Parenting Therapists in Chestnut Hill, MA
This work often focuses on addressing challenges around anxiety, life transitions, grief, and parenting.
There are many reasons why we might find ourselves looking for a therapist. Perhaps there is a change in our lives and we need support managing it. Maybe we need help finding new strategies and tools for handling overwhelming emotions. Sometimes we might want to grow as a person or make a change, but need support or new skills to get there. Whatever your reason, it’s valid and important. I work with individuals who want the help of an outside partner and guide to grow, learn, thrive, and live their best lives.
This work often focuses on addressing challenges around anxiety, life transitions, grief, and parenting.
There are many reasons why we might find ourselves looking for a therapist. Perhaps there is a change in our lives and we need support managing it. Maybe we need help finding new strategies and tools for handling overwhelming emotions. Sometimes we might want to grow as a person or make a change, but need support or new skills to get there. Whatever your reason, it’s valid and important. I work with individuals who want the help of an outside partner and guide to grow, learn, thrive, and live their best lives.
With over 23 years of experience, I provide couples therapy in Massachusetts for high-conflict relationships, infidelity recovery, intimacy issues, parenting stress, and major life transitions, including pregnancy and the postpartum period.
Couples Therapy in Massachusetts: Repair, Reconnect and Rebuild Trust & Intimacy.
Are you stuck in the same arguments or feeling disconnected? I provide structured, evidence-based online therapy for couples and individuals across Massachusetts, specializing in relationship repair, women’s mental health, and anxiety treatment.
Most of the couples and individuals I work with are thoughtful, capable professionals who want practical tools — not endless processing.
With over 23 years of experience, I provide couples therapy in Massachusetts for high-conflict relationships, infidelity recovery, intimacy issues, parenting stress, and major life transitions, including pregnancy and the postpartum period.
Couples Therapy in Massachusetts: Repair, Reconnect and Rebuild Trust & Intimacy.
Are you stuck in the same arguments or feeling disconnected? I provide structured, evidence-based online therapy for couples and individuals across Massachusetts, specializing in relationship repair, women’s mental health, and anxiety treatment.
Most of the couples and individuals I work with are thoughtful, capable professionals who want practical tools — not endless processing.
I'd like you to know that you can feel better, whether you're troubled by difficult feelings, thoughts, behaviors or situations. I work in a highly collaborative way, using empathy, education, humor, patience and lots of practice to help you reach your mental health and wellness goals. I'll introduce you to CBT, mindfulness, and acceptance based skills to build your resilience, confidence, and ability to manage uncomfortable thoughts and feelings, and to promote healthy relationships. I work with adults from college age and on. .
I'd like you to know that you can feel better, whether you're troubled by difficult feelings, thoughts, behaviors or situations. I work in a highly collaborative way, using empathy, education, humor, patience and lots of practice to help you reach your mental health and wellness goals. I'll introduce you to CBT, mindfulness, and acceptance based skills to build your resilience, confidence, and ability to manage uncomfortable thoughts and feelings, and to promote healthy relationships. I work with adults from college age and on. .
I received my Masters in Social Work from Boston College in 1995. I specialize in helping clients who present with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and environmental stressors. I work with clients who are LGBTQ+, straight, or cisgender. I strive to provide a safe environment in which clients can explore problematic areas which inhibit personal growth, work toward creating either change or acceptance regarding feelings, thoughts, and behaviors, and to identify patterns that are no longer useful. I derive deep fulfillment as a therapist, and consider it a privilege to be a trusted participant on one's journey.
I received my Masters in Social Work from Boston College in 1995. I specialize in helping clients who present with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and environmental stressors. I work with clients who are LGBTQ+, straight, or cisgender. I strive to provide a safe environment in which clients can explore problematic areas which inhibit personal growth, work toward creating either change or acceptance regarding feelings, thoughts, and behaviors, and to identify patterns that are no longer useful. I derive deep fulfillment as a therapist, and consider it a privilege to be a trusted participant on one's journey.
