Interpersonal Therapists in Cambridge, MA
Maria Cimino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Cambridge, MA 02140 (Online Only)
I work with adults and young adults and specialize in parenting, LGBTQIA issues, interpersonal issues and mindfulness.
I am a Clinical Social Worker with 30 years of experience. My goal is to build a strong therapeutic relationship based on trust and safety. My style is active, compassionate and collaborative. With a focus on active listening and curiosity, I believe healing happens. I have experience working with those who want to develop both a strong sense of themselves so that they can have healthier relationships and a more fulfilling quality of life.
I work with adults and young adults and specialize in parenting, LGBTQIA issues, interpersonal issues and mindfulness.
I am a Clinical Social Worker with 30 years of experience. My goal is to build a strong therapeutic relationship based on trust and safety. My style is active, compassionate and collaborative. With a focus on active listening and curiosity, I believe healing happens. I have experience working with those who want to develop both a strong sense of themselves so that they can have healthier relationships and a more fulfilling quality of life.
I enjoy helping individuals who seek Balance, yet struggle to find the right combination. With 30+ years of experience, I have knowledge and compassion for both the biological and psychosocial aspects of mental health. Support, exploration, new skills and making connections are the essentials for moving forward to a more balanced life. During treatment an eclectic approach will be used to suit your needs as an individual. Modalities may include: CBT, Interpersonal, Psychodynamic, MBCT, and EFT. Opportunities to explore creative outlets, Yoga/Movement, and the Arts, may benefit to enhance the therapeutic healing process.
I enjoy helping individuals who seek Balance, yet struggle to find the right combination. With 30+ years of experience, I have knowledge and compassion for both the biological and psychosocial aspects of mental health. Support, exploration, new skills and making connections are the essentials for moving forward to a more balanced life. During treatment an eclectic approach will be used to suit your needs as an individual. Modalities may include: CBT, Interpersonal, Psychodynamic, MBCT, and EFT. Opportunities to explore creative outlets, Yoga/Movement, and the Arts, may benefit to enhance the therapeutic healing process.
I use a person-centered approach and trauma-informed practices and interventions, including DBT/CBT, Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, and Interpersonal Psychotherapy.
I have experience working with Individuals, Couples, and Families of First responders and marginalized communities struggling with the challenges of complex trauma impacting mental health, including Anxiety, Depressive disorders, PTSD, and substance use disorders.
I use a person-centered approach and trauma-informed practices and interventions, including DBT/CBT, Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, and Interpersonal Psychotherapy.
I have experience working with Individuals, Couples, and Families of First responders and marginalized communities struggling with the challenges of complex trauma impacting mental health, including Anxiety, Depressive disorders, PTSD, and substance use disorders.
Connor’s strengths-based approach incorporates interpersonal, personal-centered, CBT, play therapy, and existential treatment modalities based on his clients’ needs and preferences.
Change is beautiful, difficult, and inevitable. You do not have to navigate it alone. Connor is a licensed mental health counselor who strives to form therapeutic relationships marked by thoughtfulness, insight, and patience. Connor’s approach seeks to empower clients to access their strengths as a means to growth and change. As a queer clinician with a background in community mental health, intersectionality, identity, and social conscientiousness are integral to his work as a therapist and his relationships with his clients.
Connor’s strengths-based approach incorporates interpersonal, personal-centered, CBT, play therapy, and existential treatment modalities based on his clients’ needs and preferences.
Change is beautiful, difficult, and inevitable. You do not have to navigate it alone. Connor is a licensed mental health counselor who strives to form therapeutic relationships marked by thoughtfulness, insight, and patience. Connor’s approach seeks to empower clients to access their strengths as a means to growth and change. As a queer clinician with a background in community mental health, intersectionality, identity, and social conscientiousness are integral to his work as a therapist and his relationships with his clients.
Together, we develop effective mechanisms to address a spectrum of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, interpersonal relationships, and immigration / acculturation.
As a bilingual psychotherapist with over 21 years of experience, I bring a depth of knowledge to my practice, where I specialize in working with Latino youth, adults, and families from a diverse range of cultural and economic backgrounds.
