Attachment-based Therapists in Boston, MA

My treatment approach is integrative and personalized to my clients’ needs, focused on building a foundation of trust. I work with clients to identify underlying roots of problems and elicit existing and new strengths and resources. I prefer a holistic approach to treatment which, while based in a psychodynamic framework, draws from my specialized training in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, attachment based, trauma-informed and mindfulness modalities. I work with adults ranging from young adulthood through end of life, using a culturally-sensitive approach.

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.

Kimika is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 15+ years of clinical experience partnering with adults, children, families and couples seeking help with a wide variety of issues. She specializes particularly in treating individuals impacted by trauma including but not limited to attachment issues, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, sociocultural issues, addiction, emotion regulation issues, loss, and life transition.

My practice, Rooted Life Therapy, is grounded in the belief that effective therapy is meant to help us bloom and thrive wherever our roots were planted. I work with both individuals and couples looking for growth and change in their lives. I have specific training and experience working with young adults in times of transition, identity formation, anxiety, grief & loss, depression, family planning, relational conflicts, and premarital preparation. I believe that therapy is meant to be a collaborative and empowering process of understanding one's self or relationship more deeply to create a life that is fulfilling and flourishes.

Limited availability at this time. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has provided psychotherapy to adolescents, adults, and families across the life spectrum for nearly 10 years. I have been told my style is warm, engaging, and dynamic. I believe that overcoming anxiety, depression, PTSD, complex trauma, and other forms of chronic and acute symptoms can happen within a collaborative and attachment-based therapeutic approach. Transformative healing is possible for all of us! It is an honor to be with my clients on each of their unique journeys.

My approach as a therapist is relational and warm and I deeply honor the intentional time set aside by each of my clients to do this courageous work. As a trauma-informed provider, I work to co-create a compassionate and non-judgmental space and value offering clients transparency, power, and choice in our work together.

I am a psychotherapist specializing in relationship counseling. I understand emotional expression, communication, and the neurophysiology of relationships. I will help you better understand your relationship(s), and how to help make it stronger. My style of practice is attachment based. I focus on your experience of good connection and communication. Using a supportive, educational and skills-inclusive approach, I will help you understand your relationship or family dynamics, see your issues more clearly, and improve your ability to feel more secure and empowered in your connections.

Sexuality, intimacy, monogamy, polyamory, ethical nonmonogamy, LGBTQA, kink, relational difficulties...I integrate the expertise of a clinical psychologist, AASECT certified sex therapist, and couples' counselor. My clients are individuals and couples of all genders, and racial and cultural backgrounds, who struggle with questions regarding sexuality, intimacy, identity, trauma, betrayal, erotic confusion, life transitions, relationships ending, and relationships beginning. In addition to clinical practice, I'm an author, consultant, and teacher on sexuality and couples' therapy.

Are you longing to attune to your soul's purpose, to honor the wisdom of your body and the guidance of your dreams? A spiritual and somatic counselor with an MA in Counseling Psychology and ordination in spiritual leadership, I offer a trauma-informed, heart/body-centered, and attachment-based approach that focuses on building safety to help you deepen connection to yourself and others. My commitment is to provide you with a gentle and nurturing space that supports exploration, discovery, and transformation. Sessions include meditation, imagery, and somatic practices to engage the body's inherent capacity for insight and connection.

I work with adults who are navigating complex mental health issues including: relationship challenges, life transitions, postpartum mood disorders, parenting difficulties, grief/loss, depression, and anxiety. I encourage my clients to practice self-compassion as they work to find balance, build self confidence, and strengthen their relationships through their work in therapy. I find myself continually inspired by my clients as they face their challenges and prioritize their mental health.

As your therapist, I work as an active and genuine listener to support your needs. Whether you seek support through a difficult time or help identifying patterns of functioning that may hinder change, happiness and success, the therapeutic relationship is fundamental to my work and forms the foundation of being able to work together. A good therapeutic fit allows for safe exploration toward change. My goal is to to support you on a path toward feeling and functioning better. I use an integrative approach to therapy including psychodynamic, relational-based, client-centered, attachment and cognitive-behavioral therapies.

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.

***Not accepting new clients currently.*** In the current environment, it is more important than ever to prioritize your mental and emotional well-being. Regardless of the challenges you are facing in your life, positive change is possible. Using curiosity and compassion to create a safe, supportive and nonjudgmental space, I assist my clients in gaining insight into the underlying issues that are causing their current symptoms. I help my clients identify personal strengths and resources that can help facilitate the change they desire.

Hello! I appreciate how vulnerable a person can feel in therapy, and so I do my best to provide a safe, supportive, and warm environment. I believe that the relationship between therapist and client can be very meaningful and important, and so I work to provide my clients with deep empathy and my full attention. I have worked with people from a wide range of backgrounds with a wide variety of concerns, including relationship issues, family issues, chronic pain, and general stress. I offer Internal Family Systems-Informed therapy, and am training in EMDR.

I am a well known, respected psychologist and sex therapist with a national and international reputation, AASECT certified since 1996. Clinically, I am warm, innovative, active, and effective. Multiple certifications in types of therapy, including EMDR, Sensorimotor therapy for trauma. Training in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy, hypnosis, and AEDP for couples. Author of 3 commercially published books, I have been cited by my peers in the literature on sexuality and relationships since 1992. You will know if I am right for you in one session, promise! See website for a wealth of information and articles. SexSmart.com

Note: My practice is full, I am not currently accepting new clients. I have over 20 years of experience in the mental health field, with 13 of those years offering direct psychotherapy through virtual and in-person platforms. My primary background is in trauma and addiction, but I am not limited to these areas and work a fair amount with anxiety, relationship issues, depression, disability, life transitions, stress management and anger problems. I have extensive experience working with veterans, as well as college aged students and professionals in the tech, medical and academic fields seeking flexibility with online sessions.

Hello! I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, and I provide individual therapy to adults, young professionals, and college/graduate students. I have helped individuals cope with depression, anxiety, and other mood & trauma-related symptoms. I have supported many individuals process and navigate life transitions/changes, enhance self-esteem, solidify a stable identity/sense of self, form deeper connections with others, and improve their ability to identify, manage, and express emotions. I aim to develop a strong therapeutic alliance with my clients by providing a non-judgmental, supportive, and empathic space.

**Accepting new clients** Life isn't perfect, and despite the standards that we try to hold ourselves to, neither are we. From everyday stressors and uncontrollable circumstances, to complex relationships and overwhelming expectations, at some point, we all face challenges that seem insurmountable. If you find yourself struggling to cope or confronting an issue that prevents you from living a fulfilling life, I can help.

As a therapist, I work with adults who may be coping with new or unexpected challenges in their lives. I can help clients who may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or frustrated, while navigating difficult emotional experiences that may cause significant distress. I specialize in supporting women who are coping with anxiety and/or depression, daily life stress, self-esteem, interpersonal relationship conflicts, work/life balance, life transitions, chronic medical illness, and parenting related issues. Together, we discuss mind-body connection, strengthening coping skills for stress management, and fostering resilience and empowerment.