About me

Wayne Kessler, MSW, LICSW 

My Experience

I have been a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker for over 30 years, working with adults who have challenges related to: work-related stress, relationships, layoffs, toxic work environments, fears, health-related issues, school challenges, career transition, struggling with grief from the loss of a human or pet, and challenges around retirement.  I have many years of experience in different settings, including individual therapy, inpatient, residential group homes, outpatient, and in-home therapy.

I offer Teletherapy services only

Therapy is only offered via teletherapy to those who are currently located in Massachusetts.

Who Can You Help?

I work with a diverse population of individuals, including those who’ve never been in therapy, to individuals with anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and other executive functioning challenges. I do not provide services to actively suicidal individuals. If you are actively suicidal, you will need to be stabilized before I can work with you. I do not provide medications, but, I can refer you to a prescriber. I work primarily with adults.  and am an  LGBTQIA+ friendly therapist.

Therapy Offering

 I am dedicated to providing an open, welcoming, empathetic, and collaborative learning environment in which you feel safe and comfortable expressing yourself without judgment. I work with individuals from all walks of life and use my skills as a Therapist and mindfulness teacher to aid in your understanding of yourself and others.

Therapeutic Orientation

My therapeutic orientation is trauma-informed, evidence based, and I am certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(CBT). I also use trauma-informed EMDR therapy, IFS, Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused therapies, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and strengths-based approaches in my practice. My therapeutic approach involves tailoring the therapeutic intervention to the individual’s unique needs with a customized, co-created treatment plan. I create an open-minded, safe space. I am a lifelong learner, so I strive to keep my clinical skills cutting-edge and up-to-date by frequently attending the latest training and workshops to further my expertise, awareness, and understanding.

Insurance Accepted

At this time, I accept most private insurance plans; however, note that I do not accept any of the MA state plans like Medicare, Medicaid or MassHealth.

Be Brave And Reap The Benefits of Therapy

Starting therapy takes a lot of courage and can be a challenging, yet highly rewarding experience. I believe that if we are able to become curious and adventurous, our lives can become more connected, grounded, and enriched in the process. I am committed to supporting you through this process with a warm, supportive, and collaborative spirit.

Take The First Step

Get in touch via email  or set up your first therapy session here using the schedule a session link. After submitting a contact request form, I will be in touch. I no longer offer 15 minute consultations but you can read some FAQ’s people normally ask me on the Consultation Session page.