Therapists in Needham, MA
Alyssa Milot Travers
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Needham, MA 02192
I am a nationally recognized expert in evaluating and treating females on the autism spectrum.
Welcome! As a child and adolescent psychologist, I am passionate about providing empowering and empathic care to children, teens, and their families. I specialize in neuropsychological, psychological, and educational evaluations for children, teens, and young adults (ages 6 through college), and I also provide intelligence testing for private school admissions. Evaluations are a powerful tool to help children, teens, and their families better understand their unique strengths, passions, and areas of growth and need.
I am a nationally recognized expert in evaluating and treating females on the autism spectrum.
Welcome! As a child and adolescent psychologist, I am passionate about providing empowering and empathic care to children, teens, and their families. I specialize in neuropsychological, psychological, and educational evaluations for children, teens, and young adults (ages 6 through college), and I also provide intelligence testing for private school admissions. Evaluations are a powerful tool to help children, teens, and their families better understand their unique strengths, passions, and areas of growth and need.
Elizabeth Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Needham, MA 02492
Waitlist for new clients
For children, teens, and young adults, there are times when navigating life’s challenges can be a struggle. For caregivers, finding a therapist who is also experienced in supporting Autistic and other neurodivergent individuals can feel overwhelming. Addressing anxiety, depression, and self esteem issues, handling intense emotions, building self advocacy skills, and creating positive relationships can be difficult to make progress on without a provider who understands neurodiversity. You want a therapist who has experience with learning differences, communication styles, sensory needs, and more.
For children, teens, and young adults, there are times when navigating life’s challenges can be a struggle. For caregivers, finding a therapist who is also experienced in supporting Autistic and other neurodivergent individuals can feel overwhelming. Addressing anxiety, depression, and self esteem issues, handling intense emotions, building self advocacy skills, and creating positive relationships can be difficult to make progress on without a provider who understands neurodiversity. You want a therapist who has experience with learning differences, communication styles, sensory needs, and more.
Meghan Silva
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Needham, MA 02192 (Online Only)
Accepting new patients. Parenting, anxiety, work struggles, and day to day challenges can be increasingly hard to navigate and prioritizing your well-being can seem out of reach. However, your well-being and the well-being of your family matters. My approach centers on connection between therapist and client, connection to psychoeducation to learn new skills, and connection to resources to make navigating challenging circumstances easier. I work with clients with concerns regarding anxiety, ADHD, ASD, depression, and sleep. Long-term and short-term therapy are both available, and we will work together to find the best fit for you.
Accepting new patients. Parenting, anxiety, work struggles, and day to day challenges can be increasingly hard to navigate and prioritizing your well-being can seem out of reach. However, your well-being and the well-being of your family matters. My approach centers on connection between therapist and client, connection to psychoeducation to learn new skills, and connection to resources to make navigating challenging circumstances easier. I work with clients with concerns regarding anxiety, ADHD, ASD, depression, and sleep. Long-term and short-term therapy are both available, and we will work together to find the best fit for you.
Noah Kaufman
Counselor, MA, MEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
Needham, MA 02492
As your therapist I want to build a safe and connected relationship where we can work as a team to determine how to handle challenging thoughts, feelings, or situations more effectively. What changes to you want to make in your life and what's getting in the way? We will identify key values and behavior to grow into. My goal is to foster a sense of compassion, curiosity, kindness, and openness to the therapeutic process and teach the skills to transfer these qualities of being to your life wherever you go. We will learn skills and techniques to accept the challenges of being human while still living in line with your ideal values.
As your therapist I want to build a safe and connected relationship where we can work as a team to determine how to handle challenging thoughts, feelings, or situations more effectively. What changes to you want to make in your life and what's getting in the way? We will identify key values and behavior to grow into. My goal is to foster a sense of compassion, curiosity, kindness, and openness to the therapeutic process and teach the skills to transfer these qualities of being to your life wherever you go. We will learn skills and techniques to accept the challenges of being human while still living in line with your ideal values.
