"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 an environment supportive for recovery 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. Additionally, I provide forensic services, including assessment and expert witness testimony. I specialize in the areas of interpersonal violence and abuse, trauma and Posttraumatic Stress d/o, and sexual abuse."

"I help people who are overwhelmed by indecision and uncompleted projects, and who have difficulty structuring time, "getting going" and coping with important life issues and decisions. Procrastination and trouble initiating action steps can cause or exacerbate mood disorders, and are endemic to ADHD and executive functioning vulnerabilities. I help my clients set realistic expectations, become more organized, achieve goals and ultimately improve their mood and life."

"Searching for a therapist can seem daunting, particularly in the midst of a life transition or when unresolved issues from the past are affecting present day living. I offer a resiliency model of therapy that focuses on strengths, builds awareness and teaches tools to move through life's challenges more easily and quickly. Finding a safe place to talk about personal concerns and those feelings held closest to the heart can be the beginning of change. Providing therapy for 30 years has been an honor. Watching others' strength and courage, as well as the ability to heal never cease to amaze me..."

"Offering a compassionate, safe place in which you can explore current life challenges that may be difficult to face alone. Relationship conflicts, separations, loss, job changes, eating problems and other addictions, medical illness, mid-life and other transitions often require working in partnership with someone who can help you find your own inner resources to move forward in your life. I have thirty-six years of experience as a medical practitioner working with diverse populations, including college students, young, middle age and older adults. I bring that experience to my psychotherapy work, recognizing the whole person, mind, body and spirit."

"I enjoy working with individuals and couples who have experienced loss or trauma, and who are looking for a safe place to heal. With over 25 years experience, I am trained in individual and group counseling, trauma work, sexual and domestic violence, and Internal Family Systems therapy (IFS). My style is interactive and empowering and I use humor and laughter to help people gain perspective and find more joy in their lives."

"I help families, couples and individuals develop healthy and thriving relationships with others and themselves. Whether executive, professional or college student, I meet the client where they are at by using varying approaches including psychodynamic, interrelational, family systems and attachment theory as well as CBT, DBT and mindfulness. With couples and families I use family systems and communication skill development. Communication, connection and self-care are critical in a culture that rewards work over play and where love seems to be vastly more complex then we may of thought as children. We must learn how to play, rest and love."

"I have been in private practice in the Boston/Cambridge area for 25 years working with individual adults and adolescents, couples and families. I have taught and trained psychologists and psychiatrists at both Harvard teaching hospitals and Brandeis and have been a Clinical Instructor in Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. I work in a collaborative, supportive manner to engage couples and individuals in the often difficult work of exploring conflicts and struggles in their lives and relationships. I believe a treatment approach should always involve a direct, honest exchange that will allow for understanding and change."

"We all face challenges and could use extra support at times. I offer a safe non-judgmental place, where you can let go of your daily stress and focus on your needs through creative expression. Art therapy integrates psychotherapy (talk therapy) with the creative process to improve and enhance mental and emotional well-being of individuals of all ages. No prior artistic experience is needed to benefit from the healing power of expressive art. Art is a universal language of the mind that speaks through images & symbols and allows verbal and beyond-words communication."

"I am a licensed clinical psychologist with experience working with adolescents, college students, adults and couples. My specialties and areas of interest include: depression, anxiety, life transitions, mood issues, relationship issues, substance use, parent guidance, and adolescent issues."

"My perspective on therapy is one that fosters individual's strengths and resiliency, by honoring the individual's background and experience within a holistic approach. I support the whole person through relationships, career, spirituality, culture, health and wellness. My therapeutic process addresses your specific personal life challenges by examining your circumstances and discovering your obstacles. Together, we will develop a course of action to meet your needs. My goal is to help you learn how to make choices that create an authentic and long-lasting change."

"Taking steps to change things in your life is hard. It can feel easier to stay on the familiar path, even when things feel more and more out of control or hopeless. Maybe it was a sudden change in your life or it happened so gradually you didn't notice that you aren't happy, you're worried all the time, or instead of confronting your problems, you are hiding from them with drugs or alcohol. Perhaps you're a parent or significant other worried your loved one has a problem with substances."

"I provide neuropsychological assessment as well as individual and group therapy. My practice focuses primarily on teens and pre-teens but I also frequently work with younger children and adults. I have been in private practice for approximately 10 years."

"I have worked as a clinician in mental health for over 25 years. I have dedicated myself to child welfare and have a specialty in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, adoption, attachment, Bipolar and addictions. I take a supportive approach to my client work so they are able to arrive at healthy solutions. I also have experience in family therapy taking a family systems approach to the work. My practice is located in the center of Medford and is easily accessible by public transportation. The staff in the office are all welcoming and there is a play space for children."

"I provide therapy to adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, grief, post-partum depression, pregnancy loss, infertility, eating disorders, relationship problems, family issues, academic and occupational stress, life transitions, and physical illness. My background is eclectic. I have a masters degree in social work, education, and engineering. I also am a certified yoga teacher which I incorporate into my practice through mindfulness and relaxation techniques. I love to learn and always pursue advanced trainings to stay current in my practice. I am passionate and committed to my work with clients; it has enriched and deepened my life."

""PEACE. It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still BE CALM IN YOUR HEART" (author unknown). Has childhood trauma, relationship difficulties, or life circumstances created emotional pain, physical pain, confusion, or self-doubt? Each of us has the capacity and potential to live a peaceful, fulfilling, and satisfying life. We can work together to make this growth possible. I have extensive experience in transforming patterns that cause depression, anxiety, distress, and disconnection from one's self and others."

"My ideal client values authenticity. By "authenticity," I mean you aim to live in the moment mindfully, being present in heart, mind, body, and spirit. You're ready for positive change in your life, built on self-acceptance. You're ready to let counseling/psychotherapy transform your life. You're interested in becoming inspired, assertive, embodied and receptive in your life's various contexts. Being happy with yourself and others deeply matters to you. Phone me to schedule an appointment."

"I bring a warm and interactive style to my psychotherapeutic practice, which can best be described as "eclectic," as I believe that not one type of therapy is right for everyone. Pulling from psychodynamic (insight-oriented) psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness/meditation, and somatics (the integration of body/mind/spirit), I will tailor my practice to your individual needs depending on the particular issues you would like to address in therapy."

"I enjoy working with adolescents, adults, couples, and stepfamilies with a wide range of challenges including: identity, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, relational dynamics, limit-setting, loss, and transitions. I strive to provide a warm, safe, collaborative space to help clients explore their feelings and understand the origins of their pain/discomfort. As this occurs, new options become available for living a more engaged and satisfying life."

"We live in a traumatic world and the effects of this trauma are a heavy burden on our backs. We carry many things with us in our lives. This stuff clutters our closets, makes it hard to walk around our basements and gets in the way of our progress. I help my clients use images, objects, and memories to call forth their stories. Then I support them in learning the skills to retell these stories in a healthier way and to let go of the burden of trauma."

"In my private practice, I work with adolescents, young adults and parents seeking help with a wide range of issues. I enjoy working at the intersection of adolescent and young adult development, mental health, and academic life. I use talk therapy as well as parent guidance and family counseling techniques to ensure that people can make the improvements and achieve the results that are most important to them."