Life Coaching Therapists in Boston, MA
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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)

Maya McNamara
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
If you are looking to build healthier habits or are simply feeling stuck and want some guidance to create change in your
life
, I am here to support.
I believe in seeing each client as a whole person with the natural ability to grow and heal. My approach is collaborative, strength-based, and holistic. My goal is to create a non-judgmental, safe space, in which you can be curious about yourself, deepen your self-awareness and disrupt habits that get in the way of you living the
life
you want. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, I believe in the interconnectedness of the mind, body and spirit. I see the importance in nurturing all aspects of your
life
, and addressing areas that may be neglected.
Not accepting new clients

Doug DiBrielle
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
Whether struggling through
life
transition, feeling uncertainty, experiencing anxiety/worry, or wishing to feel less sadness - I offer a safe and non-judgmental space to find your ground and get back on track. You may not know what style of help you need and that is OK! Your courage to seek assistance during a difficult time is a positive sign. We all have intrinsic potential to heal and grow. We each possess the capacity to Thrive - Sometimes it just requires a little assistance learning how to listen inward and make meaning in order to find our Joy.
Waitlist for new clients

Joele Zeger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
My work has always been rooted in helping others. Since completing a Master of Social Work, I have worked with various populations in therapeutic settings, including children with medical diagnoses, young adults, and new parents. I really enjoy working with clients as they conquer
life
transitions and challenges. Clients share that my calm, supportive demeanor creates an environment conducive to working through their personalized goals.
Boston, MA 02114
& Online
Waitlist for new clients

Janine Dowling Coaching
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, BCC
Verified
Verified
It is often said that
life coaching
closes the gap between where you are and where you want to be.
Coaching
is a unique relationship that addresses areas that are no longer satisfying: your career, your thoughts about yourself, your social
life
, health, and self confidence. What if you knew exactly what beliefs and habits you needed to create an extraordinary
life
? We'll work together to identify areas you want to change, so you learn how to challenge what is holding you back and to create plans to transition to that
life
.

Angenette Burns Crume
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified
Verified
I teach strategies on how to heal and minimize the impact your negative experiences have on your present
life
.
Are you looking to repair your self-worth, esteem, and confidence, that was damaged by
life
experiences whether it be from childhood trauma, a toxic work environment, racism, and a number of other horrible experiences? I help clients that have internalized those experiences believing that something is wrong with them. I'll help you change your negative and distorted view of self and regain your power. We will disrupt your thinking patterns that are impacting your ability to function and are causing distress such as depression, anxiety, and poor relationships. My ideal client is those ready to put in the healing work.

Kevin Grimes
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
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.

Doug Todd, LMFT llc
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist who uses EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy), Soloution Focused, Systems, and Coactive
Coaching
.
What does it mean to be back to "normal"? The stress or not knowing how and when our lives might be back to “normal” can be very destabilizing. What was hard in our lives before this mess has now been amplified. In an effort to reduce the stress and assist clients with these uncertain times I’m offering secure telemedicine (video) sessions for couples and individuals. Reach out and allow me to team with you to manage what we can and allow these times to inspire positive change.
Waitlist for new clients

Psychoanalysis, Somatic Awareness, Executive Coach
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I extend my work to business, organizational & corporate clients, leadership& team
coaching
; as well as work with executive clients who prefer to engage me privately, including for career transitions.
In my experience, each person is driven by a deep longing for something better: to get along better with family, coworkers or friends; to sharpen & hone their personal effectiveness, creativity or success; to act & live more meaningfully; to have relief from worries, anger or sadness; to be seen & appreciated as they are rather than what they are expected to be. Helping people tangibly grow closer to fulfilling their aspiration is my work. My approach & background combine psychodynamic/attachment lens to understand the deepest & often, unconscious motivations that drive people (I am a psychoanalyst); somatic awareness & embodied
Not accepting new clients

Eric Le Fevre
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
If you are looking for a down to earth, relatable, experienced therapist, contact me to set up a free consultation. I know how daunting finding a therapist can be. I commend you for taking this step. I have worked in many different fields before becoming a therapist, and can relate to those searching for
life
purpose, or just trying to get through college to find out their next step.

William Munze
Counselor, LMHC, LCPC, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I help people overcome the challenges they face in everyday
life
- challenges relating to work or school, mood, stress, relationships, trauma and abuse. If you're not finding satisfaction or joy in
life
, if you have dreams of something better but you don't know how to get there, if you feel stuck, or if you keep running into mental, emotional, or behavioral blocks, I can help. If you feel like
life
is out of balance, I can help. Together, we can work to restore that balance. I work with adults and also specialize in helping college/university students.

