Ayelet Pravda
Counselor, LMHC
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Let's Connect (617) 936-8812
In my counseling work I provide psychotherapy for children, adolescents, adults, couples, families and groups. My clients include people struggling with PTSD, depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. My relational and existential approach helps me understand and connect with my clients. I believe that the intent of therapy is exchanging "symptoms" for "coping skills." To accomplish this transformation, we need to understand our past to shed light on who we are in the present, where we have the power to focus on present issues and make changes that will influence our future.
I see psychotherapy as a learning process. I bring my knowledge and understanding of psychological phenomena to bear on my client's life experiences. Psychotherapy is not an easy process, but I work to meet you, the client, where you are and to create safe space to explore and grow.
In addition to psychotherapy work, I'm an adjunct faculty at Lesley University, where I teach Introduction to Psychology and Child Psychology. I have completed my psychoanalysis fellowship with the IPE, which is affiliated with the New York University School of Medicine. I'm also a certified Cognitive Behavioral group therapist.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Ayelet Pravda now - (617) 936-8812
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $160
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Harvard Pilgrim
- Tufts
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Ayelet Pravda
Counselor, LMHC
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Massachusetts / 8077 Ayelet Pravda
- In Practice for 16 years
- Attended Lesley University, Graduated 2010
- Certificate from The National Association of CBT Certified CBT Group Therapist / 2010
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Ayelet Pravda
Counselor, LMHC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (617) 936-8812
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Child
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Dual Diagnosis
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Obesity
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Relationship Issues
- Sexual Abuse
- Thinking Disorders
- Weight Loss
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
I also speak
Hebrew
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
I also speak
Hebrew
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Existential
- Humanistic
- Relational
- Trauma Focused
Ayelet Pravda
Counselor, LMHC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (617) 936-8812
Groups
The Resiliency CBT and DBT Group (Ages 12-14)
Studies show that resilient teenagers display the following traits: emotional awareness and the ability to regulate emotions, control over impulses, having a positive outlook, flexible and clear thinking, empathy, self-efficacy (the “I can do it” attitude), a willingness to seek help when needed. This group is designed for all genders, ages 12-14 that want to learn CBT and DBT skills to increase the seven dimensions of resiliency listed above. With CBT and DBT tools, we will learn to reduce negative thoughts and feelings and to replace them with optimistic and realistic ones. This group will start on March 18th, 2020.
Expertise
Child
Session Cost
$50
Group Meets
Every Wed 5:15 P.M. - 6:30 P.M.
Location
The Center for Psychotherapy and Resiliency
1620 Massachusetts Avenue
Suite 3
Lexington, MA 02420
Email Ayelet Pravda about this group or call - (617) 936-8812
Location
Primary Location
The Center for Psychotherapy and Resiliency
1620 Mass Ave
Suite 3
Lexington, MA 02420
(617) 936-8812Email Me