Couples Counseling Therapists in Cambridge, MA
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Natalie Reed
Counselor, LMHC, MA, MPHIL
Verified
Verified
Developing a safe, trusting, collaborative therapeutic
relationship
is most important to me.
We're more anxious right now than ever, trying to navigate everything that is happening in our lives and our world. It's easy to get out of balance, especially during this difficult time. It's hard to navigate our own lives and now we have other worries, many that feel beyond our control. Drawing on my experience and training in existential philosophy and contemporary psychodynamic therapy...a compassionate rigorous insistence on taking responsibility for oneself, we’ll try to make sense of all this, navigating habits and patterns you keep falling back on; finding connections to the things you feel are most important in your life.

Richard Borofsky
Psychologist, EdD
Verified
Verified
A deep and enduring intimacy is one of life's greatest treasures. Richard Borofsky is a
couples
therapist whose special gift is to help
couples
learn how to consciously enter into the experience of being present in a way that makes it possible for them to reconnect, to open their hearts and to transform hurts, resentments and mistrust into a deeper, more compassionate and lasting connection. Along with his wife Antra Borofsky, his
partner
for 50 years, he also offers retreats and workshops for
couples
called, "Being Together: The Art of Loving."

Johanna Malone
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
The
relationship
between the patient and therapist provides an essential space to contain and transform experience.
Sometimes we notice that a problem or feeling of distress is not actually new, but one we have carried for a long time. Alternatively, stressful circumstances can suddenly challenge our usual and effective ways of coping requiring us to change. Psychotherapy offers an ideal context for modifying patterns of experience or feelings of being stuck that occur within our relationships, work, and internal worlds. This creative process contains elements of surprise that evolve over the course of the treatment, yet the work is also a demanding rigorous endeavor.

Douglas Orne
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Things I do most often: diagnostic evaluation; functional behavioral assessment; family therapy; individual therapy;
couples
therapy; consultation; behavior support plan development; social skills training; parent training; collaboration with Psychiatrists/allied professionals; outreach.
Active in approach, transparent in nature and collaborative in style, my practice will validate all it has taken for you to arrive at my door. Then begins the process of crafting a clear pathway towards a different experience of self. Supporting individuals and families in acquiring and sustaining the real skills necessary for positive behavioral change is what I do best, be it in my Cambridge office or in the front room of your home.

Thomas W. Westerling
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I specialize in helping clients with
relationship
issues, identity questions, existential angst, grief, obsessive and compulsive issues, anxiety, and life transitions.
It can be rather disheartening to expend considerable energy trying to change something and be left with a similar outcome. It is not easy to lead a fulfilling life while being caught in patterns outside of awareness. Psychotherapy gives the opportunity to look inward and ask how a fleeting thought, a dream, or a subtle change may be related to ongoing difficulties. Taking a closer look at something while also being curious during that exploration can open up a greater understanding and lead to meaningful changes.
Not accepting new clients

Jessica K Miller
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
" I offer individual and
couples
psychotherapy and psychoanalysis.
The premise of psychotherapy is that every crisis presents an opportunity for growth and change. Against this backdrop, psychotherapy is an adventure of insight unique for every person, whether the reason for seeking treatment is a current stressor or the wish to be free from longstanding dysfunctional patterns that interfere with fulfillment in the spheres of love, work and play.
Not accepting new clients

Claire Hunt Morgan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
**Please note that I am only taking clients specifically for EMDR and DBR trauma treatment at the moment** I enjoy working with individuals/
couples
that want to move forward in their lives in some way or want to make a change, whatever that means for them. I am here for those who need someone consistent to talk to or for people who have a very specific goal in mind. If you are feeling hesitant or you are not ready yet, please check out some resources here: https://www.clairestherapycorner.com .
Not accepting new clients

Kat DiFillippo Montague
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, BFA
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Choosing wellness can be a daunting and overwhelming task. Asking for help can feel scary and anxiety provoking, sometimes we doubt our capacity to change. Therapy is an essential tool we will use to disentangle your life and relationships while building clarity and self-awareness. Committing to wellness and making room for subtle change will alter your life as you know it. Strengthening a
relationship
with yourself will naturally inspire and deepen your connections to others. I look forward to getting to know you. Congratulations on taking this first step towards relief.
Not accepting new clients

M.A. Jean-Charles Psychotherapy & Consulting, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MPH, MSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
Factor dealing with emotional challenges such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, marital/
relationship
stress, racial trauma, then it may feel like the world is more unbearable.
At M.A.Jean-Charles Psychotherapy & Consulting, LLC, healing, learning, and growing is our mantra and shapes our therapeutic philosophy. We believe that to heal psychically and to grow into the best version of ourselves, and one must engage in learning. At times, life creates too much noise; one can lose sight and footing on their place in this world. Learning provides a pathway to engage in healing from that which binds the spirit. As a result of this, one is capable of tremendous emotional growth and, ultimately, living a fulfilling life. My speciality population is Women of Color.

Kara E Harlow
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I have over 15 years of experience working in the areas of addictions, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and
relationship
development.
With all the obstacles life presents it is often easy to feel stuck. Unfortunately, the process of getting "unstuck" is not always as simple. That's when additional support is needed. With a genuine, empathic and down to earth style of therapy we can work towards your goals of feeling happier, healthier and more empowered. Together we will explore patterns and choices that contribute to your accomplishments and struggles. We will work towards self-awareness while remaining solution-focused, and will use the strengths you already possess to build more skills for managing the challenges that life brings.

