Therapists for Teens and Adolescents in Brookline, MA
I work with adolescents, emerging adults, and families navigating complex, often stuck dynamics, especially when anxiety, school refusal, identity development, or past experiences disrupt daily life.
I provide relational, developmentally informed therapy for adolescents, adults, and families. I integrate insight-oriented and skills-based approaches, tailored to each person, and often work with parents alongside their child while collaborating with schools and providers to support meaningful, sustained change.
I work with adolescents, emerging adults, and families navigating complex, often stuck dynamics, especially when anxiety, school refusal, identity development, or past experiences disrupt daily life.
I provide relational, developmentally informed therapy for adolescents, adults, and families. I integrate insight-oriented and skills-based approaches, tailored to each person, and often work with parents alongside their child while collaborating with schools and providers to support meaningful, sustained change.
Moods or anxiety can feel overwhelming, and cause problems in personal relationships, work, or social life. Anger or anxiety can bubble up or creep in without a clear reason. At times emotional changes can feel like a roller coaster. For many, there are things they've never told anyone, but that linger in their mind. For some people, these issues have come up recently, and others have been grappling for a lifetime. Does any or all of this seem to apply to you or someone close to you? Need to talk about it?
Moods or anxiety can feel overwhelming, and cause problems in personal relationships, work, or social life. Anger or anxiety can bubble up or creep in without a clear reason. At times emotional changes can feel like a roller coaster. For many, there are things they've never told anyone, but that linger in their mind. For some people, these issues have come up recently, and others have been grappling for a lifetime. Does any or all of this seem to apply to you or someone close to you? Need to talk about it?
Healing begins when you feel seen and supported. I help you reconnect with yourself and break cycles that no longer serve you. You may be carrying pain alone, trying to stay strong, keeping everything together for everyone else while feeling exhausted, anxious, or shut down. Maybe you have survived trauma, family conflict, or identity struggles, especially around race, culture, or sexuality. Perhaps you grew up silenced, dismissed, or navigating systems that were never built to protect you. You want relief, room to exhale, and relationships where you can finally be your whole self.
Healing begins when you feel seen and supported. I help you reconnect with yourself and break cycles that no longer serve you. You may be carrying pain alone, trying to stay strong, keeping everything together for everyone else while feeling exhausted, anxious, or shut down. Maybe you have survived trauma, family conflict, or identity struggles, especially around race, culture, or sexuality. Perhaps you grew up silenced, dismissed, or navigating systems that were never built to protect you. You want relief, room to exhale, and relationships where you can finally be your whole self.
I offer individual, couples, family, and group counseling. I currently facilitate a Bereavement Group which meets at my Brookline office every Saturday from 2-4pm. In addition, I have a lot of experience counseling children of all ages. I am a firm believer in strength-based psychotherapy.
I offer individual, couples, family, and group counseling. I currently facilitate a Bereavement Group which meets at my Brookline office every Saturday from 2-4pm. In addition, I have a lot of experience counseling children of all ages. I am a firm believer in strength-based psychotherapy.
Are you searching for deeper answers to persistent anxiety or relationship patterns that "short-term fixes" haven't touched? With a Doctorate in Psychoanalysis and nearly 20 years of experience, I provide highly specialized, insight-oriented care for individuals and couples. I am currently accepting new patients via Telehealth in both Massachusetts and Florida, and I am in-network with several major commercial insurances.
Many of the challenges we face—whether in our moods, our parenting, or our partnerships—are rooted in patterns we don’t yet fully see.
Are you searching for deeper answers to persistent anxiety or relationship patterns that "short-term fixes" haven't touched? With a Doctorate in Psychoanalysis and nearly 20 years of experience, I provide highly specialized, insight-oriented care for individuals and couples. I am currently accepting new patients via Telehealth in both Massachusetts and Florida, and I am in-network with several major commercial insurances.
Many of the challenges we face—whether in our moods, our parenting, or our partnerships—are rooted in patterns we don’t yet fully see.
Accepting In-Person Referrals: Many of the people I work with are adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, or intense emotional experiences that feel hard to manage alone. Often they’re insightful and motivated, yet still feel stuck in patterns that affect their mood, relationships, or sense of control. They’re looking for more than validation and want a clear, skill-based approach that makes sense of what’s happening and leads to meaningful change. The goal is not just short-term relief, but emotional steadiness, healthier relationships, and practical strategies that hold up and can be practiced outside the therapy room.
Accepting In-Person Referrals: Many of the people I work with are adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, or intense emotional experiences that feel hard to manage alone. Often they’re insightful and motivated, yet still feel stuck in patterns that affect their mood, relationships, or sense of control. They’re looking for more than validation and want a clear, skill-based approach that makes sense of what’s happening and leads to meaningful change. The goal is not just short-term relief, but emotional steadiness, healthier relationships, and practical strategies that hold up and can be practiced outside the therapy room.
For over 25 years I have helped adults, couples, teens and children find ways to manage anxiety, depression and trauma in order to achieve an increased capacity for enjoyment in relationships and life.
