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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 to individual adults, and professional education and consultation for medical and mental health professionals through his practice,
Hopwood Counseling & Consulting, LLC.
Watch a short video of Dr. Hopwood talking about his work philosophy and focus.
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with Dr. Ruben Hopwood.
Clinical Specialties
Life Transitions & Developmental Stages
Spirituality & Faith Concerns
Redefining & Navigating Relationships
Sexual & Gender Concerns
Men's Issues and Masculinity
Professional Training, Mentoring, & Consultation
Integrating Spirituality into Clinical Practice (Consulting, Mentoring)
CLINICAL APPROACH
Dr. Hopwood works from eclectic psychodynamic and relational approaches to support individuals in their life goals. He focuses on issues of self (e.g., identity, self-awareness, self-acceptance, self-expression, relational patterns, communication, etc.). He has extensive working experience with LGBTQ+ individuals. Dr. Hopwood has specialized training in integrating spirituality, religious, theological, and faith concerns and practices into therapy. He is especially interested in working with people to explore spirituality, purpose, and meaning in their lives.
Learn more about these approaches to therapy.
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 & Companionship, St. Thomas University
Credentials
Health Service Provider (HSP), Licensed Independent Psychologist, Massachusetts (PSY10733)
Licensed Independent Psychologist, (LP) Minnesota (LP6971)
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.]
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Dr. Hopwood has worked in mental health and social services across several states since 1978. His work since 1995 has primarily been with individuals in sexual and gender minority populations with a focus on men, masculinity, and gender roles in society.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Psychological Association (APA)
Division 44: Society for the Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity
Massachusetts Psychological Association (MPA)
Minnesota Psychological Association (MN-Psych)
New Hampshire Psychological Association (NH-Psychology)
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
CLINICAL APPROACH
Melanie works from a relational, psychodynamic, feminist approach to therapy. She has experience with brief treatment and mindfulness modalities. Melanie provides specialized work with LGBTQ+ individuals. She takes an individualized approach to treatment and supports clients in their work towards reaching their personal goals.
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 (LICSW113364)
Maryland Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSWC30345)
New Hampshire Licensed Independent Social Worker (LICSW 3647)
Certified in Narrative Therapy (Narrative Therapy Initiative NTI)
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Melanie has experience working in mental health and community services in Massachusetts and South Florida since 1995. She has worked with the larger LGBTQ+, HIV/AIDS, and alternative lifestyle communities in the Boston area since 2002 providing psychotherapy, psycho-educational and support groups, clinical supervision and peer supports.
