Welcome
I am a
psychotherapist located in Worcester, Massachusetts with over twelve years of clinical
experience providing mental health counseling and life coaching to adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I
have a broad range of specialty areas including anxiety and depression, attention deficit disorder, divorce, relationship issues,
stress management, women's health and wellness, workplace/career issues, and helping those with
special needs make successful life transitions.
Personal
Statement
My background is unique for a clinical social worker.
I began my professional career as an attorney working in the
public interest sector as a civil rights advocate for women, people of
color, and the disabled.
After practicing law for 10 years, I was at home
raising my children for a decade. During that time, I did a lot of
volunteer work and discovered that my true passion lay in the field of
clinical social work. And so, in midlife, I went back to school for a
Master’s Degree in social work. For me, law and social work go
hand in hand.
Both professions can help give a “voice” to
individuals whose needs are not being met. As a therapist, I help my
clients explore both what is going well in their lives as well as what
changes they hope to make. We then collaborate on a
goal, and work together to break this down into small, achievable steps.
I am continually inspired by my clients' courage in facing
life's challenges openly and realistically. It is an
honor to work with them.
Clinical
Profile
I
have expertise in working with clients who have
problems related to:
- anxiety
- Asperger
syndrome
- attention deficit disorder
- autism spectrum disorders
- bipolar disorder
- caregiver support
- depression
- divorce
and separation
- gay/lesbian
issues
- geriatrics
- grief counseling
- learning disabilities
- obsessive/compulsive behavior
- panic attacks
- physical health/disability issues
- relationship/couples issues
- social anxiety
- social skills problems
- stress management
- women's health and wellness
- work place issues
Special Needs Counseling and
Consulting (brochure front) (brochure inside)
A
particular interest of mine is working with clients who have special
needs and their families. I have extensive clinical experience working
with individuals with Asperger
syndrome and other autism spectrum disorders, attention
deficit disorder, and issues related to learning, medical, or physical
disabilities.
Often someone is initially referred to me because s/he
is experiencing difficulty adjusting to high school or in need of
support in order to make a successful transition to college, work, or
independent living.
I work with my clients to help them reach their
personal goals such as:
- Better problem-solving
skills
- More efficient organizational
strategies
- Developing self-advocacy skills
- Improved social communication
- Independent living skills
As
appropriate, I make referrals to and/or collaborate with physicians,
neuropsychologists, school or vocational personnel, social communication
groups, and public agencies to create a a team of professionals
working together to help clients reach their full potential.
Alice Litter, MSW, LICSW
100
Grove Street
Suite 307
Worcester, MA 01605
e-mail:
alicelitter@verizon.net tel:
978-618-5807