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Ryan Mason Hatlelid
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02110
My experience centers on working with adults on presenting issues like mood disorders, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, and anger management.
Whether managing short-term or long-term stress, I value making a space for clients to take a moment to stop, step back from what they're doing and take a look from the outside. In a comfortable space with a supportive therapeutic relationship, clients can best understand themselves and disentangle the challenges of daily life. With that understanding, I believe in helping clients identify what defines them as an individual, and how to best fulfill the things in life that are important to them. I also value awareness of identities relating to culture, ethnicity, gender and sex, and how they affect clients' values and goals.
My experience centers on working with adults on presenting issues like mood disorders, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, and anger management.
Whether managing short-term or long-term stress, I value making a space for clients to take a moment to stop, step back from what they're doing and take a look from the outside. In a comfortable space with a supportive therapeutic relationship, clients can best understand themselves and disentangle the challenges of daily life. With that understanding, I believe in helping clients identify what defines them as an individual, and how to best fulfill the things in life that are important to them. I also value awareness of identities relating to culture, ethnicity, gender and sex, and how they affect clients' values and goals.
(857) 524-2988 View (857) 524-2988
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Sandra Ferreira
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, MS, LMHC, LPCC
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02110
Do you want to find a meaningful and happy life? Call us now. Offices in Huntington Beach, Hemet, CA and Boston, MA. (ESPAÑOL, English, Português). Holistic approach w/ techniques tailored to your needs. In person + Online. Extensive knowledge in Psychological Assessments to Immigration processes (Hardship Letters), as well as acculturation issues and the psychology of the immigrant. I offer EAP consulting services to corporations. I work w/alternative techniques such as Hypnotherapy, Past Life Regression, Reiki, Guided Imagery, Meditation, Flower Remedies, Anger Management Courses, along w/ CBT and verbal techn. w/great success.
Do you want to find a meaningful and happy life? Call us now. Offices in Huntington Beach, Hemet, CA and Boston, MA. (ESPAÑOL, English, Português). Holistic approach w/ techniques tailored to your needs. In person + Online. Extensive knowledge in Psychological Assessments to Immigration processes (Hardship Letters), as well as acculturation issues and the psychology of the immigrant. I offer EAP consulting services to corporations. I work w/alternative techniques such as Hypnotherapy, Past Life Regression, Reiki, Guided Imagery, Meditation, Flower Remedies, Anger Management Courses, along w/ CBT and verbal techn. w/great success.
(562) 373-6283 View (562) 373-6283
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Stephanie Baird
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02199  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Practicing since 1999, I have extensive experience treating PTSD/trauma (sexual abuse/assault, partner violence, etc.) and anxiety with EMDR. I'm an EMDRIA approved consultant (for clinicians), preferring short-term EMDR clients. I have a sexual health certification and am comfortable working with consenting non-monogamy, TGNC, and am kink-aware. We use your strengths to overcome current and historical obstacles, including burnout and life stress. Also, now offering private pay intensive EMDR sessions as my ongoing practice is full. Go to stephaniebairdlmhc.wordpress.com for info. I have a small 2-day a week practice.
Practicing since 1999, I have extensive experience treating PTSD/trauma (sexual abuse/assault, partner violence, etc.) and anxiety with EMDR. I'm an EMDRIA approved consultant (for clinicians), preferring short-term EMDR clients. I have a sexual health certification and am comfortable working with consenting non-monogamy, TGNC, and am kink-aware. We use your strengths to overcome current and historical obstacles, including burnout and life stress. Also, now offering private pay intensive EMDR sessions as my ongoing practice is full. Go to stephaniebairdlmhc.wordpress.com for info. I have a small 2-day a week practice.
(617) 997-0367 View (617) 997-0367
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Melissa Rodrigues
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02108  (Online Only)
I am a Portuguese speaking therapist that empowers individuals to achieve their life goals. My passion to empower individuals has been the driving force behind my practice with a focus on working with persons across the lifespan who struggle with mood and substance abuse disorders, grief, trauma, anxiety, and depression. I work with clients to manage their mental health symptoms rather than be defined by them so that they may achieve balance. As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, EMDR & EFT Therapist, and Reiki Practitioner I use a trauma-informed, somatic approach to therapy.
