Alyssa Goff, LMHC, R-DMT
Owner, Clinical Therapist, Dance Movement Therapist
alyssa@coastalcounselingassoc.com
“Children are like barometers of our stress levels. What are we doing as adults to regulate ourselves so that our children can mirror that calm energy?”
I have over 10 years of experience working with children and families in hospitals, group homes, and therapeutic settings. I specialize in working with young children and adolescents, and have a unique expertise in treating individuals on the Autism Spectrum, and those with OCD, trichotillomania, and ADHD diagnoses. Many people seek treatment with me since I utilize exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP), which is evidence based treatment for OCD. I also enjoy working with women who have experienced perinatal anxiety and mood disorders related to pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum.
My philosophy of practice is a warm, outgoing, and nonjudgmental style that supports a holistic view of healing. My goal when working with clients is to foster a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive space aimed at helping people’s ability to cope with their stressors. Our sessions may include mindfulness, movement, and arts-based interventions in addition to talk or play therapy for a multi-modal approach to treatment.
I graduated with my bachelors in child development from the University of Rhode Island and received my masters in licensed mental health counseling and dance movement therapy from Lesley University. I am a registered dance movement therapist (R-DMT) and licensed mental health counselor in the state of MA. I have worked at Bradley Hospital in the pediatric OCD and anxiety clinic, and both Shriners and Massachusetts General Hospital. My experience further includes working as a clinician at the Department of Children and Families, as well as at a domestic violence shelter.
In addition to owning Coastal, I love to spend time with my family at the beach (including my Boston Terrier, Giuseppe who loves chasing seagulls! ◡̈) and enjoy teaching creative movement and ballet to children of all ages!
I cannot wait to get to know you and your family! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for considering Coastal Counseling Associates for your family’s mental health care.
Beth Calabrese, MA, R-DMT
Clinical Therapist, Dance Movement Therapist
beth@coastalcounselingassoc.com@thetapdancingtherapistI have professional counseling experience working with children who are medically complex, senior adults struggling with dementia and Alzheimer’s, and everyone in between. Prior to becoming a therapist, I owned and operated a children’s and adult dance studio for over a decade.
I have experience working with children, families, and adults with both physical and cognitive special needs, as well as neurotypical individuals. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and mood disorders, and enjoy working with folks with perinatal and postpartum depression and anxiety. My work is trauma-informed and person-centered.
My philosophy of practice is to include connection, a sense of joy, and an open mind and heart. I always meet clients where they are at. Every client’s journey to healing is special and unique, and I would love to walk alongside you on that journey. Our sessions may include breathwork, movement-based activities, artwork, coping skills, in addition to dialectical and cognitive behavioral therapy.
I graduated from UConn with my bachelors in psychology and received my masters in clinical mental health counseling with a specialization in dance movement therapy from Lesley University. I am a registered dance movement therapist on track for board certification in the near future. I have worked in pediatric palliative care, and as a clinical therapist in partial hospitalization program and intensive outpatient settings.
In addition to working as a therapist, I love spending time with my family and chatty cat, Doris. Kitchen dance parties are my favorite! I also enjoy teaching tap dance to adults and seniors, and am a lifelong tap dance enthusiast and student.
I look forward to meeting you and watching you do amazing things.
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