Therapists in Franklin, MA
Lauren E Potter
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Franklin, MA 02038
Not accepting new clients
I work with individuals and specialize in treating OCD, Anxiety, and Trauma. I take a compassionate and empathetic approach to help you identify and move towards your goals and values. I will help you understand why your current coping tools were strategies that kept you safe in the past, but no longer serve you. I will help you develop more adaptive ways to achieve your goals. I am warm, non-judgmental, and my goal is to provide a safe space to allow you to move toward changing what you can and accepting what you cannot.
I work with individuals and specialize in treating OCD, Anxiety, and Trauma. I take a compassionate and empathetic approach to help you identify and move towards your goals and values. I will help you understand why your current coping tools were strategies that kept you safe in the past, but no longer serve you. I will help you develop more adaptive ways to achieve your goals. I am warm, non-judgmental, and my goal is to provide a safe space to allow you to move toward changing what you can and accepting what you cannot.
Online Therapists
Joel A. Makin
Counselor, LMHC, LCAC, LPC, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02108 (Online Only)
With expertise in psychodynamic therapy, AEDP, and Gestalt therapy, I help individuals, couples and families address the root of their struggles—whether trauma, relationship issues, or emotional challenges. Backed by over 15 years of counseling, leadership, and hands-on experience, I’ve built and led therapy programs, trained clinical teams, and expanded mental health services. My approach is grounded in the most recent Neuro-strategies, offering clients practical tools and personalized care to foster meaningful, long-term transformation.
With expertise in psychodynamic therapy, AEDP, and Gestalt therapy, I help individuals, couples and families address the root of their struggles—whether trauma, relationship issues, or emotional challenges. Backed by over 15 years of counseling, leadership, and hands-on experience, I’ve built and led therapy programs, trained clinical teams, and expanded mental health services. My approach is grounded in the most recent Neuro-strategies, offering clients practical tools and personalized care to foster meaningful, long-term transformation.
I help individuals age 16+ become more deeply in touch with their core emotions and core sense of self. I do this with a model of therapy called AEDP, which guides us moment by moment to how feelings show up in your body as we process experiences from your past and present. Staying attuned to this naturally unfolding somatic process accompanied by a therapist who feels truly safe can bring forth emotions' innate capacities to heal. AEDP works well for a wide range of issues, including: interpersonal trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and loneliness, among others.
I help individuals age 16+ become more deeply in touch with their core emotions and core sense of self. I do this with a model of therapy called AEDP, which guides us moment by moment to how feelings show up in your body as we process experiences from your past and present. Staying attuned to this naturally unfolding somatic process accompanied by a therapist who feels truly safe can bring forth emotions' innate capacities to heal. AEDP works well for a wide range of issues, including: interpersonal trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and loneliness, among others.
Grace Chen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02115 (Online Only)
I draw from a range of experiential and evidence-based approaches including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy ( AEDP), psychodynamic therapy, and expressive arts therapies.
You might have had a bad break-up, lost a friend or loved one, or are just struggling to cope with the daily motions, seeking greater insight about changing patterns or navigating a confusing time in your life. You might be carrying the weight of so many untold stories and unfulfilled dreams within you, buried beneath years of struggle. You might be moving through life, feeling so fundamentally different, flawed, and alone at times. You might be wondering, "When can I finally breathe easier?" I see you, and I'm here. Through the questions you've been navigating as you journey into the unknowns of your self and your life,
I draw from a range of experiential and evidence-based approaches including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy ( AEDP), psychodynamic therapy, and expressive arts therapies.
You might have had a bad break-up, lost a friend or loved one, or are just struggling to cope with the daily motions, seeking greater insight about changing patterns or navigating a confusing time in your life. You might be carrying the weight of so many untold stories and unfulfilled dreams within you, buried beneath years of struggle. You might be moving through life, feeling so fundamentally different, flawed, and alone at times. You might be wondering, "When can I finally breathe easier?" I see you, and I'm here. Through the questions you've been navigating as you journey into the unknowns of your self and your life,
My approach is grounded in the humanistic understanding that each individual is unique and influenced by their particular life experiences. I value building a therapeutic space where we establish trust and our work is collaborative, supportive, and based on the best available research.
My approach is grounded in the humanistic understanding that each individual is unique and influenced by their particular life experiences. I value building a therapeutic space where we establish trust and our work is collaborative, supportive, and based on the best available research.
Trained by Psychedelic Therapy Boston, I work collaboratively with a prescriber to offer Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP). This modality utilizes the power of a medicine-induced, non-ordinary state and can offer clients some space from the parts of themselves that are overly critical, judgmental or are just feeling really stuck. In between medicine sessions I provide psychotherapeutic integration sessions in which clients can capitalize on the benefits of this altered-state experience and weave the insights more concretely into their daily lives.