I am a Portuguese speaking therapist that empowers individuals to achieve their life goals. My passion to empower individuals has been the driving force behind my practice with a focus on working with persons across the lifespan who struggle with mood and substance abuse disorders, grief, trauma, anxiety, and depression. I work with clients to manage their mental health symptoms rather than be defined by them so that they may achieve balance. As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, EMDR & EFT Therapist, and Reiki Practitioner I use a trauma-informed, somatic approach to therapy.
(351) 200-8663 View (351) 200-8663
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David Friedler
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LMHC, LPCC, MPH
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02130
As a psychotherapist, I am continually committed to providing a safe and supportive experience for my clients. Using traditional and more current modalities I work to help people address behaviors that may affect interpersonal, relational, and career challenges. All are welcomed in therapy to learn new ways to manage the obstacles to personal social and occupational wellbeing. I work with people around longstanding issues of depression and anxiety, relationship difficulties, as well as adjustment to educational and career transitions.
As a psychotherapist, I am continually committed to providing a safe and supportive experience for my clients. Using traditional and more current modalities I work to help people address behaviors that may affect interpersonal, relational, and career challenges. All are welcomed in therapy to learn new ways to manage the obstacles to personal social and occupational wellbeing. I work with people around longstanding issues of depression and anxiety, relationship difficulties, as well as adjustment to educational and career transitions.
(617) 390-8074 View (617) 390-8074
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Ana Santana Ogando
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02130  (Online Only)
All clients are welcome in this space. Are you willing to work through it? Where’s the obstacle? Are you ready to open yourself and accept who you are or Who you could become? This world has been challenging and inflexible. Interest, transparency and commitment are the key to start working together. My experience working with different cultures, social background and reality reinforce us to understand different issues from different perspective. In this space you will be validated.
All clients are welcome in this space. Are you willing to work through it? Where’s the obstacle? Are you ready to open yourself and accept who you are or Who you could become? This world has been challenging and inflexible. Interest, transparency and commitment are the key to start working together. My experience working with different cultures, social background and reality reinforce us to understand different issues from different perspective. In this space you will be validated.
(339) 217-6532 View (339) 217-6532
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Maria Swanson
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02135  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! I work with a diverse age range of adults through individual therapy. Much of what I do is to help people recognize and accept their emotions, set effective boundaries, build capacity for empathy and perspective-taking, and gain insight around their relationship dynamics and identities. My approach often focuses on the influences of systems of power & control in our lives and relationships, which I find to be deeply intertwined with our experiences of mental health.
Welcome! I work with a diverse age range of adults through individual therapy. Much of what I do is to help people recognize and accept their emotions, set effective boundaries, build capacity for empathy and perspective-taking, and gain insight around their relationship dynamics and identities. My approach often focuses on the influences of systems of power & control in our lives and relationships, which I find to be deeply intertwined with our experiences of mental health.
(617) 652-5225 View (617) 652-5225
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Sharnelle Branyon
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LADC 1, AADC, ICAADC
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02116  (Online Only)
Licensed in Massachusetts and Connecticut - “I couldn’t heal because I kept pretending, I wasn’t hurt”. My goal is to provide you with space to make sense of your past, organize your thoughts, gain a perspective while making difficult decisions, process life events, understand yourself better, as well as be challenged and grow in a space that is safe.
Licensed in Massachusetts and Connecticut - “I couldn’t heal because I kept pretending, I wasn’t hurt”. My goal is to provide you with space to make sense of your past, organize your thoughts, gain a perspective while making difficult decisions, process life events, understand yourself better, as well as be challenged and grow in a space that is safe.
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Heads Held High Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02116  (Online Only)
Are you a queer or trans person who struggles to find a therapist who understands you? Do you find that you often have to educate therapists, who are allies, but don't quite have the cultural understanding of someone who's a part of the community themselves? We are here to help.
