Grief counselors and therapists in Worcester, MA

I do my best work with adolescents and adults. My experience spans over 30 years. I focus on each person's strengths and provide support by bolstering their resilience and courage. Together we move toward change and greater health.

Lily Ross has been in nursing since 2016, treating children age 12 and up, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients in inpatient and outpatient settings. She has a special interest in adolescent and young adults, neurodivergent LGBTQAI+ and developmentally disabled populations. She is experienced in treating adults with PTSD, depression, OCD, anxiety and a variety of behavioral heath issues. Lily has an undergraduate degree in Art from Rhode Island School of Design and BSN from University of Massachusetts Boston. Her Master’s in PMHNP is from Regis College. She has studied Buddhist Psychology at Spirit Rock and is certified by Polaris to provide KAP. She is a student of Soto Zen Buddhism at New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care and certified to provide contemplative care by the University of Arizona Andrew Well Center for Integrative Medicine. She offers aspects of these studies through evidence-based, scientifically proven methods to help improve mental health.

I work with individuals and people in relationships navigating grief, trauma, anxiety, shame, anger, relationship distress, parenting, adoption, identity, and life transitions. Together, we'll slow down enough to notice what has been difficult to see, better understand what's happening beneath the surface, and explore new ways of relating to yourself and others.

I have been in human services for over 30 years. I am see individuals over 21 years of age. I am an LICSW and accept most insurances. Most of my experience is in trauma, substance abuse, anxiety and relational issues

I believe that healing happens through genuine connection. As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), I strive to create a safe, supportive, and judgment-free space where clients feel heard, understood, and accepted. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, life transitions, relationship challenges, and low self-esteem.

My goal is to meet you where you are. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply ready for change, we’ll work together to better understand your experiences, build on your strengths, and move toward the life you want to create. I believe therapy should feel collaborative, empowering, and tailored to your unique needs.

I've been doing this work for 25 years — which means I've sat with a lot of people in a lot of different kinds of pain, and I've watched most of them find their way through it. I work with adolescents, adults, and families dealing with trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ identity, cultural identity, and the messy overlaps between all of those things. I'm warm, direct, and probably a little funnier than you'd expect from a therapist. That's intentional. Some of the hardest healing I've witnessed happened in moments that also had some lightness in them. I'm LGBTQ+ affirming, work with couples and families in addition to individuals, and I accept Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, and Cigna through Headway — plus several additional insurers on Psychology Today.