Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Boston, MA
Lisa Corcoran
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02124 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I use other approaches as well, such as CBT and DBT.
I have weekend and evening appointments. I specialize in providing support and therapy to adults navigating the complexities of anxiety, depression, ADHD, and relationship issues. Do you need assistance addressing life stressors, achieving a better work/life balance, managing life transitions, resolving family conflict or overcoming a career challenge? Are you seeking innovative strategies and a compassionate ally to address whatever challenges you are facing? I will give you tangible strategies that you can use everyday. Check out my webpage and sign up for a free consult to discuss how I can support you.
I use other approaches as well, such as CBT and DBT.
I have weekend and evening appointments. I specialize in providing support and therapy to adults navigating the complexities of anxiety, depression, ADHD, and relationship issues. Do you need assistance addressing life stressors, achieving a better work/life balance, managing life transitions, resolving family conflict or overcoming a career challenge? Are you seeking innovative strategies and a compassionate ally to address whatever challenges you are facing? I will give you tangible strategies that you can use everyday. Check out my webpage and sign up for a free consult to discuss how I can support you.
Rachel Daws
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MPH
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02128 (Online Only)
I use evidence based-approaches, such as cognitive behavior therapies, mindfulness, and mind-body techniques to help you manage your symptoms, improve your mood, and enhance your quality of life.
As a licensed clinical social worker with a special interest in integrated behavioral health, I help people cope with the emotional and psychological aspects of living with chronic or accute medical conditions. I understand that living with a medical condition can be challenging, frustrating and isolating. Together, we can overcome the barriers that are keeping you from living the life you want. Whether you are struggling with diabetes, chronic pain, injury or another health concern, I am here to support you and help you reclaim your life.
I use evidence based-approaches, such as cognitive behavior therapies, mindfulness, and mind-body techniques to help you manage your symptoms, improve your mood, and enhance your quality of life.
As a licensed clinical social worker with a special interest in integrated behavioral health, I help people cope with the emotional and psychological aspects of living with chronic or accute medical conditions. I understand that living with a medical condition can be challenging, frustrating and isolating. Together, we can overcome the barriers that are keeping you from living the life you want. Whether you are struggling with diabetes, chronic pain, injury or another health concern, I am here to support you and help you reclaim your life.
Rachel Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02116 (Online Only)
It is informed by psychodynamic, relational, and cognitive-behavioral theories.
Welcome! I commend you for being here. I understand how looking for a therapist is a difficult process. We all encounter life stressors, pain, relationship struggles and setbacks, and it is important to find a therapist we can trust. My top priorities are to make sure my clients feel safe, heard and validated, and that they leave their sessions feeling understood and empowered.
It is informed by psychodynamic, relational, and cognitive-behavioral theories.
Welcome! I commend you for being here. I understand how looking for a therapist is a difficult process. We all encounter life stressors, pain, relationship struggles and setbacks, and it is important to find a therapist we can trust. My top priorities are to make sure my clients feel safe, heard and validated, and that they leave their sessions feeling understood and empowered.
Dr. Jasper S. Lee
Psychologist, PhD, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02114 (Online Only)
You deserve to receive the highest quality, evidence-based care available. As a dedicated Cognitive Behavioral Therapist who specializes in health psychology and behavioral medicine (coping with chronic illnesses, injuries, and diseases), we will work together to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to improve your emotional well-being and quality of life. These methods have been shown to work, and I tailor CBT skills to your specific needs. Using a compassionate, person-centered approach, I work with clients to achieve their unique goals for therapy. I am fully licensed in MA and telehealth licensed in FL.
You deserve to receive the highest quality, evidence-based care available. As a dedicated Cognitive Behavioral Therapist who specializes in health psychology and behavioral medicine (coping with chronic illnesses, injuries, and diseases), we will work together to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to improve your emotional well-being and quality of life. These methods have been shown to work, and I tailor CBT skills to your specific needs. Using a compassionate, person-centered approach, I work with clients to achieve their unique goals for therapy. I am fully licensed in MA and telehealth licensed in FL.
Mackenzie Sheridan
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02110 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I believe in a warm and individualized person centered approach while using evidenced based approaches like CBT, DBT, CPT, TFCBT, and ACT to achieve goals and best support each client.
I am a licensed mental health counselor with experience working with adults, teens, and children living with a variety of mental health diagnoses. I value a warm, realistic, and person centered approach to help clients achieve their goals and best support them through difficult times. I aim to be a safe space where clients can be themselves, feel comfortable to open up, and process current and past life events.
