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Claire Shindler
Psychologist, PhD Verified
Verified
Acton, MA 01720
Some concerns that bring people to me are their experience of loneliness, depression, and anxiety; feelings of worry, emptiness, and sadness; a search for connection and meaning in relationships and work; life transitions; perfectionism; self-doubt; relationship difficulties; divorce; searching for life direction and a sense of purpose; loss and grief; and exploration of identity. I work with people through collaborative, interactive conversation to help them gain insight, to develop strategies to approach their life challenges, and to feel known and understood. People describe me as empathic, genuine, and with a sense of humor.
Humanistic
(978) 849-3332
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Acton, MA 01720
Humanistic
Some concerns that bring people to me are their experience of loneliness, depression, and anxiety; feelings of worry, emptiness, and sadness; a search for connection and meaning in relationships and work; life transitions; perfectionism; self-doubt; relationship difficulties; divorce; searching for life direction and a sense of purpose; loss and grief; and exploration of identity. I work with people through collaborative, interactive conversation to help them gain insight, to develop strategies to approach their life challenges, and to feel known and understood. People describe me as empathic, genuine, and with a sense of humor.
(978) 849-3332
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Kelley Bothe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, DCSW Verified
Verified
Office is near:
Acton, MA 01718
As a clinician who has practiced psychotherapy for over 25 years I have deep respect for the therapeutic process and the capacity of individuals to heal and grow. As an interactive therapist I will work with you collaboratively, fostering your emotional growth as we work toward mutually defined goals. I bring curiosity and compassion to the issues you bring to therapy and I will teach you to do the same. With a nonjudgmental attitude we will explore whatever is necessary to allow you to more deeply know yourself and to improve your overall sense of well-being.
Humanistic
(781) 277-7687
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Humanistic
As a clinician who has practiced psychotherapy for over 25 years I have deep respect for the therapeutic process and the capacity of individuals to heal and grow. As an interactive therapist I will work with you collaboratively, fostering your emotional growth as we work toward mutually defined goals. I bring curiosity and compassion to the issues you bring to therapy and I will teach you to do the same. With a nonjudgmental attitude we will explore whatever is necessary to allow you to more deeply know yourself and to improve your overall sense of well-being.
(781) 277-7687
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Sacks and Associates Counseling Center
Counselor, MEd, LMHC Verified
Verified
Office is near:
Acton, MA 01718
Sally Sacks is a seasoned psychotherapist with years of experience. She takes an eclectic approach to counseling. "Use what works, and have a large bag of tricks!" Sally holds a Master's degree in Education/Psychology, and a Richard Bandler certification in neurolingiustic programming (NLP). Sally is trained in hypnosis, and energy therapies. All of these skills help to teach people how to communicate effectively, and therefore improve all relationships.
Humanistic
(978) 309-6205
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Acton, MA 01718
Humanistic
Sally Sacks is a seasoned psychotherapist with years of experience. She takes an eclectic approach to counseling. "Use what works, and have a large bag of tricks!" Sally holds a Master's degree in Education/Psychology, and a Richard Bandler certification in neurolingiustic programming (NLP). Sally is trained in hypnosis, and energy therapies. All of these skills help to teach people how to communicate effectively, and therefore improve all relationships.
(978) 309-6205
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Mary Calabrese
Psychologist, PhD Verified
Verified
Office is near:
Acton, MA 01718
Provide warm problem solving therapy that includes self-awareness and identifying the blocks you put in your own way. Children, adolescents, adults and couples welcome. In addition, I am trained as a neuropsychologist and perform evaluations for learning and cognitive issues.
Humanistic
(617) 500-0748
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Provide warm problem solving therapy that includes self-awareness and identifying the blocks you put in your own way. Children, adolescents, adults and couples welcome. In addition, I am trained as a neuropsychologist and perform evaluations for learning and cognitive issues.
