About
Dr. Martin-Tousignant is a warm and compassionate psychologist with a focus in women’s mental health and specific expertise in perinatal mental health and parenting. She additionally supports women experiencing FOO difficulties/trauma, relational difficulties, grief and loss, and life transitions to improve coping and resilience. She is committed to creating a safe place where clients feel seen and heard while providing support and empowerment on their parenthood journey and through other life transitions and family challenges.
For therapy services, Dr. Martin-Tousignant specializes in working with women and parents experiencing postpartum depression or anxiety, processing a traumatic birth or NICU experience, or struggling with the loss of a pregnancy or infant.
Dr. Martin-Tousignant also offers parent coaching, a distinct, time limited, non-insurance based service to support caregivers through common challenges associated with parenting, such as tantrums, sleep issues, opposition, sibling rivalry and ineffective communication. Parent coaching supports caregivers in identifying their unique parenting style and provides specific skills and strategies to address challenges by increasing cooperation and connection. The process is interactive and transformative, equipping caregivers with tools and insights to nurture their relationship(s) with their child(ren) and increase their confidence in parenting.
License, education + certifications
- Massachusetts Licensed Psychologist#11589
- M.A. in Clinical Psychology, American International College
- Psy.D. in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Couples and FamilyCounseling, Springfield College
- Predoctoral Internship, Clifford Beers Clinic
- Postdoctoral Training, The Village for Families and Children
- Certified in Child-Parent Psychotherapy and Circle of Security Parenting
- Completed Seleni’s Maternal Mental Health Intensive course
Approach to therapy
Dr. Martin-Tousignant is an integrative psychologist with additional training in perinatal and infant mental health, including the completion of Seleni’s Maternal Mental Health Intensive on perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and grief and loss.
She uses emotion-focused, empowerment, and trauma-informed approaches in her work to help clients become more aware, make productive use of their emotions, understand the complexities of their relationships, and learn how past experiences influence current functioning.
She also incorporates cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness interventions to improve coping. Dr. Martin-Tousignant builds therapeutic and/or coaching relationships through her core values of compassion, authenticity, curiosity, and humor.
What's next?
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but we keep the process simple and supportive. Here’s what to expect:
Request an Appointment
Once you complete this form, we will reach out. If we have a fitting opening, we will schedule a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation to assess fit further together.
Assessment and Planning
The first 2-4 sessions involve assessing your history, symptoms, and goals. Together, you and your psychologist will establish a treatment plan and discuss next steps.
Ongoing Weekly Sessions
Sessions are typically weekly for 55 minutes at a consistent time. You and your psychologist will focus on your treatment needs and goals.
Our locations
We proudly serve all of Massachusetts with convenient locations in Boston and Northampton. We also provide teletherapy services from the comfort of your home for any current resident of Massachusetts.
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We are here for you
We recognize the courage it takes to seek professional support, and we are glad you are here.
If you have questions and would like to know more about working with us, please check out our frequently asked questions or reach out to us at info@avivapsych.com.
