Therapists in Somerville, MA
Kiah Shea
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) working for Hurdle Health to provide culturally-intentional care to adolescents and adults. While we all have our own unique lived experiences, the opportunity to join a safe space where one’s stressors, concerns, and challenges are heard in a nonjudgmental space, can become the catalyst to the change one wants to see in their life. My areas of specialty include anxiety disorders, mood disorders, depression, low self-esteem, adjustment issues, and stress. My collegiate-level athletic background brings a collaborative and results-oriented focus to the therapy space.
Somerville Counseling Works
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
**Accepting New Clients-Immediate Openings for video and tele-counseling** The corona-virus has swooped in and changed the landscape of our daily lives. If you are experiencing acute stress related to this, I will be providing short term counseling as needed for anxiety that arises out of the uncertainty we all are now facing. At the same time, if you struggle with anxiety, depression or more serious mental health issues, I'm still here to help. Located in Davis Square, I bring 12 years of experience working in the mental health field and specialize in working with teenagers and adults.
Hanying Alexander
LMHC, R-DMT
Verified
I am passionate about supporting my clients to feel congruent internally, so they can further understand and communicate their needs externally. I often utilize different strategies (of client’s choice), such as drawing, Zen tangle, meditation, body scan, dance/movement, to assist clients to have a better understanding of “what’s going on”. I worked with children, adolescents, and their families to overcome struggles around depression, anxiety, gender identity, emotion regulation and expression, dysfunctional family communication, parenting skills, traumas, and acculturation difficulties.
Melissa Russo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
We all have our own unique stressors. Finding ways to connect, harness our creativity, or find resilience can be challenging during these times. I have over 15 years of experience collaborating with folks who are navigating anxiety, depression, loneliness, and grief. These factors often manifest as barriers to the relationships we want, to fulfilling work, and to reaching our goals and dreams. I use a down-to-earth, person-centered approach informed by extensive training in modalities that help to examine or shift behaviors and patterns. We are all human and can't do it alone, so please take the first step and reach out.
Mia Perlman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Do you find yourself struggling to meet the goals that you have for yourself? Do you feel isolated, worried, and alone? We all face moments of uncertainty, doubt, and paralysis that can prevent us from achieving the things we want in life. I am here to help you reach your full potential, re-connect with others, feel calmer and happier, and find joy again.
Jaclin Gerstel-Friedman
Psychologist, PhD, MA
Verified
There is a crack in everything. That's how the light gets in. - Leonard Cohen
Sarah Keyes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Whether predicted or unexpected, change can be some of the most difficult territory to navigate alone. Getting to the other side of a life transition tends to include addressing fears, grieving losses, and exploring and integrating new identities. In my practice, I provide a caring, non-judgmental place for clients to understand themselves better, process difficult feelings, change painful habits, and build a more satisfying life. Together we will figure out what it is you need in order to regain your balance and sense of freedom.
Lindsay Heightman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
People often find themselves looking for a therapist when their suffering becomes overwhelming or when their lives shift in a way that is difficult to adjust to. We can work together to help you get through stuck places and develop creative solutions that work for you. My approach is collaborative, warm and empathic, and my priority is to support you in connecting with people, ideas, and resources that will support your efforts to live a satisfying and meaningful life.
B. Francis Chen, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Welcome! Do you have trouble loving and accepting yourself? Do you find it hard to feel a sense of belonging and connection with others? Therapy can help you to feel better about yourself, to feel freer to be your authentic self, and to form healthy attachments. I enjoy helping struggling couples and individuals who are experiencing: *Marginalization, oppression, exclusion *Conflict between gender/sexual identity and spiritual/religious beliefs *Breakups *Difficult relationships that trigger shame *Chronic low self-esteem. I believe that behind all feelings and behaviors are stories which make sense.
Looking Glass Counseling
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
Looking Glass Counseling is a multi-disciplinary mental health practice that provides individual therapy and support groups to adults. We are currently enrolling for the following support groups: our "Letting Go of Anxiety" Group, for learning skills and ways of thinking and acting that are proven to reduce anxiety; and our “Mindfulness for More Peace Living With Anxiety” Group, to learn & practice mindfulness strategies to reduce anxiety.
Michael Robbins
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
Awards - Best of Somerville for Therapy - 2019, 2020 and 2021! As a psychotherapist I bring a depth of expertise to my work that has been sharpened by more than 35 years of clinical experience. The cornerstone of my therapeutic work is to help people become fully present in the Here and Now, free from dysfunctional roles, psychological distortions, trauma and body armoring. I use a variety of modalities including Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Spiritual Psychology, Systems Oriented Therapy, Existential/Psychoanalytic Therapy, Meditation, Qi Gong Therapy and Body Oriented Psychotherapies. I work with individuals, couples and groups.
Naomi Altman
Counselor, MA
Verified
Everybody gets stuck now and then, but sometimes it seems like we've tried everything and can't manage to shake it, or like we are working against our better interests. I work with adults who feel stuck or overwhelmed and want change. I help people integrate seemingly-conflicting impulses to find greater inner peace and connection with others. I have an active therapeutic style rooted in compassion and collaboration. I believe there are many ways to be whole and live a rich life, and I want to help you find yours.