Together, we develop effective mechanisms to address a spectrum of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, interpersonal relationships, and immigration / acculturation.
As a bilingual psychotherapist with over 21 years of experience, I bring a depth of knowledge to my practice, where I specialize in working with Latino youth, adults, and families from a diverse range of cultural and economic backgrounds.
Laura primarily utilizes cognitive-behavioral (CBT) techniques, focusing on solutions and inner and interpersonal conflict resolution.
Laura Miranda is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Massachusetts with over eight years of experience working in the field of mental health. Laura aims to support clients in working through situations towards solutions and peace, while empowering the individuals to be confident and self-assured. Laura specializes in working with adults and couples. Laura believes the client is the expert of their own life, and and works to support clients in reaching their life goals while providing professional guidance.
Laura primarily utilizes cognitive-behavioral (CBT) techniques, focusing on solutions and inner and interpersonal conflict resolution.
Laura Miranda is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Massachusetts with over eight years of experience working in the field of mental health. Laura aims to support clients in working through situations towards solutions and peace, while empowering the individuals to be confident and self-assured. Laura specializes in working with adults and couples. Laura believes the client is the expert of their own life, and and works to support clients in reaching their life goals while providing professional guidance.
Amy Mitchell
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cambridge, MA 02139
Waitlist for new clients
I most often work in a solution-focused manner, drawing from interpersonal therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and emotion-focused work.
My approach to therapy is flexible and collaborative as I work with clients to develop a greater understanding of themselves, their relationships, and the patterns that are contributing to their dissatisfaction or distress. I think it is important to provide people with tools to improve self-care, decrease stress, and feel more in control as they work toward the positive changes they would like to see in their lives. I am experienced in working with difficulties related to college and graduate-student life, life transitions, peer and family relationships, grief, and eating issues.
I most often work in a solution-focused manner, drawing from interpersonal therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and emotion-focused work.
My approach to therapy is flexible and collaborative as I work with clients to develop a greater understanding of themselves, their relationships, and the patterns that are contributing to their dissatisfaction or distress. I think it is important to provide people with tools to improve self-care, decrease stress, and feel more in control as they work toward the positive changes they would like to see in their lives. I am experienced in working with difficulties related to college and graduate-student life, life transitions, peer and family relationships, grief, and eating issues.
Dr. Lurie (she/her) provides evidence-based integrative treatment to adults experiencing anxiety, depression, interpersonal issues, identity-based concerns, chronic low self-esteem, self-compassion challenges, trauma, and stress. She enjoys working with individuals who are exploring and understanding various identities, who have complicated family dynamics, who are navigating stressors in their romantic or interpersonal relationships, and those who are navigating life stressors. Guiding her work is an investigation of identity, power, and privilege both within the therapy room, as well as in her personal life.
Dr. Lurie (she/her) provides evidence-based integrative treatment to adults experiencing anxiety, depression, interpersonal issues, identity-based concerns, chronic low self-esteem, self-compassion challenges, trauma, and stress. She enjoys working with individuals who are exploring and understanding various identities, who have complicated family dynamics, who are navigating stressors in their romantic or interpersonal relationships, and those who are navigating life stressors. Guiding her work is an investigation of identity, power, and privilege both within the therapy room, as well as in her personal life.
Heather Wright
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cambridge, MA 02139
I am passionate about reducing stigma around mental health and creating a supportive space for all clients. I strongly believe in meeting clients where they are and collaborating with them to create an environment that is most conducive to meeting their therapeutic goals. Additionally, I value the importance of trust in the therapeutic relationship, and I strive to understand my clients’ identities and experiences while exploring their strengths. My passion is working with adults experiencing anxiety, general stress, interpersonal relationship and family challenges, as well as work or school challenges.
I am passionate about reducing stigma around mental health and creating a supportive space for all clients. I strongly believe in meeting clients where they are and collaborating with them to create an environment that is most conducive to meeting their therapeutic goals. Additionally, I value the importance of trust in the therapeutic relationship, and I strive to understand my clients’ identities and experiences while exploring their strengths. My passion is working with adults experiencing anxiety, general stress, interpersonal relationship and family challenges, as well as work or school challenges.
