Alyssa Goff, LMHC, R-DMT
Owner, Clinical Therapist, Dance Movement Therapist
alyssa@coastalcounselingassoc.com
“Children are like barometers of our stress levels. What are we doing as adults to regulate ourselves so that our children can mirror that calm energy?”
With over 10 years of experience working with children and families in hospitals, group homes, and therapeutic settings, I specialize in supporting young children and adolescents. I have a unique expertise in treating individuals on the Autism Spectrum, as well as those with OCD, trichotillomania, and ADHD. Many people come to me for treatment using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold standard approach for treating OCD. I also feel deeply called to work with women who are experiencing perinatal anxiety and mood disorders related to pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.
I believe in creating a warm, open, and nonjudgmental space where healing is supported by a holistic, trauma-informed approach. My goal is to help clients build the tools they need to cope with life’s stressors in a compassionate, culturally sensitive environment. My style draws from a range of therapies—play therapy and expressive arts for children, and mindfulness, movement, and art for adults. I incorporate nature-based therapy and a mind-body approach to foster healing and coping for clients of all ages.
I graduated with a bachelor’s in Child Development from the University of Rhode Island and earned my master’s in Licensed Mental Health Counseling and Dance Movement Therapy from Lesley University. I am a Registered Dance Movement Therapist (R-DMT) and a licensed mental health counselor in Massachusetts. My experience includes working at Bradley Hospital’s Pediatric OCD and Anxiety Clinic, as well as at Shriners and Massachusetts General Hospitals. I’ve also worked with the Department of Children and Families and at a domestic violence shelter.
Outside of owning Coastal, I love spending time with my family at the beach (including my Boston Terrier, Giuseppe, who loves chasing seagulls! ◡̈) and teaching creative movement and ballet to children of all ages!
I’m excited to get to know you and your family, and I’m honored that you’re considering Coastal Counseling Associates for your family’s mental health care. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Beth Calabrese, MA, R-DMT
Clinical Therapist, Dance Movement Therapist
beth@coastalcounselingassoc.com@thetapdancingtherapistI have professional counseling experience working with children who are medically complex, senior adults struggling with dementia and Alzheimer’s, and everyone in between. Prior to becoming a therapist, I owned and operated a children’s and adult dance studio for over a decade.
I have experience working with children, families, and adults with both physical and cognitive special needs, as well as neurotypical individuals. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and mood disorders, and enjoy working with folks with perinatal and postpartum depression and anxiety. My work is trauma-informed and person-centered.
My philosophy of practice is to include connection, a sense of joy, and an open mind and heart. I always meet clients where they are at. Every client’s journey to healing is special and unique, and I would love to walk alongside you on that journey. Our sessions may include breathwork, movement-based activities, artwork, coping skills, in addition to dialectical and cognitive behavioral therapy.
I graduated from UConn with my bachelors in psychology and received my masters in clinical mental health counseling with a specialization in dance movement therapy from Lesley University. I am a registered dance movement therapist on track for board certification in the near future. I have worked in pediatric palliative care, and as a clinical therapist in partial hospitalization program and intensive outpatient settings.
In addition to working as a therapist, I love spending time with my family and chatty cat, Doris. Kitchen dance parties are my favorite! I also enjoy teaching tap dance to adults and seniors, and am a lifelong tap dance enthusiast and student.
I look forward to meeting you and watching you do amazing things.
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