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Ruben Hopwood, PhD, LP

Hopwood Counseling & Consulting, LLC
(Pronouns: He, Him, His)

Photo credit: Melanie Cohn-Hopwood

Ruben Hopwood, PhD, LP

A licensed psychologist in Massachusetts (PSY10733), Minnesota (LP6971) and New Hampshire (4201). He provides therapy and counseling to individual adults, and professional education and consultation for medical and mental health professionals through his practice,
Hopwood Counseling & Consulting, LLC.

Schedule a 15-Minute phone call
with Dr. Ruben Hopwood.

Clinical Specialties

  • Life Transitions & Developmental Stages

  • Spirituality & Faith Concerns

  • Redefining, Navigating, and Vulnerability in Relationships

  • Sexual & Gender Concerns

  • Men's Issues and Effects of Social & Cultural Masculinity Norms on Life

  • Training, Mentoring, & Consultation

  • Integrating Spirituality into Clinical Practice (Consulting, Mentoring)

CLINICAL APPROACH

Dr. Hopwood draws from eclectic psychodynamic and relational approaches to help individuals move toward their goals and create more fulfilling lives. His work focuses on identity, self-awareness, self-acceptance, self-expression, and patterns in relationships and communication. He has experience supporting people across a wide range of gender, sexual, spiritual, and religious identities and experiences. Dr. Hopwood is also trained in integrating spiritual concerns and practices into therapy, and he has a particular interest in helping people explore spirituality, purpose, and meaning in their lives. In addition to his clinical degree and training, he holds a certificate in Spiritual Direction and Companioning.

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EDUCATION & credentials

education

  • Doctorate in Counseling Psychology & Religion (PhD), Boston University

  • Master of Divinity (MDiv), Saint Paul School of Theology (specializations: Social Ethics, Judaic Studies)

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology - Vocational Rehabilitation (BS), Central Missouri State University

  • Certificate in Spiritual Direction & Companioning, St. Thomas University

    Credentials

  • Health Service Provider (HSP), Licensed Independent Psychologist, Massachusetts (PSY 10733)

  • Licensed Independent Psychologist, (LP) Minnesota (LP 6971)

  • Licensed Independent Psychologist, (LP) New Hampshire (4201)

  • Credentialed Health Service Psychologist (55828), National Register of Health Service Psychologists.

  • Certified LGBT Business Enterprise (LGBTBE) (16581) [This certification meets requirements for hiring of minority owned businesses in some regions.]

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Melanie Cohn-Hopwood, LICSW, LCSWC

LifeCycles Therapy
(Pronouns: She, Her, Hers)

Photo credit: Melanie Cohn-Hopwood

Melanie Cohn-Hopwood, LICSW, LCSW-C

A licensed independent clinical social worker in Massachusetts (LICSW113364), Maryland (LCSWC30345), and New Hampshire (3647). Melanie provides therapy to individual adults through her practice, LifeCycles Therapy.

Schedule a 15-Minute phone call
with Melanie Cohn-Hopwood.

clinical specialties

  • Life Transitions & Developmental Stages

  • Sexual & Gender Concerns

  • HIV/AIDS, Safer Sex, Peer Leadership & Advocacy

  • LGBTQ+, Poly/Ethical Non-monogamous Relationships, & Kink

  • LGBTQ+ Parenting

  • Professional Training and Community Education

  • Narrative Therapy & Mindfulness-based Approaches

CLINICAL APPROACH

Melanie approaches therapy through a relational, psychodynamic, and feminist lens, creating a space that is thoughtful, collaborative, and grounded in each client’s unique experience. She also has experience with brief treatment and mindfulness-based approaches and is certified in Narrative Therapy, allowing her to tailor therapy to each person’s needs and goals. Melanie offers specialized support for LGBTQ+ individuals and is especially passionate about helping people deepen self-understanding, build confidence, and express themselves more fully in their lives.

EDUCATION & Credentials

  • Master of Social Work (MSW), Boston University School of Social Work

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work (BS), Florida International University

    credentials

  • Massachusetts Licensed Independent Social Worker (LICSW 113364)

  • Maryland Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSWC 30345)

  • New Hampshire Licensed Independent Social Worker (LICSW 3647)

  • Certified in Narrative Therapy (Narrative Therapy Initiative NTI)

Professional Membership organizations