Female Therapists in Great Barrington, MA
Immediate virtual openings for adults! I will be able to accept in person children and adults soon in Great Barrington, MA. Please reach out to learn more! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC). I have a background in anthropology and studio art, and am passionate about merging my interests into a positive and creative therapeutic practice.
Immediate virtual openings for adults! I will be able to accept in person children and adults soon in Great Barrington, MA. Please reach out to learn more! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC). I have a background in anthropology and studio art, and am passionate about merging my interests into a positive and creative therapeutic practice.
Welcome! Navigating the uncertainties and heightened anxieties of our current time requires tailored support from a seasoned professional. As a licensed clinical psychologist with a Ph.D. from Columbia University, I specialize in addressing a spectrum of concerns such as depression, substance abuse, relationship issues, trauma, anxiety, compulsive behaviors, and overwhelming emotions. Whether you seek ongoing support or a one-off session, my approach integrates concrete strategies like relaxation techniques, mindfulness, and other evidence-based methods to aid individuals in coping.
Welcome! Navigating the uncertainties and heightened anxieties of our current time requires tailored support from a seasoned professional. As a licensed clinical psychologist with a Ph.D. from Columbia University, I specialize in addressing a spectrum of concerns such as depression, substance abuse, relationship issues, trauma, anxiety, compulsive behaviors, and overwhelming emotions. Whether you seek ongoing support or a one-off session, my approach integrates concrete strategies like relaxation techniques, mindfulness, and other evidence-based methods to aid individuals in coping.
Margo Davis, MSW, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Great Barrington, MA 01230
Do you want to transform your life? Do you long to live in a way that’s more vivid, poignant and meaningful? Are you hungry for an authentic connection with others? It’s the key operating systems that run us when we are making dinner, interacting with our family and tying our shoes. Perhaps you are ready for some new ones? Sometimes it takes life falling apart for us to become ready to seek a new path. You need courage to let go of what no longer works and that’s where I can help. I use a lens of core vulnerability to help people understand the role of defense mechanisms and a mindfulness-based approach.
Do you want to transform your life? Do you long to live in a way that’s more vivid, poignant and meaningful? Are you hungry for an authentic connection with others? It’s the key operating systems that run us when we are making dinner, interacting with our family and tying our shoes. Perhaps you are ready for some new ones? Sometimes it takes life falling apart for us to become ready to seek a new path. You need courage to let go of what no longer works and that’s where I can help. I use a lens of core vulnerability to help people understand the role of defense mechanisms and a mindfulness-based approach.
Joanne Galatea Boelke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWr, LICSW
Verified Verified
Great Barrington, MA 01230 (Online Only)
My desire is to help clients create a more positive and productive life experience in order to transform their lives and break the cycle of self-defeating behaviors. Life is not meant to be just endured, but enjoyed. We all deserve a chance to reach our fullest potential despite experiences which have created limited core beliefs and hold us back in self- destructive patterns of depression, anxiety, fear, and guilt. I believe that therapy should be a collaborative experience.
My desire is to help clients create a more positive and productive life experience in order to transform their lives and break the cycle of self-defeating behaviors. Life is not meant to be just endured, but enjoyed. We all deserve a chance to reach our fullest potential despite experiences which have created limited core beliefs and hold us back in self- destructive patterns of depression, anxiety, fear, and guilt. I believe that therapy should be a collaborative experience.
Judith Pomerantz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Great Barrington, MA 01230
I can help you find peaceful solutions to challenges you face. My holistic approach welcomes your thoughts, body sensations, emotions, and spiritual beliefs. From the foundation of a trusting and respectful relationship, we customize treatment to your needs. Depending on our focus, I integrate tools from cutting edge models of therapy including Internal Family Systems Therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, EMDR, and mindfulness. My style is practical, compassionate, and interactive. I know that entering therapy takes courage. I believe deeply in your capacity to heal. As your therapist/guide I am committed to your healing and manifesting the life you want.
