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Danielle M. Costa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
South Boston, MA 02127  (Online Only)
Welcome to TurtleStone Counseling. Telehealth appointments only at this time securely and confidentially through TherapyNotes. We serve Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. Please visit our website to start the 'New client' intake process. Through our work together we will focus on building the skills needed to create pathways for you to find desired peace and happiness. A partnership to empower you to heal, energize, and become aware of inner strengths. Our goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.
Welcome to TurtleStone Counseling. Telehealth appointments only at this time securely and confidentially through TherapyNotes. We serve Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. Please visit our website to start the 'New client' intake process. Through our work together we will focus on building the skills needed to create pathways for you to find desired peace and happiness. A partnership to empower you to heal, energize, and become aware of inner strengths. Our goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.
(774) 309-2603 View (774) 309-2603
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Erin P. Collins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PLLC
Verified Verified
South Boston, MA 02127
Waitlist for new clients
You are the “go to” person for family, friends, and colleagues, but it costs you a lot of anxiety. Being seen as competent and put together helps you to achieve, while the pressure of high expectations gets in the way of your day to day happiness. You want to get off the hamster wheel of pleasing and perfecting, but are unsure of exactly how to do it. While your life looks great on paper, on the inside you are struggling and have a hard time asking for help.
You are the “go to” person for family, friends, and colleagues, but it costs you a lot of anxiety. Being seen as competent and put together helps you to achieve, while the pressure of high expectations gets in the way of your day to day happiness. You want to get off the hamster wheel of pleasing and perfecting, but are unsure of exactly how to do it. While your life looks great on paper, on the inside you are struggling and have a hard time asking for help.
(617) 682-7376 View (617) 682-7376
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Anna Svetchnikov
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS, LSWA
Verified Verified
South Boston, MA 02127  (Online Only)
Individual clients welcome. In my professional journey, I've had the privilege of guiding thousands of clients from diverse backgrounds, each with their own unique stories and challenges. I help individuals cultivate a deep understanding of their emotions, fostering emotional intelligence that is crucial for personal growth. I strive to create a space where feelings are acknowledged and processed, to clear a path for success. Embracing wellbeing as a fundamental aspect of strength is at the heart of my approach. The goal is for you to become an insightful expert of your own life - past, present and future.
Individual clients welcome. In my professional journey, I've had the privilege of guiding thousands of clients from diverse backgrounds, each with their own unique stories and challenges. I help individuals cultivate a deep understanding of their emotions, fostering emotional intelligence that is crucial for personal growth. I strive to create a space where feelings are acknowledged and processed, to clear a path for success. Embracing wellbeing as a fundamental aspect of strength is at the heart of my approach. The goal is for you to become an insightful expert of your own life - past, present and future.
(339) 229-6995 View (339) 229-6995

