Specialties
I specialize in working with men. Men have feelings too, even if they don't always recognize it! And sometimes, those feelings (or ignoring them) manifest as anger, control, drinking or using drugs, failed relationships, cheating, apathy, procrastination, and feeling like a failure.
I work with men who need someone to talk to in order to make sense of what has been happening in their lives. My clients have struggled with problems for years that they didn't even know were problems until things got bad - the communication that has been on the decline for years, the lost goals and dreams, the negative thinking that has eroded all confidence and self-esteem. My clients see me because they know they can't keep doing what they are doing, even if they have no idea where to start.
History
Established in 2017.
During our sessions...Here is what you'll find:
Laughter, crying (sometimes, but not necessary!), and connecting - the two of us creating a real, working, therapeutic relationship.
Real talk about actual things... the scary part of life and being a human (it is fucking hard!).
Addressing your thinking (usually problematic), your reactions (also usually problematic), and working toward realistic solutions.
Experimenting with new behaviors... being creative and inventive in how we approach this stuff.
My calling you out when you are full of shit (smiles!), but also my knowing that you won't always be honest with me. And that's okay, because at the end of the day, you get to choose what you share and what we work on.
Here is what you WON'T find:
You lying on the couch and talking endlessly about your childhood.
Me talking in that therapist voice, softly asking, "And how did that make you feel?"
Me being stoic and neutral (whatever that is), and you always wondering what I am thinking.
Meet the Business Owner: Cryssa A.
I am a California native but have travelled quite a bit abroad and have lived in New England. I am married and have a son. I love the beach, but my heart belongs to the mountains - it's my secret dream to live in a camper van in the woods (I have a Pinterest board to prove it).
I love to read, but of course take it too far with reading challenges and turn it into a sport. FML. I am also competitive, if you didn't already pick up on that.
I love to run, both with my best running friends and alone, listening to podcasts about running.
Here's the technical stuff...
My Approach:
Holistic (meaning that the body, mind, and spirit are all connected), including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Existential, Relational, and Mindfulness therapies.
My Education:
Masters in Holistic Counseling from Salve Regina University in Newport, RI
BA in Sociology from Boston College in Chestnut Hill, MA