Business Details
7 Years
experience
Compassionate Mental Health Therapy in Amherst, MA
Founded in 2019, our practice was established to unite dynamic therapists in serving the Amherst area with research-based mental health care. Over six years, we expanded to 60+ specialists across four Western Massachusetts locations while introducing virtual therapy statewide. Our team employs evidence-based modalities like TF-CBT and EMDR, treating clients from infants to elders through individual, couples, and family therapy.We emphasize collaborative care, with therapists sharing insights to optimize treatment outcomes. Our administrative infrastructure supports clinical excellence by managing operational demands, allowing therapists to focus on client care. We maintain small-team dynamics despite growth, fostering professional development and maintaining accessibility through diverse service formats.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
Group Therapy
Sex Therapy
EMDR Treatment
DBT Skills Training
Autism Support Groups
Family Therapy
Virtual Sessions
Workshops
Details
- Year established: 2019
Highlights and features
- We operate with 60+ specialized therapists providing diverse treatment modalities
- Our evidence-based approaches include TF-CBT and EMDR for trauma-informed care
- We offer accessible treatment through four physical locations and virtual platforms
- Our collaborative team structure enhances treatment quality through shared expertise
- We maintain small-team dynamics despite organizational growth
Services
Individual Therapy
Personalized mental health treatment addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions through evidence-based modalities like CBT and psychodynamic therapy. Our specialists tailor interventions to client needs across the lifespan, from adolescents to older adults. Sessions focus on developing coping skills, improving self-awareness, and achieving personal growth objectives.
Couples Counseling
Specialized therapy for romantic partnerships addressing communication issues, intimacy concerns, and conflict resolution through structured therapeutic approaches. We support diverse relationship structures including monogamous, polyamorous, and non-traditional arrangements. Sessions focus on strengthening emotional connections and navigating life transitions together.
Group Therapy
Structured group sessions addressing specific needs like DBT skills development, autism caregiver support, and interpersonal effectiveness training. Led by experienced clinicians, these groups foster peer support while teaching practical coping strategies. Formats include both in-person and virtual options with varying session lengths and frequencies.
Sex Therapy
Specialized counseling addressing sexual health concerns, desire discrepancies, and intimacy challenges through non-judgmental, trauma-informed approaches. Our therapists help clients navigate issues related to sexual functioning, kink/BDSM exploration, and gender transition impacts on relationships while maintaining strict professional boundaries.
EMDR Treatment
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy for trauma recovery, helping clients process distressing memories and reduce emotional reactivity. This evidence-based approach effectively treats PTSD symptoms and trauma-related conditions through structured eight-phase treatment protocols administered by certified specialists.
People
Michael Chunyk
Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder
Licensed clinical social worker with extensive mental health leadership experience who co-founded Advance Psychotherapy Practice in 2019 to create collaborative therapy environments across Western Massachusetts.
Jody Wallace
Chief Clinical Officer & Co-Founder
Licensed clinical social worker and co-founder responsible for developing clinical programming and therapeutic standards across all practice locations since establishment in 2019.
Margie Pierce
Director of Business Operations
Licensed independent clinical social worker with MBA credentials managing operational infrastructure to support clinical teams and ensure practice sustainability.
Kelly Noga
Clinical Director, Southwick
Licensed clinical social worker overseeing Southwick operations and supervising therapy teams to maintain high-quality client care standards.
Laura Pollet
Clinical Director, Amherst
Licensed mental health counselor directing Amherst location services and ensuring evidence-based practice implementation across therapeutic programs.
Questions
What therapy formats do you offer?
We provide individual, couples, family, and group therapy formats with both in-person sessions at our four Western Massachusetts locations and virtual appointments available statewide.
Are medication management services available?
As an outpatient talk-therapy practice, we don't offer medication management or psychiatry services, focusing exclusively on therapeutic treatment modalities.
How do I become a client?
Complete our online client form specifying your preferences, insurance information, and treatment needs - our team will match you with an appropriate therapist based on availability and clinical fit.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept major Massachusetts insurers including BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, MassHealth, and UnitedHealthcare, with out-of-pocket options available for non-covered services.
Are sliding scale fees available?
Yes, we offer income-based sliding scale options determined through initial paperwork assessment and ongoing financial discussions with your clinician.
