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Hello,
My name is James and welcome to Charisma Counseling!
I possess experiences and expertise have been helpful to people in many settings and worked with diverse people from many walks of life. My belief is that each person is unique with experiences that are their own. My desire is to help folks navigate tough situations and offer a different perspective than their own, which helps increase insight. However, sometimes I am there to simply hold space for my clients. I work with people from many different cultural backgrounds, gender expressions, spiritual experiences, and specific challenges.
My goal is to treat every human person with dignity and respect no matter who they are or what background they originate. Every person has worth and value. I tailor the approach to treatment depending on the individual's personality and their specific needs and goals.
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Tranquility
Above is a gorgeous sunrise in remote Eastern Bali, Indonesia
The majesty from a mountain top experience is always glorious, where most feel happy, safe, and secure. It is a place where one can practice the mindfulness process, and even contemplate what is in the valley. However, in the valleys we can experience a great amount of growth with some help in navigating the valley experiences. Seeking counsel within a psychotherapeutic alliance is a process that helps one face these challenges and feel supported.
The majesty from a mountain top experience is always glorious, where most feel happy, safe, and secure. It is a place where one can practice the mindfulness process, and even contemplate what is in the valley. However, in the valleys we can experience a great amount of growth with some help in navigating the valley experiences. Seeking counsel within a psychotherapeutic alliance is a process that helps one face these challenges and feel supported.
A bit about James Lenfesty, LMHC and the focus of the work...
I am a graduate of a small Catholic college in Vermont, completing a Master of Science degree in Clinical Psychology in 2011. For the first seven years post-graduation, I worked full time in private practice psychiatry specializing in treating people with opioid dependence. Some groups of people I have treated have experienced major mental illnesses, substance use history, traumas of many types, and various mood disturbances.
My specialities are with marginalized populations (LGBTQ+, Kink, BIPOC, immigrants) and with people who have complex traumas from sexual abuse, religious/spiritual abuses, emotional/psychological abuse, discrimination, and poverty. I have an extensive understanding of substance use issues, life transitions, and relationship challenges.
Since 2006, my focus has been on helping people whether it has been in a hospital setting, residential setting, or outpatient psychiatry. In 2022, I began Charisma Counseling, my solo private practice seeing patients in Boston MA.
I am a person of faith and enjoy meeting people from all faiths and walks of life. I have recently finished a Master of Divinity degree and now pursuing a doctoral degree.
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