Positive Psychology Therapists in Boston, MA

Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
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.
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
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.

Mind/body(mindfulness), psychoneurology,CBT, existential, cross cultural, collaborative, psychodynamic, positive psychology
As an immigrant I love working with other's who question identity and meaning in life. My goal is to empower you, finding strengths, reducing negative thought cycles (anxiety, depression) and teaching you to untie emotional knots and to live authentically. You will leave having better relationships with yourself, and others. Believe it or not we will do a lot of laughing while we work. Experience: creativity, work/life balance, sexuality, anxiety, leadership, neuropsychotherapy, couples therapy,premarital/dating, stress reduction. I have trained in diverse settings (including fellowship at BU's Danielsen Institute).
Mind/body(mindfulness), psychoneurology,CBT, existential, cross cultural, collaborative, psychodynamic, positive psychology
As an immigrant I love working with other's who question identity and meaning in life. My goal is to empower you, finding strengths, reducing negative thought cycles (anxiety, depression) and teaching you to untie emotional knots and to live authentically. You will leave having better relationships with yourself, and others. Believe it or not we will do a lot of laughing while we work. Experience: creativity, work/life balance, sexuality, anxiety, leadership, neuropsychotherapy, couples therapy,premarital/dating, stress reduction. I have trained in diverse settings (including fellowship at BU's Danielsen Institute).

We focus on patterns of thoughts and behaviors, using the underlying philosophy of positive psychology, a solution focused orientation, powerful questions and cognitive behavioral techniques to challenge you create a life that is more fulfilling and engaging.
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.
We focus on patterns of thoughts and behaviors, using the underlying philosophy of positive psychology, a solution focused orientation, powerful questions and cognitive behavioral techniques to challenge you create a life that is more fulfilling and engaging.
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.

Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
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.
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
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.

I draw primarily on the principles of Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and other approaches to address each individual's unique needs.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in western Massachusetts and serving clients statewide through telehealth. I work primarily with older adults dealing with anxiety and depression related to life changes including loss, grief, divorce, caregiving stress, and cognitive changes. My approach is collaborative and strength-based. I work with older adults facing a variety of challenges related to aging. Life transitions such as job loss, health issues, caregiving stress, divorce, loss, and bereavement are often overwhelming.
I draw primarily on the principles of Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and other approaches to address each individual's unique needs.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in western Massachusetts and serving clients statewide through telehealth. I work primarily with older adults dealing with anxiety and depression related to life changes including loss, grief, divorce, caregiving stress, and cognitive changes. My approach is collaborative and strength-based. I work with older adults facing a variety of challenges related to aging. Life transitions such as job loss, health issues, caregiving stress, divorce, loss, and bereavement are often overwhelming.

Whether you're striving to enhance your well-being, improve your mental game in sports, or navigate major life transitions, I blend psychotherapy, mindfulness, and positive psychology techniques to help you embrace self-compassion, build resilience, and cultivate a deep sense of purpose to transform your life.
Welcome! I'm Dr. Alexis Chirban. I am a passionate clinical psychologist and mental performance consultant who works with athletes, performers, and high achievers to help them optimize their mindset, build resilience, and achieve peak performance. As a lifelong athlete, I bring a firsthand understanding of the mental and physical demands of high performance. My approach combines clinical expertise with mental skills training to support individuals in strengthening their inner game while embracing growth, vulnerability, and continuous improvement.
Whether you're striving to enhance your well-being, improve your mental game in sports, or navigate major life transitions, I blend psychotherapy, mindfulness, and positive psychology techniques to help you embrace self-compassion, build resilience, and cultivate a deep sense of purpose to transform your life.
Welcome! I'm Dr. Alexis Chirban. I am a passionate clinical psychologist and mental performance consultant who works with athletes, performers, and high achievers to help them optimize their mindset, build resilience, and achieve peak performance. As a lifelong athlete, I bring a firsthand understanding of the mental and physical demands of high performance. My approach combines clinical expertise with mental skills training to support individuals in strengthening their inner game while embracing growth, vulnerability, and continuous improvement.

