Therapists in Newtonville, MA

My aim is to help you feel empowered and hopeful from our first meeting. I see our work as having 3 stages. The first is building a sense of safety and trust that provides a steady platform from which to do our collaborating. During this phase, new skills are offered as a way to give you more confidence in your ability to navigate daily struggles. In the second phase we explore the roots of your challenges and how you might unravel from old patterns and beliefs. This allows you to experience life differently and try on new ways of being. Finally, we integrate what you've learned and create meaning from your experiences.
My aim is to help you feel empowered and hopeful from our first meeting. I see our work as having 3 stages. The first is building a sense of safety and trust that provides a steady platform from which to do our collaborating. During this phase, new skills are offered as a way to give you more confidence in your ability to navigate daily struggles. In the second phase we explore the roots of your challenges and how you might unravel from old patterns and beliefs. This allows you to experience life differently and try on new ways of being. Finally, we integrate what you've learned and create meaning from your experiences.

I provide therapy for adults and adolescents who are feeling trapped by anxiety, fear, unwanted thoughts (or memories), and other distressing emotions related to anxiety disorders and trauma (e.g., fear, guilt, shame, sadness).
I provide therapy for adults and adolescents who are feeling trapped by anxiety, fear, unwanted thoughts (or memories), and other distressing emotions related to anxiety disorders and trauma (e.g., fear, guilt, shame, sadness).

If you are motivated to work on what is troubling you let's collaborate! We can work briefly or longer term. It takes courage to ask for help. I see adults of all kinds. I work with family conflict, anxiety, depression, grief, medical issues, loss, relationship problems and trauma. I have built a multifaceted approach which we can tailor-make for you. One client said of me,"Barbara is a great asset for anyone looking to deepen their experience of life. She is a warm and caring guide through any difficulty and will reliably be your mentor, therapist, teacher and friend". Please call and we will talk. Thank you.
If you are motivated to work on what is troubling you let's collaborate! We can work briefly or longer term. It takes courage to ask for help. I see adults of all kinds. I work with family conflict, anxiety, depression, grief, medical issues, loss, relationship problems and trauma. I have built a multifaceted approach which we can tailor-make for you. One client said of me,"Barbara is a great asset for anyone looking to deepen their experience of life. She is a warm and caring guide through any difficulty and will reliably be your mentor, therapist, teacher and friend". Please call and we will talk. Thank you.

My ideal client would be someone willing to explore their issues and emotions and prioritizes their goals. My client would be open to feedback and suggestions that are meant to assist them in their issues. My client would incorporate the tools, skills, and techniques discussed in the session and make a cautious effort to implement them in their daily lives. My clients’ issues include PTSD, depression, and anxiety. My client needs to create the appropriate coping skills, tools, and techniques to reduce their anxiety and depression and to manage their PTSD.
My ideal client would be someone willing to explore their issues and emotions and prioritizes their goals. My client would be open to feedback and suggestions that are meant to assist them in their issues. My client would incorporate the tools, skills, and techniques discussed in the session and make a cautious effort to implement them in their daily lives. My clients’ issues include PTSD, depression, and anxiety. My client needs to create the appropriate coping skills, tools, and techniques to reduce their anxiety and depression and to manage their PTSD.

I'm Marina Hawkin, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with seven years of experience. I specialize in supporting young adults as they step into major life changes, individuals navigating transitions like starting a new career, welcoming a newborn, or going through a divorce, as well as older adults facing unique life shifts. I also have extensive experience working with those struggling with various substance and behavioral addictions. My background as a former scientist informs my approach, helping clients recognize and address their unmet biological needs, manage challenging emotions, and pursue personal growth.
I'm Marina Hawkin, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with seven years of experience. I specialize in supporting young adults as they step into major life changes, individuals navigating transitions like starting a new career, welcoming a newborn, or going through a divorce, as well as older adults facing unique life shifts. I also have extensive experience working with those struggling with various substance and behavioral addictions. My background as a former scientist informs my approach, helping clients recognize and address their unmet biological needs, manage challenging emotions, and pursue personal growth.

My ideal client is someone who is willing to work with me and engage with me effectively. This includes open lines of communication and utilizing therapy times efficiently. I don't believe that progress can be rushed and have no interest in "fixing" anyone. However, I am always honest in my assessments, thoughts, and opinions with clients, and my hope is that my client will do the same. My ideal client is a client who is eager to talk and is open to feedback. My ideal client is also someone who is willing to work through set backs or challenges, together as a team.
My ideal client is someone who is willing to work with me and engage with me effectively. This includes open lines of communication and utilizing therapy times efficiently. I don't believe that progress can be rushed and have no interest in "fixing" anyone. However, I am always honest in my assessments, thoughts, and opinions with clients, and my hope is that my client will do the same. My ideal client is a client who is eager to talk and is open to feedback. My ideal client is also someone who is willing to work through set backs or challenges, together as a team.

