Anxiety Therapists in Brookline, MA
Her areas of interest include depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, self-worth, interpersonal concerns, parenting, social-emotional development of children, and life transitions.
Shani Erdman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Massachusetts who has been practicing since 2023. She has an MSW from Columbia University. Shani beholds each person with compassion and curiosity. Using a strengths-based approach, her style is collaborative and relational as she works with individuals toward insights that will lead them toward more authentic and fulfilling lives. Shani integrates psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, trauma-informed, and attachment-based theories into treatment depending on the individual needs of the client.
Her areas of interest include depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, self-worth, interpersonal concerns, parenting, social-emotional development of children, and life transitions.
Shani Erdman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Massachusetts who has been practicing since 2023. She has an MSW from Columbia University. Shani beholds each person with compassion and curiosity. Using a strengths-based approach, her style is collaborative and relational as she works with individuals toward insights that will lead them toward more authentic and fulfilling lives. Shani integrates psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, trauma-informed, and attachment-based theories into treatment depending on the individual needs of the client.
I believe that everyone has the capacity to change, grow, and heal. Making the choice to prioritize your mental health is a brave and often necessary step towards feeling better and living an authentic, fulfilling life. As a therapist, I'm passionate about helping clients understand and accept themselves, while supporting them in making positive changes in their lives.
Clients describe me as warm, compassionate, and genuine. I provide a non-judgmental, welcoming space for clients to gain insight, process emotions, and develop new coping strategies.
I believe that everyone has the capacity to change, grow, and heal. Making the choice to prioritize your mental health is a brave and often necessary step towards feeling better and living an authentic, fulfilling life. As a therapist, I'm passionate about helping clients understand and accept themselves, while supporting them in making positive changes in their lives.
Clients describe me as warm, compassionate, and genuine. I provide a non-judgmental, welcoming space for clients to gain insight, process emotions, and develop new coping strategies.
Limited slots available - Email is the best way to reach me. Holistic & somatic psychotherapy for women of color who are ready for lasting change. I support driven women who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or out of sync—whether due to perfectionism, people-pleasing, self-sabotage, relationship stress, work stress, caregiver fatigue, chronic health issues, or a restless mind. Many clients have awareness but want embodied relief that helps them shift from surviving to thriving. Together, we’ll clear what’s holding you back so you can reconnect with your authentic self, regain clarity, and feel lighter, calmer, and open to new possibilities.
Limited slots available - Email is the best way to reach me. Holistic & somatic psychotherapy for women of color who are ready for lasting change. I support driven women who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or out of sync—whether due to perfectionism, people-pleasing, self-sabotage, relationship stress, work stress, caregiver fatigue, chronic health issues, or a restless mind. Many clients have awareness but want embodied relief that helps them shift from surviving to thriving. Together, we’ll clear what’s holding you back so you can reconnect with your authentic self, regain clarity, and feel lighter, calmer, and open to new possibilities.
Nofar has experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma related diagnoses and other life experiences.
Nofar helps individuals find their own strength and agency so they can better manage life's obstacles and challenges.
Nofar has experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma related diagnoses and other life experiences.
Nofar helps individuals find their own strength and agency so they can better manage life's obstacles and challenges.
Accepting New Clients as of 05/01/2026
Sometimes the hardest step is reaching out for help when we need it. As a therapist, it is very important to me to provide a uniquely comfortable (and at times – fun!) approach to sessions. It can be difficult to talk about some of life’s challenges, so my goal is to be there to help you through it – in a way that works and feels right for you.
We all have the tools within us to manage our mood, emotions, and relationships. My job is to empower you to identify and cultivate your strengths and interests to improve connections with yourself and others.
Accepting New Clients as of 05/01/2026
Sometimes the hardest step is reaching out for help when we need it. As a therapist, it is very important to me to provide a uniquely comfortable (and at times – fun!) approach to sessions. It can be difficult to talk about some of life’s challenges, so my goal is to be there to help you through it – in a way that works and feels right for you.
