Marriage Counseling Therapists in Boston, MA
My interests include anxiety & depression, relationship challenges (e.g., within family and friendships, dating, marriage, divorce, parenting, etc), healing from trauma & significant stress, identity development & sexual orientation, mindful living, and cultivating self-compassion.
Creating a safe, warm, active and collaborative therapeutic environment is core to my treatment approach that focuses on helping clients explore their experiences, perspectives, and personal identities, as well as develop insight, find healing, improve relationships, and experience personal growth and empowerment. I respect and value the diversity of each client, focus on their unique social and cultural context, and believe each therapeutic relationship takes a different path depending on these factors. I enjoy working with a range of clients, including adults and students. Currently offering in-person and video-counseling.
My interests include anxiety & depression, relationship challenges (e.g., within family and friendships, dating, marriage, divorce, parenting, etc), healing from trauma & significant stress, identity development & sexual orientation, mindful living, and cultivating self-compassion.
Creating a safe, warm, active and collaborative therapeutic environment is core to my treatment approach that focuses on helping clients explore their experiences, perspectives, and personal identities, as well as develop insight, find healing, improve relationships, and experience personal growth and empowerment. I respect and value the diversity of each client, focus on their unique social and cultural context, and believe each therapeutic relationship takes a different path depending on these factors. I enjoy working with a range of clients, including adults and students. Currently offering in-person and video-counseling.
I have a degree in community agency counseling as well as marriage and family counseling and feel that I work well with diverse populations.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with almost 20 years of experience working in the helping field. I primarily work with Adults, with a focus on strength based, person centered techniques that emphasize self-esteem, positive thinking, and personal resilience. I enjoy utilizing mindfulness exercises in my counseling combined with CBT. Clients that respond well to an honest and straight-forward positive approach would find my services most helpful. I am currently licensed in the state of Massachusetts as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor as well. I offer virtual counseling at my self-pay rate to those clients.
I have a degree in community agency counseling as well as marriage and family counseling and feel that I work well with diverse populations.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with almost 20 years of experience working in the helping field. I primarily work with Adults, with a focus on strength based, person centered techniques that emphasize self-esteem, positive thinking, and personal resilience. I enjoy utilizing mindfulness exercises in my counseling combined with CBT. Clients that respond well to an honest and straight-forward positive approach would find my services most helpful. I am currently licensed in the state of Massachusetts as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor as well. I offer virtual counseling at my self-pay rate to those clients.
Dr. William Mahoney | Family Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, DMin, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I specialize in anxiety, depression, mood disorders, panic, trauma, stress, adjustment problems, substance abuse, marital problems, relationship challenges, and parenting issues and challenges.
My training and perspective is “systems-oriented”—meaning, the lens I see my clients through includes how significant relationships, and past or present living situations, have affected your life whether positively or negatively. My primary approach is cognitive-behavioral therapy- -keeping in mind people, places and things that have impacted you.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, mood disorders, panic, trauma, stress, adjustment problems, substance abuse, marital problems, relationship challenges, and parenting issues and challenges.
My training and perspective is “systems-oriented”—meaning, the lens I see my clients through includes how significant relationships, and past or present living situations, have affected your life whether positively or negatively. My primary approach is cognitive-behavioral therapy- -keeping in mind people, places and things that have impacted you.
I am trained to treat emotional challenges and behavioral problems within the context of marriage, couples, and family systems.
I provide individual, couples, and family therapy. I have over 10 years of experience as a professor, a clinical supervisor, and a researcher. I am committed to helping you create a space for open intimate dialogue to build intimacy, improve communication, and develop concrete skills to work through any challenge.
I am trained to treat emotional challenges and behavioral problems within the context of marriage, couples, and family systems.
I provide individual, couples, and family therapy. I have over 10 years of experience as a professor, a clinical supervisor, and a researcher. I am committed to helping you create a space for open intimate dialogue to build intimacy, improve communication, and develop concrete skills to work through any challenge.
I am most passionate about family systems work, having trained at the University of Massachusetts in marriage and family therapy.
In my practice, I work with young children (0-12) teenagers, young adults, and adults, specializing in family systems and intimate partner work, especially with LGBTQ families. I support families through difficult life transitions, painful relational challenges, and turbulent cycles of communication.
I am most passionate about family systems work, having trained at the University of Massachusetts in marriage and family therapy.
