Female Therapists in Area IV, Cambridge, MA

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Tal Astrachan
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Area IV, Cambridge, MA 02139
People often relate to emotions as obstacles. Research shows emotions can give us valuable information to help guide our actions and to make good decisions. To make use of emotions, we must learn how to identify them, to experience them without becoming too overwhelmed, and to transform emotions that are not useful. I believe this type of learning happens most effectively in the context of a trusting relationship, and that a good psychotherapy relationship can provide an excellent opportunity for this. I help people learn how to relate to their emotions in ways that can be life-enhancing, rather than frightening or overwhelming.
People often relate to emotions as obstacles. Research shows emotions can give us valuable information to help guide our actions and to make good decisions. To make use of emotions, we must learn how to identify them, to experience them without becoming too overwhelmed, and to transform emotions that are not useful. I believe this type of learning happens most effectively in the context of a trusting relationship, and that a good psychotherapy relationship can provide an excellent opportunity for this. I help people learn how to relate to their emotions in ways that can be life-enhancing, rather than frightening or overwhelming.
(617) 981-7917 View (617) 981-7917
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Andrea DeBarros-Jensen
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Area IV, Cambridge, MA 02139  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Dr. DeBarros-Jensen works with adults providing psychotherapy that integrates different approaches. Her areas of interest include: Anxiety, depression, trauma, marginalization stress, identity development, self-compassion, and interpersonal issues. Dr. DeBarros-Jensen also has extensive Health Psychology training, helping people with chronic pain, challenges with medication management, and terminal illness.
Dr. DeBarros-Jensen works with adults providing psychotherapy that integrates different approaches. Her areas of interest include: Anxiety, depression, trauma, marginalization stress, identity development, self-compassion, and interpersonal issues. Dr. DeBarros-Jensen also has extensive Health Psychology training, helping people with chronic pain, challenges with medication management, and terminal illness.
(617) 766-0254 x1 View (617) 766-0254 x1
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Jenny O'Brien
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Area IV, Cambridge, MA 02139
Waitlist for new clients
Dr. O’Brien (she/her) works with adults and specializes in treating a range of issues, including anxiety disorders, trauma, general stress management, life transitions, interpersonal conflict, assertiveness, and identity development. She has a specific interest in working with individuals who identify along the LGBTQIA+ spectrum and particularly with transgender and non-binary individuals who might be at different stages of transition/coming out.
Dr. O’Brien (she/her) works with adults and specializes in treating a range of issues, including anxiety disorders, trauma, general stress management, life transitions, interpersonal conflict, assertiveness, and identity development. She has a specific interest in working with individuals who identify along the LGBTQIA+ spectrum and particularly with transgender and non-binary individuals who might be at different stages of transition/coming out.
(617) 766-0279 View (617) 766-0279
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Virginia Perez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Area IV, Cambridge, MA 02139  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! I’m glad you’re here. I am a licensed therapist with over a decade of clinical experience working with adults from a myriad of backgrounds. I offer a collaborative approach to therapy with warmth, authenticity, and empathy. My primary areas of focus include anxiety, ADHD, depression, disordered eating, career concerns, parental stress, women’s issues, life transitions, and relationship issues. I pride myself on consistent education and self reflection in cultural competency to ensure I am able to justly provide services to all communities especially LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC.
Welcome! I’m glad you’re here. I am a licensed therapist with over a decade of clinical experience working with adults from a myriad of backgrounds. I offer a collaborative approach to therapy with warmth, authenticity, and empathy. My primary areas of focus include anxiety, ADHD, depression, disordered eating, career concerns, parental stress, women’s issues, life transitions, and relationship issues. I pride myself on consistent education and self reflection in cultural competency to ensure I am able to justly provide services to all communities especially LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC.
