LGBTQ+ Therapists in Natick, MA

Are you experiencing sadness, anxiety, fear? Are you struggling with doubts about your sexuality or your gender identify? Have you struggled with discrimination? Do you have any struggles that you would like to vent about? Or are you just in need of someone that will listen to you without judgment? If you are, contact me to discuss ways to guide you in the process of overcoming these life challenges. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I am open-minded and sensitive to cultural, racial, and religious diversity. I am fully bilingual, English and Spanish.

I currently have limited availability - Please note I am prioritizing couples therapy at this time. As a therapist, I will create a safe and nurturing space where we can freely explore your hopes and aspirations, as well as whatever difficulties you are experiencing in life. You will be met without judgment and provided guidance as you make the changes you seek. As I help guide you toward long-lasting change and acceptance, you will further develop strengths and qualities you bring with you. I tailor my therapy to you, and I promise to work as hard as you to get you to a place of happiness and healthfulness.

My clients may be looking for symptom relief, better interpersonal relationships or a place to be fully themselves, a place where they can say whatever they need to say. I work with individuals on issues related to the LGBTQIA + experience, recurring dysfunctional relationship patterns, substance use disorders, mood disorders such as anxiety and depression, and adjustment to life changes.

You can learn about my practice at my website: www.miriamwaldheterphd.com. I offer a collaborative space to address a range of issues, with a particular interest in working with life's big transitions. For example, people in family changes: entering long-term commitments, parenthood, divorce, or grief; or professionals launching their careers and students formulating their vocational goals. Additionally, I work with the complex intersection between one’s identity and community, including but not limited to LGBTQIA , faith, and immigration/acculturation.

Welcome! I am a clinical psychologist who works with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing emotional and behavioral difficulties. My style is collaborative and pragmatic; blending warmth and compassion with competence and expertise. While I specialize in Dialectical Behavior Therapy for children and adolescents (including parent/caregiver coaching and family therapy) and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), I believe in tailoring therapy to meet each individual’s needs and values.

Breaking free from emotional and psychological wounds can be harder to heal than physical wounds! Predators come in many forms...some are covert, sneaky and manipulative, while others are bold, in your face and irrefutable! My trauma-informed care & psychoed approach will support you in understanding and processing your trauma and struggles. This, while educating and coaching you on selfcare, selflove and self compassion, as you heal. I'll help you command the boundary boss living within, to emerge. Life gets stressful -I get it! Need help in striking that delicate balance in a world of uncertainties! You're in the right place.

Looking for a therapist can be overwhelming. My hope is that this will give you an idea of who I am and what it might be like for us to sit together. Above all, I wish you luck in your search to find a therapist who is the right fit for you. I have been a therapist for 19 years. What is important to you is important to me. Each session is tailored to your needs. Sometimes you may want more structure or feedback. Sometimes you might just need someone to listen, to witness your pain, and know you were heard. That is how I see my role: to be a human being sitting with another human being offering emotional help, support, & insights.

In the moments when we feel overwhelmed and hopeless, we are often prevented from being the best person we are capable of becoming. My clients want to reduce their depression or anxiety, improve relationships with family or peers, process racial/sexual/physical trauma, find more authentic ways to express their identity, or just talk about how hard it is living their lives. I work with people ages 10 and older who are struggling with areas of adversity and who wish to build greater resilience in their lives.

I work with adults and couples on a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, life/career transitions, and relationship problems. My interactive, direct and collaborative style helps clients understand the cause of their issues and gives them practical tools to alleviate symptoms. While I tailor my therapeutic approach to each patient, I draw most heavily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which is a well-researched approach to effectively treat many presenting concerns.

I conduct neuropsychological and psychological testing with children, adolescents and adults with a variety of cognitive, developmental and psychological difficulties. Through the evaluation process, I will provide you with answers about your or your child's diagnosis, suggest the best treatments and provide access to accommodations in school or on standardized tests. I am confident that you will walk away with not only a new understanding of your or your child's struggles but also increased confidence to address those struggles effectively. Please visit my website for more information: https:/jilliandepaulphd.com

I enjoy working with individuals who are motivated for change but who might not know how to take the first steps. As an interactive therapist, I see myself as a facilitator in your therapy as you work toward improving aspects of your life that you feel no longer work for you. Trained as a relational psychologist, I emphasize the importance of early relationships and how they impact one's daily functioning. I value the importance of the here and now as well as the future while helping individuals realize their maximum potential for happiness.

I work with teens and adults using a variety of theoretical models and evidence-based interventions. My therapeutic approach is collaborative, active and non-judgmental, and my style is warm, direct and authentic. My clients experience a range of distressing mental health issues including anxiety, depression, PTSD/trauma, psychotic disorders, personality disorders, issues related to GLBTQIA identity, and substance abuse/addiction. My goal is to reduce distress and assist people in the development of an enriching life.