Therapists in Watertown, MA
I provide a nonjudgemental, collaborative and confidential environment for individuals to work through past and present challenges. I work with a wide range of individuals from adolescence to adulthood who present with a variety of issues including life transitions, loss and relationship issues. I also work with people struggling with depression, anxiety and substance abuse.
I provide a nonjudgemental, collaborative and confidential environment for individuals to work through past and present challenges. I work with a wide range of individuals from adolescence to adulthood who present with a variety of issues including life transitions, loss and relationship issues. I also work with people struggling with depression, anxiety and substance abuse.

Most people who seek therapy do so because they are in some form of pain. The process of therapy itself can be difficult and uncomfortable, but the rewards outweigh the risks. I enjoy engaging with adult patients who want help and are willing to do the work it entails to feel better.
Most people who seek therapy do so because they are in some form of pain. The process of therapy itself can be difficult and uncomfortable, but the rewards outweigh the risks. I enjoy engaging with adult patients who want help and are willing to do the work it entails to feel better.

I have been working with young people and families for over 31 years in both community and school settings. During this time, I have learned so much from the many people I have worked with. I’ve witnessed first hand that we can all change, grow, and ultimately feel better through positive connection with others. During sessions, I focus on creating a safe, comfortable environment by listening and supporting my clients.
I have been working with young people and families for over 31 years in both community and school settings. During this time, I have learned so much from the many people I have worked with. I’ve witnessed first hand that we can all change, grow, and ultimately feel better through positive connection with others. During sessions, I focus on creating a safe, comfortable environment by listening and supporting my clients.

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.

I take a compassionate, collaborative approach to therapy—one that sees the person, not the problem. Rather than focusing on what’s “wrong,” I explore the internal and external factors that may be contributing to current challenges. My work is grounded in curiosity and connection, inviting clients to reflect on how their past and current experiences, including childhood, family dynamics, societal systems, environment, relationships and current stressors, shape their emotional and behavioral patterns. I believe meaningful therapy happens when there is a willingness to explore, reflect, and move toward change.
I take a compassionate, collaborative approach to therapy—one that sees the person, not the problem. Rather than focusing on what’s “wrong,” I explore the internal and external factors that may be contributing to current challenges. My work is grounded in curiosity and connection, inviting clients to reflect on how their past and current experiences, including childhood, family dynamics, societal systems, environment, relationships and current stressors, shape their emotional and behavioral patterns. I believe meaningful therapy happens when there is a willingness to explore, reflect, and move toward change.

Marlene Rubin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MEd
Verified Verified
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
As your therapist I will work with you to create a safe, non-judgmental space that encourages exploration and reflection upon your particular situation and needs.
As your therapist I will work with you to create a safe, non-judgmental space that encourages exploration and reflection upon your particular situation and needs.

You are not too much. You are not alone. You are becoming.
You are not too much. You are not alone. You are becoming.

Hello and welcome. As a spiritual counselor, I will guide and support you in cultivating your strengths and wisdom, and a clear sense of Self. We will explore the patterns and beliefs you have developed throughout your lifetime that keep you from feeling peaceful, authentic, and at ease with yourself. Having studied trans-personal, or soul-based, psychology for many years, I believe that life offers us opportunities to learn and grow, and that by developing compassion for, and acceptance of ourselves, we can uncover meaning and purpose, even in our pain, and ultimately find freedom and joy in our lives.
Hello and welcome. As a spiritual counselor, I will guide and support you in cultivating your strengths and wisdom, and a clear sense of Self. We will explore the patterns and beliefs you have developed throughout your lifetime that keep you from feeling peaceful, authentic, and at ease with yourself. Having studied trans-personal, or soul-based, psychology for many years, I believe that life offers us opportunities to learn and grow, and that by developing compassion for, and acceptance of ourselves, we can uncover meaning and purpose, even in our pain, and ultimately find freedom and joy in our lives.

We all deserve access to excellent therapeutic support as we work through the challenges in our lives. Together, let's look for what works. Whether you're just looking to talk through things, want to better understand your relationships to yourself or to others, or are working towards achieving or maintaining psychological health, I tailor the conversation to match your needs.
We all deserve access to excellent therapeutic support as we work through the challenges in our lives. Together, let's look for what works. Whether you're just looking to talk through things, want to better understand your relationships to yourself or to others, or are working towards achieving or maintaining psychological health, I tailor the conversation to match your needs.