Vicki Klupchak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Needham, MA 02494
My name is Vicki Reiszner, LICSW and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with a commitment to helping children, young adults, and families reach their goals. I specialize in working with LGBTQ individuals and their families in order to promote social and emotional health and well-being. I have also helped young adults who have experienced a range of mental health challenges, including trauma, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and struggles with appropriate social skills, emotional regulation and attention, sense of positive self, and engagement in safe and healthy behaviors.
My name is Vicki Reiszner, LICSW and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with a commitment to helping children, young adults, and families reach their goals. I specialize in working with LGBTQ individuals and their families in order to promote social and emotional health and well-being. I have also helped young adults who have experienced a range of mental health challenges, including trauma, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and struggles with appropriate social skills, emotional regulation and attention, sense of positive self, and engagement in safe and healthy behaviors.
Carrie Braverman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Needham, MA 02492
I have experience and enjoy working with clients from multiple backgrounds on a variety of issues. Whether you are managing a chronic illness, grieving someone close to you, parenting a behaviorally challenging child or teen, navigating sexuality and gender issues, struggling with your own or a loved one's addiction, or just trying to get by day to day amidst anxiety and general life stress, I'd like to help you uncover the tools that can carry your forward.
I have experience and enjoy working with clients from multiple backgrounds on a variety of issues. Whether you are managing a chronic illness, grieving someone close to you, parenting a behaviorally challenging child or teen, navigating sexuality and gender issues, struggling with your own or a loved one's addiction, or just trying to get by day to day amidst anxiety and general life stress, I'd like to help you uncover the tools that can carry your forward.
Dr. Katsiaryna Aniskovich
Counselor, PhD, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Needham, MA 02492
Hello, I'm Katerina Aniskovich, a dual-licensed school psychologist and mental health counselor. With a wealth of experience across various settings, such as clinical, outpatient, and school, I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults with neurodiverse backgrounds. Together, we work on enhancing coping strategies, learning style, executive functioning, and resiliency skills, so my clients can become more successful problem solvers, learners, and team players. While in session I offer a supportive environment where you can feel safe to share your thoughts and ready to learn new skills.
Hello, I'm Katerina Aniskovich, a dual-licensed school psychologist and mental health counselor. With a wealth of experience across various settings, such as clinical, outpatient, and school, I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults with neurodiverse backgrounds. Together, we work on enhancing coping strategies, learning style, executive functioning, and resiliency skills, so my clients can become more successful problem solvers, learners, and team players. While in session I offer a supportive environment where you can feel safe to share your thoughts and ready to learn new skills.
Maureen Cary, MS, MA, LMHC
Counselor, MS, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Needham, MA 02492
Waitlist for new clients
Finding someone who can help you independently manage life's challenges is an essential part of a good therapeutic partnership. My goal is to help you develop the insight necessary to truly understand yourself, your relationships and your life journey so you can deal with everyday setbacks or major life transitions. I will help guide you toward a path of resilience so you can move through difficult times while growing in positive ways.
Finding someone who can help you independently manage life's challenges is an essential part of a good therapeutic partnership. My goal is to help you develop the insight necessary to truly understand yourself, your relationships and your life journey so you can deal with everyday setbacks or major life transitions. I will help guide you toward a path of resilience so you can move through difficult times while growing in positive ways.
Elana Schlesinger November
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Needham, MA 02192
I am a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of experience. My specialties include Child, Adolescent, Adult, and Family Psychotherapy, Parent Consultation, Couples Therapy, and Special Education and 504 Plan Consultation. Through providing a supportive, connected, compassionate environment for my clients, people find the strength to directly explore their struggles and carve a path toward greater calm, happiness, understanding, and acceptance.
I am a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of experience. My specialties include Child, Adolescent, Adult, and Family Psychotherapy, Parent Consultation, Couples Therapy, and Special Education and 504 Plan Consultation. Through providing a supportive, connected, compassionate environment for my clients, people find the strength to directly explore their struggles and carve a path toward greater calm, happiness, understanding, and acceptance.