Trained by Psychedelic Therapy Boston, I work collaboratively with a prescriber to offer Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP). This modality utilizes the power of a medicine-induced, non-ordinary state and can offer clients some space from the parts of themselves that are overly critical, judgmental or are just feeling really stuck. In between medicine sessions I provide psychotherapeutic integration sessions in which clients can capitalize on the benefits of this altered-state experience and weave the insights more concretely into their daily lives.
I am a warm, direct transparent therapist who believes we are all wired to self right & heal given safe & optimum circumstances. I seek to undo aloneness, nurture vitality & create circumstances for positive change in a relational & experiential way with attention to the body. I am particularly interested in people trying to cope with trauma & early attachment issues and with young adults who are struggling.
I am a warm, direct transparent therapist who believes we are all wired to self right & heal given safe & optimum circumstances. I seek to undo aloneness, nurture vitality & create circumstances for positive change in a relational & experiential way with attention to the body. I am particularly interested in people trying to cope with trauma & early attachment issues and with young adults who are struggling.
I am a psychologist who specializes in eating disorders, body image concerns, mindfulness and compassion, and relationship based therapies. I enjoy working collaboratively with a client, couple, or family to understand the role and function of different personal difficulties. Together we can work to see how someone's struggles relate to their larger goals, hopes, and motivations. I use approaches to therapy that focus on understanding the role and functions of emotions and behaviors, understanding someone's experience in the context of relationships, and utilizing strengths and competencies in the therapy process.
I am a psychologist who specializes in eating disorders, body image concerns, mindfulness and compassion, and relationship based therapies. I enjoy working collaboratively with a client, couple, or family to understand the role and function of different personal difficulties. Together we can work to see how someone's struggles relate to their larger goals, hopes, and motivations. I use approaches to therapy that focus on understanding the role and functions of emotions and behaviors, understanding someone's experience in the context of relationships, and utilizing strengths and competencies in the therapy process.
I offer holistic & evidenced-based psychotherapy services informed by Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. Together we would help you build a more authentic relationship to yourself by cultivating greater self-acceptance and self-compassion. In freeing yourself of inner conflicts, you can shed symptoms/psychological suffering and embrace a fuller life that is more in touch with your personal values. To help build a healing relationship with you, I will carefully consider your social/cultural background and how it has shaped both your strengths and struggles.
I offer holistic & evidenced-based psychotherapy services informed by Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. Together we would help you build a more authentic relationship to yourself by cultivating greater self-acceptance and self-compassion. In freeing yourself of inner conflicts, you can shed symptoms/psychological suffering and embrace a fuller life that is more in touch with your personal values. To help build a healing relationship with you, I will carefully consider your social/cultural background and how it has shaped both your strengths and struggles.
Rollins Counseling Center offers individual and family counseling to children, adolescents, and adults. We offer Telehealth or in-person visits in our Westford and Shrewsbury locations. Our clinicians utilize evidence-based therapies to effectively treat a wide range of issues that affect one’s quality of life. Treatment modalities include psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems, mind-body approaches, animal-assisted therapy, EMDR and trauma-focused therapies.
Rollins Counseling Center offers individual and family counseling to children, adolescents, and adults. We offer Telehealth or in-person visits in our Westford and Shrewsbury locations. Our clinicians utilize evidence-based therapies to effectively treat a wide range of issues that affect one’s quality of life. Treatment modalities include psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems, mind-body approaches, animal-assisted therapy, EMDR and trauma-focused therapies.
Emily Bloch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Amherst, MA 01004
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with people feeling challenged by relationships, work, parenting (from pregnancy through empty nest), and aging, as well as people struggling with trauma, grief, and loss. I start from the position that past experiences and attachments have profound effects on our everyday lives, and our abilities to move forward. I have an interest in working with those who navigate multiple cultures and communities (through, for example, racial identity, class background, immigration, religion, gender, and sexuality), as well as those who work in education, healthcare, nonprofit, and creative fields.
I specialize in working with people feeling challenged by relationships, work, parenting (from pregnancy through empty nest), and aging, as well as people struggling with trauma, grief, and loss. I start from the position that past experiences and attachments have profound effects on our everyday lives, and our abilities to move forward. I have an interest in working with those who navigate multiple cultures and communities (through, for example, racial identity, class background, immigration, religion, gender, and sexuality), as well as those who work in education, healthcare, nonprofit, and creative fields.
Renee Grelecki
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Easthampton, MA 01027 (Online Only)
I work with individuals to strengthen their sense of choice and meaning in their lives. I believe we can emerge more whole when we get curious about the parts of us that seem inglorious. I do not believe in oversimplifying the human condition into "good" or "bad" because there is more truth in the spectrum. I want therapy to be accessible, helpful and grounded in the reality that we live our day-to-day lives outside the therapy office. Good therapy extends beyond one hour a week; good therapy informs how we relate to, engage with and move through the real world.
I work with individuals to strengthen their sense of choice and meaning in their lives. I believe we can emerge more whole when we get curious about the parts of us that seem inglorious. I do not believe in oversimplifying the human condition into "good" or "bad" because there is more truth in the spectrum. I want therapy to be accessible, helpful and grounded in the reality that we live our day-to-day lives outside the therapy office. Good therapy extends beyond one hour a week; good therapy informs how we relate to, engage with and move through the real world.