Dr. Forte (she/her) works with young adults and adults. Her areas of interest include: Anxiety, depression, working with individuals along the LGBTQIA+ spectrum, including transgender and gender-expansive identities, difficult life transitions, acculturation/adjustment to immigration, interpersonal difficulties, and trauma. She is a warm, affirming therapist who brings authenticity to the therapeutic relationship and whose work emphasizes acceptance and exposure-based treatments, integrating ACT, interpersonal psychotherapy, CBT, and prolonged exposure therapy.
Dr. Forte (she/her) works with young adults and adults. Her areas of interest include: Anxiety, depression, working with individuals along the LGBTQIA+ spectrum, including transgender and gender-expansive identities, difficult life transitions, acculturation/adjustment to immigration, interpersonal difficulties, and trauma. She is a warm, affirming therapist who brings authenticity to the therapeutic relationship and whose work emphasizes acceptance and exposure-based treatments, integrating ACT, interpersonal psychotherapy, CBT, and prolonged exposure therapy.
Previous experiences as an executive of a publicly traded company, as well as in the practice of business law, have uniquely equipped me to help entrepreneurs and executives with a variety of interpersonal business-related issues.
I understand the importance of developing resilience-to-change in order to effectively cope with major life transitions including losses and endings (divorce, retirement, serious medical illness) as well as beginnings (new relationships, marriage, birth of a child, starting a career). Without such resilience, life can feel overwhelming, self esteem becomes precarious, and mood can dip dramatically. As a licensed clinical psychologist, with more than 30 years experience, my clients value my warm, collaborative approach to relationship issues, executive stress, mid-life issues, inter-generational conflicts, and self-defeating behaviors that keep people stuck.
Previous experiences as an executive of a publicly traded company, as well as in the practice of business law, have uniquely equipped me to help entrepreneurs and executives with a variety of interpersonal business-related issues.
I understand the importance of developing resilience-to-change in order to effectively cope with major life transitions including losses and endings (divorce, retirement, serious medical illness) as well as beginnings (new relationships, marriage, birth of a child, starting a career). Without such resilience, life can feel overwhelming, self esteem becomes precarious, and mood can dip dramatically. As a licensed clinical psychologist, with more than 30 years experience, my clients value my warm, collaborative approach to relationship issues, executive stress, mid-life issues, inter-generational conflicts, and self-defeating behaviors that keep people stuck.
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Randy Blume
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cambridge, MA 02138
My specialty is helping people see how the combination of biology, psychological history, current situations, and (especially) interpersonal relationships create patterns that can interfere with change.
Therapy is an opportunity to make changes (in mood, anxiety, behavior, work, school, relationships, lifestyle, etc.), and it can feel like climbing a mountain--simultaneously terrifying, frustrating, and exhilarating. As your therapist, I'll be by your side keeping the summit in sight even when you can see only seemingly endless rocks and ice ahead. I am a down-to-earth, pragmatic, general therapist (with a sense of humor). I integrate psychodynamic, cognitive, behavioral, motivational enhancement, and stress reduction principles and techniques into treatment based on your needs, goals, and the best strategy to reach the view from the top.
My specialty is helping people see how the combination of biology, psychological history, current situations, and (especially) interpersonal relationships create patterns that can interfere with change.
Therapy is an opportunity to make changes (in mood, anxiety, behavior, work, school, relationships, lifestyle, etc.), and it can feel like climbing a mountain--simultaneously terrifying, frustrating, and exhilarating. As your therapist, I'll be by your side keeping the summit in sight even when you can see only seemingly endless rocks and ice ahead. I am a down-to-earth, pragmatic, general therapist (with a sense of humor). I integrate psychodynamic, cognitive, behavioral, motivational enhancement, and stress reduction principles and techniques into treatment based on your needs, goals, and the best strategy to reach the view from the top.
Oct 2023: I have openings for new clients at this time - please note I am doing telehealth only and not in network with any insurance providers. As a licensed clinical psychologist, my work is focused on helping my clients process and manage difficult emotions so that they can experience more joy and meaning in their lives. I work with both adults and adolescents (age 12+). I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, emotional and interpersonal concerns, and trauma- or stress-related issues. In addition to my work as a therapist, I am an NIH-funded research scientist focused on suicide prevention.