I believe in a warm and individualized person centered approach while using evidenced based approaches like CBT, DBT, CPT, TFCBT, and ACT to achieve goals and best support each client.
I am a licensed mental health counselor with experience working with adults, teens, and children living with a variety of mental health diagnoses. I value a warm, realistic, and person centered approach to help clients achieve their goals and best support them through difficult times. I aim to be a safe space where clients can be themselves, feel comfortable to open up, and process current and past life events.
Katelyn Anderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02118 (Online Only)
My modalities of treatment include the use of CBT, solution-focused therapy, strengths-based and a person-centered approach.
Accepting New Clients! My private practice focuses on supporting clients in managing their anxiety, stress, and burnout by prioritizing their mental health. I value authenticity and relatability in my therapeutic relationships. I delicately balance a practical, down-to-earth approach with empathy, collaboration, and sprinkled in humor.
My modalities of treatment include the use of CBT, solution-focused therapy, strengths-based and a person-centered approach.
Accepting New Clients! My private practice focuses on supporting clients in managing their anxiety, stress, and burnout by prioritizing their mental health. I value authenticity and relatability in my therapeutic relationships. I delicately balance a practical, down-to-earth approach with empathy, collaboration, and sprinkled in humor.
Nicole Allen
Counselor, MS, LMHC, CCATP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02109 (Online Only)
I use strategies from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, developing authenticity and self-compassion, difficult life transitions, stress, parenting, and relationship issues.
Have you been feeling stressed and overwhelmed? Are you tired of not feeling your best? Are your negative thoughts undermining your happiness? You want a therapist who is compassionate, empathic, skilled, and takes the time to understand you, right? Well, you found her! I'm Nicole Allen, LMHC, owner and therapist at Anchor Counseling Services, LLC. I’d love to join you on your journey to stability. I am passionate about my work as a therapist and want nothing more than to see my clients live their best life.
I use strategies from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, developing authenticity and self-compassion, difficult life transitions, stress, parenting, and relationship issues.
Have you been feeling stressed and overwhelmed? Are you tired of not feeling your best? Are your negative thoughts undermining your happiness? You want a therapist who is compassionate, empathic, skilled, and takes the time to understand you, right? Well, you found her! I'm Nicole Allen, LMHC, owner and therapist at Anchor Counseling Services, LLC. I’d love to join you on your journey to stability. I am passionate about my work as a therapist and want nothing more than to see my clients live their best life.
Kelly Glaser
Counselor, M Ed, CAGS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02127 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with teens, adults and couples and primarily use cognitive behavioral therapy.
My goal is to create a strong therapeutic relationship a safe, judgment-free space where you feel the trust and comfort necessary to do the work to become your best self. Good therapy doesn’t always feel good in the moment and processing through and understanding emotions, as well as making changes can be difficult. I am here to guide and support you through this process. By being here, you are already taking a step in the right direction.
I specialize in working with teens, adults and couples and primarily use cognitive behavioral therapy.
My goal is to create a strong therapeutic relationship a safe, judgment-free space where you feel the trust and comfort necessary to do the work to become your best self. Good therapy doesn’t always feel good in the moment and processing through and understanding emotions, as well as making changes can be difficult. I am here to guide and support you through this process. By being here, you are already taking a step in the right direction.
Max Wu
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02109
My approach is integrative and flexible, informed by CBT, relational, emotion-focused, and mindfulness therapies.
Life stress, pressure and uncertainty can be overwhelming, and I’m here to help. In therapy, we can collaborate to develop your strengths, increase awareness of your values and needs, explore your emotions, and clarify your goals. By building a therapeutic relationship of warmth, compassion, and patience, I aim to help you improve your well-being and interpersonal relationships, at your pace. Together we will notice both situational and systemic messages that influence your concerns and work towards increased security and sustainable change. I value authentic communication and invite your feedback throughout the process.
My approach is integrative and flexible, informed by CBT, relational, emotion-focused, and mindfulness therapies.
Life stress, pressure and uncertainty can be overwhelming, and I’m here to help. In therapy, we can collaborate to develop your strengths, increase awareness of your values and needs, explore your emotions, and clarify your goals. By building a therapeutic relationship of warmth, compassion, and patience, I aim to help you improve your well-being and interpersonal relationships, at your pace. Together we will notice both situational and systemic messages that influence your concerns and work towards increased security and sustainable change. I value authentic communication and invite your feedback throughout the process.
