Existential Therapists in Brookline, MA

I work with adults, groups, and couples, managing a range of personal and interpersonal challenges, from anxiety and depression, to addiction and major relationship dysfunction. If you are troubled by unsatisfying or unstable relationships with family members and/or partners, low self esteem, feeling stuck, concerns about your substance use, coping with transitions, spiritual or existential challenges, impulsive behavior, procrastination, or anxiety, you are welcome to contact me.

I am a licensed psychologist who is trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy. Patients who come to me are looking to understand the significance and meaning of their most difficult-to-solve problems—problems like anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relational struggles, and self-harm. They are often patients who have not had success with short-term and/or cognitive therapies, and they have a sense that their struggles signify something more than mere dysfunction—that their problems point to something unique and unknown about themselves.

Life can make us feel unsettled in our surroundings, uncertain in our relationships, or unfulfilled with who we are. We may lose ourselves and wonder how to find ourselves again. Therapy can be used in many ways – to explore, to question, to heal, and to grow. It can create space for all facets of life to be experienced openly. I believe that the relationship we build together fosters an opportunity to shift your understanding of yourself, allowing room for movement in your life.

I am warm, authentic, dynamic, and connective, and I believe in meaning-making and healing through relationship. I also believe in the balance of holding what's challenging or traumatic, while looking at possibilities for growth and change. I truly love the work that I do, providing holding, healing, and transformation in a safe and natural way. Come meet me for a free sample session, and see what possibilities we might explore together. My contact information is (617) 935 - 9116. I look forward to hopefully meeting with you.

Hello! My name is Anastaxia and I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in the state of Massachusetts. I have my BA in psychology and MA in forensic mental health counseling. I have worked with several mental health organizations including emergency services, inpatient psychiatric hospital, and treatment based prison. I have worked with a variety of individuals experiencing acute mental health episodes, addiction, anxiety, depression, etc.

I specialize in working with people who are perfectionists. Often high performers, athletes, students and professionals in high stress fields struggle with anxiety, burnout, depression and isolation. I utilize humor, empathy and gentle challenging to help clients make progress towards their goals of finding balance, identity and happiness. I am a strengths-based clinician and see the good in my clients; my goal is for them to see it too. I believe in the power of gratitude, mindfulness, and compassion to improve mental health. I am direct and transparent with my clients in hopes they will be empowered in their therapy journey.

Do you sometimes question your values or direction in life? Do you feel successful in some areas, yet struggle with loneliness or relationships? Perhaps anxiety, depression, or substance use hold you back from experiencing true joy. You're not alone. In today's complex world, many feel lost and struggle to discover their purpose and meaning in life. I'm a therapist who helps people explore these existential questions. I create a safe and supportive space for you to delve into your beliefs, values, and purpose. For clients with a Jewish background, I provide culturally sensitive therapy to explore faith and identity.

Alice Rodgers is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Supervisee (LMHC-S) who has over 2 years of experience assisting teens, young adults, and adults to improve their communication skills and to find healing from the symptoms of anxiety, depression, undeveloped coping skills, low self-esteem, grief, difficult life transitions, academic issues, low self-esteem, chronic stress, substance use, trauma, PTSD, and women’s issues.

I want to help anyone looking to feel better. I enjoy helping others find relief from anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and other symptoms or mental health conditions. I help clients find and address what is preventing their ability to function, grow, thrive, or just relax! I also enjoy helping people discover more about themselves and reconnect with their sense of meaning or purpose in life. Therapy takes effort and commitment and, in exchange, provides freedom from suffering. I would love to help you discover the gift I believe therapy can give to you.

I love helping clients who feel stuck with anxiety, depression, or trauma become “unstuck.” In my therapy space, I strive to create a supportive environment for people to explore their emotions – and the experiences that shaped those emotions. With individuals, couples, and families, I work collaboratively to understand how previous dynamics, especially with families of origin, contribute to their current thoughts and coping skills. When clients understand how their past relationships influence their current selves, they are better able to build new futures, with greater self-acceptance, growth, new skills, and overall happiness.

