My approach is collaborative, compassionate, playful, and always respectful of you as a unique individual. I have an integrative approach to trauma healing and am continually learning the most effective treatments. Those who have benefited from my counseling and coaching services include young adults/college students, elders, LGBTQIA+ folks, activists, parents, artists, therapists, and caregivers.
I've been engaged with anti-racist work since the 90’s and value supporting diverse populations.
Headshot by Tiffany Strout
Why “Heart-Mind” Healing? Citta (in Pali, the language spoken at the time of the Buddha) is often translated as Heart-Mind, in Buddhist texts (the 2,600 year old teachings of the Buddha). Studying Buddhist psychology, since I was in my 20’s, has informed my life-long exploration of ways to reduce suffering.
An invitation for more ease and contentment in your life.
Gaston Pond (Barre, MA) photo by Bryony
“Love takes off the masks that we fear we cannot live without and know we cannot live within."
- James Baldwin
My influences and inspiration
Phil & Sharon Smith - Riverside, CA (1970)
“Wholeness does not mean perfection: it means embracing brokenness as an integral part of life.”
- Parker J. Palmer
As a second generation psychotherapist, I am genuinely honored to do this work.
I was raised in southern California by two loving and wise (and wounded, in their own ways) parents who were a part of the “human potential movement”, which was focused on transpersonal psychology, expansion of consciousness studies, and being of service in the world.
This upbringing gave me a strong foundation to pursue a life guided by my values. A deeply important part of my path was finding like-minded communities of people interested in personal development and awareness, for the benefit of the planet.
I was lucky to discover those communities at the Findhorn Foundation in Scotland (when I was 18 years old) and the Insight Meditation Society in central Massachusetts, where I lived and worked for ten years.
Meeting (and sitting long meditation retreats with) inspiring teachers like Tara Brach and Joseph Goldstein changed my life - they helped me see what was possible (less suffering).
I received my training starting in 1992 (at Findhorn, co-leading personal growth workshops) and finally finished my Masters in Mental Health Counseling when I turned fifty. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Board Certified Life Coach.
Taking care of my parents at the end of their lives transformed mine. My interest in supporting caregivers, those with dementia, post-concussion related mental health issues, and meditators comes both from my life experiences and my training.
Mom & Dad (in the 90’s)
If it sounds like we might be a fit, please reach out via my contact page or call me at 413-345-2221.
I look forward to hearing from you!
10” handmade mandala created during the pandemic (spontaneous gel pen marks on purple poster paper) by Bryony
2025 fees:
60-minute therapy sessions $155
60-minute Coaching sessions $155
90-minute Coaching sessions $190
I accept Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Tufts, Harvard Pilgrim (Point32 Healthcare), and AETNA insurance plans for Psychotherapy appointments (for clients in Massachusetts).
You may be able to submit a claim for partial reimbursement to your health insurance carrier, if you have behavioral health and out of network benefits.
I recommend that you contact your insurance company to verify coverage and out of network benefits.
If you want to sign up for Coaching sessions,
they are not covered by insurance.