Domestic Abuse Therapists in Boston, MA
I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 11 years of experience supporting individuals through life transitions, trauma, and recovery. As a second-generation Haitian woman and trauma survivor, I integrate lived experience with clinical expertise to guide clients toward healing, resilience, and self-trust. I specialize in trauma recovery, emotional regulation, and identity development, creating a safe, empowering space where clients across all races, genders, sexualities, abilities, faiths, and experiences feel seen, heard, and understood.
I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 11 years of experience supporting individuals through life transitions, trauma, and recovery. As a second-generation Haitian woman and trauma survivor, I integrate lived experience with clinical expertise to guide clients toward healing, resilience, and self-trust. I specialize in trauma recovery, emotional regulation, and identity development, creating a safe, empowering space where clients across all races, genders, sexualities, abilities, faiths, and experiences feel seen, heard, and understood.
Holistic, Transpersonal & Trauma Informed
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, RMT, CH-C, CIMHP
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Please note that sessions are almost 100% virtual. My schedule often runs on a waiting list, but availability can shift, so I welcome you to inquire if you’re interested in starting therapy.
It isn't always easy to reach outside of ourselves when we are feeling deeply lonely and experiencing extreme emotions. These are precisely the times, though, when it makes sense to try to find people with whom we can talk without too much fear of judgment or rejection. In my role as Therapist, I actively commit to strive to be one of those people; to meet you wherever you are emotionally, in a comfortable, confidential and respectful setting.
Please note that sessions are almost 100% virtual. My schedule often runs on a waiting list, but availability can shift, so I welcome you to inquire if you’re interested in starting therapy.
It isn't always easy to reach outside of ourselves when we are feeling deeply lonely and experiencing extreme emotions. These are precisely the times, though, when it makes sense to try to find people with whom we can talk without too much fear of judgment or rejection. In my role as Therapist, I actively commit to strive to be one of those people; to meet you wherever you are emotionally, in a comfortable, confidential and respectful setting.
I believe that the answers to people's problems lie within, and that I serve as a guide to facilitate the release of blocks and the emerging of one's wholeness. My approach is psycho-spiritual, collaborative, strengths-based, holistic, with a social justice lens; that is, I see you as a whole person, and believe in the interconnectedness of body, mind and spirit. I am interested in supporting you in healing wounds, coming home to your true self, detaching from old story lines and false identities. My intention is to create a safe, supportive atmosphere where acceptance and compassion play a role in the growth and healing process.
I believe that the answers to people's problems lie within, and that I serve as a guide to facilitate the release of blocks and the emerging of one's wholeness. My approach is psycho-spiritual, collaborative, strengths-based, holistic, with a social justice lens; that is, I see you as a whole person, and believe in the interconnectedness of body, mind and spirit. I am interested in supporting you in healing wounds, coming home to your true self, detaching from old story lines and false identities. My intention is to create a safe, supportive atmosphere where acceptance and compassion play a role in the growth and healing process.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who has over 7 years of experience in mental health. My specialties include treating PTSD, anxiety management and attachment-based issues in relationships. I utilize a warm, non-judgmental, strengths-based approach to therapeutic healing, seeing the whole person rather than focusing on deficits. I also take a culturally informed approach to therapy through honoring diversity of culture and faith, and experience healing from cultural and religious discrimination.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who has over 7 years of experience in mental health. My specialties include treating PTSD, anxiety management and attachment-based issues in relationships. I utilize a warm, non-judgmental, strengths-based approach to therapeutic healing, seeing the whole person rather than focusing on deficits. I also take a culturally informed approach to therapy through honoring diversity of culture and faith, and experience healing from cultural and religious discrimination.
I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced trauma and abuse.
In working with individuals who experience trauma, I am keenly aware of the need for individuals to feel safe and comfortable in the therapeutic environment. In addition, I use assessment and intervention technique that have been shown to be effective in addressing trauma symptoms.
I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced trauma and abuse.
In working with individuals who experience trauma, I am keenly aware of the need for individuals to feel safe and comfortable in the therapeutic environment. In addition, I use assessment and intervention technique that have been shown to be effective in addressing trauma symptoms.