Healing Journey Counseling
Counselor, LMHC, RYT-200, MAT
Verified
We all have struggles. Struggles with each other. Struggles within ourselves. You are the agent of change, but the therapy process is a healing journey we go on together. It is amazing the resilience that we have within ourselves, the innate ability to overcome adversity. Let’s make life feel more manageable. Let’s make life better.
Ritu Sharma
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Feeling overwhelmed with juggling multiple stressors and different parts of your life? Coping with unexpected life changes is hard. Therapy can be a helpful avenue to help work through stressors and acknowledge parts of self that can be resilient even in times of significant stress. I am active and collaborative in my approach to therapy where I encourage the balance of acceptance and change. We will search for ways to integrate self-compassion while emphasizing action steps for shifting thoughts, behaviors and emotions to help reduce the current intensity of stressors.
Aaron Carter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified
Currently offering office, video, & phone options. DialogicSpace.com
Nicole Youngwirth
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
All narratives are unique and it is an honor to have your stories shared with me. I value humor and patience and work to create a safe and open environment with my clients. Suffering is embedded and essential to the human spirit--it allows us to gain perspective, wisdom, and insight. I like to find the light in dark times and help cultivate and grow that light for when we face our next challenges. I will let you know why I am asking about certain areas of your life and will fully and transparently narrate my process so that we can work collaboratively and openly.
Ivy Gross
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
I provide individual and family therapy to individuals who are looking for help to cope with life's various twists and turns. I utilize an organic approach to gain an understanding of your specific life situations and stressors that are contributing to your current feelings. I use positive affirmations, strength identification and skill building to encourage you to reach your personal goals. We will work quickly to alleviate uncomfortable symptoms while we learn to identify triggers that may cause these feelings in order to focus on making long term changes that will help you to move forward through life.
Katie Higgins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
Acknowledging that we need support is a difficult, brave decision, and therapy is a powerful tool in understanding our lives . I believe that all behaviors, thoughts, and feelings make sense in the context of experience. I work with clients to develop insight, clarity and self-compassion to effect meaningful change. I employ a warm, empowering approach to treatment, and use a social justice lens to acknowledge the ways that oppression impacts experience. I incorporate elements of psychodynamic, relational, and internal family systems modalities into my work with clients.
Ally Kuriloff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified
All people deserve space to seek support, explore themselves deeply, and feel understood. I offer psychotherapy for adults, older adolescents, couples/partnerships, and families. I focus on building an attuned therapeutic relationship with my clients, in which one can feel safe enough to examine feelings, vulnerabilities, and struggles, and expand their capacity to live a fulfilling, empowered life. While I tailor treatment to individual needs and strengths, my approach is generally relational, trauma informed, and culturally and socially attuned, drawing from a variety of therapeutic models and theories.
Shani Leichter
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
*Accepting New Clients and Couples* Hi, I'm Shani. My pronouns are she/her/hers. I work with young people, women, and couples experiencing challenges with a number of issues including depression, anxiety, identity, grief, and low self-esteem. I take a person-centered, strengths-based approach that meets clients where they're at. I strive to create a safe place where clients feel free to show up as their full, authentic selves. By allowing clients to express and accept all of who they are, tapping into their innate wisdom, and providing new skills and strategies, I'm help them reach their goals for long-term change and healing.
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What type of mental health professional is right for me?
Some of the most common types of mental health providers in Somerville are psychologists, licensed counselors, therapists, psychotherapists, and licensed clinical social workers, all of whom diagnose mental health conditions and provide individualized treatment.
Services offered, education and credentials vary by type of mental health professional. Each professional in Somerville then may specialize in certain areas, such as depression, marriage counseling, or anxiety. Although many mental health providers are not licensed to prescribe medication, they may coordinate with a provider who can.
Both in-person and online therapy sessions are available from most psychologists.
Services offered, education and credentials vary by type of mental health professional. Each professional in Somerville then may specialize in certain areas, such as depression, marriage counseling, or anxiety. Although many mental health providers are not licensed to prescribe medication, they may coordinate with a provider who can.
Both in-person and online therapy sessions are available from most psychologists.
How to find a specialist?
You can refine your search using the filters on this page. There are several categories you can filter by to find mental health professionals with the experience you are looking for. You may want to filter for CBT Psychologists in Somerville, or Child Psychologists in Somerville.
Many find it useful to use filters to view only psychologists that have experience working with certain issues, like Somerville psychologists specializing in EMDR.
Many find it useful to use filters to view only psychologists that have experience working with certain issues, like Somerville psychologists specializing in EMDR.
What method of therapy is right for me?
When it comes to treatment methods, there's no 'right way.’ Each method of therapy can be beneficial for a variety of issues. Psychologists in Somerville specialize in therapeutic approaches such as CBT, EMDR, and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), among others. Finding a psychologist or therapist who is a good fit for you is the most important step to discovering what type of therapy, or combination of therapeutic approaches, will meet your individual needs. Learn what to expect from different types of therapy and how they work.
How to use my insurance?
Many therapists accept health insurance. Check to see if your insurance is covered. Feel free to discuss this when you contact the therapist.