Therapists in Arlington, MA

Core Healing Therapy offers individual and family therapy. Referrals are welcome for children, teenagers, and adults who suffer from Anxiety, Depression, CPTSD/PTSD, Suicidal Ideations, Self Harm, OCD, School Issues, Family Conflict, Mood Disorders, and more.

Accepting new clients! We all go through phases in life. Some days are sunny and some others with a lot of rain and storm. Anxiety, depression,life transitions,pre-postpartum anxiety&depression, difficulty focusing, and relationship problems with loved ones and/or in a professional setting are only a few of the problems every person deals in their life at some point. Even though they are part of our nature, these symptoms could be very overwhelming.

I am providing individual & family counseling and group therapy both online & in person. If you are experiencing OCD, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma/PTSD, Relationship and Self Esteem difficulties, I am here to support you! I gained extensive clinical and teaching experiences while helping multicultural families and international college/grad students in the area. While motivating you to gain new tools and skill-sets you need to thrive, I create a collaborative, compassionate and non-judgmental environment where you are empowered and also challenged to increase self awareness to create positive changes in your lives.

As a Cognitive-Behavioral therapist certified in Parent Child Interaction Therapy (www.pcit.org) and trained in DBT for children, I help children and parents learn the skills needed to manage social, behavioral and emotional challenges, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, life and family stress. My approach is collaborative, practical and guided by core behavioral and relational principles to help parents & children navigate their lives, regain control, respond more effectively to their challenges, and, ultimately, thrive.

Individuals, couples or families I counsel are motivated to reach their potential, build healthy and meaningful relationships and make a positive impact. I help people who have had some success in personal or professional life but anxiety, stress, ambivalence, fear, conflict or difficult relationships are holding them back. Couples I work with want a thriving relationship but struggle with communication, deeper connection, shared reality or intimacy. Families want harmony but struggle with conflict, disconnection and/or a member with a mental/physical health problem.

I see therapy as a place to practice courage and honesty, with the goal of creating more joy, humor, flexibility, and play in one's life, relationships, and work. I often see individuals dealing with complex issues such as depression, grief/loss, anxiety, recovery from trauma/abuse or neglect, postpartum or parenting issues, child emotional or behavioral concerns, relationship conflicts, or identity/life transitions. My approach is collaborative, empathic, and interactive, creating an environment in which to help you better understand, relate to, and address the challenges you are experiencing.

I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults with matters relating to law and mental health. I help clients resolve challenges regarding anxiety, depression, relationships, divorce, child custody, school/work adjustment and transitioning homes adjustment. Additionally, I help clients of all ages face day to day life challenges.

Samantha (Sam) Prescott is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has 7 years of experience in the mental health field, including in-home family work, crisis intervention, and clinical outpatient with diverse populations. Throughout Sam’s clinical experience, she has addressed depression, anxiety, trauma, relationships, self-esteem, and substance misuse with individuals, couples, and families. Sam emphasizes the importance of collaboration within counseling and welcomes an atmosphere of fluid feedback to help make the most of your therapy experience.

Are you pregnant, or in the postpartum time struggling with adjustment to an expanding family with new needs and roles? Are you grieving the loss of a pregnancy or struggling with becoming pregnant? I am a trained and experienced perinatal psychotherapist to walk with you on this journey of family planning, transition, adjustment, mood and anxiety changes. Support during this time can be critical for individuals in the reproductive years, and for the family as a whole.

Are you a pregnant or postpartum mom having a hard time during this period? An adolescent going away to college? Moving to a new school or a new city? All of these life transitions can bring excitement but it can also bring up doubt, stress, loneliness, frustration and many other unexpected emotions and feelings. These emotions can be hard to deal with and I'm glad you are taking the first step to inner peace and total wellness. You have decided to work on the most important person in your life YOU There are things you know could be better & they truly can! Let me help you find balance and reestablish hope for better days ahead.

My Ideal client: 36 yo male, divorced, with two children. The patient was incarcerated 16 years, due to drug addiction/trafficking. He spent his early childhood living with his mother and father, who sexually abused him. They were also addicted to drugs due to their childhood experiences of being abused. The patient's parents also prostituted him in exchange for drugs for others. The patient turned to drugs to escape the pain, embarrassment, and overall trauma from his childhood. He now wants sobriety and to overcome his trauma, which includes flashbacks and negative self-image, self-hatred, and hatred of his parents.