Parenting Therapists in Somerville, MA
Hi, I'm Bailey! I've been in the social work field for over 15 years, and I am a co-founder of Mountain View Therapy. Christina Peterson and I created this virtual group practice based in the principles of Narrative Therapy. We believe that meaning-making through stories shapes lives, relationships and communities. Our practice hopes to use this knowledge to help the people we serve uncover the stories that support their preferred lives. Although I am not currently accepting new clients myself, we have recently expanded and several of our clinicians have immediate availability!
Hi, I'm Bailey! I've been in the social work field for over 15 years, and I am a co-founder of Mountain View Therapy. Christina Peterson and I created this virtual group practice based in the principles of Narrative Therapy. We believe that meaning-making through stories shapes lives, relationships and communities. Our practice hopes to use this knowledge to help the people we serve uncover the stories that support their preferred lives. Although I am not currently accepting new clients myself, we have recently expanded and several of our clinicians have immediate availability!
I have experience with anxiety, depression, parenting, adoptions, postpartum issues, PTSD, relationship issues, ASD, and eating disorders (as well as many other issues).
I work with each client to make sure 1) we are a good match and 2) we have mutually agreed upon goals. I use multiple approaches, including a psychodynamic model, practicing being in the here and now, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Internal Family Systems for some examples.
I have experience with anxiety, depression, parenting, adoptions, postpartum issues, PTSD, relationship issues, ASD, and eating disorders (as well as many other issues).
I work with each client to make sure 1) we are a good match and 2) we have mutually agreed upon goals. I use multiple approaches, including a psychodynamic model, practicing being in the here and now, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Internal Family Systems for some examples.
I am passionate about supporting parents, soon-to-be parents, and those considering parenthood, as well as college students/young adults, and anyone who is struggling to navigate the turmoil of our times.
I have a background counseling first-generation college students and first-hand experience as a stay-at-home parent. I work through a lens of social justice.
I am passionate about supporting parents, soon-to-be parents, and those considering parenthood, as well as college students/young adults, and anyone who is struggling to navigate the turmoil of our times.
I have a background counseling first-generation college students and first-hand experience as a stay-at-home parent. I work through a lens of social justice.
I do also have some sub-specialties, which are 1) young adults (16-28), 2) coaching for parents, and 3) early Autism assessment to toddlers ages 1-3 years.
I offer treatment that is practical, and focuses on what you can immediately to do improve things, as well as exploring historical influences on your current concerns.
I do also have some sub-specialties, which are 1) young adults (16-28), 2) coaching for parents, and 3) early Autism assessment to toddlers ages 1-3 years.
I offer treatment that is practical, and focuses on what you can immediately to do improve things, as well as exploring historical influences on your current concerns.
figuring out relationships with friends, parents, kids, colleagues
I uniquely offer integrating nature in our work whether we meet inside or outside. I'm also certified in IFS, RLT, EMDR, among other trainings. I've partnered with people across multiple intersections of identity & interests throughout my multicultural career. I also offer coaching, restorative circles, workshops, school consultations and nature experiences.
figuring out relationships with friends, parents, kids, colleagues
I uniquely offer integrating nature in our work whether we meet inside or outside. I'm also certified in IFS, RLT, EMDR, among other trainings. I've partnered with people across multiple intersections of identity & interests throughout my multicultural career. I also offer coaching, restorative circles, workshops, school consultations and nature experiences.
As a licensed clinical social worker specializing in play therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy, I understand that seeking therapy—whether for yourself, your child, or your relationship—takes tremendous courage. My practice is built on creating a warm, non-judgmental environment where healing can naturally unfold.
As a licensed clinical social worker specializing in play therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy, I understand that seeking therapy—whether for yourself, your child, or your relationship—takes tremendous courage. My practice is built on creating a warm, non-judgmental environment where healing can naturally unfold.
Please call me directly for a free 15 minute phone consultation in order to find out more about how I work. I have a group practice in Coolidge Corner in Brookline and my private office is located in Cambridge, MA between Harvard and Central Square with street parking.
Please call me directly for a free 15 minute phone consultation in order to find out more about how I work. I have a group practice in Coolidge Corner in Brookline and my private office is located in Cambridge, MA between Harvard and Central Square with street parking.
I work with clients who experience anxiety, stress, trauma, depression, and parenting challenges.
