Richelle Massengale

I believe in a holistic approach to living which includes a healthy balance in lifestyle such as healthy eating, getting moving, spiritual or religious beliefs and paying attention to one’s thoughts, feelings, and need for self-care. I enjoy helping my clients explore these areas. I also have experience with chronic illness and all of the emotions and challenges that brings with it; anger, frustration, grief and loss. Helping others on their path to healing is one of my passions.

I am a proponent of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), a goal-directed approach to therapy which focuses on solutions rather than the problems that brought the client to therapy. This is not to say that we won't explore past trauma and situations that contributed to therapy as the client feels necessary, but that many times clients do not need to come to therapy long-term, they just need help processing their current situation and exploring solutions and goals that would benefit them.

When clients come in to talk with me, we discuss what is on their minds. I believe that you are the expert in your life and you will guide the course of therapy. We will explore current issues that you are facing, past traumas, current successes and anything else you feel you need or want to share. My role is to walk beside you on your journey. We are all walking a different path and this is a safe place to explore yours.

One of my passions is running my anger management group. Group participants will learn to recognize triggers and underlying reasons for their anger. It will provide them with coping skills and tools they can use to change the way they respond to those triggers, and help them find healthy ways to channel their anger. Although we will be using a workbook during this group, it will be a safe place to share and learn from others' experiences.

Working with clients who are at any stage of the divorce process or post-divorce is an another passion of mine. This can be one of the most difficult times in one's life, and often we need support along the way. Grief and loss, anger, fear, frustration, legal concerns, court appearances, and financial concerns are just a few of the struggles this process brings with it. However, you can and will overcome your challenges and come through this healthier and stronger on the other side.

Anxiety is quiet common in our world, unfortunately. Living with anxiety is not only uncomfortable, but unhealthy. In sessions, I work with my clients on the underlying issues behind their anxiety and help them learn tools they can use daily to overcome and lessen their anxiety while increasing health and peace in their lives.

Working with clients who are at any stage of the divorce process or post-divorce is a passion of mine. This can be one of the most difficult times in one's life, and often we need support along the way. Grief and loss, anger, fear, frustration, legal concerns, court appearances, and financial concerns are just a few of the struggles this process brings with it. However, you can and will overcome your challenges and come through this healthier and stronger on the other side.

Anxiety is quiet common in our world, unfortunately. Living with anxiety is not only uncomfortable, but unhealthy. In sessions, I work with my clients on the underlying issues behind their anxiety and help them learn tools they can use daily to overcome and lessen their anxiety while increasing health and peace in their lives.

One of my passions is running my anger management group. Group participants will learn to recognize triggers and underlying reasons for their anger. It will provide them with coping skills and tools they can use to change the way they respond to those triggers, and help them find healthy ways to channel their anger. Although we will be using a workbook during this group, it will be a safe place to share and learn from others' experiences.

Co-Parenting after divorce can be tough. I help a lot of clients work through issues stemming from lack of communication and experiencing parenting plan issues.