Spirituality Therapists in Acton, MA
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Solomon Katz
Psychologist, MTS, EdD
Verified
Verified
Twenty year Harvard University affiliation as student and faculty member. Nationally recognized author of books on mind and
spirituality
. Each person is unique in development and place on their life path. I try to meet each person's needs, guiding each at the proper pace toward peace and the end of confusion. This may begin by focusing on the practical issues of daily life. But peace is eventually found by coming to rest in your source, your Heart. Usually attention is absorbed in thoughts about the outer world and its dilemmas. Attention is more fruitfully directed toward grace, the Self, and the immanent beauty of life.

Katie Elizabeth Kelly
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
Verified
As a mental health clinician and personal trainer with a certification in plant-based nutrition, I have a holistic approach to therapy in which we will discuss your mental health, physical wellness, social connections, and
spirituality
.
I am an experienced clinician that provides individualized treatment to adults and adolescents. I use a collaborative approach to determine how to meet your particular needs. I am seeking clients that are motivated to make changes in their life. Ultimately, I want to help you live a meaningful life in which you feel confident in your unique abilities and strengths. I hope our work together will help you trust your instincts and honor your true self.

Ellen Maiman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I have an interest in
spirituality
, mindfulness and meditation and the ways in which physical activity and nutrition can also impact health.
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.

Yonina D Goorno
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I also have a specialty in addressing and working with issues of
spirituality
.
I see adolescents and adults struggling with various stressors or mental health concerns. It is important to me that the clients I see feel interested in exploring their behavior and motivated to change.

Jill E Sieverts
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, EdS
Verified
Verified
Any clients who wish to integrate faith,
spirituality
, or religious issues into session will find a therapist who is sensitive and supportive of these concerns.
I became a marriage counselor because I am pro-marriage & pro-family. I specialize in repairing marriages in crisis. I help people identify their relationship strengths and challenges and I give them the tools to restore their emotional connection. For couples on the brink of divorce, I offer the cutting-edge option of Discernment Counseling. This brief process helps couples develop clarity and confidence about how to move forward. I work with adults to solve personal, psychological, & relational issues including: Depression, Anxiety, Life Transition Issues, Grief Recovery, Parenting through Divorce and Divorce Recovery.

John T. Chirban
Psychologist, PhD, ThD
Verified
Verified
My specializations include relationships, sexuality, and
spirituality
.
I work with individuals, couples, and families to address concerns with relationships, identity, intimacy and sexuality, and
spirituality
, in addition to general psychological problems. My approach to therapy is active, relational, and result-oriented, encouraging clients take hold of their life and find the meaning that life holds for them. I have served as an instructor at Harvard Medical School and Psychologist at the Cambridge Health Alliance for more than 25 years. And have been serving on the Advisory Board of the Dr. Phil Show, since its inception. (See drchirban.com and cambridgecounseling.com)
Not accepting new clients

Nancy Yen, MS, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
(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.

Sally Jane Sacks
Counselor, MEd, LMHC
Verified
Verified
I am a very seasoned therapist taking an eclectic approach to helping my clients live happier lives. I have spent almost 40 years studying various techniques to help clients accept all aspects of themselves and live freely. Anxiety, OCD, depression and past programming can be challenging to overcome and I am here to be a listening ear and teacher. I have studied mindfullness, meditation, and am a certified yoga teacher. I teach my clients hands on techniques for self acceptance and personal growth and developement. See sacksandassociatescounseling to purchase my book and seminars. These are helpful tools combined with your therapy.
Waitlist for new clients

Adrian Rivera
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Some people struggle for weeks, months, or even years before considering psychotherapy. And it makes sense — it's hard to confide in a stranger and can take a while to find the right fit. We want authenticity and experience in a therapist but also someone relatable and easy to talk with. When couples counseling, family therapy, or child/adolescent support is needed, the search may seem even more daunting. We need a clinician with the interpersonal skills, temperament, and adaptability to forge a meaningful connection with our partners, children, and the networks who support them.

Fred Gerhard
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
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!

James Hannon
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, PhD, LADC-I
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
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.

