Therapists in Concord, MA

Are you or a loved one struggling with a problematic relationship to cannabis, alcohol, nicotine, stimulants, and other addictive substances or behaviors? I work with teens and adults to initiate positive change by establishing a personalized treatment plan based on their individual needs. I bring judgement-free compassion and over 12 years of clinical experience in substance use and mental health treatment to help navigate the difficult terrain of addiction. I also work with families to help them identify their own recovery, learn how to communicate with and support their loved one while maintaining healthy boundaries.

“Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.” - Carl Jung. The philosophy that guides my approach as a clinical psychologist is the unwavering belief that people have limitless potential to heal and grow. My hope for those with whom I work is increased self-awareness, enriched relationships, deeper emotional engagement, and healthier, more flexible functioning. My goals in providing therapy are to help people understand themselves and their concerns more fully and to facilitate the development of new skills for coping with what's troubling them.

Are you managing school-age children at home, trying to keep calm yourself and wondering about what the next day will bring? I know you. We all need someone to talk with. If you are eager for practical suggestions and support, send me an email. My special expertise is in working with adults and children with a trauma history, parents of adopted children and adopted children. I have over thirty years' experience working with families and am a parent and grandparent. I can help you have a practical, problem-solving approach to this extraordinary time. Stay safe, stay healthy. Marjie Cahn

You know there is a badass within, but it doesn’t feel like she gets to run the show very often. You know you're burnt out but you keep pushing, because you know you can take it, that’s what you do. You are sick of the crippling self doubt ruling your life, forcing you to keep doing ALL. THE. THINGS. When did making decisions or being social require so much energy? When did the expectations others had for you, shape the life you are living now? You might wonder why you are so darn dependent on validation form others. You know you are a good person, you KNOW you are doing a good job; so why do you find yourself chasing gold stars?

Family dynamics can be complicated and sometimes hard to understand when you're in the middle of them. Picture of pond in the summertime, filled with lily pads floating calmly and gently bumping up against each other when there is a warm breeze in the air. Now picture that same pond the morning after a storm or hurricane. Some of the lily pads are upside down, some are on top of others, some are being smothered, but all are fighting to survive, to get back to that peaceful state before the storm. This is what happens when families face a crisis or a difficult situation, an illness, injury, or disability, and when therapy can help.

You come to therapy seeking change and personal growth. You want more contentment with yourself and your life. Something is not working well for you. It might be relationships. It might be school, career, or retirement. It could be that you find your thought or behavior patterns are not helpful. You might have had a loss or trauma and need to heal. You might be experiencing a life change or issue that is very challenging. Maybe you have symptoms of depression or anxiety that you have been unable to resolve. We work together to clarify your therapy goals.

I believe the reasons that bring you to seek therapy can provide an opportunity for growth and change for the better. In my practice I create an environment where my clients feel respected and heard. My collaborative and open orientation is toward healing and personal growth. It is based on the belief that we are capable of change, and finding new adaptive ways of overcoming our challenges and getting unstuck. I will work with you to help enhance your coping skills, functioning, creativity and vitality, as well as gain relief from symptoms and stress, and develop strategies for self-care.

I specialize in meeting the needs of creative individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, or other mental health issues. Because I am the author of ten critically acclaimed books, I also work with aspiring writers, helping them to gain publication. My work is intensely relational and always focused on real results. I believe that clients are paying for a service and that they deserve to see measurable and lasting change. Along these same lines, my treatment is often relatively brief. We identify the problem(s) and the steps to change along with a timeline for these steps. Clients become active agents in their own recoveries.

Offering a compassionate, safe place in which you can explore current life challenges that may be difficult to face alone. Relationship conflicts, separations, loss, job changes, eating problems and other addictions, medical illness, mid-life and other transitions often require working in partnership with someone who can help you find your own inner resources to move forward in your life. I have thirty-six years of experience as a medical practitioner working with diverse populations, including college students, young, middle age and older adults. I bring that experience to my psychotherapy work, recognizing the whole person, mind, body and spirit.

For all of us, there are moments when life becomes extremely challenging. I believe that even during times of intense pain, loss, confusion, chaos, and fear, we can find peace and even joy. I teach skills to nurture happiness, hope, inspiration, courage, confidence, creativity, wonder, serenity, balance, and ease. While working alongside individuals to increase resilience, adaptability and flexibility, I assist in identifying and releasing habitual behavioral patterns that perpetuate anxiety, stress, and suffering.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Do you feel like something is off or missing from your life? Do you feel overwhelmed? Do you feel stuck? Have you been feeling tired, frustrated, anxious, worried, and/or sad? If you are searching on here you are seeking help and in the right place. If you are looking for a therapist you are most likely seeking change and relief. Life is short and you should enjoy it but stress can interfere with this, so let me help you. I can help.

The focus of my nearly 30 years in practice is to assist people who find themselves in common yet challenging transitions in their lives. These difficult "phase of life" transitions are often accompanied by painful adjustment experiences including relationship issues, confusion with one's role, interests, or even personal or work identity, difficulty making decisions or taking action, challenges with feeling productive and making a contribution, and finding peace in one's overall experience of life.

“You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.” Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D. I’m a psychologist with 30 years’ experience. I help adults and teens tackle anxiety: generalized anxiety (constant worry), panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobias, and social anxiety. You'll learn how anxiety works, and we'll develop the treatment plan that's right for you, based on CBT or in person exposure therapy for OCD. Clinical Hypnosis is an evidence-based treatment for anxiety, pain, and managing habits such as smoking/vaping and dealing with difficult issues from the past.

Are you looking for help conquering your anxiety? Are you suffering from a medical or stress related condition? We'll work together using the most effective techniques to help you feel better, sooner. I have a proven track record for helping my clients to reduce their symptoms and regain a sense of control over their lives. My therapeutic style is based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and I incorporate the use of biofeedback, relaxation techniques and self-hypnosis, to help my clients foster change and master their well-being.

I specialize in working with couples who are experiencing difficulties. No partnership is without disappointments, confusion, and an experience of minor or major betrayals. Yet these predictable challenges invite us to broaden our capacity for understanding and enter new depths of intimacy as we repair and heal. As a marriage and family therapist with a focus on sexuality I believe that no matter what the difficulty, we can reshape our relationships to have the kind of deep connections we yearn for. I help couples strengthen relationship skills and develop tools to end negative patterns and establish deep intimacy.

My role as a therapist is to facilitate change, help you find the strength and skills to move forward in your life. Life is challenging and complex and can present us with obstacles too hard to face alone. Therapy can provide you with a renewed sense of hope, self-esteem, and positive tools to make changes. I have extensive training in therapies to meet your needs, be it cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed, or solution-focused. Whether you are facing major life transitions, depression, anxiety, chronic illness, or codependency in your relationships, we will work collaboratively to help you reach your goals.