Therapists for Adults in Newton, MA
Naylon is a clinical neuropsychologist who provides comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations and treatment for adults with a wide range of neurological, neurodegenerative, medical, and psychological conditions and complications that impact cognitive functioning.
Feedback on results and interpretation is provided to patients and includes detailed descriptions of strengths and weaknesses, diagnostic impressions and implications, and tailored recommendations to ameliorate presenting concerns and improve daily life experience. Dr.
Naylon is a clinical neuropsychologist who provides comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations and treatment for adults with a wide range of neurological, neurodegenerative, medical, and psychological conditions and complications that impact cognitive functioning.
Feedback on results and interpretation is provided to patients and includes detailed descriptions of strengths and weaknesses, diagnostic impressions and implications, and tailored recommendations to ameliorate presenting concerns and improve daily life experience. Dr.
In my private practice, I work with adolescents, young adults and parents seeking help with a wide range of issues.
My approach to therapy with teenagers and young adults is active and fun. I aim to create a safe, supportive environment where kids feel known and understood. I also enjoy working closely with parents. In doing so, I am able to help parents address the complex problems that may be affecting their families.
In my private practice, I work with adolescents, young adults and parents seeking help with a wide range of issues.
My approach to therapy with teenagers and young adults is active and fun. I aim to create a safe, supportive environment where kids feel known and understood. I also enjoy working closely with parents. In doing so, I am able to help parents address the complex problems that may be affecting their families.
My ideal client is a male of any age interested in changing patterns keeping him stuck in his life, someone ready to do the tough work of honest self-assessment as preparation for meaningful change. My approach is strengths-based and solutions-focused with a goal of mobilizing clients to imagine and then pursue positive and exciting change. I have extensive experience working with gifted people and elite performers across different industries, both as a teacher and a clinician. I also work well with executives focused on career building, developing relationships, and managing work-life balance.
My ideal client is a male of any age interested in changing patterns keeping him stuck in his life, someone ready to do the tough work of honest self-assessment as preparation for meaningful change. My approach is strengths-based and solutions-focused with a goal of mobilizing clients to imagine and then pursue positive and exciting change. I have extensive experience working with gifted people and elite performers across different industries, both as a teacher and a clinician. I also work well with executives focused on career building, developing relationships, and managing work-life balance.
I have worked with children, college students, and adults in a range of outpatient clinical settings, school placements, and the U
I specialize in treating patients who have experienced chronic or traumatic stress, suffer from chronic pain, insomnia, anxiety, or depression, and those who require outpatient team coordination. My work is grounded in providing holistic support for each client and their unique needs.
I have worked with children, college students, and adults in a range of outpatient clinical settings, school placements, and the U
I specialize in treating patients who have experienced chronic or traumatic stress, suffer from chronic pain, insomnia, anxiety, or depression, and those who require outpatient team coordination. My work is grounded in providing holistic support for each client and their unique needs.
I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders, body image, trauma, & anxiety. I also have a particular interest in supporting individuals navigating the complexities of chronic illness. I provide in-person & virtual therapy for individuals of all genders ages 17+.
I believe in helping clients increase awareness of their emotional experiences so they can more effectively meet their needs and take ownership of change. I use tenets of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to help clients identify unsustainable thinking patterns and introduce alternate, values-aligned ways of thinking.
I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders, body image, trauma, & anxiety. I also have a particular interest in supporting individuals navigating the complexities of chronic illness. I provide in-person & virtual therapy for individuals of all genders ages 17+.
I believe in helping clients increase awareness of their emotional experiences so they can more effectively meet their needs and take ownership of change. I use tenets of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to help clients identify unsustainable thinking patterns and introduce alternate, values-aligned ways of thinking.
I specialize in helping individuals through various challenges in their lives, whether it be anxiety, LGBTQ+, financial problems/challenges, life transitions, men's issues, or some other difficult life issue. Maybe you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or lost, and perhaps it is hard to be hopeful as you try to figure out the next steps in your life.
I specialize in helping individuals through various challenges in their lives, whether it be anxiety, LGBTQ+, financial problems/challenges, life transitions, men's issues, or some other difficult life issue. Maybe you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or lost, and perhaps it is hard to be hopeful as you try to figure out the next steps in your life.