(617) 500-0748
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Ellen Maiman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW Verified
Verified
Acton, MA 01720
My first priority as your therapist is to provide an environment in which you can speak freely about your concerns while I listen and reflect back to you in a non-judgemental and compassionate way. You may need new coping skills, new perspectives or a way to heal beyond old difficulties that remain unresolved. I will help you clarify what your intentions are and help you to be more compassionate with yourself during the process. One of the goals is to be more content and more at peace with yourself and in your relationships with others.
Humanistic
(978) 894-1626
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Acton, MA 01720
Humanistic
My first priority as your therapist is to provide an environment in which you can speak freely about your concerns while I listen and reflect back to you in a non-judgemental and compassionate way. You may need new coping skills, new perspectives or a way to heal beyond old difficulties that remain unresolved. I will help you clarify what your intentions are and help you to be more compassionate with yourself during the process. One of the goals is to be more content and more at peace with yourself and in your relationships with others.
(978) 894-1626
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Melinda Stewart
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW Verified
Verified
Office is near:
Acton, MA 01720
I provide Educational Counseling and Psychotherapy for people who experience the world in a unique way and those who love them. I specialize in working with gifted people including the divergent thinkers, creative thinkers, highly gifted, profoundly gifted, twice exceptional and prodigies. I work with adults and children, families and schools. I consult to schools, colleges and homeschoolers to create educational plans that address the needs of asynchronous learners and address the normal, healthy psychological development of those people who are many ages at one time.
Humanistic
(978) 412-4573
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Acton, MA 01720
Humanistic
I provide Educational Counseling and Psychotherapy for people who experience the world in a unique way and those who love them. I specialize in working with gifted people including the divergent thinkers, creative thinkers, highly gifted, profoundly gifted, twice exceptional and prodigies. I work with adults and children, families and schools. I consult to schools, colleges and homeschoolers to create educational plans that address the needs of asynchronous learners and address the normal, healthy psychological development of those people who are many ages at one time.
(978) 412-4573
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Kate Imhoff
Counselor, MA, LMHC Verified
Verified
Acton, MA 01720
With over 20 years of experience in the field of helping others, I have learned that making a genuine connection with people is the best way in which to begin the work of therapy. One of the most important skills I have to offer is to carefully and compassionately listen to what you have to say. We then go from there; when you are ready, we begin to look at how to change.
Humanistic
(978) 965-4836
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Acton, MA 01720
Humanistic
With over 20 years of experience in the field of helping others, I have learned that making a genuine connection with people is the best way in which to begin the work of therapy. One of the most important skills I have to offer is to carefully and compassionately listen to what you have to say. We then go from there; when you are ready, we begin to look at how to change.
(978) 965-4836
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Eleanor Mathews
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW Verified
Verified
Office is near:
Acton, MA 01718
My expertise is in the area of major loss (illness, aging, dying, significant life change, bereavement) also caregiving and end-of-life planning. Such challenges are often overwhelming, even immobilizing. We can feel we have hit a brick wall, and may feel depressed, hopeless, anxious or numb. When we are able to be present to it we may discover surprising gifts, such as inner resources we might not know are there, ways to take better care of ourselves, and new understanding of what is most important to us. Some say that, amazingly, life can be transformed in ways that make it richer than ever.
Humanistic
(978) 705-6819
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Acton, MA 01718
Humanistic
My expertise is in the area of major loss (illness, aging, dying, significant life change, bereavement) also caregiving and end-of-life planning. Such challenges are often overwhelming, even immobilizing. We can feel we have hit a brick wall, and may feel depressed, hopeless, anxious or numb. When we are able to be present to it we may discover surprising gifts, such as inner resources we might not know are there, ways to take better care of ourselves, and new understanding of what is most important to us. Some say that, amazingly, life can be transformed in ways that make it richer than ever.