(339) 329-9670 View (339) 329-9670
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Mayte Forte
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Area IV, Cambridge, MA 02139
Dr. Forte (she/her) works with young adults and adults. Her areas of interest include: Anxiety, depression, working with individuals along the LGBTQIA+ spectrum, including transgender and gender-expansive identities, difficult life transitions, acculturation/adjustment to immigration, interpersonal difficulties, and trauma. She is a warm, affirming therapist who brings authenticity to the therapeutic relationship and whose work emphasizes acceptance and exposure-based treatments, integrating ACT, interpersonal psychotherapy, CBT, and prolonged exposure therapy.
Dr. Forte (she/her) works with young adults and adults. Her areas of interest include: Anxiety, depression, working with individuals along the LGBTQIA+ spectrum, including transgender and gender-expansive identities, difficult life transitions, acculturation/adjustment to immigration, interpersonal difficulties, and trauma. She is a warm, affirming therapist who brings authenticity to the therapeutic relationship and whose work emphasizes acceptance and exposure-based treatments, integrating ACT, interpersonal psychotherapy, CBT, and prolonged exposure therapy.
(781) 630-4481 View (781) 630-4481
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Briana Reid
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Area IV, Cambridge, MA 02139  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Dr. Reid works people coping with trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, adjustment to life transitions, stress management, family caregiver support, issues related to physical health (i.e., smoking cessation, medication adherence, women's health, etc.), and issues related to culture and diversity. Her approach to therapy is relational, person-centered, culturally affirming, trauma-informed, warm with a bit of humor, and she is intentional about developing a meaningful, collaborative relationship with her clients. She aims to help her clients cultivate empowerment with insight, compassion, and new skills.
Dr. Reid works people coping with trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, adjustment to life transitions, stress management, family caregiver support, issues related to physical health (i.e., smoking cessation, medication adherence, women's health, etc.), and issues related to culture and diversity. Her approach to therapy is relational, person-centered, culturally affirming, trauma-informed, warm with a bit of humor, and she is intentional about developing a meaningful, collaborative relationship with her clients. She aims to help her clients cultivate empowerment with insight, compassion, and new skills.
(617) 798-9263 View (617) 798-9263
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Natasha Monique Bolton - Pierre
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Area IV, Cambridge, MA 02139
Have you been feeling sad, hopeless or as if life is overwhelming? Are you wondering if the anxiety and struggles of life will ever get better? I can help you focus on empowering yourself to make the best decisions for your life through hope, help and healing so that you can maintain a fulfilling and rewarding life even in the midst of varying challenges. I have skills in the areas related to depression, anxiety, other mood disorders, grief, suicidal thoughts, self harm, domestic violence and varying other traumas and experiences.
Have you been feeling sad, hopeless or as if life is overwhelming? Are you wondering if the anxiety and struggles of life will ever get better? I can help you focus on empowering yourself to make the best decisions for your life through hope, help and healing so that you can maintain a fulfilling and rewarding life even in the midst of varying challenges. I have skills in the areas related to depression, anxiety, other mood disorders, grief, suicidal thoughts, self harm, domestic violence and varying other traumas and experiences.
(857) 304-0030 View (857) 304-0030
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Cassondra Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Area IV, Cambridge, MA 02139  (Online Only)
With over a decade of experience, I specialize in working with adults of all ages. My therapeutic approach creates a collaborative, supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings in a safe, non-judgmental space. By blending evidence-based practices with a warm, empathetic style, I build trusting relationships to address each client's unique needs and support their personal goals, fostering long-term emotional well-being.
With over a decade of experience, I specialize in working with adults of all ages. My therapeutic approach creates a collaborative, supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings in a safe, non-judgmental space. By blending evidence-based practices with a warm, empathetic style, I build trusting relationships to address each client's unique needs and support their personal goals, fostering long-term emotional well-being.
(508) 501-0259 View (508) 501-0259
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Kristen Bettencourt
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Area IV, Cambridge, MA 02139
With a warm, down-to-earth, supportive, and engaged style, I help clients work through challenges such as anxiety, depression, OCD, relationship difficulties, life transitions, grief, academic and career concerns, and creative blocks. Whether we are working to help you more fully understand yourself; reflecting on patterns that may be getting in your way; processing painful feelings or memories; identifying sources of meaning, purpose, and strength in your life; or exploring aspects of your identity, my goal is for you to feel understood and accepted, and that our time together will make a meaningful difference in your life.