We all have the tools within us to manage our mood, emotions, and relationships. My job is to empower you to identify and cultivate your strengths and interests to improve connections with yourself and others.
A decision to consider psychotherapy suggests you are experiencing difficulties in life which you hope a professional can help with. Perhaps you have noticed some repeating patterns that get in the way of love or work but do not understand why. I am a trained psychoanalyst who has had a psychotherapy practice for over thirty years. I work with individual adults and have additional training in couples therapy. My style is responsive and interactive. I ascribe to the value of firm therapist-patient boundaries. This practice helps to facilitate a safe space which is essential if the work is to proceed.
A decision to consider psychotherapy suggests you are experiencing difficulties in life which you hope a professional can help with. Perhaps you have noticed some repeating patterns that get in the way of love or work but do not understand why. I am a trained psychoanalyst who has had a psychotherapy practice for over thirty years. I work with individual adults and have additional training in couples therapy. My style is responsive and interactive. I ascribe to the value of firm therapist-patient boundaries. This practice helps to facilitate a safe space which is essential if the work is to proceed.
You may be experiencing anxiety, stress, or depression that makes it difficult to stay present, manage relationships, or adapt to important life or career transitions.
I specialize in evidence-based CBT for anxiety, stress, depression, and life or career transitions. I help clients break unhelpful cycles of worry and low mood by targeting the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. My approach offers structured tools, clear strategies, and lasting skills to restore balance, resilience, and control.
You may be experiencing anxiety, stress, or depression that makes it difficult to stay present, manage relationships, or adapt to important life or career transitions.
I specialize in evidence-based CBT for anxiety, stress, depression, and life or career transitions. I help clients break unhelpful cycles of worry and low mood by targeting the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. My approach offers structured tools, clear strategies, and lasting skills to restore balance, resilience, and control.
-LGBTQ issues, Gender identity and expression,Mood and anxiety disorders, Elder and caregiver issues, Sexual compulsivity and sex positivity issues.
Chris Medeiros is in private practice and has been a psychotherapist since 1990, working at a variety of settings from clinics to academia. He works with adult individuals and groups. His approach incorporates mindfulness/self-compassion practice, psychodynamic and cognitive behavior therapy, and spiritual development.
-LGBTQ issues, Gender identity and expression,Mood and anxiety disorders, Elder and caregiver issues, Sexual compulsivity and sex positivity issues.
Chris Medeiros is in private practice and has been a psychotherapist since 1990, working at a variety of settings from clinics to academia. He works with adult individuals and groups. His approach incorporates mindfulness/self-compassion practice, psychodynamic and cognitive behavior therapy, and spiritual development.
Discomfort or uncertainty brought on by depression, anxiety, grief, early trauma, career shifts or financial stress can throw one off balance and make life feel hard.
For over 25 years I have worked with individuals from a broad spectrum of backgrounds giving me insight and compassion for many of the challenges with which people struggle everyday. I am particularly interested in early attachments between children and their parents as these relationships reverberate throughout people's lives.
Discomfort or uncertainty brought on by depression, anxiety, grief, early trauma, career shifts or financial stress can throw one off balance and make life feel hard.
For over 25 years I have worked with individuals from a broad spectrum of backgrounds giving me insight and compassion for many of the challenges with which people struggle everyday. I am particularly interested in early attachments between children and their parents as these relationships reverberate throughout people's lives.
My clinical areas of focus include depression, anxiety, substance use, and adjustment to medical illness.
Outside of my private practice, I am a clinical psychologist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and faculty at Harvard Medical School. I work with individuals coping with cancer and conduct psychosocial oncology research. I completed my psychology internship at McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School.
My clinical areas of focus include depression, anxiety, substance use, and adjustment to medical illness.
