Therapists in Cambridge, MA

Working with individuals ( adults, elders) trying to manage relationships, stress.
Working with individuals ( adults, elders) trying to manage relationships, stress.

Do you ever feel like you’re doing well in some areas but held back in others by anxiety or self-doubt? Have you noticed how past experiences impact your ability to trust or handle relationships? If this sounds like you, this might be the right time to work with a therapist who can help. Together, we’ll tackle these challenges, rebuilding confidence, easing anxiety, strengthening relationships, and paving the way for a more fulfilling life. Discover the positive impact of therapy with an experienced psychologist.
Do you ever feel like you’re doing well in some areas but held back in others by anxiety or self-doubt? Have you noticed how past experiences impact your ability to trust or handle relationships? If this sounds like you, this might be the right time to work with a therapist who can help. Together, we’ll tackle these challenges, rebuilding confidence, easing anxiety, strengthening relationships, and paving the way for a more fulfilling life. Discover the positive impact of therapy with an experienced psychologist.

You’re sitting at home and wondering, “Am I ready for this?” The transition from high school to college is filled with a mix of emotions that may feel overwhelming. On the one hand, you’re excited about your future and the independence you’re about to have. On the other hand, you’re terrified of leaving home and starting a new chapter. You might feel scared that you won’t be able to keep up with the school work, make new friends or manage social pressures. You might be wondering how your family will function without you there and how you will keep up with your connections back home.
You’re sitting at home and wondering, “Am I ready for this?” The transition from high school to college is filled with a mix of emotions that may feel overwhelming. On the one hand, you’re excited about your future and the independence you’re about to have. On the other hand, you’re terrified of leaving home and starting a new chapter. You might feel scared that you won’t be able to keep up with the school work, make new friends or manage social pressures. You might be wondering how your family will function without you there and how you will keep up with your connections back home.

My therapy approach is rooted in psychodynamic and relational theories. I also incorporate cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) and other therapeutic approaches to meet my clients’ unique needs. I believe in each person’s potential for healing and empowerment, informing my approach to building a supportive and open therapeutic relationship. Self-understanding and healing can be facilitated by exploring the varied forces that shape us, including familial, cultural, societal, and historical experiences.
My therapy approach is rooted in psychodynamic and relational theories. I also incorporate cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) and other therapeutic approaches to meet my clients’ unique needs. I believe in each person’s potential for healing and empowerment, informing my approach to building a supportive and open therapeutic relationship. Self-understanding and healing can be facilitated by exploring the varied forces that shape us, including familial, cultural, societal, and historical experiences.

Mariana Rodriguez-Fortier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CEIS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Thanks for stopping by. I am a bilingual developmental psychologist, a clinical social worker and an avid yogi for nearly twenty years. I hold a BC in psychology from Venezuela, a master degrees in Early Intervention from Northeastern University and a masters in Clinical Social Work from Simmons University. I have worked with children and adults with mental health and developmental challenges in a variety of setting and bring my expertise in the field as well as my deep compassion. I truly love helping others in any capacity. I pull from many different frameworks including EMDR, CBT, DBT, IFS, ACT and mindfulness.
Thanks for stopping by. I am a bilingual developmental psychologist, a clinical social worker and an avid yogi for nearly twenty years. I hold a BC in psychology from Venezuela, a master degrees in Early Intervention from Northeastern University and a masters in Clinical Social Work from Simmons University. I have worked with children and adults with mental health and developmental challenges in a variety of setting and bring my expertise in the field as well as my deep compassion. I truly love helping others in any capacity. I pull from many different frameworks including EMDR, CBT, DBT, IFS, ACT and mindfulness.

I currently have openings in my parent group launching in March 2025, as well as in my adult interpersonal group. I am a certified group psychotherapist, with extensive experience working with groups. A therapy group provides you with a safe-enough sandbox to explore your interpersonal strengths, challenges, and patterns. The parent group is therapy group where all the group members are parents, and the discussion of parenting is a theme. We will share ideas and experiences, as well as discuss how our life experiences have informed our parenting.
I currently have openings in my parent group launching in March 2025, as well as in my adult interpersonal group. I am a certified group psychotherapist, with extensive experience working with groups. A therapy group provides you with a safe-enough sandbox to explore your interpersonal strengths, challenges, and patterns. The parent group is therapy group where all the group members are parents, and the discussion of parenting is a theme. We will share ideas and experiences, as well as discuss how our life experiences have informed our parenting.

