Female Therapists in Boston, MA
See all therapists in Boston
Marielis Miranda
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified
Verified
As an identifying Boricua-Latina and Black
female
, I understand that one's cultural background can impact life experiences.
You are not alone. Life is full of ups and downs, with many challenges. Each transition can bring stress, anxiety, fear, insecurities, and negative emotions. Together we can embark on YOUR journey of self-discovery, by building daily skills around empathy, self compassion building healthy relationships.
Not accepting new clients

Sarah Nielsen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
In particular, I have focused on the perinatal experience and how to support
women
, and other caregivers, through the challenges of postpartum depression/anxiety, partner issues and other barriers to attachment and connection.
For all of us, life brings transitions and challenges. We may struggle with current experiences, as well as the way we are carrying the past with us. Transitions in life are often filled with overwhelming emotions and a therapeutic relationship can provide space and a place to navigate these moments. We all possess strengths and, in our work together, we will uncover those and provide opportunities to manage challenges. My approach is trauma-informed, strengths-based and client-centered. I believe that we all benefit from a place to explore and understand our own story.
Under Construction Under Construction
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
Verified
I serve the needs of young adults, professionals, members of the LGBTQ community. I also support
women
empowerment, the elder population, persons with disabilities. All diversities are welcome. I accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, Tufts, and most Masshealth plans.

Rachel C Sykes
Counselor, MEd, LMHC
Verified
Verified
I offer individual psychotherapy for stressed out professional
women
. Do you feel pressure to be successful at work, have a perfect family, a spotless home and maintain an exacting physical appearance? Are you pulled in too many directions with little energy left to care for yourself? I am passionate about helping people like you set your own priorities and find balance among your competing pressures. I help clients with challenges such as stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, family, career, life transitions, and relationship issues.
Not accepting new clients

Jessica Buckley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I specialize in supporting and treating
women
through many transitions that come along throughout life - everything from school/college issues, general life stress, relationship struggles, anxiety, emotional pain secondary to reproductive challenges to postpartum anxiety and depression. I have expertise with new and veteran moms around the complexities of motherhood and the ongoing need for support. I have worked and trained in a variety of mental health settings including schools, medical hospitals, partial hospitalization, and outpatient counseling.

Jessica Knight
MA, CPCC, NICC
It's okay if you need healing and a way forward and have no idea of where to start. Maybe you’ve tried individual or couples therapy but it’s been more harmful than helpful because your therapist didn’t understand emotional abuse and toxic relationship dynamics. Applying tools intended for two healthy people doesn’t work when there’s a Narcissist and/or abuse present in the relationship. Working with someone who understands patterns of abuse can help you make the right decision for yourself. I am trained in Narcissistic Abuse and High Conflict Divorce Coaching. - I also work with Millennial
Women
on life transitions (website below)

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.

Tanya Parker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I do have openings at this time, please contact by email - I am Tanya Parker, LICSW. I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2010. Although I have experience working with people of all demographics, I have the most experience working with
women
, LGBT+ folks, and people of color. I often am working with clients on self-esteem, body positivity, anxiety management, trauma symptoms, and relational issues. As a human and a provider, I am feminist, anti-racist, fat positive, sex positive, pro-science, pro-vaccine, and pro-LGBT.
Not accepting new clients

Elissa Hogan
Art Therapist, LMHC, ATR
Verified
Verified
I help
women
who are living with anxiety by giving you the tools you need to build a positive relationship with yourself and feel safe and grounded in your body.
We all have the ability to heal. I see my role as a guide who provides a safe and supportive space for your healing. I use empathy, humor, and listening to guide my practice. My approach is strengths based, holistic, and collaborative. I offer art therapy, mindfulness, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help you learn to move through challenges, gain insight, and develop a deeper sense of self by following your intuition. You will learn to trust yourself.

Kathia Lambert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I primarily work with adult
women
, who struggle with the demands of daily living, parenting, work/life balance.
Are you going through a transitional period and making changes, and looking for some direction and feedback? Are you feeling unfulfilled, unhappy, and uncertain of what your next step should be? I am here for you. I believe we all have a natural ability to heal and grow. I believe in the power of therapy to enhance your capacity for curiosity, self-compassion, self- understanding, and a deeper sense of self-worth. If you are curious about what therapy can offer you, I encourage you to trust your instinct and reach out.
Not accepting new clients

Joanna Gardy
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with
women
experiencing anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and loss or who want to build more confidence and trust in themselves.
You have been juggling it all: work, relationships, family, life. Yet, in the middle of the night, you find yourself wide awake with worry, your mind racing wondering how you will get through the next day. Maybe you feel stuck and overwhelmed at this point in your life and believe you “should” feel happy and grateful but can’t figure out what is at the root of your unhappiness. Perhaps an inner critic has you questioning yourself, and you're ready to see yourself in a kinder, more accepting way. You might be here because a significant event like losing a loved one, divorce, or medical diagnosis has you feeling lost and alone.