Outside of my private practice, I am a clinical psychologist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and faculty at Harvard Medical School. I work with individuals coping with cancer and conduct psychosocial oncology research. I completed my psychology internship at McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School.
I will work with you to improve your relationships, learn how to advocate for yourself and build self-confidence, and work through trauma. I especially enjoy working with LGBTQIA+ identified folks and empowering them to live authentically and confidently in a world that may not always understand or support their experiences. I believe that everyone deserves to feel seen, heard, and supported. My goal as a therapist is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your emotions, learn new skills, and work towards living your best life.
I will work with you to improve your relationships, learn how to advocate for yourself and build self-confidence, and work through trauma. I especially enjoy working with LGBTQIA+ identified folks and empowering them to live authentically and confidently in a world that may not always understand or support their experiences. I believe that everyone deserves to feel seen, heard, and supported. My goal as a therapist is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your emotions, learn new skills, and work towards living your best life.
I have expertise in treating trauma, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and body image.
I help foster hope and confidence that change is possible. I start by gaining a complete picture of each person and learning what's important to them and what is truly motivating. I guide them in understanding their personal patterns and increasing self-acceptance while also finding inroads to begin to make change. Together, we find new and more effective approaches for managing life's challenges.
I have expertise in treating trauma, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and body image.
I help foster hope and confidence that change is possible. I start by gaining a complete picture of each person and learning what's important to them and what is truly motivating. I guide them in understanding their personal patterns and increasing self-acceptance while also finding inroads to begin to make change. Together, we find new and more effective approaches for managing life's challenges.
I specialize in working with adults who are struggling with anxiety, work-life balance, relationships, and parenting.
At work, you know you’re underpaid, yet still go above and beyond for employers and colleagues who don’t appreciate it. At home, you’re the one expected to manage things and keep up with chores, while your partner only contributes when they’re directly asked. If you have kids, you feel guilty about ever needing a break. Though you think you “should” be able to handle all of this, the cumulative exhaustion you feel from a lifetime of taking on more than you have time or energy for is starting to show. Let me assure you that not only is it okay to admit you’re having a tough time — it’s the first step in actually feeling better.
I specialize in working with adults who are struggling with anxiety, work-life balance, relationships, and parenting.
At work, you know you’re underpaid, yet still go above and beyond for employers and colleagues who don’t appreciate it. At home, you’re the one expected to manage things and keep up with chores, while your partner only contributes when they’re directly asked. If you have kids, you feel guilty about ever needing a break. Though you think you “should” be able to handle all of this, the cumulative exhaustion you feel from a lifetime of taking on more than you have time or energy for is starting to show. Let me assure you that not only is it okay to admit you’re having a tough time — it’s the first step in actually feeling better.
I provide therapy to adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, grief, post-partum depression, pregnancy loss, infertility, eating disorders, relationship problems, family issues, academic and occupational stress, life transitions, and physical illness.
I believe everyone has the power to heal, grow, and change through therapy. By listening attentively, non-judgmentally, and compassionately, I provide a space where clients feel safe sharing their stories. My therapeutic approach is collaborative, strength-based, and holistic. It is informed by psychodynamic, relational, and cognitive-behavioral theories.
I provide therapy to adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, grief, post-partum depression, pregnancy loss, infertility, eating disorders, relationship problems, family issues, academic and occupational stress, life transitions, and physical illness.
I believe everyone has the power to heal, grow, and change through therapy. By listening attentively, non-judgmentally, and compassionately, I provide a space where clients feel safe sharing their stories. My therapeutic approach is collaborative, strength-based, and holistic. It is informed by psychodynamic, relational, and cognitive-behavioral theories.
I am a strong believer in using mindfulness when approaching issues like anxiety and depression.
My approach to treatment is to create a space that is supportive and empathetic so that the client will be in a place to build rapport, explore issues that are interfering with their quality of life, and develop a better sense of goals and the means to reach them. I operate from a Strength-based and Cognitive-behavioral therapy lens with elements of other modalities.