I Can Help you Identify & Reduce your Anxiety, Depression, Stress through engaging you with Warmth, Empathy and Compassion, using Mentalization, CBT, DBT, Positive Psychology, Strength-Based & Solution-Focused treatment, and exploring your Emotions, Core Values & Beliefs.
Hello! I Am Accepting New Adult Individual Clients. Are you Feeling Anxious; Depressed; Lonely; Stressed-out by Life? Questioning Life Direction, Changes, Or Core Beliefs? Are you struggling to be Assertive?
Are you struggling to Emotionally Connect with your Significant Partner?
To Be Emotionally Vulnerable, have Humility, Admit your Mistakes and Learn from Them?
Would you like to Learn how to become more in-tune with your Yourself, your Partner, Friends, Family, and become a more effective Communicator with your Significant Partner/Spouse, Friends, Family, Colleagues, Boss?
I Can Help you Identify & Reduce your Anxiety, Depression, Stress through engaging you with Warmth, Empathy and Compassion, using Mentalization, CBT, DBT, Positive Psychology, Strength-Based & Solution-Focused treatment, and exploring your Emotions, Core Values & Beliefs.
Hello! I Am Accepting New Adult Individual Clients. Are you Feeling Anxious; Depressed; Lonely; Stressed-out by Life? Questioning Life Direction, Changes, Or Core Beliefs? Are you struggling to be Assertive?
Are you struggling to Emotionally Connect with your Significant Partner?
To Be Emotionally Vulnerable, have Humility, Admit your Mistakes and Learn from Them?
Would you like to Learn how to become more in-tune with your Yourself, your Partner, Friends, Family, and become a more effective Communicator with your Significant Partner/Spouse, Friends, Family, Colleagues, Boss?

Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
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.
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
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.

I use a variety of evidence-based therapies including CBT, psychodynamic, mindfulness, positive psychology, solution-focused and ACT.
I believe psychotherapy is about self-discovery, change and empowerment. If you feel stressed or unhappy, psychotherapy can help. My goal is to create an emotionally safe place, so that together, we can find the right answers. I appreciate that life can be complicated and that solutions are unique to the person. I am warm and non-judgmental, and my approach is client-centered and collaborative and strengths-focused. My clients see me as knowledgeable and supportive. I listen carefully with an open mind. I would feel privileged to be part of your journey of growth and healing.
I use a variety of evidence-based therapies including CBT, psychodynamic, mindfulness, positive psychology, solution-focused and ACT.
I believe psychotherapy is about self-discovery, change and empowerment. If you feel stressed or unhappy, psychotherapy can help. My goal is to create an emotionally safe place, so that together, we can find the right answers. I appreciate that life can be complicated and that solutions are unique to the person. I am warm and non-judgmental, and my approach is client-centered and collaborative and strengths-focused. My clients see me as knowledgeable and supportive. I listen carefully with an open mind. I would feel privileged to be part of your journey of growth and healing.

I use a combination of talk therapy, looking at the role of the past on your current functioning, DBT, CBT, and positive psychology, as well as other methods.
I work with each client to make sure 1) we are a good match and 2) we have mutually agreed upon goals. I use multiple approaches, including a psychodynamic model, practicing being in the here and now, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Internal Family Systems for some examples.
I use a combination of talk therapy, looking at the role of the past on your current functioning, DBT, CBT, and positive psychology, as well as other methods.
I work with each client to make sure 1) we are a good match and 2) we have mutually agreed upon goals. I use multiple approaches, including a psychodynamic model, practicing being in the here and now, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Internal Family Systems for some examples.

I use an integrative approach that is client centered and grounded in positive psychology.
It is a great privilege to be welcomed into the lives of my clients. With the use of behavioral health techniques (CBT, ACT, biofeedback, relaxation, hypnosis, mindfulness, meditation, etc.) I treat adults with various mental health, behavioral and medical conditions. Treatment is focused on the client's presenting problem(s) as well as all dimensions of well-being.
I use an integrative approach that is client centered and grounded in positive psychology.
It is a great privilege to be welcomed into the lives of my clients. With the use of behavioral health techniques (CBT, ACT, biofeedback, relaxation, hypnosis, mindfulness, meditation, etc.) I treat adults with various mental health, behavioral and medical conditions. Treatment is focused on the client's presenting problem(s) as well as all dimensions of well-being.

I’m skilled in utilizing strength-based, existential, and positive psychology approaches that motivate clients to think deeply about their emotions and behaviors while setting meaningful goals.
We all have a unique purpose and deserve to follow it! Life’s stressors can sometimes cloud our thoughts and feelings. My goal in therapy is to assist clients in processing their current struggles in a safe environment and equip them with effective coping skills. Mental health has a strong impact on overall well-being and influences everyday tasks, furthering the importance of seeking support. I deeply value the therapeutic bond and prioritize fostering trust and acceptance with clients to provide individualized care. We are all worthy of connection!
I’m skilled in utilizing strength-based, existential, and positive psychology approaches that motivate clients to think deeply about their emotions and behaviors while setting meaningful goals.
We all have a unique purpose and deserve to follow it! Life’s stressors can sometimes cloud our thoughts and feelings. My goal in therapy is to assist clients in processing their current struggles in a safe environment and equip them with effective coping skills. Mental health has a strong impact on overall well-being and influences everyday tasks, furthering the importance of seeking support. I deeply value the therapeutic bond and prioritize fostering trust and acceptance with clients to provide individualized care. We are all worthy of connection!

