Couples Counseling Therapists in Brookline, MA
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Kristen Mclaughlin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I believe in using a strength-based approach in working with children, adolescents, and adults. I have experience working with individuals,
couples
and families. I will work collaboratively with you to set goals to help achieve a better lifestyle and improve mental health symptoms. I have experience working with a variety of different problems such as depression, mood disorders, anxiety,
relationship
difficulties, women's issues, family stressors, loss and grief.

Belinda Friedrich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified
Verified
My clients include students and professionals who are
couples
eager for change, families in transition, and individuals experiencing stress.
I work with individuals,
couples
and families. The decision to enter therapy is a significant decision, and finding someone you feel comfortable working with is important. Most often, my clients have pursued therapy when personal efforts were not bringing them the success they wanted. My style is described as caring and supportive, while offering direct and active tools to bring you to your goals.

Gabriela Perez-Gil
Counselor, MA
Verified
Verified
I also see
couples
and have experience with Divorce issues.
In today's world, which is advancing at an unreachable pace, we are being invaded by information, experiences and news difficult to assimilate. In turn, bewildered in a new questioning of values that seemed to be our guide, and pushed to learn new ways of relating, we all suffer from a certain level of stress and in some cases even depression. I am psychoanalytically trained and committed to generate the environment for you to find yourself safe and comfortable to talk about everything you need. Bi Lingual-Cultural (Espanol/English)

Lauren S. Berly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
My strength lies in building an empathic
relationship
with you while helping you move through your life stages successfully and mindfully.
I believe that a person's ability to change or grow or adapt to difficult situations is present inside them. Depression, anxiety and poor coping strategies can get in the way. My job as your therapist is to help you build your self esteem and belief in yourself and increase your sense of optimism and control over your life. With new insights, your ability to take action will increase.

Amy G Fleischer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I am a seasoned psychotherapist, with 25 plus years of Clinical experience. I have worked extensively with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, feelings of isolation, grief,
relationship
issues, and life stage transitions. Individuals and families facing parenting and adoption challenges are an additional focus of my practice. I also offer psychodynamically oriented Clinical Supervision to therapists at all levels of experience. I am committed to working with you to ensure therapy is financially accessible.

Laura J Burnham
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I enjoy working with adults, adolescents, children, and
couples
from diverse backgrounds.
Life is challenging and beautiful, and so confusing. We strive toward meaning and connection. Yet, often we feel stuck as we struggle to overcome internal and external barriers to the life we want to lead. Therapy can provide a safe environment to work through difficulties, cope with intense feelings, and move toward positive change. In my approach to counseling, you will find warm support, as well as encouragement to look inward and take action at your own pace. I will listen to you carefully, and if needed, respectfully challenge you to take responsibility for your life, while letting go of self-blame.

Rodrigo Barahona
Counselor, PsyaD
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
The people I work with are seeking assistance for a variety of issues, from getting to know themselves more deeply, to depression, anxiety, trauma,
relationship
problems, and loss.
I am an experienced psychoanalyst and psychotherapist in private practice in Brookline, Massachusetts. Throughout my training and career, I have worked with adults and adolescents in hospital, outpatient and private practice settings. I am engaged in scholarship, such as publishing and presentations, and supervise the work of other clinicians. I have also been an instructor at the Psychoanalytic Institute of New England, and am a faculty member at the Boston Psychoanalytic Society and Institute and the Massachusetts Institute of Psychoanalysis.
Not accepting new clients

Jennifer Bowman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I believe that respect, understanding, and honesty are paramount to any healthy
relationship
.
I believe that the therapeutic rapport is key to success. I am eclectic with my approach and draw upon cognitive, behavioral, attachment, schema approaches, and EMDR. I am client-centered and believe that each individual has the ability to create a meaningful and fulfilling life.

Linda Fleger-Berman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, BCD
Verified
Verified
Together we can discover and develop your inherent strengths so that you can heal, recover, grow and live a fulfilling life. Offering a mature, warm and trusting therapeutic
relationship
, I take an eclectic approach: integrating Clinical Hypnosis, Psychodynamic therapy, Attachment based therapy (click above on website for details), Bioenergetics, and EMDR (Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing).
Understanding that healing has a spiritual dimension, I have practiced meditation for 14 yrs.
Adolescents, Adults and Elderly. Individuals,
Couples
and Families.
Resolve
Relationship
issues,Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and Abuse,Addictions and Co-dependence, Loss and Grief. Realize creative potential and more.
The first step is the hardest. Call (617)738-9480.

