Women's Issues Therapists in Cambridge, MA

Starting therapy is a brave step. I will offer you a warm and safe place to explore whatever concerns you may have. My therapeutic approach is eclectic; I draw from the theory and tools of multiple different models to customize your treatment. In order to honor your unique experience, my work with you will be individualized to your specific needs. I will rely on your feedback to direct our time together. My goal is for you to leave each session, confident that our time was useful to you.

As an integrative therapist who experienced multiple traumatic losses throughout my life, I welcome adults and couples struggling with grief, loss, anxiety, life transitions and/or difficult/challenging experiences. I specialize in women's issues , highly sensitive people, climate-aware therapy, nature connection, and integrating transpersonal experiences. I also incorporate breathwork, meditation, music, and mindful outdoor experiences. I understand the dynamic complexities of life and try to understand and support the whole person within the context of his or her unique journey through life.

For 39 years I've had the privilege of providing psychotherapy to a wide variety of clients. My specialties include trauma, stress reduction, grief/loss, relationships, self esteem/confidence, life transitions, women's issues , depression, anxiety. I believe people have the innate wisdom to heal themselves and can do so with compassionate guidance and tools to live more peacefully and better cope with life's stressors. I have received advanced training in EMDR, IFS and other somatic therapies, all effective in healing trauma and significantly improving confidence, anxiety, depression, relationships.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who specializes in working with adults who are interested in doing the internal work needed to become their authentic selves. I am particularly interested in working with women's issues , parent guidance, mind/body connection, and spiritual exploration and development. It is my intention to help clients move towards greater physical, emotional, mental and spiritual balance by utilizing holistic healing modalities. I would be honored to be part of your healing journey as we work collaboratively to address the emotional layers that hold you back and block your self expression.

Accepting new clients and now offering a free 15-minute introduction! Therapy is a collaborative experience that helps you build a more enriching life through self-reflection, healing, and reaching personal goals, as well as integrate whole-health centered approaches that focus on the mind, body, and spirit. I believe in taking a person-centered eclectic approach to therapy, which combines many different theoretical frameworks. I recognize each person’s individual therapy goals and understand that therapy is not a “one size fits all” model.

In having a better understanding of ourselves we have the opportunity to build blocks to creating a meaningful life. If you are seeking to better understand yourself or your desires, to heal from pain, to accomplish goals, to regain your life, I can help. I encourage patience in your self-understanding as we work together. Therapeutic alliance is important to me. My goal is to establish a collaborative process where there is flexibility, individuality, and safety.

I am passionate about helping my clients create positive change in their lives. In my career, I have helped women from all walks of life who struggle with depression, anxiety, symptoms related to traumatic experiences, self-esteem issues and biologically based mental illness. Even though their stories and lived experiences varied, each sought support because they wanted to feel better, decrease their sense of isolation and increase positive coping skills. I love to help women discover their inner strengths, increase their feelings of personal safety, deepen their sense of agency and reclaim ownership of their lives.

I welcome people from all walks of life and with all kinds of issues into my practice. Some people come to see me for a particular problem, like anxiety or depression; others are simply looking to understand themselves better. I see many college and graduate students who are looking for support as they face academic stress, relationship issues, and the question of what to do after graduation. I also work with women at various life stages who are struggling to balance competing demands, or who may be facing specific challenges like relationship issues, divorce, or infertility.

As a systemically trained and culturally attuned couples and family therapist, I recognize the impact of our relationships—with our loved ones, with ourselves, and with our broader context— in leading a meaningful life. I will help you identify and change painful patterns that hold you back. And because I believe that therapy is most successful when approached as a collaboration between client and therapist, together we will attend to your relational, self and cultural contexts in order to co-construct wished-for outcomes, find desired meanings and develop expanded perspectives to pressing issues in your life.

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.

We all long for our experiences, feelings, and needs to be seen, recognized, and honored. I bring to our work deep respect for you and/or your child’s concerns and suffering. I place the therapeutic relationship at the heart of our work, which I approach with curiosity and empathy. I am most interested in what your unique experience is, and I aim to listen deeply. A safe-enough space will help us to transform your patterns of experience that interfere with your ability to be compassionate with yourself, to build meaningful relationships, and to work and play creatively, in other words, to live a fulfilling life.

Therapy is an opportunity to make changes (in mood, anxiety, behavior, work, school, relationships, lifestyle, etc.), and it can feel like climbing a mountain--simultaneously terrifying, frustrating, and exhilarating. As your therapist, I'll be by your side keeping the summit in sight even when you can see only seemingly endless rocks and ice ahead. I am a down-to-earth, pragmatic, general therapist (with a sense of humor). I integrate psychodynamic, cognitive, behavioral, motivational enhancement, and stress reduction principles and techniques into treatment based on your needs, goals, and the best strategy to reach the view from the top.

I am passionate about providing women with the support they need throughout the lifespan in a safe, warm and collaborative environment. I enjoy working with adults and adolescents to address a range of challenges, including help with a major transition, starting/sustaining/ending a relationship, becoming a parent, growing a family, infertility, switching careers, or aging. I have expertise addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, disordered eating, and stress from work, school or interpersonal relationships. I strive to help all clients explore their emotions, develop effective coping skills, and make positive change in their lives.

Are you struggling in your relationships? Do you feel "not good enough"? Do you think you don't even know HOW to have fulfilling relationships? I work with individuals and couples so that they can communicate more effectively, create more satisfying relationships, and feel better in their own skin. It can be especially challenging to maintain healthy relationships and self esteem if your are dealing with issues such as depression, anxiety, parenting, a high pressured job, or a recent loss. I can help.