing the distress associated with the memory.

  • EMDR typically involves eight phases of treatment, including history-taking, preparation, assessment, desensitization, installation, body scan, closure, and reevaluation. During the desensitization phase, the individual focuses on the traumatic memory while engaging in bilateral stimulation, with the goal of reducing the distress associated with the memory. In the installation phase, the individual focuses on positive beliefs or emotions to replace negative beliefs or emotions associated with the traumatic memory.

    EMDR is a widely used form of therapy that has been shown to be effective in treating a range of mental health conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety disorders, and depression.

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) can help individuals process traumatic memories and develop positive beliefs about themselves, increasing self-esteem. EMDR can help individuals process traumatic experiences that may be affecting their relationships with others, leading to improved communication and intimacy. It may be a faster treatment option than other psychotherapy forms, with some individuals experiencing significant improvement after just a few sessions.

COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and modifying negative thought patterns and behaviors to promote healthier emotions and actions.

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured and goal-oriented form of psychotherapy that aims to help individuals identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors that may be contributing to their mental health problems. CBT is based on the idea that our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected and that by changing our thoughts and behaviors, we can change our emotions .

    CBT is a widely used form of therapy that has been shown to be effective in treating a range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and eating disorders.

  • CBT typically involves working with a therapist to identify negative thought patterns and behaviors, and then developing strategies to challenge and change them. This may involve techniques such as cognitive restructuring, where individuals learn to identify and challenge negative thoughts, or exposure therapy, where individuals gradually confront situations that they fear or avoid.

ECOTHERAPY

  • When you walk through the woods, sit on a park bench, listen to birds chirp, spend time at the beach, or watch the sunset, you may experience a sense of peace, relaxation, and calm. These positive feelings are not just a coincidence, as science supports the strong connection between mental health and engagement with nature.

    Studies have shown that exposure to nature can have numerous health benefits, including reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression, improving mood and self-esteem, and reducing stress levels. It can also improve cognitive function, enhance creativity, and boost overall well-being.

  • Ecotherapy, also known as nature therapy, is an emerging type of therapy that utilizes this connection to help people cope with mental stressors and improve their overall quality of life. There are various types of ecotherapy, including animal-assisted therapy, wilderness therapy, and adventure therapy.

    Nature-based therapy, also known as clinical ecotherapy, is a therapeutic approach that fosters a mutually beneficial, healing, and growth-promoting reconnection between humans and nature. While this approach has gained more popularity in Europe and the West Coast of the US one of the fundamental principles of ecotherapy is the recognition that humans are an integral part of nature. Another key principle is that nurturing the connection between humans and the natural world is essential to promoting health and well-being for all.

    By exploring our relationship with nature and observing how our bodies and minds respond, we can gain valuable insights into ourselves and promote personal growth.

  • Ecotherapy practices can provide a motivating way to get moving and spend time outdoors. Beyond the physical benefits, exercise in nature can have a positive impact on mental health and well-being. Simply being outside and breathing in fresh air can improve mood, while exposure to sunlight can help alleviate feelings of depression or anxiety.

    Spending time in nature can also increase mindfulness by encouraging individuals to use their senses to fully experience their surroundings. The calming sounds of nature can help alleviate stress and promote relaxation, while focusing on the present moment can help individuals detach from everyday stressors and build a mindfulness habit over time.

  • Ecotherapy sessions can take many forms, as they are tailored to the individual needs and preferences of the client. Ecotherapy, if you want, will be integrated into traditional therapy sessions. Ecotherapy sessions will involve a combination of talk therapy and nature-based activities.

HUMANISTIC THERAPY

  • Humanistic Therapy emphasizes the importance of personal growth, self-awareness, and self-acceptance. We provide a supportive and empathetic therapeutic environment to help you explore your inner self and develop meaningful insights.

  • Rather than focusing on a client's symptoms or problems, humanistic therapy emphasizes the individual's unique potential and abilities. One of the key principles of humanistic therapy is that individuals have the capacity to make their own choices and reach their personal potential. A client-centered approach that emphasizes active listening, a focus on the present, and the individual's unique potential for growth and self-discovery.

  • Humanistic therapy is distinct from other therapeutic approaches. Humanistic therapy focuses more on your current day-to-day life, rather than on your past experiences, including those you may not be aware of.

    In addition, humanistic therapy aims to help the individual as a whole, rather than simply treating a specific diagnosis. Humanistic therapists achieve this through active listening, which involves carefully listening to your words and asking follow-up questions to fully understand your experiences.

    I believe that you are the expert in your own difficulties and therefore support the direction you take in each session, trusting you to know what you need to talk about in order to work through the things that brought you to therapy.

CLINICAL SUPERVISION

  • Professional clinicians can hire Kassandra French to develop critical thinking and self awareness of the therapist within the clinical hour. Whether you are looking for guidance on challenging cases, supervision for licensing requirements, or just to continue to grow as a therapist, Kassandra is here to help!

    Services are offered via SimplePractice’s telehealth software, which offers flexibility to busy therapists looking for guidance.

  • The cost is $150 per session.