Female Therapists in Watertown, MA
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You may be someone who’s thoughtful, sensitive, and outwardly high-functioning—yet inwardly overwhelmed, stuck in patterns of overthinking, self-doubt, guilt, shame, or a vague sense of “not enough.” I work well with clients who are navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma, questions about identity and life direction, or the quiet exhaustion of holding everything together. In therapy, I offer a space that’s safe, steady, inviting, and nonjudgmental—where your thoughts and feelings can be safely unpacked, your needs explored, and your sense of self slowly reawakened.
Hi there, thank you for visiting my page.
You may be someone who’s thoughtful, sensitive, and outwardly high-functioning—yet inwardly overwhelmed, stuck in patterns of overthinking, self-doubt, guilt, shame, or a vague sense of “not enough.” I work well with clients who are navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma, questions about identity and life direction, or the quiet exhaustion of holding everything together. In therapy, I offer a space that’s safe, steady, inviting, and nonjudgmental—where your thoughts and feelings can be safely unpacked, your needs explored, and your sense of self slowly reawakened.
If you are feeling stuck in patterns of overgiving, people pleasing, chronic anxiety, or feeling like there is no space for your needs in relationships, I'm here to help you reconnect with yourself and create a life that feels authentic and fulfilling. Relationship patterns are often established early in life and therefore hold a tremendous amount of vulnerability. Using an eclectic approach, I integrate Internal Family Systems, mind body modalities, and creative expression to address the origins of the relational patterns as well as the thoughts, feelings and beliefs that keep these patterns from shifting.
If you are feeling stuck in patterns of overgiving, people pleasing, chronic anxiety, or feeling like there is no space for your needs in relationships, I'm here to help you reconnect with yourself and create a life that feels authentic and fulfilling. Relationship patterns are often established early in life and therefore hold a tremendous amount of vulnerability. Using an eclectic approach, I integrate Internal Family Systems, mind body modalities, and creative expression to address the origins of the relational patterns as well as the thoughts, feelings and beliefs that keep these patterns from shifting.
I offer client centered therapy to individuals seeking relief from suffering or assistance overcoming barriers to success. I work with people to manage difficult relationships, cope with traumatic events, explore spiritual questions, address substance abuse, and for personal and professional development. I often work with young professionals with various emotional and professional concerns. Emailing me is the best way to schedule an initial session.
I offer client centered therapy to individuals seeking relief from suffering or assistance overcoming barriers to success. I work with people to manage difficult relationships, cope with traumatic events, explore spiritual questions, address substance abuse, and for personal and professional development. I often work with young professionals with various emotional and professional concerns. Emailing me is the best way to schedule an initial session.
I am Elizabeth “Liz” Olson, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who specializes in treating life changes, aging issues, grief and loss, stress, and caregiver issues. I have over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. I completed my Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Human Development and Social Relations at Earlham College and my Master of Social Work (MSW) at Boston University School of Social Work.
I am Elizabeth “Liz” Olson, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who specializes in treating life changes, aging issues, grief and loss, stress, and caregiver issues. I have over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. I completed my Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Human Development and Social Relations at Earlham College and my Master of Social Work (MSW) at Boston University School of Social Work.
I am an experienced clinician with a private practice solely dedicated to TEEN, COLLEGE-AGE, and young ADULT clients. I find that narrowing services to these specific age groups allows me to focus on and understand the unique needs and challenges faced in these stages of life. My style is described as warm, friendly and down-to-earth.
I am an experienced clinician with a private practice solely dedicated to TEEN, COLLEGE-AGE, and young ADULT clients. I find that narrowing services to these specific age groups allows me to focus on and understand the unique needs and challenges faced in these stages of life. My style is described as warm, friendly and down-to-earth.
