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Lisa Lewis
Psychologist, EdD, CADC-II
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02201  (Online Only)
I am a strength-based, solution-focused psychologist with an active, collaborative style. I work with clients who struggle with relationships, depression, anxiety, or an addiction. As a Certified Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counselor, I work with individuals attempting to recover from an addiction, as well as clients who are negatively impacted by the addiction of someone close to them, like a friend, partner, or family member. I strive to be competent about and sensitive to differences in culture, and view these differences as central to an individual's experience and happiness.
I am a strength-based, solution-focused psychologist with an active, collaborative style. I work with clients who struggle with relationships, depression, anxiety, or an addiction. As a Certified Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counselor, I work with individuals attempting to recover from an addiction, as well as clients who are negatively impacted by the addiction of someone close to them, like a friend, partner, or family member. I strive to be competent about and sensitive to differences in culture, and view these differences as central to an individual's experience and happiness.
(617) 326-8038 View (617) 326-8038
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Aletheia Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MDiv, LMFT
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02201  (Online Only)
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and enjoy working with couples and individuals on relationship and other issues such as communication, conflict resolution, self-esteem, anxiety, stress, and depression. I have years of experience at various clinical settings. Other than my outpatient therapy work, I have an extensive experience providing wraparound service for families with children who have severe emotional and behavioral needs. I have worked for Elder Protective Services with elders who are neglected and abused. I have also provided psychiatric evaluation at emergency services and home-based family stabilization work for families with children who are in psychiatric crisis.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and enjoy working with couples and individuals on relationship and other issues such as communication, conflict resolution, self-esteem, anxiety, stress, and depression. I have years of experience at various clinical settings. Other than my outpatient therapy work, I have an extensive experience providing wraparound service for families with children who have severe emotional and behavioral needs. I have worked for Elder Protective Services with elders who are neglected and abused. I have also provided psychiatric evaluation at emergency services and home-based family stabilization work for families with children who are in psychiatric crisis.
(978) 767-2499 View (978) 767-2499
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Brigitte Zakari
Counselor, PsyaD, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02201
I am a psychoanalyst and licensed mental health counselor in private practice in Brookline, Massachusetts with more than 15 years experience in the field. Throughout my training and career, I have worked with adults in outpatient psychotherapy clinics as well as with children and adolescents and their families in the Public School Systems.
I am a psychoanalyst and licensed mental health counselor in private practice in Brookline, Massachusetts with more than 15 years experience in the field. Throughout my training and career, I have worked with adults in outpatient psychotherapy clinics as well as with children and adolescents and their families in the Public School Systems.
(617) 394-1880 View (617) 394-1880
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Molly Ryan
MhD
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02201  (Online Only)
Welcome! I offer counseling services that help you unearth and release old scars, limiting blocks and unhealthy life patterns that keep you from experiencing the fullness of a rich, thriving and enjoyable life. I am highly effective at helping clients turn struggle and pain into peace and empowerment. Sessions bring relief, stimulate growth and bring healing to the many troubling issues, occurrences and challenges that have piled upon you. Through your focus here, you will be equipped to move forward in renewed clarity and truth on your journey to robust happiness and unstoppable success. Now is the time!
Welcome! I offer counseling services that help you unearth and release old scars, limiting blocks and unhealthy life patterns that keep you from experiencing the fullness of a rich, thriving and enjoyable life. I am highly effective at helping clients turn struggle and pain into peace and empowerment. Sessions bring relief, stimulate growth and bring healing to the many troubling issues, occurrences and challenges that have piled upon you. Through your focus here, you will be equipped to move forward in renewed clarity and truth on your journey to robust happiness and unstoppable success. Now is the time!
(508) 869-4422 View (508) 869-4422
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Michelle Goodwin
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02201
Not accepting new clients
I have over a decade of experience working with people coping with anxiety, trauma, grief/loss, and depression related to life disruptions and relationship conflict. I enjoy assisting people in navigating life challenges and supporting them in achieving what they set out to accomplish for themselves in therapy.
I have over a decade of experience working with people coping with anxiety, trauma, grief/loss, and depression related to life disruptions and relationship conflict. I enjoy assisting people in navigating life challenges and supporting them in achieving what they set out to accomplish for themselves in therapy.
(339) 675-1991 View (339) 675-1991

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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.