Parenting Therapists in Brookline, MA
Elena Lapadula is a Clinical Psychology doctorate student with a focus on child psychology and trauma working toward her PsyD at William James College in Newton, Massachusetts. Elena’s career in mental health began with a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Hobart and William Smith Colleges, where she then went on to work in therapeutic settings primarily with teenagers, adolescents and young adults with a wide range of emotional and behavioral difficulties.
Elena Lapadula is a Clinical Psychology doctorate student with a focus on child psychology and trauma working toward her PsyD at William James College in Newton, Massachusetts. Elena’s career in mental health began with a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Hobart and William Smith Colleges, where she then went on to work in therapeutic settings primarily with teenagers, adolescents and young adults with a wide range of emotional and behavioral difficulties.
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.
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.
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults, and I especially enjoy working with people seeking support for life transitions, entering adulthood, anxiety, depression, self confidence, identity development, depression, burnout, school related issues, and ADHD. I have experience working as an elementary and middle school counselor, as well as an outpatient therapist, and I am looking forward to working with you!
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults, and I especially enjoy working with people seeking support for life transitions, entering adulthood, anxiety, depression, self confidence, identity development, depression, burnout, school related issues, and ADHD. I have experience working as an elementary and middle school counselor, as well as an outpatient therapist, and I am looking forward to working with you!
I have helped people to build more satisfying relationships, to achieve more success in their careers, and to address parenting issues particularly those associated with adoption.
Do you not have enough satisfaction in your life? Do you wish you were in a relationship? Are you struggling with the one you are in? Do you wish for a better career?
Talking in a therapeutic environment helps people take more control of their lives, allowing them to experience a quality of life that was otherwise impossible. It is rewarding to see this type of change take place with my clients.
I have helped people to build more satisfying relationships, to achieve more success in their careers, and to address parenting issues particularly those associated with adoption.
Do you not have enough satisfaction in your life? Do you wish you were in a relationship? Are you struggling with the one you are in? Do you wish for a better career?
Talking in a therapeutic environment helps people take more control of their lives, allowing them to experience a quality of life that was otherwise impossible. It is rewarding to see this type of change take place with my clients.
Psychoanalysis offers a space to discover your true self, build meaningful connections, and find joy in life. It is a way of developing your inner life; as that inner world grows, suffering softens, and your outer life begins to shift.
Many people know what they want to change, yet feel stuck. Together, we explore your experience to understand and transform what holds you back. Whether you’re facing depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship struggles, or questions of identity and meaning, change is possible.
Psychoanalysis offers a space to discover your true self, build meaningful connections, and find joy in life. It is a way of developing your inner life; as that inner world grows, suffering softens, and your outer life begins to shift.
Many people know what they want to change, yet feel stuck. Together, we explore your experience to understand and transform what holds you back. Whether you’re facing depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship struggles, or questions of identity and meaning, change is possible.
My approach to therapy is described as empathetic, warm, engaging and collaborative. I am passionate about helping people build connections, gain awareness and be as genuine as they can be. There is a believe that you are the expert on yourself and my hope is to help provide different perspectives and skills using approaches such as, CBT, Solution Focused and Relational Therapy in an effort to grow that expertise. My goal is to provide a space where you can explore what is most important to you in working towards a raised self awareness while working on goals directed towards you being able to navigate your best sense of self.
My approach to therapy is described as empathetic, warm, engaging and collaborative. I am passionate about helping people build connections, gain awareness and be as genuine as they can be. There is a believe that you are the expert on yourself and my hope is to help provide different perspectives and skills using approaches such as, CBT, Solution Focused and Relational Therapy in an effort to grow that expertise. My goal is to provide a space where you can explore what is most important to you in working towards a raised self awareness while working on goals directed towards you being able to navigate your best sense of self.
One of the most important goals in my practice is to foster a warm and genuine empathic environment where my clients can develop a sense of trust and well-being. I am currently focusing on helping clients manage: anxiety, panic attacks, divorce, cross-cultural issues, grief, loss of all kinds. My past and current patients have improved the quality of their relationships, their low self-esteem, harsh critical inner voice, artistic struggles, sports performance difficulties as well as vocational and academic issues.
One of the most important goals in my practice is to foster a warm and genuine empathic environment where my clients can develop a sense of trust and well-being. I am currently focusing on helping clients manage: anxiety, panic attacks, divorce, cross-cultural issues, grief, loss of all kinds. My past and current patients have improved the quality of their relationships, their low self-esteem, harsh critical inner voice, artistic struggles, sports performance difficulties as well as vocational and academic issues.
I am also passionate about supporting women navigating the complexities of infertility, pregnancy and postpartum, as well as parenting.