Sydney Griffin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02199
Now Accepting New Clients! I am an Independently Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Massachusetts. I completed my Master’s degree in Social Work from Boston University as well as training in CBT with a Sports Social Work Certification from the University of Michigan. I completed clinical training at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Boston Medical Center.
Now Accepting New Clients! I am an Independently Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Massachusetts. I completed my Master’s degree in Social Work from Boston University as well as training in CBT with a Sports Social Work Certification from the University of Michigan. I completed clinical training at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Boston Medical Center.
Galya Atanasova
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02116 (Online Only)
Specifically, I am interested in mindfulness, self-compassion, psychodynamic therapy, expressive arts therapy, system theories, hypnosis, cognitive-behavioral modalities (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy.
You feel trapped in thinking again and again about the same issue? You feel as you can’t take a breath, lost your sleep and criticize everything you do? Does this all make you feel as you are not good enough; you should please others to be liked; you are failing as a partner, parent or a friend? Would you like to create space for yourself where you can discover your unique life journey? Collaboratively, we can create a safe space to help you feel your feelings; build awareness; understand relationship patterns; and develop strategies to cope at home, work and in society.
Specifically, I am interested in mindfulness, self-compassion, psychodynamic therapy, expressive arts therapy, system theories, hypnosis, cognitive-behavioral modalities (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy.
You feel trapped in thinking again and again about the same issue? You feel as you can’t take a breath, lost your sleep and criticize everything you do? Does this all make you feel as you are not good enough; you should please others to be liked; you are failing as a partner, parent or a friend? Would you like to create space for yourself where you can discover your unique life journey? Collaboratively, we can create a safe space to help you feel your feelings; build awareness; understand relationship patterns; and develop strategies to cope at home, work and in society.
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Lily Meller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02134 (Online Only)
Hi, I’m Lily Meller, and I'm a board-certified clinical psychotherapist in CA and MA specializing in teletherapy for individuals experiencing anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions and the stress of medical diagnoses. As I work with clients who are anxious or engage in rigid thinking, I strive to grow a capacity for openness, curiosity, calm and joy. I have extensive experience in psychodynamic psychotherapy, which considers the roots of our emotions and how we may engage in patterns that don’t serve us; cognitive-behavioral therapy, which provides tools to use in everyday life; and mindfulness to experience life more fully.
Hi, I’m Lily Meller, and I'm a board-certified clinical psychotherapist in CA and MA specializing in teletherapy for individuals experiencing anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions and the stress of medical diagnoses. As I work with clients who are anxious or engage in rigid thinking, I strive to grow a capacity for openness, curiosity, calm and joy. I have extensive experience in psychodynamic psychotherapy, which considers the roots of our emotions and how we may engage in patterns that don’t serve us; cognitive-behavioral therapy, which provides tools to use in everyday life; and mindfulness to experience life more fully.
Laura Aubuchon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02125 (Online Only)
Drawing from cognitive-behavioral, insight oriented, and mindfulness-based techniques, I provide a safe and nonjudgmental space for exploration and healing.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or unsure of how to cope with life’s challenges? I am here to help. I am an independently licensed clinical social worker dedicated to supporting individuals across the lifespan in navigating life's challenges. With a specialization in young adults and a holistic approach to mental health, I provide compassionate and evidence-based therapy to help you thrive. With nearly a decade of experience in the field, I've had the privilege of working with diverse populations, honing my skills in providing effective, tailored treatment for a range of concerns.
Drawing from cognitive-behavioral, insight oriented, and mindfulness-based techniques, I provide a safe and nonjudgmental space for exploration and healing.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or unsure of how to cope with life’s challenges? I am here to help. I am an independently licensed clinical social worker dedicated to supporting individuals across the lifespan in navigating life's challenges. With a specialization in young adults and a holistic approach to mental health, I provide compassionate and evidence-based therapy to help you thrive. With nearly a decade of experience in the field, I've had the privilege of working with diverse populations, honing my skills in providing effective, tailored treatment for a range of concerns.
Robinson Counseling and Wellness, LLC
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, CAGS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02108 (Online Only)
At Robinson Counseling and Wellness, LLC our clinicians offer a variety of treatment modalities, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), CBT, CBT for Insomnia, ACT, and more.
Depression, anxiety, trouble concentrating, behavioral problems, insomnia, interpersonal conflict, low self-esteem, and flashbacks are just a few symptoms that can be caused by underlying trauma. Most of us have dealt with trauma in our lives. A traumatic event could be one isolated incident, such as a car accident or death in the family. Some individuals have experienced pervasive trauma, such as an ongoing medical procedure or family discord. At Robinson Counseling and Wellness, LLC we have clinicians who been trained to effectively resolve the symptoms of trauma and provide a safe environment for healing.
At Robinson Counseling and Wellness, LLC our clinicians offer a variety of treatment modalities, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), CBT, CBT for Insomnia, ACT, and more.
Depression, anxiety, trouble concentrating, behavioral problems, insomnia, interpersonal conflict, low self-esteem, and flashbacks are just a few symptoms that can be caused by underlying trauma. Most of us have dealt with trauma in our lives. A traumatic event could be one isolated incident, such as a car accident or death in the family. Some individuals have experienced pervasive trauma, such as an ongoing medical procedure or family discord. At Robinson Counseling and Wellness, LLC we have clinicians who been trained to effectively resolve the symptoms of trauma and provide a safe environment for healing.
Marguerite Flynn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02114 (Online Only)
My therapeutic approach is rooted in drawing from several different modalities including CBT, DBT, and solution focused interventions.
Welcome! It’s a significant step forward! I'm a licensed therapist in Tennessee and Massachusetts. With 5+ years in acute psychiatric settings, I focus on individuals and families. I’m passionate about supporting adolescents, teens, young adults, and their families using personalized, evidence-based techniques. Areas of expertise include: depression, trauma recovery, eating disorders, teens, LGBTQ+, and more. I am seeking clients to collaborate on personalized growth strategies, and navigate life's challenges.
My therapeutic approach is rooted in drawing from several different modalities including CBT, DBT, and solution focused interventions.
Welcome! It’s a significant step forward! I'm a licensed therapist in Tennessee and Massachusetts. With 5+ years in acute psychiatric settings, I focus on individuals and families. I’m passionate about supporting adolescents, teens, young adults, and their families using personalized, evidence-based techniques. Areas of expertise include: depression, trauma recovery, eating disorders, teens, LGBTQ+, and more. I am seeking clients to collaborate on personalized growth strategies, and navigate life's challenges.
Chantal Peloquin
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02110 (Online Only)
With a focus on holistic and transpersonal psychology, I utilize a range of practices including CBT, mindfulness, somatic, DBT, humanistic, solution-focused, and trauma-focused/inner-child work; to help you through challenging experiences, achieve a greater sense of self-awareness, and to discover your path through healing and personal growth.
Are you seeking a path towards greater self-awareness and well-being? If so, you are not alone. Many individuals today are looking for ways to connect with their inner selves, and find balance in a world, that often feels chaotic and stressful. At its core, therapy is about fostering connection, and creating a safe and supportive space, for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. As a licensed therapist, I'm dedicated to collaborating with you through holistic, transpersonal, and other evidence-based techniques; and as a Reiki (energy healing) practitioner, I offer an eclectic approach.
With a focus on holistic and transpersonal psychology, I utilize a range of practices including CBT, mindfulness, somatic, DBT, humanistic, solution-focused, and trauma-focused/inner-child work; to help you through challenging experiences, achieve a greater sense of self-awareness, and to discover your path through healing and personal growth.
Are you seeking a path towards greater self-awareness and well-being? If so, you are not alone. Many individuals today are looking for ways to connect with their inner selves, and find balance in a world, that often feels chaotic and stressful. At its core, therapy is about fostering connection, and creating a safe and supportive space, for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. As a licensed therapist, I'm dedicated to collaborating with you through holistic, transpersonal, and other evidence-based techniques; and as a Reiki (energy healing) practitioner, I offer an eclectic approach.
Lena Wright
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02114
I use a person-centered approach and trauma-informed practices and interventions, including DBT/CBT, Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, and Interpersonal Psychotherapy.
I have experience working with Individuals, Couples, and Families of First responders and marginalized communities struggling with the challenges of complex trauma impacting mental health, including Anxiety, Depressive disorders, PTSD, and substance use disorders.
I use a person-centered approach and trauma-informed practices and interventions, including DBT/CBT, Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, and Interpersonal Psychotherapy.
I have experience working with Individuals, Couples, and Families of First responders and marginalized communities struggling with the challenges of complex trauma impacting mental health, including Anxiety, Depressive disorders, PTSD, and substance use disorders.
David LaBranche
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02114
Through this various-layer approach, I utilize the role of intersectionality in a clinical presentation, which then contributes to clinical discussion when using CBT, Psychodynamic, and SBFT therapy interventions.
