Couples Counseling Therapists in Concord, MA
I work collaboratively with families, couples, and individuals who wish to make changes in their lives, to feel better and more aligned with their life goals. Couples may seek therapy to understand and implement goals for their relationships as couples and parents. I work with individuals who identify as having social, emotional, or learning challenges. I bring attention to the body as key to understanding emotions and knowledge of self. I am respectful and curious about you. I use systemic and trauma-focused approaches to guide your discovery, presuming competency in your path and process toward change.
I work collaboratively with families, couples, and individuals who wish to make changes in their lives, to feel better and more aligned with their life goals. Couples may seek therapy to understand and implement goals for their relationships as couples and parents. I work with individuals who identify as having social, emotional, or learning challenges. I bring attention to the body as key to understanding emotions and knowledge of self. I am respectful and curious about you. I use systemic and trauma-focused approaches to guide your discovery, presuming competency in your path and process toward change.
I help individuals and couples define their vision for what they want for themselves and their relationships, and I offer them the tools and strategies to attain their goals.
I became a marriage counselor because I am pro-marriage & pro-family. I specialize in repairing marriages in crisis. I help people identify their relationship strengths and challenges and I give them the tools to restore their emotional connection. For couples on the brink of divorce, I offer the cutting-edge option of Discernment Counseling. This brief process helps couples develop clarity and confidence about how to move forward. I work with adults to solve personal, psychological, & relational issues including: Depression, Anxiety, Life Transition Issues, Grief Recovery, Parenting through Divorce and Divorce Recovery.
I help individuals and couples define their vision for what they want for themselves and their relationships, and I offer them the tools and strategies to attain their goals.
I became a marriage counselor because I am pro-marriage & pro-family. I specialize in repairing marriages in crisis. I help people identify their relationship strengths and challenges and I give them the tools to restore their emotional connection. For couples on the brink of divorce, I offer the cutting-edge option of Discernment Counseling. This brief process helps couples develop clarity and confidence about how to move forward. I work with adults to solve personal, psychological, & relational issues including: Depression, Anxiety, Life Transition Issues, Grief Recovery, Parenting through Divorce and Divorce Recovery.
I will work with your child and you, separately and together, with the goal of creating a safe space to express emotions, building greater understanding and connection, and having effective strategies for navigating your parent-child relationship so your child can thrive.
Are you a parent who has a struggling child and you don’t know how to help them? Do you want to be a great parent but feel like you don’t speak your child’s language? Children have so much to say, and adults often don’t understand their language. I help young children communicate how they are feeling, and partner with their parents to support them.
I will work with your child and you, separately and together, with the goal of creating a safe space to express emotions, building greater understanding and connection, and having effective strategies for navigating your parent-child relationship so your child can thrive.
Are you a parent who has a struggling child and you don’t know how to help them? Do you want to be a great parent but feel like you don’t speak your child’s language? Children have so much to say, and adults often don’t understand their language. I help young children communicate how they are feeling, and partner with their parents to support them.
I conduct individual, couples and family psychotherapy in both English and Spanish. I specialize in couples and families, addressing problems like depression, anxiety, low self esteem, ADHD and how these issues affect communication and interaction patterns. I help couples learn to communicate their emotional needs and to see each other in a new light. I also work with children in the context of the family and help parents deal with their child's behavioral/emotional problems. I have a great deal of experience in diversity issues, including cultural, gender, and socioeconomic disparities.
I conduct individual, couples and family psychotherapy in both English and Spanish. I specialize in couples and families, addressing problems like depression, anxiety, low self esteem, ADHD and how these issues affect communication and interaction patterns. I help couples learn to communicate their emotional needs and to see each other in a new light. I also work with children in the context of the family and help parents deal with their child's behavioral/emotional problems. I have a great deal of experience in diversity issues, including cultural, gender, and socioeconomic disparities.
My focus is working with couples and adults on both symptom relief and personal growth.
As a clinically trained psychologist with over 25 years of experience, I have worked with a wide range of populations including children, adolescents and adults. I view my work as a blend of art and science. My patients are generally competent, loving people who are struggling with painful issues related to relationships, work, sexuality, life changes and other stressful situations. The couples I work with are looking to heal and grow from a wide range of issues, from infidelity to parenting concerns. I help people who need to re-imagine what their relationship can be and want to expand their ability to communicate effectively.
My focus is working with couples and adults on both symptom relief and personal growth.
As a clinically trained psychologist with over 25 years of experience, I have worked with a wide range of populations including children, adolescents and adults. I view my work as a blend of art and science. My patients are generally competent, loving people who are struggling with painful issues related to relationships, work, sexuality, life changes and other stressful situations. The couples I work with are looking to heal and grow from a wide range of issues, from infidelity to parenting concerns. I help people who need to re-imagine what their relationship can be and want to expand their ability to communicate effectively.
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.
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.
I have training and experience in working with numerous groups including adolescents and their parents, individuals and couples.
I see adolescents and adults struggling with various stressors or mental health concerns. It is important to me that the clients I see feel interested in exploring their behavior and motivated to change.