I can help you find peaceful solutions to challenges you face. My holistic approach welcomes your thoughts, body sensations, emotions, and spiritual beliefs. From the foundation of a trusting and respectful relationship, we customize treatment to your needs. Depending on our focus, I integrate tools from cutting edge models of therapy including Internal Family Systems Therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, EMDR, and mindfulness. My style is practical, compassionate, and interactive. I know that entering therapy takes courage. I believe deeply in your capacity to heal. As your therapist/guide I am committed to your healing and manifesting the life you want.
I work with clients age 18 and up who suffer from major mental illness as well as depression, trauma histories, eating disorders, anxiety disorders and relational problems. I have a long background in individual, couples and family therapy, having spent 13 years on the social work staff at the Austen Riggs Center in Stockbridge, MA. My practice is now centrally located in Great Barrington, MA. I studied at the Smith College School for Social Work and The Menniger Clinic in Topeka, KS before joining the staff at Austen Riggs. I have been in solo private practice since 2005.
I work with clients age 18 and up who suffer from major mental illness as well as depression, trauma histories, eating disorders, anxiety disorders and relational problems. I have a long background in individual, couples and family therapy, having spent 13 years on the social work staff at the Austen Riggs Center in Stockbridge, MA. My practice is now centrally located in Great Barrington, MA. I studied at the Smith College School for Social Work and The Menniger Clinic in Topeka, KS before joining the staff at Austen Riggs. I have been in solo private practice since 2005.
It takes courage to enter therapy and engage in the process of emotional healing. I am dedicated to respecting and honoring that courage by providing clients with a safe and nonjudgmental space within which deep self-exploration and personal growth can occur. Through this compassionate process clients rediscover their inner wisdom/strengths and reconnect with values-consistent living.
It takes courage to enter therapy and engage in the process of emotional healing. I am dedicated to respecting and honoring that courage by providing clients with a safe and nonjudgmental space within which deep self-exploration and personal growth can occur. Through this compassionate process clients rediscover their inner wisdom/strengths and reconnect with values-consistent living.
When stress & anxiety keep you from feeling like yourself, it makes everything harder. I can help you change the ways you deal with stress, tension and struggle, and improve your relationships. Anxiety and stress can be related to trauma in your past, difficulty managing demands and day to day problems, or the challenge of big life changes. I use somatic psychotherapy, mind-body, and creative approaches to help my clients make profound change. You can have less tension, worry, self-doubt, and feelings of isolation and feel more energy, joy, connection and support.
When stress & anxiety keep you from feeling like yourself, it makes everything harder. I can help you change the ways you deal with stress, tension and struggle, and improve your relationships. Anxiety and stress can be related to trauma in your past, difficulty managing demands and day to day problems, or the challenge of big life changes. I use somatic psychotherapy, mind-body, and creative approaches to help my clients make profound change. You can have less tension, worry, self-doubt, and feelings of isolation and feel more energy, joy, connection and support.
Welcome! The humanistic approach I bring to this work has been successful in supporting desired change for over 20 years. Please feel free to request a consultation call and we can discuss a path forward in working together.
Welcome! The humanistic approach I bring to this work has been successful in supporting desired change for over 20 years. Please feel free to request a consultation call and we can discuss a path forward in working together.
Emily Maple
Psychologist, PhD, MPH
Verified Verified
Great Barrington, MA 01230
Waitlist for new clients
With a warm, practical style, aimed to enhance and maintain both short- and long-term change, I collaborate with individuals to help navigate life’s challenges. I focus on collaboration and fostering a nonjudgmental relationship by meeting clients where they are and adapting treatment to fit individual needs.
With a warm, practical style, aimed to enhance and maintain both short- and long-term change, I collaborate with individuals to help navigate life’s challenges. I focus on collaboration and fostering a nonjudgmental relationship by meeting clients where they are and adapting treatment to fit individual needs.
Emdr For Trauma Anxiety And Burnout Rachel R Duvall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Great Barrington, MA 01230
I specialize in working with women, and young adults struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, burnout, and trauma.
