Therapists in Jamaica Plain, MA

Beginning the search for a therapist can feel daunting, intimidating or overwhelming. I work with clients who are seeking to deeply embody their questions, reflections and emotions through dance-movement therapy (primarily authentic movement) and arts-based exploration (visual arts and writing). The clients I work with define themselves as deep feelers and imaginative thinkers.

We all face challenges and could use support at times. I offer a safe non-judgmental place, where you can focus on your needs through creative expression. Art therapy integrates psychotherapy (talk therapy) with the creative process to improve and enhance mental and emotional well-being of individuals of all ages. No prior artistic experience is needed to benefit from the healing power of expressive arts. Art is a universal language of the mind that speaks through images & symbols and allows verbal and beyond-words communication.

It's a joy, passion, and privilege doing this work. Over the past 20 years, I've practiced in school settings, community mental health, managed care, VA hospitals, university counseling centers, and private practice. My clinical interests are in fear, stress, depression, and suicide; creativity and the expressive arts; issues of intimacy and vulnerability in relationships; and issues of culture, identity, and liberation - especially regarding race, gender, sexuality, and spirituality. My specialized training (20 years) is in Buddhist psychology, trauma-informed creative art therapy, and exposure therapy for anxiety and trauma.

Hey Sis! As a Black therapist to high-achieving executive women of color in both corporate and creative spaces, I see you coming up against both cultural and societal pressures. You're wearing all those hats with the S on your chest and the superwoman cape on. I know you're tired and that's ok! You may feel stretched thin and the weight of responsibilities burdensome. Trying to be everything to everybody is hard and highly unrealistic. There's a need for a new paradigm shift and the shift starts with you. Let's shift towards greater clarity in purpose, work and life harmony, peace inside, pure joy, healing, and ultimate FREEDOM.

I am currently accepting new clients. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor experienced in supporting youth, young adults, and adults through the challenges of life to reach a place of comfort. I specialize in working with individuals and families who experience mental health concerns, including, but not limited to, depression/anxiety, life transitions, trauma, mood disorders, stress management, and relationship concerns. My work is versatile as I utilize my passions to support individuals to make positive progress toward their goals.

I specialize in helping men, women, artists, business and trades people, as well as adult children of alcoholics restore diminished or lost connections to their poietic capacity. The word poiesis is from ancient Greek, meaning to make, or to bring forth. In my work, I refer to it as meaning one’s creative capacity to respond to and shape one’s life - as well as one’s capacity to create things i.e. art, woodwork, poetry, a relationship, a mindfulness practice, a career, a garden, etc. When we are overwhelmed, our mental health can suffer, sometimes making it difficult for us to respond to life's challenges in a way that works for us.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a background in Expressive Arts Therapy from Lesley University. I have helped adults and youth in various degrees of mental health crises and settings. In building a therapeutic partnership, I can help you set short-term goals, build skills to manage symptoms of anxiety/depression, break down tasks during challenging life transitions, practice communication skills, or delve deeper to address traumas with individualized care in a non-judgmental environment.

Currently Accepting New Clients (with limited availability). I am an experienced child and adolescent clinician who values a collaborative approach in my therapeutic work with young people and their families. I work with individuals to create a comfortable and nurturing environment that fosters growth and resilience. I have experience working in acute mental health services and outpatient settings, particularly with life adjustments, mood disorders, suicidal ideation, and self-harming behaviors. I utilize a person centered, trauma informed, and skills-based approach to help treat depression, anxiety, trauma, and grief.

Welcome, and thank you for visiting my profile. I provide individual therapy for adults 18+ to address: recent life transitions or loss; symptoms of anxiety and/or depression; difficulty in relationships; traumatic life events; desire to improve mindset and build positive self esteem. I have treated adults, children and adolescents in a variety of settings including The Trauma Center at JRI, Boston Children's Hospital, and McLean Hospital. I would be glad to assist you with your goals toward your overall health and well-being.

We strive to motivate participants to overcome life’s challenges. Feeling stressed, frustrated or overwhelmed? Is COVID-19 related changes impacting your life in anyway? Whether some of these apply to you or a loved one, WE CAN HELP! This practice encourages positive lifestyle changes. Therapeutic interventions may assist you cope, adjust and make progress. We pride ourselves on our honest commitment to support our clients reach their goals at any age.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice and in the Waltham area. As a psychologist, art therapist, and an educator, I have devoted myself to helping others create meaningful, fulfilling lives. My approach is relational, psychodynamic, mindfulness-based and research informed. I am astute in understanding the clinical process that underly change and therapeutic components that promote healing. I believe in a collaborative therapeutic relationship, while supporting individual strengths and meeting specific needs of the person. I welcome clients from all backgrounds, cultures, ethnicities and sexual orientations.

Arpeggio Therapy offers combined music therapy and psychotherapy sessions in a private office practice. Aly Strzalka is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC). She has 8 years of clinical experience treating clients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Her approach incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Music Therapy to address anxiety, low mood, body image, and trauma. Arpeggio Therapy is conveniently located in Newton Center, MA.

I am an Art Therapist and Mental Health Counselor with over 15 years of clinical experience. I have worked extensively with persons navigating both eating and substance use disorders, depression and anxiety, trauma, identity and relational issues. I work holistically, looking at healing through a range of different modalities in addition to traditional talk therapy, including creative expression, mindfulness, meditation, and energy healing and more. My practice is located in Coolidge Corner in Brookline, convenient to public transportation.