I have training and experience in working with numerous groups including adolescents and their parents, individuals and couples.
I see adolescents and adults struggling with various stressors or mental health concerns. It is important to me that the clients I see feel interested in exploring their behavior and motivated to change.
Depending on the particular situation, I may want to see the family, partner/ spouse, parents as well.
A wise doctor once wrote: "It is more important to understand the person who has a symptom than the symptom a person has." This is even more true for emotional problems than physical ones. Likewise, without understanding the context of a person's life and family, past and present -- one cannot really begin to know the person. I have worked for many years with men and women of all ages: with addictions, family and relationship issues, and the universal challenges of depression and anxiety. Certainly there are commonalities among the problems they present, but it is the uniqueness of each of my clients that leads to change.
Depending on the particular situation, I may want to see the family, partner/ spouse, parents as well.
A wise doctor once wrote: "It is more important to understand the person who has a symptom than the symptom a person has." This is even more true for emotional problems than physical ones. Likewise, without understanding the context of a person's life and family, past and present -- one cannot really begin to know the person. I have worked for many years with men and women of all ages: with addictions, family and relationship issues, and the universal challenges of depression and anxiety. Certainly there are commonalities among the problems they present, but it is the uniqueness of each of my clients that leads to change.
I partner with a psychopharmacologist when medication is necessary.
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.
I partner with a psychopharmacologist when medication is necessary.
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.
I draw from a broad range of therapeutic approaches -- with an emphasis on Internal Family Systems (IFS) -- to help you improve your relationship with yourself and heal the parts of you that are in pain.
You may be feeling sad, angry, or worried much of the time. You may be ashamed or disappointed with yourself. You may be struggling with your life, with a relationship, work, or school. Maybe someone has hurt you. Maybe you feel stuck or trapped in a situation that is too much for you. Maybe you want to get a handle on how you think, feel, and behave, and make meaningful, substantial changes in your life.
I draw from a broad range of therapeutic approaches -- with an emphasis on Internal Family Systems (IFS) -- to help you improve your relationship with yourself and heal the parts of you that are in pain.
You may be feeling sad, angry, or worried much of the time. You may be ashamed or disappointed with yourself. You may be struggling with your life, with a relationship, work, or school. Maybe someone has hurt you. Maybe you feel stuck or trapped in a situation that is too much for you. Maybe you want to get a handle on how you think, feel, and behave, and make meaningful, substantial changes in your life.
I am available for video sessions and in-person. Whether working with individuals, couples, or families, my goal is to increase connection. Connection to ourselves by deepening self-awareness, insight, and options for change. Connection to our family members by overcoming the obstacles that cause pain and distress. Connection to our partners by learning how to reach for each other and maintain secure attachment.
I am available for video sessions and in-person. Whether working with individuals, couples, or families, my goal is to increase connection. Connection to ourselves by deepening self-awareness, insight, and options for change. Connection to our family members by overcoming the obstacles that cause pain and distress. Connection to our partners by learning how to reach for each other and maintain secure attachment.
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Accepting new clients for fall 2024. I am a licensed counselor who provides therapy to individuals, couples, and families. I have over 25 years experience with a range of issues concerning relationships, anxiety, life transitions, dating, stress, infidelity, betrayal trauma, sexuality, school admissions, LGBTQ issues, co-dependency, divorce, elder issues, work, and education. I provide a safe place to share concerns, develop coping strategies, and to discover inner resources that we may not have known were there. The "Goodness of Fit" between client and therapist, and the treatment modality is important to initiate results.
I see therapy as a safe relationship between client/therapist and a path to self-awareness, love, and acceptance.
Accepting new clients for fall 2024. I am a licensed counselor who provides therapy to individuals, couples, and families. I have over 25 years experience with a range of issues concerning relationships, anxiety, life transitions, dating, stress, infidelity, betrayal trauma, sexuality, school admissions, LGBTQ issues, co-dependency, divorce, elder issues, work, and education. I provide a safe place to share concerns, develop coping strategies, and to discover inner resources that we may not have known were there. The "Goodness of Fit" between client and therapist, and the treatment modality is important to initiate results.
Over the last 30 years I have helped couples, families and larger social systems discover new approaches to solve previously insurmountable problems.
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.
Over the last 30 years I have helped couples, families and larger social systems discover new approaches to solve previously insurmountable problems.
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.
I partner with individuals, couples and families. I firmly believe that a positive relationship with a therapist can help you lead a more fulfilling life. I help clients to manage grief, depression, anxiety, and stress from transitions. These feelings are expected and can be difficult to manage when you lose a loved one, a relationship, when becoming parents or when having professional challenges. I know the decision to seek support is not an easy one. Please know that it is my priviledge to bear witness to your story and I look forward to partnering with you to process the intense feelings you may be experiencing.
I partner with individuals, couples and families. I firmly believe that a positive relationship with a therapist can help you lead a more fulfilling life. I help clients to manage grief, depression, anxiety, and stress from transitions. These feelings are expected and can be difficult to manage when you lose a loved one, a relationship, when becoming parents or when having professional challenges. I know the decision to seek support is not an easy one. Please know that it is my priviledge to bear witness to your story and I look forward to partnering with you to process the intense feelings you may be experiencing.