Oct 2023: I have openings for new clients at this time - please note I am doing telehealth only and not in network with any insurance providers. As a licensed clinical psychologist, my work is focused on helping my clients process and manage difficult emotions so that they can experience more joy and meaning in their lives. I work with both adults and adolescents (age 12+). I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, emotional and interpersonal concerns, and trauma- or stress-related issues. In addition to my work as a therapist, I am an NIH-funded research scientist focused on suicide prevention.
Uma Venkatraman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cambridge, MA 02138
I work with adult clients to navigate relationships, identity, anxiety / mood disorders, interpersonal / systemic trauma, college / life transitions and immigration.
My therapeutic orientation is guided by a psychodynamic, relational approach that emphasizes trust-building and collaboration. I draw on a range of modalities to meet my clients’ needs, including narrative therapy, cognitive-behavioral, and motivational interviewing techniques. I believe treatment should be rooted in a client’s strengths and network of relationships. My approach is anchored in Liberation Health with an explicit anti-oppressive, intersectional, feminist lens, including identifying the emotional and somatic impact of systems like capitalism, racism, heterosexism, and classism.
I work with adult clients to navigate relationships, identity, anxiety / mood disorders, interpersonal / systemic trauma, college / life transitions and immigration.
My therapeutic orientation is guided by a psychodynamic, relational approach that emphasizes trust-building and collaboration. I draw on a range of modalities to meet my clients’ needs, including narrative therapy, cognitive-behavioral, and motivational interviewing techniques. I believe treatment should be rooted in a client’s strengths and network of relationships. My approach is anchored in Liberation Health with an explicit anti-oppressive, intersectional, feminist lens, including identifying the emotional and somatic impact of systems like capitalism, racism, heterosexism, and classism.
I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced trauma and abuse. I recognize the sensitive nature of these issues and the challenges these individual experience. I aim to provide a supportive environment and use empirically validated techniques to address trauma symptoms. I also work with individuals who need general mental health treatment, including difficulties with depression and anxiety. All services are available in English or Spanish. I also provide forensic services, including assessment and expert witness testimony. I specialize in interpersonal violence and abuse, trauma and PTSD, and sexual abuse.
I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced trauma and abuse. I recognize the sensitive nature of these issues and the challenges these individual experience. I aim to provide a supportive environment and use empirically validated techniques to address trauma symptoms. I also work with individuals who need general mental health treatment, including difficulties with depression and anxiety. All services are available in English or Spanish. I also provide forensic services, including assessment and expert witness testimony. I specialize in interpersonal violence and abuse, trauma and PTSD, and sexual abuse.
Natalie J. Hill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cambridge, MA 02138
Therapy can be a wonderful way to become more self aware, build new skills to address unexpected challenges, heal and move forward. My career in social work is rooted in person centered, solution-focused treatment that highlights the strengths and resiliency of the folks I serve. I encourage clients to interrogate which systems of oppression have molded their sense of self and worldview. I have experience working with individuals struggling with eating disorders, anxiety, trauma, and those wishing to fine tune interpersonal- familial skills.
Therapy can be a wonderful way to become more self aware, build new skills to address unexpected challenges, heal and move forward. My career in social work is rooted in person centered, solution-focused treatment that highlights the strengths and resiliency of the folks I serve. I encourage clients to interrogate which systems of oppression have molded their sense of self and worldview. I have experience working with individuals struggling with eating disorders, anxiety, trauma, and those wishing to fine tune interpersonal- familial skills.
I am committed to helping my clients explore, process, and resolve painful experiences, thoughts, emotions, and patterns that interfere in their quality of life. I have advanced training in various psychotherapy approaches, including psychoanalytic treatment, interpersonal therapy (ITP), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and relational treatment. I also have specialized experience in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR). Therapy should be authentic and personalized to meet the person wherever they may be.