With a warm, down-to-earth, supportive, and engaged style, I help clients work through challenges such as anxiety, depression, OCD, relationship difficulties, life transitions, grief, academic and career concerns, and creative blocks. Whether we are working to help you more fully understand yourself; reflecting on patterns that may be getting in your way; processing painful feelings or memories; identifying sources of meaning, purpose, and strength in your life; or exploring aspects of your identity, my goal is for you to feel understood and accepted, and that our time together will make a meaningful difference in your life.
(617) 849-9901 View (617) 849-9901
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Allison Lurie
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Area IV, Cambridge, MA 02139
Dr. Lurie (she/her) provides evidence-based integrative treatment to adults experiencing anxiety, depression, interpersonal issues, identity-based concerns, chronic low self-esteem, self-compassion challenges, trauma, and stress. She enjoys working with individuals who are exploring and understanding various identities, who have complicated family dynamics, who are navigating stressors in their romantic or interpersonal relationships, and those who are navigating life stressors. Guiding her work is an investigation of identity, power, and privilege both within the therapy room, as well as in her personal life.
Dr. Lurie (she/her) provides evidence-based integrative treatment to adults experiencing anxiety, depression, interpersonal issues, identity-based concerns, chronic low self-esteem, self-compassion challenges, trauma, and stress. She enjoys working with individuals who are exploring and understanding various identities, who have complicated family dynamics, who are navigating stressors in their romantic or interpersonal relationships, and those who are navigating life stressors. Guiding her work is an investigation of identity, power, and privilege both within the therapy room, as well as in her personal life.
(781) 512-7580 View (781) 512-7580
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Selin Kepkep
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Area IV, Cambridge, MA 02139  (Online Only)
Dr. Kepkep works with adults looking for help with depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, life transitions such as divorce, marriage, parenthood, coping with illness, grief and loss. Her approach is relational, person-centered and non-judgmental, integrating a variety of therapeutic approaches including psychodynamic, interpersonal, mindfulness, CBT, and ACT. Dr. Kepkep believes in a holistic approach to psychotherapy, seeking to understand people in the context of their goals, relationships and physical health.
Dr. Kepkep works with adults looking for help with depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, life transitions such as divorce, marriage, parenthood, coping with illness, grief and loss. Her approach is relational, person-centered and non-judgmental, integrating a variety of therapeutic approaches including psychodynamic, interpersonal, mindfulness, CBT, and ACT. Dr. Kepkep believes in a holistic approach to psychotherapy, seeking to understand people in the context of their goals, relationships and physical health.
(781) 667-0666 View (781) 667-0666
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Sarah Hines
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Area IV, Cambridge, MA 02139
Dr. Hines specializes in working with older adolescents and adults. Her specialties include anxiety, depression, ADHD, sports performance, academic performance, managing life transitions, loss, infertility, pre- and post-natal challenges, parenting challenges, and relationship issues. Dr. Hines provides a compassionate and grounding space within which clients can feel safe to explore and change ineffective patterns. Her warm and collaborative approach integrates a variety of therapeutic modalities including CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Psychodynamic, Humanistic, ACT, and Emotion-Focused Therapy to meet each individual's needs.
Dr. Hines specializes in working with older adolescents and adults. Her specialties include anxiety, depression, ADHD, sports performance, academic performance, managing life transitions, loss, infertility, pre- and post-natal challenges, parenting challenges, and relationship issues. Dr. Hines provides a compassionate and grounding space within which clients can feel safe to explore and change ineffective patterns. Her warm and collaborative approach integrates a variety of therapeutic modalities including CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Psychodynamic, Humanistic, ACT, and Emotion-Focused Therapy to meet each individual's needs.
