Women's Issues Therapists in Brookline, MA
Hi, I'm Jenna! I specialize in treating adults experiencing anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
My clinical work is rooted in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for the treatment of anxiety disorders and OCD. ACT supports living well rather than feeling good - meaning that we will focus on adjusting your relationship with your thoughts and feelings through mindfulness, acceptance, and values-based behaviors. We cannot control our thoughts, but we can take charge of our lives in meaningful, empowered, and values-aligned ways!
Hi, I'm Jenna! I specialize in treating adults experiencing anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
My clinical work is rooted in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for the treatment of anxiety disorders and OCD. ACT supports living well rather than feeling good - meaning that we will focus on adjusting your relationship with your thoughts and feelings through mindfulness, acceptance, and values-based behaviors. We cannot control our thoughts, but we can take charge of our lives in meaningful, empowered, and values-aligned ways!
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who has over 7 years of experience in mental health. My specialties include treating PTSD, anxiety management and attachment-based issues in relationships. I utilize a warm, non-judgmental, strengths-based approach to therapeutic healing, seeing the whole person rather than focusing on deficits. I also take a culturally informed approach to therapy through honoring diversity of culture and faith, and experience healing from cultural and religious discrimination.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who has over 7 years of experience in mental health. My specialties include treating PTSD, anxiety management and attachment-based issues in relationships. I utilize a warm, non-judgmental, strengths-based approach to therapeutic healing, seeing the whole person rather than focusing on deficits. I also take a culturally informed approach to therapy through honoring diversity of culture and faith, and experience healing from cultural and religious discrimination.
We all encounter moments in our lives that test our capacity to cope, and cause us to feel ungrounded or overwhelmed. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, intimacy/relationship concerns, family, life transitions, or simply feel like you need a space to talk through the things weighing heavily on your mind and heart, I intend to create a safe and supportive environment to explore the issues impacting you. I offer a calm, authentic, compassionate style and use an eclectic, active, relational approach grounded in psychodynamic training. I'm also trained in EMDR, a powerful modality in treating trauma and other issues.
We all encounter moments in our lives that test our capacity to cope, and cause us to feel ungrounded or overwhelmed. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, intimacy/relationship concerns, family, life transitions, or simply feel like you need a space to talk through the things weighing heavily on your mind and heart, I intend to create a safe and supportive environment to explore the issues impacting you. I offer a calm, authentic, compassionate style and use an eclectic, active, relational approach grounded in psychodynamic training. I'm also trained in EMDR, a powerful modality in treating trauma and other issues.
If you're here, you've already taken an important first step. If you've been feeling anxious, stuck in intrusive thoughts, caught in repetitive behaviors, or constantly second-guessing yourself, you're not alone. Living with OCD or anxiety can be exhausting, often leaving you feeling like your mind is constantly working against you. I specialize in working with teens and adults navigating OCD and anxiety. Together, we'll work to better understand the patterns that keep anxiety and OCD going and develop practical tools to help loosen their grip. Therapy is about more than just managing symptoms it's about helping you.
If you're here, you've already taken an important first step. If you've been feeling anxious, stuck in intrusive thoughts, caught in repetitive behaviors, or constantly second-guessing yourself, you're not alone. Living with OCD or anxiety can be exhausting, often leaving you feeling like your mind is constantly working against you. I specialize in working with teens and adults navigating OCD and anxiety. Together, we'll work to better understand the patterns that keep anxiety and OCD going and develop practical tools to help loosen their grip. Therapy is about more than just managing symptoms it's about helping you.
Finding someone you feel comfortable talking with is important when searching for a good therapist. My clients have described me as genuine and easy to talk to about life challenges. I think of myself as a coach or guide who helps you make connections, learn new ways to manage life and enhance your own unique strengths. My clients would describe my therapeutic style as supportive, nurturing, authentic, active, validating, and insight-building.
