"My style is warm and casual, creating a dialogue that results in mutual insight and understanding. I like to use humor while providing an inviting environment to explore the problems and successes of your life. My approach is based in the Psychodynamic, Acceptance/Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR (www.emdria.org) and Mindfulness traditions. I primarily work for the Department of Veterans Affairs where I am a therapist/consultant and trainer in CBT for Substance Use Disorders and Motivational Interviewing. I graduated from Smith College School for Social Work in Northampton, MA and have practiced in the Boston area since."

"Carl Jung wrote, "the sole purpose of human existence is to kindle a light of meaning in the darkness of mere being." I offer compassionate and custom-tailored individual and couples therapy to people seeking to make meaning of their experiences, to advance their self-understanding, and to improve the quality of their lives. My approach is eclectic, combining my background in strengths-based psychodynamic training with behavioral techniques (drawing from CBT/DBT) and mindfulness-informed practice, I use an interactive style to help you clarify the root of struggles, identify barriers, and create pathways to move forward."

"In my opinion, strong people ask for help. It shows you know where you are, where you want to go, and an understanding that you can get there faster with help. From my work in college counseling with student athletes and in private practice, I have a variety of experiences to draw from and like to approach each situation creatively. As a former Division I athlete, sport psychology is my focal area. I also specialize in life transitions, anxiety, depression, sexual orientation, gender identity, and relationship difficulties."

"Sometimes we face challenges in life that require us to reach out for support. Anxiety, depression and relationship issues are common experiences that can impact our ability to feel like ourselves and live at our best capacity. Often these issues are rooted in hard life experiences or the accumulating stressors of today's world. Working from a person-centered and solution-focused approach I support my clients by helping them find connections between their feelings, thoughts and actions. I strive to create powerful therapeutic relationships as I believe this is the foundation of a successful healing alliance."

"Seeking psychotherapy with me is often an opportunity to explore aspects of identity. You may be hoping that therapy will help you to deepen your connection to yourself and to others. My work will often center on helping you tune into and listen to your inner truths in order to build your level of awareness about your needs and wishes; identifying patterns of thoughts and behaviors that may no longer be serving you; and examining your options and potential outcomes. My areas of focus include but aren't limited to gender identity, sexual orientation and life transitions. "

"I have been recovered from Anorexia Nervosa for over 20 years and have been specializing in the prevention and treatment of eating disorders since 2005. As a specially trained eating disorder therapist, I help clients navigate through the more complex issues that are being covered up by the adaptive functioning of the eating disorder behaviors. I am committed to supporting clients and their family members through their battle and believes that full recovery is attainable with insight, awareness, strength, support, and courage."

"As a clinician with over ten years of experience in diverse cities, there is no "one approach" to therapy; the process is individual and directed by your needs. My philosophical belief is that therapy is a place where you can reflect on how best to navigate your life. With you guiding, we work together to better relationships, improve communication, and move through transitions. I treat anxiety, depression, mood disorders, relationship issues, work/life management, major life transitions, and trauma. I practice in two of the most dynamic cities on the East Coast: Boston and Manhattan."

"I believe that our relationship is a partnership and that my role is to get a better understanding of how you approach life and how that approach either helps or hinders what you want."

"I am a licensed psychologist affiliated with Boston Medical Center and over 15 years of experience working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I treat a wide variety of clients who are experiencing challenges and transitions in their lives. I have extensive experience with depression, mood disorders, anxiety spectrum disorders, PTSD, ADHD, and insomnia related to stress.My therapeutic style utilizes an evidence-based integrative approach to treatment, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I am an active and engaging listener, providing a safe and supportive environment to explore issues and help recognize triggers that may affect behaviors and symptoms."

"I approach psychotherapy from a place of empathy and non-judgment. I tailor my treatment approach to each unique individual I work with, drawing from cognitive-behavioral, relational, dialectical-behavioral and motivational interviewing; assisting clients with both the here-and-now symptoms (e.g. anxiety, depression) and the underlying issues associated with those symptoms (e.g. relationship problems, identity issues, past experiences of trauma)."