In my practice, I work with young children (0-12) teenagers, young adults, and adults, specializing in family systems and intimate partner work, especially with LGBTQ families. I support families through difficult life transitions, painful relational challenges, and turbulent cycles of communication.
In addition to child and adolescent therapy, I offer family therapy and marriage counseling.
Hi, I’m Dr. Beverly Benoit, and I’m dedicated to helping children, adolescents, and families navigate life’s challenges, build resilience, and break cycles of generational trauma. With experience supporting individuals from age 4 through adulthood, I offer a trauma-informed, developmentally sensitive space where young clients can explore their emotions, strengthen their sense of self, and thrive.
In addition to child and adolescent therapy, I offer family therapy and marriage counseling.
Hi, I’m Dr. Beverly Benoit, and I’m dedicated to helping children, adolescents, and families navigate life’s challenges, build resilience, and break cycles of generational trauma. With experience supporting individuals from age 4 through adulthood, I offer a trauma-informed, developmentally sensitive space where young clients can explore their emotions, strengthen their sense of self, and thrive.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist who uses EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy), Soloution Focused, Systems, and Coactive Coaching .
Change is inevitable and we are on the cusp of significant changes. Many struggle with change and adjusting to it. We can't stop the change or eliminate suffering but we can begin to understand it and learn how to manage all that life throws our way. In an effort to reduce the stress and assist clients with life's challenges I offer 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.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist who uses EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy), Soloution Focused, Systems, and Coactive Coaching .
Change is inevitable and we are on the cusp of significant changes. Many struggle with change and adjusting to it. We can't stop the change or eliminate suffering but we can begin to understand it and learn how to manage all that life throws our way. In an effort to reduce the stress and assist clients with life's challenges I offer 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.
For couples, I work with both pre and post marital relationships of any sort.
Welcome, If your seeking a judgement free zone, you found it. I'm a therapist who works with adults on a wide range of issues, with either individuals or couples. My goal with any client is to help you reach your goal so you can confidently go out into the world and be the you that you want to be. Good therapy is like Mary Poppins. The therapist swoops in, help the client improve their life by reaching their goals and then fly away on their umbrella. And don't worry, the singing is optional.
For couples, I work with both pre and post marital relationships of any sort.
Welcome, If your seeking a judgement free zone, you found it. I'm a therapist who works with adults on a wide range of issues, with either individuals or couples. My goal with any client is to help you reach your goal so you can confidently go out into the world and be the you that you want to be. Good therapy is like Mary Poppins. The therapist swoops in, help the client improve their life by reaching their goals and then fly away on their umbrella. And don't worry, the singing is optional.
I have extensive experience in treating addiction, grief & loss, depression, anxiety, and marriage counseling.
My name is Brooke Melanson, a licensed mental health counselor. My focus areas of practice are strength-based and solution-focused, which prompted the name of my practice, Strength in Solutions, LLC. I find success practicing CBT & DBT therapy, which are types of therapy that focus on changing your behavior by analyzing your thoughts. In my own experience with CBT, I fought drug addiction until 2004, so I can empathize with all involved.
I have extensive experience in treating addiction, grief & loss, depression, anxiety, and marriage counseling.
My name is Brooke Melanson, a licensed mental health counselor. My focus areas of practice are strength-based and solution-focused, which prompted the name of my practice, Strength in Solutions, LLC. I find success practicing CBT & DBT therapy, which are types of therapy that focus on changing your behavior by analyzing your thoughts. In my own experience with CBT, I fought drug addiction until 2004, so I can empathize with all involved.
I work with adults and couples experiencing marital and communication issues, anxiety, grief, work burnout, self esteem, peer relationships and women's issues.
You feel trapped in thinking again and again about the same issue? You find yourself repeating same behavioral patterns? You live in self-judgment, guilt, sadness, and lack of good sleep? Does this all make you feel as you are not good enough and you should please others to be liked? And then the perceived failure as a partner, parent or a friend? Collaboratively, we can create a safe space to help you feel your feelings; increase your awareness; understand relationship patterns; and develop strategies to cope at home, work and in society.
I work with adults and couples experiencing marital and communication issues, anxiety, grief, work burnout, self esteem, peer relationships and women's issues.
You feel trapped in thinking again and again about the same issue? You find yourself repeating same behavioral patterns? You live in self-judgment, guilt, sadness, and lack of good sleep? Does this all make you feel as you are not good enough and you should please others to be liked? And then the perceived failure as a partner, parent or a friend? Collaboratively, we can create a safe space to help you feel your feelings; increase your awareness; understand relationship patterns; and develop strategies to cope at home, work and in society.