Carole Davidson
Counselor, LMHC, MEd
Verified Verified
Watertown, MA 02472
Not accepting new clients
With compassion and caring I will really listen to you, to understand your struggles and strengths and support your well-being. It is important to feel safe and supported to do personal exploration and deal with life challenges. We will work together and I bring sensitivity, compassion, support, and respect for your individual needs and pace. As an active therapist able to draw upon eclectic ways of working, which can include use of creative expression, I can help you to know, express, and accept yourself, gain perspective, learn new skills and ways of relating.
With compassion and caring I will really listen to you, to understand your struggles and strengths and support your well-being. It is important to feel safe and supported to do personal exploration and deal with life challenges. We will work together and I bring sensitivity, compassion, support, and respect for your individual needs and pace. As an active therapist able to draw upon eclectic ways of working, which can include use of creative expression, I can help you to know, express, and accept yourself, gain perspective, learn new skills and ways of relating.

I have over a decade of experience working with people from all backgrounds, with a primary focus on trauma and anxiety. I love working with teachers, therapists, nurses, and others in helping professions to manage stress, burnout, boundary setting, and vicarious trauma; and those with high functioning anxiety, "people pleasers," and perfectionists. I am also passionate about providing clinical supervision for therapists focused on burnout prevention and honing clinical skills for trauma focused care. My style is described as warm and friendly and I find humor a vital tool as we navigate challenging waters together.
I have over a decade of experience working with people from all backgrounds, with a primary focus on trauma and anxiety. I love working with teachers, therapists, nurses, and others in helping professions to manage stress, burnout, boundary setting, and vicarious trauma; and those with high functioning anxiety, "people pleasers," and perfectionists. I am also passionate about providing clinical supervision for therapists focused on burnout prevention and honing clinical skills for trauma focused care. My style is described as warm and friendly and I find humor a vital tool as we navigate challenging waters together.
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My ideal client would be someone who is ready and willing to participate in treatment. I am comfortable with an array of different diagnoses and struggles. Their needs would include working towards tangible goals that we are able to breakdown in the treatment setting. They may want to work on self-esteem, depression, anxiety, PTSD symptoms etc. They would want to minimize their symptoms and improve everyday functioning. The goal would ultimately be to no longer need treatment as they have reached their goals.
My ideal client would be someone who is ready and willing to participate in treatment. I am comfortable with an array of different diagnoses and struggles. Their needs would include working towards tangible goals that we are able to breakdown in the treatment setting. They may want to work on self-esteem, depression, anxiety, PTSD symptoms etc. They would want to minimize their symptoms and improve everyday functioning. The goal would ultimately be to no longer need treatment as they have reached their goals.

Liz Shaffer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Watertown, MA 02472
Not accepting new clients
I believe that moments of transition provide powerful opportunities to examine and understand why and who we are, what we can do to accept ourselves while making the changes we want to see. Whether that transition is around perinatal experiences, employment, relationship challenges, or any other way our identity changes over time, it is my privilege to help people come through feeling healthier and stronger than they did before. I firmly believe that everyone that I work with has the power to be who and what they want to be. My job is simply to help them find their way.
I believe that moments of transition provide powerful opportunities to examine and understand why and who we are, what we can do to accept ourselves while making the changes we want to see. Whether that transition is around perinatal experiences, employment, relationship challenges, or any other way our identity changes over time, it is my privilege to help people come through feeling healthier and stronger than they did before. I firmly believe that everyone that I work with has the power to be who and what they want to be. My job is simply to help them find their way.

At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.

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 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.

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Relationship & Happiness | IFS Therapist and Coach
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, Coach, IFS
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Watertown, MA 02472
You may be wondering if IFS therapy or coaching can help you feel better or help you find a path that works better than the one you're on now. With a provider with whom you feel comfortable, hopeful and understood, the answer is often 'yes'.
You may be wondering if IFS therapy or coaching can help you feel better or help you find a path that works better than the one you're on now. With a provider with whom you feel comfortable, hopeful and understood, the answer is often 'yes'.

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.

An ideal client would come in with complex issues/stressors and be able to talk freely. Perhaps this client is not as self-aware as they thought they were and need help poking holes in different mindsets or beliefs to expand how they view certain things.
An ideal client would come in with complex issues/stressors and be able to talk freely. Perhaps this client is not as self-aware as they thought they were and need help poking holes in different mindsets or beliefs to expand how they view certain things.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Watertown, MA
200+
Average cost per session
$175
Therapists in Watertown, MA who prioritize treating:
92% | Anxiety |
88% | Depression |
73% | Relationship Issues |
71% | Self Esteem |
69% | Coping Skills |
66% | Trauma and PTSD |
64% | Stress |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
89% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
63% | Tufts |
60% | Aetna |
How Therapists in Watertown, MA see their clients
68% | In Person and Online | |
32% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
84% | Female | |
15% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Watertown?
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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.