Elizabeth Quigley, LICSW, New Inspiration
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
You want to feel better and do better in your life, and now, perhaps more than ever, you need someone – someone REALLY helpful – “in your corner” to help you turn things around. I’m willing and able to do just that. Together, we can do this: I use a range of solution-focused approaches: treatments that work (CBT, DBT, and whatever else works). We’ll figure out exactly how you’ve “gotten here,” plan a way out, and I’ll guide you along the way…as we activate your strengths and your inner resources to live a better life. I work with adults, teens, and families and I’m available immediately to give you the help you need and deserve.
Not accepting new clients

Claire Shindler
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
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.

Nicole Jean Larocque
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
***Please note I am currently at capacity and cannot accommodate new referrals*** I am a clinical social worker passionate about helping people find ways to their best selves. I provide a safe and supportive environment for the client in search of self-understanding. I believe people have the capacity to feel content, grateful and joyful but a lot of the time our preconceived notions of ourselves get in the way. Everyday I am amazed at people's resilience.
Waitlist for new clients

Megan Elizabeth Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
My passion and dedication to the work is evident upon our first meeting. My positive energy stems from the belief that change is possible and I come to restore hope. I provide an open, compassionate and non judgmental space for my clients to explore their past and present lives. Collaboratively, we work together, at your pace, to obtain the goals that you identify. I believe that parenting is a journey that we undertake without a map and, at times, along the way, we all get lost. And, together, we can create a new path that feels good to you.

Sarah Luther
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Many of us experience moments that challenge our thoughts, emotions and spirit. These experiences may cause us to bury emotions which often present in unhealthy behaviors, most times outside of our awareness. I aim to hold a compassionate space with you, to nurture vulnerable parts and to foster healing.

Rosemarie Wing
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I want to hear your story. Everyone deserves to be heard, seen, and understood with compassion, patience and warmth. It takes courage to make that initial call.

Judith Weiler Psychotherapist
EMDR, REIKI, EFT
1 Endorsed
1 Endorsed
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.
Not accepting new clients

Karen Daniels
Counselor, LMHC, RN
Verified
Verified
Do you feel that you are stuck, that you have been unable to change your behavior or develop the kinds of relationships you really want in your life? In therapy you can discover that change is possible, pain and challenges are inevitable, but suffering may be optional. Within a safe and non judgmental relationship you can explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviors, and gain insights as well as strategies to make changes.

Sacks and Associates Counseling Center
Counselor, MEd, LMHC
Verified
Verified
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.
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Spirituality Therapists
What should I expect from therapy that incorporates a focus on spirituality?
Spirituality can mean different things to different individuals, depending on their experiences, beliefs, and life histories. Some individuals focus on strengthening their belief system, while others experience spirituality in secular ways, such as through meditation, yoga, or by spending time in nature. Clients can expect a therapist to help guide and grow their spirituality through any of these techniques, encouraging the individual to cope with the challenges they face and develop strategies to build resilience and purpose to improve their outlook in life.
What are the most common treatments that include spirituality?
There are several treatments that incorporate spirituality. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) helps a person examine and reframe their negative thoughts and behaviors. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) focuses on emotional acceptance and psychological flexibility. Existential therapy is most often used to address anxiety, depression, grief, loneliness, apathy, despair, questions of identity, and feelings of purposelessness and existential dread. Transpersonal therapy focuses on a client’s spirituality and meaning in life and may incorporate techniques including meditation, visualization, hypnotherapy, dream analysis, and or breathwork.
Can therapy incorporating spirituality help atheistic or agnostic individuals?
Yes. For non-believers, spirituality can offer benefits including a greater sense of connection to others and to the natural world. An interest in spirituality may also spur individuals to pursue mindfulness practices, or to contemplate their purpose in life and how to achieve it.
How effective is spirituality as a therapeutic remedy?
Research suggests spirituality is generally beneficial for individuals. It is correlated with better health habits, such as less substance use, and an improved capacity to cope with stress and other mental health challenges. Increased spirituality can lead individuals to become more empathic and less materialistic, as well.