I work with adults who may appear high-functioning on the outside, as well as those who feel overwhelmed or emotionally stuck. Many of my clients carry unresolved trauma, anxiety, or grief that shapes their relationships, sense of safety, and how they view themselves.
I support individuals navigating family conflict, people-pleasing patterns, and challenges with setting and maintaining healthy boundaries. Whether you are managing complex family dynamics, feeling responsible for others at your own expense, or struggling to find your voice, therapy can offer space for clarity and change.
I work with adults who may appear high-functioning on the outside, as well as those who feel overwhelmed or emotionally stuck. Many of my clients carry unresolved trauma, anxiety, or grief that shapes their relationships, sense of safety, and how they view themselves.
I support individuals navigating family conflict, people-pleasing patterns, and challenges with setting and maintaining healthy boundaries. Whether you are managing complex family dynamics, feeling responsible for others at your own expense, or struggling to find your voice, therapy can offer space for clarity and change.
I can help you identify and use your strengths, while supporting you as we work together to reduce the pain and stress that affects your ability to flourish.
I can help you identify and use your strengths, while supporting you as we work together to reduce the pain and stress that affects your ability to flourish.
You are capable, responsible, and high-functioning, yet internally carrying more than most people realize. Many of the women I work with are balancing demanding careers, motherhood, relationships, and significant personal responsibility. On the outside, they manage well. Privately, it feels unsustainable.
You are capable, responsible, and high-functioning, yet internally carrying more than most people realize. Many of the women I work with are balancing demanding careers, motherhood, relationships, and significant personal responsibility. On the outside, they manage well. Privately, it feels unsustainable.
Cornelia Elwood Counseling- Autism/ADHD
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, MA, ASDCS
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
If you’re an autistic or ADHD teen, adult, or a parent of someone who is, I offer neuro-affirming therapy, coaching, and training designed to meet you where you are.
I use a strengths-based, neurodiversity-informed approach to help you build connections and careers, manage mental health, improve self-acceptance, and reach goals. For parents, I offer guidance on supporting your child or teen in a respectful, sustainable way. I draw from hundreds of concrete, practical tools, including those in my book (see photo gallery).
If you’re an autistic or ADHD teen, adult, or a parent of someone who is, I offer neuro-affirming therapy, coaching, and training designed to meet you where you are.
I use a strengths-based, neurodiversity-informed approach to help you build connections and careers, manage mental health, improve self-acceptance, and reach goals. For parents, I offer guidance on supporting your child or teen in a respectful, sustainable way. I draw from hundreds of concrete, practical tools, including those in my book (see photo gallery).
I have 20 years of experience as a mental health clinician. I provide therapy to identify solutions to change and challenges you are experiencing. In addition, I offer consultation to students and young adults managing anxiety, depression, academic pressure, and interpersonal conflict. In a collaborative and integrative approach, I employ a variety of therapy modalities, including Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-based practice (MBCT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
I have 20 years of experience as a mental health clinician. I provide therapy to identify solutions to change and challenges you are experiencing. In addition, I offer consultation to students and young adults managing anxiety, depression, academic pressure, and interpersonal conflict. In a collaborative and integrative approach, I employ a variety of therapy modalities, including Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-based practice (MBCT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
Is your child struggling, anxious, or depressed? Are you unhappy in your life, in your relationships, or in your work? Are you held back by sadness, anxiety, or lack of fulfillment? Are you unable to take action? I am experienced in working with people to overcome these problems in their or their children's lives. People who work with me greatly appreciate the improvement in their lives and the understanding they gain about their difficulties.
Is your child struggling, anxious, or depressed? Are you unhappy in your life, in your relationships, or in your work? Are you held back by sadness, anxiety, or lack of fulfillment? Are you unable to take action? I am experienced in working with people to overcome these problems in their or their children's lives. People who work with me greatly appreciate the improvement in their lives and the understanding they gain about their difficulties.