My aim is to build a therapeutic relationship that encourages curiosity, self-compassion, and courage. I also teach clinicians in areas I am passionate about, with a focus on trauma-informed, attachment-based, experiential and psychodynamic approaches. My areas of specialization include: anxiety, trauma, depression, life transitions and relationship issues.
For over 25 years I have helped adults, couples, teens and children find ways to manage anxiety, depression and trauma in order to achieve an increased capacity for enjoyment in relationships and life.
My aim is to build a therapeutic relationship that encourages curiosity, self-compassion, and courage. I also teach clinicians in areas I am passionate about, with a focus on trauma-informed, attachment-based, experiential and psychodynamic approaches. My areas of specialization include: anxiety, trauma, depression, life transitions and relationship issues.
As a bilingual (English/Mandarin) Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), I specialize in supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families as they navigate emotional, behavioral, and life challenges.
I utilize an integrative approach tailored to your unique needs; I draw from CBT, ACT, DBT, ABA, family systems, solution-focused therapy, and play therapy within my approach. My work focuses on supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral issues, and more
As a bilingual (English/Mandarin) Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), I specialize in supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families as they navigate emotional, behavioral, and life challenges.
I utilize an integrative approach tailored to your unique needs; I draw from CBT, ACT, DBT, ABA, family systems, solution-focused therapy, and play therapy within my approach. My work focuses on supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral issues, and more
Are thoughts about your life's stressors getting in the way of your goals? Are you struggling to get through the day without thinking about food or your body? If you are reading this, you may be contemplating taking that first step to receive support. Setting up an initial therapy appointment can be scary; I hope to ease the stress of the process, while working with you to achieve your therapeutic goals.
Are thoughts about your life's stressors getting in the way of your goals? Are you struggling to get through the day without thinking about food or your body? If you are reading this, you may be contemplating taking that first step to receive support. Setting up an initial therapy appointment can be scary; I hope to ease the stress of the process, while working with you to achieve your therapeutic goals.
I specialize in working with teens and young adults seeking personalized care for concerns like depression, anxiety, OCD, and suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
With training in psychoanalytic and cognitive behavioral therapies, I use evidence-based practice to adapt my approach to the unique needs of each person I work with. Rather than focusing only on weekly concerns or teaching from a manual, I encourage those who speak with me to say everything, especially what they can't say elsewhere.
I specialize in working with teens and young adults seeking personalized care for concerns like depression, anxiety, OCD, and suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
With training in psychoanalytic and cognitive behavioral therapies, I use evidence-based practice to adapt my approach to the unique needs of each person I work with. Rather than focusing only on weekly concerns or teaching from a manual, I encourage those who speak with me to say everything, especially what they can't say elsewhere.
In my practice, I treat adults and adolescents who report issues such as anxiety, depression and interpersonal problems that cause them concern.
As a therapist, I find it very rewarding to help my clients work towards emotional growth, greater resilience, and increased self-fulfillment.
In my practice, I treat adults and adolescents who report issues such as anxiety, depression and interpersonal problems that cause them concern.
As a therapist, I find it very rewarding to help my clients work towards emotional growth, greater resilience, and increased self-fulfillment.
While we are fully aware of what is happening at the conscious level, we have no idea what information is stored in the unconscious. For the most part, the source of most of our problems is stored in the unconscious. I help patients verbalize and get in touch with their unconscious, leading to a successful treatment. I Work with adults diagnosed with a psychotic mental disorder; highly functional patients, however, under psychotic medications. I also have experience working with individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar, depression, and narcissistic personality disorder.
While we are fully aware of what is happening at the conscious level, we have no idea what information is stored in the unconscious. For the most part, the source of most of our problems is stored in the unconscious. I help patients verbalize and get in touch with their unconscious, leading to a successful treatment. I Work with adults diagnosed with a psychotic mental disorder; highly functional patients, however, under psychotic medications. I also have experience working with individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar, depression, and narcissistic personality disorder.
Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, self-aware, and accustomed to reflecting on their inner world. Even so, they often find themselves feeling stuck—caught between understanding their patterns and still struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, or a fragile sense of self-worth. These challenges can become especially pronounced during pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood, when perfectionism and anxiety are amplified by the emotional and identity shifts of motherhood.
Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, self-aware, and accustomed to reflecting on their inner world. Even so, they often find themselves feeling stuck—caught between understanding their patterns and still struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, or a fragile sense of self-worth. These challenges can become especially pronounced during pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood, when perfectionism and anxiety are amplified by the emotional and identity shifts of motherhood.
We are a boutique group of clinical psychologists, offering individual, couple, family, and group therapy sessions and executive coaching live in Boston and virtually throughout Massachusetts, Illinois, D.C., and several other PSYPACT states. We provide therapy in CBT, DBT, ACT, Mindfulness, and Interpersonal modes, as well as providing coaching through health and life transitions and in demanding professional roles. Our groups and workshops are also a supportive, cost-effective way to find support in specific life areas.
