Therapists in Back Bay, Boston, MA

Anxious and overwhelmed? Experiencing racing thoughts, or rumination on negative events that prevent you from feeling present and content with your life? If anxiety/ panic attacks , disrupt your functioning at work, school or home- I can help! I bring forth a warm, compassionate, interactive, down-to-earth and gentle therapeutic style that will put you at ease and allow you to tune in to your inner resources and wisdom. I will work collaboratively with you to identify goals, explore thoughts patterns and behaviors that may no longer serve you, and develop coping strategies that would enable you to make lasting changes in your life.

Everyone has strengths and vulnerabilities that need to be empathically recognized and understood for there to be realistic change. My job is to create a safe place where individuals and couples explore their current or long standing problems in order to find realistic solutions. A significant part of this involves carefully and mutually developing an appreciation of people's actual qualities and circumstances. I work with people in crisis or who sense they have patterns of living that could benefit from a clear understanding and want an expert and experienced partner to help facilitate their desired change.

I am a clinical psychologist with a private practice in the South End for children, teens, and young adults. I specialize in providing personalized care to individuals who are experiencing emotional, behavioral, and/or interpersonal challenges. I offer a collaborative, compassionate approach, utilizing evidence-based treatments, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and parent training.

Hi my name is Molly Radke and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I have a Masters of Counseling from Gordon-Conwell in Massachusetts and a BA in psychology from Northwestern College in Minnesota. I have a diverse background of experience working with all ages and modalities. I have helped people with many issues find more stability and happiness. I usually do a combination of skills work (DBT and CBT) and processing issues with clients. I find this combination to give the best balance of structure and insight. I genuinely believe that life is hard and we all need help from others to get through.

My approach to therapy is collaborative, strength-based, and client-centered. I believe in the healing power that exists within each individual, which is nurtured and strengthened within the context of our therapeutic relationship. I work with children, adults, and families who are facing complex struggles, including: parent-child relationship issues, transition to parenthood, postpartum difficulties, life transitions, behavior challenges, depression, anxiety, and more. My style is warm, empathic, and compassionate, and I work to create a safe environment to help you better understand and address the challenges you are facing.

No matter what you may be facing, therapy provides a professional third-party perspective. I offer a modern, flexible practice with the ability to meet via telehealth on a weekly, biweekly, or monthly basis.

Welcoming NEW patients for individual psychotherapy! Please call 617-600-4249 for appointments. As a therapist, I have made it a priority to create a therapeutic environment where patients feel like they are part of a collaborative effort during their treatment. I specialize in working with children, adolescents and young adults. I utilize DBT, CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. I have experience working with a wide range of mental health challenges, including substance use, and addictions. I believe in meeting people where they are in order to guide them towards self-awareness.

I am a clinical therapist with a mindfulness perspective.

Grounded and raised in a Chinese immigrant and Vietnamese refugee family, my roots and experiences have amplified my passion to shatter taboos in the AAPI community. I am committed to raising awareness and access to spaces of healing to communities of color.

Are you having a hard time motivating yourself, and figuring out who you are, or what you aspire to be? I am a compassionate and energetic clinician who appreciates the uniqueness of who you are and who can empower you to implement the change that you want to see in yourself. For many of us, finding that interconnectedness between who we are and who we want to be can be challenging. My work is to collaborate with you to identify ways of addressing the barriers that may be holding you back so that you can find the satisfaction that you want in your life.

Are you going through a transitional period and making changes, and looking for some direction and feedback? Are you feeling unfulfilled, unhappy, and uncertain of what your next step should be? I am here for you. I believe we all have a natural ability to heal and grow. I believe in the power of therapy to enhance your capacity for curiosity, self-compassion, self- understanding, and a deeper sense of self-worth. If you are curious about what therapy can offer you, I encourage you to trust your instinct and reach out.

You have the tools to help yourself create peace in your life. I have the experience to guide you on your path of self-discovery and healing. Together, we will explore your whole self , incorporating mind, body and spirit. I believe through an optimistic, warm, supportive and therapeutic environment, anyone can gain knowledge through their experiences. I will guide you through this process and help identify solutions to the struggles that brought you here . The difficulties we face can be alienating. When facing challenges, you do not need to feel alone. I will be by your side providing a space of unconditional acceptance

Dr. Gerald Reid works with children, adolescents, college students, and young adults. With his specialized, personable, and individualized approach, he provides COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY (CBT) / Integrated Psychotherapy and NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING. Dr. Reid also specializes in SPORT AND PERFORMANCE PSYCHOLOGY consultation. Dr. Reid's training includes Boston University, the Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders (CARD), and Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) - a Harvard University Teaching Hospital. Dr. Reid holds a Part-Time Faculty position at Boston University as an instructor and supervisor.

As a licensed clinical psychologist, I work with adults who are struggling with a range of concerns. My specialties include working with people experiencing interpersonal conflicts, going through difficult transitions such as career and relationship changes, or who simply feel “stuck.” Mood problems and anxiety disorders are also areas of expertise. My approach is tailored to meet the particular goals and personality of my clients by integrating psychodynamic, humanistic, cognitive-behavioral, and mindfulness-based approaches.

At times you may find yourself feeling stuck in a repetitive loop, with outcomes that feel undesirable or out of your control. As humans, we are wired to repeat deeply learned patterns that, at a certain point, no longer serve us. Whether it’s in your work life, personal relationships, or your relationship to yourself, you may find yourself asking: “Why does this keep happening? How can I move past this?”

I work with adults and older adolescents with the challenges of mood disorders(depression), anxiety, stress, relationships, self esteem, major life transitions(marriage, divorce, loss) and college adjustment. The focus of my work is helping clients make positive changes in order to have greater balance in life. My optimistic approach is that growth is a transformative opportunity and can be achieved through the engagement with a competent and caring counselor. I would like to work with you to change negative thoughts, decrease feelings of anxiety and alter unhelpful patterns of behavior.