I integrate approaches: CBT, CPT, Interpersonal, Positive Psychology, Developmental, Interpersonal & Mindfulness.
I have 30+ years of experience helping adults by integrating a variety of therapy approaches. I focus on resilient, positive strategies and coping skills as we discuss your concerns in privacy. I help with anxiety, depression, & adjustment to traumatic stress. Issues often include romantic relationships, family conflicts, or divorce. After a family developmental assessment, we identify emotional stuck points that can get in your way today. Clients feel more empowered finding new ways to think & manage ongoing triggers; to process their emotions & try new behaviors. They engage their present with more intention, clarity & meaning.
I integrate approaches: CBT, CPT, Interpersonal, Positive Psychology, Developmental, Interpersonal & Mindfulness.
I have 30+ years of experience helping adults by integrating a variety of therapy approaches. I focus on resilient, positive strategies and coping skills as we discuss your concerns in privacy. I help with anxiety, depression, & adjustment to traumatic stress. Issues often include romantic relationships, family conflicts, or divorce. After a family developmental assessment, we identify emotional stuck points that can get in your way today. Clients feel more empowered finding new ways to think & manage ongoing triggers; to process their emotions & try new behaviors. They engage their present with more intention, clarity & meaning.

I integrate humanistic therapy, cognitive therapy, and positive psychology to build authentic relationships with my clients and help create an environment that facilitates change.
Do you find yourself feeling stuck and struggling with a sense of meaninglessness in your life? Feeling lost in uncertain times, moving to a new place, having relationship issues, or grieving a loss are just some of the experiences that contribute to my clients struggles. Whether you're just starting to see the impact it's having on your life or you have been dealing with it for years, I work with folks to help them get unstuck, and on a path to improved well-being, Meaning and purpose for themselves, and tools for greater resilience when life is its harshest.
I integrate humanistic therapy, cognitive therapy, and positive psychology to build authentic relationships with my clients and help create an environment that facilitates change.
Do you find yourself feeling stuck and struggling with a sense of meaninglessness in your life? Feeling lost in uncertain times, moving to a new place, having relationship issues, or grieving a loss are just some of the experiences that contribute to my clients struggles. Whether you're just starting to see the impact it's having on your life or you have been dealing with it for years, I work with folks to help them get unstuck, and on a path to improved well-being, Meaning and purpose for themselves, and tools for greater resilience when life is its harshest.

My counseling style incorporates a strength-based, solution-focused model with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, positive psychology, and family systems.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 15 years of experience, specializing in supporting individuals through depression, anxiety, relationships, trauma, crisis, and men's issues. My background includes working with adolescents and young adults in the public school system, but I have expanded my practice to the adult population over the past several years. I take a laidback approach to counseling, emphasizing trust, connection, and open discussion of needs and goals in a safe and nonjudgmental setting.
My counseling style incorporates a strength-based, solution-focused model with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, positive psychology, and family systems.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 15 years of experience, specializing in supporting individuals through depression, anxiety, relationships, trauma, crisis, and men's issues. My background includes working with adolescents and young adults in the public school system, but I have expanded my practice to the adult population over the past several years. I take a laidback approach to counseling, emphasizing trust, connection, and open discussion of needs and goals in a safe and nonjudgmental setting.

My practice is built on evidence based, trauma informed, positive psychology, mindfulness, ecotherapy and emotional intelligence.
Areas of speciality: processing and forgiving past, anxiety / depression relief, relationship support & healing emotional wounds, healing with guided meditations and prayer. I can also support with family conflicts, attachment styles, trauma, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties & life changes
My practice is built on evidence based, trauma informed, positive psychology, mindfulness, ecotherapy and emotional intelligence.
Areas of speciality: processing and forgiving past, anxiety / depression relief, relationship support & healing emotional wounds, healing with guided meditations and prayer. I can also support with family conflicts, attachment styles, trauma, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties & life changes

Coming from a compassionate, strengths-based, person-centered, and positive psychology perspective, I work with clients through the many challenges of life.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina. Though I work with a variety of clients, my specialties include working with undergraduate and graduate students, as well as young adults and professionals. I completed my Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology at Elon University with minors in Spanish, International Studies, and Religious Studies. I went on to complete my Master of Social Work (MSW) at UNC-Chapel Hill.
Coming from a compassionate, strengths-based, person-centered, and positive psychology perspective, I work with clients through the many challenges of life.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina. Though I work with a variety of clients, my specialties include working with undergraduate and graduate students, as well as young adults and professionals. I completed my Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology at Elon University with minors in Spanish, International Studies, and Religious Studies. I went on to complete my Master of Social Work (MSW) at UNC-Chapel Hill.

