Therapists in Woburn, MA

Christina loves helping others and enjoys using humor, and person centered therapy to assist clients with dealing with today's challenges. She likes to help clients write their own story and what their life should be and with free of judgment. Christina can assist with managing goals and other behaviors throughout the lifespan, but she will try and go to the core and find what is going on to help you. She is further trauma certified and has experience with a variety of diagnosis, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, neurodiversity, and much more.

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who works primarily with children, adolescents, young adults and families. I specialize in treating clients with anxiety, depression, adjustment, emotional regulation, ASD, ADHD, processing and learning differences. I am currently taking new clients for individual or family therapy at my Newton practice. Additional services can be found on my website such as advocacy, consulting, school meetings and coaching. These services are self-pay but insurance can often be used for standard outpatient. I offer a free phone consultation for options and what best meets needs.

I am a Licensed Psychologist with experience working with neurodiverse adolescents and adults interested in changing their experiences with executive functioning, anxiety, and daily routines. Most of my client's goals include learning to understand their own thinking and behavior patterns, changing thinking or behavior patterns, developing positive communication skills, and increasing self-compassion and resilience. I utilize elements of CBT and ACT in focused sessions that build on a collaboratively developed treatment plan.

I'm a licensed educational psychologist specializing in assessment and intervention of psychological disorders impacting learning and school performance (e.g. dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, attention issues like ADD/ADHD, neurodevelopment disorders such as autism, and social-emotional disorders). I specialize in psycho-educational assessment focusing on discovering why educational difficulties are occurring and providing intervention recommendations. I am also available for guardianship assistance with special needs students and am able to sign guardianship applications.

Steps to feeling better includes engaging in a process of self-discovery, learning and growing. Negative patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving are changeable. Some patterns are counter intuitive to living a healthy and happy life. I enjoy guiding clients in their own journey of self-discovery, via identifying barriers and opportunities in reaching personal goals. The therapeutic process is not always a linear path, there are twists and turns. However, there are evidenced-based strategies that can help you. My goal is to present them to you, show you how to use them until one or several provide meaningful results.

I’m a gender-affirming therapist that focuses on behavior modification and cognitive behavioral therapy with children, preteens, adolescents, and young adults diagnosed with developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD/ADD, learning differences, and anxiety. I work with those to embrace their neurodivergence to help individuals work on how they can learn and socialize with others in ways that work for them to live happier and more fulfilling lives. I have worked with individuals struggling with self-esteem, bullying, time management, social anxiety and PCOS symptoms. Pursuing Fertility Yoga credential.

In person clients preferred. Similar to life therapy is a journey. And with all journeys, nobody deserves to go at it alone. I offer a safe and supportive space for self exploration and healing. My practice is strongly eclectic, art therapy based, and person-centered. Therapy is a collaborative process and together we will find the best interventions to tailor to your unique needs, as I believe the most successful journeys are done as a team. You are the expert and I am here to support you with unconditional positive regard and provide the tools you need as you navigate your journey.

Are you looking for guidance on how to improve your life or the life of a loved one? Through the use of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and other evidence-based interventions, I will provide you with the tools to become successful and independent. ABA has been successful in developing skills such as socialization, daily living skills, verbal and nonverbal communication, coping skills, reduced maladaptive behaviors, and maintaining lifelong independence. Treatment can be utilized in the home, community and school setting. As a Licensed Board Certified Behavior Analyst, let me help you and your family reach and maintain your goals.

About Me: I am a behavior consultant and child and parent coach. My specialty and passion is providing in depth Behavior Support and Executive Functioning Coaching to both parents and their children. I specialize in Autism, ADHD, Executive Functioning Challenges and general behavior support. I also provide support for IEP, 504, and other school meetings, sleep training support, and toilet training support. Now offering virtual and in-person friendship groups. E-mail or call for more information.

