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Janet L Russo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LADC-I Verified
Acton, MA 01720
Offers online therapy
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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Acton, MA 01720
Offers online therapy
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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Sarah Luther
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW Verified
Acton, MA 01720
Offers online therapy
*Accepting new clients* Many of us experience moments that challenge our thoughts, emotions and spirit. These experiences may causes us to bury emotions which often present in unhealthy dynamics, most times outside of our awareness. I aim to hold a liberated space with you, to nurture vulnerable parts and to foster healing.
(857) 353-6776
Verified
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Acton, MA 01720
Offers online therapy
*Accepting new clients* Many of us experience moments that challenge our thoughts, emotions and spirit. These experiences may causes us to bury emotions which often present in unhealthy dynamics, most times outside of our awareness. I aim to hold a liberated space with you, to nurture vulnerable parts and to foster healing.
(857) 353-6776
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Kate Imhoff
Counselor, MA, LMHC 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.
(978) 965-4836
Verified
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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.
(978) 965-4836
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Nancy Yen, MS, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT Verified
Acton, MA 01720
Not accepting new clients
(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
Verified
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Acton, MA 01720
Not accepting new clients
(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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Eric Schlesinger
Psychologist, PsyD Verified
Acton, MA 01720
Offers online therapy
*Online booking currently available on my website (listed under my profile picture)*. While I am comfortable working with several presentations, my ideal client is looking for support in managing anxiety or OCD symptoms which have been creating a negative impact on their day-to-day living. I have worked with all age groups but have particularly enjoyed my work with children and adolescents.
(508) 392-5411
Verified
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Acton, MA 01720
Offers online therapy
*Online booking currently available on my website (listed under my profile picture)*. While I am comfortable working with several presentations, my ideal client is looking for support in managing anxiety or OCD symptoms which have been creating a negative impact on their day-to-day living. I have worked with all age groups but have particularly enjoyed my work with children and adolescents.
(508) 392-5411
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Claire Shindler
Psychologist, PhD Verified
Acton, MA 01720
Not accepting new clients
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
Verified
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Acton, MA 01720
Not accepting new clients
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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Christine Musello, Psy.D.
Psychologist, PsyD, MEd Verified
Acton, MA 01720
Offers online therapy
Update November 2020: If you viewed this profile recently, please note that I've moved! In addition, currently all meetings are remote and openings are rare. I currently work with teens, young adults, and adults. Mood disorders, parent guidance, veterans, family relationships, trauma and PTSD are areas of clinical interest. Those who seek to be responsible for their own happiness, whether through acceptance or through efforts to change and grow, are the people I hope to meet.
(978) 290-4977
Verified
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Acton, MA 01720
Offers online therapy
Update November 2020: If you viewed this profile recently, please note that I've moved! In addition, currently all meetings are remote and openings are rare. I currently work with teens, young adults, and adults. Mood disorders, parent guidance, veterans, family relationships, trauma and PTSD are areas of clinical interest. Those who seek to be responsible for their own happiness, whether through acceptance or through efforts to change and grow, are the people I hope to meet.
(978) 290-4977
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Steven Bernstein
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LADC Verified
Acton, MA 01720
Everyone needs someone to talk to sometimes. I've been in practice for 15 years. I work with a variety of clients and situations, treating depression, anxiety, adjustment-related issues, loss, lonliness, and other concerns. My approach encompasses cognitive, psychodynamic, and spiritual orientations, depending on one's needs. My method seeks to be gentle, yet goal-directed. Couple's Therapy is a particular area of interest, as is Dream Work.
(978) 767-8082
Verified
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Acton, MA 01720
Everyone needs someone to talk to sometimes. I've been in practice for 15 years. I work with a variety of clients and situations, treating depression, anxiety, adjustment-related issues, loss, lonliness, and other concerns. My approach encompasses cognitive, psychodynamic, and spiritual orientations, depending on one's needs. My method seeks to be gentle, yet goal-directed. Couple's Therapy is a particular area of interest, as is Dream Work.
(978) 767-8082
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Eleanor K Fulton
Psychologist, PsyD Verified
Acton, MA 01720
Hello and welcome. It is never easy making the choice to begin therapy. Confiding in someone you don't know takes a lot of courage. With so many professionals out there, it can feel daunting and overwhelming to try and find the right person. A person you feel comfortable with, a place where you feel respected, a space of trust and safety. When I meet with a new client, my priority is to make sure you feel safe, respected, and heard. By working together, you will realize you are not alone.