Linda Downey
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Needham, MA 02492
Waitlist for new clients
My style is warm, supportive, active, and down to earth with a sense of humor and creativity, which I think comes with working with a mix of kids, teens, and adults. My approach is to collaborate with you on developing skills and strategies to cope more effectively, as well as understand underlying patterns and past events that contribute to your current situation. We all struggle to see our strengths, at times, and therapy is a place to embrace those strengths and utilize them to balance out the unique challenges we face.
My style is warm, supportive, active, and down to earth with a sense of humor and creativity, which I think comes with working with a mix of kids, teens, and adults. My approach is to collaborate with you on developing skills and strategies to cope more effectively, as well as understand underlying patterns and past events that contribute to your current situation. We all struggle to see our strengths, at times, and therapy is a place to embrace those strengths and utilize them to balance out the unique challenges we face.
Newton Play Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Needham, MA 02192
Newton Play Therapy is passionate about children's mental health. Our mission is to provide developmentally appropriate therapeutic interventions to children of all ages. To meet this end, we are committed to the continuous education and training of our clinicians in the evidence based practice of Play Therapy.
Newton Play Therapy is passionate about children's mental health. Our mission is to provide developmentally appropriate therapeutic interventions to children of all ages. To meet this end, we are committed to the continuous education and training of our clinicians in the evidence based practice of Play Therapy.
Brian O'Keefe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Needham, MA 02492 (Online Only)
Hello, I'm Brian (preferred pronouns: he/him/his) and I'm a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker working as a therapist in the Boston area for over seven years. I've worked with clients across the lifespan, and am especially passionate working with millennial's (ages 18-40) who struggle with anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and ADHD. I also focus on clients dealing with eco anxiety, climate anxiety, and solastalgia. My experience includes working in outpatient mental health settings such as community mental health centers, Boston Public Schools, a therapeutic day school, and as a Clinical Supervisor.
Hello, I'm Brian (preferred pronouns: he/him/his) and I'm a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker working as a therapist in the Boston area for over seven years. I've worked with clients across the lifespan, and am especially passionate working with millennial's (ages 18-40) who struggle with anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and ADHD. I also focus on clients dealing with eco anxiety, climate anxiety, and solastalgia. My experience includes working in outpatient mental health settings such as community mental health centers, Boston Public Schools, a therapeutic day school, and as a Clinical Supervisor.
Raven Anne Register
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Needham, MA 02492
Not accepting new clients
Finding the right therapist with whom to create a strong therapeutic alliance is paramount to success. I work with my clients in a framework of compassion, honesty, trust and safety. Together we will identify your goals, empower you to change what you can in your life and to learn acceptance, not passive resignation, for that which you can not change. Carl Jung put it best, “I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become”.
Finding the right therapist with whom to create a strong therapeutic alliance is paramount to success. I work with my clients in a framework of compassion, honesty, trust and safety. Together we will identify your goals, empower you to change what you can in your life and to learn acceptance, not passive resignation, for that which you can not change. Carl Jung put it best, “I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become”.
Cara Colgate
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Needham, MA 02492
Not accepting new clients
When people feel better, they do better. This is true for children, adults and couples. And in families, when one person is doing better, everyone is better. You may be feeling overwhelmed or dissatisfied at home, school, work, or in an important relationship. You may be feeling like your life is not going how you had hoped or expected. Your child or teen may be struggling at home or school. If you're a parent supporting a kid or partner who is struggling, you probably feel lonely, frustrated and discouraged. These are some of the difficulties that bring people to my office.
When people feel better, they do better. This is true for children, adults and couples. And in families, when one person is doing better, everyone is better. You may be feeling overwhelmed or dissatisfied at home, school, work, or in an important relationship. You may be feeling like your life is not going how you had hoped or expected. Your child or teen may be struggling at home or school. If you're a parent supporting a kid or partner who is struggling, you probably feel lonely, frustrated and discouraged. These are some of the difficulties that bring people to my office.
