Karen Speel, LICSW(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW
Massachusetts•Maine
Anxiety -Attachment issues-Bipolar disorder-Borderline personality disorder- Depression- Trauma-
Karen Speel
(She/Her/Hers)
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Professional statement
The Women’s Center for Behavioral Health (formerly The Women’s Center for DBT) is an independently owned mental health practice founded in Massachusetts in 2013. We specialize in women-centered behavioral health treatment, offering services in a private, safe, and welcoming environment.
We provide comprehensive mental health care throughout New England via both telehealth and in-person sessions. Our services are designed for women, female-identified, and nonbinary individuals ages 16 and older who are experiencing mood-related disorders, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders.
Our approach is strength-based and collaborative. We focus on building upon each individual’s existing strengths to support healing, resilience, and growth — helping you move toward your best life and truest self.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 19 years
The Women's Center for Behavioral Health, Owner/Clinical Social Worker, 2013 - Present
Beth Isreal Lahey Health, Clinical Social Worker, 2011 - 2021
NorthEast Behavioral Health, Clinical Social Worker, 2011 - 2014
Vinfen, DBT Clinical Coordinator & Psychotherapist, 2005 - 2011
Behavior Tech, DBT Intensive Training, 2014
Simmons University, Master of Social Work, 2007
University of Southern Maine, Bachelor of Social Work, 2003
Licensure
Maine: 24127 - Massachusetts: 115929Languages
EnglishSpecialties
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Attachment issues - Development of effective relational and communication skills; insight into family attachment patterns;fostering healthy family relationships.
Bipolar disorder - Developing coping and preventive strategies to stabilize extreme mood swings, including manic and depressive episodes; increasing effective strategies to regulate emotions and maintain a healthy daily routine
Borderline personality disorder - Increasing insight into relational patterns and destructive behaviors; development of coping strategies for uncomfortable emotions or situations; skills for emotional identification and regulation.
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Couples
- Parents
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
Insurance
- Aetna
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Berklee College of Music Student Health Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA HMO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA PPO
- Harvard Student Health Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO)
- Lesley University Student Health Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO)
- MIT Student and Affiliate Extended Insurance Plan (Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO)
- Northeastern University Student Health Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO)
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$200 (53min)
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