Rowell A Levy
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Hello and Welcome. I have had rich and diverse learning experiences from my time working at Harvard and Tufts Universities, McLean hospital, and the Bedford VA.
Let me help you get the
life
you want--the
life
you deserve! I currently work with clients ages 17-99, with a variety of issues, backgrounds and orientations. I see individuals, couples, groups, and families for therapy and
coaching
. Additionally, I work with therapists on developing their clinical work, business, and own personal growth. I am interested in meeting you and seeing if we're a good fit.
Boston, MA 02110
& Online

Mary Parkinson
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
Most of us find our days manageable, but sometimes we need help. I have worked with people of all walks of
life
who are struggling to create balance in their
life
. I use a down-to-earth, empathic approach which quickly puts people at ease, while my experience and training in the field informs the discussion.
Not accepting new clients

Robert G Ross
Psychologist, EdD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am deeply interested in the individual's response to challenges and opportunities present in
life
transition, whether related to education, career, relationships, self-identity.
I believe in the inherent healing capacity of the individual and have been successful working with clients on both long and short term issues. My clients are seeking improved relationships, a sense of self-satisfaction and greater personal and professional effectiveness and fulfillment.
I have been a successful therapist, coach, and consultant to adolescents, adults, and couples.

Nieshia Whittingham
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified
Verified
Our clients have daily struggles with
life
tasks in areas of love, career and social relationships.
• Untreated Chronic stress is the source of more than 7million mental health cases...and that's just in the black community. We are Holistic Spectrums, LLC-- black owned women led business that does integrated therapies.

Active Inquiry Coaching
3 Endorsed
3 Endorsed
Every client is unique, so I utilize a holistic, integrative approach that provides you with a personalized plan. I listen thoughtfully, while gently challenging limiting beliefs and patterns. I help my clients to move beyond their habitual reactions in order to identify and meet their goals, while developing the coping skills to attain their desired levels of success. My diverse background allows me to not only empathize with your challenges, but to also offer sustainable guidance, whether that be with anxiety, relationships, career, perfectionist tendencies, burnout,
life
transitions, nutrition, body image or sleep.

Kathy Davis-Gillette, PhD, New Inspiration LLC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Joy. Self-Esteem. Confidence. Fulfillment. Do you ever feel as if something is missing in your
Life
––either as an individual or couple? If so, let’s join together and find the missing pieces. As a Team, we’ll take an objective look at your
Life
and your desires. Then we’ll put together a personal Action Plan that will show the way to a more complete and happier You! The possibilities are endless once you take the first step!

Jonathan B. Wolf
Counselor, EdM
Feel that traditional therapy is not for you? Jonathan started YouTime
Coaching
12 years ago with an ambitious core belief: if you provide compassionate support, positive modeling, and skillful accountability, personal growth and change are very possible. We've had major success working with many young people, adults, and families when it comes to academic/work struggles, transitional challenges, focus/attention issues, communication, motivation, performance enhancement, and self-confidence.

Noble Allen Powell
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LADCII, CADCIII
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Life Coaching
or Counseling with me often focuses on progress in school, employment, legal or financial difficulties, substance abuse, and family dynamics.
Sometimes you need a bit more support from an outside source to see issues through a new lens. I am here to help you do that. We can start by saying that anxiety, substance use, depression, rumination, and approval seeking, are all normal human challenges. Many of these problems surface in early adulthood which is why I specialize in helping people launch into adulthood with better coping skills.

Rock DuBois
C
Coaching
is a bit different than therapy or counseling.
We’ve all been in a place where we want more and to do better - to truly be the absolute best we can be - but we're TIRED. We seek out guidance from books, podcasts, Instagram personalities, and friends or family. The problem is, just like us, our challenges and development in our personal and professional lives are unique and the guidance we get from those sources is often too generic to get us to act. Everyone who knows and has worked with me says I’m ‘scary’ good at getting to the bottom of what’s really going on and then helping find just the right way forward so you can be successful.
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Life Coaching Therapists
What can I expect from life coaching?
Clients and coaches will typically start by identifying the problem area(s) that the client hopes to address—then, the coach will help the client brainstorm potential solutions and explore concrete techniques to help the client attain their goals. Coaching is typically short-term and focused on finding solutions in the here and now, rather than exploring a client’s past. In addition to strategies aimed at the client’s specific concerns, coaches may encourage general stress management techniques such as meditation.
Can a life coach help treat anxiety?
Because the majority of life coaches are not licensed clinicians, they are not qualified to diagnose or treat anxiety. Anyone struggling with anxiety or another mental health condition should seek help from a licensed mental health practitioner. However, some coaching clients who struggle with subclinical anxiety report that working with their coach on other problems—such as career dissatisfaction or unhealthy habits—has a positive effect on their anxiety.
Can life coaching be done online?
Yes. While life coaching often happens in person, many coaches conduct sessions over the phone or via online platforms such as Zoom or Skype. Because life coaches are not subject to local licensing regulations in the same way that therapists are, they are able to see clients who live in other locations.
How long does life coaching last?
Life coaching tends to be a shorter-term process than therapy, though it does not always unfold over a specific period of time and is instead based on the coach’s or the client’s preferences. Coaching often takes place over three to 12 months but may be shorter or longer if necessary.