3 Best Marriage Counselors in Worcester, MA

" Thriveworks Counseling offers therapy both online and in person. Eileen Garrigan is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 20 years of experience in the counseling field at Thriveworks. She is a graduate of Nova Southeastern University and works with adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families. Eileen has a specific interest in treating trauma, relationship difficulties, anxiety, stress, grief, chronic illness, depression, and life transitions. Her approach is to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore the past, present, and future. Eileen utilizes a combination of therapeutic approaches, including cognitive-behavioral and conflict resolution techniques.

" Paul M. Amato is a licensed clinical social worker with extensive experience supporting children, teens, adults, and families through life’s challenges. He uses a wide variety of therapy approaches, including CBT, motivational therapy, DBT, behavior modification, and psychoeducation. He also provides support for issues such as depression, anger, anxiety, low self-esteem, self-harm behaviors, addiction, and stressed-out parents. Paul offers a safe, confidential, and welcoming space for discussing these issues. He provides free phone consultations and offers video and teletherapy. Paul practices at Amato Mediation & Therapy Services and has expertise in various relationship issues.

" Mary L. Ludy completed her BA in Psychology and Social Rehabilitation and MA in Psychology and Counseling from Assumption College. She completed her MFT Supervision Training (30 hours) and Advanced Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Techniques through the AAMFT Clinical Institute. She completed her basic Mediation (30 hours) and Divorce Mediation at the Community Dispute Settlement Center in Cambridge, MA. She helps clients develop coping and self-help strategies by utilizing strength-based and solution-focused approaches. Mary L. Ludy offers complementary phone consultations and a warm and pleasant approach to care, which her patients highly prefer. She is experienced and sensitive to GLBT and racial and cultural issues.