I am a strong believer in using mindfulness when approaching issues like anxiety and depression.
My approach to treatment is to create a space that is supportive and empathetic so that the client will be in a place to build rapport, explore issues that are interfering with their quality of life, and develop a better sense of goals and the means to reach them. I operate from a Strength-based and Cognitive-behavioral therapy lens with elements of other modalities.
People often seek psychotherapy when they feel overwhelmed and have reached a breaking point. They want to feel more grounded in who they are and the choices they make. Therapy offers a dedicated space to identify, understand and eventually transform painful experiences that have lead to suffering and frustration. I am committed to creating a collaborative and open-minded atmosphere where you can come to know yourself more fully.
People often seek psychotherapy when they feel overwhelmed and have reached a breaking point. They want to feel more grounded in who they are and the choices they make. Therapy offers a dedicated space to identify, understand and eventually transform painful experiences that have lead to suffering and frustration. I am committed to creating a collaborative and open-minded atmosphere where you can come to know yourself more fully.
These include depression, anxiety, substance use, motivation, and assertiveness.
Outside of his private practice, Dr. Green is the Chief of Clinical Operations at the O'Connor Professional Group, a behavioral health consulting firm offering concierge services to individuals and families. He previously worked at the VA Boston Healthcare System delivering cutting-edge PTSD treatments in research and clinical settings.
These include depression, anxiety, substance use, motivation, and assertiveness.
Outside of his private practice, Dr. Green is the Chief of Clinical Operations at the O'Connor Professional Group, a behavioral health consulting firm offering concierge services to individuals and families. He previously worked at the VA Boston Healthcare System delivering cutting-edge PTSD treatments in research and clinical settings.
My ideal client is someone navigating anxiety, depression, or trauma who feels overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected and is ready to make a change.
I use CBT to help clients manage anxiety, depression, and trauma by identifying unhelpful patterns and building practical coping skills. My approach is warm, structured, and trauma-informed. With experience across clinical and forensic settings, I offer a supportive space for insight, growth and lasting change. I specialize in providing strategies that work.
My ideal client is someone navigating anxiety, depression, or trauma who feels overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected and is ready to make a change.
I use CBT to help clients manage anxiety, depression, and trauma by identifying unhelpful patterns and building practical coping skills. My approach is warm, structured, and trauma-informed. With experience across clinical and forensic settings, I offer a supportive space for insight, growth and lasting change. I specialize in providing strategies that work.
I help people move towards a life where anxiety and emotional pain no longer handcuffs you and prevents you from having relationships, experiences, and emotional well-being.
As an expert providing evidence-based treatments Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), I help people learn how to get unstuck and reclaim their lives.
I help people move towards a life where anxiety and emotional pain no longer handcuffs you and prevents you from having relationships, experiences, and emotional well-being.
As an expert providing evidence-based treatments Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), I help people learn how to get unstuck and reclaim their lives.
I am now providing therapy via telehealth only. As a licensed clinical psychologist with over 25 years experience working with individuals/couples, I often see patients who struggle with unsatisfying family and personal relationships, health problems (e.g. infertility, cancer, chronic pain), grief and loss, and trouble with work and career. Change involves both insight and actual changes in one's behavior. My goal is to create a place where we can work safely to explore the origins of problems and rapidly create positive change in one's life so you can reach your goals. My approach is collaborative, warm, supportive, and active.
I am now providing therapy via telehealth only. As a licensed clinical psychologist with over 25 years experience working with individuals/couples, I often see patients who struggle with unsatisfying family and personal relationships, health problems (e.g. infertility, cancer, chronic pain), grief and loss, and trouble with work and career. Change involves both insight and actual changes in one's behavior. My goal is to create a place where we can work safely to explore the origins of problems and rapidly create positive change in one's life so you can reach your goals. My approach is collaborative, warm, supportive, and active.
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Anxiety Therapists
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
What are the most common types of treatment for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.