Emotionally Focused Therapists in 02458

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Shelly Greene
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Newton, MA 02458
My career has followed many paths building inclusive communities prior to becoming a licensed psychologist. I provide a welcoming place for clients to explore and manage life's challenges and concerns, such as stress and anxiety as well as spiritual, religious, or existential questions. As a neuropsychologist, I offer comprehensive evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults. I also work collaboratively with parents and school staff to promote children's full academic, social, and emotional potential. I often use a Jungian approach to gain balance and well-being by appreciating strengths and less developed parts of the self.
My career has followed many paths building inclusive communities prior to becoming a licensed psychologist. I provide a welcoming place for clients to explore and manage life's challenges and concerns, such as stress and anxiety as well as spiritual, religious, or existential questions. As a neuropsychologist, I offer comprehensive evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults. I also work collaboratively with parents and school staff to promote children's full academic, social, and emotional potential. I often use a Jungian approach to gain balance and well-being by appreciating strengths and less developed parts of the self.
(617) 618-5755 View (617) 618-5755
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Claudine Riley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Newton, MA 02458
I meet with people to discuss issues related to anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief and LGBT topics. I have a special interest in providing support through the uncertainty of a medical diagnosis, treatment, and end-of-life. I also walk beside people as they cope with grief and bereavement. If it resonates with the person, I have experience leading mindfulness meditation sessions, which has been proven to alleviate stress and anxiety.
I meet with people to discuss issues related to anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief and LGBT topics. I have a special interest in providing support through the uncertainty of a medical diagnosis, treatment, and end-of-life. I also walk beside people as they cope with grief and bereavement. If it resonates with the person, I have experience leading mindfulness meditation sessions, which has been proven to alleviate stress and anxiety.
(857) 576-5125 View (857) 576-5125
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Dianne Chilingerian
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Newton, MA 02458  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Whether you are searching for couples' or individual counseling, I can help you get started. Maybe you've reached a stumbling block in your relationship. I am practiced in spotting differences in learning and communication styles, family culture, belief systems, and more, and can help you to develop the skills to move forward. Perhaps depression or anxiety is what limits you in your life. You're feeling lonely, sad, unmotivated, or you struggle with worry and fear, either of which may be compromising your sleep, impacting your work or social life, leaving you feeling exhausted.
Whether you are searching for couples' or individual counseling, I can help you get started. Maybe you've reached a stumbling block in your relationship. I am practiced in spotting differences in learning and communication styles, family culture, belief systems, and more, and can help you to develop the skills to move forward. Perhaps depression or anxiety is what limits you in your life. You're feeling lonely, sad, unmotivated, or you struggle with worry and fear, either of which may be compromising your sleep, impacting your work or social life, leaving you feeling exhausted.
(617) 340-8058 View (617) 340-8058
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Ian Ljutich
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified Verified
Newton, MA 02458
As a postdoctoral fellow at William James College, my passion for psychology is focused on exploring the intricate workings of the human mind and behavior. With a specialization in gender identity and LGBTQ+ issues, I am dedicated to understanding and addressing the unique challenges faced by this community. Guiding individuals through their struggles, fostering resilience, and facilitating personal growth is my driving force.
As a postdoctoral fellow at William James College, my passion for psychology is focused on exploring the intricate workings of the human mind and behavior. With a specialization in gender identity and LGBTQ+ issues, I am dedicated to understanding and addressing the unique challenges faced by this community. Guiding individuals through their struggles, fostering resilience, and facilitating personal growth is my driving force.
(857) 855-7979 View (857) 855-7979
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Amanda Lassiter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Newton, MA 02458
Are you feeling stuck; have anxiety or hopelessness; tired of the cycles you're in? Are your head and heart not aligned in a way that's holding you back? Is your need for healing showing up in your daily life and relationships? With vulnerable self work you can reach who you are meant to be. If you're seeking a nurturing environment to be seen, heard, and known, please reach out. My therapeutic approach is thoughtfully tailored to empower you to build resilience and discover a deeper connection with yourself and others, ultimately leading to a more authentic, healed, and healthier life.
Are you feeling stuck; have anxiety or hopelessness; tired of the cycles you're in? Are your head and heart not aligned in a way that's holding you back? Is your need for healing showing up in your daily life and relationships? With vulnerable self work you can reach who you are meant to be. If you're seeking a nurturing environment to be seen, heard, and known, please reach out. My therapeutic approach is thoughtfully tailored to empower you to build resilience and discover a deeper connection with yourself and others, ultimately leading to a more authentic, healed, and healthier life.
(404) 390-2966 View (404) 390-2966
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Linda Tran
