SMP Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LICSW (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Somerville, MA 02144
Let's Connect (617) 202-2371
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| español People are often exposed to stressors and or traumatic events that at times can unravel emotions that seem to consume us. During these times it seems hard to find the light at the end of the tunnel. My passion is to help people find this light, to help heal from their past trauma and move forward. I assist my clients; school aged children and young adults in finding and changing their negative distortions and identifying their strengths in order to help achieve a peaceful, happy and whole perception of themselves.
I believe that each person and their situation is unique therefore the therapeutic approach I utilize will depend on their specific needs. I am well versed in several therapeutic approaches such as Psychodynamic therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavior therapy, Motivational interviewing, play therapy etc.
Where there's a human in need, there's an opportunity for kindness and healing. The key to healing is the ability to implement sequences of choices to achieve your objective. Because YOU have so much Potential. “Healing requires from us not to stop struggling, but to enjoy life more and endure it less.” ― Darina Stoyanova
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Finances
Fees
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, Wire, Zelle
Insurance
- Blue Cross
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Harvard Pilgrim
- Mass General Brigham | Allways Health
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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SMP Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LICSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Massachusetts / 121026 Shakira Puello
- In Practice for 10 Years
Licensed Professional Counselor: Shakira Puello
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SMP Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LICSW
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Antisocial Personality
- Anxiety
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Child
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Dual Diagnosis
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Internet Addiction
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Psychosis
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Teen Violence
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
- Video Game Addiction
- Women's Issues
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (617) 202-2371
SMP Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LICSW
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Intervention
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Music Therapy
- Narrative
- Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Reality Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Structural Family Therapy
- Transpersonal
- Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (617) 202-2371
SMP Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LICSW
Location
Additional Location
Salem, MA 01970
(617) 202-2371Nearby Areas
Take the first step to help. Call now - (617) 202-2371
SMP Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LICSW