Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Newton, MA
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David Jay Weiss
Psychologist, PhD, FAACS
Verified
Verified
I use researched-based techniques including
cognitive
behavioral therapy and hypnosis for sexual issues, anxiety, phobias and depression.
You are calling because you want help, relief, and improvement as soon as possible. I have 35 years of experience specializing in individual therapy, marriage/couples counseling, and sex therapy. Using an integrative approach, we will develop a clear articulation of your problem and a clear plan to get more out of life. We will use techniques addressing anxiety, depression, sexual issues, ineffective communication, self-defeating patterns, feelings of hopeless or sadness. You may know what you are feeling, but not the solution. My job is to relieve suffering and enhance your wellbeing and your relationship with others.

Lindsay Veillette
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
Lindsay incorporates elements of mindfulness,
cognitive
-behavioral therapy (
CBT
), solution-focused therapy, and narrative therapy into her practice with a common goal of empowering individuals to advocate for their needs in all facets of life.
Lindsay Veillette is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who has experience working in both inpatient and outpatient settings with a variety of populations including adults and adolescents with serious mental illness, mood disorders, substance use disorders, family and relationship issues, trauma backgrounds, individuals in crisis, and those navigating general life changes and stressors. Lindsay completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Fordham University. Lindsay's approach to therapy is holistic, collaborative, and client-centered with a strong focus on strengths.

Freddie Palmer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
To support you in reaching your goals, I use a variety of therapeutic modalities including but not limited to
cognitive
behavioral therapy, trauma informed practices, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing.
As a former teacher turned therapist, I have developed a strong counseling tool box. I specialize in supporting adolescents/teens and adults find ways to cope with trauma and loss, manage anxiety and depression, develop problem solving strategies and social skills, overcome substance abuse and low self-esteem, and manage family conflict. I am also able to help the individuals I work with to develop executive functioning and advocacy skills at school, home, and in the community. I utilize humor, unconditional positive regard, and curiosity to create a safe and productive space for you to grow.
Not accepting new clients

Josephine (Anna) Bell
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Transitions such as divorce, new jobs, family changes, and education can put added stress on already complicated lives. Learning to balance it all while also taking care of yourself requires tools. Although you are no doubt doing the best you can with what tools you already have, through therapy, I can help you more effectively use those tools, or provide new ones. My approach is interactive, collaborative, and supportive. I primarily draw on
cognitive
- and acceptance-based approaches, but use a number of therapeutic techniques to best address the needs of my clients.
Newton, MA 02464
Not accepting new clients

Pam Weissman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am trained in a variety of evidence based treatment modalities including mindfulness, motivational interviewing,
cognitive
behavioral therapy, and trauma informed treatment. We will work together to identify how to make the changes that you are looking to make to have lasting effects in your life.

Andrea Gewirtz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I also utilize
CBT
techniques to improve coping skills and self-efficacy.
You may feel lonely, stuck worried about the future. Your relationship and/or career and aren't bringing you the joy and meaning that you want and deserve. You are not alone, we all have been there and there is hope for the future. I will help you to move forward by creating a trusting and safe environment in which you can explore your feelings, understand how your past influences your present and begin living a more positive and productive life.

Beth DeFrino Kuo
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I am a
cognitive
behavioral therapist and I provide specific feedback and track our progress throughout our work together.
I am a licensed psychologist and enjoy working with college students, parents, and adults. My clients often tell me they appreciate my hopeful and direct approach. I trained at UMASS Medical School and Boston Children's Hospital. I've worked in outpatient clinics, college counseling, pediatric weight clinics at several major hospitals, and at a cancer support center. I treat those struggling with anxiety, OCD, ADHD, stress & relationship issues, weight management, coping with medical conditions, and parents looking to better understand their children.

