Therapists in Medford, MA

I have been practicing psychotherapy with individuals, couples, families and groups for more than 35 years. My style is interactive and my goal is to provide safety and support in creating a collaborative, therapeutic relationship. I use a variety of theoretical approaches with a particuar focus on Gestalt theory to help clients identify the issues that need to be managed or resolved in order to achieve the quality of life they are seeking.

<- New sessions available on nights & weekends - New couples welcome -> Are you living with destructive habits or persistent traumas? Our present lives can be weighed down by patterns that were established a long time ago. That can include the over-and-over fights in relationships or the lingering pain from childhood. My goal is to support you to explore how your histories and patterns influence your life today and then to continue the ones that serve you and to change the ones that don’t. I support you to build new boundaries, to quiet shame and to invent new narratives of possibility to achieve the growth you're looking for.

Old habits and fixed thoughts may be preventing you from making decisions or choosing a life-path. Together, we will work to build your confidence, decision making skills, and develop strategies for you to achieve success! With over 20 years of experience, I graduated from Lesley University with a Master in Expressive Therapy with an Art Therapy Specialization. I received post-graduate training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma studies. I am a Registered Art Therapist and Certified Eat, Breathe Thrive(TM) Instructor.

I feel therapy is a modality for clients to tap into their own Human resilence. I appreciate the mind-body system. Life gives us challenges. As a therapist I will work with you to find your resilent capacity in a safe and compaaionate space. I will guide you in becoming more grounded and confident in yourself.

Life hurts. It just does. We all go through tough times at some point. Tragedy and hardship hit unannounced. These events have a lasting impact - even subtle ones - especially if they took place during our formative years. They can leave us on high alert, isolated, stressed out, hating ourselves, experiencing nightmares, not being able to feel joy, or to concentrate. If you have experienced any kind of trauma, be it a massive event that you didn't recover from, the repeated attrition of abuse, or the subtle and insidious wounding of emotional neglect, there is hope.

Wouldn't it be nice to be in the presence of an authentic, genuine person that has the capacity to listen deeply to your unique concerns and facilitate an experience of being understood? -- A person that welcomes you as a unique individual and has the capacity to work with you in a collaborative and creative manner. I am experienced in creating the kind of relationship that allows you to feel comfortable and safe with just being yourself. Grounded with this intention, we co-create the space and trust required for improving the quality of your life and wellness.

A deep and enduring intimacy is one of life's greatest treasures. Richard Borofsky is a couples therapist whose special gift is to help couples learn how to consciously enter into the experience of being present in a way that makes it possible for them to reconnect, to open their hearts and to transform hurts, resentments and mistrust into a deeper, more compassionate and lasting connection. Along with his wife Antra Borofsky, his partner for over 50 years, he also offers retreats and workshops for couples called, "Being Together: The Art of Loving."

With over 20 years experience, I have successfully helped others with issues of anxiety, depression, trauma, low self worth/esteem and relationship struggles. While providing a safe atmosphere where one feels comfortable talking about themselves, I help you to figure out what the issues are and how to best deal with them.. It's my experience that change occurs when one is feeling both supported and challenged. I try to provide both. Please feel free to contact me and we can talk about how I can be helpful.

Seeking therapy is a sign of personal strength. Often people who engage in therapy are actually doing well in life, but would like to do better in one area or another. It takes awareness in our lives and courage to be able to reach out for help. I strive to put people at ease in building the therapeutic relationship. I also greatly value individual differences and approach each client with an open-minded and non-judgmental stance. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the most important aspect of a successful experience in therapy.

Traditional/Holistic, East/West, Mind/Body. What helps? What heals? Different traditions and orientations present different answers. Whether your issue is troubling emotions, like anxiety or depression, negative self-beliefs, difficulty with relationships or work or another pressing matter, I believe in working together to tailor an approach that best fits your issues and preferences.

Currently accepting weekend and evening clients. If you are feeling stuck, stressed, anxious, sad, avoidant, unmotivated, distracted, or generally discontent with yourself, your social life, your job, your purpose, or a particular relationship or situation you have found yourself in, you might be suffering from anxiety, depression, or acute stress disorder. My passion is helping individuals with anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. I have multiple years of professional and private practice experience helping teens, middle aged, senior adults, and couples navigate emotional difficulties and traumatic periods of their lives.