Finding someone you feel comfortable talking with is important when searching for a good therapist. My clients have described me as genuine and easy to talk to about life challenges. I think of myself as a coach or guide who helps you make connections, learn new ways to manage life and enhance your own unique strengths. My clients would describe my therapeutic style as supportive, nurturing, authentic, active, validating, and insight-building.
You’ve been holding it together for everyone else. You’ve said ‘yes’, even when you wanted to say ‘no', you’ve been the support that everyone else needed. Now you’re feeling overwhelmed, resentful, and unheard.
The people-pleasing, perfectionism, and not wanting to disappoint anyone has finally taken its toll.
I work with high achieving individuals who look like they have everything figured out but privately struggle with perfectionism and feeling that no matter what they do, it's not good enough.
You’ve been holding it together for everyone else. You’ve said ‘yes’, even when you wanted to say ‘no', you’ve been the support that everyone else needed. Now you’re feeling overwhelmed, resentful, and unheard.
The people-pleasing, perfectionism, and not wanting to disappoint anyone has finally taken its toll.
I work with high achieving individuals who look like they have everything figured out but privately struggle with perfectionism and feeling that no matter what they do, it's not good enough.
Women and girls often suffer in silence—let’s change that. You’ve always been the one who holds it all together, outwardly successful, but inwardly struggling. You may be grappling with anxiety, self-doubt, depression, or burnout from the constant pressure to be perfect. Maybe you’re navigating a major life transition: college, adulthood, motherhood, or loss. You want to feel more grounded and less overwhelmed—but you’re not sure where to start. You’re craving a space where you don’t have to explain or minimize what you’re going through—just show up and feel understood.
Women and girls often suffer in silence—let’s change that. You’ve always been the one who holds it all together, outwardly successful, but inwardly struggling. You may be grappling with anxiety, self-doubt, depression, or burnout from the constant pressure to be perfect. Maybe you’re navigating a major life transition: college, adulthood, motherhood, or loss. You want to feel more grounded and less overwhelmed—but you’re not sure where to start. You’re craving a space where you don’t have to explain or minimize what you’re going through—just show up and feel understood.
I have experience working with adolescents, adults and couples. My theraputic approach is active, change-oriented and focuses on personal effectiveness. I attempt to create a nonjudgemental, positive enviornment in which clients are able to explore their difficulties and achieve a more balanced and fulfilling lifestyle.
I have experience working with adolescents, adults and couples. My theraputic approach is active, change-oriented and focuses on personal effectiveness. I attempt to create a nonjudgemental, positive enviornment in which clients are able to explore their difficulties and achieve a more balanced and fulfilling lifestyle.
I'm so glad you're here, you don't have to face this alone. Are you (or your spouse) pregnant or postpartum? Are you struggling in your adjustment to parenthood? Have you experienced trauma or loss? Are you a high achiever who has worked really hard to get where you wanted and now struggling with perfectionism and anxiety? Are you on the queer spectrum and seeking a provider who will be affirming and experienced in supporting your needs? These are common reasons people seek out my support. With all of my clients, I view our treatment as a vehicle to support you in better understanding yourself.
I'm so glad you're here, you don't have to face this alone. Are you (or your spouse) pregnant or postpartum? Are you struggling in your adjustment to parenthood? Have you experienced trauma or loss? Are you a high achiever who has worked really hard to get where you wanted and now struggling with perfectionism and anxiety? Are you on the queer spectrum and seeking a provider who will be affirming and experienced in supporting your needs? These are common reasons people seek out my support. With all of my clients, I view our treatment as a vehicle to support you in better understanding yourself.
My approach is active, supportive and collaborative. I enjoy working with people dealing with life transitions, relationship issues, career/academic, parenting, grief, chronic illness, disabilities, divorce, remarriage and more. I also like working with people who are creative and/or who have a sense of humor. I usually have only day time appointments and I do not usually see clients on weekends.