Annique Caplan
Psychologist, PsyD, MEd
Verified
Verified
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.
Waitlist for new clients

Joanne Walker
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I empower clients to change through empirically proven
cognitive
behavioral therapy also known as
CBT
.
British born, US trained psychologist. Welcome to my practice, I'm glad you've stopped by. First let me offer a little reassurance; there are many different kinds of therapists who can help you on this site. Make a short list based on profiles and select up to three for an initial phone call. Don't be afraid to ask difficult questions, describing honestly your issues and what you are looking for. The best predictors of success in treatment is 'goodness of fit' between client and therapist. I offer a warm, pragmatic approach to my work, forging strong, authentic relationships to help you achieve your goals.

Elliott Kronenfeld
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LICSW, MSW, MS, CSTS
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
I am licensed in ME, MA, and NH and specialize in therapies for individuals and couples that are dealing with issues that inhibit future growth and happiness. As the author of Couples by Intention: Creating and Cultivating Relationships That Matter!, specialties include sex/intimacy, infidelity recovery, infertility, Surrogacy/Adoption, life transitions/personal growth, men's issues, and sexual minorities' concerns. My approach is solution focused, varied and includes a strength based perspective. Narrative therapy,
CBT
and interpersonal methods are often used.

ADHD New England Counseling and Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
We specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of
cognitive
and emotional challenges in children, teens, adults, couples, and seniors, utilizing a multi-disciplinary, solution-focused approach that incorporates the latest knowledge about the brain, learning, human behavior and emotion.
My clinical expertise are especially beneficial to those living with ADHD, depression, anxiety disorders, relationships and family conflict, as well as those struggling with life transitions, stress management, and self-esteem. It is our mission to work holistically with individuals and families using a strategic and strengths-based approach to help our clients be an “open book” throughout the therapeutic process. We help to maximize existing coping strategies while developing new pathways for increasing competency, functioning, and self esteem. We believe that everyone can be successful and have a better quality of life.
Not accepting new clients

Marina Livshits
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I use
cognitive
-behavioral and relational therapy techniques.
Do sadness and anxiety fall heavily on your shoulders? Do you feel like something is holding you back from living your life to the fullest? Do your relationships feel less satisfying? Are you looking for a therapist who can help you move forward in life, somebody who can be a trusted guide in your journey to a greater meaning and harmony in your life? You have come to the right place! Together we can examine those barriers to positive mood, self-actualization and happiness so that you can make necessary changes in your life.

Marie Palmier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I use several different therapeutic approaches based on each client's personal needs:
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, and Stress Mgmt, to help you discover or rediscover what you care most about.
My specialty is working with young to older adults experiencing Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Divorce, Grief & Loss, Chronic/Terminal illness, and/or Addiction. Each client has their own story and unique needs. I take a person-centered authentic therapeutic approach to help clients step towards their preferred life at their own pace, always focusing on what is most important to them. I've gained valuable experience working in mental health at leading hospitals including Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and at Mass General Brigham where I currently work in outpatient psychiatry. Your needs & goals will steer our work together!

Amanda L Rauf
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and Clinical Instructor at Harvard Medical School specializing in child and family therapy. I have several years of clinical experience working with children and families from culturally-diverse backgrounds in a variety of settings such as hospitals, schools, and within the community. Among my areas of expertise are early childhood and behavioral difficulties, parent training, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma and Autism Spectrum Disorders. I also specialize in both
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy (
CBT
) and Play Therapy.

Peter Camden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
Peter utilizes strength-based,
cognitive
-behavioral, mindfulness-based, solution-focused, and attachment-focused approaches to maintain the flexibility and awareness necessary to best meet the needs of every unique individual, couple, and family.
Peter Camden is a Licensed Individual and Family Therapist (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) in the state of Massachusetts and Rhodesia Island who has 10 years of experience partnering with adolescents and families seeking help with trauma, depression, anxiety, stress management, and relationship issues. Peter completed his Bachelors of Science in Business Administration from Fitchburg State University and received his Master of Social Work from Bridgewater State University.
Not accepting new clients

