Therapists in Massachusetts

Are there times when you feel anxious, sad, or uncertain? Do you have difficulty coping with your stressors and find that you often push or run away from unwanted thoughts and feelings? You have taken the brave first step to search for a clinician who may fit your needs. Clients who come to me can expect a trusting, compassionate, respectful therapeutic environment that fosters creating positive solutions. We will work together to address your unique needs and challenges in a non-judgmental, safe environment.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who values individualized, person-centered psychotherapy where the therapeutic relationship is the catalyst for change, growth, and healing. I have worked with varying age groups across residential, in-home, and outpatient settings. I specialize in treating adolescents, young adults, and adults struggling with OCD, substance use, depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem issues, relationship challenges, and difficult life circumstances.

I accept health Insurances (Not Self-Pay). Have you been going through a difficult time lately and looking for extra support and guidance? Have you been seeking positive changes in your life? Have you been searching for genuine healing for your suffering? Welcome! I will walk beside you as you take steps toward the life that you desire. My clinical focuses are: Stress Management, Relationships, Anxiety, Depression, Unwanted Behavior, Emotional Eating, repetitive negative Thoughts, Lack of confidence, and Loneliness.

As a former teacher turned therapist, I have developed a strong counseling tool box. I specialize in supporting adolescents/teens and adults find ways to cope with trauma and loss, manage anxiety and depression, develop problem solving strategies and social skills, overcome substance abuse and low self-esteem, and manage family conflict. I am also able to help the individuals I work with to develop executive functioning and advocacy skills at school, home, and in the community. I utilize humor, unconditional positive regard, and curiosity to create a safe and productive space for you to grow.

We work well with people throughout the age range, whether it is a child struggling in school, an adult overwhelmed by life's demands, or a senior citizen in need of support, we are prepared and eager to help. While your relationship with your therapist is central, we focus on RESULTS: With a dynamic mix of positive psychology and evidence-based treatment, it's our mission to help you to feel better & do better in your life.

I provide primarily in-person psychotherapy at my office in Teele Square, Somerville. My approach is based on psychodynamic, family, and CBT paradigms. Different paradigms make different implicit assumptions about your self and the goals of therapy: Psychodynamic looks at the internal and interpersonal; family looks back in time; and CBT looks at present overt dynamics. Pragmatically, this means that our work together will be spent learning about your goals, how you see yourself in relationship to those goals, and what stands between you and achieving those goals.

Relationship troubles? Looking for an excellent guide through these times of great uncertainty? We are here to help! As a group practice in Massachusetts, specializing in couples work and individual therapy, our team has a special focus on creating therapies for everyone, including those from underserved communities that have the greatest need for representation in mental health. Whether you are focusing on building communication, decision-making skills, or are needing affair recovery we're here to offer our expert guidance, available exclusively via Telehealth.

I specialize in working with clients who have experienced Loss, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Relationship Conflicts, ADHD in addition to others. I work with these clients to build on their coping skills to guide them in reaching their goals. I assist clients in building awareness of their symptoms as well as increasing coping skills to manage and ultimately reduce their intrusive symptoms and return to their previous functioning or create a new healthy lifestyle.

As a Licensed Therapist, I have dedicated my career to empowering individuals, helping them to recognize their full potential. I believe therapy to be an investment in your own happiness and aim to create an environment that will make you enthusiastic about therapy and the commitment to developing a more authentic relationship with yourself and others. Therapy can be a powerful and exciting experience. I offer therapy to individuals, couples, and families. Together, we will identify problematic beliefs/behaviors/feelings and work towards surrendering destructive habits/thoughts/feelings that no longer serve you, causing emotional difficulties and/or personal problems.

Mental health problems can affect even the strongest people and take the joy from life. Finding the right treatment can be overwhelming but at Handel Behavioral Health, we do our best to make this as easy as possible so you can begin your counseling or psychiatry and get on the road to recovery. Your mental health is your health and we believe your health is the most important thing in life. Taking care of yourself doesn’t mean you can’t ask for help, and we’re here and ready for when you do!