I provide a warm, nonjudgmental, supportive approach, actively helping you to learn new tools and gain helpful insights. I specialize in evidence-based treatments, tailored to meet your unique needs. I primarily utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), as well as mindfulness and relaxation training.
I am also passionate about supporting women navigating the complexities of infertility, pregnancy and postpartum, as well as parenting.
I provide a warm, nonjudgmental, supportive approach, actively helping you to learn new tools and gain helpful insights. I specialize in evidence-based treatments, tailored to meet your unique needs. I primarily utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), as well as mindfulness and relaxation training.
My ideal clients are neurodiverse adults — ADHD, autistic, or late-diagnosed — who’ve done the therapy, read the books, and still feel stuck. The habits don’t hold. The overwhelm keeps coming back. The gap between insight and action feels impossible to close.
They come to me feeling stuck, not broken — self-aware and motivated, but held back by burnout, executive dysfunction, or a nervous system that needs a different approach. As a solo practitioner, I work directly with every client to build a roadmap that fits how your brain actually works.
My ideal clients are neurodiverse adults — ADHD, autistic, or late-diagnosed — who’ve done the therapy, read the books, and still feel stuck. The habits don’t hold. The overwhelm keeps coming back. The gap between insight and action feels impossible to close.
They come to me feeling stuck, not broken — self-aware and motivated, but held back by burnout, executive dysfunction, or a nervous system that needs a different approach. As a solo practitioner, I work directly with every client to build a roadmap that fits how your brain actually works.
Change is hard, but less so with help. I hope I can be your guide through the change process. I am a clinical psychologist trained in CBT. I have a faculty appointment at Harvard Medical School and am on staff in the Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital. I run a private practice on Sunday mornings and have intermittent availability during the rest of the week. I am comfortable providing treatment in an individual or family context, whichever better fits your needs. I am results driven, but also warm and sensitive.
Change is hard, but less so with help. I hope I can be your guide through the change process. I am a clinical psychologist trained in CBT. I have a faculty appointment at Harvard Medical School and am on staff in the Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital. I run a private practice on Sunday mornings and have intermittent availability during the rest of the week. I am comfortable providing treatment in an individual or family context, whichever better fits your needs. I am results driven, but also warm and sensitive.
I see psychotherapy as a place where healing, insight and meaningful change can take root. I help clients deepen awareness of their thoughts, feelings and behaviors so they can shift the patterns that hold them back from a more fulfilling and intentional life. I believe everyone has the capacity to grow and create a life worth living, and the therapeutic relationship is central to that process. I offer a warm, caring and compassionate environment where clients feel supported as they work toward their goals.
I see psychotherapy as a place where healing, insight and meaningful change can take root. I help clients deepen awareness of their thoughts, feelings and behaviors so they can shift the patterns that hold them back from a more fulfilling and intentional life. I believe everyone has the capacity to grow and create a life worth living, and the therapeutic relationship is central to that process. I offer a warm, caring and compassionate environment where clients feel supported as they work toward their goals.
*** Not Currently Available for Taking Clients - but hopefully soon. Each one of us is strong, resilient and insightful! You are the best resource for figuring out what you most need to build a more fulfilling, happier and connected life. My style is supportive and goal directed. I see the therapeutic process as a collaborative exploration of past obstacles, fears and losses while developing strategies, hopes and ideas to create the life and relationships you desire.
*** Not Currently Available for Taking Clients - but hopefully soon. Each one of us is strong, resilient and insightful! You are the best resource for figuring out what you most need to build a more fulfilling, happier and connected life. My style is supportive and goal directed. I see the therapeutic process as a collaborative exploration of past obstacles, fears and losses while developing strategies, hopes and ideas to create the life and relationships you desire.
Something feels off — not dramatically, just a quiet sense that your life isn't quite aligned with who you really are. You're capable and thoughtful, but your mind rarely rests. The overthinking, the self-doubt, the loop of worry that follows you through your days — it's exhausting. You want to feel lighter. More like yourself. Many of the women I work with struggle with anxiety, obsessive thinking, low self-trust, or a creeping sense of being stuck. They're ready to do more than cope — they want to understand themselves and make real, lasting change.
Something feels off — not dramatically, just a quiet sense that your life isn't quite aligned with who you really are. You're capable and thoughtful, but your mind rarely rests. The overthinking, the self-doubt, the loop of worry that follows you through your days — it's exhausting. You want to feel lighter. More like yourself. Many of the women I work with struggle with anxiety, obsessive thinking, low self-trust, or a creeping sense of being stuck. They're ready to do more than cope — they want to understand themselves and make real, lasting change.
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.
