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The Purpose of Therapy is...

To Make Positive Change!

About

About Me

Hi there! I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Psychodramatist. I offer individual and group therapy through Here & Now LLC in Franklin MA and I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy, trauma, and PTSD.

Psychodrama is an experiential therapy that partners well with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients reduce symptoms, recognize patterns, and challenge core beliefs in a safe, controlled, and often fun way. If you want to make meaningful change in your life, find purpose, improve relationships, or simply move forward, experiential therapy may work for you. 

I've been a Certified Holistic Health Counselor for over twenty years and hold an MA in Counseling from Southern New Hampshire University, an MFA from Yale School of Drama, and a JD from Suffolk University Law School. My services are for persons of any sexual orientation, gender identification, or cultural heritage, and I offer virtual and in-person options.

My roles include: counselor, group therapist, expressive art therapist, college professor, stage director, producer, lawyer, mentor, sponsor, and husband. Professional expertise and varied life experience inform my counseling process. I believe every person knows deep inside what they need if given the proper support to identify and express it. Let's work together to find the positive change you desire.

Joel Thayer Counselor
Treatment

I help individuals overcome personal challenges and lead full and healthy lives. While providing an environment of empathy and acceptance, I facilitate clients' efforts to look inward and develop insight into whatever obstacles they may be facing. 

Intensive therapy sessions offer more time to work toward therapeutic goals. Sometimes a weekly hour-long session is not enough to work through deep emotional issues or traumatic experiences.  Intensive Therapy is customized and based on specific goals and needs. 

One powerful healing path forward is to meet with others who share similar experiences. A facilitated group process can assist in bringing new meaning and  foster the learning of new skills.  My groups create safety and support deep personal growth.

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