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Melissa Rodrigues
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02108  (Online Only)
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.
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Deborah Cohen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02116  (Online Only)
I believe there are many ways to bring about change, and work collaboratively with clients to identify the ways that will work best for them. My approach to therapy is integrative, incorporating relational, psychodynamic and strengths-based perspectives, as well as cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness-based interventions. I am committed to understanding clients within their cultural contexts, and pay close attention to the impact of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and, when relevant, religion on development and identity.
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The Warming Tree
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CPT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02109  (Online Only)
Are you seeking contentment in life, struggling with focus or motivation? I am here to assist. By shifting your attention you can cultivate meaningful connections, overcome self-esteem and intimacy hurdles, and channel energy towards your priorities. My approach is compassionate, meeting you where you stand. I offer insightful guidance for your specific needs. I am here to be your trusted companion through life's ups and downs! Find more information on Pamelah's website, TheWarmingTree.com. Explore CBT, Mindfulness Practices, Expressive Therapies, Transitional Work, Relationship Repair, and Self-Worth Enhancement!
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Sophie Kolchin-Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02109  (Online Only)
Reaching out to a therapist is a courageous and healthy way of taking care of yourself. Perhaps you’re here because of a loss or trauma, a life transition, or a relationship challenge. Or maybe it’s a feeling of stuckness or pain, or a sense of fear or shame that prevents you from expressing important parts of yourself. Whatever it is that brings you to therapy, I am confident that working through your suffering within the safety of a trusting relationship can give you relief and help you live more authentically.
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Miriam Ervin
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02116
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Caroline H. Ogilvy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02109  (Online Only)
As a therapist, I work with adults who may be coping with new or unexpected challenges in their lives. I can help clients who may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or frustrated, while navigating difficult emotional experiences that may cause significant distress. I specialize in supporting women who are coping with anxiety and/or depression, daily life stress, self-esteem, interpersonal relationship conflicts, work/life balance, life transitions, chronic medical illness, and parenting related issues. Together, we discuss mind-body connection, strengthening coping skills for stress management, and fostering resilience and empowerment.
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The Center for PTSD
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02101
Accepting new patients with evening and weekend availability. Temporarily only accepting out-of-pocket payment for sessions - $50 per session. Please visit TheCenterforPTSD.org to place an easy referral. The Center for PTSD provides complex, various, and integrative treatment for those who suffer from trauma or adverse experiences.
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Willeen Capehart
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02116  (Online Only)
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Piero Goytizolo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02118  (Online Only)
Hello/hola! My name is Piero and I am a gay, Peruvian, Spanish-speaking man who loves pizza. I deeply enjoy meeting with individuals, couples, and families, and it would be an honor to see how I can help you. I believe the most important thing in the therapeutic relationship is our connection, and that you enjoy meeting with me. You want a therapist who you look forward to seeing and who you feel comfortable and safe with, who is also willing to challenge you and help you grow. I like to be warm and friendly as well as direct and blunt, use humor when appropriate, and am comfortable talking about anything.
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(617) 996-8904 View (617) 996-8904
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Shannon Erisman
Psychologist, PhD, PsyPact
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02116
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(401) 593-4121 View (401) 593-4121
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Shannon Stern
Counselor, LPC-S, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02110
Waitlist for new clients
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Don't let TikTok be your only therapist. It's easy to fall into a rabbit hole trying to figure out "what's wrong" with us, when in reality, we just need to better understand our individual needs, limits, and desires. There's nothing wrong with you, I promise. Therapy can offer new tools, support, and accountability to find peace and understanding, and help you feel like yourself again. You don't have to figure it out alone. Whether you've been to therapy before or not, we can always benefit from added support and connection while navigating life's biggest stressors.
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Peg Hurley Dawson, Ph.D.
Counselor, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02105
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Jennifer Kadlik
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02114  (Online Only)
Congratulations on your first step to finding help from whatever issue(s) you feel may be holding you back! Truth be told, there is a time in everyone's life when an outsider's perspective is helpful in reframing whatever it is we have going on. As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, I've had the pleasure of working with hundreds of individuals and families struggling with anxiety, mood disorders, family conflict, parentings issues, relationship problems and trauma.
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Lindsey Wilder
Counselor, MEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02101  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
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Robin Naglieri
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02101  (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed by expectations of daily life? Maybe you're wearing many hats- employee, caregiver, parent, partner, child- and feel like you've lost your sense of self balancing everyone else's needs. If so, we can work through that together! I have experience working with adults with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, relationship and communication issues, and perinatal mood disorders. Together, we can work on identifying the root causes to your feelings and create an individualized plan to work through them. Through mindfulness, reflection, re-framing, and more, we will work on moving you towards your goals.
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(860) 579-1417 View (860) 579-1417
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Ubuntu psychotherapy Group, LLC
MSW, LMHC
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02103
Freedom to find inner peace will open the doors to new beginnings & possibilities. Our psychotherapy group practice aim to assist individuals, families, & couples in developing skills to overcome problems in life while learning to live a more fulfilling path. We believe it takes immense courage to seek support when life gets challenging & stress becomes overwhelming. Therapy is a journey that can lead to healing & growth, so we strive to create a therapeutic space for our clients that is safe & collaborative. We use a warm, supportive, curious, empathic & reflective approach to guide our work as we look at current & past stressors.
Freedom to find inner peace will open the doors to new beginnings & possibilities. Our psychotherapy group practice aim to assist individuals, families, & couples in developing skills to overcome problems in life while learning to live a more fulfilling path. We believe it takes immense courage to seek support when life gets challenging & stress becomes overwhelming. Therapy is a journey that can lead to healing & growth, so we strive to create a therapeutic space for our clients that is safe & collaborative. We use a warm, supportive, curious, empathic & reflective approach to guide our work as we look at current & past stressors.
(857) 232-0510 View (857) 232-0510
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Julia Perault Fletcher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02116  (Online Only)
I am a psychotherapist, licensed in New York, Massachusetts and Texas. I specialize in the experiences of young adulthood. My areas of expertise include anxiety, family and relationship issues, sexuality and gender identity concerns, life transitions, and grief. I also work with people looking for love and navigating the dating process. Lastly, I support clients going through the fertility, pregnancy or postpartum experience.
I am a psychotherapist, licensed in New York, Massachusetts and Texas. I specialize in the experiences of young adulthood. My areas of expertise include anxiety, family and relationship issues, sexuality and gender identity concerns, life transitions, and grief. I also work with people looking for love and navigating the dating process. Lastly, I support clients going through the fertility, pregnancy or postpartum experience.
(929) 533-1613 View (929) 533-1613

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Emotionally Focused Therapists

Who is emotionally focused therapy for?

Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.

Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?

People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.

What happens in emotionally focused therapy?

Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.

What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?

EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.