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Anna Banks Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Cambridge, MA 02138  (Online Only)
Have you ever wondered if you could live a fuller, happier life? Whether you are "too far gone" or "too messed up" to ever be okay? I’ve wondered that. In my journey, I've discovered that it's possible to struggle deeply, then rise higher than seems plausible. I've also found healing and wholeness is impossible without support from others. Now I have a passion to provide the care I've experienced to each of my clients. The support you need won't be the same as what I’ve needed. Because your story is not mine. But if you’re looking for someone who has walked a long road to wellness, consider reaching out!
Have you ever wondered if you could live a fuller, happier life? Whether you are "too far gone" or "too messed up" to ever be okay? I’ve wondered that. In my journey, I've discovered that it's possible to struggle deeply, then rise higher than seems plausible. I've also found healing and wholeness is impossible without support from others. Now I have a passion to provide the care I've experienced to each of my clients. The support you need won't be the same as what I’ve needed. Because your story is not mine. But if you’re looking for someone who has walked a long road to wellness, consider reaching out!
(617) 546-7500 View (617) 546-7500
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Dr. Agnes Y Man
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EdD, LICSW
Verified Verified
Quincy, MA 02169
Waitlist for new clients
Psalms 121 "I lift up my eyes to the mountains where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth." I have worked with children, preteens, and families in Massachusetts and Northern California in the United States, serving populations facing developmental issues, emotional disturbance, and relational conflicts in the past two decades. My bilingual (Chinese & English) psychotherapeutic approach integrates theories and therapies, e.g., attachment-based, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal neurobiology, etc., and Christianity to enhance spiritual and emotional health.
Psalms 121 "I lift up my eyes to the mountains where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth." I have worked with children, preteens, and families in Massachusetts and Northern California in the United States, serving populations facing developmental issues, emotional disturbance, and relational conflicts in the past two decades. My bilingual (Chinese & English) psychotherapeutic approach integrates theories and therapies, e.g., attachment-based, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal neurobiology, etc., and Christianity to enhance spiritual and emotional health.
(617) 934-4849 View (617) 934-4849
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Nicole Pero
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMHC, CAC, BA
Verified Verified
North Andover, MA 01845
I am an LMHC, with a Bachelor's in Fine Art, certificate in Drug and Alcohol Counseling, and a certificate in ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy). In my practice, I combine CBT, DBT, ART, and Art Therapy. I believe in the Mind/Body connection, and have found this to provide success in clients suffering from trauma. My approach is empathetic and person-centered, as I believe my clients truly know what's best for them. I have learned that I am responsible for my own happiness, and would love to help you find what brings you inner peace as well. My dog Logan also assists in Pet Therapy, please only female clients inquire.
I am an LMHC, with a Bachelor's in Fine Art, certificate in Drug and Alcohol Counseling, and a certificate in ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy). In my practice, I combine CBT, DBT, ART, and Art Therapy. I believe in the Mind/Body connection, and have found this to provide success in clients suffering from trauma. My approach is empathetic and person-centered, as I believe my clients truly know what's best for them. I have learned that I am responsible for my own happiness, and would love to help you find what brings you inner peace as well. My dog Logan also assists in Pet Therapy, please only female clients inquire.
(508) 690-4814 View (508) 690-4814
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Gena Lyn Dube
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Couples Wait List Currently. Openings for individuals only at this time. It is my passion to help individuals and couples heal, grow, and to become the best version of themselves, however they define that to be. It can be challenging navigating life's trials and transitions while trying to maintain healthy relationships in a world that feels disconnected and empty.
Couples Wait List Currently. Openings for individuals only at this time. It is my passion to help individuals and couples heal, grow, and to become the best version of themselves, however they define that to be. It can be challenging navigating life's trials and transitions while trying to maintain healthy relationships in a world that feels disconnected and empty.
(413) 258-1015 View (413) 258-1015
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Dr. Brittany Sterling
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Wenham, MA 01984
You will laugh and learn and become more of who you essentially are in your work with Dr. Brittany Sterling. As a highly-skilled clinical psychologist specializing in therapy for both adults and teens, she brings heart to her work, and she knows how to work with all kinds of minds. She will help you find the positive potential for healing and growth in even life’s most difficult setbacks and transitions. Her specialties include parent coaching and advocacy, ADHD, and treating anxiety and depression.
You will laugh and learn and become more of who you essentially are in your work with Dr. Brittany Sterling. As a highly-skilled clinical psychologist specializing in therapy for both adults and teens, she brings heart to her work, and she knows how to work with all kinds of minds. She will help you find the positive potential for healing and growth in even life’s most difficult setbacks and transitions. Her specialties include parent coaching and advocacy, ADHD, and treating anxiety and depression.
