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Dr. Colleen Long, PsyD
Dr. Colleen Long is a licensed clinical psychologist and has been practicing since 2002. She has performed over 7k+ psychological evaluations in her career for both children and adults. She is the owner of BPTA (Boston Psychological Testing Associate) in Massachusetts as well as Clarity California Psychological Testing in California. She is passionate about helping families and adults find the answers they need to understand the extend of their mental health issues as well as to inspire hope in providing tailored treatment recommendations for each person.
She completed her pre-doctoral residency at Alvarado Parkway Hospital in La Mesa, California. She obtained her Masters and Doctoral degrees from Spalding University in Louisville, Kentucky. She attended New York University and Indiana University to earn her B.A. in Psychology.
She has consulted on major high profile addiction cases, and her expert advice is frequently sought from national media outlets including CNN, HLN, The Dr. Drew Show, Discovery Channel, E!, and A&E.
Dr. Colleen has several publications including published research on the connection between cognitive orientation and outcomes in a TBI and ABI population. She has authored two books; "Happiness in B.A.L.A.N.C.E: What We Know Now," as well as "The Psychology of Finally Being Full From Within," based on her work with pre and post op bariatric surgery patients. She is a regular contributor to Psychology Today on the Happiness Rx (hyperlink: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-happiness-rx)
Lauren Powell, LCSW
I am a licensed social worker with experience working with many different populations and age groups. I received my Bachelors in Sociology with a minor in music, my first Masters in Human Relations with an emphasis in counseling, and my second Masters in Social Work.
I have worked in various settings including nonprofit leadership, foster care and adoption, and homelessness. I usually use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Expressive Therapies, or any type of Humanistic approaches.
I live by the motto "Be the change you wish to see." I became a social worker to help those that might feel they don't have any or enough support to deal with life's challenges. I believe we are on this earth to help one another.
I have training in trauma focused approaches and specialize in LGBTQIA+, chronic illness, and anxiety.
Currently taking on new therapy clients with Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, CCA, Tufts, Beacon, MassHealth and Medicare.
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