I believe that good therapy brings people closer to the things that matter in their lives. Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, burned out, or struggling with anxiety or depression can be both a signal of how much distance exists between you and what matters as well as a barrier to change.

By interweaving different types of therapy, we collaborate towards your goals in a way that's effective and respectful of your time, energy and money. Each session can be useful - I track this carefully by asking for feedback and by giving choices on how we work together. The time in-between sessions also is used - through practice 'homework' we choose individually, as a couple or as a family, or through observation/thinking. This helps us to identify what helps you to change or restrains you from change - we can then work together from an attitude of curiosity rather than "shoulds".

Do you think you may have ADHD or Autism? Have you struggled to assert boundaries at work, with family, & partners? Have you felt curious about exploring different pronouns and gender identity? Do you feel bad that you have a disability and don't know how to tell your friends that you can't do certain activities? You may have goals to tell your friends your preferred pronouns. Goals to get a diagnosis for your disability & curious about medication, goals to reevaluate your relationship with cannabis/alcohol. You may feel shame & anger about your childhood & the way your parents handled your behavior.

Noel Coakley is an LMHC) with a Master's in Counseling from Lesley and M.A. in Special Education from UMass Boston. He founded the Boston Center for Contemplative Practice to create a welcoming space for anyone to explore their personal experience and discover how they can contribute to expanding consciousness in their community & the world as a whole. Noel is also a certified yoga instructor and has been practicing meditation and yoga for 25 years. He is a father, husband, brother, musician, and friend to a dog named Jerry. He offers Buddhist influenced psychotherapy in the Greater Boston area. www.thebccp.com

My ideal client is someone who is willing to work with me in order to achieve their goal. This includes being able to have back and forth conversation around ways to achieve that goal, as well as have the more difficult conversations when it comes to road blocks and the occasional self sabotaging behavior. I will always be honest in my assessments, and thoughts, and my hope would be that my client is as well.

With over twenty five years of clinical experience, I help people who struggle with their relationships. Weather you are involved with a complicated parter, struggling in your marriage, dealing with infidelity, co-dependency, or addiction; considering uncoupling, starting over, or grieving the loss of the one you love, I will help you get to the heart of the matter. Then you can heal what you need to heal and make loving and authentic choices for yourself. It IS possible to have happy, healthy, fun, playful and passionate relationships in your life. If that is what your heart desires.I very much look forward to working with you.

Feeling burdened? People come to therapy when they feel stuck, suffering, or passing through a life transition that shocks or baffles them. People come for help to learn to accept themselves or make changes in their lives. But, old habits get in the way of attaining goals, connecting with people, and enjoying the richness of life. There is therapeutic magic in understanding and expressing the internal parts of ourselves that feel in conflict. Here, you learn ways to quiet the inner dialogue enough so that you can feel free to listen and take action to promote your own well-being.

Welcome to Careful Counseling, a small, community-oriented, holistic psychotherapy practice where we provide comprehensive mental health support tailored to individuals seeking effective and evidence-based solutions to various psychological challenges. At our facility, we serve a diverse range of clients, each with unique backgrounds, experiences, and concerns. Our clients come from all walks of life, encompassing individuals of different ages, genders, cultural backgrounds, and socioeconomic statuses. They may be struggling with a multitude of issues, including anxiety disorders, depression, trauma and PTSD, stress management, and sleep disorders. Our approach is client-centered, collaborative, and goal-oriented. Through the application of evidence-based CBT techniques, such as cognitive restructuring, behavioral activation, exposure therapy, and mindfulness-based interventions, we empower our clients to develop practical skills and coping strategies to address their challenges effectively.

I am licensed in Massachusetts Maryland, Vermont and Arizona with 27 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & parenting issues. I also specialize in working with people and families dealing with cancer at all stages. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!