Christine Kowalcky, Psy.D.
Adult Psychotherapy
We Heal Together
About Me
My name is Chris Kowalcky and I am a second-career clinical psychologist, licensed in MA and OR. I currently practice in Massachusetts where I work with adults of all ages. I entered this field seventeen years ago after spending nearly twenty years in higher education where I worked with adults of all ages/stages of life.
My clinical education and training has allowed me to work and learn in a variety of contexts, including community mental health, secondary and higher education, in-home therapy and private practice settings. I have a Master's degree from Boston College, a Doctoral degree from the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology (now William James College) and I have advanced training in EMDR psychotherapy.
I work through a Relational Cultural lens, grounded in the understanding that our relationships, life experiences, and the systems in which we live profoundly shape who we are and how we experience the world. These influences can be sources of connection, strength, and healing, as well as sources of pain and disconnection. I strive to create a space where each person feels seen, heard, and respected and believe that individuals are the foremost authorities on their own lives and that everyone deserves the opportunity to have their experiences acknowledged, their voices heard, and their stories honored.
My hope is that you experience therapy as a relationship in which you feel engaged and empowered, believing that you are capable of growing and deeply influencing your life decisions and direction.
My Services
Individual Psychotherapy
I have helped people navigate life transitions (chosen or unchosen), self exploration, grief/loss, unresolved trauma, family dysfunction and more. I offer therapy tailored to each person. I enjoy developing warm and trusting relationships with clients and feel privileged to support them.
Specialties & Interests
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Relationship Issues
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Self esteem
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Depression
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Codependency
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Women's Issues
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Identity development
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Life Transitions
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Grief/loss
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Spirituality
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Trauma/somatic healing
EMDR Psychotherapy
EMDR is an abbreviation for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
When something traumatic happens it gets stored in the brain in a way that our system feels that the event is either going to happen again at any moment, or is still happening. If something occurs that is similar, or simply has an element that reminds us of an earlier trauma, our brain reacts as if that trauma is reoccurring. This experience can be disruptive and overwhelming.
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EMDR goes beyond talk therapy. It is a powerful and efficient modality to address patterns and core issues and can be integrated into your individual psychotherapy or done separately.
My Approach
Grounded in Relationship
I believe that the therapeutic relationship is at the heart of any successful psychotherapy. In every context of life, relationships have the power to shape and heal us, and the therapy relationship is no exception.
Compassionate and
Non-judgmental
I provide a compassionate and non-judgmental space for you to talk about your challenges, hopes and goals. Like all of us, I am imperfect and I embrace this because it is freeing. I am happy to help you along your journey of self-discovery and acceptance.
Trauma-Informed
Trauma-informed therapy considers the complex impact that trauma can have on an individual well into the future and prioritizes a safe therapeutic space and the client's power to choose.