Helping you heal from the past.
Trauma Therapy in Massachusetts
Rebecca patt, licsw
Hey, I’m Rebecca!
I specialize in relational & trauma focused therapy, including EMDR, for motivated adults who want to get unstuck from the past and feel more deeply connected to themselves.
Clients come to me looking for a warm, attuned, and engaging therapy experience where they can show up just as they are and know that they’re sitting with someone who is deeply invested in them.
As a relational therapist, I prioritize working with you to create a relationship that is safe, supportive, and collaborative. I’ll invite you to notice how our conversations are feeling in the present moment, with the goal of increasing your capacity for awareness of your internal responses and encouraging self-advocacy.
In this way, my approach is experiential - meaning we’re not only focusing on the content of our conversation, but also on what’s coming up for you as we talk. I’ll support you in tuning into your emotions and your nervous system responses to help you move through difficult moments and connect to your needs.
While my practice is firmly rooted in a relational approach, I also rely on psychodynamic theory, parts/ego state work, EMDR, and the connection between mind and body / somatic. I integrate these approaches to offer a therapy experience that is engaging and transformative.
How I can help
Therapy that helps you reconnect to yourself.
HEre’s what I believe about therapy:
It can take time to build safety and trust in a therapeutic relationship.
In our first session, we’re essentially strangers! It’s normal to feel unsure at the start. We can talk about what’s coming up for you, what you need from me, and how we can work together to co-create a space that you can trust and feel safe in.
Therapy is both an art and a science.
Relying on evidenced-based approaches ensures that you’re getting therapeutic care that you can trust. But there’s no one-size-fits-all method, or simple checklist of steps to arrive at your goals. Instead, I’ll tailor my approach to support your unique needs and we’ll collaborate to make sure our time together is feeling supportive and helpful.
Healing is a journey, not a destination.
This part sounds like a corny Hallmark card, but I really do believe it. My work as a therapist, and my own experiences in therapy, have taught me that as we continue to live life and have new experiences, we also find new opportunities for growth and healing. My hope is that our work together builds your capacity for connecting to your own inner wisdom so you feel the confidence to tackle any new challenge that comes your way.
LICENSURE
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Massachusetts (Lic #122663)
EDUCATION
Master of Social Work (MSW) from Simmons University - 2017
BS in Sociology from University of Massachusetts, Amherst - 2013
TRAINING
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) - completed 2021
Advanced trainings in EMDR and complex trauma
Ongoing consultation with trauma experts
Ready to get started?