Whether you’re trying to become a mom or adjusting to life after birth, it can feel like the world expects you to handle it all—with grace, patience, and a smile. But behind closed doors, it’s often much harder.
Infertility can leave you feeling like a stranger in your own body. Month after month, you ride the emotional rollercoaster, watching others conceive with ease while you quietly grieve another negative test. The hope. The heartbreak. The isolation. It can be overwhelming.
Whether you’re trying to become a mom or adjusting to life after birth, it can feel like the world expects you to handle it all—with grace, patience, and a smile. But behind closed doors, it’s often much harder.
Infertility can leave you feeling like a stranger in your own body. Month after month, you ride the emotional rollercoaster, watching others conceive with ease while you quietly grieve another negative test. The hope. The heartbreak. The isolation. It can be overwhelming.
Alyssa Mazzariello
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I am dedicated to providing quality support to clients. I am passionate about creating a safe environment and empowering people in their relationships with others. I approach my work from a compassionate and nonjudgmental space. I value working collaboratively with clients to aid with the navigation of different life stressors.
I am dedicated to providing quality support to clients. I am passionate about creating a safe environment and empowering people in their relationships with others. I approach my work from a compassionate and nonjudgmental space. I value working collaboratively with clients to aid with the navigation of different life stressors.
My experience includes working with people in high stress jobs, military, parents, college age students, and young adults.
My therapy style is person-centered, and though my primary approach/training is rooted in CBT, I pull from many different modalities based on what feels supportive and comfortable for the client. I focus on client strengths, provide concrete skills when needed, and utilize humor to ease the therapeutic process.
My experience includes working with people in high stress jobs, military, parents, college age students, and young adults.
My therapy style is person-centered, and though my primary approach/training is rooted in CBT, I pull from many different modalities based on what feels supportive and comfortable for the client. I focus on client strengths, provide concrete skills when needed, and utilize humor to ease the therapeutic process.
I am an experienced psychotherapist with a special interest in Adult and Couple psychotherapy. I work with individuals and couples presenting with a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, loss or grief, life transitions, trauma, and relationship and marital difficulties. I offer a safe and respectful exploratory space within which I strive to get to know and understand my clients. My approach is collaborative and empowering. Together we discover what the client needs and how best to respond to those needs. The client's experience of finding what is needed within the therapeutic relationship contributes towards personal growth and change.
I am an experienced psychotherapist with a special interest in Adult and Couple psychotherapy. I work with individuals and couples presenting with a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, loss or grief, life transitions, trauma, and relationship and marital difficulties. I offer a safe and respectful exploratory space within which I strive to get to know and understand my clients. My approach is collaborative and empowering. Together we discover what the client needs and how best to respond to those needs. The client's experience of finding what is needed within the therapeutic relationship contributes towards personal growth and change.
My team helps clients move forward by supporting with developing attachments via strengthening relationships with identified supports. This involves enhancing caregiver/natural supports, relational skills, and resources to foster trust and secure connections, which are often disrupted by trauma. We address an individual's ability to manage emotions, physiological responses, and behaviors. Interventions target awareness of internal states, coping strategies, and external supports to help individuals achieve self-regulation. We also focus on developing essential life skills, including problem-solving, communication and identity.
My team helps clients move forward by supporting with developing attachments via strengthening relationships with identified supports. This involves enhancing caregiver/natural supports, relational skills, and resources to foster trust and secure connections, which are often disrupted by trauma. We address an individual's ability to manage emotions, physiological responses, and behaviors. Interventions target awareness of internal states, coping strategies, and external supports to help individuals achieve self-regulation. We also focus on developing essential life skills, including problem-solving, communication and identity.
I work with adults of all ages facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, trauma/PTSD, grief & bereavement, chronic illness, building self-esteem & confidence, and personal growth. I believe therapy should be collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to you. Using a person-centered approach, I support you in moving toward the life you want, at your own pace, and in a way that honors your unique needs. I offer extensive clinical experience gained in mental health settings and leading Boston hospitals, and currently provide psychotherapy at Mass General Brigham and in my private practice.