Does it feel like nothing truly works to ease your anxiety? On the surface, you're a person who has it all together, but in reality you never actually feel at ease. You're struggling with self-doubt, people-pleasing and you put everyone else before yourself. Maybe there are things that happened to in the past that you've minimized for years because "others had it worse." You’re ready to drop the struggle of needing to do everything "right." You’re ready to stop needing to always be the one to handle the messes and instead be the one who gets the support. Most of all, you’re ready to finally feel okay with saying you need help.
I specialize in working with women, and young adults struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, burnout, and trauma.
Does it feel like nothing truly works to ease your anxiety? On the surface, you're a person who has it all together, but in reality you never actually feel at ease. You're struggling with self-doubt, people-pleasing and you put everyone else before yourself. Maybe there are things that happened to in the past that you've minimized for years because "others had it worse." You’re ready to drop the struggle of needing to do everything "right." You’re ready to stop needing to always be the one to handle the messes and instead be the one who gets the support. Most of all, you’re ready to finally feel okay with saying you need help.
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Emily Shaw LICSW, EMDR
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
Great Barrington, MA 01230
I am a licensed clinical social worker in private practice in the Berkshires and virtually in New York City. I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families struggling with a range of emotional and relational/interpersonal issues. My orientation is primarily Psychodynamic and Relational. I am strongly influenced by Attachment Theory, Mindfulness, and my training in EMDR. I work collaboratively to help you make sense of what is going on- to identify the problem and why you are feeling the way you are feeling, and use this knowledge to consider how to shift things.
I am a licensed clinical social worker in private practice in the Berkshires and virtually in New York City. I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families struggling with a range of emotional and relational/interpersonal issues. My orientation is primarily Psychodynamic and Relational. I am strongly influenced by Attachment Theory, Mindfulness, and my training in EMDR. I work collaboratively to help you make sense of what is going on- to identify the problem and why you are feeling the way you are feeling, and use this knowledge to consider how to shift things.
SHIFT HAPPENS. You cannot stop the changing tide . Follow your passion, change your career, rebuild self-esteem, strengthen relationships, control addiction, delete stress, find balance in your life. You need a therapist who has first hand experience and empathic approach to make you successful. There is no SINGLE method that works for all people. I focus on the individual needs and responses of my clients to ensure that they are free of cookie-cutter therapeutic approaches or psyhchobabble, where the individual always counts first. You owe it to yourself to experience the strength you can gain from the right guide.
SHIFT HAPPENS. You cannot stop the changing tide . Follow your passion, change your career, rebuild self-esteem, strengthen relationships, control addiction, delete stress, find balance in your life. You need a therapist who has first hand experience and empathic approach to make you successful. There is no SINGLE method that works for all people. I focus on the individual needs and responses of my clients to ensure that they are free of cookie-cutter therapeutic approaches or psyhchobabble, where the individual always counts first. You owe it to yourself to experience the strength you can gain from the right guide.
Do you feel like your needs don't matter or have trouble identifying what they might be? Do you feel stuck in states of self-judgement or guilt? Do you feel numb or disconnected, or overwhelmed by the stressors of daily life? I believe that it is absolutely possible to transform your relationship with yourself and others, and to move through the world with a greater sense of ease and belonging. Together we'll start with building a sense of safety and connection, then gently explore the old patterns and obstacles that hold you back from your full aliveness.
Do you feel like your needs don't matter or have trouble identifying what they might be? Do you feel stuck in states of self-judgement or guilt? Do you feel numb or disconnected, or overwhelmed by the stressors of daily life? I believe that it is absolutely possible to transform your relationship with yourself and others, and to move through the world with a greater sense of ease and belonging. Together we'll start with building a sense of safety and connection, then gently explore the old patterns and obstacles that hold you back from your full aliveness.
Lisa Solomon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Great Barrington, MA 01230
Please contact me if you are interested in Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) for Trauma and/or Attachment injuries.
Please contact me if you are interested in Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) for Trauma and/or Attachment injuries.
Jackie LaBonte
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Great Barrington, MA 01230 (Online Only)
Welcome. Many individuals I work with come to me with a history of depression, anxiety, trauma, difficulty in relationships, and low self-esteem. My approach focuses on understanding symptoms that arise from these experiences, along with exploring ways of managing, soothing, and coping. Importantly, I prioritize building a strong therapeutic relationship based on trust and empathy. This is the foundation that will allow us to delve into underlying causes, patterns, and conflicts that lead to personal growth and lasting change. Together, we navigate your unique journey towards healing and self-discovery.
