Out of Network Therapists in Newton, MA

I have experience helping people of diverse backgrounds and identities in various stages of life, including adolescents, young adults, middle adults, and older adults, as they explore issues that arise through transitions, losses, daily stresses, and changing relationships as well as experiences of grief, trauma, family issues, identity exploration, divorce, infertility, depression, and anxiety. Different phases of life can bring new challenges or raise old concerns that we thought were behind us. I assist people in exploring their current worries in response to specific goals as well as the desire for deeper understanding.

As a therapist, I strive to bring warmth and wits into sessions with my patients. My role is to help people identify patterns that are causing trouble or distress. This process involves not only trying to understand the "root" of the problem, but also looking for ways in which individuals might get stuck in problematic ways of relating to others or thinking about themselves. This can be hard work, but it has the potential to be very rewarding. In my experience, people who engage in therapy often find that old patterns can change, and new choices are able to emerge in their lives.

As a psychologist and psychoanalyst, I aim to help patients understand the trouble in their lives and make significant changes. I believe it is important to take the time to get to know patients' stories. My approach is both collaborative and challenging. Sometimes this involves helping people look at parts of themselves that are painful, or hard to see clearly. Many patients benefit from long-term, intensive therapy, while others find that shorter-term therapy helps them solve immediate problems.

How do I effectuate change? I believe change occurs from a sustained active approach with the therapist. Why is there a need for change? Many people report affective states of anxiety, depression, and stress that are inhibiting them in their work, personal lives, and enjoyment of life. My education and experience put me in a unique position to give people the understanding to find satisfaction from their personal, family and work life. Therapeutic interactions are in the here and now. Understanding often leads to an improved quality of life; alleviating anxiety, depressive feelings as well as fears of being stuck.

You want to feel better and do better in your life, and now––perhaps more than ever––you need someone - someone REALLY helpful - “in your corner” to help you turn things around. I’m willing and able to do just that. Together, we can do this: I use a range of solution-focused approaches: treatments that work (CBT, DBT, and whatever else works). We’ll figure out exactly how you’ve “gotten here,” plan a way out, and I’ll guide you along the way…as we activate your strengths and your inner resources to live a better life. I work with adults, teens, and families and I’m available immediately to give you the help you need and deserve. It

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!

I help individuals to feel better, and do better...and I help couples and families to really connect, and thrive! My belief and my experience shows me that we have within us deep wells of strengths, and the capacity to heal and move forward in our lives. But it sure helps to have someone in your corner: Together, we will understand your patterns (your internal patterns, and the patterns in your relationships). Then, using evidence-based treatments (that is: treatments that WORK), I will guide you towards feeling better and doing better in your life–especially in your relationships.

Complicated as they are, relationships are the backbone of healing and the foundation from which we all can thrive. How we relate to ourselves and to others is paramount in shaping our worldview and our ability to live happier, healthier lives. It starts with an introduction; where we go from there - well, the possibilities are boundless.

Updated 5/18/23: Currently accepting new clients for afternoon appointments. Perhaps you're experiencing effects from having lived through a global pandemic, or you're in the middle of a major life change, or maybe you've been thinking of trying therapy, and now's the right time! Whatever it might be that brings you to therapy, I'm so glad you're here. Therapy can be helpful in so many ways, and we can create a plan to meet your needs and help you feel better. I work with clients looking to use in-network insurance (United, Harvard Pilgrim, MGB/Allways), and those claiming their own out-of-network benefits.

Lindsey Sherer is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) dedicated to supporting kids and their families. She brings to TLK more than a decade of clinical expertise with ADHD, anxiety, depression, body image, relationship challenges, self-esteem, and adjustment disorder. Lindsey is well-versed in the many issues that children and families face. She firmly believes that evidence-based therapies (such as CBT) can help her clients reach their goals. Lindsey is currently licensed to serve families and children in Massachusetts (120366) and Maryland (20306).

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 believe that how we interact with others in the present often grew out of lessons learned earlier in life. Sometimes, people use strategies to cope with situations that once made sense but are no longer effective or useful. I also believe that everyone has strengths that can help guide decisions and behaviors in the present. I believe in a collaborative approach to therapy, where we become travelers on your journey; we look at concerns, explore their origins and feelings that arise, and discuss how to view and handle situations here and now.

I have been practicing psychotherapy with individuals, couples, families and groups for more than 30 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 to help clients identify the issues that need to be managed or resolved in order to achieve the quality of life they are seeking.

I work in a very collaborative way to help you to achieve your personal goals. The fit is essential and so I invite you to meet with me to see if the match feels right. In our initial meetings I will want to get an understanding of what is working well in your life as well as what is not working well. I will also obtain a history and after a couple of sesions I will share with you my assessment of you and your problems and will recommend a treatment approach that I think will be helpful.

Are you struggling to cope with a variety of life's problems including challenges at home, school, relationships, family and work? Have these struggles brought around depression, anxiety, stress, anger, or trauma? Are you looking for more happiness, peace, contentment, and strength? I specialize in the treatment of adolescents and young adults working to change their relationships to problems by developing tools to make lasting change.