Teen Therapists in Lexington, MA

I have been working as a child and adolescent psychotherapist for over 25 years, addressing a myriad of issues that keep children from reaching their full potential. Through play therapy, discussion, improving family communication, and teaching coping strategies, I am able to form trusting relationships with my clients that allow them to overcome challenges. I have helped many children and adolescents improve their self esteem, make better choices, cope with depression and anxiety, stop self-harm, navigate school problems, and improve social interactions. I also work with parents to help them achieve greater harmony with children.

For more than 20 years, I have enjoyed helping children, adolescents and young adults overcome their difficulties while also focusing on developing their many strengths. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) that is solution focused and clinically proven to be the most effective treatment for children and adolescents who are struggling with Anxiety, Depression, and social difficulties. I have seen an enormous increase in Anxiety and over dependence on social media, vaping, and marijuana use as coping mechanisms and have developed an expertise in treating adolescents who struggle with these issues.

I believe that through counseling one can heal from the impact of trauma and loss. I am a bilingual therapist with more than 12 years of experience working with adolescent and adult survivors of trauma. I have helped clients of all identities feel safe and empowered to address the impact of their traumatic life experiences.

My 20 years of working with adolescents and their families has taught me to approach clients with a non-judgmental, non-authoritative attitude. This helps clients take an honest look at their lives and identify what things need to change or be accepted. Meeting a client without preconceived expectations is critical because it gives me a chance to see the client from her/his own point of view. Also, I work very hard to not act too "therapisty," which is something that often hinders therapy with adolescent clients in particular (e.g., "How does that make you feel?").

There is meaning behind your behavior. The ways in which we interact with the world provide clues to what we are experiencing internally. It may be incredibly challenging to articulate precisely what is bothering you, but I'm confident we can work together to increase insight and understanding in a meaningful way. I specialize in adolescents and young adults and am happy to discuss the possibility of working together.

I am a psychologist with 25 years of experience working with adults and adolescents. At times, people seek therapy because their needs feel urgent and immediate: They are acutely sad, are dealing with loss, or are confronted with a challenging decision. At other times, the quest for treatment reflects a subtle but persistent experience that something in a person's life is missing or imbalanced. The demands and intricacies of daily life intensify these challenges. I can help you to become clearer about who you are and what you want in the midst of them.

My clinical work is integrative with the goal of helping an individual, couple, or family become more whole. My clients are diverse; I thoroughly enjoy working with the full age range, from high-energy little ones to quietly reflective older folks. Together we create a space where we can collaborate with curiosity and creative mindfulness, a space where the work of psychotherapy enables clients to tap their strengths and develop psychologically. My ideal clients are receptive to change and courageous.

As a narrative therapist I strive to help my clients alter problem stories into preferred ways of living. I provide individual therapy to adolescents (14+) through older adulthood/elderly. I have special interest in weight management issues, college student mental health and adolescent mental health, specifically adolescents with behavioral or legal issues. Presenting problems I typically work with include anxiety and mood disorders, relationship issues, psychosis, stress and weight management, substance abuse, and trauma. I also work with practicing therapists seeking clinical supervision and support.

Rights of Passage is a private practice in a beautiful, easily accessible and quiet location with free parking. My practice supports work with individuals across all backgrounds, couples, and family units. I have over 30 years of clinical experience and have developed a particular expertise at helping my clients move upwards through life crises and transitions. These have included: adolescent transitions or parenting of troubled teens, separation in a relationship, divorce, habituated marital conflict, loss of a loved one, medical trauma or job/career related stressors. Call or e-mail to set up an initial phone consultation.

I think it is extremely courageous to admit we need help. I believe one of the most important criteria for successful treatment is to have a trusting, open, "therapeutic rapport" with a client. Without trust and a good connection, the therapeutic process cannot begin. With that in mind, I believe the first step is creating an environment safe from judgement and rich in support. My focus is to enable clients to acquire insight, skills, and motivation for emotional, cognitive, and behavioral transitions.I specialize in older adolescent and adult individual therapy as well as family and couples counseling.

I have over 15 years of experience working with individuals and/or loved ones of individuals struggling with a majority of issues including, but not limited to: depression, anxiety, adjustments, bereavement, eating disorders, family/marital conflict, psychotic disorders, and behavioral issues. I have worked in various settings such as: psychiatric hospitals, group homes, day treatment programs, and outpatient counseling offices. My specialty lies within the adolescent population (15yo+), as well as the Eating Disorder, chronic mental illness, and Borderline Personality populations.

Most often people come to therapy because they are experiencing some depression or anxiety related to their relationships, work, or sense of themselves. Despite this pain, making the decision to enter into therapy is often difficult. It takes great courage and a certain amount of hope. It is important to find a therapist with whom you think you will eventually be as open and honest as possible; someone who is non-judgmental, and who can both give and accept feedback. I will take the initial sessions to help us figure out if we can be good collaborators in this undertaking.

I am a clinic psychologist with 20 years experience working with adults and adolescents in group and individual psychotherapy. I hold faculty appointments at Harvard Medical School and McLean Hospital. I believe therapy is about partnering with clients on a journey of self-discovery, developing realistic and achievable life goals using a mix of empirically-supported therapeutic approaches. These approaches include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Interpersonal Psychotherapy.

I am a warm, direct transparent therapist who believes we are all wired to self right & heal given safe & optimum circumstances. I seek to undo aloneness, nurture vitality & create circumstances for positive change in a relational & experiential way with attention to the body. I am particularly interested in people trying to cope with trauma & early attachment issues and with young adults who are struggling.