I am comfortable working with clients on a range of issues including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, domestic violence, infertility, life transitions, trauma, loss, pregnancy, postpartum and premature infants.
I am currently accepting new supervisees and new clients. I believe therapy works best when a client and therapist are able to develop a genuine connection. Change happens in the context of trusting relationships. I strive to provide a warm, empathic and supportive environment that fosters clients' ability to explore their inner experiences and make positive changes in their lives. It is a privilege to hear clients' unique stories and work with people to create the change they want to see in their lives.
I am comfortable working with clients on a range of issues including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, domestic violence, infertility, life transitions, trauma, loss, pregnancy, postpartum and premature infants.
I am currently accepting new supervisees and new clients. I believe therapy works best when a client and therapist are able to develop a genuine connection. Change happens in the context of trusting relationships. I strive to provide a warm, empathic and supportive environment that fosters clients' ability to explore their inner experiences and make positive changes in their lives. It is a privilege to hear clients' unique stories and work with people to create the change they want to see in their lives.
As an MGB/Harvard-trained and -affiliated clinical psychologist, I work with adults navigating trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, identity concerns, and relationship patterns that feel hard to shift. So much of what we struggle with lives beneath the surface - old patterns, unspoken fears, and protective strategies that once helped us cope but now keep us feeling stuck. Many people come to therapy to address these patterns and to better understand the emotions that feel overwhelming or difficult to access.
As an MGB/Harvard-trained and -affiliated clinical psychologist, I work with adults navigating trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, identity concerns, and relationship patterns that feel hard to shift. So much of what we struggle with lives beneath the surface - old patterns, unspoken fears, and protective strategies that once helped us cope but now keep us feeling stuck. Many people come to therapy to address these patterns and to better understand the emotions that feel overwhelming or difficult to access.
Life can bring all kinds of challenges stress, anxiety, self-doubt, or relationship struggles,and you don’t have to face them alone. I work with adults using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and an attachment-based approach to help you understand how your thoughts, emotions, and relationships influence each other, and to develop practical strategies for feeling more confident, connected, and in control.
Life can bring all kinds of challenges stress, anxiety, self-doubt, or relationship struggles,and you don’t have to face them alone. I work with adults using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and an attachment-based approach to help you understand how your thoughts, emotions, and relationships influence each other, and to develop practical strategies for feeling more confident, connected, and in control.
Hi, I’m so glad you’re here. As a licensed psychotherapist, I provide warm, supportive, and completely virtual Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) tailored specifically for women, transfeminine, female-identified, and non-binary individuals living in Massachusetts or Maine. Life can feel incredibly heavy, and navigating daily stress, systemic pressures, or intense emotional ups and downs can leave you feeling completely exhausted. I offer a structured, friendly, and deeply gender-affirming space where you can let your guard down and learn practical tools to manage distress and find your balance.
Hi, I’m so glad you’re here. As a licensed psychotherapist, I provide warm, supportive, and completely virtual Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) tailored specifically for women, transfeminine, female-identified, and non-binary individuals living in Massachusetts or Maine. Life can feel incredibly heavy, and navigating daily stress, systemic pressures, or intense emotional ups and downs can leave you feeling completely exhausted. I offer a structured, friendly, and deeply gender-affirming space where you can let your guard down and learn practical tools to manage distress and find your balance.
I'm a licensed clinical psychologist in Massachusetts, fluent in English and Portuguese. I specialize in depression, panic attacks, PTSD, and relationship challenges using neuropsychotherapy—integrating neuroscience with psychology for lasting change. Together, we'll deepen your self-awareness to break old cycles and build an authentic life. Quantum physics reveals a profound truth: infinite realities exist simultaneously, each one a possibility waiting to unfold. The question that matters most is this—which reality are you consciously creating?
I'm a licensed clinical psychologist in Massachusetts, fluent in English and Portuguese. I specialize in depression, panic attacks, PTSD, and relationship challenges using neuropsychotherapy—integrating neuroscience with psychology for lasting change. Together, we'll deepen your self-awareness to break old cycles and build an authentic life. Quantum physics reveals a profound truth: infinite realities exist simultaneously, each one a possibility waiting to unfold. The question that matters most is this—which reality are you consciously creating?