Youngsuk Kim
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
You and I will work collaboratively to tailor the sessions and treatment to your individual/
relationship
needs as they evolve throughout our work together.
Independent of my job at MGH/Harvard Medical School as a staff clinical psychologist, I see clients in my private practice. I provide video telehealth only. I have extensive experience treating adults and 65+ suffering from anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, trauma, grief and loss, adjustment difficulties, low self-esteem, stresses associated with
relationship
and family conflicts, and educational and occupational concerns. I also have experience working with health professionals, high-functioning autism, late teens, and military service members. I am licensed in MA and RI.

Shannon Mackey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I work with individuals and
couples
and provide parent support and guidance - in conjunction with child work and for parents whose child is seeing a different clinician.
I have experience helping people of diverse backgrounds and identities in various stages of life, including adolescents, young adults, middle adults, and older adults, as they explore issues that arise through transitions, losses, daily stresses, and changing relationships as well as experiences of grief, trauma, family issues, identity exploration, divorce, infertility, depression, and anxiety. Different phases of life can bring new challenges or raise old concerns that we thought were behind us. I assist people in exploring their current worries in response to specific goals as well as the desire for deeper understanding.
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Jeffrey E Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
Psychotherapy can be invaluable in helping people recognize and change painful patterns of behavior. I work to create a space in which clients can face life's internal and external challenges with grace and humor. I offer over 25 years of experience as a psychotherapist working with a very wide range of adults and
couples
. I have worked in community mental health and hospital settings and am comfortable treating serious mood disorders. My office is conveniently located in Brookline between Allston and Coolidge Corner. Please call me at 617-739-1619 for a free phone consultation.

Katie Kaplan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
The most important aspect of treatment is the
relationship
between the therapist and the client.
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.

Christopher Pagano
Psychologist
Verified
Verified
I work with children, adolescents, college students, adults,
couples
and families.
Children and adults alike confront challenges to healthy functioning and personal fulfillment. I aim to create an empathic connection with my clients, enabling them to better understand their emotions and habitual ways of coping with challenges, and to change the patterns of thought and behavior that interfere with reaching their goals and potential. Whether using play therapy with children or talk therapy with adults, I take an active approach to help clients achieve their goals and resolve their problems. When treating children, I work closely with parents, providing careful guidance about how to help their child develop and thrive.

Michael J Zaccardi
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
While specializing in men's issues, anger management, and adolescent populations, I also work individually with women dealing with anxiety, loss and
relationship
issues. With an emphasis on strengthening relationships and self-esteem, therapy is designed for people searching for a more balanced approach to working through change. I offer family therapy, have extended success connecting with male and female adolescence whose behaviors have been labeled oppositional or explosive, and work with parents/families who struggle with how to relate and communicate with their teenager and each other.

Robert Ross
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in helping men, women, artists, business and trades people, as well as adult children of alcoholics restore diminished or lost connections to their poietic capacity. The word poiesis is from ancient Greek, meaning to make, or to bring forth. In my work, I refer to it as meaning one’s creative capacity to respond to and shape one’s life - as well as one’s capacity to create things i.e. art, woodwork, poetry, a
relationship
, a mindfulness practice, a career, a garden, etc. When we are overwhelmed, our mental health can suffer, sometimes making it difficult for us to respond to life's challenges in a way that works for us.

Claudia J Dupre
Counselor, M Ed, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am most helpful when working with people who have
relationship
issues, family or workplace stress or are having trouble adjusting to or dealing with life’s challenges and circumstances. I am open minded and easy to talk to and connect with. My style is interactive and collaborative. I provide a safe, comfortable, and open space for you to share you challenges, concerns, and burdens. I deliver therapeutic support with compassion, empathy and encouragement. I am really looking forward to meeting you and working with you to help you through your challenges.

Jillian B. Frank, Ph.D.
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
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. My approach is warm, supportive, and actively focused on bringing about lasting change.

Gail Rubin, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I have extensive experience and skills working with adults who are dealing with many different challenges
and life circumstances. My approach is active, collaborative, and sensitive to each individual or couple's needs
and goals, provided within a caring and supportive environment. I enjoy helping clients develop and use their
strengths, coping skills, and understanding in order to make meaningful changes. My areas of
expertise include
relationship
challenges, mood disorders, occupational and life stage
issues, and addictions. I integrate different approaches including psychodynamic, cognitive
behavioral, family systems and mindfulness based therapies.

Tera Hirsch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PhD
Verified
Verified
My specialties include working with clients struggling with eating issues and disorders, body image problems, depression, anxiety,
relationship
issues, divorce, trauma, loss and difficult life transitions.
Entering therapy shows motivation to heal and grow often at a time when one feels most vulnerable. My approach to those seeking help through my practice is one of warmth and respect. I try to create an environment where clients feel free to discuss any problem. In my view the positive connection between therapist and client is essential to success.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.