Trauma Focused Therapists in Boston, MA
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with close to 20 years of clinical experience in the fields of community mental health, forensic mental health, and psychiatric emergency services. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, chronic pain, addiction, and relationship struggles, with specialized experience with veterans, for which I received the 2023 Hon. Paul F. Healey Award for Veterans Services. I use an evidence-based, integrative approach to treatment. My ideal client is ready to be challenged, not just validated, and wants a therapist who notices and names patterns.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with close to 20 years of clinical experience in the fields of community mental health, forensic mental health, and psychiatric emergency services. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, chronic pain, addiction, and relationship struggles, with specialized experience with veterans, for which I received the 2023 Hon. Paul F. Healey Award for Veterans Services. I use an evidence-based, integrative approach to treatment. My ideal client is ready to be challenged, not just validated, and wants a therapist who notices and names patterns.
I work with individuals and families carrying the invisible wounds of trauma that have been lingering beneath the surface. When life has felt unsafe or overwhelming for a long time, it can be hard to feel at home in your own skin, but in our work, you’ll have space to slow down, listen to your body’s wisdom, and gently untangle what’s been stored there.
We’ll help your nervous system feel safe enough to tell the truth, to set limits, and to trust your inner voice. Over time, you’ll move from self-doubt to self-trust, from reactivity to grounded presence, and from disconnection to a sense of wholeness and belonging.
I work with individuals and families carrying the invisible wounds of trauma that have been lingering beneath the surface. When life has felt unsafe or overwhelming for a long time, it can be hard to feel at home in your own skin, but in our work, you’ll have space to slow down, listen to your body’s wisdom, and gently untangle what’s been stored there.
We’ll help your nervous system feel safe enough to tell the truth, to set limits, and to trust your inner voice. Over time, you’ll move from self-doubt to self-trust, from reactivity to grounded presence, and from disconnection to a sense of wholeness and belonging.
Are you struggling with your relationship? Have you tried to figure it out yourself, but keep getting stuck? I can help! I am a therapist who specializes in relationships, sex, LGBTQ, and other mental health concerns. Managing relationships, sexual identity, and/or sexual concerns can be really difficult. You want to find a therapist who has the expertise and strategies to help you navigate this difficult time. At Rhode Island Sex Therapy, all of our therapists understand this complexity so you can be assured we are the top sex therapy practice in New England.
Are you struggling with your relationship? Have you tried to figure it out yourself, but keep getting stuck? I can help! I am a therapist who specializes in relationships, sex, LGBTQ, and other mental health concerns. Managing relationships, sexual identity, and/or sexual concerns can be really difficult. You want to find a therapist who has the expertise and strategies to help you navigate this difficult time. At Rhode Island Sex Therapy, all of our therapists understand this complexity so you can be assured we are the top sex therapy practice in New England.
Sometimes the stressors of life can become too much to manage on our own, and when that happens therapy can be a very useful tool. I enjoy the process of meeting clients where they are at, and helping them get to where they want to be. I am a clinician with 14 years of experience partnering with adolescents, young adults, adults, senior citizens, and couples seeking help with depression, anxiety, grief & loss, trauma, LGBTQ+ issues, relationship/intimacy issues, and life transitions.
Sometimes the stressors of life can become too much to manage on our own, and when that happens therapy can be a very useful tool. I enjoy the process of meeting clients where they are at, and helping them get to where they want to be. I am a clinician with 14 years of experience partnering with adolescents, young adults, adults, senior citizens, and couples seeking help with depression, anxiety, grief & loss, trauma, LGBTQ+ issues, relationship/intimacy issues, and life transitions.
At Benchmark Counseling, I work with emerging adults (18–29), adults (30–65), and couples who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure as they move through life’s many transitions. Many of my clients are carrying stress, anxiety, grief, or the lasting effects of trauma and are seeking a space that feels safe, steady, and deeply validating. I also support women navigating health-related concerns, including sexual health, chronic illness, fertility experiences, and medical diagnoses. Whether you’re facing something new or long-held, you don’t have to do it alone.
