Depression Therapists in Boston, MA

My previous business experience in combination with many decades of providing psychotherapy are an ideal match for individuals, couples and families that want to move forward toward happier, healthier lives. I enjoy working with adults at many stages of life, including parents as they experience the years of family development to the empty nesting stage. I also have extensive experience with parents of adult children with major mental illnesses, women's issues, depression and anxiety.

Andrea Medrano is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Massachusetts with over 6 years of professional experience. Andrea has spent her career counseling adults and teens from different backgrounds and experiences, helping individuals and families to overcome battles with trauma, depression , anxiety, substance use, anger, difficult life transitions, and relationship issues.

How do we remain hopeful with so much uncertainty, inequality, and suffering in the world? How do we take care of ourselves while also supporting others? How do we practice compassion? How do we accept those parts of ourselves (and of others) that are so often judged by our society? These are some of the kinds of questions I often pose to clients as we explore how our individually-lived experiences, coupled with larger historic and systemic trends, often influence the ways we understand and feel about our lives. My work with clients is rooted in a greater commitment to social justice issues.

Do anxious or depressed feelings interfere with your plans for that new job, new living situation or getting and keeping healthy supportive relationships? Do you find yourself distracted and know there are things you just keep putting off? I work with adults who are motivated to make internal changes that lead to external results in their lives. My clients are no longer willing to remain stuck with old thought patterns and behaviors that limit them. Clients report that our work together is insightful, exciting and important.

I believe everyone deserves a warm, safe space to process life's experiences! I will work with you in a collaborative manner that often involves education, encouragement, humor, and careful listening. Together, we will connect to your emotional experience, explore why certain patterns of thinking and behaving exist, heal wounds of the past, and create meaningful change for you. My focus is on supporting teens and young adults to compassionately navigate things like anxiety, depression , trauma, life stressors/transitions, self worth, identity, and relationships.

There’s no one therapeutic approach to help us live happier lives. Recovery from painful experiences, emotional or physical abuse, a complicated hurt-filled relationship, impasses at work, coping mechanisms that no longer help—these different challenges deserve flexible approaches. Childhood skills no longer fit the problems we face as adults. Grief that couldn’t be dealt with then is more complicated now. Relief from depression and anxiety cannot work if confidence, strength, and intimacy are blocked. Understanding the whole person—creating new approaches and thoughtful solutions to problems—is the way I think and work.

Hello and Welcome. I have had rich and diverse learning experiences from my time working at Harvard and Tufts Universities, McLean hospital, and the Bedford VA. Let me help you get the life you want--the life you deserve! I currently work with clients ages 17-99, with a variety of issues, backgrounds and orientations. I see individuals, couples, groups, and families for therapy and coaching. Additionally, I work with therapists on developing their clinical work, business, and own personal growth. I am interested in meeting you and seeing if we're a good fit.

***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.

I believe that you are the expert in your experience. I will learn from you and empower you to be the leader while creating a safe space to facilitate your process to overall health and well-being. We will work together to stir up the stories you are telling yourself and create a narrative that supports how you want to feel. I have a range of experience working with individuals across the lifespan who have been impacted by challenges including, but not limited to: depression , anxiety, behavioral difficulties, trauma, family conflict, LGBTQ, and stress management.

Inside all the suffering you are experiencing at this time, you know who you are at heart. I want to help you work with unhealthy thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and return to yourself, a self that honors your core values. I am a compassionate therapist who provides goal-oriented therapy to adults.

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.

The process of finding a therapist can be overwhelming. It is difficult know who could be a good match for you based on a brief profile or a photograph. Beyond this profile, I am here to answer any questions that you may have. My therapeutic approach is informed by my work as a faculty member at Boston University School of Medicine. I define my style as a balance of support, challenge, warmth, and authenticity. I believe in creating a safe place where clients can express their vulnerabilities and share their difficult stories in a space that is free of judgment.

Each and every one of us has an internal wisdom and light that guides us through our life. However, at times, life might not go as planned and we might lose our way a little, forgetting that inner beauty. My ultimate goal is to help you find the strength and realization that everything you need is already inside of you. Together, we will identify the sources of your pain and authentic steps to take to thrive. I work with adults 18 and over who would like to improve their quality of life. I have special interest and experience in working with issues surrounding trauma, as well as the challenges that surround motherhood.