Coastline Counseling and Wellness

Coastline Counseling and Wellness Psychotherapist with 25+ years experience

02/02/2026

Even small steps forward matter. Wishing you a peaceful and hopeful Groundhog Day. 💛

Stress isn’t always a conscious feeling of being ‘stressed out.’ For many, especially men conditioned to push through di...
02/01/2026

Stress isn’t always a conscious feeling of being ‘stressed out.’ For many, especially men conditioned to push through discomfort, it accumulates in the background and manifests through the body and behavior.

These signs—like snapping at loved ones, feeling perpetually tired, or shutting down—are your body’s and mind’s signals that your coping capacity is overloaded. Noticing them isn’t an admission of failure; it’s the crucial first step in taking back control.

Awareness creates the opportunity for change. In therapy, we help you understand these signals, develop healthy regulation tools, and build resilience so stress doesn’t run the show.

— Kevin Cyr, CMHC

👉 Which of these signs do you notice in yourself? Recognizing it is the first step.

When disagreements arise, it's easy to get locked in a battle of being 'right.' But this mindset often leaves both partn...
02/01/2026

When disagreements arise, it's easy to get locked in a battle of being 'right.' But this mindset often leaves both partners feeling disconnected, even if one 'wins' the argument.

True repair shifts the focus from winning to understanding. It’s the process of listening, taking responsibility where needed, and finding your way back to each other. This is what actively builds trust and deepens emotional safety over time.

Mastering repair is one of the most important skills we help couples develop in therapy. It transforms conflict from a threat to your connection into an opportunity to strengthen it.

“A common misconception is that couples therapy is only for relationships on the brink. In reality, it’s most powerful a...
01/31/2026

“A common misconception is that couples therapy is only for relationships on the brink. In reality, it’s most powerful as a space for intentional growth—a place to understand the patterns that keep you stuck and build new ones that bring you closer.

Whether you’re looking to heal from a specific wound, improve daily communication, or simply fortify your bond for the future, therapy offers the tools and guidance to do so. It shifts the focus from ‘who’s to blame’ to ‘how can we understand and grow from this?’

Our approach is collaborative and evidence-based, focused on helping you create the resilient, supportive partnership you both want.

👉 Could your relationship benefit from a tune-up? We’re here to help.

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The instinct to push down difficult emotions—stress, anger, grief—is often mistaken for strength. True emotional resilie...
01/30/2026

The instinct to push down difficult emotions—stress, anger, grief—is often mistaken for strength. True emotional resilience isn’t about avoidance; it’s built through the courageous practice of awareness.

Understanding what you’re feeling, and why, transforms those emotions from forces that control you into information you can use. This skill leads to greater balance, clearer decision-making, and a stronger sense of control in all areas of life.

This is core work in therapy, especially for men redefining what strength means. It’s not about losing an edge—it’s about gaining a more reliable toolkit.

— Kevin Cyr, CMHC

01/29/2026

While grand gestures are memorable, they aren’t the fabric of daily trust and intimacy. True emotional security is woven from the consistent, small threads of connection: the daily check-in, the appreciative touch, the choice to listen fully.

These micro-moments of turning toward each other build a reservoir of goodwill and safety that sustains a relationship through challenges. It’s a practice of intentional presence.

This focus on the everyday is central to couples therapy. We help partners recognize and cultivate these moments, transforming ordinary interactions into the foundation of an extraordinary bond.

What’s one small, consistent way you connect with your partner?

Kevin Cyr, CMHC, combines his clinical expertise with firsthand military experience. He offers a space where your servic...
01/23/2026

Kevin Cyr, CMHC, combines his clinical expertise with firsthand military experience. He offers a space where your service is understood, your challenges are validated, and your path forward is built collaboratively.

You navigated one reality with skill; you can navigate this one with the right support.

👉 To explore how therapy can support your transition, you can reach out to Kevin directly.

Avoiding disagreement might create temporary peace, but it often erodes trust over time. True security in a relationship...
01/22/2026

Avoiding disagreement might create temporary peace, but it often erodes trust over time. True security in a relationship is built when both partners know that even after a disagreement, they can find their way back to each other.

Effective repair—listening, taking responsibility, and reconnecting—doesn’t just fix a rupture; it actively reinforces your foundation. It proves to each other that your connection is resilient.

This skill of repair is one of the most important things we help couples practice in therapy. If you want to transform conflict from a source of fear into an opportunity for deeper connection, we can help you build that toolkit.

The skills that serve you in uniform are profound, but the transition to civilian life presents a different set of chall...
01/21/2026

The skills that serve you in uniform are profound, but the transition to civilian life presents a different set of challenges—ones that often benefit from a specialized guide.

Kevin Cyr brings a unique perspective as both a former Army officer and a clinical mental health counselor. He understands the culture, the unspoken burdens, and the complex identity shifts that can accompany this phase of life. His approach is grounded in respect, practicality, and true collaboration.

Whether you’re managing anxiety, navigating relationships, processing trauma/PTSD, or redefining your purpose, Kevin provides a space where you are deeply understood.

👉 To learn more about working with Kevin, you can reach out directly for a consultation.

Getting stuck in a recurring argument can feel defeating. However, these cycles are actually predictable patterns, often...
01/20/2026

Getting stuck in a recurring argument can feel defeating. However, these cycles are actually predictable patterns, often pointing to a deeper, unmet need for understanding or safety between partners.

The goal isn’t to avoid all conflict, but to learn how to navigate it in a way that brings you closer. By focusing on the *pattern* (how you argue) rather than just the *problem* (what you argue about), you can transform a source of frustration into a source of connection.

This is core work in couples therapy. We help you map these cycles, understand the underlying triggers, and develop new, healthier patterns of communication. If you're ready to break the cycle together, we’re here to help.

👉 Does this pattern feel familiar? Share this with your partner to start the conversation.

This act of **‘naming to tame’** does two things: it engages the thinking part of your brain and gives your nervous syst...
01/19/2026

This act of **‘naming to tame’** does two things: it engages the thinking part of your brain and gives your nervous system a chance to regulate. It’s a foundational skill we practice in therapy, especially with men and veterans working to manage chronic stress and build emotional control.

A small pause can prevent a major escalation.

— Kevin Cyr, CMHC

The narrative that men must handle everything alone is not only unrealistic—it’s a barrier to real resilience. Emotional...
01/16/2026

The narrative that men must handle everything alone is not only unrealistic—it’s a barrier to real resilience. Emotional strength isn't built in isolation; it's developed through awareness, understanding your patterns, and having the right tools.

Therapy with a specialist like Kevin offers a direct, collaborative space to do just that. It’s a place to unpack stress, clarify your thoughts, and build the emotional skills that lead to greater confidence and control in all areas of life.

You don't have to figure it out solo.

— Kevin Cyr, CMHC

👉 Interested in a different approach? Reach out to learn more about working with Kevin.

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133 Washington Street
Norwell, MA
02061

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 5am

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+17817761222

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