Female Therapists in Boston, MA
Current availability is Tuesday - Thursday from 9 AM - 2 PM. Looking to make changes in your life? Having difficulty making decisions? Are you a multicultural individual having tough time balancing your identities? Have your experienced loss and are struggling with the grief process? Are you a couple looking to find a neutral party to sort out some difficulties in your relationship?
Current availability is Tuesday - Thursday from 9 AM - 2 PM. Looking to make changes in your life? Having difficulty making decisions? Are you a multicultural individual having tough time balancing your identities? Have your experienced loss and are struggling with the grief process? Are you a couple looking to find a neutral party to sort out some difficulties in your relationship?
Willeen Capehart brings over 11 years of unwavering dedication to the mental health landscape. In addition to being a Certified Trauma Specialist, Willeen also specializes in providing compassionate support to adults and adolescents navigating depression, grief, anxiety, and PTSD. Willeen also specializes in working with athletes to improve mental capacity and sports performance. Willeen is trained to utilize various therapeutic frameworks including, Level 1 Gottman Method for couples therapy, Emotional Focused Therapy for couples and individuals, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and more.
Willeen Capehart brings over 11 years of unwavering dedication to the mental health landscape. In addition to being a Certified Trauma Specialist, Willeen also specializes in providing compassionate support to adults and adolescents navigating depression, grief, anxiety, and PTSD. Willeen also specializes in working with athletes to improve mental capacity and sports performance. Willeen is trained to utilize various therapeutic frameworks including, Level 1 Gottman Method for couples therapy, Emotional Focused Therapy for couples and individuals, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and more.
Having someone to talk to when life gets hard is an essential part of caring for yourself. I am here to provide a listening ear and space to reflect on your emotions and behavior so you can stay in touch with yourself. Life's challenges are inevitable but how we respond to them makes all the difference. I graduated from Lesley University with a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Expressive Arts Therapy. I currently work as a clinician in the Simmons University Counseling Center and run Expressive Arts Therapy Groups for adults in the Boston Area.
Having someone to talk to when life gets hard is an essential part of caring for yourself. I am here to provide a listening ear and space to reflect on your emotions and behavior so you can stay in touch with yourself. Life's challenges are inevitable but how we respond to them makes all the difference. I graduated from Lesley University with a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Expressive Arts Therapy. I currently work as a clinician in the Simmons University Counseling Center and run Expressive Arts Therapy Groups for adults in the Boston Area.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor based in Massachusetts, offering telehealth services to adolescents, young adults, and adults across the state. I specialize in helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, and major life transitions. Additionally, I’m an A-CRA certified clinician, providing evidence-based support to youth facing substance use challenges.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor based in Massachusetts, offering telehealth services to adolescents, young adults, and adults across the state. I specialize in helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, and major life transitions. Additionally, I’m an A-CRA certified clinician, providing evidence-based support to youth facing substance use challenges.
Life is a journey full of highs and lows that can become difficult to manage over time. These lows can include grief, anxiety, depression, personal relationship problems or anything that impacts your ability to live the life you always imagined for yourself. During difficult times, it can be helpful to talk to someone that is able to provide a safe, equitable and inclusive space to share your thoughts. Your sessions will be a judgement free zone where you are the expert of your life!
Life is a journey full of highs and lows that can become difficult to manage over time. These lows can include grief, anxiety, depression, personal relationship problems or anything that impacts your ability to live the life you always imagined for yourself. During difficult times, it can be helpful to talk to someone that is able to provide a safe, equitable and inclusive space to share your thoughts. Your sessions will be a judgement free zone where you are the expert of your life!
Dear Reader, You deserve credit for taking this important step by searching for a provider who can support you on your journey of healing and growth. You might be anxious about making the right choice because you don’t want to waste your time and money. Know that I aim for my clients to experience therapy as a worthy investment. I am a licensed mental health counselor and former dietitian. I offer the perspective of someone who has lived, studied, and worked in two different countries, and who has served people from diverse backgrounds in various settings including inpatient, residential and outpatient care.
Dear Reader, You deserve credit for taking this important step by searching for a provider who can support you on your journey of healing and growth. You might be anxious about making the right choice because you don’t want to waste your time and money. Know that I aim for my clients to experience therapy as a worthy investment. I am a licensed mental health counselor and former dietitian. I offer the perspective of someone who has lived, studied, and worked in two different countries, and who has served people from diverse backgrounds in various settings including inpatient, residential and outpatient care.
Rhonda Rudner, LMHC, has been in private practice for 25 years. Many of those years were concurrently spent as a therapist at the Psychological Counseling Center at Brandeis University. She received her undergraduate and Masters’s degree from the University of Massachusetts, Boston. Rhonda also completed a 3-year fellowship training at the Boston Institute for Psychotherapy which included 3 certificates in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy.
Rhonda Rudner, LMHC, has been in private practice for 25 years. Many of those years were concurrently spent as a therapist at the Psychological Counseling Center at Brandeis University. She received her undergraduate and Masters’s degree from the University of Massachusetts, Boston. Rhonda also completed a 3-year fellowship training at the Boston Institute for Psychotherapy which included 3 certificates in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy.
