Parenting Therapists in Concord, MA

​Welcome! I am a Licensed Psychologist and Health Service Provider (Massachusetts Lic. #9724) delivering in-office, community-based, and tele-psychology (e.g., HIPAA-compliant video conferencing) services to children, teens, parents, and educators. ​Utilizing psychological science, I work to promote mental health and wellness in 3-17 year olds. I invest a great deal of time with young patients and their families up front, which allows for well-informed, high quality interventions.

I have been working with children and families for over 16 years. I am passionate about supporting families and children to reach their full potential, in any place they may be in life. I have experience working as a developmental specialist and a mental health counselor. I support families to work through a number of challenges, including, developmental differences in a child, trauma, and relationship issues. I use an eclectic approach of parent -child interaction therapy, strength based and attachment-based approaches.

My style is direct, active, and supportive, listening with caring and empathy, and providing effective feedback. I want to understand who you are and the challenges you are experiencing, such as coping with serious illness, loss of a loved one, stress resulting from difficulty conceiving a child, a primary relationship that isn’t working, or a work related issue. You may be experiencing symptoms associated with anxiety or depression. As we work together, you will learn strategies that will help you create the changes you desire and to feel better.

I specialize in working with women and older adolescent girls in individual therapy, who are experiencing or interested in working on any of the following: Life Transitions, Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Loss, Parenting , Relationship Issues, Emotional Fulfillment and Finding Spirituality on The Journey To Emotional Healing. I am an active psychodynamic clinician, who utilizes object relations theory, family systems theory and cognitive behavioral techniques. Above all, I value the therapist client relationship. Just as a grain of sand emerges as a pearl, I view life as a transformative experience. The pain of what we are faced with provides opportunity for growth.

MY PRACTICE IS CURRENTLY FULL. I work primarily with children and adolescents who face a range of challenges. Among these might be anxiety, negotiating peer relationships, learning disabilities, ADHD, and/or losses (e.g. divorce, illness/death of a loved one). During the assessment process, I believe in learning the strengths of the child, parent (s), and other support networks (e.g extended family, school, religious community). From there, I collaborate with the parents and child/adolescent to create a plan for them to develop the skills necessary to address their current challenges.

If there is one thing we can count on in life is change--expected or unexpected; wanted or unwanted. Perhaps it is a loss, a difficult transition, a new diagnosis, chronic pain, becoming a caregiver, parenting a child with a disability--it could be anything that significantly alters your life plans, your relationships, expectations, sense of self, and day-to-day functioning. People often experience depression, anxiety, relational tension, and feel overwhelmed when faced with a challenging life issue, whether the challenge is short or long-term.

As a clinical psychologist, I work with people to find ways to create change in their lives. Clients bring a range of concerns, from developing a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships, to adjusting to significant life events such as career change and retirement, parenting , divorce or marriage, or medical illness. While I may have access to experience and strategies that have helped others, I know it is my clients who are the experts on their own lives, and ultimately the ones who create their own change.

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.

Kate's area of expertise is in working with children and teens ages 4-18, college students, and young adults including a specialty with young performing artists and athletes. Kate also enjoys working with young adults as they navigate life transitions, relationships and identity expansion. She draws on influences from Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Expressive Therapies in a holistic approach to help affect positive growth and change for her clients. She is a SPACE trained provider to help parents reimagine their parenting styles to positively influence their own children's anxieties.

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 resolve conflicts and renew connections with one another 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 collaborative and trauma-focused approaches to guide your discovery, presuming competency in your path and process toward change.

“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 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

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.

You are always welcome, here. The number of patients admitted to this practice is specifically limited, allowing us to have an enduring, respectful therapeutic connection where you are known and heard. This is therapy. The Burrows Group is a Preferred Practice, and was created and established by Judith G. Burrows; Psychotherapist, Educator, Life Is Good Playmaker, Emergency Psychiatric Clinician at Boston Children's, Supervisor and Massachusetts Mediator.

I am committed to working with children, adolescents, and families who are experiencing various mental health challenges. I work to develop a warm, positive, and trustworthy environment with each client and utilize a collaborative approach to develop goals for treatment. My training includes a postdoctoral fellowship in child and family therapy at the Kennedy Krieger Institute at Johns Hopkins University as well as a postdoctoral fellowship in child and family forensic psychology at William James College.

In a safe, warm and supportive environment, I help clients deal with their current stressful situations and relationships as well as long term unresolved pains and disappointments. Sometimes these are related, and exploring how the past affects the present is helpful and freeing. Patterns that may be self-defeating are highlighted, and more effective problem-solving and coping skills are developed. Through our work together, clients grow while getting through whatever crisis, transition or stuck place they may be in.

It is never easy to make that initial phone call even when you are dealing with a personal or relationship problem, managing depression, anxiety, parenting , or going through a divorce. My practical and positive approach has helped many people for over the 25 years. In addition, I like to use humor whenever possible.I have a compassionate and gentle manner, listen carefully to the issues and decide with you, goals for therapy. While I draw on a range of approaches, including cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic and psycho-educational, it is the strength of the relationship that leads to success in reaching your goals.