Office: (508) 246-5628

Jim Brightman, LICSW

Jim Brightman, LICSW is an experienced therapist whose focus is working with children, adolescents and young adults.  He specializes in treating Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), learning and processing differences/disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), school-related challenges, anxiety, depression and individuals with a need for social skills coaching.

 

Services

My specialty is working with children, adolescents, young adults and their families to treat a variety of processing and learning differences that are quite common in today’s society.  In order to accommodate the best treatment, I often partner with parents to determine the best interventions to move forward.

 

The challenges of daily life can be somewhat overwhelming, especially with additional stress from school, family, community and work.  This is made even more complex when individuals and their families try to manage processing and learning differences at home.  I specialize in working with children, adolescents, young adults and families to become more able to manage these differences at home with improved coping and communication skills.

Jim Brightman

Counseling & Therapeutic Support

  • Individual counseling
  • Family counseling
  • Coping skills
  • Therapeutic interventions
  • Emotional regulation
  • Family communication

Consulting & Advocacy

  • School meetings
  • IEP, clinical reports and neuropsychological testing review
  • Advocating and educational consulting
  • Consulting with other professionals

Coaching & Skill Building

  • Social skills
  • Social pragmatics
  • Executive functioning coaching and organizational tools
  • Parent coaching and support
  • Life skills building with client and other family members
  • Coaching and mentoring in the community

My Approach and Philosophy

With experience across various therapeutic settings, I understand that in-office therapy interventions don’t always address the full scope of my clients’ needs. That’s why I’ve also developed a telehealth approach that combines the best practices of traditional therapy with the convenience of online sessions. This model allows me to meet you wherever you are, creating a supportive space in which we can work together on your goals. Through secure, real-time video sessions, I engage both individuals and families to provide meaningful, adaptable support—right from the comfort and privacy of your own home.

I draw from many different disciplines to reinforce real life skills building.  I coach, mentor, support and utilize humor with not just my clients but their whole family.  I also work to draw from my many years of advocacy and consulting skills to help parents manage the many educational and helping systems that support their child.  Every child and their family deserve to reach their individual and collective potential as a family and to move towards lasting change and optimal well-being.

 

Jim Brightman, LICSW

Based in Newton, MA and serving clients          throughout Massachusetts

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Contact

Please reach out for a free consultation

(508) 246-5628

jbrightman2@verizon.net

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