Therapists in South Boston, MA

I am a licensed mental health counselor with experience working with adults, teens, and children living with a variety of mental health diagnoses. I value a warm, realistic, and person centered approach to help clients achieve their goals and best support them through difficult times. I aim to be a safe space where clients can be themselves, feel comfortable to open up, and process current and past life events.

I am so happy you are here. It means you have taken the first step. A step closer to more energy, more focus, less anxiety, less depression... a step closer to a happier, healthier, YOU! I have over 20 years of experience supporting pre-teens, adolescents, and adults to reach peak mental and physical wellness. My approach is to take the time to get to know you, and walk with you to find your path to happiness. That journey may include conversations about feeling overwhelmed, sleep, food, exercise, negative thinking and any other topic getting in the way of you feeling your best.

I provide outpatient counseling to individuals, couples, and families dealing with a diverse array of issues including but not limited to trauma, grief and loss, substance use and abuse, anxiety and mood disorders, relationship issues, stress management, eating disorders, academic / career counseling,and general crisis intervention.I have over 16 yrs experience in the mental health field in a variety of settings and choose treatment techniques / modalities on a case by case basis in order to facilitate effective individualized treatment. I also assist with referrals for additional services such as medication management as indicated.

Welcome! I am a Licensed Mental Health Clinician (LMHC) with a passion in helping individuals in their journey to positive self-growth. I am a client-centered therapist who supports adults, 18 years of age and older. I am here to listen from an unbiased, non-judgmental space, learn about you, your values and what your wishes are to improve your life. I provide interventions and support based in mindfulness, life coaching, and cognitive behavioral techniques, all of which will improve your confidence and your compassion for yourself and increase your resilience to cope with any challenges you are facing.

I work with individuals, couples, and families to address concerns with relationships, identity, intimacy and sexuality, and spirituality, in addition to general psychological problems. My approach to therapy is active, relational, and result-oriented, encouraging clients take hold of their life and find the meaning that life holds for them. I have served as an instructor at Harvard Medical School and Psychologist at the Cambridge Health Alliance for more than 25 years. And have been serving on the Advisory Board of the Dr. Phil Show, since its inception. (See drchirban.com and cambridgecounseling.com)

"Dr. Ducharme is a licensed clinical psychologist with approximately 35 years of experience. Throughout his career, Dr. Ducharme has been affiliated with Boston Medical Center and Boston University School of Medicine. He remains on the staff of BMC, however since the onset of Covid 19 his practice has transitioned to a virtual practice. In addition, he maintains an office in Framingham for evaluations and psychological testing.

As the global impact of COVID-19 continues to evolve and affect each and every member of our community, Doc Wayne aims to meet the needs of those we serve. The facts are changing every minute, but our top priority will always be the health and safety of the entire Doc Wayne community, including our youth, families, supporters, partners, and friends. At this time, and until further notice, Doc Wayne has suspended all face-to-face programming, but will continue to provide services through Telehealth. Please make referrals by calling 617.767.1316 or 617.869.4759 or by emailing referral@docwayne.org. 

If you are struggling with life issues or stressors and would like to talk with someone who can assist you to grow with these challenges or if you have depression or anxiety and aren’t sure if you would benefit from talk psychotherapy and/or medication I would be happy to help you. I have been a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Mental Health for over 35 years. I provide consultation and relational talk psychotherapy to individuals of 14 years and older. Also I provide medication consultation and management for patients who may need medication in addition to therapy. Its important you find someone you are comfortable working with.

I am a warm, empathic therapist who will help you see results and progress in your day to day life. I have never met a client I do not have hope for and have not seen make positive changes in their life. I specialize in seeing college/graduate students, young adults, young couples and young parents working through modern day challenges. I also help family's in the midst of crises (divorce, a child with a diagnosis of mental illness or struggling at college, substance abuse, legal issues, etc.)