At work, you know you’re underpaid, yet still go above and beyond for employers and colleagues who don’t appreciate it. At home, you’re the one expected to manage things and keep up with chores, while your partner only contributes when they’re directly asked. If you have kids, you feel guilty about ever needing a break. Though you think you “should” be able to handle all of this, the cumulative exhaustion you feel from a lifetime of taking on more than you have time or energy for is starting to show. Let me assure you that not only is it okay to admit you’re having a tough time — it’s the first step in actually feeling better.

The demands of school, work, family and social relationships can be overwhelming for people of all ages. Societal pressures may add to our stress. We all need support as we navigate the different stages of our lives. We can get stuck, feel very low, or become increasingly anxious along the way. Children and adolescents may express or cope with these difficult emotions with troubling behavior. Parents often feel helpless or lost trying to support their children. Individual and family psychotherapy can help us better understand and manage our emotions, increase our sense of worth and control, and live a more fulfilling life.

People can recover from mental health crises and lead fulfilling and productive lives. Each of us heal and grow through our relationships with others that are based on mutual respect and authentic dialogue. My practice is based on a non-pathologizing, supportive, narrative approach which is always person-first and person-directed. I graduated with a master's in clinical mental health counseling in 2003 and have been licensed since 2008.

You might be experiencing some struggles or so-called "symptoms." It could be depression, anxiety, feelings of inadequacy, trauma, relationship difficulties, challenges in certain life circumstances, or your own unique situation. Besides adults, I also work with children or adolescents with autism, behavioral issues, or emotional regulation difficulties.

I am naturally upbeat, enthusiastic and totally invested in motivating individuals to challenge negative thinking and embrace their potential through the lens of quantum mechanics. As a way to engage my patients in their own recovery process they will learn mindfulness and meditation techniques in order to access their capacity to heal physically and emotionally. I embrace the techniques of energy psychology and support Joe Dispenza's work in self-healing. I am well suited for those who desire the skills to cope with life's challenges and fully understand and that we are the creators of our life and that which we manifest.

Whether the origin of your struggle is fuzzy or clear to you, I invite you to come begin the journey of clearing the roadblocks that have become obstacles to being your whole, joyous, and most effective self. I commit to creating a safe and sacred space for you to be yourself - to risk, receive and integrate new skills into your life to obtain the outcome you seek, and beyond. We are equal travelers on this planet and it is from this place where you will always be greeted by me; human first, therapist 2nd - with respect, dignity, and non-judgment always being at the center of our time together.

Going to therapy implies the courage to question ourselves and face the challenges that get in the way of self-acceptance. Our lives change and we often struggle to change with it. I believe therapy can be a transformative encounter that allows a different experience of ourselves. As a native Spanish-English speaker, I provide a culturally sensitive approach to therapy and am mindful of race, gender, sexuality, and class intersections. My background and my current role as a clinician at Harvard University Counseling and Mental Health Services have allowed me to work with patients from all over the world.

Is purity culture or religious messaging preventing you from dating, sex, and healthy relationships? Have you rejected old religious beliefs but feel "stuck" making your new beliefs a reality? I help millennials like you by using a holistic approach to therapy. I combine CBT, IFS therapy, mindfulness, and somatic practices like nervous system regulation to heal at the root of your issues; cultivate self compassion; create new, healthy relationships; and step into your sexual liberation era. I also offer CPT Intensives for those who want to heal NOW and don't want to spend months or even years in the traditional therapy model.

Julia Lev-Rosenfeld, LMHC, co-director at Beacon Counseling Group, is a psychotherapist and AD/HD counselor / coach treating adolescents and adults. AD/HD counseling services include: exploring emotional and mental health issues related to challenges of AD/HD, education around AD/HD, coaching individuals to learn new skills and overcome challenges, assessments to identify areas of strength and challenges and consultation with other providers. All counseling and coaching is individualized, multimodal, holistic, and culturally sensitive. Julia is bi-lingual in English and Russian, with services available to native-Russian speaking individuals.