Therapists in 02109

Online Only; morning/midday sessions open. I'm a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in RI & Mass with nearly a decade of experience working with individuals in various mental health care settings. I work primarily with teens and adults (ages 13-65). My practice is devoted to helping individuals overcome whatever challenges they might be facing in order to improve their personal wellbeing and quality of life. I focus on utilizing the therapeutic relationship as well as clinical insight and a variety of interventions to help my clients regain a positive sense of self, and start to foster joy and fulfillment from their life.

The desire to know and to be known is a normal human experience. I value the trauma-informed safety and client-centered connection we collaboratively create through a systematic lens. I am particularly sensitive to diversity in culture and self-identity, including with respect to race, gender and sexuality. I believe the importance of affirming the unique individual experience with cultural humility. Through compassion, sensitivity, and empowerment, we will work together respectfully to acknowledge vulnerability, unearth patterns, attend complexity, and gain ownership change to achieve the most authentic and expansive self.

Hi! I'm Carisa. I provide telehealth-based psychotherapy for adults, children, and families in Massachusetts and Florida. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety disorders and acute, chronic and/or complex trauma. My practice emphasizes a blend of evidence-based care, kindness and unconditional positive regard, which I have found to be the 'recipe' for success. I am a good fit for those seeking a collaborative therapeutic approach in which the wisdom you have gained from your lived experience is a welcomed and honored part of our work together. I prioritize autonomy, choice and informed consent throughout the therapy process.

Ashleigh Hala is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) with 13 years of professional experience. She is a client-centered therapist who focuses on client assets and strengths to facilitate change. The therapeutic relationship is most critical to Ashleigh, who prioritizes building strong rapport through empathy and compassion. Ashleigh has a great deal of experience working with young adult issues, with a history of working with clients in their teens and early adolescence.

**Updated March 1, 2024: I have availability for in-person sessions. I do not have openings before 9am or after 4pm at this time.** I have over 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist. I have worked in a broad range of mental health settings, including traditional outpatient and also acute psychiatric settings providing individual therapy to kids, adults, and families, and clinical supervision and training to staff and trainees. I work with clients of all ages, and across cultures. I also provide clinical supervision and consultation services. My approach is collaborative, client-centered and strengths based.

I see therapy as part of the life-long process of getting to know ourselves and our own minds. To support this process I strive to create a space that is warm, collaborative and inquisitive. In my experience, the therapeutic relationship helps people understand patterns of thinking and interacting that have become painful. By learning about these patterns in a supportive space, people often feel less stuck in their lives.

I help people to get clear with their emotions. I start this process by getting curious with you about what is currently happening in your thoughts, feelings, and in your life. My way of working is supportive, compassionate, and aims to get at the root of things, so that you can navigate through life with more ease and an increasing sense of wholeness. My specialties are: Anxiety, Depression, and Life Transitions. I work with adults of all genders and racial identities, who want or need to honor themselves more, and are ready to be or are already on a healing path.

You appear to have it together all the time, but deep down you feel a chronic sense that you are falling short, imperfect or not good enough. You may be exhausted from the voice of imposter syndrome. Holding boundaries is so hard. You feel so much pressure to get it perfect or get it right. You question your capabilities. You might not even remember a time things didn’t feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to let go of questioning yourself. You’re ready to move past the fears that keep you stuck. Most of all, you’re ready to trust deeply in your worth and capabilities

Imagine our therapeutic journey like a car ride. You're in the driver's seat, taking control, choosing the direction, speed, and path you want to take. Whether you're exploring new terrains, making decisions at crossroads, or deciding to cruise slowly to take in the scenery or accelerate to reach a destination quicker — the choice is yours. I sit beside you in the passenger seat. My role isn't to take over but to be your trusted co-pilot. I'm here to provide guidance, offer insights, suggest alternative routes, and sometimes just be a listening ear as you navigate your journey.

Reaching out to a therapist is a courageous and healthy way of taking care of yourself. Perhaps you’re here because of a loss or trauma, a life transition, or a relationship challenge. Or maybe it’s a feeling of stuckness or pain, or a sense of fear or shame that prevents you from expressing important parts of yourself. Whatever it is that brings you to therapy, I am confident that working through your suffering within the safety of a trusting relationship can give you relief and help you live more authentically.