Noah Slater, LICSW
I earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Bridgewater State University and a Master of Social Work degree (MSW) from Simmons University in Boston, MA. ​ I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Massachusetts. In addition to my clinical licensure, I hold certifications as a certified clinical trauma professional and a certified first responder provider. I hold membership with the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress in collaboration with the National Center for Crisis Management and am a presidential member with the American Association of Christian Counselors. I've engaged in trainings around integration of Surf Therapy for PTSD while living in coastal North Carolina.
​My previous clinical experience has been in adolescent residential programs, hospital settings, emergency services, outpatient clinics, and community-based outreach. I became a therapist because I’ve been where you are. I know how it feels to face depression, unhealthy coping habits, and trying to make sense of past experiences; especially as a male. I can personally attest to how powerful it can be to have someone walk alongside you as you work through these challenges. We are not meant to do this life alone.
Services
Individual Counseling
Individual counseling/therapy is offered at my private office in the quiet town of Carver, MA for those conveniently local to Plymouth County, South Shore, and Upper Cape Cod. Sessions are typically 50-60 minutes on average and frequency of our meetings will be based on your goals and needs.
Teen & Adolescent Counseling
Therapy services are also offered and tailored to the unique needs of teenagers. Through active listening and employing evidence-based strategies, we will work to improve your teen's functioning in school, relationships, within the family unit, and other domains of their life. I generally work with youth over the age of 13.​​
Christian Counseling​
While having faith is not required to receive services, I do offer support from a faith-based lens; integrating Biblical principles that are more aligned with the personal values of Christians. I see faith and the spiritual life as vital elements in the healing, growth and change process. I will always be respectful of each client’s faith journey and encourage the integration of this critical part of life in the therapeutic process.
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Teletherapy
While I continue to be a strong advocate for in-person therapy in our modern day online world, I do understand that the reality of our daily lives can make this unattainable. I offer virtual therapy using a HIPAA compliant platform for those who cannot make it into the office. There are certain symptoms that I will not address virtually and this can be discussed during initial consult.
Services are not offered for litigation or disability determinations.
Areas of Focus
First Responders
Christianity & Faith-Based
Anxiety
Teens
Men's Issues
Substance Use
Trauma and PTSD
Depression
Relationships
My Approach to Counseling
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)​
A form of cognitive behavioral therapy that suggests that our beliefs, rather than external events, cause our emotions and behaviors. We will work together to identify and challenge irrational beliefs which may involve questioning the evidence of these beliefs, examining alternative perspectives, and developing more rational beliefs.
​​Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Through this approach, I will support you in accepting your feelings and thoughts without judgment while moving forward through difficult emotions. ACT is based on the idea that emotional pain, grief, and anxiety are an inevitable part of our lives, but humans are capable of adapting to these challenges by developing psychological flexibility.​
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Faith-Based
Biblically-informed interventions are offered for those who choose to explore their mental health needs within the holistic context of their Christian faith/spirituality as I believe God's Word, the Holy Bible, can give us practical wisdom to work with. I am committed to keeping my Christian clients foundationally aligned with their faith and we will work together to view counseling as an expression of God's on-going mission to heal, restore, and liberate where suffering, brokenness, and captivity exists within an individual or relationship. The goal is not to become "better," but to enable you to become more whole with a firmer grasp of the life that God intends.
Narrative Therapy
This is often referred to as a "non-blaming" approach, as the goal is to view our problems as separate from ourselves. It is based on the idea that people are experts of their own lives and have the power to create and reframe their own stories. We will work to identify your values, as well as the skills associated with them, and externalize the problems you're facing rather than internalize them.​
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Narrative Exposure Therapy
Clients are guided to establish a chronological narrative of their life, concentrating mainly on traumatic experiences, but also incorporating positive events. It is believed that this contextualizes the network of cognitive, affective and sensory memories of an individual’s trauma. By expressing the narrative, an individual fills in details of fragmentary memories and develops a coherent autobiographical story. In so doing, the memory of a traumatic episode is refined and understood.
Attachment-Based
Drawn from British psychologist John Bowlby's attachment theory, this intervention is utilized to help people develop or rebuild trust, express emotions, and overcome the effects of negative early attachment experiences. This often includes a deep reflection of early childhood experiences, identifying present maladaptive behaviors that may have resulted from them, and strengthening the capacity for secure relationships and adaptive actions in the world. ​