Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Back Bay, Boston, MA

Having a fresh perspective can make a big difference when we are going through a difficult time. My clients often need support in multiple life areas and have complex needs. I offer a compassionate, honest and gentle approach to people looking for individual therapy and support. My experience is primarily related to working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma and other emotional issues. I use a contemplative style to help you utilize your own strengths and resilience.

Sometimes it's hard to believe we're "good enough". It’s easier to count the things "wrong" with us, a litany of flaws glued to our identity all day, weighing us down. What is the nature of your self-talk? We all carry an inner story, formed gradually as we go through life. For some, that story is negative, maladaptive, or untrue. I provide a compassionate space where clients can lay down their anxieties, grief, and pain, as they pursue a path to healing. I work with clients to write a new inner narrative about themselves, rooted in self-compassion. Mindfulness and psycho-education assist in coping along the way.

***Now Accepting New Clients*** I hold a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Notre Dame and am under the supervision of Dr. Natasha Holmes.

Peace and Love!, I'm Regina. Do the internal and external demands of life have you feeling disconnected from discovering what you desire for life? Are you struggling to see the purpose for your life? Has past trauma and life experiences impacted how you navigate life? Are you experiencing the joy of life? I support individuals seeking to heal with sorting out areas of the past and current lives that impact their current functioning. Collectively, we identify strengths that will support with reaching desired goal.

You work hard to keep it all together on the outside, but people can't see that inside you're exhausted and shaky. It's true you've achieved a lot in your life, but it doesn't stop your thoughts from spinning. You wish you could stop feeling you don’t measure up, don't belong. It may even feel like depression, anxiety, and trauma have been a part of your life for as long as you can remember. One thing is sure: you’re ready for relief. You’re ready to enjoy close, lasting relationships without your past interfering. You’re ready to stop pushing yourself so hard to achieve and let yourself enjoy what you've earned. I can help.

I provide individual psychotherapy for late adolescents and adults presenting with a wide range of clinical presentations and backgrounds. I practice from an integrative lens utilizing a variety of theoretical perspectives, with the goals of fostering a collaborative and authentic therapeutic environment to meet the individual needs of my clients. I have more specialized experience with anxiety disorders, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, family of origin concerns, college mental health, and trauma / PTSD .

*Accepting new clients* You are starting therapy because you have the courage to leave behind the familiar in pursuit of something different. In therapy, we will translate this strength into meaningful changes in your life. I am a fully licensed, Harvard-trained psychologist with expertise in post-traumatic stress disorder, race-based trauma /stress, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and obsessive compulsive disorder. I am also interested in navigating life transitions, role changes and grief alongside my client. You can expect to sit across from a therapist that is warm, authentic and empowering.

I am a licensed Psychologist who provides therapy to individuals who are looking to more authentically connect with themselves and others; understand who they are, what they are feeling, and why they are experiencing the emotions they are feeling. I am trained to provide a variety of therapeutic interventions. I tailor my therapeutic approach to fit the unique needs and desires of each individual client. I use an insight oriented approach to aid individuals in understanding and interrupting repetitive patterns that may be interfering or often lead us to that "stuck" feeling.

I am committed to helping my clients explore, process, and resolve painful experiences, thoughts, emotions, and patterns that interfere in their quality of life. I have advanced training in various psychotherapy approaches, including psychoanalytic treatment, interpersonal therapy (ITP), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and relational treatment. I also have specialized experience in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR). Therapy should be authentic and personalized to meet the person wherever they may be.

I am licensed to practice in MA, NY, RI, and ME, and am available for virtual sessions. I use an integrative approach to psychotherapy, combining insight and skills-based frameworks. I help clients understand how their past experiences and relationships shaped and influence who they are now and how they experience the world (insight), and I help them develop tools for addressing current life situations and for putting that insight to work in moving their lives in the direction they want (skills-based). This approach helps clients link the past which formed them, the present they are living in, and the future they wish to experience.

I believe there are many ways to bring about change, and work collaboratively with clients to identify the ways that will work best for them. My approach to therapy is integrative, incorporating relational, psychodynamic and strengths-based perspectives, as well as cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness-based interventions. I am committed to understanding clients within their cultural contexts, and pay close attention to the impact of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and, when relevant, religion on development and identity.

I believe strongly in the resilience of people, and that a healthy therapeutic relationship can promote trust, healing, and personal growth. I believe that successful therapy is predicated on having a strong therapeutic alliance; the connection and collaborative relationship between the client and therapist. Taking a strength-based perspective, I listen deeply and reflectively to sustain a non-judgmental and safe environment. I am passionate about helping clients fully process past experiences and thrive in relationships with themselves, others, and the world around them.

Life can be challenging, and relationships can be complicated. My goal is to help you navigate the journey, find and speak your truth, and help you live the life you love and are at peace with. Through my large scope of training and education, I've developed a practice style that encourages exploration of your inner world with practical application to the current concerns in your life. I want to help you understand your thoughts and feelings better to find confidence, inner-strength, and happiness. My style is authentic, conversational, and I provide feedback and insight.