I support individuals navigating eating disorders and disordered eating, athletes working through performance pressure and identity concerns, and therapists seeking their own safe space to land. Many of the people I work with are high-functioning and capable, yet internally feel disconnected or quietly overwhelmed. Often, they aren’t just looking for symptom relief — they’re wanting to feel more at home within themselves.
I support individuals navigating eating disorders and disordered eating, athletes working through performance pressure and identity concerns, and therapists seeking their own safe space to land. Many of the people I work with are high-functioning and capable, yet internally feel disconnected or quietly overwhelmed. Often, they aren’t just looking for symptom relief — they’re wanting to feel more at home within themselves.
Telehealth and in-person. Whether you are thinking about or going through a divorce, or wishing to save your marriage, I can help you understand emotions, explore options, clarify your children's experience and facilitate your thinking and decision-making. I facilitate the creation of effective parental partnerships in or out of marriages. Do arguments over recurring topics disrupt your family life? Is your toddler having inexplicable emotional outbursts? Is it difficult to communicate with your pre-teenager? Is your blended family having unforeseen problems? If so, I can help you understand and effectively re-engage.
Telehealth and in-person. Whether you are thinking about or going through a divorce, or wishing to save your marriage, I can help you understand emotions, explore options, clarify your children's experience and facilitate your thinking and decision-making. I facilitate the creation of effective parental partnerships in or out of marriages. Do arguments over recurring topics disrupt your family life? Is your toddler having inexplicable emotional outbursts? Is it difficult to communicate with your pre-teenager? Is your blended family having unforeseen problems? If so, I can help you understand and effectively re-engage.
You’re looking for a space where you can process trauma, navigate life’s transitions, and deepen your understanding of yourself, especially as someone who identifies as BIPOC or an immigrant. You value a mindful, body-centered approach and are open to exploring expressive, embodied practices to reconnect with yourself and strengthen your relationships. You’re driven, personable, and take pride in your community and culture, yet the pace and pressures of your life, along with the unique challenges of balancing identities, sometimes leave you feeling disconnected, burned out, or uncertain.
You’re looking for a space where you can process trauma, navigate life’s transitions, and deepen your understanding of yourself, especially as someone who identifies as BIPOC or an immigrant. You value a mindful, body-centered approach and are open to exploring expressive, embodied practices to reconnect with yourself and strengthen your relationships. You’re driven, personable, and take pride in your community and culture, yet the pace and pressures of your life, along with the unique challenges of balancing identities, sometimes leave you feeling disconnected, burned out, or uncertain.
I know that there are challenges in each person's life and I strongly believe that talking helps. I engage those that I work with by using dynamic psychotherapy. This is an ongoing process of talking, thinking and feeling. As these elements are shared, reconsidered, and reviewed over time a deeper understanding of the self emerges. This understanding leads to more choices in one's life. I respect the abilities that people bring to the challenges of life and their capacities to make changes. I treat the person not the diagnosis.
I know that there are challenges in each person's life and I strongly believe that talking helps. I engage those that I work with by using dynamic psychotherapy. This is an ongoing process of talking, thinking and feeling. As these elements are shared, reconsidered, and reviewed over time a deeper understanding of the self emerges. This understanding leads to more choices in one's life. I respect the abilities that people bring to the challenges of life and their capacities to make changes. I treat the person not the diagnosis.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. I have had the privilege of walking with adults, children, and adolescents through impactful experiences, offering a collaborative space that allows my clients to explore their individual strengths and needs, as well as share their thoughts and feelings. I provide support to individuals struggling with anxious thoughts and feelings, low mood, a lack of enjoyment in life, as well as relational, communication, and behavioral challenges. I received my Master’s in Professional Counseling from Liberty University.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. I have had the privilege of walking with adults, children, and adolescents through impactful experiences, offering a collaborative space that allows my clients to explore their individual strengths and needs, as well as share their thoughts and feelings. I provide support to individuals struggling with anxious thoughts and feelings, low mood, a lack of enjoyment in life, as well as relational, communication, and behavioral challenges. I received my Master’s in Professional Counseling from Liberty University.
