Women's Issues Therapists in Burlington, MA

You know that something needs to change, but you don’t know what it is, or how to start. You have been told that you are “too sensitive" or "too emotional” and feel like no one else experiences the world the way you do. You find yourself feeling overwhelmed by everyone and everything much of the time. If you can relate to this, I am here to help. My goal is to work with you in a way that is empowering, compassionate and collaborative. I meet you where you are. I strive to help you identify and use your inner resources to turn your perceived “flaws” into strengths.

I am a therapist who specializes in working with and treating women's issues. This includes working with young women struggling with anxiety, relationships, and possibly transitioning into new areas of life like graduating college or starting a new career. I am also passionate about working with new or seasoned moms, pregnancy, parenting, postpartum anxiety, depression, OCD, or those experiencing anger or mom rage.

Shauna Gorham is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Massachusetts who has been practicing since 2022. She graduated with her Master’s in Social Work from Salem State University and received a Bachelor of Science in Public Health with a minor in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Shauna has provided counseling in many different settings, including public schools, non-profits, inpatient psychiatric units, residential homes, and university counseling centers.

I am interested in working with clients who want to show up to make gradual improvements in their personal and interpersonal relationships and lives. Ideally, my clients come from a variety of backgrounds and carry vastly different experiences; however, all possess a desire for exploring and healing wounds.

My ideal client leads with curiosity and seeks authentic reconnection with self. They have a desire to express their thoughts and emotions in connection to their experiences. My ideal client hopes to build self-esteem, self-confidence, and coping skills to navigate their emotions, relationships, and life experiences. My ideal client has a willingness to change through open, honest communication and collaboration towards the development of their therapeutic goals. My ideal client's intention is to improve their relationship with themselves and others and enhance their overall quality of life.

I enjoy working with people who are experiencing life transitions, changing careers, going through grief or loss, experiencing anxiety, looking for support with trauma, developing coping skills, or just seeking support with the messiness of life. I want to work with clients who are motivated to engage in self-reflection and make a commitment to creating space for themselves to work through their current patterns that are no longer serving them. I meet the person where they are at and understand what ways they would like to make changes in their life.

Sometimes we are faced with what seem like impossible situations. Where there seems to be no way through. I hope to work with clients who may be facing their "Red Sea" and are looking to find a way through, whether that be with prayer, setting and working towards goals, or looking into specific areas of their lives- past or present- that are challenging them in their move forward in life, or a combination of approaches.

I believe the therapeutic relationship is where the real magic lies. I work with clients around attachment issues/relationships, anxiety, depression, trauma, and psychogenic physical symptoms. A focus will be on how we relate to the people in our lives, looking through a lens of personal history as well as identities like race, gender, sexuality, and class. If there is an area of your life you are distressed by, curious about, or feel needs to change- let’s explore it. Let me work alongside you to find relief from shame, uncover ambivalence, and re-write your story. A restored sense of liberation is possible.

I’m a clinical social worker who’s all about creating a warm and safe environment for you to feel seen, heard, and supported. With an empathetic approach, I’m here to help you explore your thoughts and emotions, and together we’ll set goals to achieve the changes you’re looking for. I enjoy assisting clients with a variety of challenges from anxiety and stress, to life transitions, self-esteem issues, parenting concerns, relationship issues and more. My approach blends talk therapy with evidence-based techniques, empowering clients to develop practical coping strategies, boost self-awareness, and overcome obstacles.

Are you high-functioning at work and wish you could apply those same skills to your relationship issues or struggles with recent life changes? Do you wish you could find that same level of motivation and confidence you experience professionally when it comes to making changes in your personal life? Do you find yourself taking care of everyone else, but have a hard time being kind to yourself?

Hi, I am Lisa Massaro, LMFT providing virtual sessions. I am a Christian therapist and Certified Life Coach. I work with women ages 18 and up. My passion is helping them learn to stand strong in their individual beauty, spiritual strength and confident voice. you ever looked in the mirror and thought to yourself: "I used to be more adventurous. I had more courage to advocate for myself and set appropriate boundaries. I took better care of my physical, spiritual and emotional self. I used to nurture my friendships. I said I DO and then gained all this weight! Where did I go?"

My practice is rooted in building trusting relationship with clients and intersecting spirituality with evidence based psychology. Let my 20+ years experience as a licensed counselor and trained spiritual director empower you with clearer perspective, concrete tools to make change and skills to sustain stronger relationships. If you struggle with anxiety, grief or transition; suffer estrangement from an adult child or experience the life-long effects of abuse from your past, I can help you. Together we will target the issues, learn coping skills and create an action plan opens options for greater confidence and deeper peace.

***OFFERING TELEHEALTH and OFFICE VISITS! Family Counseling Associates is proud to provide the highest level of outpatient counseling services. Whether you would benefit from individual therapy, couples or family therapy or therapy for your child, we are here to help. Family Counseling Associates is a comprehensive counseling center providing mental health care for Burlington MA, Andover MA, and Danvers MA. We are also proud to service communities in Bedford NH and Exeter NH.

Sometimes we find ourselves feeling stuck, unhappy, or confused. We may be aware of a sense of unease, as if something is not quite right. Therapy can provide clarity and tools to help you navigate difficult emotions. If you find yourself in challenging situations arising from depression, anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions or addiction, it may be time to reach out for support. It’s important to know that we can learn to think and feel differently.

Clients struggling with anxiety, depression, BPD, trauma, relationship issues are areas I have much experience addressing.

I believe in the transformative power of psychotherapy, and through my work, I have had the privilege to walk alongside a myriad of different people in every stage of recovery from mental health challenges, substance use disorders, trauma and emotional pain. My approach is practical and solution-focused. The clinical relationship is the foundation of any therapeutic process and once this is in place, I apply post-modern theory and evidenced based practice in order to meet each person at their level of need and desire for change.

I am Dr.Denise a clinician in practice of psychological counseling and Art Therapy for approximately 30 years. I work with most all age groups a from children to adults. I specialize in working with folks who are in all the different stages of Grief/Loss and Bereavement Issues and also specialize in trauma related issues. I enjoy working with people and look forward to helping you help yourself to the best optimal level of functioning for your lives, through individualized therapeutic interventions.

You should pat yourself on the back for taking this first step. Counseling may seem scary but continuing to push aside our struggles can be even scarier. I have extensive experience working with children, teens, adults, couples and families facing the challenges that many of us confront. I consider each client to be the expert of their own experience. I will offer empathy, validation, and a collaborative approach to each session. I am honored by the courage that each client has shown me in sharing their story and struggles. Life can bring us joy and pain- both are okay.

I am a Massachusetts-Licensed Mental Health Counselor and I love my job. I began this journey in NYC, receiving my undergraduate degree in Psychology from Queens College. After moving to New Hampshire, I pursued my MEd from UNH and a second Masters’ (MS) in Addiction Counseling. I rounded off my studying with my CAGS from Rivier University in Nashua, NH. This allowed me to work in the education, and/or clinical fields, with the dual-diagnosed population, as well as teach Psychology at NCC.