I am committed to helping my clients explore, process, and resolve painful experiences, thoughts, emotions, and patterns that interfere in their quality of life. I have advanced training in various psychotherapy approaches, including psychoanalytic treatment, interpersonal therapy (ITP), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and relational treatment. I also have specialized experience in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR). Therapy should be authentic and personalized to meet the person wherever they may be.
Deborah Cohen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Cambridge, MA 02138 (Online Only)
My particular areas of interest include surviving the trauma of interpersonal, sexual, and/or political violence; negotiating a lesbian/ gay/ bisexual/ transgender/ queer identity; and the impact of stigma on mental and physical well-being.
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.
My particular areas of interest include surviving the trauma of interpersonal, sexual, and/or political violence; negotiating a lesbian/ gay/ bisexual/ transgender/ queer identity; and the impact of stigma on mental and physical well-being.
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.
My ideal client would be someone who has not had much success with counseling in the past but is very motivated to participate. I would love to work with a client who has struggled with depression, anxiety, some substance use, and has a history of trauma. I would work to help this client recognize how these issues are connected and perpetuate a cycle. I would also want to help them interrupt that cycle and set boundaries with themselves and in interpersonal relationships. I would work with this client to find healthy hobbies and coping skills while also challenging them.
My ideal client would be someone who has not had much success with counseling in the past but is very motivated to participate. I would love to work with a client who has struggled with depression, anxiety, some substance use, and has a history of trauma. I would work to help this client recognize how these issues are connected and perpetuate a cycle. I would also want to help them interrupt that cycle and set boundaries with themselves and in interpersonal relationships. I would work with this client to find healthy hobbies and coping skills while also challenging them.
I currently lead an interpersonal process group for young adults in their 20s and 30s (Wed 6 – 7:15pm).
I am a bilingual (English and Spanish) Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with many years of experience providing individual and group therapy. I work with adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationships, decision-making, and/or making behavioral changes. In particular, I enjoy working with young adults in their 20s and 30s around common issues that come up including life transitions and forming meaningful and authentic relationships.
I currently lead an interpersonal process group for young adults in their 20s and 30s (Wed 6 – 7:15pm).
I am a bilingual (English and Spanish) Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with many years of experience providing individual and group therapy. I work with adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationships, decision-making, and/or making behavioral changes. In particular, I enjoy working with young adults in their 20s and 30s around common issues that come up including life transitions and forming meaningful and authentic relationships.
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Interpersonal Therapists
Is interpersonal therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found interpersonal therapy to be effective for life transitions including retirement, divorce, and job loss. Also, some studies have found it to be just as useful as medication and other therapy approaches. The benefits of interpersonal therapy can last long after treatment has been completed; the individual can use the tenets of this therapy throughout their life.
How long does interpersonal therapy take?
Interpersonal psychotherapy is normally time-limited and focuses on specific problems in the client’s everyday relationships. Treatment can be either one-on-one or take place in a group setting; it tends to last 12 to 16 weeks, depending on the individual client’s needs. If a new interpersonal problem arises in the future, the client may require additional therapy to address it specifically. The timeline and session schedule may vary depending on the client’s challenges as well as their progress. Treatment may conclude with wrap-up sessions to review the client’s accomplishments.
Is interpersonal therapy effective?
Research shows that interpersonal therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of conditions such as depression or anxiety. The approach may also offer a range of benefits that are hard to measure but valuable—including healthier relationships and improved feelings of self-worth. The therapist will give the client practical solutions that can be put into practice. The brief duration of this therapy also means that clients can see changes in their relationships fairly quickly.
What are the limitations of interpersonal therapy?
Interpersonal therapy may not effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as psychosis, chronic illness, or alcohol relapse. Because it is short-term in nature, it may not be the best approach for conditions that need to be tracked, though maintenance sessions are a viable approach under these circumstances.
Can interpersonal psychotherapy be done online?
Yes, interpersonal psychotherapy can be conducted effectively either in-person or online. A therapist with expertise in IPT will be able to adjust their techniques, such as role-playing, to better suit the online environment. Offering online IPT can make it more accessible for clients who have transportation difficulties; it also provides the ideal opportunity to explore challenges unique to digital relationships.