Alan-Michael Chest, LMHC, MA | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.22

About Alan-Michael Chest

Focus areas

Anxiety

Depression

Stress

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling

Therapy

Couples Therapy

Psychotherapy

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Alan-Michael Chest

Alan-Michael Chest, MEd, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who is an expert in providing individual and family therapy sessions to children and families. He has substantial experience in mental health treatment collaboration, and places emphasis on assisting clients with developing core mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. Alan-Michael completed his Bachelor of Arts (BA) at Westfield State University and his Master of Education (MEd) at Cambridge College. Through his unique lens, Alan-Michael is able to focus significantly on trauma-based work through the use of dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) and expressive arts therapy. He understands the importance of meeting clients where they are at. Alan-Michael functions as a trauma-informed therapist who sees self-expression through the arts, narrative, …and other creative therapies as impactful ways of influencing positive change and a positive outlook on life. He is culturally competent and highlights pride in self-identity as a means of taking back control of one’s life and using this power to heal mentally, spiritually, and physically. Alan-Michael wants potential clients to understand that there is healing power in the helping relationship. The therapist and the client work collaboratively to set goals to meet the needs of the client first and foremost. Therapy is about understanding that empathy is about connection. A RICH therapeutic relationship is built on Respect, Information, Connection, and Hope.

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Popular visit reasons

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

Sondermind 5

Education and training

Cambridge College, MEd in Mental Health Counseling
Westfield State University (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1811460371

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Overall rating

4.22

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Is Alan-Michael Chest accepting new patients?

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What practice does Alan-Michael Chest work with?

Alan-Michael Chest works with Sondermind 5.

What are common reasons for patients to see Alan-Michael Chest?

Alan-Michael Chest frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Alan-Michael Chest on their profile.