Sometimes we just feel stuck! Finding someone who can help you independently managing life's challenges is an essential part of a good therapeutic partnership. My goal is to help you develop the insight necessary to truly understand yourself, your relationships and your life journey so you can deal with everyday setbacks or major life transitions. I will help guide you toward a path of resilience so you can move through difficult times while growing in positive ways.

As a Boston-area psychologist for over 15 years, my services focus on work with children, teens, parents, families and adults with whom I create solutions for a range of concerns. I have clinical experience from various settings (hospitals, outpatient clinics, residential facilities and therapeutic schools). For over a decade, I served as the Clinical Director of the Manville School at Judge Baker Children's Center in Boston - a Harvard-affiliated therapeutic school program for children/teens with emotional, behavioral and learning difficulties. I also recently served as the Executive Director of the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy (IMP) in Boston.

As a therapist, I work not as a "shrink" but an "enhancer," helping clients work through past problems, engage the challenges of the present, and move towards a more fulfilling future. I am client-focused rather than technique-focused because each client-therapist relationship is unique, and techniques should be employed selectively to optimize change and growth. That said, clients can expect that I will: 1) Act as a strong ally, adding emotional and intellectual energy to their efforts to change, 2) Provide insight and fresh perspective that takes them beyond their usual patterns of perceiving and responding to life circumstances.

I strive to provide thoughtful, creative and effective solutions. My clients seek help with a range of issues, including relationship difficulties, stress and anxiety, family conflict and major life transitions. I offer individual and couples therapy, as well as parent guidance. For my couples clients, I work with them to improve communication, build trust, enhance understanding, and improve sexual intimacy.

Please call me directly for a free 15 minute phone consultation in order to find out more about how I work. One of my offices is located on the Newton/Wellesley border with plenty of parking available. My other office is conveniently located near the Copley T stop in the Back Bay on a street with easy parking and lot of metered parking spaces.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Registered Expressive Arts Therapist practicing in Wellesley, MA. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, life transitions, and behavioral patterns that may be holding you back from experiencing a meaningful and fulfilling life. My approach is eclectic and I draw on many different techniques to meet the needs of the individual or family I am working with.

I am a psychologist and attorney specialized in child and family forensics. In my psychology practice, I conduct category E guardian ad litem evaluations, psychological assessment, substance use evaluations, and short-term coaching on co-parenting, high-conflict divorce, and parent-child contact problems such as contact refusal. I regularly provide consultation to attorneys on probate and family court matters as well as juvenile court matters.

Dr. Robert Tella is a Clinical Licensed Psychologist and Certified Massachusetts Health Service Provider. He has worked in the field of mental health for over thirty years, twenty-three of which have been in his private practice of clinical and consulting psychology in Wellesley, Massachusetts. His background experience is extensive, encompassing inpatient and outpatient work at various Boston-area hospitals, serving children and adults, in addition to supervising and training of graduate students and interns.

My therapeutic approach is warm, collaborative and solution-focused. I incorporate mindfulness techniques to increase awareness of harmful thoughts and behaviors, and skill building exercises to increase emotion regulation, resilience, and psychological flexibility. I hold an advanced certificate in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) from Boston University and have extensive training in mindfulness-based therapies.

NOW ACCEPTING REFERRALS FOR BOTH DOWNTOWN AND WELLESLEY LOCATIONS I work with adults and adolescents struggling with depression, anxiety and adjustment to life's challenges. I may work well with you if you value a warm, supportive relationship, treatment that is tailored to your goals, and feel motivated to make positive changes in your life.

**Not currently accepting new clients** It takes tremendous courage to begin the process of establishing a psychotherapy. In enhancing self-awareness we can learn how to cope and contend with many of life's challenges--and to begin to live with more ease. As a licensed Clinical Psychologist, I use evidence-based practices in an integrative way, tailoring treatment for individuals based on a shared and on-going discussion of inherent strengths, personal preferences, and psychological needs.

Are you dealing with feelings of anxiety or depression, difficulties in your relationship, academic or career questions, emotional and physical trauma/PTSD? Or perhaps you are feeling a sense of not being good enough, with lingering feelings of self-doubt, negativity and that stress is taking a toll on work and relationships. My approach is collaborative, non-judgmental, and focused on helping people deal with past and present challenges, as well as having an eye on future directions. I have over 15 years experience and expertise in individual and couples work.

Inevitably, life presents challenges and difficulties which can take many different forms. Sometimes people seek out therapy for very specific reasons: perhaps a major life transition has become overwhelming, or certain patterns within a relationship are starting to take a toll. Pressures in a particular setting, whether at school, at work, or at home, may be feeling too difficult to navigate alone. Other times, people come to therapy with less certain goals, maybe feeling unsure or confused about where their life is headed, maybe simply wanting something more. It’s not always easy to answer the question, “What brings you here?”

Our lives consist of welcome routines and happy memories, turning points and challenges. Sometimes it is painfully difficult. Perhaps you have experienced the loss of a dream or a loved one, or been unable to move past a traumatic event. Maybe life feels like a daily rut, void of meaning or joy. Even in the company of people who care about us we can feel alone, sad or overwhelmed. The good news is we can find connection, experience change and move through pain and struggle to a place of greater freedom and happiness. This kind of progress only happens when others extend to us safety, caring, respect and attentive listening.

NOTE: I am not accepting new clients at this time. Therapy can be either short-term or long-term and it can vary in its purpose for each individual. My practice is a relaxing space for you to achieve whatever it is that you are seeking, be it relief from uncomfortable feelings or a strategy to move on to something that brings more joy. I specialize in working with young adults and adults who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety or a mood disorder. In addition, I can assist you in moving through a life transition, such as a divorce or break-up, a job-loss, or becoming a new parent.

Dr. Taylor provides solution-focused brief therapy and specializes in the assessment of adolescents and young adults with concerns focused on attention, learning, executive functioning, or social/ emotional development, as well as brain injury/concussion.

As a therapist, I will create a safe and nurturing space where we can freely explore your hopes and aspirations, as well as whatever difficulties you are experiencing in life. You will be met without judgment and provided guidance as you make the changes you seek. As I help guide you toward long-lasting change and acceptance, you will further develop many of the strengths and qualities you bring with you. I tailor my therapy to you, and I promise to work as hard as you to get you to a place of happiness and healthfulness.

I take a client-centered approach in my work with individuals and families, offering support that is aligned with my clients' goals. Therapy is not about just looking at problems or what is getting in the way; it is about expanding one's capacity to experience a fuller and more meaningful life.

I am a Clinical Social Worker. I work with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, major life stressors or wanting to change a behavior. I provide parent consultations and support from postpartum depression/anxiety to struggles with child's behavior or mental health.

Anxiety can be debilitating for many of us. It makes us uncomfortable and avoid things, and we end up not participating in life the way we want to. My approach is to teach you the necessary skills, so that anxiety does not drive your life. I use the most current evidence-based treatments for anxiety. The CBT skills you will learn in treatment with me are well researched and have been shown to help people with anxiety improve their lives. I have focused on treating anxiety using CBT techniques throughout my education, training, and career.