Start Where You Are, Use What You Have & Do What You Can!!
Start Where You Are, Use What You Have & Do What You Can!!
Life comes with many challenges and in todays world it can be difficult to sustain a peaceful, centered state. If you find yourself feeling stuck or uncertain of what to do next, but you want more for yourself and your family, We can help.....
At Positive Living our goal is to help remove obstacles, that keep you from reaching personal life goals.
We recognize that it is not a lack of desire, keeping you from achieving a successful, healthy life, but rather the inability to know where to start and the guidance to get there.
Counseling is a collaborative effort between a therapist and client to help support indviudal goals and identfy solutions to problems causing emotional turmoil. The goal is to stabilize the client through the management of existing symptoms impacting the individuals mental health and quality of life. Services include Indiviudal, Marriage and Family Counseling.
Nutrition counseling is a therapeutic approach to help clients live an overall healthier lifestyle. Whether the goal is to lose weight, gain weight or improve mood and wellbeing, we can help. To schedule a free 30 min consult, click on link below and select Health & Nutrition Consult.
Therapeutic/Medical massage is a form of massage therapy that is specifically designed to aid in alleviating symptoms caused by medical conditions. It can be used to relieve pain, improve circulation, and help the body heal from injuries. Medical massage is often covered by health insurance, making it a cost-effective treatment option for many people. To schedule appointment, click on link below.
Coaching is a partnership between coach and client. The goal is to help the client achieve their best and produce desired results in their personal and professional lives. Specific areas of focus include Health, Relationships, and Career Coaching.
Susan is a 17 yr, licensed therapist, who has had the privilege of helping countless individuals reaching a better quality of life. In the course of her career she ventured into executive roles, allowing her to expand her experience into coaching and developing staff at all levels in the behavioral healthcare field.
Michael Smith LADC-
Special Interest in Addiction and Life Skills. MBHP, Steward, BCBS, Cigna, Harvard Pilgrim, UnitedHealthcare, United Behavioral Health, Health Plans Inc, GIC/Unicare, TUFTS
Jasmyne Jackson-
Passionate about working with individuals struggling with Chronic Pain. If individuals have medical Dx- FSA accounts will reimburse Massage Costs and some insurances offer as a benefit.
Dale Sylvaria-
Passionate about working with womens issues, addiction, & experinced in crisis evalutions and intervention.
BCBS, Cigna, Harvard Pilgrim, Tufts, Aetna, Wellsence
Katrina Thompson-
A Retired Police Captain with 15+ years of sworn line of duty experience with a desire to support First Responders & be part of the solution by reducing the stigma associated with reaching out for help.
Samantha Penacho- Currently pursuing Civil Engineering Degree. She has a heart and compassion for people and enjoys supporting the practice mission.
Whether you’re seeking a new career direction, work/life balance, or a resume refresh, we can help. Career Coaching is a solution-based approach to career decisions. The goal is to empower you by helping you make informed decisions regarding your current career track. The focus is on results, actions and accountability.
With the amount of stress and unhealthy eating habits, most people would agree that they could benefit from personal help, to improve how they are feeling physically. A Health Coach will not focus on dieting or getting a person to a specific size, but rather help improve your lifestyle to support healthy living. They can also help you navigate through the multidue of nutrition information and health programs.
Maintaining healthy relationships is key in achieving a joyful life. Couples/Family Therapy will support you in learning vital skills for relating, especially in marriages and romantic partnerships. You will learn to apply resolution skills and other tools to deepen intimacy and strengthen your relationship.
Couples often haven't learned the skills that are essential for a healthy, stable, and rewarding relationship. Research shows that with as little as 8 hours of discussing important premarital counseling topics, couples can decrease the likelihood of divorce from 50% to 80%. Topics include sex, division of labor, the meaning of marriage commitment, managing conflict, reconnecting after an argument, children, friends and family & financial disclosure.
Insurances:
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Tufts
CIGNA
Aetna
Wellsense
MBHP
Steward Health
Unicare (GIC)
United Behavioral Health
United Healthcare
Health Plans Inc,
Harvard Pilgrim
Military OneSource
Coming soon:
Standard Mass Health
Employee Wellness Events
* Nutrition Education &
Resources
* Chair Massages for Staff
* Team Builders/Staff Training
Individual Sessions
Family/Couples
Group Counseling
Premarital Counseling
Workshops
Eligibility & Authorizations Required Prior to the first Session
Co-pays due on date of service
Private Pay options availble
Marriage/Couples
Addictive Disorders
Mood Disorders (depression/anxiety)
Family Systems
Grief/Loss
Faith Based Support
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