I am a clinical psychologist with over ten years of experience treating PTSD, depression, anxiety, addictive behaviors, post-traumatic growth and resilience, and coping with grief. I enjoy delivering evidence-based treatments for a variety of concerns and tailoring the approach to the individual’s needs using a flexible, validating, and client-centered approach. I have expertise in many modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, Trauma-focused treatments, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I create a therapeutic space that is both supportive and challenging with warmth and empathy.
I am a clinical psychologist with over ten years of experience treating PTSD, depression, anxiety, addictive behaviors, post-traumatic growth and resilience, and coping with grief. I enjoy delivering evidence-based treatments for a variety of concerns and tailoring the approach to the individual’s needs using a flexible, validating, and client-centered approach. I have expertise in many modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, Trauma-focused treatments, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I create a therapeutic space that is both supportive and challenging with warmth and empathy.

For more than 20 years, I've studied, contributed to, and advocated for a shift in how we build - and rebuild - the skills and mindset needed for healthy lives. As a licensed therapist, I've worked closely with adults of all ages who struggled with the demons that manifested in poor health habits and ultimately an unhealthy lifestyle. I am passionate about supporting individuals navigating life transitions, especially those dealing with health and mood challenges. Together, we’ll work to build resilience and find effective strategies to enhance your well-being during these pivotal times.
For more than 20 years, I've studied, contributed to, and advocated for a shift in how we build - and rebuild - the skills and mindset needed for healthy lives. As a licensed therapist, I've worked closely with adults of all ages who struggled with the demons that manifested in poor health habits and ultimately an unhealthy lifestyle. I am passionate about supporting individuals navigating life transitions, especially those dealing with health and mood challenges. Together, we’ll work to build resilience and find effective strategies to enhance your well-being during these pivotal times.

The first goal of psychotherapy is relief from distress, but it should also be about how you want to live and what you want your relationships to be. I specialize in depression and anxiety and have particular experience in working with problems around relationship difficulties, creativity and family dynamics. My approach is open and based on the uniqueness of each person. I work with you to discover how experiences have shaped the ways you see yourself and relate to others, sometimes in ways outside of your awareness.
The first goal of psychotherapy is relief from distress, but it should also be about how you want to live and what you want your relationships to be. I specialize in depression and anxiety and have particular experience in working with problems around relationship difficulties, creativity and family dynamics. My approach is open and based on the uniqueness of each person. I work with you to discover how experiences have shaped the ways you see yourself and relate to others, sometimes in ways outside of your awareness.

With over a decade of experience, I specialize in working with adults of all ages, offering a warm, interactive approach that blends evidence-based therapies (CBT, DBT) with mindfulness. In a supportive, non-judgmental space, we’ll address your unique needs, whether you’re navigating stress, anxiety, trauma, or life transitions.
With over a decade of experience, I specialize in working with adults of all ages, offering a warm, interactive approach that blends evidence-based therapies (CBT, DBT) with mindfulness. In a supportive, non-judgmental space, we’ll address your unique needs, whether you’re navigating stress, anxiety, trauma, or life transitions.