At Benchmark Counseling, I work with emerging adults (18–29), adults (30–65), and couples who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure as they move through life’s many transitions. Many of my clients are carrying stress, anxiety, grief, or the lasting effects of trauma and are seeking a space that feels safe, steady, and deeply validating. I also support women navigating health-related concerns, including sexual health, chronic illness, fertility experiences, and medical diagnoses. Whether you’re facing something new or long-held, you don’t have to do it alone.
You've built a life that looks like success from the outside. But lately it feels like you're running on empty, showing up for everyone else while quietly wondering if any of it actually means something to you. I work with driven professionals, military members, first responders, and men who are good at their jobs but struggling privately. If you've been carrying more than you let on and you're ready to finally set some of it down, I'd like to help you figure out what comes next.
You've built a life that looks like success from the outside. But lately it feels like you're running on empty, showing up for everyone else while quietly wondering if any of it actually means something to you. I work with driven professionals, military members, first responders, and men who are good at their jobs but struggling privately. If you've been carrying more than you let on and you're ready to finally set some of it down, I'd like to help you figure out what comes next.
Major life transitions, parenthood, relationships, healing after trauma, can leave you feeling disconnected from yourself or stuck in patterns you don’t want to repeat. I’m Yesenia, a bilingual (English/Spanish) therapist supporting adults and couples through trauma recovery, identity work, and relationship healing. As a first-generation Hispanic American parent, I understand the impact of intergenerational trauma, cultural expectations, and the desire to break cycles while honoring your roots. Together, we move at a pace that feels safe while building coping skills, insight, and emotional regulation.
Major life transitions, parenthood, relationships, healing after trauma, can leave you feeling disconnected from yourself or stuck in patterns you don’t want to repeat. I’m Yesenia, a bilingual (English/Spanish) therapist supporting adults and couples through trauma recovery, identity work, and relationship healing. As a first-generation Hispanic American parent, I understand the impact of intergenerational trauma, cultural expectations, and the desire to break cycles while honoring your roots. Together, we move at a pace that feels safe while building coping skills, insight, and emotional regulation.
I am passionate about helping people to overcome challenges and live fulfilling lives. If you are struggling with knowing where to start, talking to a therapist can be a great first step towards making positive changes. Whether you are seeking support for personal growth or a couple navigating relationship dynamics, I am here to help you gain insight and work toward your goals.
I am passionate about helping people to overcome challenges and live fulfilling lives. If you are struggling with knowing where to start, talking to a therapist can be a great first step towards making positive changes. Whether you are seeking support for personal growth or a couple navigating relationship dynamics, I am here to help you gain insight and work toward your goals.
Have you tried therapy before? Been called self-aware and still feel stuck? Frustrated because knowing why you feel the way you do isn't enough to be free from the same fears and thought spirals that keep coming up over and over?
Insight can be helpful, but it rarely gets everything unstuck. I work with people who need something beyond understanding what they feel––people who are willing to reconnect with and heal through the body, explore their inner world with care and imagination instead of scrutiny, and revisit pain in a way that offers transformation and real relief.
Have you tried therapy before? Been called self-aware and still feel stuck? Frustrated because knowing why you feel the way you do isn't enough to be free from the same fears and thought spirals that keep coming up over and over?
Insight can be helpful, but it rarely gets everything unstuck. I work with people who need something beyond understanding what they feel––people who are willing to reconnect with and heal through the body, explore their inner world with care and imagination instead of scrutiny, and revisit pain in a way that offers transformation and real relief.
I specialize in supporting students and young professionals who are experiencing anxiety, stress, relational issues, and life transitions.
Using a person-centered approach, I create a safe space to process your experiences and explore their connection to your emotions, thoughts, behaviors, and overall wellbeing. Therapy gives the opportunity to work through challenges and seek greater understanding, peace, and positive change. My role is to offer support, encouragement, and guidance as we collaborate to increase your capacity to cope, reinforce your resiliency, and build on your strengths.
I specialize in supporting students and young professionals who are experiencing anxiety, stress, relational issues, and life transitions.
Using a person-centered approach, I create a safe space to process your experiences and explore their connection to your emotions, thoughts, behaviors, and overall wellbeing. Therapy gives the opportunity to work through challenges and seek greater understanding, peace, and positive change. My role is to offer support, encouragement, and guidance as we collaborate to increase your capacity to cope, reinforce your resiliency, and build on your strengths.