My ideal client is an adult who is facing challenges associated with depression, anxiety, life changes, and life stages. My client seeks to find joy in life and expand tools to meet the day's challenges. Another ideal client would be the neuroatypical person seeking to understand how to navigate a world they struggle to understand. This could include those on the autism spectrum or ADHD. Another ideal client would be seniors seeking to navigate the challenges of aging, including loss of jobs through retirement, changing health, or any other issue.
My ideal client is an adult who is facing challenges associated with depression, anxiety, life changes, and life stages. My client seeks to find joy in life and expand tools to meet the day's challenges. Another ideal client would be the neuroatypical person seeking to understand how to navigate a world they struggle to understand. This could include those on the autism spectrum or ADHD. Another ideal client would be seniors seeking to navigate the challenges of aging, including loss of jobs through retirement, changing health, or any other issue.

In the past, I have enjoyed working with individuals with a history of traumatic experiences, substance use, interpersonal difficulties, and psychosis. I enjoy working on goals with clients that involve cognitive restructuring and skills building. Additionally, I enjoy short-term solution-focused goals.
In the past, I have enjoyed working with individuals with a history of traumatic experiences, substance use, interpersonal difficulties, and psychosis. I enjoy working on goals with clients that involve cognitive restructuring and skills building. Additionally, I enjoy short-term solution-focused goals.

Maybe you find yourself at a crossroads where you don't know what direction to go. Perhaps you lost hope and find yourself questioning your own self-worth and purpose in life. You want to be happy, but the storms in your life don't let you take a breath, and you get tired.
Maybe you find yourself at a crossroads where you don't know what direction to go. Perhaps you lost hope and find yourself questioning your own self-worth and purpose in life. You want to be happy, but the storms in your life don't let you take a breath, and you get tired.

The ideal client is open to receiving advice and implementing it into their daily lives. The client may have issues with substance abuse due to a lack of healthy coping skills. The client's needs are to improve the quality of work-life balance. It is also important for clients to learn healthy coping strategies to cope with anxiety, depression, and other underlying mental health disorders that are often the underlying cause of substance abuse.
The ideal client is open to receiving advice and implementing it into their daily lives. The client may have issues with substance abuse due to a lack of healthy coping skills. The client's needs are to improve the quality of work-life balance. It is also important for clients to learn healthy coping strategies to cope with anxiety, depression, and other underlying mental health disorders that are often the underlying cause of substance abuse.

My ideal client would be someone who has not had much success with counseling in the past but is very motivated to participate. I would love to work with a client who has struggled with depression, anxiety, some substance use, and has a history of trauma. I would work to help this client recognize how these issues are connected and perpetuate a cycle. I would also want to help them interrupt that cycle and set boundaries with themselves and in interpersonal relationships. I would work with this client to find healthy hobbies and coping skills while also challenging them.
My ideal client would be someone who has not had much success with counseling in the past but is very motivated to participate. I would love to work with a client who has struggled with depression, anxiety, some substance use, and has a history of trauma. I would work to help this client recognize how these issues are connected and perpetuate a cycle. I would also want to help them interrupt that cycle and set boundaries with themselves and in interpersonal relationships. I would work with this client to find healthy hobbies and coping skills while also challenging them.

My ideal client is someone who is hoping to gain knowledge, skills, and tools to help them handle difficult thoughts and feelings. This person might have a goal of changing their behavior or managing emotional responses. The ideal client would like to work on their goals by discussing their environment, outside factors, and their own abilities to cope and manage. They are open to new strategies and tools and are honest and open with the clinician.
My ideal client is someone who is hoping to gain knowledge, skills, and tools to help them handle difficult thoughts and feelings. This person might have a goal of changing their behavior or managing emotional responses. The ideal client would like to work on their goals by discussing their environment, outside factors, and their own abilities to cope and manage. They are open to new strategies and tools and are honest and open with the clinician.

Violet is a clinical mental health counselor licensed in MA and MT. She provides individual psychotherapy for adults (18+) struggling to navigate life transitions, relationship issues, anxiety, substance abuse, and other clinical issues. Whatever the focus of therapy is, she collaborates with clients to help them become active agents of change in their lives. She believes strongly in the healing powers of a trusting therapeutic relationship, maintaining a sense of humor in life, and becoming more in touch with and accepting of our emotions, beliefs, and values as individuals.
Violet is a clinical mental health counselor licensed in MA and MT. She provides individual psychotherapy for adults (18+) struggling to navigate life transitions, relationship issues, anxiety, substance abuse, and other clinical issues. Whatever the focus of therapy is, she collaborates with clients to help them become active agents of change in their lives. She believes strongly in the healing powers of a trusting therapeutic relationship, maintaining a sense of humor in life, and becoming more in touch with and accepting of our emotions, beliefs, and values as individuals.

