Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Brookline, MA

The decision to seek therapy is often one people consider for a long time before making the first call. It's very important to me to make that initial contact as comfortable as possible, knowing that sharing painful emotions and experiences with a stranger is very difficult. I help clients identify what they want to gain from a therapy experience, and provide feedback all along the way to make sure we're working towards those goals. I feel very fortunate to be able to help enable people to enjoy more satisfying and fuller lives.

Believing that all therapy starts by building a detailed understanding of each person in the context of a developing therapeutic relationship, I will work with you collaboratively to develop a plan for your success based on your specific goals. Often, this plan includes enhancing knowledge, increasing self-awareness, and learning new skills. I offer an integration of therapeutic approaches, including relational (focusing on interpersonal interactions), mindfulness (emphasizing awareness and attention to one's experience), and cognitive-behavioral techniques (focusing on the impact of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors).

I am a warm, interactive, and supportive licensed clinical therapist who approaches each client as a whole person. I provide psychotherapy to individuals and couples who are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, eating disorders, relationship problems, family issues, academic and occupational stress, trauma , and life transitions. I use relational, insight-oriented, and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients explore their emotions and behaviors without judgement. My goal is to help clients gain insight, understand how their past experiences influence the present, and develop a better understanding of themselves.

My approach to working with clients starts with treating people with respect, professionalism, and compassion. I come from a clinical background of work in community mental health clinics, private counseling centers, and college counseling settings. I work with adult individuals experiencing a variety of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, "personality disorders", PTSD , complex trauma , relational and anger problems, marital distress, and more. I accept Blue Cross Blue Shield only, and for people wishing not to use insurance, I offer a sliding fee scale if needed. For military and families, I am an giveanhour.org provider. I no longer accept Medicare insurances.

I help create an inviting and open atmosphere, so together we can unpack what is happening in your relationships and with yourself. I work with children and adults that have experienced trauma , depression, anxiety, and identity concerns.

My goal is to work collaboratively with my clients to help them achieve their personal goals, using a combination of "talk therapy", visualization techniques, relaxation, cognitive-behavioral strategies and targeted homeworks. I provide individual therapy to adults of all ages, helping people to resolve depression, anxiety, past trauma , relationship issues, and other challenges. I have specialty training in EMDR, a therapeutic intervention designed to help heal the lasting impact of trauma .