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Dr. Kimberly Zito
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Wellesley, MA 02481
I also specialize in providing comprehensive psychological evaluations and diagnostic assessments for concerns related to ADHD, autism, mood, anxiety, learning, behavior, etc.
Searching for a therapist is a vulnerable and intimate decision towards self-exploration. I am dedicated to holding space for you to heal, explore, and connect to your authentic self, while helping you to strengthen your inner resources. Working with individuals across the lifespan, I strive to facilitate a deepening of the relationship with self and other. Whether you want to address a particular concern within your life, navigate a new transition, recover from a recent or past trauma, shift negative behavior patterns, or resolve uncomfortable feelings or emotions, I am here.
I also specialize in providing comprehensive psychological evaluations and diagnostic assessments for concerns related to ADHD, autism, mood, anxiety, learning, behavior, etc.
Searching for a therapist is a vulnerable and intimate decision towards self-exploration. I am dedicated to holding space for you to heal, explore, and connect to your authentic self, while helping you to strengthen your inner resources. Working with individuals across the lifespan, I strive to facilitate a deepening of the relationship with self and other. Whether you want to address a particular concern within your life, navigate a new transition, recover from a recent or past trauma, shift negative behavior patterns, or resolve uncomfortable feelings or emotions, I am here.
Emily Hogan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Wellesley, MA 02481 (Online Only)
Hello! I’m glad you’re here. We all face challenges in life, and you are worth the support you're seeking. I am a unique fit for you if you identify as LGBTQIA+, chronically ill, or neurodivergent (these often overlap!). Perhaps you are here because you are facing medical trauma, new or ongoing disability, adult diagnosis of ADHD/autism, or concerns about sexuality/gender. If you would like support with trauma, I am fully EMDR trained. I am also a perinatal mental health specialist and can support you with issues ranging from infertility, complicated pregnancy, birth trauma, loss and grief, to postpartum concerns and new parenthood.
Hello! I’m glad you’re here. We all face challenges in life, and you are worth the support you're seeking. I am a unique fit for you if you identify as LGBTQIA+, chronically ill, or neurodivergent (these often overlap!). Perhaps you are here because you are facing medical trauma, new or ongoing disability, adult diagnosis of ADHD/autism, or concerns about sexuality/gender. If you would like support with trauma, I am fully EMDR trained. I am also a perinatal mental health specialist and can support you with issues ranging from infertility, complicated pregnancy, birth trauma, loss and grief, to postpartum concerns and new parenthood.
Ruth Levine-Arnold
MS, CCC-SLP
Not Verified Not Verified
Newton, MA 02468 (Online Only)
I am a board certified speech and language pathologist specializing in adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorders, social pragmatic language, and social communication differences (awareness, initiation, conversational reciprocity, nonverbal communication, engagement), and executive function issues.
I am a board certified speech and language pathologist specializing in adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorders, social pragmatic language, and social communication differences (awareness, initiation, conversational reciprocity, nonverbal communication, engagement), and executive function issues.
Revathi Tripuraneni
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
Newton, MA 02464
Revathi completed her master’s in counseling psychology at Northeastern University with a concentration in children and adolescents’ mental health. She has experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, and older adults living with trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, family conflict, substance use issues, ADHD, and autism.
Revathi completed her master’s in counseling psychology at Northeastern University with a concentration in children and adolescents’ mental health. She has experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, and older adults living with trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, family conflict, substance use issues, ADHD, and autism.