Boutique psychotherapy practice for discerning individuals who value privacy, personalized attention, and clinical excellence.
Designed for those whose personal or professional lives require an elevated level of discretion, with flexible appointments and a thoughtful, confidential therapeutic experience.
Boutique psychotherapy practice for discerning individuals who value privacy, personalized attention, and clinical excellence.
Designed for those whose personal or professional lives require an elevated level of discretion, with flexible appointments and a thoughtful, confidential therapeutic experience.
Starting therapy can be a difficult step, and you may not know where to start. My goal is to figure out how to start with you to support a path of self-understanding and positive change. I specialize in working with adults of all backgrounds and identities dealing with anxiety, depression, identity development, relationship issues, adjustment, grief, and trauma. I also specialize in health psychology with a particular interest in women’s health. Through a warm, curious, and humorous approach, I strive to make genuine connections to understand your needs, hopes, and fears with the goal of self-awareness and transformation.
Starting therapy can be a difficult step, and you may not know where to start. My goal is to figure out how to start with you to support a path of self-understanding and positive change. I specialize in working with adults of all backgrounds and identities dealing with anxiety, depression, identity development, relationship issues, adjustment, grief, and trauma. I also specialize in health psychology with a particular interest in women’s health. Through a warm, curious, and humorous approach, I strive to make genuine connections to understand your needs, hopes, and fears with the goal of self-awareness and transformation.
Welcome! The process of starting therapy seeking self-discovery, change, and growth can feel as scary and overwhelming as it can feel hopeful and necessary. You deserve compassionate, skilled support while you face these challenges, and to work with someone who makes you feel safe, listened to, understood and seen. Within a professional and supportive therapeutic environment, Cassidy will guide you with sensitivity and kindness through a psychotherapy journey tailored to your unique needs and desires. The result will be that you will navigate complexities and build a meaningful life with warmth, authenticity, connection, and joy.
Welcome! The process of starting therapy seeking self-discovery, change, and growth can feel as scary and overwhelming as it can feel hopeful and necessary. You deserve compassionate, skilled support while you face these challenges, and to work with someone who makes you feel safe, listened to, understood and seen. Within a professional and supportive therapeutic environment, Cassidy will guide you with sensitivity and kindness through a psychotherapy journey tailored to your unique needs and desires. The result will be that you will navigate complexities and build a meaningful life with warmth, authenticity, connection, and joy.
Honoring her Haitian roots that originated in West Africa, Brenn’s therapeutic practice is guided by the doctrine of Sankofa , which translates to “go back into the past and reclaim what has been forgotten or left behind in order to move forward in the present and future.”
She has years of experience working with many individuals with depression, anxiety, religious trauma, stress, self esteem, depression, autism, and ADHD. She is a queer therapist who’s personal experience with AuDHD and a dynamic disability fuels her passion to marginalized communities like LGBTQ+ community, dynamically disabled communities, and BIPOC.
Honoring her Haitian roots that originated in West Africa, Brenn’s therapeutic practice is guided by the doctrine of Sankofa , which translates to “go back into the past and reclaim what has been forgotten or left behind in order to move forward in the present and future.”
She has years of experience working with many individuals with depression, anxiety, religious trauma, stress, self esteem, depression, autism, and ADHD. She is a queer therapist who’s personal experience with AuDHD and a dynamic disability fuels her passion to marginalized communities like LGBTQ+ community, dynamically disabled communities, and BIPOC.
I draw from ACT, CBT, EMDR, mindfulness-based approaches, and trauma-focused care as clinically appropriate.
Are you an autistic or ADHD adult feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or exhausted from trying to meet everyone else’s expectations? I work with neurodivergent adults, older teens, and families navigating trauma, identity stress, and relationship challenges.
I draw from ACT, CBT, EMDR, mindfulness-based approaches, and trauma-focused care as clinically appropriate.
Are you an autistic or ADHD adult feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or exhausted from trying to meet everyone else’s expectations? I work with neurodivergent adults, older teens, and families navigating trauma, identity stress, and relationship challenges.
