Best Addiction & Substance Abuse Counselors in Northampton, MA

I am a licensed independent social worker based in Massachusetts with over 22 years of professional work experience in hospital, school and community mental health settings. I have experience in helping clients with issues including stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief and loss, & depression. My treatment approach is primarily based on a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Client Centered Therapy. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared freely without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

I believe that therapy is a collaborative process where we work together to make progress towards your goals. I encourage you to be honest with me about your needs so that your experience is productive and beneficial to your well-being. You can trust that I will be honest with you in order to build a strong therapeutic relationship. I have an eclectic style, drawing on a variety of strength based techniques such as CBT, emotional regulation, and relaxation techniques. I have a warm, engaging style and my approach is collaborative, practical and solution focused. I approach each session with the understanding that the individual is the expert on themselves and that they bring a unique set of needs, goals and strengths. My belief is that my role is to help empower and guide each individual to see their potential and get "unstuck" from patterns that have not and are not working for them. My number one priority is to provide a safe, nonjudgmental environment where you can feel supported in order to explore your experiences and challenges. That being said, our first session will be focused on building rapport. You will find yourself sharing about who you are and what has brought you to seek out therapy. We will talk about your history and background and begin to explore your initial goals.

Hi there! My name is Susan Grimmo and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW). I graduated with my Masters of Social Work from Salem State University in 2017. I worked on a dual diagnosis inpatient psychiatric unit before transitioning to the Court system where I currently work full-time! I have worked with many different populations and enjoy working with individuals with substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. I really look forward to working with you and helping you become an even better version of yourself!