Your brain is the command center for your emotions and your thoughts dictate your reality; this is why my approach focuses on positive psychology and the impactful use of gratitude and positive thinking habits. Due to neuroplascity, unwanted behavior and conditioned responses can be changed by retraining the brain through corrective thinking techniques, sensory input changes through somatic practice and the calming effects of mindfully being in the present moment, just to name a few.
Your brain is the command center for your emotions and your thoughts dictate your reality; this is why my approach focuses on positive psychology and the impactful use of gratitude and positive thinking habits. Due to neuroplascity, unwanted behavior and conditioned responses can be changed by retraining the brain through corrective thinking techniques, sensory input changes through somatic practice and the calming effects of mindfully being in the present moment, just to name a few.
Life has a way of throwing both beautiful and challenging moments our way. Sometimes those experiences can leave us feeling anxious, stuck, confused, or overwhelmed. Other times, they might stir up old wounds, create tension in relationships, or make it hard to feel like ourselves.
The good news? Even in the middle of all that, healing and growth are still possible. I believe that everyone has the capacity for change and resilience, as well as the ability to move forward and find balance again. My role is to help guide you in navigating life's challenges, uncovering your strengths, and building a more balanced, fulfilling life.
Life has a way of throwing both beautiful and challenging moments our way. Sometimes those experiences can leave us feeling anxious, stuck, confused, or overwhelmed. Other times, they might stir up old wounds, create tension in relationships, or make it hard to feel like ourselves.
The good news? Even in the middle of all that, healing and growth are still possible. I believe that everyone has the capacity for change and resilience, as well as the ability to move forward and find balance again. My role is to help guide you in navigating life's challenges, uncovering your strengths, and building a more balanced, fulfilling life.
Chances are therapy will help you learn tools to understand more deeply what you are trying to communicate about your emotional lives. We are all in relationships emotionally, whether at work, or school, or in your personal life. The communication in these relationships may break down. Here, you will learn tools for identifying the reasons why, and learn what can be done to improve the situation. Improvement will include deeper understanding and clearer communication with others.
Chances are therapy will help you learn tools to understand more deeply what you are trying to communicate about your emotional lives. We are all in relationships emotionally, whether at work, or school, or in your personal life. The communication in these relationships may break down. Here, you will learn tools for identifying the reasons why, and learn what can be done to improve the situation. Improvement will include deeper understanding and clearer communication with others.
Good therapy helps you connect more deeply with what matters to you in your life. Feeling stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, or depressed can signal a need for change. My role is to help you decode these signals by creating a safe, collaborative space where we can step back from everyday life, make sense of what you are experiencing without judgment, and help you find greater freedom in however you choose to move forward.
In addition to my private practice, I am Assistant Director for Psychotherapy Innovation at Mass General’s outpatient substance use treatment program and hold a faculty appointment at Harvard Medical School.
Good therapy helps you connect more deeply with what matters to you in your life. Feeling stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, or depressed can signal a need for change. My role is to help you decode these signals by creating a safe, collaborative space where we can step back from everyday life, make sense of what you are experiencing without judgment, and help you find greater freedom in however you choose to move forward.
In addition to my private practice, I am Assistant Director for Psychotherapy Innovation at Mass General’s outpatient substance use treatment program and hold a faculty appointment at Harvard Medical School.
With over 20 years of experience in mental health, I specialize in helping individuals overcome challenges related to substance abuse, anxiety, and depression.
Throughout my career, I’ve worked with a wide range of clients, guiding them through difficult emotional landscapes and helping them develop healthier coping mechanisms. My goal is to empower you to move beyond your struggles and rediscover a sense of purpose and well-being.
With over 20 years of experience in mental health, I specialize in helping individuals overcome challenges related to substance abuse, anxiety, and depression.
Throughout my career, I’ve worked with a wide range of clients, guiding them through difficult emotional landscapes and helping them develop healthier coping mechanisms. My goal is to empower you to move beyond your struggles and rediscover a sense of purpose and well-being.