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Newton, MA 02458  (Online Only)
Accepting Clients! Have you been feeling more worried, overwhelmed, and/or depressed? Do you noticed you are getting easily irritated? Do you feel anxious in relationships and/or in social settings? Do you find yourself feeling like you are being silenced? I’m here for you. I will guide you in developing healthy coping skills to navigate through it and empower you to create positive and meaningful changes in your life. I believe you are the expert of your own life. In this space, you can talk, express yourself, and process anything that comes up for you. You will be seen and heard. You are welcome to cry, scream, and/or laugh.
Accepting Clients! Have you been feeling more worried, overwhelmed, and/or depressed? Do you noticed you are getting easily irritated? Do you feel anxious in relationships and/or in social settings? Do you find yourself feeling like you are being silenced? I’m here for you. I will guide you in developing healthy coping skills to navigate through it and empower you to create positive and meaningful changes in your life. I believe you are the expert of your own life. In this space, you can talk, express yourself, and process anything that comes up for you. You will be seen and heard. You are welcome to cry, scream, and/or laugh.
(617) 553-4724 View (617) 553-4724
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Ashley Franklin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Newton, MA 02458  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Life is one wild ride, isn’t it? I would like you to remember: you are more than enough—just as you are. I’m here to help you get where you want to be. If you’re struggling with depression, anxiety, negative thoughts, low self-esteem, stress, or life transitions, I’m here to listen and assist. I prioritize a holistic approach to mental health. In our sessions, we will be looking at everything that influences your well-being. This includes your mind, along with your lifestyle, moods, and emotions, as each aspect of our lives is deeply interconnected.
Life is one wild ride, isn’t it? I would like you to remember: you are more than enough—just as you are. I’m here to help you get where you want to be. If you’re struggling with depression, anxiety, negative thoughts, low self-esteem, stress, or life transitions, I’m here to listen and assist. I prioritize a holistic approach to mental health. In our sessions, we will be looking at everything that influences your well-being. This includes your mind, along with your lifestyle, moods, and emotions, as each aspect of our lives is deeply interconnected.
(857) 314-4200 View (857) 314-4200
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Rainer Goldberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Newton, MA 02458  (Online Only)
Have you reached a point where your own will has sabotaged your life? Either recognizing how small you are in the grand scheme of things, lack of ability to transcend stagnancy or break free from bad habits or symptoms that rob you of joy? I have found the difference between being alive and living is rooted in transcending your identity (or sense of self ) beyond one dimensional perspectives, and I utilize the medium of color (and archetypes) to create a bridge between the conscious and unconscious world that exists within, among, and around you.
Have you reached a point where your own will has sabotaged your life? Either recognizing how small you are in the grand scheme of things, lack of ability to transcend stagnancy or break free from bad habits or symptoms that rob you of joy? I have found the difference between being alive and living is rooted in transcending your identity (or sense of self ) beyond one dimensional perspectives, and I utilize the medium of color (and archetypes) to create a bridge between the conscious and unconscious world that exists within, among, and around you.
(206) 337-4521 View (206) 337-4521
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Judi Locke, M.A., L.M.H.C.,
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Newton, MA 02458
I treat an array of ages and psychological issues from anxiety disorder to behavioral challenges with children, adolescents and adults. I am processed oriented and offer skill building strategies to enhance self-awareness and foster positive change.
I treat an array of ages and psychological issues from anxiety disorder to behavioral challenges with children, adolescents and adults. I am processed oriented and offer skill building strategies to enhance self-awareness and foster positive change.
(617) 841-8493 View (617) 841-8493
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Carol C. Barnes
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Newton, MA 02458  (Online Only)
Learn to work with conflict, unload stress, and safely handle strong emotions in your career and your personal life. Acquire the skill to communicate with authenticity and clarity while working to resolve differences of opinion. The therapy process combines the exploration of early life influences and current everyday personal challenges in an empathic, supportive and engaging manner. I provide a private therapeutic environment for us to engage in the deep psychological work that leads to self-awareness and behavioral change.
Learn to work with conflict, unload stress, and safely handle strong emotions in your career and your personal life. Acquire the skill to communicate with authenticity and clarity while working to resolve differences of opinion. The therapy process combines the exploration of early life influences and current everyday personal challenges in an empathic, supportive and engaging manner. I provide a private therapeutic environment for us to engage in the deep psychological work that leads to self-awareness and behavioral change.
(857) 239-0267 View (857) 239-0267
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Leonard Joel Sommer
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Newton, MA 02458
Psychotherapy, as I define it to my patients and students, is the collaborative inquiry between patient and therapist into the patient's patterns of interaction and patterns of expectation. This kind of study leads to greater personal and interpersonal freedom, which allows for the reduction or the elimination of symptoms. Psychotherapy can be of brief duration or an extended enterprise focusing on long term difficulties. The decision on which form of psychotherapy to undertake is usually based on an evaluation of 1 to 3 sessions, where a treatment plan is developed. I am interactive in my approach.