(617) 860-3378 View (617) 860-3378
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Susan Davis MA LMHC
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Area IV, Cambridge, MA 02139
Practicing counseling for over twenty five years has allowed me to develop the skills that result in efficient and permanent change for my clients. Every person is seen as a unique individual, thus solutions for each person will be the optimal ones for their individual situation. Clarity, comfort and the ability to lead a healthy productive life is the heart of my practice. I am compassionate, honest and sensitive to varying needs. Please feel free to talk with me regarding your concerns. I am confident we have the ability and resources to make the changes you desire.
Practicing counseling for over twenty five years has allowed me to develop the skills that result in efficient and permanent change for my clients. Every person is seen as a unique individual, thus solutions for each person will be the optimal ones for their individual situation. Clarity, comfort and the ability to lead a healthy productive life is the heart of my practice. I am compassionate, honest and sensitive to varying needs. Please feel free to talk with me regarding your concerns. I am confident we have the ability and resources to make the changes you desire.
(617) 934-8428 View (617) 934-8428
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Jennifer Gowins
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Area IV, Cambridge, MA 02139
My orientation to therapy is depth-oriented and psychoanalytic, which is adaptable and attuned to each individual person. It is important that we explore the familial and sociopolitical contexts you come from and are currently steeped in. In session, my approach is active, relational, often playful, and collaborative in helping you explore the origins of patterns that no longer work for you. Through the therapy relationship, we endeavor to open up your understanding of how you relate to yourself, to others, and to the world so that you may begin to live more deliberately, freely, and in connection with your goals and desires.
My orientation to therapy is depth-oriented and psychoanalytic, which is adaptable and attuned to each individual person. It is important that we explore the familial and sociopolitical contexts you come from and are currently steeped in. In session, my approach is active, relational, often playful, and collaborative in helping you explore the origins of patterns that no longer work for you. Through the therapy relationship, we endeavor to open up your understanding of how you relate to yourself, to others, and to the world so that you may begin to live more deliberately, freely, and in connection with your goals and desires.
(617) 286-3987 View (617) 286-3987
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Shaadee Samimy
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Area IV, Cambridge, MA 02139
Dr. Samimy (she/her) works with adults and young adults. Her areas of interest include: Anxiety, depression, insomnia, PTSD/trauma, general stress management, and minority stress. Dr. Samimy uses primarily evidence-based treatments, including cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness- based approaches, and flexibly structures treatment based on her clients’ cultural background, values, and learning style. She strives to create a therapeutic space that is safe and affirming, and supports collaboration and mutual learning between herself and her clients.
Dr. Samimy (she/her) works with adults and young adults. Her areas of interest include: Anxiety, depression, insomnia, PTSD/trauma, general stress management, and minority stress. Dr. Samimy uses primarily evidence-based treatments, including cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness- based approaches, and flexibly structures treatment based on her clients’ cultural background, values, and learning style. She strives to create a therapeutic space that is safe and affirming, and supports collaboration and mutual learning between herself and her clients.
(617) 958-5625 View (617) 958-5625
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Jane Paar
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Area IV, Cambridge, MA 02139
Dr. Paar specializes in treating college students, individuals in transitional periods of life, and neurodivergent individuals. She is interested in addressing low self-esteem, hopelessness, difficulties with managing stress, and interpersonal struggles. Dr. Paar is client centered, strengths-based, and relational. She feels a crucial part of treatment success is the match between client and therapist and encourage feedback and questions throughout her work. She is passionate about embracing multicultural perspectives in session, exploring cross-cultural issues, and better understanding the intersectionality of identity.
Dr. Paar specializes in treating college students, individuals in transitional periods of life, and neurodivergent individuals. She is interested in addressing low self-esteem, hopelessness, difficulties with managing stress, and interpersonal struggles. Dr. Paar is client centered, strengths-based, and relational. She feels a crucial part of treatment success is the match between client and therapist and encourage feedback and questions throughout her work. She is passionate about embracing multicultural perspectives in session, exploring cross-cultural issues, and better understanding the intersectionality of identity.