(978) 705-6819
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West Acton Psychotherapy and Consultation
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW Verified
Verified
Acton, MA 01720
I specialize in parent consultation and coaching, as well as working with families, adolescents, adults whose lives have been impacted by trauma. My primary focus is to help parents of children of all ages who are struggling with the parent/child relationship, as well as helping parents handle behaviors whether they are developmental, impacted by early childhood trauma, and/or other stressors. I am trained in Attachment Focused Therapy; Attachment, Regulation and Competency (ARC) and Parent Child Interaction Therapy Adaptions (PCIT-A) as well as EMDR, AEDP and Sensory Motor Psychotherapy and integrate these approaches in my work.
Humanistic
(978) 306-2738
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Acton, MA 01720
Humanistic
I specialize in parent consultation and coaching, as well as working with families, adolescents, adults whose lives have been impacted by trauma. My primary focus is to help parents of children of all ages who are struggling with the parent/child relationship, as well as helping parents handle behaviors whether they are developmental, impacted by early childhood trauma, and/or other stressors. I am trained in Attachment Focused Therapy; Attachment, Regulation and Competency (ARC) and Parent Child Interaction Therapy Adaptions (PCIT-A) as well as EMDR, AEDP and Sensory Motor Psychotherapy and integrate these approaches in my work.
(978) 306-2738
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Molly Korotkin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW Verified
Verified
Office is near:
Acton, MA 01720
I have extensive experience working with children and young adolescents that are struggling to maintain emotional control while managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, impulsivity, hyperactivity, and difficult peer or family dynamics and relationships. I have worked in outpatient, acute, residential, school, and community-based settings with children and adolescents for the past 10 years.
Humanistic
(978) 291-7540
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Acton, MA 01720
Humanistic
I have extensive experience working with children and young adolescents that are struggling to maintain emotional control while managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, impulsivity, hyperactivity, and difficult peer or family dynamics and relationships. I have worked in outpatient, acute, residential, school, and community-based settings with children and adolescents for the past 10 years.
(978) 291-7540
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Joshua Miller
Counselor, MA, LMHC, ARTH Verified
Verified
Office is near:
Acton, MA 01720
Welcome to my practice. I've been helping people who are struggling with a variety of life's challenges for 15 years. These include anxiety, video/phone/technology addictions, relationship issues, and grief work to name a few. In addition, I successfully treat conditions such as depression, couples issues, Eating disorders, Weight control/body image, and folks on the spectrum. I also help children, high schoolers, home schoolers, and young adults to address various academic and behavioral issues. With therapeutic guidance, every person can advance towards their goals. It is my intention to help you live the life you want to live. joshmillertherapy.com
Humanistic
(978) 331-0993
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Acton, MA 01720
Humanistic
Welcome to my practice. I've been helping people who are struggling with a variety of life's challenges for 15 years. These include anxiety, video/phone/technology addictions, relationship issues, and grief work to name a few. In addition, I successfully treat conditions such as depression, couples issues, Eating disorders, Weight control/body image, and folks on the spectrum. I also help children, high schoolers, home schoolers, and young adults to address various academic and behavioral issues. With therapeutic guidance, every person can advance towards their goals. It is my intention to help you live the life you want to live. joshmillertherapy.com
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Melissa Jadhav
Counselor, LMHC Verified
Verified
Acton, MA 01720
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 10 years of experience in the field, I know how transformative therapy can be and how important it is to feel good about yourself, confident in your place in the world, and secure in your relationships.
Humanistic
(857) 320-4153
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Acton, MA 01720
Humanistic
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 10 years of experience in the field, I know how transformative therapy can be and how important it is to feel good about yourself, confident in your place in the world, and secure in your relationships.
(857) 320-4153
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Fred Gerhard
Psychologist, PsyD Verified
Verified
Acton, MA 01720
Online Webcam counseling, or In-Office counseling, my approach to helping people is to clearly understand each person's way of thinking, feeling, understanding, and living - their unique personal psychology - and to tailor an effective method of helping to the individual, their strengths and their needs. Much of my life's enjoyment comes from helping people live happier, more fulfilling lives. In working with me as your counselor or life coach, you can expect someone who listens with a caring and empathic attitude - someone who will provide expert and effective feedback to help you reach your goals for a satisfying and joyful life!
