Adults Therapists in Cambridge, MA

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and also a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor I (LADC). I have a Masters of Education in mental health, addictions, and marriage and family therapy. I have worked with families, adolescents and adults for over the last 10 years in outpatient, in-home therapy settings, detox/inpatient rehab and hospital settings. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Family Systems Therapy.

I am an experienced bicultural licensed psychotherapist and psychoanalyst in private practice in Cambridge, Massachusetts. I provide individual and couples treatment to adults that consult for emotional and relational struggles that stem from past traumatic experiences, dissociation, depression, and anxiety, as well as people with ongoing stress related to experiences of immigration, relocation, and life transitions in general. I have specialized training in the treatment of complex trauma and refugee trauma. My office is conveniently located between Harvard and Central Square in Cambridge.

What stands between you and your Happiness? I welcome you to work as we develop trust and explore what is getting in the way of you experiencing a more satisfying life. I have been privileged to work with children and adults with a wide variety of family history, which often plays a part in how we develop as adults . With COVID 19, some of us have a whole new set of fears and real issues regarding work, health, and elderly parents. I have specialized and trained with ADD, Depression, Trauma, and, Anxiety, and I have many tools (Mindfulness, CBT, Compassionate Inquiry) that I use to help you work through these areas.

In addition to being a clinical psychologists, I am also licensed as a board-certified behavior analyst and school psychologist. My training allows me to treat my clients from multiple perspectives. I enjoy working with young adults , college students, graduate students and adults with autism. I also work with children and adolescentss. I help my clients work through their problems and develop healthy coping strategies.

Dr. Thomas (they/them) is a queer, transgender (non-binary and transmasculine), chronically ill, disabled, and non-monogamous psychologist and they often work with clients from these communities, as well as fellow care workers and others who engage in social-justice work. They are also sex-work and kink affirming and liberation is at the core of all their work. Dr. Thomas works with adults with a variety of concerns and has specialties in treating: Grief, depression, anxiety, chronic pain, interpersonal trauma in childhood, non-traditional relationships and non-traditional families in distress.

Want to understand yourself better, feel balanced, reduce stress, & learn healthier coping skills? Therapy can help. Together, we can understand and work through your specific challenges for overall mental and emotional wellbeing. I provide individual therapy for adults experiencing stress, sleep problems, anxiety, depression, & relationship issues from a strengths-based perspective and trauma-informed approach. I specialize in using meditation, mindfulness & breathing techniques in therapy.

Dr. Durham works with adults providing individual therapy for a variety of concerns, including: Anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, life transitions, and relationship difficulties. Dr. Durham’s therapeutic approach is integrative, trauma-informed, and flexible based on clients’ needs.She is trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and frequently incorporates mindfulness and acceptance-based approaches into treatment. Dr. Durham also draws from humanistic theory, cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and trauma-specific treatments such as Prolonged Exposure.

I provide individual counseling to young adults / adults in transition with a warm, easy-going and compassionate style. I've lived in countries including Kenya, Germany, France, Korea, China and all over the U.S. (NYC, DC, LA, Boston) and incorporate a more multi-cultural, sensitive approach. I focus on the client's desire to feel better overall. Just as one injures themselves and sees a doctor for help, I view counseling as a way to feel better, after emotional, mental, and spiritual injury and/or pain. I also focus on overall health&wellness, including mindfulness, the arts, spirituality& faith, food/nutrition, & physical fitness.

Julion is a licensed clinical health psychologist specializing in adults struggling with anxious and/or substance use disorders. He has extensive training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Motivational Enhancement. He works with individuals who are willing to engage in therapy with the hopes of living a valued life. He completed an internship at North Shore Medical Center where he provided psychiatric services to adults and adolescents in a partial hospitalization program. Julion serves as a vital member of clinical healthcare providers who are engaged in fighting the opioid crisis in south eastern Massachusetts.

Stephanie Amaral Da Rosa graduated from Montana State University Billings with a Master’s in Rehabilitation and Mental Health. She completed her internship and practicum in a rehabilitation center for children and adolescents. After receiving her license in counseling, she became an elementary school based mental health therapist for 5 years. She incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Dialetical (DBT) and Family Systems modality.

Hi, my name is Rachel Register and I am a licensed independent clinical social worker who has been in practice in Massachusetts as well as New Hampshire for over 5 years working with adults , couples and families. I feel passionate about healing and empowering clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship issues and life transitions.

Therapy should be tailored to address the specific needs of each client. Having trained in a variety of practices and methods, I work together with my clients, to determine which approach works best for them to address their ADHD, anxiety, depression or relationship challenges. I work with adults & couples of all ages, including college-aged and older adults . I specialize in treating mood and anxiety disorders, major life transitions (e.g., career, college), relational /familial concerns and trauma /PTSD. I also have specialized training in working with Couples, and individuals struggling with anger management issues.

"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" (-Mary Oliver) Hello! I've had the privilege of providing psychotherapy to clients in the Boston/Cambridge area for more than 17 years. In my practice I establish a caring, safe environment where clients can feel comfortable exploring their concerns. Whether you are new to therapy or have found therapy to be helpful in the past, I use a collaborative process that respects your comfort level and your goals for treatment.

*PRACTICE CURRENTLY FULL* I am an experienced, licensed psychologist in private practice, and on faculty at Harvard Medical School, and Massachusetts Institute for Psychoanalysis. I work with adults and older adolescents struggling with depression, anxiety, and relationship problems. I never underestimate the complexities of the mind, personality, and the unconscious dynamics inherent in relationships. At the same time, I feel psychotherapy should be practical. I have a thoughtful, compassionate style in addressing the roots of repetitive distress, while keeping in mind that such work must also ameliorate more immediate distress.

Dr. Kaivani works with adults , and her areas of interest include: Anxiety, depression, interpersonal challenges, trauma, difficult life transitions, acculturation/adjustment to immigration, creativity blocks, and issues of meaning and personal identity, especially around gender and sexuality. She believes in a therapeutic pluralism in which individually tailored treatments are drawn from several different therapy approaches. She primarily utilizes psychodynamic and existential perspectives with a trauma-informed and relational framework. Dr. Kaivani immigrated from Iran in 2010 and provides therapy in Farsi in addition to English.