I work with adults of all ages facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, trauma/PTSD, grief & bereavement, chronic illness, building self-esteem & confidence, and personal growth. I believe therapy should be collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to you. Using a person-centered approach, I support you in moving toward the life you want, at your own pace, and in a way that honors your unique needs. I offer extensive clinical experience gained in mental health settings and leading Boston hospitals, and currently provide psychotherapy at Mass General Brigham and in my private practice.
I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), and SPACE, a parent-based treatment for childhood anxiety and OCD.
If you’re looking to better understand your child and learn practical tools to help them feel more confident and thrive at home, at school, and in their relationships, I’m here to help.
I work with children ages 0-14 and their families, supporting them through anxiety, OCD, ADHD, behavioral and emotional challenges, social difficulties, mood concerns, and life or family stress.
I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), and SPACE, a parent-based treatment for childhood anxiety and OCD.
If you’re looking to better understand your child and learn practical tools to help them feel more confident and thrive at home, at school, and in their relationships, I’m here to help.
I work with children ages 0-14 and their families, supporting them through anxiety, OCD, ADHD, behavioral and emotional challenges, social difficulties, mood concerns, and life or family stress.
My aim is to help you feel empowered and hopeful from our first meeting. I see our work as having 3 stages. The first is building a sense of safety and trust that provides a steady platform from which to do our collaborating. During this phase, new skills are offered as a way to give you more confidence in your ability to navigate daily struggles. In the second phase we explore the roots of your challenges and how you might unravel from old patterns and beliefs. This allows you to experience life differently and try on new ways of being. Finally, we integrate what you've learned and create meaning from your experiences.
My aim is to help you feel empowered and hopeful from our first meeting. I see our work as having 3 stages. The first is building a sense of safety and trust that provides a steady platform from which to do our collaborating. During this phase, new skills are offered as a way to give you more confidence in your ability to navigate daily struggles. In the second phase we explore the roots of your challenges and how you might unravel from old patterns and beliefs. This allows you to experience life differently and try on new ways of being. Finally, we integrate what you've learned and create meaning from your experiences.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and work with individuals and couples from diverse backgrounds. I completed my undergraduate degree at Harvard University and my Ph.D. at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. I trained at various sites, including the Cambridge Health Alliance/Harvard Medical School. Prior to doing full-time private practice, I was the training director of a postdoctoral fellowship program, which provides doctoral-level clinicians with advanced clinical training, and staff psychologist at a university counseling center. It has been a great privilege to accompany people on their therapy journey.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and work with individuals and couples from diverse backgrounds. I completed my undergraduate degree at Harvard University and my Ph.D. at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. I trained at various sites, including the Cambridge Health Alliance/Harvard Medical School. Prior to doing full-time private practice, I was the training director of a postdoctoral fellowship program, which provides doctoral-level clinicians with advanced clinical training, and staff psychologist at a university counseling center. It has been a great privilege to accompany people on their therapy journey.
I am a psychologist with over 20 years of experience helping adults of all ages experiencing depression, anxiety, ADHD, academic and career stress, and relationship challenges associated with marriage and partnership, parenting, family, and friendships.
I completed my doctoral training in clinical psychology at the University of Miami, a predoctoral fellowship in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) / Harvard Medical School, and a postdoctoral fellowship in the Depression Clinical and Research Program at MGH.
I am a psychologist with over 20 years of experience helping adults of all ages experiencing depression, anxiety, ADHD, academic and career stress, and relationship challenges associated with marriage and partnership, parenting, family, and friendships.
I completed my doctoral training in clinical psychology at the University of Miami, a predoctoral fellowship in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) / Harvard Medical School, and a postdoctoral fellowship in the Depression Clinical and Research Program at MGH.
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Parenting Therapists
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.