Basak Efe
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I mainly practice from the perspectives of
Cognitive
-Behavioral Therapy (
CBT
), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, and Psychodynamic Therapy.
Not accepting new clients - I provide individual therapy to adults. I strive to establish a collaborative relationship with my clients to promote healing and help them move towards a more meaningful and fulfilling life. I provide a nonjudgmental setting where my clients can express and explore their thoughts and feelings. I focus on helping my clients achieve a sense of freedom from distress, become more accepting of themselves, feel more connected to others, and build a life that is gratifying.
Not accepting new clients

Paula Bucca Karl
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
My advanced training includes Moving Beyond Depression TM (MBD) an evidence based In - Home
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy for maternal depression and Postpartum Support International Certification Trainings.
I practice a psychodynamically informed
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy that incorporates mindfulness and radical acceptance. I work with adults 23 + experiencing challenging life events, or struggling with anxiety or depression. I have expertise in perinatal mood complications (depression and anxiety disorders ), infertility, and pregnancy loss.

Newton Biofeedback
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I've been a practicing LICSW, for 28 years specializing in Life Coaching, Biofeedback, Neurofeedback, Hypnosis, and
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy for stress-related conditions, such as Migraines, Anxiety, Hypertension,Chronic pain, Weight loss, Insomnia and Tinnitus. Most people are unaware of ways in which our bodies react to thoughts and emotions.Your response to stress compromises your health and interferes with reaching personal goals.There is no need to suffer.
I can help you to stop using ineffective coping skills and begin learning successful skills to achieve your full potential in all aspects of your life: Family, career, finances, relationships, and health.

Christina Brothers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I utilize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy(ACT),
CBT
, and DBT.
*Currently offering telehealth appointments** My practice has primarily lended itself to the treatment of Eating disorders, and other co-occurring struggles that are commonly associated with this illness. Most recently, I was the Clinical Director of both an Inpatient Eating Disorder Unit and a Psychiatric Unit, and now have transitioned to working in a University setting with college students. These experiences have provided me with the background of treating adolescents, adults, and families from all different backgrounds.

Briana Saltzman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I have post graduate training in
CBT
, DBT, and psychodynamic therapy in children and adults.
Regardless of your reason for seeking therapy, it is vital that you feel understood and supported as you begin this process. You may be feeling depressed or anxious, struggling with a big life transition, or feeling dissatisfaction in school, work, or relationships. Together, we will explore the forces that are keeping you stuck and help you develop a better understanding of yourself and your relationships. Using a variety of techniques including psychodynamic and
cognitive
behavioral interventions, our work together will be tailored to your unique needs.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists
How does cognitive behavioral therapy work?
Cognitive behavioral therapy works by exploring how your thoughts affect your emotions and experiences. CBT helps you identify distortions in your thinking. For example, you may tend to jump to the worst case scenario (catastrophizing) or think in extremes (all-or-nothing thinking). A therapist can teach you how to push back against those thoughts to ultimately change your feelings and behavior for the better. They can also provide coping skills to better deal with stressors and challenges.
When do I know to seek treatment with cognitive behavioral therapy?
It’s reasonable to consider cognitive behavioral therapy if you struggle to manage difficult emotions or behaviors to such an extent that you are not getting the most out of life on a day-to-day basis. If you want a shorter term, concrete, skills-based approach, CBT is a great option. (By contrast, other types of therapy may devote more time to exploring your past and its effects.) The decision to seek CBT also depends on the condition you’re treating; CBT is an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other disorders.
How can I find a cognitive behavioral therapist for someone else?
To find a cognitive behavioral therapist for someone else, you may want to begin by discussing the person’s problem, researching cognitive behavioral therapy, and assessing whether the approach is the right fit. You could then reach out to a few cognitive behavioral therapists in this directory, explain the scenario, have a consultation with those available, and determine who could be a good match.
Why is CBT such a popular form of therapy?
CBT has become a popular form of therapy because it is effective and accessible. Robust research has demonstrated that CBT is an effective treatment for many mental health conditions. And CBT can be learned in relatively few sessions, which means that many people can engage in the process, afford it, and see results quickly. It involves learning concrete skills such as disputing unhelpful thoughts; these skills can also be taught and spread widely.