My approach is grounded in a collaborative relationship in which I help people clarify and move towards their goals. I actively work together with clients to help them break free from hurtful patterns, feel more resilient in the face of challenges, and develop a stronger connection with themselves and others. I'm particularly committed to supporting clients in developing greater self-compassion as they find new ways to relate to their inner and outer worlds.
My approach is grounded in a collaborative relationship in which I help people clarify and move towards their goals. I actively work together with clients to help them break free from hurtful patterns, feel more resilient in the face of challenges, and develop a stronger connection with themselves and others. I'm particularly committed to supporting clients in developing greater self-compassion as they find new ways to relate to their inner and outer worlds.
Rhona Chang, LMHC, Expressive Arts Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MA, LMHC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Welcome, and thank you for visiting my page. I’m an Expressive Arts Therapist, EMDR-trained, and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). I believe that everyone holds a unique capacity for healing and growth. Sometimes, we simply need to take the first step and allow ourselves to believe that change is possible.
My approach is grounded in the understanding that the power of creation lives within each of us. As an expressive arts therapist, I offer a safe, caring, and nonjudgmental space where you can explore who you are, especially if you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain.
Welcome, and thank you for visiting my page. I’m an Expressive Arts Therapist, EMDR-trained, and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). I believe that everyone holds a unique capacity for healing and growth. Sometimes, we simply need to take the first step and allow ourselves to believe that change is possible.
My approach is grounded in the understanding that the power of creation lives within each of us. As an expressive arts therapist, I offer a safe, caring, and nonjudgmental space where you can explore who you are, especially if you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain.
You can take charge of whatever transition or pain you are now facing -- whether you struggle with leadership in the Board room or with balancing parenting and child rearing.
I help you manage stress by getting to the heart of your "unfinished business." A client distilled our therapy into 1. increase self awareness and 2. slow down. I share my long form mantra with you: The deeper your well of fear, the less well you hear and the more pain you bear. May I nudge you into being a more compassionate listener to yourself and others?
You can take charge of whatever transition or pain you are now facing -- whether you struggle with leadership in the Board room or with balancing parenting and child rearing.
I help you manage stress by getting to the heart of your "unfinished business." A client distilled our therapy into 1. increase self awareness and 2. slow down. I share my long form mantra with you: The deeper your well of fear, the less well you hear and the more pain you bear. May I nudge you into being a more compassionate listener to yourself and others?
I am a clinical psychologist at Boston Children's Hospital and an assistant professor of psychology at Harvard Medical School. I have a small private practice for children, adolescents, and young adults up to about 25. I am trained in a variety of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). I treat a range of psychiatric diagnoses including depression, anxiety, OCD, phobias, disordered eating, and adjustment concerns. I strive to provide culturally responsive and sensitive care to clients from all backgrounds.
I am a clinical psychologist at Boston Children's Hospital and an assistant professor of psychology at Harvard Medical School. I have a small private practice for children, adolescents, and young adults up to about 25. I am trained in a variety of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). I treat a range of psychiatric diagnoses including depression, anxiety, OCD, phobias, disordered eating, and adjustment concerns. I strive to provide culturally responsive and sensitive care to clients from all backgrounds.
My extensive journey as a counselor has taught me that, wherever one finds oneself in life, lasting change is not only possible, but within reach. As a means of tailoring treatment to each individual's unique circumstances, I draw upon a wide range of clinical approaches. I encourage clients to build upon their own strengths and to tap into their innate desire to flourish. I create a therapeutic space free of judgment or prejudice. I believe that treatment is fundamentally an interactive process in which the client will develop and foster the skills to live fully and with meaning.
My extensive journey as a counselor has taught me that, wherever one finds oneself in life, lasting change is not only possible, but within reach. As a means of tailoring treatment to each individual's unique circumstances, I draw upon a wide range of clinical approaches. I encourage clients to build upon their own strengths and to tap into their innate desire to flourish. I create a therapeutic space free of judgment or prejudice. I believe that treatment is fundamentally an interactive process in which the client will develop and foster the skills to live fully and with meaning.
Deborah Dowd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, DPsa
Brookline, MA 02446
Waitlist for new clients
Psychotherapy allows us to more deeply understand ourselves and our relationships. We can learn to move away from old patterns that can keep us stuck in life, shifting us into healthier, more fulfilling ones.
Psychotherapy allows us to more deeply understand ourselves and our relationships. We can learn to move away from old patterns that can keep us stuck in life, shifting us into healthier, more fulfilling ones.
See more therapy options for Brookline
Nearby Parenting Therapists Searches for Brookline
- Allston
- Boston
- Brighton
- Brookline Village
- Cambridge
- Chestnut Hill
- Dorchester
- Jamaica Plain
- Newton Centre
- Roslindale
- Roxbury
- Watertown