Maura K. Cole
Clinical Psychologist in Massachusetts
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Therapy with Adults
I help adults in all phases of life. I help my clients work through new and past traumas, and through typical or unexpected life transitions. In therapy we can make meaning, find purpose, or forge new paths. Many clients come for help managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, anger/mood lability, and interpersonal difficulties. If you need help but don't know what questions to ask, that's okay! You don't have to know exactly what's wrong or what you want. Finding out is part of the process! Therapy can serve different purposes - to heal, recover, sort through, reconnect, rejuvenate, strengthen, or change aspects of your life to make it more manageable & meaningful.
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Adolescent & College-Aged Clients
I work with adolescents and young adults. By day, I am a clinical psychologist at a local high school, so I walk through the halls and see it ALL on a daily basis.
I carry that over into my private practice, helping teens walk through adolescent-hood, or supporting & empowering young adults transition to the wild world beyond home (even though many times this may still involve feeling stuck in captivation with your caregivers!)
These are critical times for young people to feel seen, heard, & connected. And to learn to advocate for just that!
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Teletherapy
When appropriate, I offer teletherapy via a HIPAA compliant platform. This can be an option for clients who can safely engage in therapy from a more remote location (within Massachusetts), cannot consistently make it into the office, when one of us is sick, or during inclement weather where travel is difficult.
About me
I am a licensed clinical psychologist committed to providing compassionate, effective services for teens approaching young adulthood and those navigating adulthood in real-time (as most of us are!)
You will be quick to find that I am intuitive, down-to-earth, patient and playful and have a real appreciation for sarcasm and dark humor (when appropriate)!
I'm equal amounts happy to geek out on the science of being human AND the art of it.
My Approach
Using a flexible, creative approach to therapy, I offer tailored support designed to be responsive to each client's needs. My lens is both developmental and trauma-informed, but always resiliency and strength-based in nature. I have a particular interest in how our earliest relationships with our caregivers influence the way we interact with others and show up in our daily lives. This can help us understand a lot about ourselves within our interpersonal contexts-self in relation to family, as caregivers, and in friendships and romantic relationships. As well as within our environmental contexts- self at school, work, home, and social settings.
Our work in therapy will always depend on what you bring into the room; that will drive the treatment modality best suited for your goals and help us identify strategies most appropriate and applicable in your day-to-day life. That said, I place a strong emphasis on mindfulness, being in the present moment, and always strive for authenticity, connection, and meaningful change in our work together.
Sessions are conversational and practical - we talk about what's happening in your life right now, not just theory or diagnoses.