Therapists in Waltham, MA

I am a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice and in the Waltham area. As a psychologist, art therapist, and an educator, I have devoted myself to helping others create meaningful, fulfilling lives. My approach is relational, psychodynamic, mindfulness-based and research informed. I am astute in understanding the clinical process that underly change and therapeutic components that promote healing. I believe in a collaborative therapeutic relationship, while supporting individual strengths and meeting specific needs of the person. I welcome clients from all backgrounds, cultures, ethnicities and sexual orientations.

I am licensed in the state of Massachusetts and Florida. I attended a Christian college for my undergraduate degree at Eastern Nazarene a college affiliated through the church of the Nazarene. The social work department at the college mirrored and was taught social work through a Christian perspective and philosophies taken from the stories of the bible. I completed my graduate degree at Simmons School of Social Work in Boston Massachusetts, getting an MSW, and an Urban Leadership certificate.

I have 10 + years of experience working with children, adults, and families in multiple settings. I feel it's really important to meet each person where you are in your life and provide support and guidance. My goal is to help you in your quest for answers to life's questions and challenges. If you want to find solutions to life's unpredictable ways, contact me and let me help you through it.

I am a bilingual (Spanish) licensed social worker/ therapist for many decades. I feel honored to join you in your life journey wherever that may lead you. I believe strengthening your story of empowerment, resilence and recovery can take place when you take time to re-examine old stories, patterns and life experiences with another caring person. Together we can re-invent ourselves and surpass losses, trauma, hardships, discrimination and other life experiences. Let individual, couple or family therapy become a place of healing and growth.

My clients seek my help in order to become more self-aware and to explore and change those problematic behaviors that cause unhappiness in their personal or professional lives. In our work together, I offer the support and guidance they need to become less vulnerable to the effects of intense or overwhelming emotions. In turn my clients learn how to be more, resilient, flexible, grounded and creative, and ultimately, become more fully engaged in their lives and relationships.

I'm best suited to treating you where you're stuck, be it physical (like chronic pain, auto-immune), mental (like anxiety), emotional (like depression), relational (partners, children, parents, people you work with), and spiritual (like alienation). What makes my work unique is it's remarkably efficient & effective.

***I am not currently taking new clients.*** I am a licensed independent clinical social worker practicing at Hope Ave Therapy Associates in Waltham, MA. I have been working to support the social-emotional and mental health of children, adolescents, parents, and families in the greater Boston area for 10+ years. I strive to create a trauma-informed practice rooted in relational, strengths-based, and client-centered theories.

“Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful parts of us.” Deciding to go to therapy isn’t the easiest thing to do but it can be helpful when wanting to discover our own beautiful parts. Everyone deserves the opportunity to be able to have the time and space to divulge into their lives and become the best person they can be.

I like to work holistically and to integrate the worlds of psychotherapy and spirituality, so if you view your life as a spiritual journey and are encountering some psychological obstacles on that journey, I might be the right therapist for you. I work with people who have an already established meditation practice or I can help you find one that is a good fit. Issues that sometimes come up are old traumas, repeating relational patterns, and fear/doubt.

My practice is centered on the idea of walking with each other. As a therapist, my goal is to travel with you wherever the road may take us. I consider it a privilege to be invited into the sacred space of your story – to bear witness to all that you share as we navigate, together, this part of your journey.

I work with adults, college and graduate students, adolescents, families, couples, social workers and groups. I believe that therapy is a collaborative journey. My style includes creating a warm space for my clients to work through difficulties. You can expect a responsive experience where you can explore and find new ways to improve your quality of life.

I offer services to adolescents and young adults experiencing emotional distress relating to anxiety, depression, trauma, Bipolar disorders, self-harm, suicidality, identity, school avoidance, and difficulties with relationships. I also provide treatment for Eating Disorders as well as to adolescents and young adults showing emerging symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder. I aspire to create an accepting and safe space where clients can access support while addressing their distress and developing healthy ways to manage their symptoms.

As a therapist, I'm dedicated to improving personal, social, and professional lives & my warm, collaborative approach fosters productivity from the very first session. I focus on reducing social anxiety, depression, addressing trauma and family history. Clients work past self-defeating patterns, boost self-esteem and build confidence. I specialize in couples therapy, helping couples navigate issues like infertility, infidelity, and communication. I'm passionate about guiding individuals and couples toward positive change, fostering well-being, and strengthening relationships. Your path to a brighter future starts here.

They say there is strength in numbers and I've seen it work miracles. Asking for help can add another member to your team to support you in your journey to a more balanced life.

Are you experiencing stress, worry, or concern? What might be in the way of peace of mind, happiness, and fulfillment in your own unique life?

If you are looking for a therapist, you may be feeling confused, frustrated, isolated, scared and possibly in emotional pain. I aim to provide a safe space that is mutually created through a trusting connection built to hold whatever you bring into therapy. The therapy space is your space, so it is important to me that you feel comfortable and heard. I look forward to working together with you to grow, change, heal, and build a more satisfying and purposeful life.

Whatever brought you here at this time, welcome. Life is unpredictable and just when we feel we have a grasp on our reality, it changes. It is normal to find yourself overwhelmed, anxious, or maybe even unable to identify what you’re feeling. Together we can work to give name to your emotions, identify what areas of your life are confusing or chaotic, and work toward achieving a better quality of life. I’m here to help build and develop your life ‘toolkit’ in a safe and honest space.

Throughout my time in the field, I have worked with children, teens, adults, and elders in a multitude of environments who have experienced a variety of clinical issues, including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief and loss, PTSD, OCD, ADHD and anger management. My desire to work in the field stems from my passion for connecting with others as well as seeing people walk away excited to live their own personal journey after healing and feeling more alleviated from emotional and psychological pain. I am here to listen and support, as well as provide you the opportunity to express yourself openly in a safe environment.

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.