My approach is active, supportive and collaborative. I enjoy working with people dealing with life transitions, relationship issues, career/academic, parenting, grief, chronic illness, disabilities, divorce, remarriage and more. I also like working with people who are creative and/or who have a sense of humor. I usually have only day time appointments and I do not usually see clients on weekends.
I am a clinical psychologist in practice for over 25 years. People often look for a therapist when they are experiencing anxiety, sadness, depression, loss, or issues relating to life changes. People want to deal with relationships, school, work, family. and career issues, as well as general feelings of unhappiness. Our work together includes present problems, history, and the changes you would like to see for the future, as well as what seems to be getting in your way.
I am a clinical psychologist in practice for over 25 years. People often look for a therapist when they are experiencing anxiety, sadness, depression, loss, or issues relating to life changes. People want to deal with relationships, school, work, family. and career issues, as well as general feelings of unhappiness. Our work together includes present problems, history, and the changes you would like to see for the future, as well as what seems to be getting in your way.
I offer present- and future-oriented sexuality counseling and educational information tailored to individuals & couples with sexual concerns in a confidential and non-judgmental environment which is designed to empower the client(s) and not the problem. I also provide appropriate external resources while enhancing the internal resources client(s) already have to deal with their sexual concerns. Because of the centrality of sexual experience, this type of work can be transformational in many aspects of a client's life and not just their sexuality. I work as an equal and collaborative partner and am supportive and empathic.
I offer present- and future-oriented sexuality counseling and educational information tailored to individuals & couples with sexual concerns in a confidential and non-judgmental environment which is designed to empower the client(s) and not the problem. I also provide appropriate external resources while enhancing the internal resources client(s) already have to deal with their sexual concerns. Because of the centrality of sexual experience, this type of work can be transformational in many aspects of a client's life and not just their sexuality. I work as an equal and collaborative partner and am supportive and empathic.
Do you feel like your past problems, being cheated on, being left, and being emotionally abused have left you depressed and ruined you for love? Do you feel like no matter what you do you will always be alone in a loveless life or worse, you will settle for a person that's not good for you at all? The real problem is that you haven't made the shifts. When you make the shifts you'll have complete control over who you are with, you will walk away from low-quality people, and you will have defeated your inner dark world that brings you back to trash relationships and into that relationship of outstanding sex that's drama free.
Do you feel like your past problems, being cheated on, being left, and being emotionally abused have left you depressed and ruined you for love? Do you feel like no matter what you do you will always be alone in a loveless life or worse, you will settle for a person that's not good for you at all? The real problem is that you haven't made the shifts. When you make the shifts you'll have complete control over who you are with, you will walk away from low-quality people, and you will have defeated your inner dark world that brings you back to trash relationships and into that relationship of outstanding sex that's drama free.
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.
I have 50+ years of experience as a therapist, life/retirement transition coach/ money and relationship coach, consultant, speaker, writer and group and workshop facilitator. I work with individuals and couples who are dealing with "what's next?" and want help to develop a sense of well-being as they navigate the "second half of life." I am noted for my warmth, humor, "optimistic realism" and strong belief in the importance of living a full life with connection, engagement and purpose and meaning. I also work with college students and adults with a variety of life transition issues.
I have 50+ years of experience as a therapist, life/retirement transition coach/ money and relationship coach, consultant, speaker, writer and group and workshop facilitator. I work with individuals and couples who are dealing with "what's next?" and want help to develop a sense of well-being as they navigate the "second half of life." I am noted for my warmth, humor, "optimistic realism" and strong belief in the importance of living a full life with connection, engagement and purpose and meaning. I also work with college students and adults with a variety of life transition issues.
Life can leave us feeling unsettled or unfulfilled. We may feel lost, anxious, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve us. I believe that a meaningful therapeutic relationship can help to explore life openly, without judgement, and provides an opportunity to understand yourself more clearly. I work with young adults and adults who want to explore transitions in life, manage anxiety and stress, work through challenges in relationships, and heal from past experiences. My hope is that our relationship will help you will feel seen, heard, and valued, allowing room for movement in your life.
