Wellesley Counseling & Wellness, LLC

12/24/2025

The WCW team wishes you a happy and safe holiday season filled with moments of peace, connection, and renewal. As the year comes to a close, we are grateful for the trust and support of our clients, colleagues, and community!

12/17/2025

The holidays can be both joyful and overwhelming. Between family expectations, social commitments, and the pressure to make everything perfect, it’s easy to forget your own needs. Remember: it’s okay to say no, to set boundaries, and to take time for yourself. Here are some tips on how to set boundaries this holiday season!

12/10/2025

Our counseling services at WCW help individuals, couples and families navigate through complex living issues that can cause major disruptions in their day-to-day lives. It is our goal to help clients improve their understanding of themselves and their circumstances, and gain independence in their thoughts and abilities. Learn more about our offerings here: https://www.wellesleycw.com/individual-therapy

12/08/2025

Launching soon: Teen DBT Skills Group – Healthy Relationships Edition at Wellesley Counseling & Wellness. A supportive space for teens to build skills in communication, boundaries, and healthy connection. To register for this hybrid group (in-person and/or virtual), email admin@wellesleycw.com

12/02/2025

This season, Wellesley Counseling & Wellness is honored to partner with the Wonderfund of Massachusetts, a nonprofit that supports more than 30,000 children involved with the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families.

We’re hosting both an in-person donation drive at our office and a virtual gift list for those who prefer to give online. To contribute and view our gift list, click here: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/2VH80ZNDH4ZFI?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_ggr-subnav-share_SDGCZ46EP90FEACPHYZK_1

Thank you for helping us spread warmth and care this holiday season!

12/01/2025

Shorter days can bring heavier feelings. If you notice your energy or mood dipping, you’re not alone. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) affects many people each year, but help is available. Simple steps like light therapy, daily movement, and reaching out for support can make a difference! If you are noticing your energy is shifting during this winter season, reach out to our team for added support: https://www.wellesleycw.com/contact

11/27/2025

This Thanksgiving, we’re especially grateful for our community. From the clients who trust us with their care, to the clinicians who show up with compassion every day, and the partners who help us make mental health support more accessible, thank you for being part of our journey and for reminding us why this work matters. Wishing you all a restorative holiday season!

11/26/2025

We’re excited to support the Natick Service Council this season with an in-office food drive and online wish lists for easy giving. If you'd like to help local families in need, you can donate in person at our office or choose an item from the wish lists below:

Target Wishlist: https://bit.ly/NSCTARGWISH
Amazon Wishlist: https://a.co/dlYznRr

11/24/2025

Generosity is good for others and for our mental health. In our latest blog, Dr. Bryan Harnsberger shares how even small acts of kindness boost mood, reduce loneliness, and strengthen connection while also making a real difference in your community. Read more and explore simple ways to give back this season:

Giving—especially in small, meaningful ways—has a powerful impact on mental health. And it benefits both the giver and the receiver. Generosity isn’t about grand gestures. It’s checking on a friend, helping a neighbor, volunteering for an hour, or surprising someone with a small kindness. Th...

11/24/2025

Taking time to practice gratitude and notice what we are thankful for can shift our focus, calm the mind, and strengthen our resilience. Writing down what you appreciate, big or small, helps train the mind to notice the good. If you would like to start or deepen your gratitude practice this season, try reflecting on a few of these prompts.

11/19/2025

Interested in learning more about mental health and medication? We provide psychiatric consultation and medication management to support your mental health needs, either alone or in conjunction with therapy. Services are available for adults 18+ and we offer both virtual and in-person appointments for your convenience. Visit our website to learn more: https://www.wellesleycw.com/medication-management

11/17/2025

Our first instinct is usually to push it away. Anxiety can feel unbearable, and it’s natural to want it gone. But what if your anxiety isn’t the enemy? What if it’s actually trying to protect you, keep you safe, or prepare you? Read more in our latest blog, written Dr. Stephanie Traver:

Our first instinct is usually to push it away. Anxiety can feel unbearable, and it’s natural to want it gone. But what if your anxiety isn’t the enemy? What if it’s actually trying to protect you, keep you safe, or prepare you? Instead of pushing it away, what if you turned toward it, with com...