My therapeutic orientation is guided by a psychodynamic, relational approach that emphasizes trust-building and collaboration. I draw on a range of modalities to meet my clients’ needs, including narrative therapy, cognitive-behavioral, and motivational interviewing techniques. I believe treatment should be rooted in a client’s strengths and network of relationships. My approach is anchored in Liberation Health with an explicit anti-oppressive, intersectional, feminist lens, including identifying the emotional and somatic impact of systems like capitalism, racism, heterosexism, and classism.
My therapeutic orientation is guided by a psychodynamic, relational approach that emphasizes trust-building and collaboration. I draw on a range of modalities to meet my clients’ needs, including narrative therapy, cognitive-behavioral, and motivational interviewing techniques. I believe treatment should be rooted in a client’s strengths and network of relationships. My approach is anchored in Liberation Health with an explicit anti-oppressive, intersectional, feminist lens, including identifying the emotional and somatic impact of systems like capitalism, racism, heterosexism, and classism.
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Peter Lawner
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified Verified
Cambridge, MA 02138
Not accepting new clients
I am a clinical psychologist in Cambridge, Massachusetts practicing intensive, exploratory psychotherapy. I work with clients who recognize their emotional difficulties in living as related to intimate personal issues that they are unable usefully to understand and thus resolve. Psychoanalytically trained at New York University and an Assistant Clinical Professor in Psychiatry at the Harvard Medical School, I continue since having lived and practiced in New York City, to teach, supervise, and practice this type of work in the Harvard Square area of Cambridge.
I am a clinical psychologist in Cambridge, Massachusetts practicing intensive, exploratory psychotherapy. I work with clients who recognize their emotional difficulties in living as related to intimate personal issues that they are unable usefully to understand and thus resolve. Psychoanalytically trained at New York University and an Assistant Clinical Professor in Psychiatry at the Harvard Medical School, I continue since having lived and practiced in New York City, to teach, supervise, and practice this type of work in the Harvard Square area of Cambridge.

I am Alex Newman, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 7 years of counseling experience in community-based services. I specialize in treating a variety of issues, including stress, mood disorders, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, codependency, addiction/dual diagnosis, life transitions, relationship issues, LGBTQIA+ issues, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, and chronic illness. I completed my bachelor’s degree in Psychology with minors in Sociology, Philosophy, and Religious Studies at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, and my master’s degree in Professional Mental Health Counseling.
I am Alex Newman, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 7 years of counseling experience in community-based services. I specialize in treating a variety of issues, including stress, mood disorders, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, codependency, addiction/dual diagnosis, life transitions, relationship issues, LGBTQIA+ issues, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, and chronic illness. I completed my bachelor’s degree in Psychology with minors in Sociology, Philosophy, and Religious Studies at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, and my master’s degree in Professional Mental Health Counseling.

I've been working with many young adults, especially Asian-Americans who are dealing with turning points in their lives such as relationships, career, and identities. I see many bi-cultural/bi-racial couples, families, and their children.
I've been working with many young adults, especially Asian-Americans who are dealing with turning points in their lives such as relationships, career, and identities. I see many bi-cultural/bi-racial couples, families, and their children.

I am a clinical psychologist and specialize in the care of adolescents and young adults. This crucial stage of development, when an individual is discovering and refining their unique identity, can be both exhilarating and overwhelming. I provide age-appropriate care for those who are struggling to overcome challenges characteristic of this consequential period.
I am a clinical psychologist and specialize in the care of adolescents and young adults. This crucial stage of development, when an individual is discovering and refining their unique identity, can be both exhilarating and overwhelming. I provide age-appropriate care for those who are struggling to overcome challenges characteristic of this consequential period.

Our therapeutic needs evolve as we move through different phases of life. My goal is to meet you where you are in this current moment, and work together to identify how to best support you.
I work from a strengths-based perspective with both individuals and couples. I care deeply about this work and my clients, and it would be my absolute joy to support you on your journey!
Our therapeutic needs evolve as we move through different phases of life. My goal is to meet you where you are in this current moment, and work together to identify how to best support you.
I work from a strengths-based perspective with both individuals and couples. I care deeply about this work and my clients, and it would be my absolute joy to support you on your journey!

Therapy can help you free up the “stuck” places in your life, the ways of relating to yourself and others that can feel self-defeating, limiting or out of your control. These ways can lead to distress that may come in many forms: anxiety, anger, emptiness, detachment. Yet these experiences are not only a source of suffering, they are also a message that speaks to desires, passions, conflicts, and pain. Together we work to understand all this and place it in the context of where you come from and the world you live in now.
Therapy can help you free up the “stuck” places in your life, the ways of relating to yourself and others that can feel self-defeating, limiting or out of your control. These ways can lead to distress that may come in many forms: anxiety, anger, emptiness, detachment. Yet these experiences are not only a source of suffering, they are also a message that speaks to desires, passions, conflicts, and pain. Together we work to understand all this and place it in the context of where you come from and the world you live in now.