Psychotherapy, as I define it to my patients and students, is the collaborative inquiry between patient and therapist into the patient's patterns of interaction and patterns of expectation. This kind of study leads to greater personal and interpersonal freedom, which allows for the reduction or the elimination of symptoms. Psychotherapy can be of brief duration or an extended enterprise focusing on long term difficulties. The decision on which form of psychotherapy to undertake is usually based on an evaluation of 1 to 3 sessions, where a treatment plan is developed. I am interactive in my approach.
(781) 854-3895 View (781) 854-3895
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Rebecca Hecht
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Newton, MA 02458
I optimally resonate with clients who are interested in self awareness and taking responsibility for the part that they play in life and relational challenges. They are committed to healing past traumas in order to be able to live as fully as possible in the present. The understanding that self transformation very naturally attracts qualitative experiences and relationships enables psychotherapy and connective couples work to be optimally beneficial.
I optimally resonate with clients who are interested in self awareness and taking responsibility for the part that they play in life and relational challenges. They are committed to healing past traumas in order to be able to live as fully as possible in the present. The understanding that self transformation very naturally attracts qualitative experiences and relationships enables psychotherapy and connective couples work to be optimally beneficial.
(781) 218-7213 View (781) 218-7213
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David D Kemmerer
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Newton, MA 02458
*PRACTICE CURRENTLY FULL* I am an experienced, licensed psychologist in private practice, and on faculty at Harvard Medical School, and Massachusetts Institute for Psychoanalysis. I work with adults and older adolescents struggling with depression, anxiety, and relationship problems. I never underestimate the complexities of the mind, personality, and the unconscious dynamics inherent in relationships. At the same time, I feel psychotherapy should be practical. I have a thoughtful, compassionate style in addressing the roots of repetitive distress, while keeping in mind that such work must also ameliorate more immediate distress.
*PRACTICE CURRENTLY FULL* I am an experienced, licensed psychologist in private practice, and on faculty at Harvard Medical School, and Massachusetts Institute for Psychoanalysis. I work with adults and older adolescents struggling with depression, anxiety, and relationship problems. I never underestimate the complexities of the mind, personality, and the unconscious dynamics inherent in relationships. At the same time, I feel psychotherapy should be practical. I have a thoughtful, compassionate style in addressing the roots of repetitive distress, while keeping in mind that such work must also ameliorate more immediate distress.
(617) 410-8224 View (617) 410-8224
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Jessica R Sullivan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Newton, MA 02458  (Online Only)
Are you going through a transition in your life and looking for support? Are you worried about your child? Concerned about your relationship? Feeling depleted? Does your child struggle with behavior and/or listening? Have trouble making friends? Is your child smart but failing in school? an "underachiever"? Do you and your spouse/partner argue about your child all the time? I can help. Please reach out for a free initial consultation to see if you would benefit from my services.
Are you going through a transition in your life and looking for support? Are you worried about your child? Concerned about your relationship? Feeling depleted? Does your child struggle with behavior and/or listening? Have trouble making friends? Is your child smart but failing in school? an "underachiever"? Do you and your spouse/partner argue about your child all the time? I can help. Please reach out for a free initial consultation to see if you would benefit from my services.
(617) 340-7935 View (617) 340-7935
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Fae Cushing
Counselor, MA, LAC, CPRP, OCDCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newton, MA 02458  (Online Only)
Do daily tasks seem overwhelming? Do you have difficulty getting out of bed? Do you get triggered by things you see or hear? Issues like these can make your life seem nearly impossible to handle, let alone enjoy. But the most important question is this: Do you believe that you can overcome these things? I do. Graduated with a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from New York University, I am current a Mental Health Clinician at Joy Mental Fitness and also a Adjunct Instructor at Rutgers University in School of Health Professions.
Do daily tasks seem overwhelming? Do you have difficulty getting out of bed? Do you get triggered by things you see or hear? Issues like these can make your life seem nearly impossible to handle, let alone enjoy. But the most important question is this: Do you believe that you can overcome these things? I do. Graduated with a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from New York University, I am current a Mental Health Clinician at Joy Mental Fitness and also a Adjunct Instructor at Rutgers University in School of Health Professions.
(201) 754-1101 View (201) 754-1101
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Heidi Nurick
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Newton, MA 02458
Trained as a Clinical Psychologist in Sydney, Australia, I have over 26 years of experience in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and now work as a Mental Health Counselor in Boston. My primary goal is to create a safe therapeutic space that promotes growth by helping you alleviate your presenting issues and reach an understanding of how to resolve the complexities of emotional distress. Together we embark on finding meaning of why you might be struggling, identify unhelpful ways of thinking and how this interferes with your ability to work or study, its impact on your relationships and coping capacity with day-to-day challenges.
