Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in New Bedford, MA

Hi, I'm Rachel — and if your child is struggling, you're in exactly the right place.

I know how hard it is to watch your loved one deal with anxiety, sadness, or stress and not know how to help. That's where I come in. I'm a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience working with young children — from preschool all the way through preteen — and helping them build the kind of skills that actually make a difference in their everyday lives.

My background is rooted in schools. I've been a school social worker in Norwell, Plymouth, and Sandwich, which means I understand the world your child is living in — the classroom pressures, the social dynamics, the moments that feel too big to handle alone. I bring that real-world context into every session.

Maryam is a deeply committed healer, teacher, and lifelong seeker, devoted to the integration of mind, body, and spirit in the pursuit of true well-being. With seven college degrees spanning the fields of massage therapy, nursing, and mental health, she brings a uniquely holistic and multidimensional approach to her work.

I work with individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, emotional regulation difficulties, behavioral concerns, life transitions, and relationship challenges.

I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who runs a private practice called Next Play Therapy. I work with adolescents, young adults, adults, and athletes. My background includes both school-based counseling and outpatient therapy, where I’ve helped clients manage anxiety, stress, depression, self-esteem challenges, and life transitions. I also have experience coaching high school athletics, which has shaped my passion for helping athletes build confidence and mental resilience. My goal is to create a supportive space where clients feel comfortable, understood, and empowered to move forward.

Dedicated to helping empower individuals as they navigate complicated & toxic relationships in their lives. Not limited to romantic partnerships, but include immediate & extended family, as well as in the workplace, chaos can come from any direction, I want to help you learn how to find your strength & peace you deserve.

I specialize in Narcissistic Abuse, Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault. I have a laid back "let's put our feet up & chat" approach & am always excited to see you succeed!