Hi, I'm Henrietta ("Henri") — If you are feeling stuck, or need direction and support problem solving, I can quickly help you address your needs. Whether you're navigating past trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, relationship challenges, workplace stress, changes in your memory or someone you care about, or the weight of caring for aging parents, you don't have to figure it out alone. Together, we'll explore the patterns holding you back, reconnect you with your strengths, and build practical tools to help you feel more grounded, confident, and hopeful.
Hi, I'm Henrietta ("Henri") — If you are feeling stuck, or need direction and support problem solving, I can quickly help you address your needs. Whether you're navigating past trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, relationship challenges, workplace stress, changes in your memory or someone you care about, or the weight of caring for aging parents, you don't have to figure it out alone. Together, we'll explore the patterns holding you back, reconnect you with your strengths, and build practical tools to help you feel more grounded, confident, and hopeful.
I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 6 years of experience in community mental health. I specialize in supporting individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, codependency, attachment wounds, and difficulty setting boundaries. I have a background in eating disorder treatment and working with underserved populations, and I am passionate about helping clients feel more grounded, secure, and empowered.
I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 6 years of experience in community mental health. I specialize in supporting individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, codependency, attachment wounds, and difficulty setting boundaries. I have a background in eating disorder treatment and working with underserved populations, and I am passionate about helping clients feel more grounded, secure, and empowered.
I focus on working with young male clients (ages 9-25), using a blend of coaching and therapy, focusing on emotional intelligence, leadership skills, confidence, healthy relationships, academic achievement, and athletic performance. The problems I most often see clients experiencing are low self-esteem/confidence, anger management, high stress levels, anxiety, depression (including bipolar), and video game addiction.
I focus on working with young male clients (ages 9-25), using a blend of coaching and therapy, focusing on emotional intelligence, leadership skills, confidence, healthy relationships, academic achievement, and athletic performance. The problems I most often see clients experiencing are low self-esteem/confidence, anger management, high stress levels, anxiety, depression (including bipolar), and video game addiction.
I work with children, adolescents, young adults, adults, couples, and families using a trauma-informed, attachment-focused approach to care.
I work closely with individuals who are experiencing trauma, depression, self-injurious/avoidance behaviors, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, and relationship challenges. Through compassionate, client-centered treatment approaches including DBT, Motivational Interviewing (MI), EMDR, IFS, ARC and CBT.
I work with children, adolescents, young adults, adults, couples, and families using a trauma-informed, attachment-focused approach to care.
I work closely with individuals who are experiencing trauma, depression, self-injurious/avoidance behaviors, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, and relationship challenges. Through compassionate, client-centered treatment approaches including DBT, Motivational Interviewing (MI), EMDR, IFS, ARC and CBT.
As a previous director of a college counseling center I have experience working with teens, college age students, and young adults stepping out on their own and trying to discover who they are.
If this is your first time looking for a therapist, or continuing your journey into self discovery finding someone to connect with may feel like a difficult task. I believe that the most important step in finding success in therapy is connecting with someone who understands you and can hear your perspective and respectfully challenge your thought process. Whether you are someone who comes to this setting thinking, “I don’t even know where to start,” or are coming with a list of tasks to begin working on, I would enjoy getting to know you.
As a previous director of a college counseling center I have experience working with teens, college age students, and young adults stepping out on their own and trying to discover who they are.
If this is your first time looking for a therapist, or continuing your journey into self discovery finding someone to connect with may feel like a difficult task. I believe that the most important step in finding success in therapy is connecting with someone who understands you and can hear your perspective and respectfully challenge your thought process. Whether you are someone who comes to this setting thinking, “I don’t even know where to start,” or are coming with a list of tasks to begin working on, I would enjoy getting to know you.
I meet with kids/teens, college students, adults, and families.
My approach is grounded in Narrative Therapy, which helps people stand up to problems and align themselves more closely with their values and beliefs. Narrative practices also focus on separating personal identities from the problems that, for many people, have come to define their sense of self.
I meet with kids/teens, college students, adults, and families.
My approach is grounded in Narrative Therapy, which helps people stand up to problems and align themselves more closely with their values and beliefs. Narrative practices also focus on separating personal identities from the problems that, for many people, have come to define their sense of self.