I believe seeking therapy is a sign of strength! I assist individuals to find more happiness and health in their lives. I help people to understand and overcome their challenges and make significant progresses. I devote my work to help people feel calmer, more at peace, and enjoy more satisfying lives. I help motivated people being clear about their goals and finding effective ways in life. I love to work with accomplished professionals that need assistance to overcome barriers in their pursue of happiness.
I work with clients who experience anxiety, stress, trauma, depression, and parenting challenges.
I believe seeking therapy is a sign of strength! I assist individuals to find more happiness and health in their lives. I help people to understand and overcome their challenges and make significant progresses. I devote my work to help people feel calmer, more at peace, and enjoy more satisfying lives. I help motivated people being clear about their goals and finding effective ways in life. I love to work with accomplished professionals that need assistance to overcome barriers in their pursue of happiness.
Through HIPAA-compliant online sessions, we'll use play—your child's natural language—while building your parenting confidence.
When you work with me, you can tap into your strengths and inner wisdom and apply them to your parenting and relationships in a way that is meaningful and sustainable for YOU. Your experience is valuable and your story is important. I offer online parenting consultations and online play therapy to children under age 10.
Through HIPAA-compliant online sessions, we'll use play—your child's natural language—while building your parenting confidence.
When you work with me, you can tap into your strengths and inner wisdom and apply them to your parenting and relationships in a way that is meaningful and sustainable for YOU. Your experience is valuable and your story is important. I offer online parenting consultations and online play therapy to children under age 10.
I also love working with parents.
I am the mythical therapist who understands gender, trauma, and neurodivergence at the same time. They told you it was impossible, but they were wrong! I’m right here! Instead of teaching you or your child buzzwords and therapyspeak, I can help you build the relational skills to communicate what you feel, want, and need in your own words. I can guide you or your child in exploring identity and building a resilient sense of self. I strive to support adults in healing with their inner child, and help children have childhoods that they won’t need to heal from.
I also love working with parents.
I am the mythical therapist who understands gender, trauma, and neurodivergence at the same time. They told you it was impossible, but they were wrong! I’m right here! Instead of teaching you or your child buzzwords and therapyspeak, I can help you build the relational skills to communicate what you feel, want, and need in your own words. I can guide you or your child in exploring identity and building a resilient sense of self. I strive to support adults in healing with their inner child, and help children have childhoods that they won’t need to heal from.
I work with a wide range of challenges, including trauma, ADHD/neurodivergence, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, parentification, relationship and parenting concerns, stress, and life transitions.
My work with clients is rooted in providing trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming care, offering a warm, supportive space where you can show up as your full self. Together, we’ll find what works best for you, drawing from tools like EMDR, attachment theory, Internal Family Systems (IFS), DBT, CBT, Relational-Cultural Theory, and feminist theory.
I work with a wide range of challenges, including trauma, ADHD/neurodivergence, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, parentification, relationship and parenting concerns, stress, and life transitions.
My work with clients is rooted in providing trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming care, offering a warm, supportive space where you can show up as your full self. Together, we’ll find what works best for you, drawing from tools like EMDR, attachment theory, Internal Family Systems (IFS), DBT, CBT, Relational-Cultural Theory, and feminist theory.
I look forward to understanding your goals and values and offering the best scientific and humanistic practice to help you reach your desired outcomes.
I look forward to understanding your goals and values and offering the best scientific and humanistic practice to help you reach your desired outcomes.
I provide in-home and community based individual and family therapy, parent coaching and when appropriate, collaboration with schools, friends, family members & other providers.
For over twenty years I have been providing counseling to families where one or more members are experiencing anxiety, depression, family conflict, school avoidance and/or the adolescent’s initial expression is resistance to treatment. My adolescent clientele and their family members range from first time engagers of therapeutic support to those that have had multiple therapists. I have found that most adolescents overtly or secretly welcome support in navigating the delicate dance of dependence and individuation, once the therapist is able to develop an effective rapport.
I provide in-home and community based individual and family therapy, parent coaching and when appropriate, collaboration with schools, friends, family members & other providers.
For over twenty years I have been providing counseling to families where one or more members are experiencing anxiety, depression, family conflict, school avoidance and/or the adolescent’s initial expression is resistance to treatment. My adolescent clientele and their family members range from first time engagers of therapeutic support to those that have had multiple therapists. I have found that most adolescents overtly or secretly welcome support in navigating the delicate dance of dependence and individuation, once the therapist is able to develop an effective rapport.