I provide highly personalized services to children, adolescents and adults with complex mental health needs in a fee-for-service model. Clients who resonate with my approach are looking for someone to be thorough, flexible and results-oriented. For minors, parents looking to be involved in their child's care tend to benefit most from what I provide. I bring clarity and action to complex diagnostic questions, family dynamics and significant behavioral concerns.

I offer support for clients looking to move from surviving to thriving. Are you going through a period of transition? Could you use support as your navigate challenges with relationships or work? Would you benefit from a safe space to process life events- big and small? I am a strengths-based psychotherapist trained to meet you in these moments and empower you to create positive change. Clients share that my calm, supportive demeanor creates an environment conducive to working through their personalized goals.

I believe therapy is a collaborative process that assists clients in gaining the insight necessary to improve their quality of life. I understand how difficult it can be to start therapy; I am committed to creating a client-centered, therapeutic alliance based on trust, empathy and understanding. I provide a judgement-free, safe space and work to empower clients to explore challenges, create goals and remove the obstacles that stand in their way. I have experience working with clients experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, mood instability, personal and interpersonal conflict and substance use.

New England Center for OCD and Anxiety (Boston, New York and Los Angeles) offers specialized, affirmative, compassionate, and culturally responsive care to individuals and families struggling with anxiety, OCD and related disorders. I have two decades of experience and have particular interest and expertise in OCD, anxiety, Autism, adjustment concerns and LGBTQIA+ mental health. I also specialize in supporting caregivers and families of loved-ones struggling with chronic mental health and SUD issues and brief solution-focused therapy. I am based in Los Angeles.

Our program at New England Center for OCD and Anxiety (Boston and Los Angeles) offers specialized, affirmative, compassionate, and culturally responsive care for individuals and families struggling with treatment refractory OCD and related disorders. We offer Telehealth, in-home, community, and school-based services to support you where you need it most. We use a strengths-based, affirmative approach that includes ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), and ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis), to help every client build a rich and meaningful life they can love.

I have worked with a wide array of people. I've had the pleasure of working with individuals with Acquired or Traumatic Brain Injuries, Dementia, Intellectual Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Borderline Personality Disorder, Mood Disorders and Anxiety Disorders. My work has been with people throughout the lifespan, from early childhood concerns, such as behavior problems, to adults of all ages. I work best with clients who would like to make a change in their life, and behavior, but do not have the tools or motivation to do so. We can work together to identify what might be causing issues & how to change those behaviors.

As a licensed therapist with over 12 years of experience supporting those struggling with mental health and addiction, I have provided on going support and guidance utilizing a diverse set of treatment approaches. I have extensive experience supporting those diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder, Anxiety based disorders (OCD, GAD, ADHD), Bipolar disorders (1 and 2), PTSD, Austim Spectrum Disorder and Personality disorders. My goal has always been to support others in reaching the healthy quality of life that they strive for by utilizing an individualized approach in their treatment plan.

Are you or your child anxious? Terrified to do something you know you should be able to handle, but just can't? Do you have a child that is not doing well in school? They may need some extra support that they are not getting from the teacher or school staff. Or do you not get along well with your child? They never seem to listen or do what you say.

Therapy is often sought out in times of despair, grief, desolation and heartache. I have a client-centered approach that allows my clients to not feel alone and to help in moving past these terribly isolating feelings. I find it is very important to be present and ‘in the moment’ with my clients so that they don’t need to face life’s hardest challenges without someone by their side. I encourage my clients to be very transparent, and tell me exactly what they need from me, and I will do what it takes to get what they need or will find the person who can.

I specialize in helping children, teens, and young adults who struggle with challenges associated with Autism, OCD and Anxiety. My approach is grounded in evidence-based, contextual behavior therapies, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Clinical Behavior Analysis (CBA). I am particularly interested in helping neurodiverse clients find self-determination, vibrancy and meaning - in the face of a social world that does not always understand their unique perspective and potential.