My ideal client would seek therapy for their issues with processing trauma and acknowledging poor coping skills (such as addictions or low participation in life) used in the past to manage symptoms. They would want to use a cognitive behavioral approach to identify their cognitive distortions and negative thinking patterns and bring awareness and change to their behaviors.
My ideal client would seek therapy for their issues with processing trauma and acknowledging poor coping skills (such as addictions or low participation in life) used in the past to manage symptoms. They would want to use a cognitive behavioral approach to identify their cognitive distortions and negative thinking patterns and bring awareness and change to their behaviors.

My ideal client would be one who struggled through their life and needed to trust themselves, have internal resources and coping mechanisms, be open to the therapeutic process, and become more vulnerable and adaptable. Their goals are achievable, measurable, and short and long-term. They would want to be able to accept where they came from and focus on the here and now, utilizing the tools that we discover effective for their self-love and acceptance.
My ideal client would be one who struggled through their life and needed to trust themselves, have internal resources and coping mechanisms, be open to the therapeutic process, and become more vulnerable and adaptable. Their goals are achievable, measurable, and short and long-term. They would want to be able to accept where they came from and focus on the here and now, utilizing the tools that we discover effective for their self-love and acceptance.

I am Abby Wilson, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with experience working with adults facing a wide range of issues and diagnoses. I specialize in treating traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, and issues related to gender and sexuality. I also have experience with mindfulness meditation, challenges related to death and dying, and chronic illness. Additionally, I have several years of experience working with incarcerated populations and enjoy assisting ex-offenders as they reintegrate back into society. My therapy style is psychodynamic, open, and affirming.
I am Abby Wilson, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with experience working with adults facing a wide range of issues and diagnoses. I specialize in treating traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, and issues related to gender and sexuality. I also have experience with mindfulness meditation, challenges related to death and dying, and chronic illness. Additionally, I have several years of experience working with incarcerated populations and enjoy assisting ex-offenders as they reintegrate back into society. My therapy style is psychodynamic, open, and affirming.

As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I strive for the development of a healthy sense of self-actualization. I facilitate the power within oneself to find the best solutions and the ability to strive toward them. Whether it is identifying recurring patterns of behaviors, thoughts, and emotions, or simply figuring out current challenges, I emphasize compassion and unconditional positive regard.
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I strive for the development of a healthy sense of self-actualization. I facilitate the power within oneself to find the best solutions and the ability to strive toward them. Whether it is identifying recurring patterns of behaviors, thoughts, and emotions, or simply figuring out current challenges, I emphasize compassion and unconditional positive regard.

My ideal client is someone who is experiencing anxiety, depression, and the effects of trauma. Ideal clients experiencing these challenges will want to grow, utilize self-reflection, and find ways to cope with personal challenges. Goals could include establishing and maintaining relationships, practicing coping skills, changing behaviors, healing from trauma, and building positive habits. By incorporating CBT and DBT techniques, I will help you develop healthier thought patterns, establish and maintain healthy relationships with yourself and others, and develop skills to manage and tolerate stress.
My ideal client is someone who is experiencing anxiety, depression, and the effects of trauma. Ideal clients experiencing these challenges will want to grow, utilize self-reflection, and find ways to cope with personal challenges. Goals could include establishing and maintaining relationships, practicing coping skills, changing behaviors, healing from trauma, and building positive habits. By incorporating CBT and DBT techniques, I will help you develop healthier thought patterns, establish and maintain healthy relationships with yourself and others, and develop skills to manage and tolerate stress.

I am a licensed professional counselor that has been working in behavioral health for over 20 years. I am a lifelong resident of South Jersey and obtained my Bachelors and Masters degrees from La Salle University in Philadelphia.
I am a licensed professional counselor that has been working in behavioral health for over 20 years. I am a lifelong resident of South Jersey and obtained my Bachelors and Masters degrees from La Salle University in Philadelphia.

My ideal client still chooses to show up regardless of their ambivalence towards their treatment goals. Even if this person is not entirely set on treatment, recovery, whatever it might be, your next steps can decide whether or not that individual returns. If I'm thinking more specifically about my own experience, I think a lot about the individuals I supported who were actively using substances. They could identify the harmful impacts and want recovery but couldn't get through their initial ambivalence. These types of moments and individuals are so important to me.
My ideal client still chooses to show up regardless of their ambivalence towards their treatment goals. Even if this person is not entirely set on treatment, recovery, whatever it might be, your next steps can decide whether or not that individual returns. If I'm thinking more specifically about my own experience, I think a lot about the individuals I supported who were actively using substances. They could identify the harmful impacts and want recovery but couldn't get through their initial ambivalence. These types of moments and individuals are so important to me.
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Number of Therapists in Newtonville, MA
70+
Average cost per session
$162
Therapists in Newtonville, MA who prioritize treating:
90% | Anxiety |
87% | Depression |
73% | Coping Skills |
65% | Trauma and PTSD |
61% | Self Esteem |
59% | Grief |
59% | Stress |
Average years in practice
7 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
99% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
97% | Aetna |
97% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in Newtonville, MA see their clients
76% | In Person and Online | |
24% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
85% | Female | |
15% | Male |
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How can I find a therapist in Newtonville?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.