(978) 712-2408
Verified
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Acton, MA 01720
Hello and welcome. It is never easy making the choice to begin therapy. Confiding in someone you don't know takes a lot of courage. With so many professionals out there, it can feel daunting and overwhelming to try and find the right person. A person you feel comfortable with, a place where you feel respected, a space of trust and safety. When I meet with a new client, my priority is to make sure you feel safe, respected, and heard. By working together, you will realize you are not alone.
(978) 712-2408
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Heather Leonardo
Counselor, LMHC, #6704 Verified
Acton, MA 01720
Not accepting new clients
It is never too early or late in life to seek growth and find healthier ways to manage life's struggles. Whether you are experiencing a life transition or would like support for a long-standing concern, I will partner with you in working towards your goals, and developing new ways of thinking and living with emotions. I see adolescents and adults with a wide-range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, perinatal mental health, and major life transitions. My particular specializations are dual diagnosis/co-occurring disorders, trauma, and mood disorders, and I am Level 1 trained in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy.
(978) 849-3081
Verified
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Acton, MA 01720
Not accepting new clients
It is never too early or late in life to seek growth and find healthier ways to manage life's struggles. Whether you are experiencing a life transition or would like support for a long-standing concern, I will partner with you in working towards your goals, and developing new ways of thinking and living with emotions. I see adolescents and adults with a wide-range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, perinatal mental health, and major life transitions. My particular specializations are dual diagnosis/co-occurring disorders, trauma, and mood disorders, and I am Level 1 trained in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy.
(978) 849-3081
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George B Thomson
Psychologist, PsyD Verified
Acton, MA 01720
Not accepting new clients
Psychotherapy involves a commitment and 'fit' between therapist and client. Respect for the individual, creating an atmosphere of easy communication, focusing on the presenting issue(s), and a problem-solving approach are all elements that I particularly value and work to create and maintain. At the present time, late 2021, I am not taking new patients. That may change later in 2022.
(978) 264-0060
Verified
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Acton, MA 01720
Not accepting new clients
Psychotherapy involves a commitment and 'fit' between therapist and client. Respect for the individual, creating an atmosphere of easy communication, focusing on the presenting issue(s), and a problem-solving approach are all elements that I particularly value and work to create and maintain. At the present time, late 2021, I am not taking new patients. That may change later in 2022.
(978) 264-0060
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Thomas William Dorrance
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, BCD Verified
Acton, MA 01720
Not accepting new clients
Would you want to feel confident? Would you wish the loneliness could just get lost? Has your life felt like a constant struggle? You long for some peace and calm inside? You wish you could have some hope again. Has your wife reached the end of her rope?
(508) 455-5041
Verified
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Acton, MA 01720
Not accepting new clients
Would you want to feel confident? Would you wish the loneliness could just get lost? Has your life felt like a constant struggle? You long for some peace and calm inside? You wish you could have some hope again. Has your wife reached the end of her rope?
(508) 455-5041
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Melissa Jadhav
Counselor, LMHC Verified
Acton, MA 01720
Not accepting new clients
As a therapist 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. I work with couples to help them create more connected and meaningful relationships. "Being the “best you can be” is really only possible when you are deeply connected to another.."- Dr. Sue Johnson. I also specialize is working with individuals who are struggling with symptoms if PTSD. Trauma is an injury to the brain, mind, and body. The good thing about injuries, is that healing is possible.
(857) 320-4153
Verified
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Acton, MA 01720
Not accepting new clients
As a therapist 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. I work with couples to help them create more connected and meaningful relationships. "Being the “best you can be” is really only possible when you are deeply connected to another.."- Dr. Sue Johnson. I also specialize is working with individuals who are struggling with symptoms if PTSD. Trauma is an injury to the brain, mind, and body. The good thing about injuries, is that healing is possible.