I work with adolescents and young adults who struggle with symptoms of anxiety, depression, difficulty coping with life transitions, problems with peers and a variety of school-related issues that interfere with functioning as their best selves. Together, we problem solve, develop healthy coping skills to manage difficult emotions, tackle low self esteem and self-worth, strengthen effective communication strategies and improve ways to navigate difficult social situations.
I work with adolescents and young adults who struggle with symptoms of anxiety, depression, difficulty coping with life transitions, problems with peers and a variety of school-related issues that interfere with functioning as their best selves. Together, we problem solve, develop healthy coping skills to manage difficult emotions, tackle low self esteem and self-worth, strengthen effective communication strategies and improve ways to navigate difficult social situations.
I have over a decade of experience working with people from all backgrounds, with a primary focus on trauma and anxiety. I love supporting people with high functioning anxiety, "people pleasers," and perfectionists; and working with teachers, therapists, nurses, and others in helping professions to manage stress, burnout, boundary setting, and vicarious trauma. Many people who have struggled to find the right fit in a therapist have reported finding a good connection with me. My style is 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 supporting people with high functioning anxiety, "people pleasers," and perfectionists; and working with teachers, therapists, nurses, and others in helping professions to manage stress, burnout, boundary setting, and vicarious trauma. Many people who have struggled to find the right fit in a therapist have reported finding a good connection with me. My style is warm and friendly and I find humor a vital tool as we navigate challenging waters together.
I believe we all have the capacity to grow and change, and that we don’t have to do it alone. Through a warm, collaborative approach, I’ll meet you where you are while gently encouraging meaningful progress toward your goals. Life can be painful at times, but with support, I believe it's possible to navigate challenges, build coping strategies, and create lasting change. Together, we’ll explore tools to help you manage emotions and grow your capacity to manage life's challenges.
Check out my website to learn more about my services!
I believe we all have the capacity to grow and change, and that we don’t have to do it alone. Through a warm, collaborative approach, I’ll meet you where you are while gently encouraging meaningful progress toward your goals. Life can be painful at times, but with support, I believe it's possible to navigate challenges, build coping strategies, and create lasting change. Together, we’ll explore tools to help you manage emotions and grow your capacity to manage life's challenges.
Check out my website to learn more about my services!
As a supervisor, I believe that high-quality, reflective supervision is essential. I provide individual clinical supervision for:
LICSW candidates working toward licensure
Early-career social workers seeking guidance and confidence
Seasoned clinicians looking for reflective, values-aligned supervision
Social workers interested in deepening their skills working with Latine communities
Clinicians interested in doing embodied work
As a supervisor, I believe that high-quality, reflective supervision is essential. I provide individual clinical supervision for:
LICSW candidates working toward licensure
Early-career social workers seeking guidance and confidence
Seasoned clinicians looking for reflective, values-aligned supervision
Social workers interested in deepening their skills working with Latine communities
Clinicians interested in doing embodied work
When you’ve been managing anxiety, depression, or mood swings, it can feel like life is just happening to you. Or that you’re treading water, unable to swim to shore. Managing a health issue, a challenging relationship or trauma is tough. So are major life changes like marriage, divorce, parenthood, loss, illness, or a career change. Navigating these emotions and experiences is difficult to do alone. And when you’re feeling vulnerable, it’s not easy to ask for help. When you receive support from an experienced professional who is committed to helping you, you can finally stop treading water, begin to heal, and get to shore.
When you’ve been managing anxiety, depression, or mood swings, it can feel like life is just happening to you. Or that you’re treading water, unable to swim to shore. Managing a health issue, a challenging relationship or trauma is tough. So are major life changes like marriage, divorce, parenthood, loss, illness, or a career change. Navigating these emotions and experiences is difficult to do alone. And when you’re feeling vulnerable, it’s not easy to ask for help. When you receive support from an experienced professional who is committed to helping you, you can finally stop treading water, begin to heal, and get to shore.
