Therapists in South Boston, MA

Caring for couples and individuals has been my privilege and passion for over thirty years. I provide goal directed short-term and long-tern therapy in a warm, active, and collaborative style to help people solve problems and reach their potential. Treatments are tailored to each client's individual circumstances. Success in therapy reduces distress and creates new possibilities for living with greater ease, purpose, and joy. The skills acquired in therapy enable us to face future challenges with courage and confidence.

Accepting New Clients (Individuals and Couples)-Life can feel really overwhelming at times, especially when you are trying to manage the daily grind, while also being present in your personal and professional relationships. When you have a busy and demanding life your personal relationships often take a back burner and it’s hard to deal with problems effectively in the moment. Sometimes it’s easier to numb out or avoid with unhealthy habits. But, eventually these habits leave you feeling more stressed and disconnected, and problems that once appeared small snowball into larger issues.

I am a humanistic, certified sex therapist with a sharp wit, a generous dose of humor, and an intense but kind focus on core issues. Some of my clients are working toward feeling more connected in their relationships. Some are working to heal from traumas of the past. Most are looking for an expert therapist, who having tried multiple therapists, need a more comprehensive, philosophically grounded, deeper, and richer experience of self-exploration and healing. My goal is for my clients to experience a connection they may have never felt that helps them build insight, understanding, and the courage and power to heal and grow.

Laura Unsworth is a skilled child, adult, and couples therapist, an expert in attachment and body-focused treatment modalities, and someone who can help you develop the skills and self-compassion needed to embrace a life narrative focused on strength and resilience. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with advanced training in evidenced-based therapies that include Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). She also has growing experience with one of our key modalities at 1A Wellness, Internal Family Systems (IFS).

I work with individuals, couples and families looking for understanding, safety and connection in their lives. Whether the difficulty and pain you experience comes from trauma, neglect, abandonment or relationship conflict I believe you have the capacity and right to heal, feel good and live a good life; and that you can! I've worked with people recovering from childhood neglect, sexual and emotional abuse and the lack of connection that comes from preoccupied, distant, disconnected and or self absorbed parents. I'm constantly amazed at the power of this work.

I am a well known, respected psychologist and sex therapist with a national and international reputation, AASECT certified since 1996. Clinically, I am warm, innovative, active, and effective. Multiple certifications in types of therapy, including EMDR, Sensorimotor therapy for trauma. Training in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy, hypnosis, and AEDP for couples. Author of 3 commercially published books, I have been cited by my peers in the literature on sexuality and relationships since 1992. You will know if I am right for you in one session, promise! See website for a wealth of information and articles. SexSmart.com

I am a Portuguese speaking therapist that empowers individuals to achieve their life goals. My passion to empower individuals has been the driving force behind my practice with a focus on working with persons across the lifespan who struggle with mood and substance abuse disorders, grief, trauma, anxiety, and depression. I work with clients to manage their mental health symptoms rather than be defined by them so that they may achieve balance. As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, EMDR & EFT Therapist, and Reiki Practitioner I use a trauma-informed, somatic approach to therapy.

Licensed in MA and NH. COUPLES only practice! If you want to change the "dance" (repeated negative cycle) you have with your significant other, Emotionally Focused Therapy can help. In fact, we have a roadmap to do just that. EFT is the only couple therapy with an effectiveness rating of over 90% (www.iceeft.com). As a Certified EFT therapist & ICEEFT-approved Clinical Supervisor-in-Training, I have advanced training in this scientifically-proven treatment for repairing a couple's relationship.

My practice is centered on the healing and development of the most important relationships in our lives. I use Emotionally Focused Therapy to work with couples seeking healing within their relationship or to improve their intimacy. My individual adult clients seek a safe space to process inner conflicts, understand the dimensions of their being, and feel seen and heard. Pain in itself can help us see what we need and uncover ways of knowing ourselves better, to make changes that lead to growth. To me, therapy is about exploring feelings, thoughts, and emotions and feeling safe at the same time. I am a safe co-explorer.

I am a licensed social worker (NY, MA & NJ) whose psychotherapeutic approach stems from sex therapy, trauma-informed care, and emotionally focused therapy. Using a relationship-centered model, I focus my psychotherapy work on the therapist-client bond in a collaborative and integrative environment. ​As a clinician, I have much experience working with couples and poly relationships, LGBTQIA+ folks and relationships, refugees and asylum seekers, and sexual assault survivors. I have worked with clients wrestling with depression, anxiety, shame, gender and sexual identity concerns, sexual functioning, sexual desire, and self-esteem.

Welcome to the first step in your exploration for change. It's probably safe to say that you are here because things could feel better in your life. We can't stop the change or eliminate suffering but we can begin to understand it and learn how to manage all that life throws our way. In an effort to reduce the stress and assist clients with life's challenges I offer secure telemedicine (video) sessions for couples and individuals. Reach out and allow me to team with you to manage what we can and allow these times to inspire positive change.

Are you seeking to understand yourself better? Are you looking to make sense of your relationship dynamics? Do you wish things were better, but you don't know how to get there? You CAN feel empowered by an expanding of your understanding, gathering insight, and educating the choices you make in how you decide to live your life. I work with couples, and adults to help make sense of obstacles, understand how relationship histories effect life today, and become more comfortable with themselves. This is done in an atmosphere where you are accepted for who you are. We can discuss your goals.

It has not been an easy step for you to come to counseling. It may take months, or even years, to get up the courage to call for an appointment. For many, coming to counseling can feel both frightening and yet a relief. I do not have a waiting list, and can get you in to see me fairly quickly. My unique style is to educate, motivate and inspire you, providing a solid foundation for a healthy life. I am a down to earth, "regular" person with a style that puts most people at ease. I also now offer hourly supervisory services to masters level students in a social work or mental health counseling programs.

With 12 years of experience working with clients going through individual, relationship, and family issues, Celebrity Therapist Dr. Jeff Rocker has provided therapeutic services to clients nationwide. He is Licensed in 14 states and has served clients from all age groups. Over the years, Dr. Jeff has organized lectures and various events in the community, including excursions and retreats for couples to improve their communication and better understand each other. He has experience working with athletes in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. In addition, Dr. Jeff has also worked with clients in the Movie, Music, and Entertainment Industries.

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 am a psychotherapist specializing in relationship counseling. Couples most often come in saying, “we’re having difficulty communicating”. I understand relationship dynamics, emotional communication, and the neurophysiology of secure connections. I help clients better understand their patterns of connection as well as conflict, and I will help make your relationship stronger.