Photo of Sarah Donohue, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 01746, MA
Sarah Donohue
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Holliston, MA 01746  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Do you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, and insecure? Has your relationship been wounded or lost its spark? Are you feeling dissatisfied or stuck with some aspect of your life and not sure how to make a shift? Has becoming or being a parent turned your world upside down? Life is full of transitions and stressors and it’s hard to stay in tune with ourselves, our partners, and our family members as we grow, change, and deal with stress. Sometimes we all need a safe space to process, reconnect, and heal – to speak our pain, communicate what we need, and be supported as we tap back into love and connection.
Do you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, and insecure? Has your relationship been wounded or lost its spark? Are you feeling dissatisfied or stuck with some aspect of your life and not sure how to make a shift? Has becoming or being a parent turned your world upside down? Life is full of transitions and stressors and it’s hard to stay in tune with ourselves, our partners, and our family members as we grow, change, and deal with stress. Sometimes we all need a safe space to process, reconnect, and heal – to speak our pain, communicate what we need, and be supported as we tap back into love and connection.
(774) 217-7608 View (774) 217-7608
Photo of Kathryn Cumming, Counselor in 01746, MA
Kathryn Cumming
Counselor, MA, CAGS, LMHC, Cert, EMDR
Verified Verified
Holliston, MA 01746
Sometimes your own thoughts are your biggest challenge. Anxiety, depression, negative thinking, feeling stuck or confused, trouble finding motivation, these and other feelings can be managed, even overcome. Let's work together and collaboratively help you to feel better. With support you can tackle issues and create change. We find and focus on your strengths to unearth the answers. We tailor therapy that challenges you and your comfort level at a way that fosters progress in a safe environment.
Sometimes your own thoughts are your biggest challenge. Anxiety, depression, negative thinking, feeling stuck or confused, trouble finding motivation, these and other feelings can be managed, even overcome. Let's work together and collaboratively help you to feel better. With support you can tackle issues and create change. We find and focus on your strengths to unearth the answers. We tailor therapy that challenges you and your comfort level at a way that fosters progress in a safe environment.
(508) 374-9851 View (508) 374-9851
Photo of Michele Lareau-Alves, Counselor in 01746, MA
Michele Lareau-Alves
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CST
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Holliston, MA 01746
Waitlist for new clients
What do you yearn for? Perhaps a fresh start, a new outlook or a rekindling of the fires that brought you together? My clients come to me with a range of issues, from the stress of life to the loss of intimate connection. I engage with a diversity of people, lifestyles and relationships. The work we do together provides an opportunity to learn new ways of being, listening and understanding, as well as finding pathways to repair and growth.
What do you yearn for? Perhaps a fresh start, a new outlook or a rekindling of the fires that brought you together? My clients come to me with a range of issues, from the stress of life to the loss of intimate connection. I engage with a diversity of people, lifestyles and relationships. The work we do together provides an opportunity to learn new ways of being, listening and understanding, as well as finding pathways to repair and growth.
(508) 955-5272 View (508) 955-5272
Photo of John V Gargan, Marriage & Family Therapist in 01746, MA
John V Gargan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Holliston, MA 01746
Waitlist for new clients
I have a passion for helping couples and families work through difficulties and help everyone realize their strengths in order to work better together. My specialty is couple's therapy. I have conducted various marriage seminars through the years to help couples better their communication skills and provide tools to help couples turn toward each other and work through difficulties instead of turning away. My hope is that each couple will rediscover the qualities, uniqueness, and values that first caused them to want to spend their lives together.
I have a passion for helping couples and families work through difficulties and help everyone realize their strengths in order to work better together. My specialty is couple's therapy. I have conducted various marriage seminars through the years to help couples better their communication skills and provide tools to help couples turn toward each other and work through difficulties instead of turning away. My hope is that each couple will rediscover the qualities, uniqueness, and values that first caused them to want to spend their lives together.
(508) 734-9256 View (508) 734-9256