Life can leave us feeling unsettled or unfulfilled. We may feel lost, anxious, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve us. I believe that a meaningful therapeutic relationship can help to explore life openly, without judgement, and provides an opportunity to understand yourself more clearly. I work with young adults and adults who want to explore transitions in life, manage anxiety and stress, work through challenges in relationships, and heal from past experiences. My hope is that our relationship will help you will feel seen, heard, and valued, allowing room for movement in your life.
We live in a web of connection. When any of these connections, to ourselves, our values, our loved ones, or work, becomes frayed, we suffer with anxiety, sadness, anger, overwhelm, the feeling of being stuck. I work with people willing to face themselves in order to find healing, meaning, and linkage to their highest spiritual development. You might be undergoing regret about your past, fear of the future, or an inability to find peace in the current moment. Every aspect of your life is worthy of exploration.
We live in a web of connection. When any of these connections, to ourselves, our values, our loved ones, or work, becomes frayed, we suffer with anxiety, sadness, anger, overwhelm, the feeling of being stuck. I work with people willing to face themselves in order to find healing, meaning, and linkage to their highest spiritual development. You might be undergoing regret about your past, fear of the future, or an inability to find peace in the current moment. Every aspect of your life is worthy of exploration.
I believe that all human beings are unique. We are all multi-faceted people, working to find balance within the many roles that we fulfill in our lives. I understand that we often find ourselves feeling as if our lives are stretched so thin that we cannot find that balance necessary to find an easeful life, I'm here to reassure you that you have all the necessary tools inside of you to be able to do just that! I would be honored to be of service as you navigate your personal journey through the many challenges of life.
I believe that all human beings are unique. We are all multi-faceted people, working to find balance within the many roles that we fulfill in our lives. I understand that we often find ourselves feeling as if our lives are stretched so thin that we cannot find that balance necessary to find an easeful life, I'm here to reassure you that you have all the necessary tools inside of you to be able to do just that! I would be honored to be of service as you navigate your personal journey through the many challenges of life.
With over a decade of experience in Outpatient Psychiatric clinics, I have witnessed the human capacity to change and adapt to the challenges life delivers. In therapy, my role is to help clients determine their own path through a crisis, develop skills to manage difficult emotions, and support their overall well being. I strive to help clients see more clearly what their needs are and identify coping strategies to meet them. I tailor my approach to match what my clients need, and have extensive training in present-focused, evidence-based treatment modalities (CBT, DBT and ACT).
With over a decade of experience in Outpatient Psychiatric clinics, I have witnessed the human capacity to change and adapt to the challenges life delivers. In therapy, my role is to help clients determine their own path through a crisis, develop skills to manage difficult emotions, and support their overall well being. I strive to help clients see more clearly what their needs are and identify coping strategies to meet them. I tailor my approach to match what my clients need, and have extensive training in present-focused, evidence-based treatment modalities (CBT, DBT and ACT).
I specialize in women's issues, life transitions, relational issues, anxiety, body image concerns, & adjustment
Accepting NEW clients for virtual appointments! Hi there, I’m Kailey—a warm, easygoing therapist specializing in helping individuals navigate life transitions, address interpersonal dynamics, manage anxiety, improve body image, boost self-esteem, and address women’s issues, utilizing an integrative, humanistic approach.
I specialize in women's issues, life transitions, relational issues, anxiety, body image concerns, & adjustment
Accepting NEW clients for virtual appointments! Hi there, I’m Kailey—a warm, easygoing therapist specializing in helping individuals navigate life transitions, address interpersonal dynamics, manage anxiety, improve body image, boost self-esteem, and address women’s issues, utilizing an integrative, humanistic approach.
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Women's Issues Therapists
How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.
How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.