(781) 604-1036 View (781) 604-1036
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Avital Lewis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Area IV, Cambridge, MA 02139  (Online Only)
When life changes happen unexpectedly, it can be hard to reach out for support. It's important to me to be a safe space for those experiencing any range of life shifts, including: personal and relational roadblocks, sexuality issues, life transitions, trauma and grief and loss. I strive to meet my clients where they are, and adapt to their individual needs and framework. I work from a person-centered/ trauma-informed lens, and use strengths-based perspective, mindfulness, and humanistic therapies. I hope to work together to create new patterns of thinking to guide you towards the personal, and professional goals you wish to achieve.
When life changes happen unexpectedly, it can be hard to reach out for support. It's important to me to be a safe space for those experiencing any range of life shifts, including: personal and relational roadblocks, sexuality issues, life transitions, trauma and grief and loss. I strive to meet my clients where they are, and adapt to their individual needs and framework. I work from a person-centered/ trauma-informed lens, and use strengths-based perspective, mindfulness, and humanistic therapies. I hope to work together to create new patterns of thinking to guide you towards the personal, and professional goals you wish to achieve.
(857) 367-0660 View (857) 367-0660
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Danielle Kozanno
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Area IV, Cambridge, MA 02139  (Online Only)
Dr. Kozanno's area's of expertise include: Anxiety, depression, sports performance psychology, identity development, and self-esteem concerns. She also has a keen interest in working with folks who may be experiencing acculturation difficulties, relationship distress, and challenges in higher education. She uses an integrative approach that incorporates psychodynamic, insight- oriented, and cognitive-behavioral therapeutic perspectives while acknowledging multifaceted and intersecting identities.
Dr. Kozanno's area's of expertise include: Anxiety, depression, sports performance psychology, identity development, and self-esteem concerns. She also has a keen interest in working with folks who may be experiencing acculturation difficulties, relationship distress, and challenges in higher education. She uses an integrative approach that incorporates psychodynamic, insight- oriented, and cognitive-behavioral therapeutic perspectives while acknowledging multifaceted and intersecting identities.
(617) 397-7510 View (617) 397-7510
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Monica Young
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Area IV, Cambridge, MA 02139
I believe that a major goal of therapy is to develop an understanding of how we interact with and relate to the important people in our lives in order to create a deeper sense of meaning and purpose. I feel that this kind of self-exploration is especially important for adolescents and young adults as they seek independence. For Individuals and families who are "stuck" in difficult patterns, it can help to have a therapist guide them through struggles so that they can have more fulfilling interactions and experiences with one another.
I believe that a major goal of therapy is to develop an understanding of how we interact with and relate to the important people in our lives in order to create a deeper sense of meaning and purpose. I feel that this kind of self-exploration is especially important for adolescents and young adults as they seek independence. For Individuals and families who are "stuck" in difficult patterns, it can help to have a therapist guide them through struggles so that they can have more fulfilling interactions and experiences with one another.
(617) 712-0957 View (617) 712-0957
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Emily Manus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Area IV, Cambridge, MA 02139
Finding a therapist who makes you feel comfortable and valued is one of the most important parts of successful therapy work. My clients describe me as sincere, caring, and helpful. In session, I am an active and responsive listener ready to provide support and assist with problem-solving, healing, and working to make changes. I practice individual therapy with adults, including college and graduate students, to help them process personal traumas of many types, and to identify and decrease barriers to greater success in many areas of their lives, including relationships, school, work, and family.
Finding a therapist who makes you feel comfortable and valued is one of the most important parts of successful therapy work. My clients describe me as sincere, caring, and helpful. In session, I am an active and responsive listener ready to provide support and assist with problem-solving, healing, and working to make changes. I practice individual therapy with adults, including college and graduate students, to help them process personal traumas of many types, and to identify and decrease barriers to greater success in many areas of their lives, including relationships, school, work, and family.
(617) 657-2250 View (617) 657-2250
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Female Therapists

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?

Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?

It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.