(857) 320-4153
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Adrian M Rivera
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW Verified
Acton, MA 01720
Offers online therapy
We avoid psychotherapy for the same reasons we avoid the dentist, the accountant, or an ex— we’re sure they’ll tell us something's wrong and we’re afraid it might be our fault! Who wouldn’t be ambivalent? Some people might struggle emotionally for a week, a month, or even a year before reaching out to a therapist. And it makes sense— it's hard to confide in a stranger and it can take a while to find the right fit. We want someone who is authentic and experienced, but is also easy to talk to. For some, the flexibility to connect with our partners, children, and family members is even more important. We need someone who "gets" us!
(978) 938-9017
Verified
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Acton, MA 01720
Offers online therapy
We avoid psychotherapy for the same reasons we avoid the dentist, the accountant, or an ex— we’re sure they’ll tell us something's wrong and we’re afraid it might be our fault! Who wouldn’t be ambivalent? Some people might struggle emotionally for a week, a month, or even a year before reaching out to a therapist. And it makes sense— it's hard to confide in a stranger and it can take a while to find the right fit. We want someone who is authentic and experienced, but is also easy to talk to. For some, the flexibility to connect with our partners, children, and family members is even more important. We need someone who "gets" us!
(978) 938-9017
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Maria Kaufmann
Counselor, MS, LMHC Verified
Acton, MA 01720
Offers online therapy
Impediments to happiness are worth exploring. Whether the goal is to better your life, improve your relationship, or become a better parent, change is always possible. Relying predominantly on cognitive behavioral strategies, I'll work with you to alter unhelpful patterns of thinking or behavior, and so change the way you feel. Where appropriate, a psychodynamic approach can uncover patterns influenced by unconscious thought. Many personal troubles are the result of mental processes that are hidden from us - developing insight can allow you to process vulnerable or painful feelings and begin changing those patterns.
(351) 277-3074
Verified
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Acton, MA 01720
Offers online therapy
Impediments to happiness are worth exploring. Whether the goal is to better your life, improve your relationship, or become a better parent, change is always possible. Relying predominantly on cognitive behavioral strategies, I'll work with you to alter unhelpful patterns of thinking or behavior, and so change the way you feel. Where appropriate, a psychodynamic approach can uncover patterns influenced by unconscious thought. Many personal troubles are the result of mental processes that are hidden from us - developing insight can allow you to process vulnerable or painful feelings and begin changing those patterns.
(351) 277-3074
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Pam Minichiello
Counselor, MS, LMHC Verified
Acton, MA 01720
Not accepting new clients
*** May 2021 - Sorry, Not Accepting New Clients*** I've been helping individuals and families work through a variety of issues, such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship difficulties. My therapeutic style is active and I use several approaches and tools, including cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed therapy, mindfulness, mind-body interventions, Internal Family Systems, attachment-focused family work, EMDR, and DBT coping skills building. In our work, I will help you improve self-knowing, manage distress, identify underlying strengths, and create desired change and balance in your life.
(978) 295-2644
Verified
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Acton, MA 01720
Not accepting new clients
*** May 2021 - Sorry, Not Accepting New Clients*** I've been helping individuals and families work through a variety of issues, such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship difficulties. My therapeutic style is active and I use several approaches and tools, including cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed therapy, mindfulness, mind-body interventions, Internal Family Systems, attachment-focused family work, EMDR, and DBT coping skills building. In our work, I will help you improve self-knowing, manage distress, identify underlying strengths, and create desired change and balance in your life.
(978) 295-2644
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Ruth Lull
Psychologist, PsyD Verified
Acton, MA 01720
Maturity, empathy and well developed listening skills are assets which I offer. I've been especially interested in helping women during pregnancy, and the postpartum period and resolving grief and loss from miscarriages. In addition, addressing issues of depression, anxiety and posttraumatic stress in men or women is especially gratifying to me. I often begin by teaching techniques for stress reduction, or in the case of lethargic depression, ways to energize the body, which help people function better quickly. Most important to me is helping people find hidden strengths and restore inner balance.
(978) 913-8927
Verified
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Acton, MA 01720
Maturity, empathy and well developed listening skills are assets which I offer. I've been especially interested in helping women during pregnancy, and the postpartum period and resolving grief and loss from miscarriages. In addition, addressing issues of depression, anxiety and posttraumatic stress in men or women is especially gratifying to me. I often begin by teaching techniques for stress reduction, or in the case of lethargic depression, ways to energize the body, which help people function better quickly. Most important to me is helping people find hidden strengths and restore inner balance.