Humanistic
(978) 384-0996
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Acton, MA 01720
Humanistic
Online Webcam counseling, or In-Office counseling, my approach to helping people is to clearly understand each person's way of thinking, feeling, understanding, and living - their unique personal psychology - and to tailor an effective method of helping to the individual, their strengths and their needs. Much of my life's enjoyment comes from helping people live happier, more fulfilling lives. In working with me as your counselor or life coach, you can expect someone who listens with a caring and empathic attitude - someone who will provide expert and effective feedback to help you reach your goals for a satisfying and joyful life!
(978) 384-0996
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Janet L Russo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LADC-I Verified
Verified
Acton, MA 01720
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor who has worked in the field of Mental Health and Substance Use disorders for twenty+ years. I am especially concerned for, not only the person who uses, but the people who have been affected by a loved one's behaviors, be it substance use or something else. Often dealing with a loved one's issues can cause significant impairment in your own life and mental health. Self-care is essential if you are going to live a sane and happy life. To help someone else, it is of upmost importance to have support and help for yourself.
Humanistic
(978) 849-3342
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Acton, MA 01720
Humanistic
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor who has worked in the field of Mental Health and Substance Use disorders for twenty+ years. I am especially concerned for, not only the person who uses, but the people who have been affected by a loved one's behaviors, be it substance use or something else. Often dealing with a loved one's issues can cause significant impairment in your own life and mental health. Self-care is essential if you are going to live a sane and happy life. To help someone else, it is of upmost importance to have support and help for yourself.
(978) 849-3342
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Lisa Wessan Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CLYL, RM Verified
Verified
Office is near:
Acton, MA 01720
People often ask me, "What is the purpose of therapy?" I believe there are a few answers to that question. First, you come to therapy to defrost grief, unexpressed rage and other negative feelings, e.g. traumas, losses, betrayals. You also learn to re-parent yourself. Second, you come to have a better transition in your work or love life, or to improve your performance and personal relations. Finally, you get to share your dreams and goals in a safe environment, with no judgment, and to produce amazing action plans to manifest your best life ever.
Humanistic
(978) 631-0349
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Acton, MA 01720
Humanistic
People often ask me, "What is the purpose of therapy?" I believe there are a few answers to that question. First, you come to therapy to defrost grief, unexpressed rage and other negative feelings, e.g. traumas, losses, betrayals. You also learn to re-parent yourself. Second, you come to have a better transition in your work or love life, or to improve your performance and personal relations. Finally, you get to share your dreams and goals in a safe environment, with no judgment, and to produce amazing action plans to manifest your best life ever.
(978) 631-0349
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James Hannon
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, PhD, LADC-I
Acton, MA 01720
I AM NOT TAKING NEW PATIENTS AT THIS TIME. Many of my patients are recovering from addictions of various sorts. Many of them, as well as other patients, have mood disorders (anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder). I also work with individuals and families struggling with problems in work and career, marriage and similar relationships, and what are often described as existential or spiritual crises--the lack of a sense of meaning and purpose in life. I involve families in therapy when possible--people don't live and learn as isolated individuals.
Humanistic
(978) 903-0961
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Acton, MA 01720
Humanistic
I AM NOT TAKING NEW PATIENTS AT THIS TIME. Many of my patients are recovering from addictions of various sorts. Many of them, as well as other patients, have mood disorders (anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder). I also work with individuals and families struggling with problems in work and career, marriage and similar relationships, and what are often described as existential or spiritual crises--the lack of a sense of meaning and purpose in life. I involve families in therapy when possible--people don't live and learn as isolated individuals.
(978) 903-0961
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Office is near:
Acton, MA 01720
Tired of Talk Therapy? Bored with Behaviorism? Sick of being Stuck? There are ways to end your discomfort. You can make friends with your pain, move through it and thrive, like the Phoenix rising from the ashes. With a wise and loving guide, you can find your way through your life story and beyond it, into health. By opening to emotions that have been stuck in your body your whole life you come to a peaceful place within. You are already loved and forgiven. You can release your pain and shame, and befriend yourself. Judith Weiler can help.
