Leaves of Change Counseling in Northampton

During immense life transitions, LoCC was my literal godsend. I was moving states away from everything and everyone I knew as well as a lot of relationship turmoil. Having the one constant support of not only my therapist but psychiatrist (both LoCC clinicians) and being able to work with them both in helping me with settling into my new environment despite countless fears as well as focusing and working on small goals I could achieve without judgement meant more than anything. My therapist was absolutely phenomenal; never judging, always gentle and kind and created a safe space for me. The same went for my psychiatrist - we got along so amazingly. She was super personable, so easy to talk with and discuss and never had the attitude of “I know what meds you should be on because I have a degree” that is often seen in the psychiatric field. I truly am so grateful for LoCC for allowing and giving me the time, space and opportunity as well as patience to grow and flourish and become my best self. I have now been at my new home/environment for a year and a half and accomplishing so much and it’s all thanks to LoCC.

Just reached our one year “anniversary” there. Wonderful, caring therapists. Very happy we found them.

my therapist has changed my life :) this practice truly cares about you as a patient and meets you where you're at. i'm so grateful to have found LOCC!

I have been a patient with this practice for 5 years. The practioners here are professional, trauma informed, queer informed or queer themselves, neurodivergent informed, etc. They are run by an amazing therapist, Dr. Stephanie Jordan. She has been my therapist now for 5 years, I feel comfortable sharing this fact because I have never held onto a therapist this long. As an audhd/bipolar person, it is difficult for me to be held accountable, be stable, and not impulsive all at the same time. Through Dr Jordan's careful case management I now hold a stable job and have a stable address. This no joke took me 20 something years to do on my own, it is only in seeking treatment through Dr Jordan's practice have I seen the success I have so desperately fighting for my entire life. She helps me know when my brain is lying to me and reframes for me and is my biggest cheerleader. I have never had a better therapist. Seriously, I fire them all the time, but not Dr Jordan. I find that when looking for a therapist it is important to have similar backgrounds, so that the professional on the other end can empathize and help navigate the complexities of what you are going through. Dr Jordan has experience working with teenagers in the juvinile correctional system. I often think she handles me well because my brain is permenantly stuck at "teenaged boy with a pension for getting into trouble." I 100% believe that it is this experience applied to my brain, mannerisms, and behavioral patterns that helps me be successful. Though I am great at external pattern recognition, it is hard sometimes to see the patterns within myself. Dr Jordan helps with this as well. I cannot speak highly enough of this practice, the practioners among it, and their clinical director and hope that you give it a chance. Further, yeah, I'm not done... Further, they offer telehealth, which also makes me stay in therapy. I can be comfortable in my own home. I do not have to go to some cramped little office on the 5th floor of the td bank building on center street in northampton. I think honestly that right there keeps my butt in therapy as well. I have a thing about therapists offices being dimly lit and "soft" it drives me insane. Dr Jordan offers telehealth, so as long as I have wifi or data, I can access therapy. Not only is this practice amazing beyond my own words, they do community outreach and have a plethora of pro-bono clients, because access to mental health services matter. Leaves of Change counseling is a group of practioners doing the good work. 10/10 would reccommend.

I have been with LOCC for years and am always happy with the compassionate care that I've always received. Every person has been warm, helpful and knowledgable. My counselor is the greatest and that is coming from someone who has been in therapy a looooong time. People here truly care about social justice and working with disabled folx. You can see the people really want to help others. Highly recommend LOCC. Tens tens tens accross the board!

I have had an extremely positive experience with Leaves of Change, and I would highly recommend their services to anyone looking for a counselor. Supportive, knowledgeable, inclusive, accommodating, the BEST.

If I could give this counseling service no stars, I would. I've been getting invoices over and over, when I have no copay. I've called and left a message with billing numerous times, no one returns my call. AWFUL. Do not become a client here.

I have been a client here at LoC for a little two months now and have had a great experience ever since my first session. The transitional period was super easy, and the therapist I currently work with is absolutely incredible. I highly recommend LoC to anyone (especially those who are attending college near the Pioneer Valley)!