Business Details
Expert Psychotherapy for Life Decisions
With over four decades of experience, I specialize in guiding individuals and couples through complex life decisions related to parenthood, adoption, and mental well-being. My practice integrates diverse therapeutic modalities including mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and hypnotherapy to address stress, anxiety, and existential concerns. As an author of 'The Baby Decision' and contributor to 'Our Bodies, Ourselves,' I combine clinical expertise with compassionate counseling to help clients achieve clarity and purpose. My work emphasizes personalized care, collaborating with physicians when needed, and empowering clients to make informed choices aligned with their values and circumstances. 
Services
Parenthood Decision Making
Mindfulness Therapy
Hypnotherapy
Adoption Counseling
Infertility Support
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Stress Management
Habit Change Coaching
Psychological Evaluation
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of specialized experience in parenthood decision-making and mental health therapy.
- Our team utilizes evidence-based techniques including mindfulness, hypnotherapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
- We provide personalized care tailored to individual values, relationships, and life circumstances.
- Our practice emphasizes collaboration with medical professionals for comprehensive client care.
- We maintain active involvement in professional education through university lectures and publications.
Associations and certifications
- Licensed, Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
What people say
Compassionate approach
Greater sense of calm
Improved relationships
Practical decision-making tools
Expertise in parenthood choices
Services
Parenthood Decision Making
Specialized counseling for individuals and couples facing parenthood decisions. Combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with existential therapy to address ambivalence, fears, and societal pressures. Helps clients evaluate personal values, relationship dynamics, and environmental concerns while developing customized decision-making frameworks.
Mindfulness Therapy
Evidence-based mindfulness programs for anxiety and stress management. Integrates behavioral medicine principles with meditation practices to improve emotional regulation. Teaches clients to develop present-moment awareness while maintaining professional responsibilities and personal relationships.
Adoption Counseling
Comprehensive guidance through all adoption stages from decision-making to post-adoption adjustment. Addresses grief processing, application preparation, and family integration challenges. Provides practical tools for navigating agency requirements and building successful adoptive family dynamics.
Infertility Support
Specialized therapy for individuals experiencing infertility challenges. Combines medical understanding with emotional support to address treatment stress, relationship strain, and decision-making about alternative family-building options while maintaining career and social functioning.
Hypnotherapy
Clinically validated hypnotherapy techniques for habit modification and anxiety reduction. Delivered in a safe, supportive environment to address smoking cessation, procrastination, and stress-related conditions while promoting overall psychological well-being.
People
Bombardieri Merle Ann Socl
Psychotherapist and Author
Licensed clinical social worker with 40+ years of experience specializing in parenthood decision-making and mental health therapy. Author of 'The Baby Decision' and contributor to 'Our Bodies, Ourselves.' Holds advanced certifications in mindfulness and hypnotherapy.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I integrate mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral therapy, hypnotherapy, and psychodynamic approaches tailored to individual needs and goals.
Do you work with couples?
Yes, I provide couples therapy focusing on relationship dynamics, shared decision-making, and communication improvement.
How long are sessions?
Standard sessions last 50 minutes, with extended sessions available for intensive work when needed.
Do you accept insurance?
I operate as an out-of-network provider; clients receive documentation for potential insurance reimbursement.
What are your credentials?
I hold a Master of Social Work degree, am licensed as an Independent Clinical Social Worker in Massachusetts, and have specialized certifications in mindfulness and hypnotherapy.
How do telehealth sessions work?
Secure Zoom sessions available for clients in any location, with technical support provided for first-time users.