"Everyone has strengths and vulnerabilities that need to be empathically recognized and understood for there to be realistic change. My job is to create a safe place where individuals and couples explore their current or long standing problems in order to find realistic solutions. A significant part of this involves carefully and mutually developing an appreciation of people's actual qualities and circumstances. I work with people in crisis or who sense they have patterns of living that could benefit from a clear understanding and want an expert and experienced partner to help facilitate their desired change."

"I believe that it takes strength and courage to seek therapy. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore attitudes and beliefs /patterns which get in the way of accomplishing your full potential and engaging fully in of life. I utilize a more holistic, mind-body approach to treatment, weaving together techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, IFS, mindfulness/acceptance and yoga therapy to connect you with your "true, inner self", something which we often lose touch with as we go about our lives in this often fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful world. I am also certified in EMDR (www.emdria.org)"

"Are you feeling that a relationship or your life is not going the way you want? You may have a clear awareness of why this is or you may not. Are you having difficulty with someone you work with? Do you have a teenager or preteen child you're concerned about or frustrated with? Are you at a turning point in your life and unsure about how to progress or fearful of making the changes? Over 15 years Patty has work with people to help them make the changes that they are wanting, to have the life that they desire."

"Often times, we seek out a therapist because we've decided to make a change and want support in achieving it or because something in our life has changed and we want to figure out a better way to deal with it. Together, we'll cultivate a space where you can reflect, gain insight, and develop strategies to navigate through change and the mix of emotions that come with it like stress, loss, guilt, fear, disappointment, and happiness. "

""If you think about it, you bring about it. If you focus on it, it grows." I am a kind, caring, and warm psychologist. In addition to dealing with whatever may come your way, I specialize in anxiety, depression, and cognitive behavioral therapy. I also have large experience working with borderline personality disorder. Day to day issues? I am here to help. I can work with you to overcome your everyday problems with ways to grow and change. We can work together in a collaborative effort to help you become and achieve who you strive and want to be. I imagine we are a team our work, and I promise to help you every step of the way! "

"Together, we will work to identify your inner strengths and resources that will aid you in self-discovery and growth. I utilize mindfulness and motivational interviewing approaches to further a client's journey towards positive change. My therapeutic approach is rooted in a relational framework and the belief that all healing takes place in the context of relationships. I focus on creating a trusting client-therapist relationship by providing a safe, supportive and encouraging space to help facilitate self-discovery and enduring change."

"Sometimes you need more than compassionate listening. Effective therapy requires a therapist willing to challenge and to offer new ways of thinking, feeling and living. My clinical style is about being active as well as compassionate. Therapy has to work in the everyday, real world in which we actually live. I focus on helping people, not treating diagnoses."

"As your therapist, I work as an active and genuine listener to support your needs. That may be support through a difficult time or help identifying patterns of functioning that may hinder change, happiness and success. The therapeutic relationship is fundamental to my work and forms the foundation of being able to work together. A good therapeutic fit allows for safe exploration toward change. My goal is to to support you on a path toward feeling and functioning better. I use an integrative approach to therapy including psychodynamic, relational-based, client-centered, attachment and cognitive-behavioral therapies."

"If you feel unhappy, that your relationships aren't as good as you'd like them to be, or that your life lacks the meaning you desire, therapy can help you. I'll provide a safe space where you can explore the sources of your unhappiness, and build happier and healthier relationships. My clients report feeling supported as they explore difficult feelings; heal from worry, pain, and losses; and find new ways to connect with themselves and others. I'll help you tap into your strengths and capacity for growth, as well as create meaning and fulfillment in your life."

"With an eclectic approach to Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, I work with individuals and couples in the context of several areas including: anxiety, depression, relationship issues, work-related challenges, self-esteem, transitions, neurocognitive difficulties and grief. We all have periods of growth and change that can leave us feeling eager to explore aspects of ourselves or our experiences that may inadvertently be getting in the way of living. "