We are a boutique group of clinical psychologists, offering individual, couple, family, and group therapy sessions and executive coaching live in Boston and virtually throughout Massachusetts, Illinois, D.C., and several other PSYPACT states. We provide therapy in CBT, DBT, ACT, Mindfulness, and Interpersonal modes, as well as providing coaching through health and life transitions and in demanding professional roles. Our groups and workshops are also a supportive, cost-effective way to find support in specific life areas.
With over a decade of experience in Outpatient Psychiatric clinics, I have witnessed the human capacity to change and adapt to the challenges life delivers. In therapy, my role is to help clients determine their own path through a crisis, develop skills to manage difficult emotions, and support their overall well being. I strive to help clients see more clearly what their needs are and identify coping strategies to meet them. I tailor my approach to match what my clients need, and have extensive training in present-focused, evidence-based treatment modalities (CBT, DBT and ACT).
With over a decade of experience in Outpatient Psychiatric clinics, I have witnessed the human capacity to change and adapt to the challenges life delivers. In therapy, my role is to help clients determine their own path through a crisis, develop skills to manage difficult emotions, and support their overall well being. I strive to help clients see more clearly what their needs are and identify coping strategies to meet them. I tailor my approach to match what my clients need, and have extensive training in present-focused, evidence-based treatment modalities (CBT, DBT and ACT).
Anna brings energy, authenticity, and a strong relational presence to her work. She is deeply passionate and specializes in supporting young adults and adults navigating identity development, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and the many transitions of emerging adulthood.
Anna’s approach is grounded in the belief that lasting change happens through both a strong therapeutic relationship and the development of meaningful skills that can be used in everyday life.
Anna brings energy, authenticity, and a strong relational presence to her work. She is deeply passionate and specializes in supporting young adults and adults navigating identity development, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and the many transitions of emerging adulthood.
Anna’s approach is grounded in the belief that lasting change happens through both a strong therapeutic relationship and the development of meaningful skills that can be used in everyday life.
Accepting in-person referrals: This is a space created entirely for you - one where you can be fully yourself without judgment. Whether life has brought you sadness, intrusive worry, physical panic, relationship challenges, or unexpected changes, our time together is focused on helping you grow, strengthen your coping skills, and discover new ways of understanding and moving through your experiences. Using an integrative approach, I draw from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), narrative, relational, and interpersonal approaches, tailoring our work to your needs at a pace that feels sustainable and always collaborative.
Accepting in-person referrals: This is a space created entirely for you - one where you can be fully yourself without judgment. Whether life has brought you sadness, intrusive worry, physical panic, relationship challenges, or unexpected changes, our time together is focused on helping you grow, strengthen your coping skills, and discover new ways of understanding and moving through your experiences. Using an integrative approach, I draw from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), narrative, relational, and interpersonal approaches, tailoring our work to your needs at a pace that feels sustainable and always collaborative.
Maxwell Ehrnfelt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
They provide individual and family therapy for children, adolescents, and adults.
Max practices from an anti-oppressive perspective to process how systems of power, settler colonialism, and white supremacy impact daily experiences. Overall, Max hopes to offer solidarity to support you in living your most authentic, empowered life.
They provide individual and family therapy for children, adolescents, and adults.
Max practices from an anti-oppressive perspective to process how systems of power, settler colonialism, and white supremacy impact daily experiences. Overall, Max hopes to offer solidarity to support you in living your most authentic, empowered life.
I specialize in attachment-oriented individual, couples & family therapy with years of experience helping teens and adults find their way to healthier relationships with themselves and others.
I received my clinical training at McLean Hospital and William James College. I have a PhD in Sociology from Princeton and taught sociology for a decade at Harvard. I have worked on-and-off as a professional classical musician. I particularly enjoy working with people coping with personality and autism spectrum disorders, as well as divorce. AAMFT member.
I specialize in attachment-oriented individual, couples & family therapy with years of experience helping teens and adults find their way to healthier relationships with themselves and others.
I received my clinical training at McLean Hospital and William James College. I have a PhD in Sociology from Princeton and taught sociology for a decade at Harvard. I have worked on-and-off as a professional classical musician. I particularly enjoy working with people coping with personality and autism spectrum disorders, as well as divorce. AAMFT member.
As a therapist, I provide individual, couples and family therapy to adolescents and adults.
Therapy can be beneficial to individuals experiencing a crisis, going through a life transition, or simply trying to improve an overall sense of well being. I have extensive experience treating individuals with depression, anxiety, attention deficit disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, as well as eating disorders.
As a therapist, I provide individual, couples and family therapy to adolescents and adults.
Therapy can be beneficial to individuals experiencing a crisis, going through a life transition, or simply trying to improve an overall sense of well being. I have extensive experience treating individuals with depression, anxiety, attention deficit disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, as well as eating disorders.
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FAQ - Teenage and Adolescent Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.