Photo of Steve P Freilich, Psychologist in 01746, MA
Steve P Freilich
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Holliston, MA 01746  (Online Only)
Hi, I'm Steve Freilich. I'm an unusually down-to-earth psychologist. My greatest strengths are my broad repertoire of interpersonal and analytic skills, insights, strategies, and a very empathic style that will help you feel very much understood and comfortable sharing anything. I help you achieve long lasting relief from emotional pain and/or help you solve significant life problems complicated or magnified by emotional obstacles (yours or others). Over 90% of those who start to work with me return for more sessions - many for a while.
Hi, I'm Steve Freilich. I'm an unusually down-to-earth psychologist. My greatest strengths are my broad repertoire of interpersonal and analytic skills, insights, strategies, and a very empathic style that will help you feel very much understood and comfortable sharing anything. I help you achieve long lasting relief from emotional pain and/or help you solve significant life problems complicated or magnified by emotional obstacles (yours or others). Over 90% of those who start to work with me return for more sessions - many for a while.
(508) 306-1962 View (508) 306-1962
Photo of Deborah Rouslin, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 01746, MA
Deborah Rouslin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Holliston, MA 01746
As of Feb 18, 2024 my practice is full. I will post as i have openings going forward. Please contact me only through email. Hello and welcome to my Private Practice. I understand how difficult and scary it can be to take this first step and reach out for help and support. Life sometimes is not easy and we find ourselves navigating issues such as trauma, parenting, relationships. or unexpected loss. My style is oriented around growth and strength. I am here and ready to help.
As of Feb 18, 2024 my practice is full. I will post as i have openings going forward. Please contact me only through email. Hello and welcome to my Private Practice. I understand how difficult and scary it can be to take this first step and reach out for help and support. Life sometimes is not easy and we find ourselves navigating issues such as trauma, parenting, relationships. or unexpected loss. My style is oriented around growth and strength. I am here and ready to help.
(617) 315-2782 View (617) 315-2782
Photo of Jen Murphy, Counselor in 01746, MA
Jen Murphy
Counselor, LMFT, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Holliston, MA 01746  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I have over 20 years of lived experience supporting people who are navigating challenging situations, relationship issues, family estrangements, life transitions or just feeling stuck. My goal is to create a warm welcoming environment, making it easier to talk about difficult issues and emotions. I specialize in working with individuals and families with adult children.
I have over 20 years of lived experience supporting people who are navigating challenging situations, relationship issues, family estrangements, life transitions or just feeling stuck. My goal is to create a warm welcoming environment, making it easier to talk about difficult issues and emotions. I specialize in working with individuals and families with adult children.
(508) 219-6685 View (508) 219-6685
Photo of Jerome P Rubin, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 01746, MA
Jerome P Rubin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Holliston, MA 01746
Not accepting new clients
Hello, welcome to my practice. In our time together, my goal is for you to experience yourself as a unique individual along with understanding that there is nothing uniquely wrong with you. People are often judged for having problems. if you use insurance to pay for sessions, therapists are required to give you a diagnosis, indicating what is wrong and what needs to be fixed. This is not the way I look at people. There is no one who is free from suffering, which is not even the problem. Instead our "struggles" stem from a lack of compassion towards ourselves.
Hello, welcome to my practice. In our time together, my goal is for you to experience yourself as a unique individual along with understanding that there is nothing uniquely wrong with you. People are often judged for having problems. if you use insurance to pay for sessions, therapists are required to give you a diagnosis, indicating what is wrong and what needs to be fixed. This is not the way I look at people. There is no one who is free from suffering, which is not even the problem. Instead our "struggles" stem from a lack of compassion towards ourselves.
(508) 277-8770 View (508) 277-8770
Family Therapy

What do family therapists do?

A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.

How long does therapy for families take to work?

Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.

How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?

You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.

Is therapy for families effective?

Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.