About Aaron
Music, being active in nature, and mental health wellness are three of my top passions. I’m also a big believer in building on strengths, and that belief shapes everything I do in therapy.
Even when life feels overwhelming, you already have strengths that therapy can help you build on. I work with adolescents and adults in Massachusetts experiencing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and other mood-related challenges to help them feel more grounded and capable through an interactive approach.
My background spans high school counseling, a clinical role in an adolescent Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Program, and years of private practice work with individuals and families. My range of experience has given me a deep appreciation for how impactful a new diagnosis can be for the person receiving it and for the people who love them.
I have a particular passion for working with adolescents and their families when they’re navigating something new and uncertain, like a first diagnosis of bipolar disorder, ADHD, or depression. Parents often need just as much support in those moments as their child, figuring out what it means, how to help, and how to move forward.
My approach is co-created and goal-oriented. We start with what’s bringing you in and what you’d like to change. From there, we identify your existing strengths, develop practical skills, and work through challenges in ways that feel realistic and sustainable. I draw on CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused approaches, and I meet clients where they are, including using music and other creative methods with those who are new to therapy or hesitant about it.
If any of this resonates, please reach out. Many of my clients are taking this step for the first time, and part of what I do is help make that feel less daunting. Therapy is a collaborative process, and change is possible. You don’t have to navigate challenges alone.
Why did you decide to work in mental health?
My family has been affected by mental health concerns and I saw the great importance of taking care of oneself, both physically and mentally. Early in my career I gravitated to education and I was originally on track to be a math teacher. I realized that I was most interested in my students’ journeys and how they were growing as people, instead of only teaching math to them. I believe that when we gain insight into our inner experience and take care of ourselves, we are best able to take care of others and contribute to the world. I believe that being honest open and vulnerable with ourselves is the greatest form of courage we can have.
Why did you choose to work with The Psyched Group?
The Psyched Group has a focus on wellness and self-care that I believe is more important today than ever. I also enjoyed engaging with the team members from the very beginning. Lastly, I have spent my career working in teams, including companies, organizations, schools, and mental health agencies. I enjoy collaboration and gaining support from other colleagues. I am very excited to be going into private practice, and I realized that doing it within a team would be an ideal setting.
