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Brett P. Terrien, LMHC |
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Prior to my work as a Licensed Mental Health
Counselor I earned my BFA from the Massachusetts College of Art with a concentration in
photography. My work as an artist provided me with a canvas to express myself. In viewing
my colleagues' artwork, I was invited into their lives and could share their experiences
through their lenses and perceptions. Out of this, my passion for counseling psychology
fully emerged.
The focus of my graduate degree from New York University was in Applied Psychology which
explored the clinical and interpersonal relationship within the therapeutic process. While
in New York City, my clinical skills were largely enhanced when I worked as a grief and
bereavement counselor at The Center. It was there where I experienced first hand the
depths of depression and the vitality of hope and life.
I strive to explore the underlying issues that often result in repetitive patterns and
emotional reactions with depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem, addictions, troubled
relationships, and other self-destructive behaviors. It is my belief that we use both our
comfort and discomfort to inform and guide our emotional responses and behaviors. Toward
that end the process of psychotherapy facilitates the reinterpretation and reconfiguration
of our belief systems to help bridge the gap between our intellectual and emotional self.
My approach is contingent upon the individual, though usually incorporates psychodynamic,
cognitive-behavioral and psycho-educational approaches. In all situations I strive to
provide insight, feedback, reflection and humor within a safe and trusting atmosphere.
Dialogue is centered on honest, genuine thoughts and feelings that lead to increased
connection and realized sense of self. Often, this results to more authentic
communication, which leads to stronger and healthier relationships.
At Rasi Associates, I provide individual and couples counseling, primarily with adults,
young adults, college students, adolescents, and artists. I have experience working with
depression, anxiety, grief and bereavement, HIV/AIDS, gender identity issues, sexual
exploration, substance use, and ADD / ADHD.
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