(978) 913-8927
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Cristina Sousa Bryant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW Verified
Acton, MA 01720
Not accepting new clients
I create an environment which promotes safety and comfort in a way that is respectful and helpful. I work with the client at their own pace and we decide together what goals they want to address. Treatment is individually tailored to support clients managing daily stressors and coping with symptoms of anxiety, depression, chronic disease, relationship issues and grief. My goal is to work with clients to identify strengths and to develop different coping strategies that will help to facilitate a positive outcome.
(978) 849-3115
Verified
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Acton, MA 01720
Not accepting new clients
I create an environment which promotes safety and comfort in a way that is respectful and helpful. I work with the client at their own pace and we decide together what goals they want to address. Treatment is individually tailored to support clients managing daily stressors and coping with symptoms of anxiety, depression, chronic disease, relationship issues and grief. My goal is to work with clients to identify strengths and to develop different coping strategies that will help to facilitate a positive outcome.
(978) 849-3115
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Jennifer Pavlopoulos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW Verified
Acton, MA 01720
Not accepting new clients
I enjoy working closely with individuals to help find the inner wisdom and self-compassion necessary to achieve desired change. Using a a foundation of psychodynamic theory, attachment/developmental theory and relational models, I tailor therapy for each client with the goal of supporting better functioning and wellness.
(508) 348-7036
Verified
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Acton, MA 01720
Not accepting new clients
I enjoy working closely with individuals to help find the inner wisdom and self-compassion necessary to achieve desired change. Using a a foundation of psychodynamic theory, attachment/developmental theory and relational models, I tailor therapy for each client with the goal of supporting better functioning and wellness.
(508) 348-7036
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Holly Parker
Psychologist, PhD Verified
Acton, MA 01720
Not accepting new clients
If you yearn for a more fulfilling relationship, greater self-esteem, a more enjoyable, purposeful life, or healing from the past, it means you’re paying attention. There’s always room for growth. Perhaps you aspire to improve one aspect of your life or several areas. Maybe you feel discouraged and lost because you’ve worked hard to make things better and haven’t seen a difference, or you’re newly aware of the need for a shift in life and this is your first try; either is okay. Successful change doesn’t have to start with self-confidence or a plan. It just requires the willingness to reach out and not take the journey alone.
(617) 674-1488
Verified
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Acton, MA 01720
Not accepting new clients
If you yearn for a more fulfilling relationship, greater self-esteem, a more enjoyable, purposeful life, or healing from the past, it means you’re paying attention. There’s always room for growth. Perhaps you aspire to improve one aspect of your life or several areas. Maybe you feel discouraged and lost because you’ve worked hard to make things better and haven’t seen a difference, or you’re newly aware of the need for a shift in life and this is your first try; either is okay. Successful change doesn’t have to start with self-confidence or a plan. It just requires the willingness to reach out and not take the journey alone.
(617) 674-1488
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What type of mental health professional is right for me?
Some of the most common types of mental health providers in Acton are psychologists, licensed counselors, therapists, psychotherapists, and licensed clinical social workers, all of whom diagnose mental health conditions and provide individualized treatment.

Services offered, education and credentials vary by type of mental health professional. Each professional in Acton then may specialize in certain areas, such as depression, marriage counseling, or anxiety. Although many mental health providers are not licensed to prescribe medication, they may coordinate with a provider who can.

Both in-person and online therapy sessions are available from most psychologists.

How to find a specialist?
You can refine your search using the filters on this page. There are several categories you can filter by to find mental health professionals with the experience you are looking for. You may want to filter for CBT Psychologists in Acton, or Child Psychologists in Acton.

Many find it useful to use filters to view only psychologists that have experience working with certain issues, like Acton psychologists specializing in EMDR.
What method of therapy is right for me?
When it comes to treatment methods, there's no 'right way.’ Each method of therapy can be beneficial for a variety of issues. Psychologists in Acton specialize in therapeutic approaches such as CBT, EMDR, and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), among others. Finding a psychologist or therapist who is a good fit for you is the most important step to discovering what type of therapy, or combination of therapeutic approaches, will meet your individual needs. Learn what to expect from different types of therapy and how they work.
How to use my insurance?
Many therapists accept health insurance. Check to see if your insurance is covered. Feel free to discuss this when you contact the therapist.