Goldie Eder, LICSW, BCD
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, BCD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work with individuals,
couples
and intergenerational or sibling groups in families.
I have been practicing psychotherapy for 40 years. I believe that psychotherapy can heal pain and help people to live more fulfilling lives through a collaborative working
relationship
between therapist and client/patient. I have worked with clients with a wide range of issues including but not limited to depression, anxiety, repeated problematic
relationship
patterns, grief, a history of or current trauma, aging, and identity development.

Victoria Johnson
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
Victoria Johnson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 30 years of behavioral health and substance use experience across various domains/modalities in both the private and public sectors. Victoria has dedicated her career to treatment for all stages of recovery, treating women, supporting lesbian and gay individuals/
couples
and their families, and enhancing personal and professional relationships by fostering all truth in all communication. Victoria has provided counseling, education, and treatment in collegiate settings, inpatient and outpatient programs, and community settings.

Cate Leonard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CEAP
Verified
Verified
I have over 15 years of experience and have supported clients through issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, recovery from intimate
partner
abuse, adjustment to life transitions, work concerns, and stress management.
Congratulations on taking this courageous step. I truly see therapy as an investment in yourself that can lead to self-awareness, growth, and healing. I fundamentally practice from a trauma informed lens as I have seen the many ways that traumatic experiences in relationships, families, our community, and in society can leave people feeling unsafe, alone, and broken. These ruptures often lead to anxiety, depression, panic, sleep disturbances, and
relationship
issues. But just as trauma often occurs in relationships, so can healing, which is why I value building safe, trusting relationships with my clients.

Sarah E. Dunbar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, BCD
Verified
Verified
I have years of experience in developing this type of
relationship
.
"My practice is currently full; please email me if you would like to be on my wait-list." It is common to find oneself, at some point, caught up in behaviors or beliefs that create suffering and seem impossible to change. This is what we often experience as feeling trapped...mired in bad
relationship
dynamics or in work that no longer gives back what we need. And it is these kinds of feelings that push people to consider therapy, hoping but not being sure that it will help.

Samuel Nathan
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Warmth, empathy, and authenticity are the cornerstones of the
relationship
I build to facilitate this transformation.
Dr. Nathan’s primary areas of interest include: life transitions, men’s issues, trauma, depression, anxiety, and academic issues. Dr. Nathan uses an integrative approach, harnessing elements of Emotion Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and CBT to best meet the individual needs of the client. He has previously worked in college counseling, and remains committed to helping students navigate the complex interplay of life and learning. Outside his therapy office, Dr. Nathan likes being outdoors, playing soccer, and hiking and camping in the summer, and snowboarding or learning to cross-country ski in the winter.

Jennifer Quell
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
I have worked with individuals,
couples
, families, in team and in group settings facilitating group-styled therapy.
Therapy is often sought out in times of despair, grief, desolation and heartache. I have a client-centered approach that allows my clients to not feel alone and to help in moving past these terribly isolating feelings. I find it is very important to be present and ‘in the moment’ with my clients so that they don’t need to face life’s hardest challenges without someone by their side. I encourage my clients to be very transparent, and tell me exactly what they need from me, and I will do what it takes to get what they need or will find the person who can.

Saeide Kaivani
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Within a therapeutic
relationship
based on collaboration, compassion, engagement, and openness, I support you along your journey toward healing and self-awareness.
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.

Deborah Shilkoff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I work with people who are anxious, depressed, have body issues or
relationship
issues.
In my 40 plus years as a psychotherapist, I've heard many times: "I want to be happy, to feel peaceful inside myself, but I can't seem to get there" or "I feel badly telling my friends and family. I worry they get tired of listening to me." There are many reasons people feel stuck in their anxiety, depression, or
relationship
problems, and feel immobilized by them. Understanding what is causing problems can help you feel less stuck and immobilized, more at peace, and more self-confident.

Judy Hu Boundary Coach
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
In order to support more people, Judy provides Group Coaching, weekend intensive sessions (20 hours within 2-3 weeks); 1:1 short term Boundary Coaching for individuals and
couples
.
Judy Hu is a Counselor turned Boundary Coach. Rather than learn coping skills to manage symptoms like anxiety and depression, Judy gets to the root of your issue. Using her Psychological Boundary Framework, clients will learn who they really are, how they’ve needed to adapt in order to survive/function, and how to claim space within a new worldview that is grounded in equality, non-violence, freedom, social responsibility, and interdependence.
Cambridge, MA 02140
& Online

Jasen L Boyle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
*** Now offering virtual sessions to new patients*** Do you have concerns about your substance use? Are you worried about a loved one with an addiction problem? Are you in recovery & looking to make changes in your life? Are you looking to make changes regarding your
relationship
with substances? Many of my clients are parents, siblings, spouses or concerned significant others (friends, coworkers, etc) with a primary concern about someone else's well-being. Other clients I see are looking for a therapist who will meet them where they are in trying to change their substance use or assist them in their individual recovery process.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.