Jerrica Raspberry Lawson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
The perfect client is anyone ready to actively work on their healing. I like to put my clients in the driver seat because they know what is best for them. As a therapist I will be there to listen, and guide the healing process.
The perfect client is anyone ready to actively work on their healing. I like to put my clients in the driver seat because they know what is best for them. As a therapist I will be there to listen, and guide the healing process.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in relationship patterns you don’t fully understand, or carrying emotional experiences that still show up in your body and relationships, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate it by yourself. Therapy can be a place to slow down, feel understood, and begin making sense of what’s been weighing on you. I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space where we can work together toward clarity, healing, and healthier ways of relating to yourself and others. I work with adults and couples navigating trauma, relationship challenges, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in relationship patterns you don’t fully understand, or carrying emotional experiences that still show up in your body and relationships, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate it by yourself. Therapy can be a place to slow down, feel understood, and begin making sense of what’s been weighing on you. I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space where we can work together toward clarity, healing, and healthier ways of relating to yourself and others. I work with adults and couples navigating trauma, relationship challenges, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions.
I'm a multilingual and multicultural psychologist and a faculty member at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults who are navigating complex life transitions, relationship issues, trauma and traumatic stressors, depression, anxiety, grief, and loss.
I'm a multilingual and multicultural psychologist and a faculty member at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults who are navigating complex life transitions, relationship issues, trauma and traumatic stressors, depression, anxiety, grief, and loss.
Hello! I’m Eryn, a mental health professional with a degree in Mental Health Counseling and Behavioral Medicine from Boston University. My passion lies in helping individuals and families navigate the complexities of trauma and significant mental health challenges. With experience working with adults, adolescents, and families, I strive to create a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings. I believe in the power of resilience and growth.
Hello! I’m Eryn, a mental health professional with a degree in Mental Health Counseling and Behavioral Medicine from Boston University. My passion lies in helping individuals and families navigate the complexities of trauma and significant mental health challenges. With experience working with adults, adolescents, and families, I strive to create a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings. I believe in the power of resilience and growth.
I believe that every client possesses the capacity for growth, healing, and meaningful change. My role as a therapist is to help you access your strengths, deepen your self-understanding, and move towards the life you want to create. I bring warmth, validation, authenticity, and humor to the therapeutic relationship while helping clients work towards their goals.
I believe that every client possesses the capacity for growth, healing, and meaningful change. My role as a therapist is to help you access your strengths, deepen your self-understanding, and move towards the life you want to create. I bring warmth, validation, authenticity, and humor to the therapeutic relationship while helping clients work towards their goals.
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Domestic Abuse Therapists
What are the most effective ways to recover from domestic abuse?
Leaving an abusive relationship requires tremendous courage, so survivors in treatment should recognize that they have already completed the most important step. Still, the trauma of physical or emotional abuse can be difficult to process and overcome. Therapy can help survivors process trauma, grief, and difficult emotions, treat relevant mental health symptoms, and create a new framework for boundaries and relationships in the future. For some, support groups can also be an invaluable outlet for healing.
When should an individual seek help for domestic abuse?
Victims of intimate partner violence should seek help immediately. It can take substantial time, planning, energy, and courage to leave an abusive relationship, but starting the process—by seeking therapy, calling the domestic violence hotline, or simply confiding in a loved one—will help them get there. Those who have left abusive relationships but haven’t sought treatment can also greatly benefit from therapy to process and heal from the experience.
What are the consequences of staying in an abusive relationship?
Remaining in an abusive relationship has serious repercussions. In addition to the ongoing threat of physical danger and emotional abuse, research shows that intimate partner violence is associated with a range of mental health disorders including depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and substance abuse. Therefore it’s important for individuals in an abusive relationship to seek help as soon as possible.
How can you get domestic abuse treatment for someone else?
It can be very complicated to identify and leave an abusive relationship; barriers include the threat of violence, financial instability, and family pressures. Those concerned about a loved one in an abusive relationship should talk to them about the situation, provide them with resources such as the domestic violence hotline, and introduce the idea of seeing a therapist due to their concern for the person’s safety and well-being.