Attachment-based Therapists in Boston, MA

Hi, I’m Lilly. I’m an experienced therapist in Michigan and Massachusetts specializing in anxiety, adjustment to life changes, relationships, and depression. We all feel anxious or out of touch with ourselves or our life at times, but if you find yourself feeling that way more often than not, I want you to know that you deserve more. I’m here to support you in finding freedom from overthinking, to learn to be compassionate and kind to yourself and the people you care about, and to find feelings of safety, stability, and happiness in your daily life.

Helpp! What can I do when my thoughts leave me feeling overwhelmed and trapped in my own head? Enhancing your coping skills is a great start! I can help you unpack your negative thoughts, and empower you to create positive, affirming ones. Together, we will get you better acquainted with your emotions, and help you gain a sense of clarity and peace. I support individuals of all ages who need help managing and overcoming Anxiety, Depression, Mood disorders, Bi-polar disorder, and ADHD. I am also LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC aligned.

Are you a first time parent and feeling overwhelmed? Are you struggling to balance it all? Do you miss having time for yourself? Are you wondering if what you're feeling is normal? You are not alone. I started For a Season Counseling because this is what so many mothers feel, but are afraid to talk about. Media, friends and even our own expectations can make parenting feel and look easy. The reality is that many struggle in silence and can be made to feel ashamed for sharing how they really feel.

From the outside, you seem to have it all. You have a great job, you have close friends, and maybe you’re in a relationship. But when you’re alone, anxious thoughts, self-doubt, and dissatisfaction creep in. You might compare yourself to others, ruminate about your imperfections or past mistakes, and dread the day that people see the real you. Or perhaps you’ve lost sight of who you are, where you’re headed, and why you’re working so hard. You might find it difficult to slow down and enjoy your success. You want to feel better but find yourself stuck in old patterns and wondering how to make lasting change.

My therapy style is warm, dynamic and open. I believe in holding space for your growth and potential to unfold, and in treating every human I work with with the utmost respect. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, client centered modalities, psychodynamic and systems theories. Every person is unique, and I tailor my practice to best suit your needs. You've taken the first step by looking into your options for therapy. It takes courage and commitment to get to this point. When you are ready to take the next step, I am here to support and empower you. Your journey is in the process of unfolding and I hope to be able to support.

Do you often feel weighed down by feelings of anxiety or despair? Do you find that your inner world tends to have a harsh or critical tone to it? Are you in the midst of a transition and having difficulty coping? Or are you on the path to finding a deeper sense of identity, purpose, and fulfillment in life? My expertise lies in working with individuals experiencing difficulties resulting from anxiety, depression, cultural challenges, low self-esteem, interpersonal relationships and trauma. Together, I will work with you to create a more meaningful and fulfilling life.

My integrative treatment approach is designed to fit my clients’ unique and varying needs. The treatment I provide is culturally-informed and identity-affirming with the intent of building a trusting and open therapeutic relationship. My work is heavily influenced by relational, psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral treatment modalities.

I work with client's that face challenges with depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, grief/trauma, social-relational issues, self esteem, and goal attainment. An honest and comfortable feeling with the therapist is the key to a successful outcome. My emphasis is to create an environment that provides clients to feel safe, validated, and understood.

Would you like to engage in pragmatic, common sense, tool based, practical approaches, and discussions of your daily struggles? Would you like to have a partner in finding the best solutions to what has been causing difficulties in your career, your relationships, and your overall wellness?

Deeply passionate about social justice and facilitating and guiding positive change and development in the lives of others, I am thrilled to connect with you as you begin your journey inward. Healing is truly the risk of showing up for yourself and your resistance to temptation to go back to unsilenced needs, numbing out, disconnection, and erasure. As a black, gender non-binary Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), I have a personal stake and insight into the work I do. My clinical practice aims to empower and heal individuals, families & communities through therapy, consulting, case management, training, & community outreach.

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.

Accepting new clients for in office and telehealth appointments. ——————————————————————— Have you tried everything, but still worry constantly? You don't have to live like this. There is hope. Sometimes anxiety or depression manifests in body aches, sleepless nights, numbness, feeling on edge or sensitivity to loud sounds, irritability, nightmares, feeling lonely or sad. I can support you to break free from your anxiety and find calm and joy in your days again. We could start by tapping into your own resources that might be hard to access.

Are you struggling with feeling misunderstood by others around you? Do you find yourself wondering what you're doing? Seeking counseling or therapy can be a vulnerable process. Knowing this, Vennis is committed to providing a safe, non-judgmental space for her clients to explore their thoughts and feelings, and works collaboratively with them to develop treatment plans that are tailored to their unique needs.

Your body holds the secrets of the unconscious mind. It reveals the road map allowing us to unpack what the the mind forgets yet the body remembers. Healing takes place when we become more embodied, connect deeper to the early attachment wounds and experience safety and connection within. I am a Somatic Psychotherapist with over 20 years in practice. I am deeply involved in Internal Family Systems am a Certified IFS Therapist, along side utilizing Somatic practices, Polyvagal Theory and Somatic IFS. I believe you are the expert of your life, and my job is to not "fix" you because you are not and never were broken.

I am looking to help people gain insight into why they may respond to the world/relationships around them in the way they do, why they are feeling the way they feel. To help people create a narrative that is strength based and adaptive, to find hope. I hope to help clients start to feel like they have more control of their conscious mind, to step out of living life on autopilot and to find safety in their own bodies. In addition to trauma informed care, I am experienced in helping adults experiencing anxiety, depression, mood disturbance, emotion dysregulation, relational issues and adjustment to acute life stressors.

UPDATE 4/2024: Avail FRI 11AM weekly, 9AM biweekly. Hello! I am a current provisionally licensed psychotherapist who has an interest in working with trauma, depression, anxiety, and life transitions (e.g., college transition, transition to adulthood, stress management, grief, identity exploration and development). Specifically, I am interested in helping those with trauma and who are high performers (high achievers). I primarily work with late adolescence, emerging adults (college age), and young professionals. I have experience with working with the LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and neurodivergent populations.

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.

Are you tired of running? I see you...telling yourself you just need some "skills" or "strategies" to manage things that have gotten really out of control - your overbooked schedule, your blood pressure and the thought swirl that doesn't want to let you sleep at night. You know something has to change, but you can't slow down long enough to breathe. You're used to solving problems on your own, but this feels too big. You've been to therapy before, and it sort of helped take the edge off for a while. It’s time for a fresh approach that addresses problems from the root. You can stop running from your feelings and start resolving them.

You appear to have it together all the time, but deep down you feel a chronic sense that you are falling short, imperfect or not good enough. You may be exhausted from the voice of imposter syndrome. Holding boundaries is so hard. You feel so much pressure to get it perfect or get it right. You question your capabilities. You might not even remember a time things didn’t feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to let go of questioning yourself. You’re ready to move past the fears that keep you stuck. Most of all, you’re ready to trust deeply in your worth and capabilities