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05/07/2025

Advance Psychotherapy is so excited to be running our upcoming Dungeons & Dragons weekend workshop! Spots are limited, sign up now to secure yours!
Learn more and register here: https://advancepsychotherapy.myshopify.com/

Saturday, May 31-Sunday, June 1 10am to 4pm (12-1pm lunch break), Hadley office: 4 Bay Rd Building B, Suite 101 Adults 18+, TTRPG experience helpful but not required PLEASE FILL OUT THIS FORM BEFORE YOU COMPLETE YOUR PURCHASE: REGISTRATION FORM Welcome to the first step of your adventure, we’re so...

08/21/2024

APP is excited to be running two new peer consultation groups! If you or anyone you know may be interested in our "Therapists Consulting with Therapists" consultation groups, please sign up and share with the QR code or this link! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdMCK-IiZa3E97soB-YtMjVkWKhHwvF0aRwciPh1pOiDvEz5w/viewform

08/19/2024

We at APP are so excited for our upcoming fall group therapy lineup. The registration deadline is fast approaching, register while there are still spots! Learn more about these group options and register through the QR in each flier, or through the groups link in our bio.

07/24/2024

Much appreciation towards Laura and Ryan for putting a doll house together! This cute and colorful addition to the kids room will induce comfort and a welcoming atmosphere for children at our new Advance Psychotherapy Practice complex on 4 Bay Road, Hadley. This motivated and hardworking team has given much time and effort towards the move from Northampton to Hadley. Plenty of preparation was done to secure a successful transfer and opening of the new complex. Very thrilled and excited with this accomplishment!

06/18/2024

The deadline to register for Therapy Thrive is approaching!

Join us for an exclusive event on neurodiversity!

🗓️ Date: June 21, 2024
⏰ Time: 9:30am-12:30pm
💻 Format: Virtual
📜 CEUs: 3 CEUs Provided (for MA Social Workers and LMHCs)
💲 Registration Fee: $75

We are thrilled to present "NEURODIVERSITY IN FOCUS: Affirming Therapy for Diverse S*xualities" with Ariel E. Pliskin, LICSW, our Relationship & S*x Therapy Program Manager at Advance Psychotherapy Practice.

In this engaging and insightful session, you'll learn how to provide affirming therapy for clients with diverse sexualities and neurodiverse backgrounds. This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your skills and earn CEUs!
Don't miss out on this valuable professional development event!

🔗Register Now HERE: https://advancepsychotherapy.org/store/therapythrive

We look forward to seeing you there!

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06/04/2024

Some of our awesome Southwick crew spent a day at a Mental Health Fair. They shared resources & Advance swag as well as showed support for mental well-being during Mental Health Awareness Month. Here's to a healthy and happy team!

05/29/2024

🌟 Join Us for an Exclusive Event on Neurodiversity! 🌟

We are thrilled to present "NEURODIVERSITY IN FOCUS: Affirming Therapy for Diverse S*xualities" with Ariel E. Pliskin, LICSW, our Relationship & S*x Therapy Program Manager at Advance Psychotherapy Practice.

🗓️ Date: June 21, 2024
⏰ Time: 9:30am-12:30pm
💻 Format: Virtual
📜 CEUs: 3 CEUs Provided (for MA Social Workers and LMHCs)
💲 Registration Fee: $75

In this engaging and insightful session, you'll learn how to provide affirming therapy for clients with diverse sexualities and neurodiverse backgrounds. This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your skills and earn CEUs!
Don't miss out on this valuable professional development event!

🔗Register Now Here: https://advancepsychotherapy.org/store/therapythrive

✨ We look forward to seeing you there! ✨

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04/17/2024

🎉 APP Welcomes Hanna Vaughn, LCSW! 🎉

🌟Hanna (she/her) brings to our team a wealth of expertise and a passionate commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive, and empowering therapeutic environment.

🏳️‍🌈Specializing in working with the q***r, neurodivergent, and kinky/poly communities, Hanna recognizes and celebrates the unique challenges and joys these identities bring. Her approach is deeply rooted in understanding, compassion, and personalized care, aiming to make every client feel seen, heard, and valued.

🦾As a staunch advocate for Health at Every Size (HAES), Hanna challenges societal norms that promote body shaming and disordered eating. She is a beacon of support for clients, encouraging them to cultivate a positive and loving relationship with their bodies.

💭Learn More about Hanna on her profile through the Browse All and Northampton sections of the APP website, or click here https://advancepsychotherapy.org/hanna-vaughn

04/05/2024

🎉APP is excited to welcome Megan to our team in Southwick & Northampton!

🌟 As a dedicated psychotherapist, Megan brings a wealth of experience in mental health, with a heartfelt approach to therapy that values autonomy, dignity, and collaboration.

🤝 She's committed to creating safe, non-judgemental spaces for clients to explore and grow. With a special interest in young children and their caregivers, Megan's expertise in infant and early childhood mental health is a fantastic addition to our community.

💡Learn More about Megan on her profile through the Browse All, Southwick, or Northampton sections of the APP website, or click here https://advancepsychotherapy.org/megan-delorenzo

04/03/2024

🎉 Exciting news! Our very own Relationship & S*x Therapy Program Manager, Ariel Pliskin, will be presenting on “Neurodivergent S*x,” a review of research on autistic sexuality and gender, at the upcoming Spring Summit focusing on neurodiversity and disability studies!

📽️Ariel is one of several presenters, including Griffin Leistinger, Assistant Director of Accessibility Resources and Services at Hampshire College, Autistic writer, editor, consultant, speaker and activist Jennifer Brunton, and several undergrad and graduate students. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about these important topics from established experts and rising stars in the field.

🪑💻 The summit is being hosted by the Developmental Disabilities and Human Services program at UMass Amherst, and it's free and open to the public on April 26 from 1-4 p.m. in Furcolo Hall and online via Zoom

See more about the event here: https://www.umass.edu/news/article/psychological-and-brain-sciences-host-spring-summit-focusing-neurodiversity-and

03/21/2024

🎉 Advance Psychotherapy Practice is excited to welcome Janaé Jackson, MSW, LCSW to the Northampton clinical team!

🌟 Janaé will be seeing clients in person and remotely. Her passion for therapy stems from wanting to be a part of the change in therapy that truly engages all in need and she has a passion for advocating for racial/gender equity of BIPOC individuals as an American with both Caribbean and Central American descent.

💡Learn More about Janaé on her profile through the Browse All or Northampton sections of the APP website or click here https://advancepsychotherapy.org/janae-jackson

03/06/2024

We're thrilled to share that our APP team recently participated in our third Therapy Thrive which focused on TGNC Mental Health Care! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

We are proud of Clinical Team Manager of the Virtual Team, Elliot Silveria, MSW, LICSW, for speaking at and hosting this event. We were honored to have our Keynote Speaker, Nicholas McCaskill, BA, of Boston Children’s Hospital, bring invaluable insights into his research on su***de protective factors for Black transgender individuals and the impact of stigma and discrimination.

We are excited for what’s next for Therapy Thrive! 💫