Monesha Chari
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Cambridge, MA 02139 (Online Only)
I believe we all have an innate capacity for healing. However, chronic experiences of anxiety, fear, & loneliness can threaten our sense of safety & impede our ability to heal. This may make managing big emotions alone feel daunting, especially if our past experiences have discouraged us from doing so. As your therapist, I will support you in navigating these changing tides. Together, we will confront and understand these wounds and sore spots, creating a safe, & supported space to explore your feelings & experiences, fostering growth & resilience. I will walk with you, side-by-side, until you are ready to run on your own.
I believe we all have an innate capacity for healing. However, chronic experiences of anxiety, fear, & loneliness can threaten our sense of safety & impede our ability to heal. This may make managing big emotions alone feel daunting, especially if our past experiences have discouraged us from doing so. As your therapist, I will support you in navigating these changing tides. Together, we will confront and understand these wounds and sore spots, creating a safe, & supported space to explore your feelings & experiences, fostering growth & resilience. I will walk with you, side-by-side, until you are ready to run on your own.
Courtney Weinberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Longmeadow, MA 01106
I have been a Clinician in the mental health field for over 9 years, working with adults, adolescents, and families in a variety of different roles. While I am comfortable working with a variety of mental and behavioral health concerns, I particularly enjoy helping people overcome depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationships challenges. My hope is to support you through life changes in a way that contributes to increased self esteem and confidence in yourself and your abilities. I strongly feel that everyone can benefit from therapy. Please reach out to me if you have any questions.
I have been a Clinician in the mental health field for over 9 years, working with adults, adolescents, and families in a variety of different roles. While I am comfortable working with a variety of mental and behavioral health concerns, I particularly enjoy helping people overcome depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationships challenges. My hope is to support you through life changes in a way that contributes to increased self esteem and confidence in yourself and your abilities. I strongly feel that everyone can benefit from therapy. Please reach out to me if you have any questions.
Keisha Barnes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, PIP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02114 (Online Only)
Emotions like anxiety, sadness and shame are so overwhelming that it feels like your body could shatter from all of your feelings. A painful childhood, challenging relationships, loss or another distressing experience has left you feeling hopeless. You've never been able to explain what feeling abandoned is like, or why it's so hard to trust, so you feel more isolated in being misunderstood. You have some regrets on how you've responded or acted in the past while you were just trying to survive or feel connection.
Emotions like anxiety, sadness and shame are so overwhelming that it feels like your body could shatter from all of your feelings. A painful childhood, challenging relationships, loss or another distressing experience has left you feeling hopeless. You've never been able to explain what feeling abandoned is like, or why it's so hard to trust, so you feel more isolated in being misunderstood. You have some regrets on how you've responded or acted in the past while you were just trying to survive or feel connection.
Corinne Lofchie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Watertown, MA 02472
Waitlist for new clients
With a warm and compassionate presence, I serve as a guide for you to connect to your authentic self by experiencing emotions in a safe, supportive, and reflective space. This process is one that leads to healing, as well as thriving.
With a warm and compassionate presence, I serve as a guide for you to connect to your authentic self by experiencing emotions in a safe, supportive, and reflective space. This process is one that leads to healing, as well as thriving.
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AEDP Therapists
Who is AEDP therapy for?
Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) is for adults who have experienced emotional pain in the past that, because it has not been adequately addressed and processed, interferes with current functioning. The problems might manifest in a number of different ways, from excessive anger to relationship difficulties to PTSD to eating disorders, poor self-esteem, and depression. They may also be accompanied by physiological symptoms. AEDP helps people accept and digest challenging emotional experiences.
Why do people need AEDP?
People need AEDP as a way to manage distressing emotions—including anger, shame, and guilt—that in some way hamper the ability to function and form satisfying relationships in the present. The therapist-client relationship is believed to provide corrective emotional and relational experiences that facilitate positive changes in brain function, forge pathways for processing traumatic experiences, and allow resolution of emotional pain.
What happens in AEDP therapy?
Once individuals have established a strong bond with the AEDP therapist and the therapist has established a safe and secure environment, clients are encouraged to explore their most painful emotional experiences. They may be asked to pay attention to disquieting body sensations as well as to psychological discomfort. Individuals learn how to process emotions, rather than avoid them. Through the strength of the therapist-client bond, each session is intended to provide a powerful positive experience for individuals, enabling growth.
What problems does AEDP treat?
AEDP is intended to treat the unprocessed emotional pain caused by earlier distressing experiences, which commonly includes behavioral avoidance of current situations and experiences for fear that they will reactivate painful feelings. Emotional pain and avoidant behavior play a role in a wide array of mental health conditions, which is why AEDP is applied to the treatment of a range of disorders including depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship difficulties, and eating disorders.