As a clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience, I want to understand you as a whole person with strengths as well as current difficulties. If you are looking for a therapist, it is generally because many efforts you have made to solve a problem haven't worked. You may be faced with a very difficult and painful situation, such as a relationship problem, loss, job problem, or illness. Or, you may be experiencing symptoms which are associated with emotional distress, such as chronic anxiety, social anxiety, or depression.
As a clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience, I want to understand you as a whole person with strengths as well as current difficulties. If you are looking for a therapist, it is generally because many efforts you have made to solve a problem haven't worked. You may be faced with a very difficult and painful situation, such as a relationship problem, loss, job problem, or illness. Or, you may be experiencing symptoms which are associated with emotional distress, such as chronic anxiety, social anxiety, or depression.
35 years of clinical experience treating adolescents and adults of all ages in individual, group, and couples therapy.
Symptoms are solutions to problems. In order to alleviate pain associated with depression, anxiety & eating disorders, my patients peel away layers of an onion in order to get to the root of the problem. We then work together to develop better coping strategies to deal effectively with those underlying issues.
35 years of clinical experience treating adolescents and adults of all ages in individual, group, and couples therapy.
Symptoms are solutions to problems. In order to alleviate pain associated with depression, anxiety & eating disorders, my patients peel away layers of an onion in order to get to the root of the problem. We then work together to develop better coping strategies to deal effectively with those underlying issues.
I am a psychologist who began my career as a dancer and then became an expressive therapist, which grounds my treatment in both psyche and soma. I love working with couples around relationship issues and sexuality. My work is both psychodynamic and cognitive, drawing on the integration of logic, philosophy, and emotion. The most crucial component of successful treatment is a good sense of humor. I work to create a safe space for exploring any emotion or pattern, no matter complex.
I am a psychologist who began my career as a dancer and then became an expressive therapist, which grounds my treatment in both psyche and soma. I love working with couples around relationship issues and sexuality. My work is both psychodynamic and cognitive, drawing on the integration of logic, philosophy, and emotion. The most crucial component of successful treatment is a good sense of humor. I work to create a safe space for exploring any emotion or pattern, no matter complex.
Therapy means something different to everyone. In my practice, it means having a culturally-attuned space to navigate all the complexities that come with being human, alongside someone who provides support, empathy, and perspective. In therapy with me, you can expect to dive deeply into exploring the relationships you have with yourself and the world we live in. Whether you’re going through a life transition, working through trauma, experiencing the ups and downs of life, or just heard you should give therapy a try, I invite you to reach out.
Therapy means something different to everyone. In my practice, it means having a culturally-attuned space to navigate all the complexities that come with being human, alongside someone who provides support, empathy, and perspective. In therapy with me, you can expect to dive deeply into exploring the relationships you have with yourself and the world we live in. Whether you’re going through a life transition, working through trauma, experiencing the ups and downs of life, or just heard you should give therapy a try, I invite you to reach out.
My areas of expertise include working with individual adult men and women, couples, families, parenting issues, & also recovery from illness.
A safe, empathic therapeutic space for clients to make meaningful changes in their lives," "I help clients make meaningful and necessary changes for overall increased life satisfaction. I do this by providing a safe, non threatening and supportive setting for clients to "do their work" and create a therapeutic space where humor is allowed. If appropriate, a client's sense of their own spirituality is acknowledged and integrated as a resource of empowerment, to sort through feelings, thoughts and behaviors that either help or hinder them in achieving identified goals.
My areas of expertise include working with individual adult men and women, couples, families, parenting issues, & also recovery from illness.
A safe, empathic therapeutic space for clients to make meaningful changes in their lives," "I help clients make meaningful and necessary changes for overall increased life satisfaction. I do this by providing a safe, non threatening and supportive setting for clients to "do their work" and create a therapeutic space where humor is allowed. If appropriate, a client's sense of their own spirituality is acknowledged and integrated as a resource of empowerment, to sort through feelings, thoughts and behaviors that either help or hinder them in achieving identified goals.
I am an independently licensed clinical therapist who works, adolescents, young adults, and adults to improve their mental health and wellbeing.
