Family Therapy in Boston, MA
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Aarti Khullar
Psychologist
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I work with adolescents, emerging adults, and adults with a broad range of presenting concerns including: relationship concerns,
family
of origin concerns, depression, anxiety, and body image concerns.
I believe our mental health in order to live a meaningful, happy, and fulfilling life is of paramount importance. I approach my work with great care and privilege. I actively work alongside individuals in their journey to achieve this mental health. I understand symptoms as a way for our bodies to communicate the existence of painful underlying emotions. My ideal client is someone who is interested in exploring why these symptoms have presented themselves and to work collaboratively in healing from these painful emotions and resulting symptoms.
Not accepting new clients

Yael Assaf-Gruzman
Counselor, MA, LMHC, EAT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I offer individual, group, dyad and
family therapy
as well as parents' guidance and consultation for caregivers, teachers & educators.
We all face challenges and could use extra support at times. I offer a safe non-judgmental place, where you can let go of your daily stress and focus on your needs through creative expression. Art therapy integrates psychotherapy (talk therapy) with the creative process to improve and enhance mental and emotional well-being of individuals of all ages. No prior artistic experience is needed to benefit from the healing power of expressive art. Art is a universal language of the mind that speaks through images & symbols and allows verbal and beyond-words communication.

Robinson Counseling and Wellness, LLC
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, CAGS
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Depression, anxiety, trouble concentrating, behavioral problems, insomnia, interpersonal conflict, low self-esteem, and flashbacks are just a few symptoms that can be caused by underlying trauma. Most of us have dealt with trauma in our lives. A traumatic event could be one isolated incident, such as a car accident or death in the
family
. Some individuals have experienced pervasive trauma, such as an ongoing medical procedure or
family
discord. At Robinson Counseling and Wellness, LLC we have clinicians who been trained to effectively resolve the symptoms of trauma and provide a safe environment for healing.

Kinder Mind
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LICSW
Verified
Verified
Some of our areas of specialty include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR, ACT, EFT, motivational interviewing, visualization techniques, mindfulness, life coaching, job coaching, anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, self esteem, couples therapy,
family therapy
, and more.
Our goal is to help you reach your goals and to get you to see your life from all angles. Many of our providers take the holistic approach and like to examine the mind body connection with those they work with. At the end of the day, it’s all about making you feel better! We will give you helpful coping tools and guide you in the direction of cultivating the life, success, and relationships that you deserve.

Barbara A. Hershey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
At some point, we all experience difficulties and unpleasant emotions in life. I help clients to learn how to cope with
family
changes, life transitions, loss, school and work stressors and help develop meaningful relationships through exploring relationship patterns. To meet the individual needs of each client, I empower them to gain self-awareness of their thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Together we identify their personal strengths, practice mindfulness, and develop coping strategies that can be utilized daily.

Jefferson Crowe
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I am an individual and
family therapist
located in Boston, MA. I specialize in working with boys and men, families, Autism-spectrum Disorders, and complex relationship issues. I have worked for the past three years at an amazing group practice, Commonwealth Psychology Associates. April 1, 2019 I will be opening my own practice, Crowe Psychology, PLLC and will be accepting a limited number of new clients. My passion is in therapy, and I am humbled and grateful when people invite me to play a meaningful role in their lives.

Cassandra Seery
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
Cassandra is highly trained in psychotherapeutic interventions such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Internal
Family
Systems (IFS).
Cassandra Seery is a caring and compassionate licensed mental health clinician who specializes in treating trauma, addiction, anxiety, and chronic illness. She values the unique experiences of her clients and uses an intersectional approach to therapy, considering the influence of an individual's identity, culture and values. She has experience serving individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, including people with disabilities; identifying as LGBTQIA+; and in Black, Indigenous, or people of color (BIPOC) communities. She is dedicated to creating a safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment for her clients.
Boston, MA 02116
& Online

Jessica Ann Chmielewski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I am passionate and dedicated to working with females navigating the complexities and the growing pains of adulthood. As a female in modern day society, we consistently face the external pressures of life transitions, mood management, social relationships,
family
, career, health, comparison, body image and self-esteem. We will work together to create a care plan that highlights and supports your individual needs and goals when it comes to mental health and symptom management.

Hillary Bush
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Hillary is a part of the clinical team at Therapy Lab Kids, a teletherapy practice that offers evidence-based plans targeting mood/anxiety symptoms, sleep problems,
family
conflict, and disruptive behaviors.
Dr. Hillary Bush is a licensed psychologist with expertise in child and adolescent neuropsychological assessment and delivering evidence-based, short-term interventions across different therapeutic settings. In her therapeutic work, Dr. Bush uses behavioral, cognitive behavioral, and solution focused techniques. Believing that good work can happen quickly, she is passionate about delivering short-term, evidence-based treatments to culturally and clinically diverse youth. Dr. Bush is currently licensed to serve families and children in Massachussetts (10704), Connecticut (4167), and Rhode Island (PS02043).

