Therapists in Newton, MA

Are you stuck in your life, work and or relationships? I will work with you to get unstuck by supporting you, guiding you, and helping you to connect past and present so you can create a better future.I believe important changes will take place in a relationship with a caring and skilled therapist. Let me use what I've learned in 30+ years as a therapist to help you.

Are you going through a divorce, facing a job loss or another stressful life transition? Are you seeking guidance on how to better parent your child or how to navigate a co-parenting relationship with an ex-spouse? Do you find yourself dealing with depression, anxiety, sadness or stress and are looking to talk to someone and help make sense of what you are feeling?

I am an Art Therapist and Mental Health Counselor with over 15 years of clinical experience. I have worked extensively with persons navigating both eating and substance use disorders, depression and anxiety, trauma, identity and relational issues. I work holistically, looking at healing through a range of different modalities in addition to traditional talk therapy, including creative expression, mindfulness, meditation, and energy healing and more. My practice is located in Coolidge Corner in Brookline, convenient to public transportation.

After a meaningful and moving career, I have retired. Thank you to all the patients, families, and colleagues who made my career so rewarding. I will miss you all even as I look forward to other endeavors.

I specialize equally in couple and individual treatment. For the latter I work w people who have self-esteem and relationship issues. I have been in practice 30 plus yrs and try to offer each person. each hour the attention and warmth they deserve. I want to contribute to my field in other ways too. I have founded and co direct a teaching program in short term treatment at a Harvard Medical school affiliated HMO. I have published 3 books and 20 articles about learning Psychotherapy. My office is adjacent to Boston College in Newton.

Therapy can be an important aid in managing transitions, stresses, and crises. It can also provide a safe and supportive context to address longstanding struggles with depression, anxiety, or other concerns. I am a psychodynamically trained therapist who also utilizes cognitive behavioral and relational approaches. My clients describe me as attentive, supportive, and non judgemental. I view therapy as a collaboration between myself with my professional skills and training, and you with your knowledge of yourself and your desire for support and change. I am an authentic, active therapist who approaches therapy gently and directly.

There are times in life when talking to a psychotherapist is the most helpful and practical way to achieve relief from worry, hopelessness, and confusion. I offer a compassionate and down to earth therapeutic approach providing a safe place for you to develop a deeper understanding of yourself, resolve relationship issues and alleviate symptoms that are standing in the way of a more fulfilling and enjoyable life. My focus is on helping my clients feel free, rather than trapped, and more connected with others so that they can achieve what they hope for in life, work, and relationships. My dog “Wylie” accompanies me to work. While h

I am a holistic psychotherapist who supports the healing of the mind, body and spirit. Sessions are designed to support you in accessing your unique gifts and strengths, and to create space for deepening self-awareness and your connection to intuition. My approach is caring, flexible, relational and collaborative. Together, we will address your struggles, questions and concerns and identify and work towards your goals.

Embarking on self-discovery takes courage, offering significant rewards. Many feel an inherent push towards growth; when blocked, it can lead to feeling stuck and a loss of self-confidence. As a hypnotherapist and life coach, I'm dedicated to helping you overcome these obstacles. We'll tackle fears, avoidance behaviors, self-sabotage, and negative subconscious patterns that hinder your progress. My aim is to empower you to surpass your goals, fostering a journey of success and fulfillment. Together, we'll unlock your full potential, guiding you towards the life you deserve.

If you are ready to take the next step on your journey whether it's dealing with anxiety or depression, family issues,overcoming a loss, or making important decisions about your future, I will help guide you through your process. Together we will examine your concerns, your fears and your hopes and map out a plan to get you there. As a Psychologist I will work with you on many levels with compassion and respect. Also, if you have questions about your relationships with peers or family members, divorce, creative endeavors, children or elderly parents, I look forward to helping you.

I offer present- and future-oriented sexuality counseling and educational information tailored to individuals & couples with sexual concerns in a confidential and non-judgmental environment which is designed to empower the client(s) and not the problem. I also provide appropriate external resources while enhancing the internal resources client(s) already have to deal with their sexual concerns. Because of the centrality of sexual experience, this type of work can be transformational in many aspects of a client's life and not just their sexuality. I work as an equal and collaborative partner and am supportive and empathic.

My goal is to work collaboratively with my clients to help them achieve their personal goals, using a combination of "talk therapy", visualization techniques, relaxation, cognitive-behavioral strategies and targeted homeworks. I provide individual therapy to adults of all ages, helping people to resolve depression, anxiety, past trauma, relationship issues, and other challenges. I have specialty training in EMDR, a therapeutic intervention designed to help heal the lasting impact of trauma.

Update 4/15/24: I have an every other week virtual opening. I am a clinical psychologist, staff psychologist the Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School, with a small private practice in Brookline. I provide cognitive-behavioral therapy(CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) and psychodynamic therapy. I use skills training where it can be helpful. I work on tailoring my approach to patients' specific needs, and take on a pragmatic, engaged role in the therapy process. Please note- I am not in network with insurance but can provide claim forms.

I offer individual therapy to adults who are experiencing general anxiety, social anxiety, panic symptoms, and obsessive compulsive disorder. I work primarily from a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) perspective. I also provide supportive psychotherapy for adults who are experiencing stress from a significant change in their life, such as a recent romantic break up, new job, or moving to a new city or town.

I work as an interactive, psychodynamically oriented therapist and seek to help clients discover their own uniqueness; put to rest any outdated negative messages from their histories and move into full, and gratifying lives for themselves and their loved ones. I believe the therapeutic alliance is a partnership where both participants,with the help of my expertise and professional experience,work toward healthy, achievable goals in an atmosphere of warmth,nurturance and trust.

I understand that symptoms and problems have meaning and I help patients to come to understand this meaning. Therapy loosens the forces that bind people to ways of living that have become unsatisfying. I seek to help patients understand themselves in a deep and complex way so that life becomes more free, more enriched, and more meaningful.

I offer client centered therapy to individuals seeking relief from suffering or assistance overcoming barriers to success. I work with people to manage difficult relationships, cope with traumatic events, explore spiritual questions, address substance abuse, and for personal and professional development. I often work with college students with various emotional and academic concerns. Emailing me is the best way to schedule an initial session.

You want to talk about what's on your mind, but it's tough. You don't want someone to try to 'fix' you, give you unwanted advice, or make you feel judged. You want a confidential space where you can talk things out, reflect, and really be heard. I believe that you have a strong desire to grow and succeed within you, no matter how buried or blocked. You don't need people to tell you what to do, but maybe a space to slow down and make sense of things. I specialize in working with grad students, ADHD, men's issues, and relationship and interpersonal concerns. I also frequently provide support to other therapists.

In practice for over 21 years, I have extensive experience in ADHD/ADD, Learning Disabilities, and Personality Development. I provide a "down to earth," private and confidential environment where clients feel comfortable identifying and solving problems that continually disrupt their lives. Specializing in ADHD/ADD and Learning Disabilities, initially client's display increased thoughts of underachievement, distractibility, feel unfocused, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, anger, and sometimes "just feel stuck". We develop structure, focus, and clarity enabling a better understanding of oneself, therefore progressing with the necessary tools and strategies to feel comfortable and productive in their lives.