I am a licensed social worker who has been in the field for 35 years and I know that you are the expert on your own life and the direction of your treatment. I can help you create solutions that you can use now to feel better. I have a good sense of humor and can be as active as you need me to be in helping you to reach your goals - homework, accountability, worksheets - as needed. Choosing to do work on yourself is a brave thing to do and I look forward to being with you on this part of your journey.
I am a licensed social worker who has been in the field for 35 years and I know that you are the expert on your own life and the direction of your treatment. I can help you create solutions that you can use now to feel better. I have a good sense of humor and can be as active as you need me to be in helping you to reach your goals - homework, accountability, worksheets - as needed. Choosing to do work on yourself is a brave thing to do and I look forward to being with you on this part of your journey.
Hi, I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Expressive Art Therapist. Whether it's trauma, sexuality, family conflict, every day stressors we can explore with creativity, EMDR, mindfulness, or simply being heard and held in the space. I have personal experience with mental and physical health illnesses issues and am no stranger to being in your chair. I also am very transparent about where I stand politically aka human rights and am a loud and proud queer! Therapy already has power dynamics and I as a white cis person am aware of this and do my best to name it, listen and make changes when needed.
Hi, I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Expressive Art Therapist. Whether it's trauma, sexuality, family conflict, every day stressors we can explore with creativity, EMDR, mindfulness, or simply being heard and held in the space. I have personal experience with mental and physical health illnesses issues and am no stranger to being in your chair. I also am very transparent about where I stand politically aka human rights and am a loud and proud queer! Therapy already has power dynamics and I as a white cis person am aware of this and do my best to name it, listen and make changes when needed.
With a warm and compassionate presence, I serve as a guide for you to connect to your authentic self by experiencing emotions in a safe, supportive, and reflective space. This process is one that leads to healing, as well as thriving.
With a warm and compassionate presence, I serve as a guide for you to connect to your authentic self by experiencing emotions in a safe, supportive, and reflective space. This process is one that leads to healing, as well as thriving.
Many people struggle with anxiety which can then be exacerbated by complex life demands and stress. As a specialist in treating OCD and anxiety disorders, Dr. Porter supports you in overcoming underlying anxiety concerns directly, efficiently, and compassionately. Even if you have already tried therapy, Dr. Porter works differently, using science-based treatments personalized to you so you can feel better faster. She believes in providing effective and empirically supported treatment while also making therapy a collaborative and flexible process to meet each individual's unique needs and goals.
Many people struggle with anxiety which can then be exacerbated by complex life demands and stress. As a specialist in treating OCD and anxiety disorders, Dr. Porter supports you in overcoming underlying anxiety concerns directly, efficiently, and compassionately. Even if you have already tried therapy, Dr. Porter works differently, using science-based treatments personalized to you so you can feel better faster. She believes in providing effective and empirically supported treatment while also making therapy a collaborative and flexible process to meet each individual's unique needs and goals.
I specialise in evidence-based treatment for school-aged children, teens and younger adolescents suffering from general anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks, agoraphobia, OCD-related disorders, adjustment disorders, separation anxiety, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder, ADHD and phobias. I tailor my interventions to the needs of my clients and also work very closely with parents and schools to implement an approach that is geared towards support and safety for my clients.
I specialise in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Ritual Prevention (ERP) Therapy.
I specialise in evidence-based treatment for school-aged children, teens and younger adolescents suffering from general anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks, agoraphobia, OCD-related disorders, adjustment disorders, separation anxiety, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder, ADHD and phobias. I tailor my interventions to the needs of my clients and also work very closely with parents and schools to implement an approach that is geared towards support and safety for my clients.
I specialise in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Ritual Prevention (ERP) Therapy.
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FAQ - Therapist Gender
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.