My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and tailored to each individual’s needs, combining cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based stress reduction, and positive psychology.
I’m Dr. Lisa Watson, a clinical psychologist passionate about helping individuals improve their mental and physical well-being through evidence-based, action-oriented therapy. I specialize in blending cognitive behavioral techniques with a focus on nutrition, exercise, and self-care to empower my clients to achieve fast, lasting results. I enjoy working with clients who want to make active changes in their lives. I work well with individuals with mood disorders, medical conditions, workplace stress, and grief/loss.
My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and tailored to each individual’s needs, combining cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based stress reduction, and positive psychology.
I’m Dr. Lisa Watson, a clinical psychologist passionate about helping individuals improve their mental and physical well-being through evidence-based, action-oriented therapy. I specialize in blending cognitive behavioral techniques with a focus on nutrition, exercise, and self-care to empower my clients to achieve fast, lasting results. I enjoy working with clients who want to make active changes in their lives. I work well with individuals with mood disorders, medical conditions, workplace stress, and grief/loss.

I have always been drawn towards CBT, mindfulness based therapy, positive psychology and ACT, but I do not do "one size fits all therapy".
High achievers and busy professionals, you've come to the right place! I am a clinical health psychologist specializing in treating adults who work hard, expect a lot from themselves and are trying to juggle it all. Navigating anxiety, depression or existential questions is hard, but you don't have to do it alone. I provide my clients with empathy, gentle challenging and a warm smile. From corporate execs to PhD students to entrepreneurs, I want my clients to learn how to thrive, flourish and live more meaningfully with purpose. My motto is "better health, peace of mind". Let's find that together. I am here to help!
I have always been drawn towards CBT, mindfulness based therapy, positive psychology and ACT, but I do not do "one size fits all therapy".
High achievers and busy professionals, you've come to the right place! I am a clinical health psychologist specializing in treating adults who work hard, expect a lot from themselves and are trying to juggle it all. Navigating anxiety, depression or existential questions is hard, but you don't have to do it alone. I provide my clients with empathy, gentle challenging and a warm smile. From corporate execs to PhD students to entrepreneurs, I want my clients to learn how to thrive, flourish and live more meaningfully with purpose. My motto is "better health, peace of mind". Let's find that together. I am here to help!

My approach is eclectic, drawing from psychodynamic, existential, cultural-relational, CBT & positive psychology.
I specialize in working with individuals who are perfectionists, in high-stress careers, and high achievers. Often, people find me when they are struggling with anxiety, burnout, comparison to others and feeling overwhelmed or disconnected. I help my clients get back in touch with their purpose and meaning and learn to build confidence in themselves! With a strengths-based approach and a blend of lived experience, honesty, humor, and empathy, I support clients in maximizing joy, feeling happier and reducing anxiety. I can help you identify your values, motivations and find purpose when things feel hard and uncomfortable.
My approach is eclectic, drawing from psychodynamic, existential, cultural-relational, CBT & positive psychology.
I specialize in working with individuals who are perfectionists, in high-stress careers, and high achievers. Often, people find me when they are struggling with anxiety, burnout, comparison to others and feeling overwhelmed or disconnected. I help my clients get back in touch with their purpose and meaning and learn to build confidence in themselves! With a strengths-based approach and a blend of lived experience, honesty, humor, and empathy, I support clients in maximizing joy, feeling happier and reducing anxiety. I can help you identify your values, motivations and find purpose when things feel hard and uncomfortable.
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Positive Psychology Therapists
How does positive psychology therapy work?
Positive psychology therapy derives from the work of Martin Seligman of the University of Pennsylvania. He and others developed the field of positive psychology building on humanistic theory. Positive psychology therapy is similar to acceptance and commitment therapy, and it essentially quiets emotional distress through positivity, contentment, and well-being. This therapy does not reduce the individual to symptoms and conditions.
When do I know if I need treatment using positive psychology?
If an individual is overwhelmed by emotional distress and general negativity, they may feel trapped. A positive psychology therapist can help them view their emotions and behaviors differently, and approach life with a better understanding of their positive strengths. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from positive psychology therapy?
The patient may be asked to explore their signature strengths. The therapist will also ask the individual to talk about their goals, which should be specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely. Discussing negative experiences and symptoms is important, but so is the exploration of positive experiences. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviors and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more positive and fulfilling way. This therapy is proactive and may use forgiveness, gratitude, hope, and compassion to help reframe negativity.
Is positive psychology effective in therapy?
Positive psychology therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with eating disorders benefit from this type of intervention. This therapy encourages the person to reframe their distressed thoughts and move into healthier patterns of functioning. This therapy also aims to move an individual toward what works well in their life. Positive psychology therapy can elicit lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioral habits.