Lois Glass
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
My areas of expertise include working with
female
and male survivors of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse.
Therapy can be an important aid in managing transitions, stresses, and crises. It can also provide a safe and supportive context to address longstanding struggles with depression, anxiety, or other concerns.
I am a psychodynamically trained therapist who also utilizes cognitive behavioral and relational approaches. My clients describe me as attentive, supportive, and non judgemental. I view therapy as a collaboration between myself with my professional skills and training, and you with your knowledge of yourself and your desire for support and change. I am an authentic, active therapist who approaches therapy gently and directly.

Carolyn Glass
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, MBA
Verified
Verified
I work with adults who want to live happier and more connected lives. Clients see me to alleviate anxiety and depression, navigate relationships, and adjust to transitions. As a former executive with an MBA, I have a particular interest in supporting
women
through career or relationship transitions, and guiding the balance of personal responsibilities. I see therapy not as a lifelong commitment but a helpful tool to develop insight through a collaborative, empathic, and supportive process. Clients leave energized and able to articulate, clarify, and achieve their goals.
Waitlist for new clients

Yojin Higashibaba
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
As a biracial Asian
woman
coming from an ethnically and racially diverse background I am trauma informed and culturally aware and sensitive.
I believe that we are our own healers. Through discovering and connecting to our own source of love, compassion and self-leadership we are awakened to our gifts of inner wisdom and healing. The therapeutic journey can sometimes be lonely, dark, scary, and confusing, and I am here to be a voice of compassion, hope, clarity and encouragement, reminding you to connect to your inner strength and wisdom. I am here to support you in understanding and creating whatever this may be for you in your life, whether it is an emotional, social, spiritual, or environmental changes.
Not accepting new clients

Caroline H. Ogilvy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
As a therapist, I work with adults who may be coping with new or unexpected challenges in their lives. I can help clients who may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or frustrated, while navigating difficult emotional experiences that may cause significant distress. I specialize in supporting
women
who are coping with anxiety and/or depression, daily life stress, self-esteem, interpersonal relationship conflicts, work/life balance, life transitions, chronic medical illness, and parenting related issues. Together, we discuss mind-body connection, strengthening coping skills for stress management, and fostering resilience and empowerment.

Marquise Laforest
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Marquise uses a holistic and humanistic perspective with everyone that sits across from her to understand the various aspects of one's identity that make them unique. Young adults,
women
of color, and caregivers with a sense of humor benefit from counseling with Marquise. She supports her clients on their journey of diving deeper within to discover new ways to navigate through life challenges.

Dulce Orozco
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I help
women
like you get unstuck & find relief from the stress and overwhelm of putting everyone else first.
You are tired of colleagues/coworkers making assumptions about you. You feel misunderstood by your family. You're constantly justifying everything from why you can't watch your niece this week to why you missed your sister's text. Work feels empty, but you can't change careers because of your parents' sacrifices. No one understands...not even your previous therapist. Almost daily, you struggle with feeling guilty. Guilty that you want to say "no." Guilty that you want more or need help. Guilty that you're irritable. Guilty that you should be happy when you have so much more than the people you love.

Shylah Ridgway
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I offer online individual therapy for
women
and LQBTQIA+ adults who have been repeatedly forced to fit themselves into places they don’t belong.
You’re constantly procrastinating and feel dread about even the little things because it’s all too much. You spend your time doing everything for everyone else, while neglecting yourself and never feeling like you have done enough. You worry that the plates in the air will fall, and everyone will realize you are incapable and incompetent. You feel like you are failing at everything, when, in fact, you’re killing it. It feels like a hard life is your destiny because of the trauma in your past. You want to break the cycle of that generational trauma, but you don’t know where to start. Sound familiar?

Gretchen Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
Therapy is an incredibly effective tool that can help you gain better self awareness and develop coping skills to support healthier thinking and to live a healthier and more balanced life. My passion as a therapist is to help
women
achieve a healthy, fulfilling, and balanced life. I have vast experience with
women
's mental health from many years working at Massachusetts General Hospital. Specifically, working with
women
struggling with infertility, as well as those experiencing anxiety and having difficulty coping.

Wellcore, PLLC: Alexis Verbin, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I specialize in helping
Women
, Executives, Moms & Grad Students all too familiar with: A) Anxiety / Depression B) Stress / Burnout C) Low Self-Esteem D) Perfectionism E) Guilt- to name a few.
I often hear from my clients, “I wish I had started therapy sooner!” That doesn’t have to be you. Is therapy hard at times? Absolutely! It’s also an extremely rewarding personal growth opportunity that many define as “Life-Changing.” For over a decade, I’ve helped clients thrive personally & professionally as they learn to heal/manage: 1) Mental Health 2) Self-Confidence 3) Imposter Syndrome and 4) Relationships. Through experience gained in the US & abroad, I’ve developed a therapeutic style described as empowering, collaborative & interactive. I truly believe each client is HUMAN & not their symptoms, life stressors, or illness.
See more therapy options for
How can I find a therapist in Boston?
Search for nearby therapists or counselors by inputting your city, town, or suburb; or zip code; or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.
Learn more about how to find a therapist.
Learn more about how to find a therapist.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online or over the phone can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the United States, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist, psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.