(978) 924-8839 View (978) 924-8839
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Delphine K Adou
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02108  (Online Only)
Are you finding yourself stuck on the road of this journey called life? Are you struggling transitioning to a new stage of your life you never experienced before. Or maybe it is the issues of past event s or trauma pulling you back, distablizing you with anxiety, depression, or anger. I work with individuals, couples, and families to help them restore their balance, find themselves again so they can thrive.
Are you finding yourself stuck on the road of this journey called life? Are you struggling transitioning to a new stage of your life you never experienced before. Or maybe it is the issues of past event s or trauma pulling you back, distablizing you with anxiety, depression, or anger. I work with individuals, couples, and families to help them restore their balance, find themselves again so they can thrive.
(617) 544-0247 View (617) 544-0247
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Vinnie Cappetta
Counselor, PhD, LMHC
Verified Verified
Hopkinton, MA 01748
Are you feeling stuck or lost due to grief or trauma? Do past memories hinder your progress? Are worries about the future preventing you from living in the present? Do you react intensely to situations? Losing hope? Time alone won't help; action is crucial. Take charge of your emotional life. I offer specialized guidance honed over 28 years. You don't have to face this alone. There's hope and assistance available.
Are you feeling stuck or lost due to grief or trauma? Do past memories hinder your progress? Are worries about the future preventing you from living in the present? Do you react intensely to situations? Losing hope? Time alone won't help; action is crucial. Take charge of your emotional life. I offer specialized guidance honed over 28 years. You don't have to face this alone. There's hope and assistance available.
(774) 278-5522 View (774) 278-5522
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Judy Gabriel-Card
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Wareham, MA 02571
Life can be very challenging at times. Often, we find ourselves in places, wondering how did I get here? Or not again? Although the details may be different, you will find repeated themes in your life. The first step in solving any problem is to identify the problem. We will work together to gain an understanding of: why you are where you are at this time in your life, what you would like to change, and learn the tools needed in order to effectively make the changes and establish long and short term goals.
Life can be very challenging at times. Often, we find ourselves in places, wondering how did I get here? Or not again? Although the details may be different, you will find repeated themes in your life. The first step in solving any problem is to identify the problem. We will work together to gain an understanding of: why you are where you are at this time in your life, what you would like to change, and learn the tools needed in order to effectively make the changes and establish long and short term goals.
(774) 208-0663 View (774) 208-0663
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Debora Franco Hubbard
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CBT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Marlborough, MA 01752  (Online Only)
Are you ready to be the BEST you can possibly be? Are you feeling anxious, stressed, and overwhelmed with everyday life? Are you feeling hopeless, discouraged, unmotivated, and sad daily? My ultimate goal as a therapist is to help you find the BEST version of yourself and feel at peace! I will help you navigate through daily life challenges, find fulfillment, and happiness in life.
Are you ready to be the BEST you can possibly be? Are you feeling anxious, stressed, and overwhelmed with everyday life? Are you feeling hopeless, discouraged, unmotivated, and sad daily? My ultimate goal as a therapist is to help you find the BEST version of yourself and feel at peace! I will help you navigate through daily life challenges, find fulfillment, and happiness in life.
(774) 993-3258 View (774) 993-3258
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Amanda Elyse Sieferman
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02135  (Online Only)
I am a therapist who specializes in increasing sexual communication, pleasure, and satisfaction for my clients. I work with both individuals and couples to achieve the sexual lives they are looking for. People struggle with sex for many reasons such as learning "sex is bad", concern about differences in desire, no desire, struggling with sex/gender identity, trauma, lack of comfort/education about sex, anxiety about having sex/talking about sex with others, pelvic pain, not orgasming, ED, premature ejaculation etc. If this sounds like you I am here to help without judgement, to collaborate on how to create a new sexual narrative.
I am a therapist who specializes in increasing sexual communication, pleasure, and satisfaction for my clients. I work with both individuals and couples to achieve the sexual lives they are looking for. People struggle with sex for many reasons such as learning "sex is bad", concern about differences in desire, no desire, struggling with sex/gender identity, trauma, lack of comfort/education about sex, anxiety about having sex/talking about sex with others, pelvic pain, not orgasming, ED, premature ejaculation etc. If this sounds like you I am here to help without judgement, to collaborate on how to create a new sexual narrative.
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Grace Lawton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brookline, MA 02446  (Online Only)