My style is warm, compassionate, and highly relational, with the understanding that felt safety within the therapeutic relationship is vital for self-exploration and healing. I integrate a variety of evidence-based therapeutic styles tailored to each individual and maintain a client-centered approach.
I am an independently licensed clinical therapist who works, adolescents, young adults, and adults to improve their mental health and wellbeing.
My style is warm, compassionate, and highly relational, with the understanding that felt safety within the therapeutic relationship is vital for self-exploration and healing. I integrate a variety of evidence-based therapeutic styles tailored to each individual and maintain a client-centered approach.
“Never worry alone.” Mental well-being is essential to a healthy life and life’s challenges are lighter when shared with others.
As a Chinese-Canadian who graduated Boston University School of Medicine with a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling & Behavioral Medicine, I believe that listening and understanding my clients’ cultures and worldviews are crucial for supporting them.
“Never worry alone.” Mental well-being is essential to a healthy life and life’s challenges are lighter when shared with others.
As a Chinese-Canadian who graduated Boston University School of Medicine with a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling & Behavioral Medicine, I believe that listening and understanding my clients’ cultures and worldviews are crucial for supporting them.
I have clinical experience dating back to 2004 working with adults with mental illness in all levels of care from inpatient, PHP and outpatient clinical settings.
As a provider, I consider myself eclectic in my approach to therapy offering a diverse multi-modal experience when it comes to the therapeutic process. Verbalizing what we are thinking can be challenging, and words might not appropriately express how we are feeling. I can offer a safe environment for you to explore your feelings and needs using various forms of expression and communication. It is important to me that clients feel they are working with someone who is genuine and authentic with an ability to relate to their experiences in an empathetic way.
I have clinical experience dating back to 2004 working with adults with mental illness in all levels of care from inpatient, PHP and outpatient clinical settings.
As a provider, I consider myself eclectic in my approach to therapy offering a diverse multi-modal experience when it comes to the therapeutic process. Verbalizing what we are thinking can be challenging, and words might not appropriately express how we are feeling. I can offer a safe environment for you to explore your feelings and needs using various forms of expression and communication. It is important to me that clients feel they are working with someone who is genuine and authentic with an ability to relate to their experiences in an empathetic way.
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FAQ - About Adult Counseling
Why should adults see a therapist?
Adults may benefit from therapy for a wide range of reasons—whether it’s managing symptoms of a diagnosed mental health condition like anxiety or depression, navigating life transitions, coping with grief or trauma, or simply seeking support during a challenging life period. Many adults find that therapy helps them build healthier coping skills and better process their emotions, which may lead to better relationships and reduced stress. It’s important to note that, unlike psychiatrists or primary care physicians, therapists do not prescribe psychiatric medication. However, they will often work alongside prescribing clinicians to ensure coordinated care and can provide behavioral therapy as an important addition to psychiatric medication. Mental health concerns can look different in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence, so finding a therapist with expertise working with adult clients is important. Conditions like major depressive disorder (MDD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for instance, may present or resurface differently in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence. Adult-specific stressors, such as job strain, caregiving responsibilities, relationship challenges, financial stress, or identity transitions, can also influence the onset and type of symptoms an individual experiences. Adult-focused therapists, therefore, are trained to understand these complexities and tailor care accordingly.
How do I know if a therapist is the right fit for me?
When seeking care, it’s important to understand a therapist’s treatment specialties and their overall approach to treatment . Some therapists focus on common adult conditions like anxiety or depression, while others specialize in areas such as trauma, substance use disorders, or obsessive-compulsive disorder. It’s also important to consider a therapist’s training when seeking care. Therapists hold various licenses depending on their training and state requirements. Common therapy credentials include Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs), Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs). Psychologists (PhD or PsyD) receive additional doctoral-level training and may focus on assessments or more specialized therapeutic approaches. All of these professionals can provide talk therapy but do not prescribe medication. When searching for a therapist, consider their credentials and training background to ensure a good fit.
How do I find a therapist who sees adults?
Psychology Today’s online directory allows you to search specifically for therapists who work with adults. Each provider profile includes key information such as clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees. Reviewing these details can help you determine whether a particular provider aligns with your needs and can indicate whether they are a good match for adult clients.