Trained as a Clinical Psychologist in Sydney, Australia, I have over 26 years of experience in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and now work as a Mental Health Counselor in Boston. My primary goal is to create a safe therapeutic space that promotes growth by helping you alleviate your presenting issues and reach an understanding of how to resolve the complexities of emotional distress. Together we embark on finding meaning of why you might be struggling, identify unhelpful ways of thinking and how this interferes with your ability to work or study, its impact on your relationships and coping capacity with day-to-day challenges.
(617) 675-5128 View (617) 675-5128
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Rachel Sachs Riverwood
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Newton, MA 02458  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
You may be pursuing therapy to increase intimacy or enhance a stable relationship. Alternately, you may be overcome with frustration/grief/anger as, despite best efforts to resolve challenges, you're stuck in repetitive relationship patterns that can no longer be soothed, justified, or ignored. Perhaps you're single or in partnership, suffering from profound loneliness. I can help empower you (and partner(s) to awaken from toxic rules/expectations, and escape the prison of isolation, shame, blame, and silence. This empowerment allows for renewed capacity to give yourself, and those you love, compassion, acceptance, and freedom.
You may be pursuing therapy to increase intimacy or enhance a stable relationship. Alternately, you may be overcome with frustration/grief/anger as, despite best efforts to resolve challenges, you're stuck in repetitive relationship patterns that can no longer be soothed, justified, or ignored. Perhaps you're single or in partnership, suffering from profound loneliness. I can help empower you (and partner(s) to awaken from toxic rules/expectations, and escape the prison of isolation, shame, blame, and silence. This empowerment allows for renewed capacity to give yourself, and those you love, compassion, acceptance, and freedom.
(413) 248-4304 View (413) 248-4304
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Marc Schwendemann
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Newton, MA 02458  (Online Only)
Psychotherapy is a joint effort to improve self-understanding, change unwanted patterns of behavior, and develop a greater sense of purpose in life. Our work together will consist of exploring who you are and how you came to be. Most important, we will try to identify how the concerns that brought you to therapy are re-created in session so we can understand and re-work them in real time together.
Psychotherapy is a joint effort to improve self-understanding, change unwanted patterns of behavior, and develop a greater sense of purpose in life. Our work together will consist of exploring who you are and how you came to be. Most important, we will try to identify how the concerns that brought you to therapy are re-created in session so we can understand and re-work them in real time together.
(617) 915-4035 View (617) 915-4035
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Molly Williamson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Newton, MA 02458
Waitlist for new clients
I am accepting new clients! I am able to see clients virtually in MA, and in-person/virtually in AZ. Are you looking to make or adjust to a change? Explore your identity and values? Grieve a loss, or losses? My goal for our work together is to help discover ways for you to live a better, more authentic life. If you are looking for support in coping with anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, academic/career concerns, or relationship difficulties, my practice might be right for you. I hope together we can work to enhance your coping, self-care, problem solving, and communication skills.
I am accepting new clients! I am able to see clients virtually in MA, and in-person/virtually in AZ. Are you looking to make or adjust to a change? Explore your identity and values? Grieve a loss, or losses? My goal for our work together is to help discover ways for you to live a better, more authentic life. If you are looking for support in coping with anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, academic/career concerns, or relationship difficulties, my practice might be right for you. I hope together we can work to enhance your coping, self-care, problem solving, and communication skills.
(617) 850-9553 View (617) 850-9553
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Dr. Ashley O'Hearn
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Newton, MA 02458  (Online Only)
I have many years of experience working with college students, graduate students, and young professionals. I have expertise in helping clients who experience symptoms of stress, anxiety, low mood, relational trauma, relationship problems and/or lack of assertiveness. I utilize a contemporary psychodynamic theoretical approach, meaning I believe the client-therapist relationship is paramount to successful treatment. If you are wanting to deepen your understanding of yourself, or what is underneath your discontent and keeping you feeling stuck, we are likely a good therapeutic fit.
I have many years of experience working with college students, graduate students, and young professionals. I have expertise in helping clients who experience symptoms of stress, anxiety, low mood, relational trauma, relationship problems and/or lack of assertiveness. I utilize a contemporary psychodynamic theoretical approach, meaning I believe the client-therapist relationship is paramount to successful treatment. If you are wanting to deepen your understanding of yourself, or what is underneath your discontent and keeping you feeling stuck, we are likely a good therapeutic fit.
(857) 957-7389 View (857) 957-7389
Emotionally Focused Therapists

Who is emotionally focused therapy for?

Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.

Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?

People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.

What happens in emotionally focused therapy?

Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.

What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?

EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.