I specialize in working with adults navigating anxiety, obsessive thinking, family/relationship conflicts, self-confidence concerns, and life transitions. In our work together, I'll take an integrative approach, pulling from a variety of modalities to best fit your needs. I am actively invested in motivating you to challenge negative thinking, change undesired patterns in your life, embrace your true potential, and live a life that aligns with your goals and values. I work best with those who desire the skills to cope with life's challenges and are motivated to see change in their life.
I specialize in working with adults navigating anxiety, obsessive thinking, family/relationship conflicts, self-confidence concerns, and life transitions. In our work together, I'll take an integrative approach, pulling from a variety of modalities to best fit your needs. I am actively invested in motivating you to challenge negative thinking, change undesired patterns in your life, embrace your true potential, and live a life that aligns with your goals and values. I work best with those who desire the skills to cope with life's challenges and are motivated to see change in their life.
(857) 375-7682 View (857) 375-7682
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Elevation Therapy Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LMHC , MSW
Verified Verified
Danvers, MA 01923
Are you experiencing feelings of anxiety, depression, or having difficulty navigating your relationships? Are you a parent that is struggling to support your young adult child with their own mental health? It can be overwhelming to know where to begin when trying to create positive change in your life. Building the self-confidence to accomplish your goals or figuring out what they are can feel impossible. If you are ready to begin working through the challenges you are facing and improve your quality of life, you have already made the biggest step towards your future self.
Are you experiencing feelings of anxiety, depression, or having difficulty navigating your relationships? Are you a parent that is struggling to support your young adult child with their own mental health? It can be overwhelming to know where to begin when trying to create positive change in your life. Building the self-confidence to accomplish your goals or figuring out what they are can feel impossible. If you are ready to begin working through the challenges you are facing and improve your quality of life, you have already made the biggest step towards your future self.
(978) 595-0912 View (978) 595-0912
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New Hope Psychotherapy LCSW, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02114  (Online Only)
Hi, I'm Genesis Urena, founder of New Hope Psychotherapy. We are dedicated to working with clients seeking transformative experiences of self-discovery. We specialize in supporting individuals, families and couples struggling with relationship conflicts, stress management, anxiety, depressive moods, and traumatic experiences. It’s hard to feel motivated when you’re feeling stressed about work assignments, a spouse’s expectations, or those awful things you went through. With a relationship built on compassion, we will help you uncover what is and isn’t working, while helping you reach your goals.
Hi, I'm Genesis Urena, founder of New Hope Psychotherapy. We are dedicated to working with clients seeking transformative experiences of self-discovery. We specialize in supporting individuals, families and couples struggling with relationship conflicts, stress management, anxiety, depressive moods, and traumatic experiences. It’s hard to feel motivated when you’re feeling stressed about work assignments, a spouse’s expectations, or those awful things you went through. With a relationship built on compassion, we will help you uncover what is and isn’t working, while helping you reach your goals.
(781) 604-1247 View (781) 604-1247
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Whole Family Health — Kathryn Kraft
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Needham, MA 02492  (Online Only)
Daytime Mon-Tue sessions available now! Welcome to Whole Family Health. I believe that the entire family needs support when something is off balance. I recognize that everyone has their own unique needs and way of operating in the world. Sometimes this doesn't fit the world around us; sometimes that means helping to change the individual and sometimes that means helping to change the world. I hope to be able to sit down and listen to your experience and your needs. We all build our families with hopes and dreams for how we imagine life will be. Sometimes this doesn't go exactly as we planned.
Daytime Mon-Tue sessions available now! Welcome to Whole Family Health. I believe that the entire family needs support when something is off balance. I recognize that everyone has their own unique needs and way of operating in the world. Sometimes this doesn't fit the world around us; sometimes that means helping to change the individual and sometimes that means helping to change the world. I hope to be able to sit down and listen to your experience and your needs. We all build our families with hopes and dreams for how we imagine life will be. Sometimes this doesn't go exactly as we planned.
(781) 650-3788 View (781) 650-3788
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Wanda I Lipson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Franklin, MA 02038  (Online Only)
Hello! Whether you're a parent, new parent, teen, young adult/adult in MA or NH I can offer support needed for you to feel better. Depression; including post-partum, anxiety, grief, trauma, chronic illness, ADHD, disordered eating, complex relationships; including surviving narcissistic abuse, can get in the way of work, family, financial health, academic success, social life and an overall ability to experience peace and joyful living. With 22 yrs of experience and a warm effective approach, you can count on our work together to help you through these challenges. I look forward to our sessions and helping you achieve your goals.