Currently offering office, video, & phone options. DialogicSpace.com
Currently offering office, video, & phone options. DialogicSpace.com
It takes a lot of courage to enter into therapy as it means acknowledging that something isn't working in your life. Everyone who comes into therapy is a unique individual whose problems are different eventhough they may fall under the same category,e.g."depressed." Sometimes people enter into therapy with specific problems while for others there is a need to understand old, negative patterns of behaviors.
It takes a lot of courage to enter into therapy as it means acknowledging that something isn't working in your life. Everyone who comes into therapy is a unique individual whose problems are different eventhough they may fall under the same category,e.g."depressed." Sometimes people enter into therapy with specific problems while for others there is a need to understand old, negative patterns of behaviors.
In-person opening: Wednesdays at 12:15. Virtual opening Tuesdays at 11:15. Both starting in January. Waitlist for kids at this time. I use a strength-based approach to help clients get from where they are to where they want to be (building self-compassion along the way). I have experience working with children and adults who struggle with ADHD, PTSD, anxiety, relationship issues (familial, romantic, friends) LGBTQIA+ related challenges, and low self-esteem. I take time to be curious about how challenges arise and address them in ways that foster self-compassion and connectedness with the world around you.
In-person opening: Wednesdays at 12:15. Virtual opening Tuesdays at 11:15. Both starting in January. Waitlist for kids at this time. I use a strength-based approach to help clients get from where they are to where they want to be (building self-compassion along the way). I have experience working with children and adults who struggle with ADHD, PTSD, anxiety, relationship issues (familial, romantic, friends) LGBTQIA+ related challenges, and low self-esteem. I take time to be curious about how challenges arise and address them in ways that foster self-compassion and connectedness with the world around you.
Hello, my name is Katya Castro. I am a psychotherapist and I like helping people to deal with their everyday difficulties and build happier and fuller lives. For quite a some time I have been working with children, adolescences/young adults and their families. I very much enjoy helping youth who feel lost, depressed and disconnected from their families or peers to find their own way to reconnect, heal and grow. I enjoy seeing my clients, overcome their anxiety and grow stronger, learn more effective life skills and successfully apply them in their everyday challenges.
Hello, my name is Katya Castro. I am a psychotherapist and I like helping people to deal with their everyday difficulties and build happier and fuller lives. For quite a some time I have been working with children, adolescences/young adults and their families. I very much enjoy helping youth who feel lost, depressed and disconnected from their families or peers to find their own way to reconnect, heal and grow. I enjoy seeing my clients, overcome their anxiety and grow stronger, learn more effective life skills and successfully apply them in their everyday challenges.
Hello, my name is Jasmin. I am a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) and have my doctorate in counseling and psychology. I have 15 years of experiences working with children and adolescents experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, and loss. Connection is at the heart of my work and is the foundation for interventions. I utilize CBT, strengths-based modalities, narrative, and arts-informed practices to engage clients to explore complex experiences, feelings, and identities.
Hello, my name is Jasmin. I am a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) and have my doctorate in counseling and psychology. I have 15 years of experiences working with children and adolescents experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, and loss. Connection is at the heart of my work and is the foundation for interventions. I utilize CBT, strengths-based modalities, narrative, and arts-informed practices to engage clients to explore complex experiences, feelings, and identities.
I have provided individual therapy to adults, young adults, adolescents, and new parents for over twenty years and enjoy supporting others in learning about themselves, developing adaptive ways to manage distress, and feeling more connected to their experiences.
My work is trauma-informed and client-directed, focusing on self-care and mental wellness by guiding, empowering, and working collaboratively to assist individuals in achieving their goals. I engage clients with compassion and non-judgment, recognizing that they are experts of themselves.
I have provided individual therapy to adults, young adults, adolescents, and new parents for over twenty years and enjoy supporting others in learning about themselves, developing adaptive ways to manage distress, and feeling more connected to their experiences.
My work is trauma-informed and client-directed, focusing on self-care and mental wellness by guiding, empowering, and working collaboratively to assist individuals in achieving their goals. I engage clients with compassion and non-judgment, recognizing that they are experts of themselves.
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What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.