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Counselors - Williamstown, MA

We found 8 counselors in Williamstown, MA. See refinement options below.

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Ms. Karen Welch Buttars

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311 Main Street, Williamstown, MA 01267

617-564-0255
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Thomas R. Plunkett, MSW

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1211 Main Street, Williamstown, MA 01267

413-822-2329

Mr. Thomas Plunkett specializes in counseling and practices in Williamstown, MA.
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Dr. Ellen Doyle, PHD

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Counseling, Psychology

90 Adams Road, Williamstown, MA 01267

413-458-9399

Dr. Ellen Doyle works as a psychology and counseling specialist in Williamstown, MA.
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Ms. Doreen Mary Forney, LMHC

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Counseling, Psychology

681 Simonds Road, Williamstown, MA 01267

413-458-9600

Ms. Doreen Forney practices psychology and counseling in Williamstown, MA.

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What is Counseling?

Counseling is a type of professional guidance for handling problems in life. There are many types of counselors, and they serve an incredibly wide variety of people with all kinds of different needs. There are general counselors, marriage and family counselors, school and student counselors, career and vocational counselors, religious counselors, and gerontological counselors specifically for the elderly.

In all cases, counseling works when the client and the counselor talk to each other and develop a trusting relationship. The counselor listens respectfully to the client's problems. Then the two together work on identifying goals, increasing coping skills to overcome any troubles, and improving useful skills such as communication. The goals of counseling will be different for each person, but generally they include an increased sense of well being, decreased distress and anxiety, resolved crisis, and increased ability and function in daily life.