Welcome. Many individuals I work with come to me with a history of depression, anxiety, trauma, difficulty in relationships, and low self-esteem. My approach focuses on understanding symptoms that arise from these experiences, along with exploring ways of managing, soothing, and coping. Importantly, I prioritize building a strong therapeutic relationship based on trust and empathy. This is the foundation that will allow us to delve into underlying causes, patterns, and conflicts that lead to personal growth and lasting change. Together, we navigate your unique journey towards healing and self-discovery.
Donna Jacobs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Great Barrington, MA 01230
I've learned in over thirty-five years in the field that anyone who wants change can benefit from a therapy that is geared toward increased self-awareness. Psychotherapy is an empowering experience that helps people improve relationships, reach higher income, quality of life, and educational goals. Understanding the world we live in, and who we are, is a key to open those doors to greater satisfaction, fewer frustrations, and a greater sense of possibilites. Therapy can, and should produce answers to questions about why things are not working out, and what actually does work
I've learned in over thirty-five years in the field that anyone who wants change can benefit from a therapy that is geared toward increased self-awareness. Psychotherapy is an empowering experience that helps people improve relationships, reach higher income, quality of life, and educational goals. Understanding the world we live in, and who we are, is a key to open those doors to greater satisfaction, fewer frustrations, and a greater sense of possibilites. Therapy can, and should produce answers to questions about why things are not working out, and what actually does work
Elizabeth V. Young
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Great Barrington, MA 01230
I see therapy as an opportunity for you to explore the meaning of your life experiences, and how those experiences affect your current situation. I focus first on establishing a comfortable therapeutic relationship where you can feel safe and supported as you investigate new ways of being. I want to help you explore and learn from your history and feelings: I typically ask questions, note patterns, encourage you to interpret events, and reflect your strengths and successes. In the process, you will gain insight, and be able to make deliberate choices that lead to positive changes in your life.
I see therapy as an opportunity for you to explore the meaning of your life experiences, and how those experiences affect your current situation. I focus first on establishing a comfortable therapeutic relationship where you can feel safe and supported as you investigate new ways of being. I want to help you explore and learn from your history and feelings: I typically ask questions, note patterns, encourage you to interpret events, and reflect your strengths and successes. In the process, you will gain insight, and be able to make deliberate choices that lead to positive changes in your life.
Jovanina Pagano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Great Barrington, MA 01230
Waitlist for new clients
I primarily work with teens and young adults, ages 14-25. I have profound compassion for the challenges presented by this time of life and the concurrent challenges for families. I can see wisdom, potential and ingenuity where young adults and their families may only see obstacles, faults or blame, and my goal is to help clients find that same trust in themselves. I help my clients access and bring forth the qualities they need to achieve their goals, whether that is addressing anxiety, emerging from depression, or exploring things that seem to be blocking forward movement in school, work, relationships, and creativity.
I primarily work with teens and young adults, ages 14-25. I have profound compassion for the challenges presented by this time of life and the concurrent challenges for families. I can see wisdom, potential and ingenuity where young adults and their families may only see obstacles, faults or blame, and my goal is to help clients find that same trust in themselves. I help my clients access and bring forth the qualities they need to achieve their goals, whether that is addressing anxiety, emerging from depression, or exploring things that seem to be blocking forward movement in school, work, relationships, and creativity.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist. I take a developmental standpoint and work with my patients around where they have become stuck in their lives. My treatments are highly individualized based on what my patients wish to work on and what we negotiate together as treatment goals. I have experience working with a diverse range of people confronting issues such as major life transitions, experiences of adversity and trauma, and cultural adjustment.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist. I take a developmental standpoint and work with my patients around where they have become stuck in their lives. My treatments are highly individualized based on what my patients wish to work on and what we negotiate together as treatment goals. I have experience working with a diverse range of people confronting issues such as major life transitions, experiences of adversity and trauma, and cultural adjustment.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.