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I have worked to improve lives which is my mission. I have work with almost every ethnic group. I encourage clients to engage in a dialogue with me about their clinical concerns. It is important that clients feel comfortable in sessions and safe to express their concerns.

Hello and welcome. My name is Matt Stella, and my goal is to reconnect you to the wisdom and depth in your life that make all problems workable. In fact, the worst symptoms and problems that we wrestle with often hold the seed for growth and transformation. Working with adults, couples, and men's groups, my life’s work is to facilitate transformation from all flavors of suffering. Part of my work is to serve male survivors of sexual abuse or assault. (See MenHealing.org) When needed, I use EMDR to address and heal the effects of trauma, abuse and neglect for adults of all genders.

Life can be difficult--sometimes, unnecessarily hard. People cope in a variety of ways to deal with what life throws at them, but sometimes these strategies are unhealthy and act as a barrier to a meaningful life. I can help you better understand yourself and develop effective ways to improve your response to unpleasant feelings and relationship patterns.

During this crisis of coronavirus restrictions and disruption of family routines, many kids are anxious with worries about school, missing friends, and not being able to enjoy their normal activities. Telehealth sessions (video) are a way to offer support and to help both kids and parents talk about the challenges they are facing. The goal of sessions is to help family members develop positive coping strategies, enhance communication and build self-confidence during this challenging time. Sometimes kids need a neutral, outside person with whom to sort their feelings. Helping kids in this way is the focus of my work.

It's been a privilege to be trusted with people's confidences and genuine concerns, and to help them understand themselves and their options. My Areas of Specialized Experience are: -->(a) People with Drinking/Drug Problems and their Family Members (i.e., Spouses, Parents, and Adult Children); -->(b) People with Depression or disturbing memories, including situations where those issues contribute to problematic alcohol or drug use; -->(c) Lawyers and the stresses they face (having spent half my professional time at the Massachusetts Lawyer Assistance Program for 20+ years, and co-author of the book “The Full Weight of the Law").

Thanks for choosing to view my profile. I am a multicultural, multiethnic, psychotherapist practicing Psychodynamic, DBT, CBT and other forms of evidence based therapy. My main focus is trauma informed care. I can provide you with focused and compassionate care, which will help to increase your sense of trust and safety. You will receive the benefits of my years of experience treating individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and addictions in an environment that fosters motivation and resiliency. I love working with people and look forward to assisting you in your journey to well-being, good health, and contentment in life, tailored to your specific needs.

*Yo hablo Espanol* While life puts us through many challenges and adversities, I believe that every individual has within themselves the potential to build resilience to overcome any sufferings they have gone through. Within therapy, I works with clients with a strength based approach to build resilience, strengthen their community connections and alleviate any suffering. I work with clients of all ages from diverse cultures.

**Please note that I am not able to accept new clients at this time.** My first step in the therapeutic process is to provide a non-judgemental, empathic ear. My goal is to help you develop an understanding of yourself and your patterns of thought, emotion, and behavior. I will also provide you with concrete strategies that you can use to decrease stress, combat negative thoughts and cope with painful emotions.

You know that something needs to change, but you don’t know what it is, or how to start. You have been told that you are “too sensitive" or "too emotional” and feel like no one else experiences the world the way you do. You find yourself feeling overwhelmed by everyone and everything much of the time. If you can relate to this, I am here to help. My goal is to work with you in a way that is empowering, compassionate and collaborative. I meet you where you are. I strive to help you identify and use your inner resources to turn your perceived “flaws” into strengths.