Joe Winn LICSW, CST-S
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CST-S
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Concord, MA 01742
I offer an opportunity to improve your sense of self, worth, and relationship.
Hi. If you're here, you may be at a crossroads. Entering therapy really is an act of courage and commitment. Asking yourself, What do I want from this process?, How do we improve our relationship? Am I ready to grow? The answers to these questions can provide direction toward the changes you want in your life. Please note, therapy can be challenging. Looking at past experiences, addressing old feelings, and altering patterns of relating in the here and now, is not easy work. However, the outcome of this hard work can be healing and life altering. I've helped many navigate this complex terrain and I believe I can support you as well.
I offer an opportunity to improve your sense of self, worth, and relationship.
Hi. If you're here, you may be at a crossroads. Entering therapy really is an act of courage and commitment. Asking yourself, What do I want from this process?, How do we improve our relationship? Am I ready to grow? The answers to these questions can provide direction toward the changes you want in your life. Please note, therapy can be challenging. Looking at past experiences, addressing old feelings, and altering patterns of relating in the here and now, is not easy work. However, the outcome of this hard work can be healing and life altering. I've helped many navigate this complex terrain and I believe I can support you as well.
I see teens, adults, and couples in private practice in Concord, MA.
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 see teens, adults, and couples in private practice in Concord, MA.
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.
Kara Katz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, RN, LICSW, CST
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Concord, MA 01742
I am an aasect Certified Sex Therapist. I work with adults, couples, and polyamorous groups who are having issues surrounding sex, sexuality, and/or gender identity or clients who need a gender/sexuality-affirming therapist who can help with other issues, such as mood disorders, anxiety, and/or trauma. I weave in my experience as a nurse in order to help people who are dealing with health-related issues as well. I work with people of all genders and sexual orientations. Issues, needs, and goals are highly individualized - I work with my clients to find the right path for them.
I am an aasect Certified Sex Therapist. I work with adults, couples, and polyamorous groups who are having issues surrounding sex, sexuality, and/or gender identity or clients who need a gender/sexuality-affirming therapist who can help with other issues, such as mood disorders, anxiety, and/or trauma. I weave in my experience as a nurse in order to help people who are dealing with health-related issues as well. I work with people of all genders and sexual orientations. Issues, needs, and goals are highly individualized - I work with my clients to find the right path for them.
Julie Canfield, PhD, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LICSW
Verified Verified
Concord, MA 01742 (Online Only)
Therapy that is effective needs to include a great deal of trust between client and therapist to allow this process to happen and direct communication is key to establishing this type of working relationship.
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and Emotion-Focused Brief Therapy both often help clients to reach their goals in times of a crisis or major life transition. Working collaboratively, we make sense of complex situations, create new ways forward, and develop new narratives. Sessions are tailored around helping my clients achieve their goals in measurable ways by finding solutions to problems that are challenging and creating obstacles to living a life that is meaningful to them.
Therapy that is effective needs to include a great deal of trust between client and therapist to allow this process to happen and direct communication is key to establishing this type of working relationship.
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and Emotion-Focused Brief Therapy both often help clients to reach their goals in times of a crisis or major life transition. Working collaboratively, we make sense of complex situations, create new ways forward, and develop new narratives. Sessions are tailored around helping my clients achieve their goals in measurable ways by finding solutions to problems that are challenging and creating obstacles to living a life that is meaningful to them.
I work with individuals and couples, seeing adolescents and adults.
I believe people sometimes underestimate the power of talking. Having someone listen with an attentive and empathetic ear can be a deeply valuable experience. I practice with the philosophy of working to fully understand and appreciate each and every client I work with. My goal is to create a safe and comfortable space where you can say anything.
I work with individuals and couples, seeing adolescents and adults.
I believe people sometimes underestimate the power of talking. Having someone listen with an attentive and empathetic ear can be a deeply valuable experience. I practice with the philosophy of working to fully understand and appreciate each and every client I work with. My goal is to create a safe and comfortable space where you can say anything.
I treat adults--young and old--struggling with relationship difficulties, depression, anxiety, grief, addictions, career confusion, and other life challenges.
About forty years ago while attending Smith College graduate program, I learned that psychotherapy is the study of "the vicissitudes of love." Over my long career of counseling individuals and couples, both as a clinical director of a large outpatient mental health center, and for these past decades in private practice, the ups and downs of life and love have been my focus. With warmth, compassion and humor, I help people find their answers, learn coping skills, and have difficult conversations--internally and externally.
I treat adults--young and old--struggling with relationship difficulties, depression, anxiety, grief, addictions, career confusion, and other life challenges.
About forty years ago while attending Smith College graduate program, I learned that psychotherapy is the study of "the vicissitudes of love." Over my long career of counseling individuals and couples, both as a clinical director of a large outpatient mental health center, and for these past decades in private practice, the ups and downs of life and love have been my focus. With warmth, compassion and humor, I help people find their answers, learn coping skills, and have difficult conversations--internally and externally.
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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.