Are you a queer or trans person who struggles to find a therapist who understands you? Do you find that you often have to educate therapists, who are allies, but don't quite have the cultural understanding of someone who's a part of the community themselves? We are here to help.
(857) 877-3999 View (857) 877-3999
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Kathleen Caringi
Counselor, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02108  (Online Only)
HI! If you are ready to make some changes, I am ready to help. With more than 20 years of experience as a Clinician I enjoy working with those who find themselves ready to explore ways in which they want their own lives to feel better or different. My experience is extensive in working with those who have a history of traumatic experiences, anxiety, depression, stage of life changes, relationship issues, and self-esteem struggles. I also work well with those who may be experiencing new difficulties for the first time or who may be reaching out for the first time.
HI! If you are ready to make some changes, I am ready to help. With more than 20 years of experience as a Clinician I enjoy working with those who find themselves ready to explore ways in which they want their own lives to feel better or different. My experience is extensive in working with those who have a history of traumatic experiences, anxiety, depression, stage of life changes, relationship issues, and self-esteem struggles. I also work well with those who may be experiencing new difficulties for the first time or who may be reaching out for the first time.
(413) 848-6822 View (413) 848-6822
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Dr. Sheri Shahriar
MA, PsyaD
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02114  (Online Only)
Oftentimes we face challenges that block us from leading a satisfying life or even reach our greatest potential. These roadblocks can be difficult to understand and even harder to work through them ourselves. My passion is to provide individuals with a compassionate emotional space where feelings, thoughts and ideas can be safely expressed, giving way to a deeper understanding and clarity of the self.
Oftentimes we face challenges that block us from leading a satisfying life or even reach our greatest potential. These roadblocks can be difficult to understand and even harder to work through them ourselves. My passion is to provide individuals with a compassionate emotional space where feelings, thoughts and ideas can be safely expressed, giving way to a deeper understanding and clarity of the self.
(781) 517-9691 View (781) 517-9691
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Kelley Costello
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02116
Life can be challenging, and relationships can be complicated. My goal is to help you navigate the journey, find and speak your truth, and help you live the life you love and are at peace with. Through my large scope of training and education, I've developed a practice style that encourages exploration of your inner world with practical application to the current concerns in your life. I want to help you understand your thoughts and feelings better to find confidence, inner-strength, and happiness. My style is authentic, conversational, and I provide feedback and insight.
Life can be challenging, and relationships can be complicated. My goal is to help you navigate the journey, find and speak your truth, and help you live the life you love and are at peace with. Through my large scope of training and education, I've developed a practice style that encourages exploration of your inner world with practical application to the current concerns in your life. I want to help you understand your thoughts and feelings better to find confidence, inner-strength, and happiness. My style is authentic, conversational, and I provide feedback and insight.
(508) 342-5035 View (508) 342-5035
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Maria Droste Counseling Services
Counselor, LMFT, LMHC, LICSW
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02110
Maria Droste Counseling Services in a small non profit, outpatient mental-health counseling and holistic therapy agency. We have been serving the South Shore, Greater Boston and Metro-West communities with compassionate care for since 1992. We offer our services to individuals, children, families, marriage, and couples therapy. Maria Droste Counseling Services provides affordable mental health and holistic therapies. Services are in person and teletherapy throughout the State of Massachusetts
Maria Droste Counseling Services in a small non profit, outpatient mental-health counseling and holistic therapy agency. We have been serving the South Shore, Greater Boston and Metro-West communities with compassionate care for since 1992. We offer our services to individuals, children, families, marriage, and couples therapy. Maria Droste Counseling Services provides affordable mental health and holistic therapies. Services are in person and teletherapy throughout the State of Massachusetts
(617) 676-2352 View (617) 676-2352
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Judy Ashway
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, BCD, ACSW
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02108
I have been a child & adolescent therapist for 49yrs., & I enjoy my work greatly. I also work with parents who want advice and guidance about parenting skills. Children can change much faster than adults, and that is why I love working with young people. I try to support their strengths, encourage their creativity, relate to them with warmth and humor. I also work with parents with children, and with parents with teens if teens want me to. I like the challenge of connecting with both children and teens, ages 4 to 20. Connecting requires intuition and open-heartedness.