Han Bertrand
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Wellesley, MA 02481 (Online Only)
My approach to therapy prioritizes understanding my clients' needs and creating a welcoming and safe space for their emotions. I work with adults seeking therapy to overcome persistent anxieties and deep-rooted feelings of insecurity and inadequacy. Together, we can help you develop self-esteem to undo the impact of trauma, leading to more satisfying relationships and a more fulfilling life. My approach is collaborative and tailored to your needs. I specialize in psychodynamic therapy, also known as psychoanalysis. This is a depth-oriented therapy that aims to resolve deep-seated issues related to anxiety, depression, and trauma.
My approach to therapy prioritizes understanding my clients' needs and creating a welcoming and safe space for their emotions. I work with adults seeking therapy to overcome persistent anxieties and deep-rooted feelings of insecurity and inadequacy. Together, we can help you develop self-esteem to undo the impact of trauma, leading to more satisfying relationships and a more fulfilling life. My approach is collaborative and tailored to your needs. I specialize in psychodynamic therapy, also known as psychoanalysis. This is a depth-oriented therapy that aims to resolve deep-seated issues related to anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Mileissa Castellano
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wellesley, MA 02481 (Online Only)
Immediate openings, book an appointment 24/7 directly on our website. Do you find yourself grappling with stagnation or feeling adrift? Are relationships, mental well-being, or a sense of purpose leaving you lost? These obstacles hinder the pursuit of a purposeful life. I firmly believe in everyone's potential to be the hero of their journey. With guidance and support, I aim to empower you. Whether it's individual counseling, coaching, or relational support, I'm here to assist in navigating and overcoming these challenges.
Immediate openings, book an appointment 24/7 directly on our website. Do you find yourself grappling with stagnation or feeling adrift? Are relationships, mental well-being, or a sense of purpose leaving you lost? These obstacles hinder the pursuit of a purposeful life. I firmly believe in everyone's potential to be the hero of their journey. With guidance and support, I aim to empower you. Whether it's individual counseling, coaching, or relational support, I'm here to assist in navigating and overcoming these challenges.
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Autism Therapists
What is the most effective treatment for autism?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has come to be considered the standard treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder, and research has confirmed its effectiveness for many children. Therapists trained in ABA techniques work with children (and their parents) on developing social skills, communication and learning abilities, and everyday habits of hygiene and grooming. The clinician will tailor their program to the child’s particular need but the overarching goal will be to help them advance as far as possible toward independence based on their level of symptoms and decrease the need for additional special services. Families should seek a mental health professional specifically trained in ABA, and holding special certification in the technique, who has extensive experience not only with the approach but in using it with children with the same level of symptoms as the child who needs care.
How does ABA work?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) sessions, which typically focus on positive reinforcement, can be intensive, lasting two or more hours several times a week, and continuing for two years or more. Therapists can also be expected to ask parents to take an active role in reinforcing lessons. Research has found that the technique can lead to major improvements that decrease the need for additional special services.
How does treatment for autism work?
Therapy sessions based on Applied Behavior Analysis will likely be frequent, intensive, and highly structured. After a thorough assessment, a therapist will help a child understand and develop skills in a range of areas, including communication, motor skills, social skills, self-care, play, and academic skills, as well as routines of daily living like hygiene. Typically, the therapist will help a child break down the components of a behavior—often referred to as the antecedent (what prompts an action), the behavior, and the consequence(what immediately follows)—and then reward the child at every step, while also asking parents to reinforce the lessons, and the rewards, throughout the day. This core therapy may be supplemented by occupational or speech therapy, and antidepressants, antipsychotics, and anticonvulsants may be prescribed to address specific severe symptoms.
How long does therapy for autism take?
Some people with autism spectrum disorder may be engaged in some level of therapy for many years, but research shows that treatment will be most effective if it is begun early and delivered intensively. When therapy begins by age 3, children tend to be better able to grasp and adopt the skills needed to manage everyday life, including attending school and establishing social relationships. This type of early-intervention treatment regimen is highly structured, typically involving 20 to 40 hours of one-on-one therapy per week, along with additional hours of engagement managed by parents, for a period of two years or more, although the duration of treatment is dependent on the child’s level of symptoms and pace of progress.