Toddler Therapists in Back Bay, Boston, MA

Please note that I am not currently providing psychotherapy. I am a clinical psychologist with 15 years working with patients in a variety of settings presenting with a wide range of diagnoses and concerns. Currently, my practice focusses on using my clinical skills with children of all ages to provide parent coaching. I offer clinical expertise and guidance about developmental stages. I suggest individualized behavioral strategies and effective ways of communicating with your children, creating more peace for your family.

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.

I offer comprehensive, private pay neuropsychological evaluations to help you better understand strengths, the nature of any challenges, and how to best help. I provide psychological services across the lifespan, from infancy to adulthood, and specialize in neuropsychological, neurodevelopmental, and educational evaluations with expertise in the evaluation of giftedness, ADHD/executive functioning, autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, speech/language delays, and medical/genetic/neurologic disorders, as well as and anxiety/mood concerns.

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'm Elizabeth (she/her), a therapist passionate about supporting clients of all ages. In our sessions, laughter and humor play a vital role. I prioritize the therapeutic relationship, believing it is the cornerstone of effective therapy. Genuine connections promote trust, authenticity, and mutual respect, enabling you to be your true self. I work with adults, couples, kids, and families. I draw from modalities like CBT, DBT, and IFS. I reject the one-size-fits-all approach and understand that every individual is unique. We can work together towards personal growth, healing, and empowerment.

I am a psychotherapist, passionate about psychotherapy and the impact it can have on our societies. Trained in and from the UK, my passion for psychotherapy stems from my own experiences with therapy and the powerful impact it made on my own life as well as those around me that I hope to bring into my work. I have a reflective style that I bring into the therapeutic environment in order to achieve deeper and more authentic connections with my clients.

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.

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 there! I'm a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 8 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families. I have worked with those navigating a variety of different life challenges and changes, though my specialty is in dealing with trauma and grief, particularly pre-verbal trauma in early childhood. I believe one of the most powerful statements we can hear is: "I'm with you" and this is what I try to embody for my clients and their families. I am also an ordained pastor, have a Masters of Divinity, and am happy to incorporate pastoral counseling and Christian spirituality into treatment if desired.

We work well with people throughout the age range, whether it is a child struggling in school, an adult overwhelmed by life's demands, or a senior citizen in need of support, we are prepared and eager to help. While your relationship with your therapist is central, we focus on RESULTS: With a dynamic mix of positive psychology and evidence-based treatment, it's our mission to help you to feel better & do better in your life.

We're the therapists for "kids who don't like therapy." These days - especially - teens are too often suffering and struggling in their homes and in our schools. And everyone could use some help: kids, parents, and the caring professionals in our schools. Throughout the state, our therapists and life coaches serve as "part of the team," helping teens to feel better, and do better. Together, we'll explore and better understand what's been happening, how to change patterns, and how to get better results!

I'm a Clinical Psychologist with training in schools, outpatient clinics, inpatient units, and as a Harvard Fellow. From conducting psychiatric evaluations in area emergency departments, assessing clients in crisis, to working across all levels of the public school system, I bring multiple perspectives for parents struggling to support children with emotional/behavioral dysregulation. Whether rooted in ADHD, anxiety, or mood, coaching parents through these challenges with practical strategies is a hallmark of successful intervention. For couples, I employ an objective, educational approach to restore communication and intimacy.

Stressful experiences, challenging behaviors, and emotional distress can impact all ages, beginning with very young children. As a clinical psychologist, my focus is to provide compassionate care and strength based support to children, teens, and families as well as adults. I am experienced treating anxiety, mood and trauma related disorders, as well as relationship issues. My treatment approach starts with an assessment of each person’s needs. Having received post doctoral training as a child and family therapist, I work through an array of cognitive behavioral interventions, expressive and talk therapies and psycho-education with ages three and older.

Here to help you with dyslexia, learning disorders, autism, ADHD, stroke, memory loss, concussion, & emotionality from these. Neuropsychological, psychological, & educational assessments & treatment. Internationally recognized for neuropsychology of reading, dyslexia and attention with the most comprehensive assessments available (clinical & research backgrounds bring a detailed approach); ages 3 to adult. Relationships with clients and their families are usually ongoing. I love helping you and give my best effort always. https://www.drlauriecestnick.com for FREE educational videos. 617-413-2065

My practice is dedicated to helping people develop their capacities for self-awareness, in order to overcome difficulties in their lives and to find greater fulfillment in relationships, work, and creative pursuits. My approach focuses on helping individuals gain insight into ways of relating to themselves and to others that lie outside of conscious awareness. Speaking with a uniquely attentive listener in a consistent, confidential setting helps to bring these aspects of experience into conscious awareness. With time, this process facilitates significant and meaningful change.

In person clients preferred. Similar to life therapy is a journey. And with all journeys, nobody deserves to go at it alone. I offer a safe and supportive space for self exploration and healing. My practice is strongly eclectic, art therapy based, and person-centered. Therapy is a collaborative process and together we will find the best interventions to tailor to your unique needs, as I believe the most successful journeys are done as a team. You are the expert and I am here to support you with unconditional positive regard and provide the tools you need as you navigate your journey.

I specialize in supporting those who are experiencing the unique, profound grief related to pregnancy loss (miscarriage, still birth, termination due to fetal anomaly, and early infant death). Additionally, I work with children in families who are impacted by perinatal loss through play therapy, and by helping parents to create a developmentally appropriate narrative for them.

We all have the capacity to experience joy and happiness, but when we carry unresolved trauma of any type, life can become a constant struggle. I specialize in private intensive therapy retreats that offer significant results in days, not years. My retreats combine recent advances in neuroscience and attachment research with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Progressive Counting (PC) and Internal Family Systems (IFS), enabling us to work with your underlying core issues – to get right to the heart of the problem – so that your symptoms are totally eliminated or significantly decreased.

***Not currently accepting new patients*** I am a psychologist, psychoanalyst, and former faculty member at Harvard Medical School, and have been in private practice in Harvard Square for 18 years. Most commonly, I work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma and borderline personality disorder -- from those who are severely affected by these conditions to those in less distress.