I view therapy as a holistic and collaborative experience, where people can learn more about themselves and join a therapeutic alliance rooted in compassion, warmth and acceptance. I am passionate about providing individualized care that meets my clients where they are at in innovative and flexible ways, often weaving in their strengths and interests into session. My goal is for my clients to feel autonomy over their treatment as well as feel support through whatever it is that brings them in!
I view therapy as a holistic and collaborative experience, where people can learn more about themselves and join a therapeutic alliance rooted in compassion, warmth and acceptance. I am passionate about providing individualized care that meets my clients where they are at in innovative and flexible ways, often weaving in their strengths and interests into session. My goal is for my clients to feel autonomy over their treatment as well as feel support through whatever it is that brings them in!
Old habits and fixed thoughts may be preventing you from making decisions or choosing a life-path. Together, we will work to build your confidence, decision making skills, and develop strategies for you to achieve success! With over 20 years of experience, I graduated from Lesley University with a Master in Expressive Therapy with an Art Therapy Specialization. I received post-graduate training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma studies. I am a Registered Art Therapist and Certified Eat, Breathe Thrive(TM) Instructor.
Old habits and fixed thoughts may be preventing you from making decisions or choosing a life-path. Together, we will work to build your confidence, decision making skills, and develop strategies for you to achieve success! With over 20 years of experience, I graduated from Lesley University with a Master in Expressive Therapy with an Art Therapy Specialization. I received post-graduate training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma studies. I am a Registered Art Therapist and Certified Eat, Breathe Thrive(TM) Instructor.
Hi there and welcome! Life's journey has its ups and downs, and it's okay to feel a bit lost sometimes. You're not alone in this. Are you feeling weighed down by anxiety, depression, trauma, and/or interpersonal stressors (just to name a few)? It happens to the best of us! Together, we'll explore those challenging emotions on this therapeutic journey, unravel what's weighing you down, and build effective coping strategies to help you navigate forward with confidence.
Hi there and welcome! Life's journey has its ups and downs, and it's okay to feel a bit lost sometimes. You're not alone in this. Are you feeling weighed down by anxiety, depression, trauma, and/or interpersonal stressors (just to name a few)? It happens to the best of us! Together, we'll explore those challenging emotions on this therapeutic journey, unravel what's weighing you down, and build effective coping strategies to help you navigate forward with confidence.
My name is Anastaxia Kirkpatrick, and I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in the state of Massachusetts. I became interested in the mental health field early on. I took my first introductory to psychology class in high school and this inspired me to pursue higher degrees in the psychology field. I eventually narrowed by specialty to forensic psychology, and I have a master's degree in forensic mental health counseling and have worked in several community settings. During my time working in community settings, I was able to witness the need for more outpatient therapists.
My name is Anastaxia Kirkpatrick, and I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in the state of Massachusetts. I became interested in the mental health field early on. I took my first introductory to psychology class in high school and this inspired me to pursue higher degrees in the psychology field. I eventually narrowed by specialty to forensic psychology, and I have a master's degree in forensic mental health counseling and have worked in several community settings. During my time working in community settings, I was able to witness the need for more outpatient therapists.
I work with people wanting healthy relationships and a renewed sense of vitality and life satisfaction. If you struggle with chronic anxiety, depressiveness, or unfulfilling relationships, I provide a warm and safe space to share your experience and work through issues. Two of the greatest gifts therapy can offer is resolving unfinished business and experiencing a sense of 'okayness' even in the midst of life's challenges. I will invite you to explore where you feel stuck or wounded, and I will assist you in releasing distressing emotion, so that you can move forward to create the life and relationships you want for yourself.
I work with people wanting healthy relationships and a renewed sense of vitality and life satisfaction. If you struggle with chronic anxiety, depressiveness, or unfulfilling relationships, I provide a warm and safe space to share your experience and work through issues. Two of the greatest gifts therapy can offer is resolving unfinished business and experiencing a sense of 'okayness' even in the midst of life's challenges. I will invite you to explore where you feel stuck or wounded, and I will assist you in releasing distressing emotion, so that you can move forward to create the life and relationships you want for yourself.
My ideal client is somebody who embraces and trusts the process and is willing to share their experiences. Challenges can range based on the support they are seeking. Their needs can be anything from support, stabilization, resources for community-based support, and building a quality supportive network. Their goals are to increase autonomy and self-advocacy with the desire to have more good days and recover to be the best version of themselves.
My ideal client is somebody who embraces and trusts the process and is willing to share their experiences. Challenges can range based on the support they are seeking. Their needs can be anything from support, stabilization, resources for community-based support, and building a quality supportive network. Their goals are to increase autonomy and self-advocacy with the desire to have more good days and recover to be the best version of themselves.
Has the battle with self-harm, addiction, eating disorders, relationship issues, or even low self-esteem left you feeling like you are “stuck” in this cycle? Maybe you were diagnosed with PTSD or BPD and you feel like these symptoms control how you live YOUR life? If you’re looking to experience lasting relief and be the one living your life, now might be the time to connect with a therapist who can help. You are not the problem. How the symptoms have expressed themselves in your daily life is the problem and you want a lasting solution. Let us work together to create a plan that offers hope that relief is possible.
