Therapists in Brookline, MA

In these challenging times, you may feel more stress, couples may have tensions. I am here to help and support you. Working in-person and online, couples and clients feel better, like themselves better, make healthier choices, develop self-compassion and compassion for others. I help people and couples work through challenges and emerge more confident, peaceful and happy. My clients grow and feel supported and challenged as they grow. My work helps you identify core patterns, treat yourself kindly, improve your most important relationships, understand and resolve old conflicts and trauma, and feel better. Please start on my Website

People seek therapy when they’re facing a predicament that’s making them suffer or keeping them stuck. Perhaps you’re having difficulty coping with stressful life circumstances. Maybe anxiety is preventing you from pursuing what’s important to you. You may be feeling disconnected from yourself, or want closer relationships. Or perhaps you feel a sense of shame that keeps you from expressing important parts of yourself. Within the safety of a trusting relationship, we’ll explore the predicament that brings you in, working toward deepening your self-understanding and changing unhelpful patterns that are rooted in the past.

Entering therapy shows motivation to heal and grow often at a time when one feels most vulnerable. My approach is one of warmth and respect. I try to create an environment where clients feel free to discuss any problem. While I believe our past experiences inform our present life, I do not believe they define us. Difficult symptoms are often ways we have found to best manage painful emotions, thoughts and body sensations. Unfortunately, 'symptoms' occur when our 'solutions' for managing thoughts and feelings are no longer working for us. I strive to help clients find solutions that work better for them.

Have you found peace yet? “The only way out is in.” Along with alleviating "symptoms", my approach is most effective for individuals who are seeking a deeper understanding of underlying causes and who strive for personal growth. Together, we explore the root of current feelings that led things astray. We can analyze more in-depth of emotional suffering, gain insight into self-awareness, build resilience, and develop better coping mechanisms and secure attachment. Doing so empowers us to reach emotional maturity and enable more fulfilling relationships.

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. My training in DBT, MBT, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Gottmanian couples therapy are the cornerstones of my work improving relationships and well-being. I've aided many badly-bruised relationships. I particularly enjoy working with couples facing trust & communication issues, as well as individuals coping with identity, life-transition, personality & relationship issues. Autism, divorce, narcissism, & men's issues are also specialities.

I firmly believe that growth and change are not only possible but essential aspects of the human experience. Together, we can navigate the complexities of anxiety, depression, and trauma, paving the way for calm and peace to replace feelings of distress. You are capable of overcoming challenges, and I am here to support you every step of the way. I am a dedicated therapist with a passion for facilitating transformative journeys towards healing and growth. I believe in the power of holistic healing and incorporate wellness practices and whole-body approaches into my therapeutic interventions.

I'm a licensed mental health clinician practicing in Brookline, MA. I work with individuals and couples presenting with a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, trauma, chronic illness and relationship challenges. I use strength based, relational, insight-oriented, and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients explore their emotions and behaviors in a nonjudgmental way.

Daniel Beck Group is exclusively focused on the practice of Cognitive Behavior Therapy. All sessions are being conducted by phone or video. We have specific expertise in helping people with health anxiety and current worries with Coronavirus. CBT is action-oriented, practical, rational, and helps patients gain independence and competency in dealing with real-life issues. CBT helps the patient learn effective skills to change the way they think, feel and behave. Unlike many practices which use a variety of modalities, this practice is unique in exclusively focusing on CBT.

The mind is like an iceberg. It floats with one seventh of its bulk above water - Sigmund Freud

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.

The challenges, difficulties, or traumas we encounter in life can make us feel anxious, depressed, vulnerable, or even overwhelmed. Psychotherapy begins with finding someone you can trust, not only to lend a compassionate ear, but also where you can reflect and discuss openly your thoughts, feelings, and actions. I believe in working collaboratively, interactively, and respectfully to create a safe space. By exploring how your ways of coping may have developed and what they may serve, we can help you discover more varied ways of responding to life's struggles, enabling you to feel more hopeful and empowered.

You CAN get 'unstuck' from the past, feel better about yourself, learn new life skills, and set new goals. Difficult life events: breakups, divorce, college, leaving home, illness, loss, and aging can be resolved. Together, as a team, we safely 'unpack' what impacts your life, your decisions, and your relationships. A combination of traditional talk therapy, mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral techniques, guided imagery, and 'stress busters' are just some of the personally tailored tools to meet your individual needs as you move toward a more fulfilling life. We focus on hope, strengths, possibilities, and self-empowerment.

My therapy work is largely focused on people actively engaged in affecting the world around them; including those active in social change efforts; entrepreneurs; and researchers, teachers, and technical and supervisory professionals. I help those concerned about promoting social change to work on their personal issues in a climate supportive of their activism. I am also aware of the difficulties researchers and other professionals sometimes feel in psychotherapy that may feel alien. I bring this awareness to therapy, while helping those involved in administrative roles navigate the complexities of working with others who sometimes have very different personal styles.

I have worked with people who have anxiety, depression, trauma, obsessions, compulsions, phobias, and panic. People come to me to work on relationships in order to resolve conflicts that are having a negative impact on them. These relationships may be significant others, spouse, child, parent, roommate, or co-worker.

My vision at Integrative Psychological Services, a boutique-style practice, is to slow things down and provide my energy and full attention to supporting you. With a background in Neuroscience and Mental Health Counseling, I offer kind, compassionate, and science-backed treatment. All of my clients receive an intimate and attentive counseling experience. By keeping my practice small and intimate, you won't get lost in the shuffle.

I appreciate the courage it takes to seek out help at a time of vulnerability and hope that I can be helpful to you. I have over 20 years of clinical experience working with adults, young adults and couples. I believe that we all have the capacity to change and heal. At the same time, difficult life circumstances can get in the way, leaving us feeling stuck, lonely, and unable to develop or access our strengths. I see therapy as a collaborative effort with the goal of helping people overcome these obstacles, and feel free to live a fuller and more satisfying life.

As a psychologist and psychoanalyst, I aim to help patients understand the trouble in their lives and make significant changes. I believe it is important to take the time to get to know patients' stories. My approach is both collaborative and challenging. Sometimes this involves helping people look at parts of themselves that are painful, or hard to see clearly. Many patients benefit from long-term, intensive therapy, while others find that shorter-term therapy helps them solve immediate problems.

I provide psychotherapy for adults with advanced training in anxiety, sex therapy, and women's mental health. I have trained in behavioral therapies (CBT & DBT) and psychodynamic psychotherapy in various settings, including outpatient, partial, and inpatient. I pride myself on using humor and empathy to help clients push through their struggles. I encourage clients to explore their goals for seeking change and support them in finding the motivation, insight and skills to cope.

The transformational “magic” in therapy occurs when an alliance develops between therapist and client—when you feel truly seen, heard, and understood. I am here to listen deeply and journey alongside you as we discover ways to help you to get beyond patterns and behaviors that no longer serve you and move into a more hopeful, satisfying, and life-affirming future. Over the years, I've worked with couples, families, and individuals to address issues including but not limited to depression, anxiety, family conflict, grief/loss, trauma, school issues, sexual orientation, aging, infertility, pregnancy, and self-esteem.