Therapists in Boston, MA

I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor with extensive experience treating a wide variety of mental health issues including but not limited to addiction, mood disorders (depression, anxiety) psychosis, adjustment disorder and PTSD. I work with clients to build insight and to develop a greater understanding of self in order to improve current and/or work towards identified treatment goals. My intent is for clients to feel supported, listen to and understood during sessions. As we are able to develop a trusting therapeutic relationship.

Anxiety, worry, the pandemic, and isolation affect us all. Through experience and knowledge, my therapeutic style will effectively address you as a human first and diagnosis last, if at all. I am a competent counselor, a twin, and a friendly face - all labels worn in my approach with pride. With these identifiers and years of experience, most clients find therapy with me rewarding and long-lasting. If you're looking for authentic, empathetic, and direct, let's set up a time to chat.

Sometimes it’s difficult to ask for help. But if you’re here, you are already that much closer to bettering yourself. Times have been very difficult, so know that you are not alone. Together we will identify your needs and struggles, and also reinforce your strengths that you may not even know you have. We will get you motivated, make you feel more confident and create the best coping skills for you to deal with daily struggles and to get you on with your life!

Are you finding yourself struggling to get through your day? Having trouble motivating yourself to take that next step? Are you having challenges in your personal relationships? Everyone struggles with these issues but despite how difficult and overwhelming it may feel, the first step to change can be reaching out to a therapist. While it may be hard to reach out, you will be better off for it in the long run. Whether you are dealing with feelings of sadness, overwhelmed in your day to day life, general stress, or anxiety/depression, I know that together we can build a plan to address and improve your future.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist located in Boston, MA providing individual therapy for adults and older adults. I am also a clinician and researcher at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Harvard Medical School (HMS). I started this private practice to bring the latest advances in clinical psychology to people like you. My mission is to equip you with evidence-based skills to improve your cognitive (how we think), behavioral (what we do), and emotional (how we feel) functioning.

I believe balance is the key to leading a happy, successful life. The focus of my practice is helping individuals, couples, & families in overcoming life's difficulties. I believe in a proactive, collaborative approach to counseling, where you are actively engaged in making real changes in your life. We will develop develop a plan of action to turn these goals into a reality. Whether you're young or old, an individual, a couple, or a family, call me today and take the first step to living a positive, balanced life.

Gerald, a seasoned and dedicated board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC), boasts an extensive career spanning over three decades, during which he has passionately served diverse clientele across various settings. His primary focus lies in alleviating the burdens associated with mental health challenges, underscoring his commitment to fostering holistic well-being. With a mission to dismantle the stigmas enveloping mental health, Gerald strives to create a compassionate and understanding environment for his patients and their families.

Hello and welcome! My name is Malachy. I’m so happy that you have taken on this journey of growth and healing. I’m a licensed professional clinical counselor and love working with people from different walks of life, backgrounds and cultures. As a counselor I’m here to help empower you to find and unlock the answers that are within you. Together as a team we will explore what you would like to work through in the way that best fits your needs. I believe in holding a respectful, supportive, validating and healing space for people I work with. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, phase of life issues and trauma.

I am a "generalist" and clinically serve individuals, couples and families across all phases of development (from pre-teens and adolescents through to older adults). Psychotherapy is a process designed to increase general mental health and well-being by clarifying goals and values, strengthening psychological weaknesses, and learning more effective and sophisticated strategies to better manage emotional, social and internal (e.g. thoughts) life. Through a gentle but focused conversational style, I utilize the latest clinical research and theory to construct a collaborative and personally-tailored treatment plan that aims for symptom relief and performance enhancement.

Is stress/anxiety preventing you from getting more enjoyment out of life? I can help you manage it better so you're able to focus on the things that are important to you. Diagnosed with cancer or other serious illness? I can help you cope with that & incorporate it into your day-to-day life. Other areas of focus include couples counseling, workplace issues, relationship issues, behavioral concerns, & parenting. Adapting to a new normal takes time and in some instances takes help. Counseling is one way to receive that help. Now accepting new clients and now also offering 20-minute check-ins.

Update MAY 2023. COVID. 3 years and counting! Finally, the headlines we've waited for: "NO more MASKS! says CDC." But the latest data still show persisting infection "morbidity" (ie, how many out of 100 get it) and "mortality" in Mass. Well, it's no wonder we - ALL of us - still feel stressed! Wonder, Who cares, anyway? Read on...

I have been working with families and couples in various configurations and locations since 1972. In addition to being a Licensed Family Therapist, I am also a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, and Nationally Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. I have taught courses in Ethics, Substance Abuse, Sexuality, and other subjects in the Graduate School Of Counseling at UMass/Boston. Primarily, my work is about family and couple relationships. In 2012, I was awarded the Schiller Prize for my work with fathers, daughters, and sexuality by AASECT. I am an AAMFT Approved Supervisor, and train therapists.

While we are fully aware of what is happening at the conscious level, we have no idea what information is stored in the unconscious. For the most part, the source of most of our problems is stored in the unconscious. I help patients verbalize and get in touch with their unconscious, leading to a successful treatment. I Work with adults diagnosed with a psychotic mental disorder; highly functional patients, however, under psychotic medications. I also have experience working with individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar, depression, and narcissistic personality disorder.

Your life is complicated, and you are doing your best to keep all the pieces organized. Some aspects of your life are out of alignment and causing distress, anxiety, and leaving you unfulfilled. Maybe some experiences have stripped away your sense of control, self-worth, and dignity. It’s hard to admit that. My clients are motivated to improve the quality of their lives. They may not know exactly how to make this happen when we begin working together, but they know they want to be healthier and happier. In addition, many of my clients identify as LGBTQ+ and prefer to work with someone that is part of the community.

Congratulations! It takes courage to search for a therapist. Are you searching for a therapist because you feel stressed, worried, anxious, or overwhelmed? Are you looking for a therapist to support you while you struggle over problems with your career or your relationships? Or how to make changes in your career or relationships? Or, maybe you have decided it is time to explore and resolve those personal issues that keep popping up again and again - the ones you cannot ignore any longer? Perhaps I am that therapist. Contact me for a free consult or visit my website at www.contemplativepsychologist.com