Has the battle with self-harm, addiction, eating disorders, relationship issues, or even low self-esteem left you feeling like you are “stuck” in this cycle? Maybe you were diagnosed with PTSD or BPD and you feel like these symptoms control how you live YOUR life? If you’re looking to experience lasting relief and be the one living your life, now might be the time to connect with a therapist who can help. You are not the problem. How the symptoms have expressed themselves in your daily life is the problem and you want a lasting solution. Let us work together to create a plan that offers hope that relief is possible.
Hi, I'm Alexandra Sergi, a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC). I view therapy as a collaborative approach to the various challenges an individual may be facing. My main focus is on providing unconditional positive regard to the client in order to support them in their healing process. Throughout my career, I have used various approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, & person-centered therapy. As the therapeutic process evolves, I am able to identify which treatment modalities are beneficial to the individual client; this entails flexibility with the approach used.
Hi, I'm Alexandra Sergi, a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC). I view therapy as a collaborative approach to the various challenges an individual may be facing. My main focus is on providing unconditional positive regard to the client in order to support them in their healing process. Throughout my career, I have used various approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, & person-centered therapy. As the therapeutic process evolves, I am able to identify which treatment modalities are beneficial to the individual client; this entails flexibility with the approach used.
A compassionate and empathetic counselor, I support individuals facing a range of challenges that can impact their mental health and overall well-being. Many of the clients I work with are experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, work stress, parenting difficulties, relationship struggles, or substance-related issues.
I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their emotions, experiences, and concerns while building coping strategies that promote healing and resiliency I tailor therapeutic techniques to meet the unique needs of each individual.
A compassionate and empathetic counselor, I support individuals facing a range of challenges that can impact their mental health and overall well-being. Many of the clients I work with are experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, work stress, parenting difficulties, relationship struggles, or substance-related issues.
I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their emotions, experiences, and concerns while building coping strategies that promote healing and resiliency I tailor therapeutic techniques to meet the unique needs of each individual.
Psychotherapy is a deeply transformative and personal process. As such, how I work with clients is dependent on their needs, personality, and level of functioning. Although I incorporate a variety of approaches into therapy, I primarily draw from the relational psychodynamic model. This orientation assumes that in order for a person to experience emotional health, she or he must maintain fulfilling and satisfying relationships with those around them, and that emotional distress often is the result of negative, past relational experiences.
Psychotherapy is a deeply transformative and personal process. As such, how I work with clients is dependent on their needs, personality, and level of functioning. Although I incorporate a variety of approaches into therapy, I primarily draw from the relational psychodynamic model. This orientation assumes that in order for a person to experience emotional health, she or he must maintain fulfilling and satisfying relationships with those around them, and that emotional distress often is the result of negative, past relational experiences.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with over 9 years of professional experience helping teens and adults navigate a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and PTSD. My primary goal is to help you understand your mental health needs and develop effective strategies to manage them. I am deeply passionate about providing quality mental health services tailored to your unique experiences and goals.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with over 9 years of professional experience helping teens and adults navigate a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and PTSD. My primary goal is to help you understand your mental health needs and develop effective strategies to manage them. I am deeply passionate about providing quality mental health services tailored to your unique experiences and goals.
I believe we're all naturally inclined toward growth and success—each with our own strengths, desires, and goals that would lead us in the direction of contentment and happiness under optimal conditions. But we don’t live in a perfect world, and in an effort to adapt, we sometimes develop strategies that make sense in the short term, but aren't, in a lasting way, effective in moving us forward. We get stuck, leading to anxiety, frustration, and conflict, which leads in turn to us feeling bad about ourselves and our relationships.
I believe we're all naturally inclined toward growth and success—each with our own strengths, desires, and goals that would lead us in the direction of contentment and happiness under optimal conditions. But we don’t live in a perfect world, and in an effort to adapt, we sometimes develop strategies that make sense in the short term, but aren't, in a lasting way, effective in moving us forward. We get stuck, leading to anxiety, frustration, and conflict, which leads in turn to us feeling bad about ourselves and our relationships.
Dr. Anya Potter is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist dedicated to helping individuals understand their cognitive health and navigate the complexities of neurological conditions. She believes that understanding a patient’s unique cognitive profile involves not only identifying strengths and weaknesses but also engaging in meaningful dialogue with patients and their families. This collaborative approach to diagnosis is vital for developing tailored assessments that ensure the insights gained are relevant and actionable. This includes working closely with treating providers like primary care and behavioral health providers.
Dr. Anya Potter is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist dedicated to helping individuals understand their cognitive health and navigate the complexities of neurological conditions. She believes that understanding a patient’s unique cognitive profile involves not only identifying strengths and weaknesses but also engaging in meaningful dialogue with patients and their families. This collaborative approach to diagnosis is vital for developing tailored assessments that ensure the insights gained are relevant and actionable. This includes working closely with treating providers like primary care and behavioral health providers.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.