Therapists in Boston, MA

Whether you are brand new to therapy or are many years into your journey, you deserve a place free from judgement where you can deepen your self understanding, build confidence in yourself, and find solutions to the problems you are facing. My approach to therapy is collaborative and strengths-based, centering on your goals and recognizing the capacity all humans possess to grow, heal, and change. I see my role as a therapist to provide you with the tools, resources and supportive environment (with a side of humor) necessary to foster that growth and get "unstuck" when facing challenges in your life.

Have you ever experienced the burden of anxiety or depression? Do you face difficulties in understanding or accepting your gender identity or sexual orientation? Are you caught in the pattern of substance abuse? Collaboratively we will explore your thoughts and strive to achieve greater equilibrium and serenity in your life. My theraputic approach consisted of adjusting to your current situation and prioritizing your life changes in therapy. Person-centered and trauma-informed care accomplishes this goal. I specialize adults with mental health and substance use issues. Come as you are and let’s work together!

I have many years of experience working in telehealth and in-person. I recognize that these trying times are easier to handle with someone traveling alongside you. I have experience with a variety of psychological challenges that include depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, substance-use, and life transitions. I have experience working with people of differing ethnic and racial groups and among those who identify as LGBTQ+. I also speak Spanish. I primarily use trauma-informed and skills-based approaches that include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). I work as a Psychiatric RN and have an MSN as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.

I have experience working with Individuals, Couples, and Families of First responders and marginalized communities struggling with the challenges of complex trauma impacting mental health, including Anxiety, Depressive disorders, PTSD, and substance use disorders.

My aim is to provide a supportive and safe environment for addressing issues, such as managing emotional symptoms, dealing with life stress, or experiencing inner struggles or relationship problems. With an empathetic and engaged approach, my goal is to help you feel better and more fulfilled. I work primarily with adults and adolescents. My approach is eclectic, which means sometimes helping people to make changes in behavior and ways of coping and sometimes helping people to better understand their feelings and resolve past experiences by exploring their personal meanings. Overall, I strive to meet each person's unique needs from therapy.

My Ideal client: 36 yo male, divorced, with two children. The patient was incarcerated 16 years, due to drug addiction/trafficking. He spent his early childhood living with his mother and father, who sexually abused him. They were also addicted to drugs due to their childhood experiences of being abused. The patient's parents also prostituted him in exchange for drugs for others. The patient turned to drugs to escape the pain, embarrassment, and overall trauma from his childhood. He now wants sobriety and to overcome his trauma, which includes flashbacks and negative self-image, self-hatred, and hatred of his parents.

Hi! I'm Carisa. I provide telehealth-based psychotherapy for adults, children, and families in Massachusetts and Florida. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety disorders and acute, chronic and/or complex trauma. My practice emphasizes a blend of evidence-based care, kindness and unconditional positive regard, which I have found to be the 'recipe' for success. I am a good fit for those seeking a collaborative therapeutic approach in which the wisdom you have gained from your lived experience is a welcomed and honored part of our work together. I prioritize autonomy, choice and informed consent throughout the therapy process.

I will help with the challenges that of relationships, work, school, and other aspects of life. I can work with you to identify the triggers and create an action plan to help you move forward. I work with clients who have experienced personal conflicts, traumatic events, depression, anxiety, LGBTQ. I specialize in supporting college students, professionals, and mature adults living and working in Greater Boston. Blue Cross Blue Shield ,Tufts, & most MassHealth Plans

Licensed in Massachusetts and Connecticut - “I couldn’t heal because I kept pretending, I wasn’t hurt”. My goal is to provide you with space to make sense of your past, organize your thoughts, gain a perspective while making difficult decisions, process life events, understand yourself better, as well as be challenged and grow in a space that is safe.

My ideal client still chooses to show up regardless of their ambivalence towards their treatment goals. Even if this person is not entirely set on treatment, recovery, whatever it might be, your next steps can decide whether or not that individual returns. If I'm thinking more specifically about my own experience, I think a lot about the individuals I supported who were actively using substances. They could identify the harmful impacts and want recovery but couldn't get through their initial ambivalence. These types of moments and individuals are so important to me.

I work well with clients who have struggled with negative or difficult childhood events, specifically coming from households where a loved one struggled with addiction or alcoholism. I am most helpful to clients who are struggling with relationship issues including familial, personal, and professional relationships. I enjoy working with individuals and couples who are working to heal from relational trauma related to infidelity, poor boundaries, and addiction. I also provide substance use evaluations for adults with probation, parole, and RMV requirements.

I am currently accepting clients 18+ who are struggling with ongoing substance use, or individuals who are currently in recovery and would like support navigating life stressors. Identifying the need for support to reduce or quell your substance use is a significant first step in the recovery journey. Whether this is a new venture for you or you have benefitted from addiction counseling before, I am happy to be on your team and help you achieve your recovery goals.

I'm not sure I believe in an Ideal client; I think all clients are Ideal, no matter their life circumstances. Life is like a rollercoaster, and when you're going down, you may need someone to be there and help talk you through it. However, If I had to choose, it would be a client having difficulty with self-esteem, self-worth, and depressive symptoms and needing additional assistance building coping skills but expressing readiness to change.

Are there times when you feel anxious, sad, or uncertain? Do you have difficulty coping with your stressors and find that you often push or run away from unwanted thoughts and feelings? You have taken the brave first step to search for a clinician who may fit your needs. Clients who come to me can expect a trusting, compassionate, respectful therapeutic environment that fosters creating positive solutions. We will work together to address your unique needs and challenges in a non-judgmental, safe environment.

I create a safe and non-judgmental space for individuals to explore their thoughts and emotions, fostering self-awareness and self-reflection to gain insights into patterns and behaviors, developing effective coping strategies and problem-solving skills to navigate challenges, fostering the cultivation of healthy and supportive relationships, promoting self-compassion and self-acceptance, addressing and processing past traumas or unresolved issues, and facilitating the development of personal values, meaning, and purpose in life.

Seeking therapy is a brave and meaningful step forward! I have been a practicing mental health clinician for the past decade. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, and mood disorders. Working together is an exciting journey inwards, where we can name and reshape patterns which drain your energy and really get under the symptoms which hold you back.

Currently accepting new clients located in Massachusetts and North Carolina! Looking to learn coping skills, manage emotions and life stressors better, than look no further! I am a Certified Anxiety Specialist that can give you the coping skills needed to take back your life, feel better, and become the best you. I use a holistic and collaborative approach by incorporating topics of stress management, self-care, and Womens' issues to increase overall wellness. I use an integrative treatment approach that is client-focused, incorporating mindfulness, evidence-based, behavioral interventions, and solution focused therapy.

Ronda D Jones Tobey, LMHC, LADC, CADC, SAP, MAC believes in a Healthy Person/Family not just the basic therapy.

AYC is accepting new clients! Schedule an intake as soon as next week! It is time you started living your life within your Truth. At Authentically You Counseling, we believe each individual is capable of reaching their full potential. We believe in working together with clients to explore what is getting in the way of living your life the way you want to. Authentically You Counseling consists of a variety of therapists with unique skills to better suit the needs of each individual client. We believe finding the right fit in therapist is an important part of therapy.