Therapists in Boston, MA

I work with a wide range of presenting issues and my style is interactive, authentic and strength-based. I strive to help my clients feel better about themselves, to live authentically and to understand the factors and issues that may prevent them from feeling able to live their lives to their full potential. I value the power of deep listening, empathy and validation of experience while also providing a sense of hope and the courage and skills to achieve positive change.

Have you ever wondered why you react to people in a certain way or repeat negative patterns in your life? Talking through these experiences with someone can lead to more fulfilling relationships, more self-control and a more meaningful life.

Effective psychotherapy is a collaborative process and begins with a motivated client and a well-trained clinician. Whether you're dealing with a challenging relationship, a frustrating career, or symptoms of anxiety or depression, therapy can be a highly effective resource. In the first couple of sessions, I conduct an evaluation to familiarize myself with your presenting issues and history. We then take steps to hone skills you already have and to develop new strategies to help you navigate your life more successfully. Depending on your needs and preferences, we can work in a short-term model or on an open-ended basis.

I offer an empathetic, safe space for clients to grow and accomplish their goals. I frequently work with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, disordered eating, body image and self-esteem issues, and/or relationship issues. I'm also experienced in supporting clients through life transitions, grief and loss, substance use concerns, and identity development. I use an integrated approach to treatment in order to find the most appropriate intervention for each individual client while maintaining a foundation in insight-oriented and multicultural models of therapy.

Rachel Cavallaro is a Licensed Psychologist who specializes in treating addiction, trauma/complicated grief, depression, anxiety, and military veterans. Dr. Cavallaro also provides psychological assessment for diagnostic clarification of mood or personality disorders, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), cognitive concerns, and fitness for duty evaluations for licensed professionals. Dr. Cavallaro completed her Doctor of Clinical Psychology (PsyD) at the University of Hartford.

Greg is an Outpatient Clinician at Leading Light Behavioral Health and Commonwealth Mental Health & Wellness Center. He is originally from the Bronx, New York but moved to Massachusetts at an early age for a better opportunity, away from street violence. Greg received his Masters in Human Services/ Mental Health from New England College in Henniker, New Hampshire. Greg also has a Bachelors in Criminal Justice. Greg has spent the last several years in law enforcement as a Correctional Officer before making this career change.

The main focus of my work is helping couples recapture the relationship that is slipping away or has been broken by betrayal, disagreement, anger or lack of caring. I am also a divorce coach and parent coordinator. I work with individuals, couples and adult families, in a variety of modalities, to make life the best it can be.

I have worked with children, adolescents, young adults, and their families in a variety of settings for the past 22 years. In addition, I have extensive experience providing family therapy and parent coaching, as well as, individual therapy for adults managing life transitions, stress, and who are seeking additional mental health support. I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, ASD, social skill deficits, behavior control difficulties, and grief and loss. Helping individuals to strengthen their self-esteem, improve their insight, and create a stronger and more valued sense of self is a passion of mine.

With life becoming increasingly demanding, it can feel like we are always battling on a new frontier. We do not, however, have to power through it alone! Whether it’s with relationships, family, jobs, college, new cultural environments or even ourselves, I aim to support my clients with recognizing and managing the emotional impact that life’s torrent of changes has on us all. My therapeutic approach is to create an accepting relationship so sessions can be a comfortable and judgment free zone.

Yes, we are accepting new clients please email for an appointment!!! Phone calls will be returned Friday and Saturdays! Life is a journey that we are all on. While on this journey we can sometimes get turned around. This happens to many of us at one point or another. Sometimes it feels like a rut other times it feels overwhelming but clarity is ahead! At Through The Forest Counseling, we specialize in brief solution focus therapies that will assist you in getting to the root of the issue and start healing.

The way I can be of most help is by aligning with you, to sort out difficult thoughts and feelings that continue to get in your way or cause you pain. If you are experiencing feelings of loneliness, depression, or anxiety, you need to know that there are ways to feel better. I use mindfulness techniques and employ the ACT model of of cognitive behavioral treatment. I combine this with a psychodynamic approach that considers your unique psychological history. I will help you set goals, then work with you as you find your way to achieving them.

Are you feeling depressed or anxious and dissatisfied with your life- relationship issues? work problems? too much stress? I am a seasoned clinician with 27 years of training in both short-term cognitive behavioral therapy and longer term intensive psychodynamic psychotherapy. My strength is in helping you figure out what is within your control and what is not. My overriding interest is in challenging/supporting you to let go of maladaptive thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are interfering with your ability to achieve your life goals and realize your fullest potential.

I am a well known, respected psychologist and sex therapist with a national and international reputation, AASECT certified since 1996. Clinically, I am warm, innovative, active, and effective. Multiple certifications in types of therapy, including EMDR, Sensorimotor therapy for trauma. Training in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy, hypnosis, and AEDP for couples. Author of 3 commercially published books, I have been cited by my peers in the literature on sexuality and relationships since 1992. You will know if I am right for you in one session, promise! See website for a wealth of information and articles. SexSmart.com

I am a licensed clinical psychologist specialized in providing psychotherapy to emerging adults, adults, and couples. I work with clients who are experiencing emotional, behavioral, and/or interpersonal challenges to optimize mental health and wellness. My approach is compassionate and collaborative, largely based on psychodynamic, mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral, and interpersonal modalities. My hope is to help decrease emotional suffering, enhance your relationships, and work towards meaningful change.

Psychotherapy is a valuable tool; it can help people gain insight into where their current problems originated, and understand their patterns of thoughts and behaviors more clearly. In my experience, this kind of self-exploration leads to lasting growth. At times the process of gaining insight can be difficult, and a therapist can help to identify patterns more readily, as well as provide guidance and support along the way.

The perfect client is anyone ready to actively work on their healing. I like to put my clients in the driver seat because they know what is best for them. As a therapist I will be there to listen, and guide the healing process.

I offer psychotherapy rooted within a contemporary and creative psychodynamic frame. Patients who come to me may be experiencing a broad range of concerns, including, but not limited to: grief, anxiety & depression, existential malaise, pregnancy loss, infertility, reproductive concerns, creative blocks, heartbreak, and relationship difficulties. These are also patients who want to understand, more fully, the roots of their suffering, find greater freedom, process deeply held grief, accept painful realities, and re-imagine their lives.

All clients are welcome in this space. Are you willing to work through it? Where’s the obstacle? Are you ready to open yourself and accept who you are or Who you could become? This world has been challenging and inflexible. Interest, transparency and commitment are the key to start working together. My experience working with different cultures, social background and reality reinforce us to understand different issues from different perspective. In this space you will be validated.

In our pursuit of change, we can find ourselves getting stuck or feeling very low. My aim in working with my clients is to help them better understand and manage their challenges so that they feel a greater sense of control by taking steps towards change.