Recovery from affairs and pre- marital counseling are further specializations
Utilizing Integrative therapies, attachment theory, CBT and mindfulness, I customize counseling to match your unique personality. Couples treatment includes skills from Gottman method, EFT and Solution Focused therapy. Individual specialties include the treatment of OCD, anxiety, work-life balance and depression. Self-help reading and homework are provided.
Recovery from affairs and pre- marital counseling are further specializations
Utilizing Integrative therapies, attachment theory, CBT and mindfulness, I customize counseling to match your unique personality. Couples treatment includes skills from Gottman method, EFT and Solution Focused therapy. Individual specialties include the treatment of OCD, anxiety, work-life balance and depression. Self-help reading and homework are provided.
I have a Masters of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy.
Sometimes, there is an empty place or challenges that won't let you go. Sometimes the negativity in your head is louder than your resilient voice. I work with clients facing many changes or challenges including educational, relationship issues, financial stress, parenting, care giving, trauma, chronic health issues, bereavement and recovery.
I have a Masters of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy.
Sometimes, there is an empty place or challenges that won't let you go. Sometimes the negativity in your head is louder than your resilient voice. I work with clients facing many changes or challenges including educational, relationship issues, financial stress, parenting, care giving, trauma, chronic health issues, bereavement and recovery.
Your spouse's affair has shattered everything you thought you knew about your marriage.
I take a directive approach with a proven 3-phase roadmap: Phase 1 - Rebuild basic trust through structured disclosure and accountability. Phase 2 - Address underlying relationship issues that created vulnerability (such as communication). Phase 3 - Safely restore emotional and physical intimacy. We'll have a clear plan from day one.
Your spouse's affair has shattered everything you thought you knew about your marriage.
I take a directive approach with a proven 3-phase roadmap: Phase 1 - Rebuild basic trust through structured disclosure and accountability. Phase 2 - Address underlying relationship issues that created vulnerability (such as communication). Phase 3 - Safely restore emotional and physical intimacy. We'll have a clear plan from day one.
The main areas I have had the opportunity to work with are mood disorders, postpartum depression, separation anxiety, marital challenges, and embracing one's sexual orientation.
I am looking to work with people who are not satisfied with how things are in their life, and ready to take control in order for their lives to improve. In addition to actively listening and problem solving, I coach individuals to activate specific techniques designed to be applied throughout their daily lives. It is in the hands of the individual to apply these skills in order to reach their goals. If an individual is not quite there, we'll work together to figure out what's blocking their potential.
The main areas I have had the opportunity to work with are mood disorders, postpartum depression, separation anxiety, marital challenges, and embracing one's sexual orientation.
I am looking to work with people who are not satisfied with how things are in their life, and ready to take control in order for their lives to improve. In addition to actively listening and problem solving, I coach individuals to activate specific techniques designed to be applied throughout their daily lives. It is in the hands of the individual to apply these skills in order to reach their goals. If an individual is not quite there, we'll work together to figure out what's blocking their potential.
Elizabeth Drozdal is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with over 20 years of experience providing therapeutic support to children and adolescents facing a range of challenges. She earned a Master of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling from Springfield College. Elizabeth began her career working with children and adolescents in crisis and has continued to evolve her treatment methods to meet her clients’ needs. She takes a holistic approach to treatment and celebrates all victories with her clients.
Elizabeth Drozdal is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with over 20 years of experience providing therapeutic support to children and adolescents facing a range of challenges. She earned a Master of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling from Springfield College. Elizabeth began her career working with children and adolescents in crisis and has continued to evolve her treatment methods to meet her clients’ needs. She takes a holistic approach to treatment and celebrates all victories with her clients.
He is also a Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor with Advanced Certification in specialties such as clinical pastoral counseling, domestic violence, crisis and abuse, marital and pre- marital counseling, therapeutic mediation, and conflict resolution.
Dr. Alex is a doctoral-level psychotherapist with a master's in psychology and a post-doctoral re-specialization in psychology, with an emphasis on health psychology, substance abuse, and addiction. Dr. Alex holds graduate-level specializations in conflict mediation and alternative dispute resolution, emphasizing couples and family mediation. Dr. Alex also completed the Gottman Method for Couples Therapy Certifications Levels 1 and 2, which allows the process to integrate a holistic approach to couples' mediation and conflict resolution. Dr. Alex has over 20 years of experience working in the mental health field.
