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Counselors - Palmer, MA

We found 15 counselors in Palmer, MA. See refinement options below.

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Dr. Daniel P. O'Donnell, PhD, LMHC

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Counseling, Psychology

40 Wright Street, Palmer, MA

413-370-5285

"Easily the most unprofessional mental health clinician I’ve ever had. Dr. O’Donnell was the program supervisor at my partial hospitalization program and from the moment he entered our group, he made it clear that HE was in charge, saying things such as, “you know I have the power to commit all of you, right?” (This comment caused someone in my group to have a crying breakdown, might I add.) In a group setting he will not tolerate being embarrassed. If you call him out on problematic behavior he will double down and take up the group time talking about how his decisions are all “clinically based.” He even tried to stop me from reporting him to the hospital. Would never in a million years recommend him. "

August 6, 2021
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Dr. Marlene M. Reil, CNP, PHD

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Addiction Therapy, Counseling, Psychology

42 Wright Street, Palmer, MA

Dr. Marlene Reil is a psychology, counseling, and addiction therapy specialist in Palmer, MA.
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Mrs. Jessica Rose Burgess-Wise, LADC

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Addiction Therapy, Counseling

40 Wright Street, Palmer, MA

Ms. Jessica Burgess-Wise's specialties are counseling and addiction therapy. She practices in Palmer, MA.
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Ms. Kathleen Conley Norbut, LMHC

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Counseling

40 Wright Street, Palmer, MA

Ms. Kathleen Norbut is a counseling specialist in Palmer, 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.