Life Coaching Therapists in Newton, MA

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.

Clients come to me when they are stuck in distress, unable to move forward. The old coping strategies aren't working with the new challenges. Other clients come with goals they want to reach but don't know how or struggle to take the steps needed to meet them. I offer respect, empathy, and a desire to deeply understand the whole you, not just your problems. I listen closely, but my style is also interactive. My clients come to feel more hopeful, confident, and self-motivated, I specialize in women's issues, life transition, self-esteem, perfectionism, and loss.

Embrace the power of your heart: the heart's electical field is 60 times/magnetic field is 5000 times more powerful than the brain's. When our hearts are wounded through trauma, neglect or deprivation, we lose touch with the heart's power. Depression, anxiety, fear of intimacy, addiction, stuckness may follow. Building on a foundation of emotional safety, my work incorporates meditation, attending to emotional currents/body sensations and touch with permission to facilitate emotional work. Results include greater self-esteem, self-care, reduced stress/anxiety, authentic communication, healthier relationships, empowerment, healing. Intimacy/sexuality, money issues, parenting, GLBTP. Life coaching . Emotional for creative artists.

If you feel you can do more, deserve more but feel stuck, uninspired, or unfocused in your personal or professional life , there is always a way out. My goal is to meet you where you are now, and close the gap to where you want to be fulfilling your full potential. I am here to guide you and support you to find your inner voice to live your dream.

I am always curious about how we become who we are and as someone once told me, “A person who enters therapy is an experience that wants to happen not a problem to be solved.” My focus is to encourage people to stay curious and open to possibilities of learning more about themselves, creating a supportive safe environment that supports positive movement and change. I stress the importance seeing oneself fully, psychologically, physically and spiritually. All these are important ways of supporting one’s life . I see myself as warm, present, accessible and being of help to accomplish this.

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.

The people I see are interested in working hard on the core issues interfering with their relationships and work. Therapy happens in real time in one's life , and should aim to resolve these issues without delay. When I see people initially, and when I teach other therapists, I emphasize that a feeling that something real is happening, that it is having an impact, should be part of the process from the beginning, even if one recognizes there is a lot of work to do.

My work with adolescents, families, and adults spans over twenty years. I believe in the innate strengths within people while also appreciating the need for assistance during the challenges and losses presented throughout life . Working from a relational model and believing that the present moment offers potential for new growth and healing, I am honored to be present for each client as they achieve their desired goals. By co-creating a therapeutic relationship based on trust and authenticity, I assist individuals in reaching their highest potentials.

I am a licensed therapist and a certified life coach for girls in high school, college, and in their 20's. I help young women by providing them the space and the tools they need to truly understand themselves; necessities they often lack. From this foundation they begin to negotiate the complexities of relationships and other essential life skills.My approach makes the transition from adolescence to adulthood seem more manageable. Together, we develop skills to overcome the challenges which often plague young women, and unpack anxieties in a mindful safe way so that they can succeed in spite of them.

I am known as the Visionary Passionate Mentor/Coach for Creative Entrepreneurs and Professionals. I have written six books on women, creativity, stress, and success, but I also enjoy working with men. We are all creative, and our fascinations help us to become whole, prosperous, and create an ideal life . As a trained Executive Creative Career Coach, I can help you to overcome the obstacles to your success, reduce stress, and achieve your future personal, professional, and creative goals. I am warm, supportive, an excellent brainstormer and action-oriented. I also do career assessment testing and Life Purpose analysis.

Do anxious or depressed feelings interfere with your plans for that new job, new living situation or getting and keeping healthy supportive relationships? Do you find yourself distracted and know there are things you just keep putting off? I work with adults who are motivated to make internal changes that lead to external results in their lives. My clients are no longer willing to remain stuck with old thought patterns and behaviors that limit them. Clients report that our work together is insightful, exciting and important.

I am a mindfulness meditation teacher and a clinical psychologist. My practice now focuses on teaching mindfulness and meditation which I can do in person or via video. If you are interested in learning how to meditate, you can enroll in one of my group programs or can contact me to discuss individual coaching or consulting. I also published a book, Mindfulness Journal for Mental Health, last February and am available for presentations or speaking. Please visit my website for more information on my services and for access to some free resources.

Navigating career change? Well-being, work- life balance, or issues prioritizing you?

Do you feel sad, anxious, or stuck in a pattern of behavior that's not making you happy? Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress? Coming to therapy is a time for you to reflect upon yourself, the quality of your life and your relationships. I provide a supportive, safe, nonjudgmental space to share your feelings and address aspects of yourself and your life that you'd like to change or enhance.

Joy. Self-Esteem. Confidence. Fulfillment. Do you ever feel as if something is missing in your Life ––either as an individual or couple? If so, let’s join together and find the missing pieces. As a Team, we’ll take an objective look at your Life and your desires. Then we’ll put together a personal Action Plan that will show the way to a more complete and happier You! The possibilities are endless once you take the first step!

You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.” – Jon Kabat-Zinn Feeling anxious and burnt out? Having a hard time getting out of bed or managing daily responsibilities? Do you find yourself having the same fights over and over in relationships? Are you struggling to find hope and joy in your life ? Are you wondering if you can truly heal from traumas? You don't have to continue feeling this way. My clients have been able to regain a sense of joy, peace, life balance, and hope through their work with me.