Hello! Whether you're a parent, new parent, teen, young adult/adult in MA or NH I can offer support needed for you to feel better. Depression; including post-partum, anxiety, grief, trauma, chronic illness, ADHD, disordered eating, complex relationships; including surviving narcissistic abuse, can get in the way of work, family, financial health, academic success, social life and an overall ability to experience peace and joyful living. With 22 yrs of experience and a warm effective approach, you can count on our work together to help you through these challenges. I look forward to our sessions and helping you achieve your goals.
(508) 318-6684 View (508) 318-6684
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Cathy A Boisvert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Worcester, MA 01605  (Online Only)
I work best with people who have survived adverse childhood experiences, loss, abuse and trauma, and want to continue in their recovery from trauma. Learning about the nervous system and how it adapts/reacts to cues to alert us of potential danger which can assist in regaining control of ourselves and the capacity to tolerate overwhelming emotions and develop skills to cope and self regulate. I bring to the therapeutic alliance academic training and lived experience recovering from childhood trauma, sexual abuse, food addiction, substance use and cooccurring disorders such as PTSD and depression.
I work best with people who have survived adverse childhood experiences, loss, abuse and trauma, and want to continue in their recovery from trauma. Learning about the nervous system and how it adapts/reacts to cues to alert us of potential danger which can assist in regaining control of ourselves and the capacity to tolerate overwhelming emotions and develop skills to cope and self regulate. I bring to the therapeutic alliance academic training and lived experience recovering from childhood trauma, sexual abuse, food addiction, substance use and cooccurring disorders such as PTSD and depression.
(774) 633-2293 View (774) 633-2293
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Spiritual Life Consultant
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MSW, LADC
Verified Verified
North Attleboro, MA 02763  (Online Only)
Do you need help coping with stress, and anxiety while in recovery from substance use disorders? Are you struggling to stay motivated, set healthy boundaries, and maintain healthy relationships in recovery? Do you need to grow your confidence and your self-esteem?
Do you need help coping with stress, and anxiety while in recovery from substance use disorders? Are you struggling to stay motivated, set healthy boundaries, and maintain healthy relationships in recovery? Do you need to grow your confidence and your self-esteem?
(508) 978-6265 View (508) 978-6265
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Liz Bristow
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Arlington, MA 02474  (Online Only)
Change is hard. And change within ourselves is even harder. Therapy can help with finding answers. It can be a place to explore barriers and challenges to living fully into the life you want. Therapy can help with identifying patterns in our lives, both good ones and bad, with recognizing our strengths, and with where we struggle. Therapy can be a place where we can find our way back to who we really are, supporting our hopes, dreams, values and strengths in living into our lives fully.
Change is hard. And change within ourselves is even harder. Therapy can help with finding answers. It can be a place to explore barriers and challenges to living fully into the life you want. Therapy can help with identifying patterns in our lives, both good ones and bad, with recognizing our strengths, and with where we struggle. Therapy can be a place where we can find our way back to who we really are, supporting our hopes, dreams, values and strengths in living into our lives fully.
(603) 756-6460 View (603) 756-6460
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Nakisha Parillon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LADC-1
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brockton, MA 02301  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
“Part of healing is dealing with the memories you would rather forget”.
“Part of healing is dealing with the memories you would rather forget”.
(857) 773-1539 View (857) 773-1539
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Kathleen Marie MacDougall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Winthrop, MA 02152  (Online Only)
My name is Kathy. I've been working in and around therapeutic communities for over 35 years. I specialize in Substance Abuse, Addictions, and Trauma. I work with my clients to help identify root causes. Together we build recovery plans and develop methods to deal with stress and anxiety while becoming self aware and learning to practice compassion for ourselves and those around us. I've been told I'm knowledgeable, authentic, and approachable. It can be intimidating to take the steps to build a more fulfilling and happier life. Just reading this means you have the courage to begin. I'm here to support you in your journey.
My name is Kathy. I've been working in and around therapeutic communities for over 35 years. I specialize in Substance Abuse, Addictions, and Trauma. I work with my clients to help identify root causes. Together we build recovery plans and develop methods to deal with stress and anxiety while becoming self aware and learning to practice compassion for ourselves and those around us. I've been told I'm knowledgeable, authentic, and approachable. It can be intimidating to take the steps to build a more fulfilling and happier life. Just reading this means you have the courage to begin. I'm here to support you in your journey.
(617) 652-5389 View (617) 652-5389

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Attachment-based Therapists

Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?

Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.

What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?

Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.

How long does attachment-based therapy last?

Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.

Does attachment-based therapy work?

Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.