Therapists in 02446

I believe that the therapeutic rapport is key to success. I am eclectic with my approach and draw upon cognitive, behavioral, attachment, schema approaches, and EMDR. I am client-centered and believe that each individual has the ability to create a meaningful and fulfilling life.

If you are here, I believe you can see, even if not clearly, that there are other - better - possibilities for you. I do not think of psychotherapy as the process of eliminating illness, rather that of creating health. Receiving a diagnosis may provide a measure of relief, but in the end it is just a description of symptoms. The real work, in my mind, is that of discovering your true potential and actualizing it. I consider it an honor and privilege to be invited as guide on such a journey, whether you come to me as a patient suffering from depression, anxiety or grief, or as a therapist looking for guidance and supervision.

Since 1986, I have specialized in working with male and female survivors of sexual abuse and trauma, as well as addiction . I am Executive Director of TakingBackOurselves. (www.takingbackourselves.org) , a resource for survivors of sexual abuse and assault dedicated to empowering survivors of sexual trauma. I work in the therapy process to provide the challenge, balance, and support for men and women to do their work with courage and dignity, with hope and a sense of humor..

I believe that everyone has the capacity to change, grow and heal. Making the choice to prioritize your mental health is a brave and often necessary step towards feeling better and living an authentic, fulfilling life. As a therapist, I'm passionate about helping clients understand and accept themselves, while supporting them in making positive changes in their lives.

I see therapy as a collaborative journey towards helping you achieve the well-being that you seek. In treatment, my aim is to help you discover your true self, build coping skills, and successfully navigate life stressors. I create a safe and supportive environment for our work together, and I work with you to form a personalized plan based on your learning style and personality. My approach draws from different theoretical orientations including cognitive-behavioral, insight-driven, positive psychology, solution focused, and motivational interviewing.

**I am not currently accepting any new referrals** I have been working as a psychotherapist in the Boston area for over 25 years. I work hard to help create a safe space in which individuals can explore struggles without the fear of judgment. Whether people are wanting to address a current life situation that is challenging or feel they have unresolved issues from their childhood, I work collaboratively to help people challenge themselves to gain insights and greater satisfaction in their personal and professional worlds.

I respect why people seek therapy. Work begins with the truth of their stated problem. People describe undesirable patterns in career/work and relationships. I help people connect current problems to deficits or traumas in early life, or situations that interrupted their own early development. I help people discover, talk about, and grieve these early situations. The therapeutic action is the exploration of the link between early situations and the current problem. I help people create new experiences of themselves in work, everyday stressful situations, and in love relationships. The outcome: freedom to create a satisfying life and future.

+++CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS+++Therapy builds upon the strengths you already possess. Whether your goal is to gain greater understanding and insight, reduce symptoms, lessen suffering or increase your ability to cope with life stressors, I am committed to helping you in a compassionate, non-judgmental way along the path to reaching your fullest potential. As a therapist, I won't try to fix you, or give my own advice. Instead, I will remind you that you are not broken and will be there with you while you access your own wisdom and realize your own potential.

I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist and work with children, adolescents and adults in individual therapy and with couples from diverse backgrounds. I work with clients coping with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, stress and relationships, trauma/post-traumatic stress, grief and loss, life transitions, anger management and chronic and acute health issues. I have confidence in the value of insight oriented / psychodynamic therapy. I integrate a humanistic, relational therapeutic approach with evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, solution focused and strength based therapy.

I am a psychoanalytic psychotherapist that has been practicing since 2016. I believe that any person entering therapy has a ton of courage. It's hard to finally open up- let alone to a stranger. I am here to facilitate a safe environment to talk and most of all to listen. It is not always easy to start the journey of self understanding and care. So many feel stuck in a rut and feel they have no options in life. I am here to help you understand yourself as well as to help you see the numerous paths you can take in life. "It's not about waiting for the storm to pass, it is about learning to dance in the rain." -Vivian Greene.

Regardless of one's circumstances, every person has the potential to better understand their own life. A therapeutic relationship offers an environment for discovering and resolving the obstacles that hold you back. My goal is to provide that safe, flexible, and welcoming space. Whether you are seeking psychoanalysis or psychotherapy, come to sessions reassured that you can say anything that comes to mind.

I am a culturally competent psychologist with experience working with people from diverse backgrounds and religious communities. I provide a safe environment for you to explore your issues and develop concrete steps and plans to address the challenges in your life. Through a structured, collaborative approach we will work together to identify the important areas of growth for you as an individual and develop a proactive personal plan of emotional renewal and personal achievement.

As a clinical psychologist, I work with adolescents and adults in individual psychotherapy. My style is warm and interactive and I strive to create an environment where clients feel safe, respected and challenged. I believe that all people have great potential for growth and change; I trust in the process of psychotherapy as an effective way to facilitate that change. My work focuses on both symptom relief and facilitating insight, recognizing that no two people are alike. I work with clients on issues including depression, anxiety, relationship problems, life transitions, fears, phobias, gender/sexual identity issues and general life stressors.

Life has a way of challenging core beliefs about ourselves, our relationships, and our environment. Perhaps you find yourself experiencing anxiety, depression, feelings of stagnation, or of aloneness. Maybe your relationships or work life are not satisfying, or perhaps you would like to know yourself better in order to live more fully. I would like to work with you not only to identify and treat problems, but also to build on your strengths. My goal is to provide a safe, genuinely caring, and non-judgmental environment for effective self-exploration.

I am an independently licensed social worker deeply committed to helping individuals and couples navigate issues that they feel are impeding their ability to live as the best, most authentic version of themselves. Over the past five years, I have worked with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, gender/identity issues, OCD, relationship difficulties, self esteem and many others. I strongly believe that therapy can only be effective if it is rooted in the philosophy of unconditional positive regard, and I believe that this is reflected in my open, candid and profoundly non-judgmental style.