HEALING AND BEYOND WITH THERESA GARVIN
Our Services
Theresa helps individual adults and/or parents heal, grow and thrive through her structured and tailored approach. Whether you are a potential client, or an organization looking for a powerful presentation, she looks forward to connecting with you.
Healing & Beyond
This is individual therapy for adults living with ADHD, anxiety, or depression who are ready to do more than manage their symptoms.
Through our work together, you may notice:
- Relief from the anxiety, overwhelm, or low mood that has been making daily life harder than it needs to be
- A clearer understanding of how ADHD affects your thinking, relationships, your sense of self, and the results in your life
- Freedom from patterns that have kept you stuck, reactive, or chronically exhausted
- Stronger, more satisfying relationships as you develop greater emotional awareness and communication skills
- A renewed sense of direction and confidence in your own life
- Discovering your passion and purpose and how to incorporate it into your life for deeper fulfillment
Healing & Beyond is grounded in the understanding that symptom relief is the beginning, not the end. Once the underlying patterns are addressed, we work toward building a life that feels genuinely sustainable and satisfying.
If you are not yet sure what you need, but know something has to change, this is a good place to start. Your first step is to take the quiz below.
Thriving Families
Thriving Families is designed to shift your family dynamic from chaos to calm and tension to connection.
You may notice:
• More open and effective communication between family members
• Stronger relationships and connection
• Consistent structure and routines at home
• Clear expectations and boundaries
• Support for each other’s individual growth
• More quality time and shared experiences
This work begins with the parent(s). Please feel invited to take the quiz and download our brochure below for more information.
Speaking Engagements & Workshops
Theresa speaks and offers workshops to schools, clinics/hospitals, groups, and professional organizations, both virtually and in-person in Massachusetts. Her groundbreaking signature workshop on "Thriving Families" has been incredibly well-received by licensed clinicians as well as families and organizations. Please submit a request for Theresa to speak to your group.
Theresa Garvin, LICSW
Founder of The Life You Imagine, LLC
Creator of 'Thriving Families'
Meet Theresa Garvin
With over 35 years of experience as a psychotherapist, I help individuals and families move beyond managing their difficulties and toward creating real results. Clients leave with better self-esteem, more fulfilling relationships, and a calmer, more satisfying family dynamic.
As the founder of The Life You Imagine and creator of the Thriving Families program, I work with parents of children, teens, or young adults—many of whom are navigating ADHD, anxiety, or emotional or behavioral challenges. This work starts with the parent. That is not a small thing to ask, and it is also the most effective place to begin.
When parents develop greater self-awareness, emotional regulation, and communication skills, the whole family feels it. Children and teens are then seen individually before the family comes together to work toward shared goals. The result is a family dynamic where everyone feels valued, understood, and genuinely supported.
I also work with individuals who are struggling with ADHD, anxiety and depression, helping them to understand and manage their symptoms, see that their diagnoses don't define them, and discover their unique strengths, passions and values to create a more satisfying and fulfilling life.
Before founding The Life You Imagine, I spent over a decade in private practice. Prior to that, I worked at the Hallowell Center in Sudbury, MA, where I specialized in ADHD treatment. I also taught for seven years at Boston College’s Graduate School of Social Work. In 2018, I discovered transformational coaching firsthand as a client, and it changed my life, especially my family relationships (which were a struggle at the time). Since becoming a certified coach in 2020, I’ve integrated these powerful tools with my therapeutic expertise to help families not just heal but truly thrive.
I offer a proven, heart-centered approach to helping people create meaningful change—support that blends compassion, healing, structure, and leads to true transformation. If you're ready to move beyond just getting through the day and toward a calmer, more connected life, I’d love to connect.
Testimonials
What Clients Say
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Parent
It does take a team, and you made - and still do make - a difference. Thank you for all your help raising my darling child. Thank you for your affirmations. You made a great difference in our lives.
Maureen E.
Thriving Families
Theresa’s courses can be life-changing for anyone, and her gift is ideal for families. I got sessions for myself as a business owner, but the biggest win was the change that took place in our family. I used the techniques to help my husband first, and he is especially using the forgiveness tools now on himself and for our children. When I see our family laughing and sharing, I pinch myself and thank God for Theresa’s help. Sometimes in life you find a gem that changes you and everything. Enrolling in Theresa’s program is one of those gems!
Jen
Thriving Families
Highly recommend Theresa! Before meeting Theresa, I was extremely overwhelmed and she really helped me step back and think about what really makes me happy, and more, what is holding me back from pursuing all that I desire. With her guidance, I have taken steps to do more of what I enjoy and value. Theresa will help you get on track to a life you love.
J.C.
Thriving Families
Theresa's Thriving Families Program helped me to formulate ideas, emotions, and dreams that were bouncing around in my head for years, and were stuck in neutral. She helped me to tune in and to recognize what is truly my inner voice, and what is just fear talking. Her work with me has been so impactful, and has awoken a spirit within me that I am so grateful for. Our family experiences so much more harmony now, thanks to Theresa's program, support, and tools.
M.D.
Healing and Beyond
Working together is training me to notice - and choose - positive energy, and I can see the value and direct impact that is having on me. I've worked hard this year to acknowledge and release, then choose to move positively forward. I love the progress I'm making and how I am changing for the better. :)
Laura Walker
Healing and Beyond
This work is perfect for anyone who is banging their head against the wall, wondering why they keep getting the same lousy results over and over again. Now, I feel very confident in maintaining the change Theresa and I made together. Her insights and actionable suggestions were on point and easy to do. As I did them over and over, I gained a clarity and confidence in BEING who I want to be and attracting easily the type of man I would love to be with long term.
Jenn
Thriving Families
(Thriving Families) is great for anyone, individual or family, who feels that they've hit a wall in terms of personal progress through a more traditional therapeutic approach. Theresa did a wonderful job making everyone in my family feel heard and safe. I can't emphasize how important that was in the success of our time working with her. She quickly created a space full of trust that allowed us, both individually and together, to be able to open ourselves up enough to fully engage with the process.
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What Causes Families Not to Thrive?
Theresa shares her own family experience, frustrations that can arise from families in therapy, and how she works with families through her Thriving Families Model.
What Results Have Theresa's Clients Seen?
Theresa talks about why families can thrive even if only one family member is doing the work, and what makes Thriving Families so effective (and groundbreaking) in the industry.
"In this episode, Theresa Garvin discusses how both her life and her family's life completely changed when she discovered transformational coaching that led to her creating the Thriving Families model. She currently helps individuals and families to harness their power and live life to their fullest potential with joy and ease."
- Hosted by Sara Englis
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"Today I'm having a conversation with my friend Theresa Garvin who is the founder of The Life You Imagine. We look at the work of a well-known author, Sari Solden, who works with adults with ADHD. In her latest book, she lays out how to apply efficient and effective strategies for living with ADHD."
- Hosted by Sara Englis
Get in Touch
theresagarvin@lifeyouimagine.org
Address
747 Main Street Suite 301
Concord, MA 01742
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