I have been a child & adolescent therapist for 49yrs., & I enjoy my work greatly. I also work with parents who want advice and guidance about parenting skills. Children can change much faster than adults, and that is why I love working with young people. I try to support their strengths, encourage their creativity, relate to them with warmth and humor. I also work with parents with children, and with parents with teens if teens want me to. I like the challenge of connecting with both children and teens, ages 4 to 20. Connecting requires intuition and open-heartedness.
(617) 682-9018 View (617) 682-9018
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Kerry C Duarte
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CIMHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02101  (Online Only)
I started an online mental health practice called Ray of Light Wellness in 2017. The practice has expanded into a group practice. I am excited to announce that Ray of Light Wellness LLC will finally be able to take new clients again with the help of more clinicians assisting me! My mission has been to provide effective, accessible, and affordable services. I am licensed in MA, RI, and CT. The practice currently meet with adult clients 18 & over. As a therapist I am currently booked but therapists working with me are open to new clients. Feel free to email me and I will match you with a therapist who can work with you on your goals.
I started an online mental health practice called Ray of Light Wellness in 2017. The practice has expanded into a group practice. I am excited to announce that Ray of Light Wellness LLC will finally be able to take new clients again with the help of more clinicians assisting me! My mission has been to provide effective, accessible, and affordable services. I am licensed in MA, RI, and CT. The practice currently meet with adult clients 18 & over. As a therapist I am currently booked but therapists working with me are open to new clients. Feel free to email me and I will match you with a therapist who can work with you on your goals.
(774) 295-5591 View (774) 295-5591
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RAI Counseling Services LLC
Counselor, LMHC, LICSW, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02215  (Online Only)
We have openings for virtual/video sessions! RAI Counseling Services LLC has a team of counselors from diverse backgrounds, who are passionate about helping others. We believe in taking brave steps toward healing, living and growth. If you're experiencing anxiety, racing thoughts, prolonged sadness and depression, distress due to traumatic experiences, grief, mood disorders, PPA/PPD, life transitions/stressors or you've been trying to gain as much control over your life as possible due to other chronic mental illnesses, we are here for you!
We have openings for virtual/video sessions! RAI Counseling Services LLC has a team of counselors from diverse backgrounds, who are passionate about helping others. We believe in taking brave steps toward healing, living and growth. If you're experiencing anxiety, racing thoughts, prolonged sadness and depression, distress due to traumatic experiences, grief, mood disorders, PPA/PPD, life transitions/stressors or you've been trying to gain as much control over your life as possible due to other chronic mental illnesses, we are here for you!
(508) 714-7110 View (508) 714-7110
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Deborah Madison Muench
Psychologist, PhD, BCBA
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02101  (Online Only)
Mental health problems diminish the quality of your life, but with the necessary tools in place, you can manage your difficulties with greater ease. I strive to help each client to live their best life. I work with adults, children and teens. A good part of my practice is devoted to working with college and graduate students, and adults with autism. My passion for helping others has spanned over 30 years. I am a licensed clinical and school psychologist, as well as a board-certified behavior analyst. I am licensed in 39 states through Psypact which is helpful when my clients travel for business or attend school out of state.
Mental health problems diminish the quality of your life, but with the necessary tools in place, you can manage your difficulties with greater ease. I strive to help each client to live their best life. I work with adults, children and teens. A good part of my practice is devoted to working with college and graduate students, and adults with autism. My passion for helping others has spanned over 30 years. I am a licensed clinical and school psychologist, as well as a board-certified behavior analyst. I am licensed in 39 states through Psypact which is helpful when my clients travel for business or attend school out of state.
(508) 812-7114 View (508) 812-7114
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Laura Silva
Counselor, MA, LicMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02199  (Online Only)
I provide traditional, holistic and transpersonal psychotherapy, empowering people with hope, skills for positive change and a path for total well being. I help Individuals feeling stuck, discontent,and desiring greater fulfillment. Clients love my work. I provide a natural approach to mental health. Working together, blocks and struggles are transformed, unlocking inner wisdom and personal power. For over 30+ years, I offer a compassionate, intuitive presence, healing the root cause of the problem. Clients express feeling greater clarity, integration, self acceptance and inner strength. I also teach inner skills of mindfulness, meditation and spiritual development.