Johnny Xu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I invite you to bring with you your current resources, social location, and values that you have inherited from your
family
of origin, ancestors, and communities.
I believe the greatest gift a therapist can offer is full presence with a compassionate ear. Many clients seek therapy because something that was working for them is no longer working. Maybe you feel unheard, unseen, anxious, angry, stuck, or burnt-out. Maybe you have felt this for a long time, but believed you needed permission to feel this way. We all perform the work of care and repair to show up for relationships and our work despite the social and political landscape that shapes how we experience our personal and collective bodies. In our therapy space, even if you take your shoes off at the door, you can bring your whole self.

Michelle Ranelli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I provide an open space to talk about issues related to gender identity and sexuality such as: Increasing self-acceptance, coming out/safety, LGBTQ
family
building and referral letters for gender affirming medical care.
—-Currently Accepting New Clients—-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.
Waitlist for new clients

Paul R O'Keeffe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MTS, MSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
People come to psychotherapy for a variety of reasons: anxiety, depression, loss, addictions,
family
crisis, etc. All of these reasons provide us with opportunities to reach inside ourselves and create something new out of our struggles. The goal of all psychotherapy is to foster sustained emotional growth and resolutions to issues that prevent us from enjoying a happy and fulfilled life. At St. Anthony counseling service, we strive to walk with people in their sorrows and the challenges they face in life and to help them find solutions to the issues they wish to work on.

Krystal Garcia
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, R-DMT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Krystal Elizabeth Garcia Deras (she/they) M.A., R-DMT is a bilingual/bicultural queer first-generation daughter of immigrants native to Honduras and Nicaragua, and a student of opening her heart wider to herself, life, and all their relations in spirit and in flesh. They are the first college graduate of their Garcia
family
, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Anthropology from Bryn Mawr College in 2013 and Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling Specializing in Dance/Movement Therapy from Lesley University in 2020.
Megan Lilly
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
I have worked with children, adolescents, & adults in individual, group, &
family therapy
settings, providing support and diagnostic clarification in areas such as anxiety, depression, & LGBTQ issues.
While I believe every person is the ultimate expert in themselves, I think therapy provides a powerful opportunity for partnership and guidance. In a safe, nonjudgmental space, people are able to explore new elements of their lives and selves, to identify goals and values, and to examine the ways current patterns are either supporting or hindering those goals. My job as a therapist is to help create that safe space with you, to encourage you along your process of exploration, and to provide reflection and guidance where it may be helpful.

Diana Cofsky
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
My approach to therapy is client centered, using a variety of modalities including CBT, DBT and
family
systems therapy.
I am a licensed professional counselor that has been working in behavioral health for over 20 years. I am a lifelong resident of South Jersey and obtained my Bachelors and Masters degrees from La Salle University in Philadelphia.

Rebecca Austin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified
Verified
I wanted to get into the mental health field from a young age, as I was always surrounded by friends and
family
who struggled with mental health.
I am a Licensed Social Worker with a passion for decreasing the stigma surrounding mental health and promoting the health and well being of my clients. For my undergraduate degree, I moved from Central Jersey (Yes! It exists!) to South Jersey to attend Stockton University. I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work with a Minor in Behavioral Neuroscience from Stockton, and then moved on to attend graduate school in Philadelphia. I received my Master of Social Work Degree with a clinical concentration from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice in May of 2020.

Alejandra Schraier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
Verified
I'm a Psychotherapist with a background in Psychoanalysis. During more than twenty five years of clinical experience I have worked with a global clientele with cultural diversity; focusing my practice on the treatment of adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, additions,
family
, and relationship problems. My training began as a Psychologist in Argentina, and years later I completed a master in Social Work at New York University. Additionally, I have done extensive training in Psychoanalysis, and I'm an active participant with the professional activities of the World Association for Psychoanalysis.

Cindy Tao
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Grounded and raised in a Chinese immigrant and Vietnamese refugee
family
, my roots and experiences have amplified my passion to shatter taboos in the AAPI community. I am committed to raising awareness and access to spaces of healing to communities of color.

Jonathan Barry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I use a mindfulness-based approach to therapy and also have extensive background in Internal
Family
Systems (IFS).
I came to work as a therapist through my own experiences in therapy. These experiences guide my work and deeply inform how I show up as a therapist. I seek to create an environment in therapy where people can express themselves, heal from past harms and trauma, and connect with their purpose. I specialize in working with youth (ages 10 and up), families, young adults, and men across the spectrum of age. I also specialize in supporting people who have caused harm.

Christie Wu
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My expertise is in mood/anxiety disorders, addiction, acculturation issues,
family
conflicts, and relationship difficulties.
I am a firm believer that everyone has their own unique story, and that we are the experts in our own lives. Anxiety, depression, and maladaptive thinking processes are common manifestations and responses to past trauma. Therapy with me is a collaborative process where we explore the impact of this trauma and a range of other issues that may be impeding your ability to live your best life. My role in the therapeutic relationship is to provide a safe space for curiosity and exploration, and offer tools that highlight and build upon your innate strengths and resources, ultimately allowing you to take actions to better your life.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.