Child Therapists in Lexington, MA

I am fully certified in two evidence based therapies1) EMDR or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and 2) IFS or Internal Family Systems Therapy. In a very SAFE manner, they can be VERY effective. I emphasize the word SAFE because NOTHING is ever discussed unless YOU are comfortable discussing it. You're "the boss" as to what we cover/discuss in therapy.

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 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 (16yo+) & young adult populations, as well as the Eating Disorder, chronic mental illness, and Borderline Personality populations

I am a down to earth and flexible clinician available to work with individuals seeking to improve their skills in developing positive relationships and to become more effective in managing their lives. I am available to work with adolescents and adults who are struggling to cope with life's stresses. I enjoy taking a person centered approach with clients to help them discover and define specific skills they will need to better manage life's challenges. I encourage clients to learn and practice new strategies using methods derived from CBT and DBT to better understand and cope with their emotions.

My approach is based on a strong foundation in psychodynamic psychotherapy, and is further augmented by more pragmatic approaches. I aim to help individuals set out on a path toward progress illuminated by insight while armed with practical tools. I help individuals identify how they tend to perceive themselves and others, manage their feelings, and cope with problems--and appreciate how their early life experiences may have shaped these tendencies. Understanding the origin and function of a person's pattern of difficulties promotes a sense of compassion for how they came by these problems, and helps them consolidate motivation to make necessary changes.

I offer compassionate, non-judgmental treatment for adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD and substance use issues. Using research-based techniques, I help clients create a toolbox of skills to use in times of distress, and provide a warm and supportive environment for self-exploration and growth. I am an Assistant Psychologist and Instructor in Psychology at McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School.

I am providing individual & family counseling and group therapy both online & in person. If you are experiencing OCD, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma/PTSD, Relationship and Self Esteem difficulties, I am here to support you! I gained extensive clinical and teaching experiences while helping multicultural families and international college/grad students in the area. While motivating you to gain new tools and skill-sets you need to thrive, I create a collaborative, compassionate and non-judgmental environment where you are empowered and also challenged to increase self awareness to create positive changes in your lives.

With extensive training and certification in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I love to work collaboratively with clients to help manage life’s tough speed bumps. While I am most interested in working with teens and young adults to increase their insight into their mental health and create a customized toolbox for clients to use in their daily lives, I believe first and foremost that the therapeutic relationship, a sense of humor, and authenticity are the bedrock of the work that we'll do together.

Are you looking for guidance on how to improve your life or the life of a loved one? Through the use of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and other evidence-based interventions, I will provide you with the tools to become successful and independent. ABA has been successful in developing skills such as socialization, daily living skills, verbal and nonverbal communication, coping skills, reduced maladaptive behaviors, and maintaining lifelong independence. Treatment can be utilized in the home, community and school setting. As a Licensed Board Certified Behavior Analyst, let me help you and your family reach and maintain your goals.

New England stoicism expects us to “be strong” and “self- sufficient” pushing that pain deep inside. At one point or another, we are all the victims of problematic thinking and struggle to maintain balance in life. You don’t need a pervasive mental illness or diagnosis to benefit from counseling. If you’re tired of being stuck, let’s change that.

Restructure your inner thoughts and feelings to create more satisfying relationships, emotional balance, and positive outcomes within family, life, and work. Clients are helped to overcome anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss. Through precise, creative and illuminating feedback, emotional clarity and self-insight are promoted in a secure therapeutic setting. I have extensive experience with individuals and families within the national and international communities and appreciate the many nuances that can arise, be it religious, cultural, varied professional backgrounds, commitments, and family structures.

I am a caring, compassionate, professional therapist, highly experienced in providing individual, couples, family, and group therapy. My greatest asset is that I am highly committed to work with you in helping you experience relief from emotional pain, find fulfillment and love in your relationships with others, as well as peace, acceptance, and joy in your relationship with yourself. I consider my work my life's work. My clients find strength within themselves and in their relationships, as they seek to live with understanding and love more effectively each day. I am honored to be part of your journey.

Does anxiety, worry and stress control your life? Take control back. I am a licensed clinical professional counselor, nationally certified counselor and licensed mental health counselor specialized in assessment and treatment of children, teens, adolescents, and adults with anxiety, OCD and related disorders. I provide evidence based treatment, including cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). I include mindfulness based strategies and principles of positive psychology to empower my clients. In addition to office-based-sessions I offer home and community based treatment, videoconferencing and intensive outpatient treatment as clinically indicated. .

I provide brief and long-term therapy for children, adolescents, and adults struggling with loss, disability, depression, anxiety, and other life stressors; parent-child therapy for young children (toddlers, preschoolers); support for parents and siblings of children with special needs; consultation for parents with questions about school program or special education placement. As a parent of a child with a disability, I believe families deserve the opportunity to express and cope with the range of emotions and challenges that can occur when a family member has special needs.

My practice is based in decades of direct psychotherapy with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families; the teaching of counseling, race, class, gender and the wide range of social identity dynamics; consultation; supervision; research; and publication. I look forward to working with clients eager to explore life challenges in the context of a professional relationship that is supportive, compassionately challenging, well-informed by theory, egalitarian, and appreciative of humor and irony as keys to coping. Severe addiction and severe cognitive or psychiatric challenges are beyond the scope of my practice at present. Private pay only; no medical insurance payments.

I seek to create a safe and nurturing environment which supports healing and growth. I have an eclectic approach that is tailored to each individual client and what feels most helpful in the moment. I make use of Psychodynamic insight oriented psychotherapy, CBT, the Expressive Arts, Focusing, Relaxation Training and more, within a Holistic/Mindfulness and Strength-Based approach. I work with adults and children. I support adults through: life transitions, grief, relationship struggles, women's issues, anxiety, depression, caregiver stress, being an adult child of an alcoholic or other dysfunction, young adult identity issues, stress management and more. I am LGBT friendly.

Liveliness, warmth and connection are the ground for my practice, where I focus on you and your passions and commitments in life, the places you are stuck or feel vulnerable, and the hopes and capacities that you bring to difficulties in your life. I love the work I've done for the past 30+ years, consulting with a wide variety of individuals and couples, women and men, straight and gay, artists and performers, and parents of young children through adolescents.