Are you an anxious high achiever looking to find a better balance in life or implement boundaries? Are you looking to heal from past abusive or toxic relationships? You are in the right place. I consider it an absolute privilege when someone allows me to be a part of their healing process. I have a natural curiosity toward people and strive to provide a non-judgmental environment in my practice. I take pride in understanding my client’s needs while providing quality mental health care. I’m a millennial committed to making mental health relatable. My intention is to bring warmth, compassion, and curiosity to the therapeutic space.
Are you an anxious high achiever looking to find a better balance in life or implement boundaries? Are you looking to heal from past abusive or toxic relationships? You are in the right place. I consider it an absolute privilege when someone allows me to be a part of their healing process. I have a natural curiosity toward people and strive to provide a non-judgmental environment in my practice. I take pride in understanding my client’s needs while providing quality mental health care. I’m a millennial committed to making mental health relatable. My intention is to bring warmth, compassion, and curiosity to the therapeutic space.
Hello, and welcome! To start, I want you to know I provide a no-fee 15 minute initial session for prospective clients, because I believe a good fit is essential to effective counseling. This first short meeting should allow you to determine whether that’s the case. I am a seasoned therapist who has been successful across more than three decades in supporting individuals, families, and groups to attain and maintain a strong sense of well-being. The core of my success has always been my ability to help people to efficiently and effectively achieve their goals. I look forward to meeting you, and getting started in our work together.
Hello, and welcome! To start, I want you to know I provide a no-fee 15 minute initial session for prospective clients, because I believe a good fit is essential to effective counseling. This first short meeting should allow you to determine whether that’s the case. I am a seasoned therapist who has been successful across more than three decades in supporting individuals, families, and groups to attain and maintain a strong sense of well-being. The core of my success has always been my ability to help people to efficiently and effectively achieve their goals. I look forward to meeting you, and getting started in our work together.
Your journey, your pace, your healing. As a holistic behavioral therapist, my goal is to address the impact of stress in your life and to promote a culture of safety, empowerment and healing. While we work through challenges, we will uncover your short and long term goals. While at the same time, we will strive for you to build your self-confidence and self-worth. By utilizing a combination of therapeutic approaches, we will unlearn long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Your journey, your pace, your healing. As a holistic behavioral therapist, my goal is to address the impact of stress in your life and to promote a culture of safety, empowerment and healing. While we work through challenges, we will uncover your short and long term goals. While at the same time, we will strive for you to build your self-confidence and self-worth. By utilizing a combination of therapeutic approaches, we will unlearn long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
You’re used to being capable, responsible, and holding a lot together—but that doesn’t mean it always feels manageable. At Insights Psychological Services, our therapists work with college and graduate students, professionals, parents, and couples navigating anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, ADHD, relationship challenges, and life transitions. We especially understand the unique pressures faced by high-achieving individuals and those in medical and helping professions.
You’re used to being capable, responsible, and holding a lot together—but that doesn’t mean it always feels manageable. At Insights Psychological Services, our therapists work with college and graduate students, professionals, parents, and couples navigating anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, ADHD, relationship challenges, and life transitions. We especially understand the unique pressures faced by high-achieving individuals and those in medical and helping professions.
You might find yourself living with constant worry, a harsh inner critic, or thoughts that get stuck on repeat and feel hard to quiet. At times, even everyday situations can feel overwhelming, leading to a freeze response or a sense of not feeling fully safe in your body. For neurodivergent folks or those impacted by past trauma, these reactions make sense—they’re your nervous system’s way of trying to protect you, not signs of something “wrong” with you. Using a trauma-informed approach, we’ll work gently together to help your nervous system experience more safety, balance, and calm. You do not have to go through this alone.
You might find yourself living with constant worry, a harsh inner critic, or thoughts that get stuck on repeat and feel hard to quiet. At times, even everyday situations can feel overwhelming, leading to a freeze response or a sense of not feeling fully safe in your body. For neurodivergent folks or those impacted by past trauma, these reactions make sense—they’re your nervous system’s way of trying to protect you, not signs of something “wrong” with you. Using a trauma-informed approach, we’ll work gently together to help your nervous system experience more safety, balance, and calm. You do not have to go through this alone.
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