Humanistic
(978) 615-4792
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Acton, MA 01720
Humanistic
Tired of Talk Therapy? Bored with Behaviorism? Sick of being Stuck? There are ways to end your discomfort. You can make friends with your pain, move through it and thrive, like the Phoenix rising from the ashes. With a wise and loving guide, you can find your way through your life story and beyond it, into health. By opening to emotions that have been stuck in your body your whole life you come to a peaceful place within. You are already loved and forgiven. You can release your pain and shame, and befriend yourself. Judith Weiler can help.
(978) 615-4792
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Heidi Bercovici
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT Verified
Verified
Acton, MA 01720
As humans, we are wired for connection. When we feel connected to our loved ones, not only do we feel closer to them, we do better in the rest of our lives. So, of course, when we have difficulty connecting with the people we are closest to, it is painful and distressing. We can get into cycles where the arguments sound and feel the same regardless of what they are about. And these cycles are hard to break on our own.
Humanistic
(978) 631-1166
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Acton, MA 01720
Humanistic
As humans, we are wired for connection. When we feel connected to our loved ones, not only do we feel closer to them, we do better in the rest of our lives. So, of course, when we have difficulty connecting with the people we are closest to, it is painful and distressing. We can get into cycles where the arguments sound and feel the same regardless of what they are about. And these cycles are hard to break on our own.
(978) 631-1166
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Nancy Yen, MS, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT Verified
Verified
Acton, MA 01720
(CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS) Nancy is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who has a strong conviction in human resiliency. Her philosophy is that personal challenges provide opportunities to reclaim Power, Identity, & Healing. Her work has included experience in an array of clinical settings & training with experience with Adoption, Couples, Trauma & complex Family issues.
Humanistic
(508) 455-4046
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Acton, MA 01720
Humanistic
(CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS) Nancy is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who has a strong conviction in human resiliency. Her philosophy is that personal challenges provide opportunities to reclaim Power, Identity, & Healing. Her work has included experience in an array of clinical settings & training with experience with Adoption, Couples, Trauma & complex Family issues.
(508) 455-4046
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Hadley Taylor Fisk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW Verified
Verified
Office is near:
Acton, MA 01718
I have been a psychotherapist for 30 years and trust the ability of therapy to change lives. Along with compassion and experienced listening, I am an active therapist, using humor and patience as we understand not only the different sources that brought you into therapy, but what steps you might take to change old thinking and create better decisions. I try to help you find the courage to trust in your ability to live your life fully.
Humanistic
(978) 369-5009
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Acton, MA 01718
Humanistic
I have been a psychotherapist for 30 years and trust the ability of therapy to change lives. Along with compassion and experienced listening, I am an active therapist, using humor and patience as we understand not only the different sources that brought you into therapy, but what steps you might take to change old thinking and create better decisions. I try to help you find the courage to trust in your ability to live your life fully.
(978) 369-5009
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Humanistic Therapists
The humanistic method takes a positive view of human nature and emphasizes the uniqueness of the individual. Therapists in this tradition, who are interested in exploring the nature of creativity, love, and self-actualization, help clients realize their potential through change and self-directed growth.

If you're looking for Humanistic therapy in Acton or for an Acton Humanistic therapist these professionals provide humanistic psychology (or humanist psychology), humanistic therapy, humanistic psychotherapy and a humanistic psychology approach. They include Humanistic therapists, Humanistic psychologists, Humanistic psychotherapists and Humanistic counselors.

How can I tell if a therapist is right for me?
Therapists in Acton are able to work with a wide range of issues and communities, including the BIPOC community in Acton. They offer in person sessions as well as Teletherapy in Acton

For example, if you're seeking a marriage counselor in Acton you'll find that most therapists are trained in marriage counseling or couples counseling in Acton and couples therapy. And they welcome families for family counseling in Acton or family therapy in Acton.