Hi there, my name is Hannah and I am working in-person in Central Square, Cambridge, MA. 'Traveling Inward' is the name of my practice. Together, we can travel to the many beautiful, often challenging, and ever-changing emotional landscapes that are seeking your attention and care. I welcome and often work with multicultural, LGBTQ+, and ethically non-monogamous individuals and couples. I also offer pre-marital counseling sessions. Some of the therapeutic frameworks I most implement include Hakomi Mindful Somatic Psychotherapy, IFS techniques, the Developmental Model of Couples Therapy, Polyvagal theory, & Feminist Psychotherapy.
Hi there, my name is Hannah and I am working in-person in Central Square, Cambridge, MA. 'Traveling Inward' is the name of my practice. Together, we can travel to the many beautiful, often challenging, and ever-changing emotional landscapes that are seeking your attention and care. I welcome and often work with multicultural, LGBTQ+, and ethically non-monogamous individuals and couples. I also offer pre-marital counseling sessions. Some of the therapeutic frameworks I most implement include Hakomi Mindful Somatic Psychotherapy, IFS techniques, the Developmental Model of Couples Therapy, Polyvagal theory, & Feminist Psychotherapy.

Are you struggling with upsetting thoughts, strong emotions, or unhelpful patterns? Feeling hopeless or given up? Together, we can explore how your personality, behaviors, lifestyle, and relationships shape your well-being—and how to shift them toward promoting your health and happiness.
I specialize in helping people whose anxiety manifests as obsessions, compulsions, intrusive thoughts, avoidance, or perfectionism. My approach is effective for depression, addictive behaviors, and relational challenges, including navigation of non-monogamous relationship dynamics. I also help people with issues related to gendered self-concept.
Are you struggling with upsetting thoughts, strong emotions, or unhelpful patterns? Feeling hopeless or given up? Together, we can explore how your personality, behaviors, lifestyle, and relationships shape your well-being—and how to shift them toward promoting your health and happiness.
I specialize in helping people whose anxiety manifests as obsessions, compulsions, intrusive thoughts, avoidance, or perfectionism. My approach is effective for depression, addictive behaviors, and relational challenges, including navigation of non-monogamous relationship dynamics. I also help people with issues related to gendered self-concept.

Hello there! My name is Dr. Shanda Reynolds, LMHC. I work with brave individuals, throughout the age span, who are ready to live in the present moment. While our past builds us up to who we are now, we are best served when we recognize the value of those experiences while not using them as a gauge to determine our value right now. We work on goals by helping to unpack where you feel constrained. Sometimes we begin with a larger goal that we work on "right sizing" to a more concentrated size. Often, we will begin working on one goal and realize other goals may need to be addressed first. All of this is done in collaboration.
Hello there! My name is Dr. Shanda Reynolds, LMHC. I work with brave individuals, throughout the age span, who are ready to live in the present moment. While our past builds us up to who we are now, we are best served when we recognize the value of those experiences while not using them as a gauge to determine our value right now. We work on goals by helping to unpack where you feel constrained. Sometimes we begin with a larger goal that we work on "right sizing" to a more concentrated size. Often, we will begin working on one goal and realize other goals may need to be addressed first. All of this is done in collaboration.
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Number of Therapists in Cambridge, MA
1,000+
Average cost per session
$178
Therapists in Cambridge, MA who prioritize treating:
94% | Anxiety |
88% | Depression |
79% | Relationship Issues |
75% | Self Esteem |
69% | Trauma and PTSD |
66% | Stress |
66% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
81% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
61% | Aetna |
50% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Cambridge, MA see their clients
51% | In Person and Online | |
49% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
78% | Female | |
21% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |