Therapists in Brookline, MA

Unfortunately I am currently closed to new referrals. I have over 40 years of experience working with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds, seeking help for a great range of issues and problems. In this time I have developed great skill in providing an atmosphere of safety, respect, and optimism about the capacity to change. In the process my clients develop a dramatically increased sense of satisfaction and effective control over their lives.

Being a young adult is SUPER hard. There is a lot of pressure to know exactly what your next steps should be. You may have noticed yourself feeling overwhelmed, anxious or disconnected. Do you find yourself having trouble with food, hating your body, or just not feeling like yourself lately? Maybe you have tried reaching out to friends or family and they just don’t get it. Over the past several years I have worked with clients with a diverse range of life experiences and through this work have developed a specialty in treating anxiety, depression, and eating disorders; and gaining clarity around purpose, self love, and sexuality.

Are you curious about the different parts of yourself? I can help you sort through your different feelings, reactions, and beliefs. I am highly skilled at supporting people in finding clarity about the parts of themselves that react to life circumstances both internally and externally. Also, I am available to help kids struggling with the challenges of distance learning and being separated from their peers. I approach our time together with compassion and a positive presence. My hope is that clients will feel comfortable and at ease.

I believe psychotherapy is most effective when individuals feel genuinely connected to their therapist. I offer a safe, trusting, and supportive environment that enables individuals to develop the understanding and skills needed to make positive changes in their lives. Whether seeking therapy for symptom alleviation, a desire for greater self-understanding, or to cope with a particular crisis, good psychotherapy facilitates personal growth and learning in order to help individuals lead more fulfilling and enjoyable lives.

With more than 35 years experience, Ms. Carboni fervently believe in each individual's capacity for personal growth and change. With an ever-positive outlook, she seeks to identify inner resources and cultivate new capacities and perspectives that will contribute to a deeper self-awareness and an improved quality of life.

I am currently not accepting new clients. I no longer accept insurances, but am still a Give-An-Hour provider for current clients and provide a sliding fee scale.

Analisa is a Licensed Independent Certified Social Worker (LICSW) in Boston, MA. She specializes in treating individuals who struggle with addiction, codependency, and complex trauma. Analisa empowers her clients to step into their strength and healing using a holistic and humanistic perspective. She is excited to work with motivated individuals from all walks of life. As an advocate for social justice, Analisa recognizes the intersectionality that exists between race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, faith, and socioeconomic status with individual treatment concerns. She prioritizes emotional safety for her clients.

I am a practice owner and clinical psychologist at Brookline Adult and Child Counseling (BACC). BACC is a collective of diverse clinicians, who bring a wealth of experience and expertise to our collaborative practice. BACC offers individual, dyadic, group, couples and family sessions for people of all ages. We provide an affirming, personalized treatment approach, grounded in psychodynamic principles and above all the meaningful connections we make with our clients.

When our working life and/or our relationships do not give us a sense of vitality and purpose, this is a sign that we have become disconnected from parts of ourselves. I work with individuals and couples to help them get closer to themselves. This helps them get closer to others and to work they find meaningful. I encourage my clients to follow one rule and one rule only: to describe whatever comes to their mind. It is not easy to do! What helps is that there are two of us deeply involved in this dialogue, observing together, exploring more deeply, Slowly, it becomes easier, and the easier it becomes the more likely it is that feelings and thoughts are meeting on new ground. Psychotherapy can be an unforgettable journey of discovery, a way to restore meaning, vitality and purpose. I invite those who want to explore the possibilities to meet in a safe place for inner exploration-- my Brookline office--easy access to the T and parking.

Do you not have enough satisfaction in your life? Do you wish you were in a relationship? Are you struggling with the one you are in? Do you wish for a better career? Talking in a therapeutic environment helps people take more control of their lives, allowing them to experience a quality of life that was otherwise impossible. It is rewarding to see this type of change take place with my clients.

Therapy begins where you are. People seek therapy for many different reasons. Whether you are dealing with a particular crisis or simply want to know more about yourself, therapy can lead to a better understanding of who we are and what has shaped us. Through these discoveries, therapy can allow you to identify old patterns that have been standing in your way of living the life you want.

Sometimes life's difficulties are too hard to bear alone. Talking with a trusted person, over a period of time, can make a significant difference. This is the essence of psychotherapy. Sometimes people come in crisis, in major life transitions, are grieving a loss; sometimes there are problems in one's own personality, in relationships, family, work, or just plain loneliness. There may be the residue of childhood trauma or other pain from the past that is getting in the way of living a more fulfilling and creative life.

Maria Agit, Ed.D., is a Doctor of Educational Psychology, and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, with expertise in behavioral medicine and psychodynamics. She works with individuals, couples, families, and groups, with particular interests in areas such as stress-related disorders, hypnosis, multi-cultural issues, life transitions and life phase adjustment, grief, loss and associated guilt, relationships and intimacy, life coaching and academic underachievement, and personal growth.

I am currently accepting new teletherapy patients. People come to therapy to gain control over their lives, feel better and lead a fuller life. Whether you are struggling with issues big or small, we will work together to create a safe space where your old patterns and painful feelings can be explored. I practice therapy that emphasizes the importance of a unique therapist/patient relationship built upon a secure and empathic connection. I believe this is our best chance to understand our life experiences and ourselves more deeply and bring about enduring change.

First and foremost, I am concerned with understanding the full person with whom I am sitting, and not solely their problems or symptoms. This stance stems from a belief that without such careful attention to a person's full scope, the issues people seek help for are often not adequately resolved. Clients who are willing to attempt a process of reflection, dialogue, and practice have typically found my office a safe and useful space to work through their dilemmas and concerns.

Sahar is a dedicated mental health counselor with 4 years of experience in the dynamic field of mental health. Her passion for making a positive impact has led her to specialize in working with diverse populations, including children facing mental health challenges and individuals with dual diagnoses—specifically those grappling with substance use disorders alongside various other mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma, and more.

I believe that the therapeutic rapport is key to success. I am eclectic with my approach and draw upon cognitive, behavioral, attachment, schema approaches, and EMDR. I am client-centered and believe that each individual has the ability to create a meaningful and fulfilling life.

I treat teens, college students, and adults. Clients generally come to me with anxiety and mood challenges, often triggered by significant life stressors. These include relationship issues, parenting struggles, academic pressures, challenges around gender and sexual orientation, and work related stress. For over 20 years I have supported individuals and families through these challenging moments. Choosing a therapist for you or your child can be a challenge in itself. Here are some of useful things to know about me as you are working through this important decision.

In our painful and disorienting times, it is all too easy to feel we are losing touch with who we are and what gives meaning to our lives. Powerful forces around and within us contribute to overwhelm, lostness, shame, and stuckness in repetitive patterns. I aspire to help those who consult me move beyond these patterns, as well as imagine and manifest possibilities for different ways of being in the world.