Insurance plans Deirdre can accept: Aetna BlueCross and BlueShield Carelon: MBHP, Wellsense BMC, Unicare, Fallon, GIC-Unicare Health New England Optum: Allways, VACCN, UnitedHealthcare, Health Plans Inc, Oxford, UMR, Mass General Brigham Point32: Tufts Public, Tufts Health Plans, Harvard Pilgrim Tufts Commercial
Tufts Public Tricare East Out-of-Pocket/Self-Paid

Location: Amherst, Hybrid

Deirdre is a psychotherapist who works with adults by creating a safe space to further explore themselves and heal. She believes in offering unconditional positive regard and a blend of evidence-based practice methods to help people attain a better quality of life. Her technique often incorporates emotion and nervous system regulation skills, parts work, mindfulness and somatic meditations. Deirdre comes to the therapeutic relationship with cultural humility and approaches her work with a trauma attuned, anti-oppression lens. She believes in a holistic approach to healing, understanding that the mind and body are inextricably linked and that all parts of the self should be attended to in the healing process.

Deirdre has experience working with people from a wide range of backgrounds who struggle with diverse mental health issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, and substance use disorders. She holds a master’s degree in social work from Westfield State University and a Bachelor of Arts from Mount Holyoke College. Deirdre approaches the therapeutic relationship with deep respect for autonomy and self-determination. She enjoys guiding and reflecting as client’s unearth and bring into focus their own pathways to greater peace.