Therapists in Boston, MA

The decision to seek therapy is not an easy one and finding the right therapist can be daunting. In today's challenging times, many people feel depressed, anxious, or unfulfilled in multiple areas of their lives. I am a licensed psychologist who works with adults who struggle with these issues. My expertise includes depression, relationship concerns, complex trauma, difficult transitions, & grief/loss.

I'm a psychologist in full time private practice with 20+ yrs. of experience. Until Aug, 2021, I served as Director of Psychology at an inpatient hospital & faculty member at TMC. Life is supposed to be satisfying, prosperous and joyous! I'll help you stop doing those things that get in the way of creating the life you've always wanted, reduce and better manage distressing feelings, gain greater emotional and behavioral control, and turn your dreams into reality. I place emphasis on achieving balance and control of your thoughts and feelings, & relying on your emotional guidance system to lead you to reaching your full potential!

I am a licensed psychologist affiliated with Boston Medical Center and over 15 years of experience working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I treat a wide variety of clients who are experiencing challenges and transitions in their lives. I have extensive experience with depression, mood disorders, anxiety spectrum disorders, PTSD, ADHD, and insomnia related to stress.My therapeutic style utilizes an evidence-based integrative approach to treatment, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I am an active and engaging listener, providing a safe and supportive environment to explore issues and help recognize triggers that may affect behaviors and symptoms.

Life stress, pressure and uncertainty can be overwhelming, and I’m here to help. In therapy, we can collaborate to develop your strengths, increase awareness of your values and needs, explore your emotions, and clarify your goals. By building a therapeutic relationship of warmth, compassion, and patience, I aim to help you improve your well-being and interpersonal relationships, at your pace. Together we will notice both situational and systemic messages that influence your concerns and work towards increased security and sustainable change. I value authentic communication and invite your feedback throughout the process.

I view therapy as a holistic and collaborative experience, where people can learn more about themselves and join a therapeutic alliance rooted in compassion, warmth and acceptance. I am passionate about providing care that meets my clients where they are at in innovative and flexible ways, often weaving in their strengths and interests into session.

(Appts available soon by emailing intake (at) cic.associates - not currently accepting new clients). Anxiety, depression and relationship issues are common experiences that can impact our ability to feel like ourselves and live at our best capacity. Often these issues are rooted in hard life experiences or the accumulating stressors of today's world. Working from a person-centered and solution-focused approach I support my clients by helping them find connections between their feelings, thoughts and actions. I strive to create powerful therapeutic relationships as I believe this is the foundation of a successful healing alliance.

My work is informed by an optimistic belief in people's resiliency and ability to change and grow. I approach therapy as an opportunity for transformation. I work with high functioning, motivated clients who are ready to take a serious look at the direction of their lives and are open to change. In general, I would describe my style as warm, engaging, direct and interactive. I have developed a wide range of specialties from which to draw in order to meet each client's specific needs. After over 28 years, I continue to find the practice of psychotherapy interesting, rewarding, challenging and fun.

While I believe every person is the ultimate expert in themselves, I think therapy provides a powerful opportunity for partnership and guidance. In a safe, nonjudgmental space, people are able to explore new elements of their lives and selves, to identify goals and values, and to examine the ways current patterns are either supporting or hindering those goals. My job as a therapist is to help create that safe space with you, to encourage you along your process of exploration, and to provide reflection and guidance where it may be helpful.

I'm looking for clients who have chosen to participate in building the direction and quality of their lives. Together we'll help create the life that feels like home.

If your child struggles with sleep, meltdowns, toileting issues, anger, worry, inattention, problems following directions or routines, or challenging social and family interactions, I am able to work with you and your child to develop effective, positive, and supportive interventions. I help children and teens with autism, ADHD, and/or anxiety feel better and live their best lives. I love to use a collaborative, problem-solving style that plays to child and family strengths and individualizes strategies for your unique situation. I include animals in the therapy sessions, such as the child's dog or cat or my therapy dog.

I am a licensed psychologist who provides individual therapy for a wide array of adults in downtown Boston, MA. I am specialized in the delivery of evidence-based cognitive-behavioral therapy for a wide range of issues including, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders and depression. Therapeutic techniques that I frequently use include exposure and response prevention and cognitive-therapy, as well as mindfulness based strategies. I highly value the therapeutic relationship and believe that it can be instrumental in the treatment process.

We all face challenges in life and there are times when we need more support to get through them. I use a variety of approaches including cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic. Together, we will discover what works best for you. I believe that treatment success comes from a combination of addressing and managing your current symptoms like anxiety and depression along with working through long standing or deep rooted challenges.

I have extensive experience as both an individual and group therapist in outpatient clinic/hospital, corrections, and acute inpatient settings. Through my training and work experience, I have developed expertise in helping clients manage various mood and personality disorders, mental illness, grief/loss, anxiety and depression. I also commonly work with clients experiencing PTSD symptoms, and those working through generational trauma, life transitions, as well as sex and substance addiction.

A native of Massachusetts, Dr. Green is a clinical psychologist dedicated to helping clients realize the change they desire. He offers expertise in trauma-related reactions as well as a variety of other issues clients might have. These include depression, anxiety, substance use, motivation, and assertiveness. He has worked with couples since early in his graduate training. Dr. Green utilizes gold-standard, empirically supported treatments, including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, and Motivational Interviewing.

"You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” – C.S. Lewis. Therapy provides an opportunity to focus on oneself to work through difficult, sometimes uncomfortable, periods in life. Therapy also encourages self-reflection as a means of improving various aspects of life, such as self-confidence and personal relationships. I utilize a motivational, individual-centered therapeutic approach to help my clients discover their own resiliency and internal strength. By working together in a safe, supportive environment, we are able to achieve positive change and strengthen coping skills.

As a South African immigrant I love working with other's who question identity and meaning in life. My main goal is to empower you, finding your strengths, reducing negative thought cycles (anxiety, depression) and teaching you to untie your emotional knots and to live authentically with meaning. You will leave having better relationships with yourself, and others. Believe it or not we will do a lot of laughing while we work. Experience: creativity, work/life balance, sexuality, anxiety, leadership, couples therapy,premarital/dating, stress reduction. I have trained in diverse settings (including fellowship at Boston University's Danielsen Institute).

I am a clinical psychologist who provides clients with a warm environment to help them cope with a range of psychological struggles including anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions.

I see therapy as a collaborative process in which I listen to how you want to move forward with your goals. I always take time to really hear how you, as an individual or couple, want to make changes and respect your own choices in your life. We sometimes find ourselves repeating negative patterns or stuck in challenging situations but have difficulty knowing how to make lasting changes. Therapy can help make this clearer.

The perfect client is anyone ready to actively work on their healing. I like to put my clients in the driver seat because they know what is best for them. As a therapist I will be there to listen, and guide the healing process.