Welcome, I'm Evelyn Dougherty and I've been a practicing therapist for over 30 years. I currently have openings in my practice - individual, couples, family and group work (which includes a couples group) Whether your in emotional pain from a loss, a break up, relationship stress, raising children, caring for older parents, health issues or challenges at work - I will work with you to create new responses that build your relationships and bring you closer and more intimate with the people in your life.

I work with adults who are trying to figure how to feel better about themselves and their most important personal and professional relationships. Building resilience, insight and meaningful connections starts with making sense of your values, core beliefs, and your goals for yourself. Because my background includes experience in nonprofit and corporate environments, I’m also attuned to the nuances of work relationships, and how issues like communication breakdowns, lack of confidence, and burnout impact our emotional state and our relationships with ourselves.

Welcome to my practice. I work with individual clients to manage stress, build more satisfying relationships, and increase self-esteem. I also work with parents to assist with balancing their needs while addressing the learning styles of their children. My practice would tend to be a good fit if you seek a warm, interactive style. My training includes cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and most importantly, mindfulness-based approaches. I believe that therapy is about honoring who you are now and bringing compassion and skills to live your best life. Please contact me at LisaDStapleton@gmail.com to schedule.

At some point, we all experience difficulties and unpleasant emotions in life. I help clients to learn how to cope with family changes, life transitions, loss, school and work stressors and help develop meaningful relationships through exploring relationship patterns. To meet the individual needs of each client, I empower them to gain self-awareness of their thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Together we identify their personal strengths, practice mindfulness, and develop coping strategies that can be utilized daily.

"We don't have to do all of it alone, we were never meant to." -Brené Brown. If you are considering making the decision to enter into the therapy process, you have come to the right place. I value the therapeutic relationship in my work with clients, as it is often a predictor of achieving the goals you set. I provide long-term and short-term psychotherapy with emphasis on anxiety, depression, grief/loss, life transitions, trauma, couples, family dynamics, general relational difficulties and adolescent/young adult centered challenges.

Active in approach, transparent in nature and collaborative in style, my practice will validate all it has taken for you to arrive at my door. Then begins the process of crafting a clear pathway towards a different experience of self. Supporting individuals and families in acquiring and sustaining the real skills necessary for positive behavioral change is what I do best, be it in my Cambridge office or in the front room of your home.

I'm Elizabeth (she/her), a therapist passionate about supporting clients of all ages. As a LGBTQIA+ individual, I recognize the unique challenges and experiences faced by those in our community. I am committed to creating a safe, affirming space for all. Specializing in body image, I employ a fat liberation approach to challenge societal standards and foster self-acceptance. My expertise also extends to the online world, including social media, video games, and online dating. I understand the nuances and impact of digital experiences on modern life. Together, we'll navigate these complexities and explore how they shape well-being.

I'm Dr. Mary Murphy. A holistically oriented Jungian psychologist, ecotherapist, and life coach passionate about helping people create the life they desire. I aim to help you break through the limiting beliefs, behaviors, and storylines that hold you back from living your full potential. I believe in being real, taking action, and bringing the best and truest version of ourselves to everything we do. If you're stuck in any aspect of life, ready to uproot what's getting in your way and seek an alternative approach to traditional therapy practices, please read on!

Life can be joyful and fulfilling, while it also brings stress, pain, and disappointment. Often life experiences can leave us feeling overwhelmed to the point that we find ourselves simply surviving rather than thriving. Loss, trauma, discrimination, relationship troubles, or simply adjusting to change can contribute to anxiety, depression, and ineffective patterns of thinking and behaving. As a therapist, my goal is to provide a safe and supportive space in which to better understand your thinking patterns, feelings, and behaviors in a way that empowers you to effect positive changes in all areas of your life.

*Please use email to contact me* It is a great privilege to be welcomed into the lives of my clients. With the use of behavioral health techniques (CBT, ACT, biofeedback, relaxation, hypnosis, mindfulness, meditation, etc.) I treat adults with various mental health, behavioral and medical conditions. Treatment is focused on the client's presenting problem(s) as well as all dimensions of well-being.