I provide traditional, holistic and transpersonal psychotherapy, empowering people with hope, skills for positive change and a path for total well being. I help Individuals feeling stuck, discontent,and desiring greater fulfillment. Clients love my work. I provide a natural approach to mental health. Working together, blocks and struggles are transformed, unlocking inner wisdom and personal power. For over 30+ years, I offer a compassionate, intuitive presence, healing the root cause of the problem. Clients express feeling greater clarity, integration, self acceptance and inner strength. I also teach inner skills of mindfulness, meditation and spiritual development.
(978) 226-8901 View (978) 226-8901
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Anna Svetchnikov
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS, LSWA
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02134  (Online Only)
Individual clients welcome. In my professional journey, I've had the privilege of guiding thousands of clients from diverse backgrounds, each with their own unique stories and challenges. I help individuals cultivate a deep understanding of their emotions, fostering emotional intelligence that is crucial for personal growth. I strive to create a space where feelings are acknowledged and processed, to clear a path for success. Embracing wellbeing as a fundamental aspect of strength is at the heart of my approach. The goal is for you to become an insightful expert of your own life - past, present and future.
Individual clients welcome. In my professional journey, I've had the privilege of guiding thousands of clients from diverse backgrounds, each with their own unique stories and challenges. I help individuals cultivate a deep understanding of their emotions, fostering emotional intelligence that is crucial for personal growth. I strive to create a space where feelings are acknowledged and processed, to clear a path for success. Embracing wellbeing as a fundamental aspect of strength is at the heart of my approach. The goal is for you to become an insightful expert of your own life - past, present and future.
(339) 229-6995 View (339) 229-6995
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Building Mastery Wellness, PLLC
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02101  (Online Only)
Neurodiversity/Neurodivergent Friendly - I offer a unique client-centered telehealth counseling experience utilizing DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), strength-based, and expressive approaches. Clients can expect to learn mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotional regulation, and distress tolerance as well as skills for executive functioning issues. I am an ADHD Certified Clinical Service Provider so my proficiency regarding ADHD, Executive Functioning Disorders, and Emotional Regulation Disorders is up to speed with current knowledge and effective treatments.
Neurodiversity/Neurodivergent Friendly - I offer a unique client-centered telehealth counseling experience utilizing DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), strength-based, and expressive approaches. Clients can expect to learn mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotional regulation, and distress tolerance as well as skills for executive functioning issues. I am an ADHD Certified Clinical Service Provider so my proficiency regarding ADHD, Executive Functioning Disorders, and Emotional Regulation Disorders is up to speed with current knowledge and effective treatments.
(508) 504-1351 View (508) 504-1351
Anger Management Therapists

How long does therapy take for anger management?

Treatment duration depends on the person’s specific challenges and circumstances. There are treatments for anger problems that are shorter and more goal-oriented, like Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), which can last weeks to months. Others, like Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) may last between six months and a year, while a more intensive treatment, like psychodynamic therapy, is open-ended, and clients may see their therapist for a year or longer.

How do you know if you need therapy for anger management?

Everyone gets mad from time to time. But when angry outbursts become frequent and cause damage to relationships, whether at home or in the office, it may be a good time to look into therapy. A therapist can assess where a client’s anger may be coming from, suggest strategies for averting angry outbursts, and help a client create a plan to become a calmer version of themselves.

Is there medication for anger management?

Medications do exist that help people mitigate the feeling of anger, but these are reserved for people with anger-related psychiatric disorders, such as intermittent explosive disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, or in some cases borderline personality disorder. In these cases, antidepressant medications may be prescribed to help with the client’s symptoms. In most cases of anger management, however, talk therapy is the recommended treatment, along with lifestyle changes where relevant.

What’s the best way to encourage someone to seek help for anger issues?

It’s helpful to express your concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual’s behavior affected either themselves or others should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.