He is also a Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor with Advanced Certification in specialties such as clinical pastoral counseling, domestic violence, crisis and abuse, marital and pre- marital counseling, therapeutic mediation, and conflict resolution.
Dr. Alex is a doctoral-level psychotherapist with a master's in psychology and a post-doctoral re-specialization in psychology, with an emphasis on health psychology, substance abuse, and addiction. Dr. Alex holds graduate-level specializations in conflict mediation and alternative dispute resolution, emphasizing couples and family mediation. Dr. Alex also completed the Gottman Method for Couples Therapy Certifications Levels 1 and 2, which allows the process to integrate a holistic approach to couples' mediation and conflict resolution. Dr. Alex has over 20 years of experience working in the mental health field.
Specialty includes but limited to: marital/ couple therapy, life coach, mood disorders, relational issues, trauma/ PTSD.
I am a bilingual (Spanish) licensed social worker/ therapist for many decades. I feel honored to join you in your life journey wherever that may lead you. I believe strengthening your story of empowerment, resilence and recovery can take place when you take time to re-examine old stories, patterns and life experiences with another caring person. Together we can re-invent ourselves and surpass losses, trauma, hardships, discrimination and other life experiences. Let individual, couple or family therapy become a place of healing and growth.
Specialty includes but limited to: marital/ couple therapy, life coach, mood disorders, relational issues, trauma/ PTSD.
I am a bilingual (Spanish) licensed social worker/ therapist for many decades. I feel honored to join you in your life journey wherever that may lead you. I believe strengthening your story of empowerment, resilence and recovery can take place when you take time to re-examine old stories, patterns and life experiences with another caring person. Together we can re-invent ourselves and surpass losses, trauma, hardships, discrimination and other life experiences. Let individual, couple or family therapy become a place of healing and growth.
I went on to study and get my Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from University of Central Florida.
At Soul Sprout Mindful Care, we are dedicated to helping you and your family achieve Mental Health. We believe that Mental Health is just as important as physical health, and we treat it as such. We are committed to providing therapeutic services including individual outpatient therapy, family outpatient therapy, and couples outpatient therapy. I will work with you to develop a treatment plan, with interventions tailored specifically to your needs. We believe that you should be heard, and we take supporting you very seriously. Please note, I am not in network with Georgia insurance networks at this time.
I went on to study and get my Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from University of Central Florida.
At Soul Sprout Mindful Care, we are dedicated to helping you and your family achieve Mental Health. We believe that Mental Health is just as important as physical health, and we treat it as such. We are committed to providing therapeutic services including individual outpatient therapy, family outpatient therapy, and couples outpatient therapy. I will work with you to develop a treatment plan, with interventions tailored specifically to your needs. We believe that you should be heard, and we take supporting you very seriously. Please note, I am not in network with Georgia insurance networks at this time.
We offer individual counseling, psychiatry/medication management (virtual only), family counseling, couples therapy/ marriage counseling, and child & teen therapy.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
We offer individual counseling, psychiatry/medication management (virtual only), family counseling, couples therapy/ marriage counseling, and child & teen therapy.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
A licensed marital and family therapist by training, I help clients focus on attaining improved relationships with significant people in their lives, including an improved attitude toward themselves.
My goal is to provide clients a safe, supportive therapeutic relationship to talk, feel, heal, and change. Life challenges present us with opportunities for new chapters, new growth. Helping you reach your therapy goals is of utmost importance to me. You do not need to be controlled by the past, yet do you often use old behaviors in situations wanting a new response? Are you suffering from depression, anxieties, relationship problems, fears, self-doubts, or "irrational" worries? Together we will explore ways to help you live with more awareness, more freely, and with more energy for your present.
A licensed marital and family therapist by training, I help clients focus on attaining improved relationships with significant people in their lives, including an improved attitude toward themselves.
My goal is to provide clients a safe, supportive therapeutic relationship to talk, feel, heal, and change. Life challenges present us with opportunities for new chapters, new growth. Helping you reach your therapy goals is of utmost importance to me. You do not need to be controlled by the past, yet do you often use old behaviors in situations wanting a new response? Are you suffering from depression, anxieties, relationship problems, fears, self-doubts, or "irrational" worries? Together we will explore ways to help you live with more awareness, more freely, and with more energy for your present.
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Marriage Counseling Therapists
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.