Thomas Haitsma, LMHC — Therapist in Massachusetts

Hi there, I'm Thomas!

I'm here to support and empower you to lead the best, most healthy life that you can, inspired by a desire to limit or reduce your suffering in any way I can. I seek to be an ally who can support and guide. I envision a co-operative effort where we work together to achieve what you're looking for.

My focus

I've worked mostly with individuals with anxiety and mood disorders, including depression and bipolar. I am also very comfortable with life stage transitions, like mid or quarter life crises, as well as dealing with grief and loss.

My approach

Person Centered, with a CBT focus to challenge negative thought patterns. I'm also a proponent of Mindfulness based practices, especially meditation, such as MBCT. I'm very open to exploring existential issues.

My communication style

I'm very open and non-judgmental. I promise it will be a supportive, encouraging space. I believe in being open, honest and direct. The atmosphere I hope to create is one that feels comfortable and allows you to be yourself.

My journey to mental healthcare

I was moved by the loss of my cousin to want to help in a more direct way. As I studied Buddhism, I saw that my role could be to help reduce suffering. If there's any way in which I can improve a person's quality of life, I feel that is my calling.

My goals for you

I take the client's lead and support them in whatever directions they wish to pursue. Though I may suggest potential ideas or tweaks, you are in charge of what you want to accomplish. What matters to you, matters to me.

Our first session

A relaxed, informal atmosphere. I won't be looking for an exhaustive history starting from early childhood, unless you feel that's relevant. If there's anything from the past you feel is holding you back today, then it is very significant; but if not, I wouldn't want to make you re-do past work or re-open past traumas unnecessarily.

I identify as...

Male
Caucasian or White
Buddhist

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

First Health Network
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Psychology from University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, a Master of Arts (MA) in Expressive Arts from Vermont College and a Master of Arts (MA) in Religious Studies from Indiana University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Thomas Haitsma