Therapists in Belmont, MA

I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals and families with co-occurring disorders. I know how difficult it is living with addiction and mental health issues, or living with a loved one who is struggling with these issues. If you are looking for help for yourself or you are a family member needing help to support your loved one, I am here to help. I have extensive training in evidence-based practices including ACT, Motivational Interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapies, CRA Family Therapy, and integrated dual disorders treatment and I have supervised and taught others these skills.

Dr. Santagati's areas of special training and expertise include several clinical issues: working with individuals, couples and families who have depression, anxiety, personality disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse, interpersonal difficulties and conflict. Her approach to therapy is influenced by several theoretical backgrounds such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Adlerian Psychodynamic Therapy, Family Systems, Humanistic Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. You will decide in collaboration with Dr. Santagati which therapeutic approach is the right one for you!

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker specializing in the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders. I am interested in working with individuals who are dealing with life transitions and relationship issues. Additionally, I work with young adults around body image and self esteem concerns. I have worked in various mental health settings such as inpatient hospital programs, partial hospitalization programs, an eating disorder treatment facility, and a domestic violence program.

It is not easy to start therapy treatment. An ideal client is a person that, even through all the fears, doubts and questions, takes the first step to start treatment and gives a chance to explore a new technique to find better balance in their life. There could be setbacks in the process but the most important thing is to stay constant. The client is willing to work in their goals and implement skills learned in every session. Also, to ask questions needed, even if they feel afraid, in order to be able to communicate with their therapist in a honest way.

Accepting new patients. I trained and hold faculty appointments at McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School. I am passionate about my work with clients. I enjoy helping others make meaningful changes that make their lives more satisfying and less overwhelming. I specialize and have extensive experience in the treatment of OCD, and anxiety disorders (panic disorder, social anxiety, and PTSD), as well as borderline personality disorder. I use dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) skills. My therapy method is supportive, skills-focused and goal-oriented.

I have a special interest in helping people who suffer from anxiety -- panic attacks, OCD, phobias, shyness. I like my clients and enjoy my work.

For over 25 years, I have been providing psychotherapeutic and psychodiagnostic services for children, adolescents and adults. I work collaboratively with children, adolescents, parents and families in psychotherapy, parent consultation and family therapy and specialize in providing neuropsychological and psychological evaluations for children with learning, developmental and psychiatric difficulties and consulting with public and private schools about the needs of such children. I also specialize in providing psychotherapy services to children and families in the context of divorce, including post-divorce parent coordination services.

There are times in life when our usual coping strategies and support systems are not enough and this is when therapy can provide a safe space for support, learning, and meaningful change. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults who are seeking support to manage mood, anxiety, life transitions, grief, motivation, sleep, and family concerns. I have specific expertise working with young adults and college students. My work is grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

I am a licensed professional counselor that has been working in behavioral health for over 20 years. I am a lifelong resident of South Jersey and obtained my Bachelors and Masters degrees from La Salle University in Philadelphia.

You've sought me out for counseling because you experience a significant discrepancy in your life between how you feel and how you'd like to feel. You're seeking to have positive mental health, that is, to know yourself, to be yourself, to expand your capacity to care for yourself and others and your world, to maintain humility, and to maintain hope. You're aware of the fluctuating nature of your functionality: at times you function well, and at other times you don't function as well as you'd like to. You're aware that, at times, you have experienced distress, that is, difficult life moments. You're ready to create a better life.

Psychotherapy is a journey into yourself. It's often difficult to see clearly the patterns that are causing discomfort. I come from an internal family system approach. I believe you have all the answers inside of you. I will help to provide a space so that you can get to know your own answers. The more aware you become, the more informed your choices can be. This work can bring more happiness and joy to your life.

I am a Staff Psychologist at McLean Hospital and Instructor in Psychology at Harvard Medical School. My compassionate and collaborative approach has helped clients strengthen their ability to overcome difficult situations, and given them the confidence to create healthier relationships with themselves and with others. I have expertise tailoring my interventions to each client, and incorporate Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral (DBT) strategies in sessions.

I am passionate about supporting children, adolescents, and their families through difficult moments. I enjoy helping others identify goals and barriers, and partnering with them to figure out how to make progress. If problems include difficult or overwhelming emotions, we can work on empowering your child to manage them effectively.

Emotional distress and life's challenges can interfere with our well-being and the ability to experience joy, peace and contentment. Our work together will begin with identifying strengths, challenges and areas where skill building is needed. With the goal of improving symptoms, enhancing relationships and increasing emotional well-being, I will provide strategies for effective communication, help to develop realistic expectations in relationships, improve problem solving skills and increase insight into how thoughts, feelings and behaviors are connected.