Coming from a Lead Clinician role for a Virtual Partial Hospitalization (PHP) Program, I don't believe in an "ideal" client. In my previous role, we rarely had insight into a client's clinical presentation before their intake. I have learned to tailor my approach to each client while aiding them in learning emotional regulation techniques and interventions to sustain sobriety.
Through this various-layer approach, I utilize the role of intersectionality in a clinical presentation, which then contributes to clinical discussion when using CBT, Psychodynamic, and SBFT therapy interventions.
Coming from a Lead Clinician role for a Virtual Partial Hospitalization (PHP) Program, I don't believe in an "ideal" client. In my previous role, we rarely had insight into a client's clinical presentation before their intake. I have learned to tailor my approach to each client while aiding them in learning emotional regulation techniques and interventions to sustain sobriety.
Disha Joshi
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02116 (Online Only)
I use a multidimensional approach consisting of CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, and elements of Psychodynamic Therapy, all through a trauma-informed lens.
Are you tired of living life in autopilot? Are you sick of the mundane routine that has become your day to day? Do you find yourself feeling alone or unable to connect with others? Therapy offers a chance to change things up. Each is its own little safe haven designed to release difficult emotions and gain different perspectives from the one that keeps us stuck. Let me help you clear out the cobwebs of your life! My goal is to create a warm environment that fosters real human connection that leaves you feeling like you are part of something bigger than yourself.
I use a multidimensional approach consisting of CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, and elements of Psychodynamic Therapy, all through a trauma-informed lens.
Are you tired of living life in autopilot? Are you sick of the mundane routine that has become your day to day? Do you find yourself feeling alone or unable to connect with others? Therapy offers a chance to change things up. Each is its own little safe haven designed to release difficult emotions and gain different perspectives from the one that keeps us stuck. Let me help you clear out the cobwebs of your life! My goal is to create a warm environment that fosters real human connection that leaves you feeling like you are part of something bigger than yourself.
Jack Harari
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02116
My approach combines cognitive behavioral, solution focused, supportive and psychodynamic psychotherapy.
I am a licensed independent clinical social worker with over 10 years of combined experience as a psychotherapist and career counselor. I have worked with clients with depression, anxiety, adjusting to college life and career challenges. I also have experience counseling clients with medical illnesses including Long Covid. My therapy style has been described as warm and engaging; I believe in creating a safe space with respect, compassion and open dialogue necessary to building trust.
My approach combines cognitive behavioral, solution focused, supportive and psychodynamic psychotherapy.
I am a licensed independent clinical social worker with over 10 years of combined experience as a psychotherapist and career counselor. I have worked with clients with depression, anxiety, adjusting to college life and career challenges. I also have experience counseling clients with medical illnesses including Long Covid. My therapy style has been described as warm and engaging; I believe in creating a safe space with respect, compassion and open dialogue necessary to building trust.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists
How does cognitive behavioral therapy work?
Cognitive behavioral therapy works by exploring how your thoughts affect your emotions and experiences. CBT helps you identify distortions in your thinking. For example, you may tend to jump to the worst case scenario catastrophizing or think in extremes (all-or-nothing thinking). A therapist can teach you how to push back against those thoughts to ultimately change your feelings and behavior for the better. They can also provide coping skills to better deal with stressors and challenges.
When do I know to seek treatment with cognitive behavioral therapy?
It’s reasonable to consider cognitive behavioral therapy if you struggle to manage difficult emotions or behaviors to such an extent that you are not getting the most out of life on a day-to-day basis. If you want a shorter term, concrete, skills-based approach, CBT is a great option. (By contrast, other types of therapy may devote more time to exploring your past and its effects.) The decision to seek CBT also depends on the condition you’re treating; CBT is an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other disorders.
How can I find a cognitive behavioral therapist for someone else?
To find a cognitive behavioral therapist for someone else, you may want to begin by discussing the person’s problem, researching cognitive behavioral therapy, and assessing whether the approach is the right fit. You could then reach out to a few cognitive behavioral therapists in this directory, explain the scenario, have a consultation with those available, and determine who could be a good match.
Why is CBT such a popular form of therapy?
CBT has become a popular form of therapy because it is effective and accessible. Robust research has demonstrated that CBT is an effective treatment for many mental health conditions. And CBT can be learned in relatively few sessions, which means that many people can engage in the process, afford it, and see results quickly. It involves learning concrete skills such as disputing unhelpful thoughts; these skills can also be taught and spread widely.