Women's Issues Therapists in Watertown, MA

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who specializes in working with adults who are interested in doing the internal work needed to become their authentic selves. I am particularly interested in working with women's issues , parent guidance, mind/body connection, and spiritual exploration and development. It is my intention to help clients move towards greater physical, emotional, mental and spiritual balance by utilizing holistic healing modalities. I would be honored to be part of your healing journey as we work collaboratively to address the emotional layers that hold you back and block your self expression.

For 39 years I've had the privilege of providing psychotherapy to a wide variety of clients. My specialties include trauma, stress reduction, grief/loss, relationships, self esteem/confidence, life transitions, women's issues , depression, anxiety. I believe people have the innate wisdom to heal themselves and can do so with compassionate guidance and tools to live more peacefully and better cope with life's stressors. I have received advanced training in EMDR, IFS and other somatic therapies, all effective in healing trauma and significantly improving confidence, anxiety, depression, relationships.

Zoom video coaching only - Are you a busy human service or medical provider, clergy person, and/or activist in need of therapeutic coaching or spiritual renewal in these challenging times? With nearly 30 years of experience, I bring a wealth of grounded life experience to my coaching and accompaniment of you in your own life journey - including as a Unitarian Universalist clergy person, trained spiritual director, and licensed independent clinical social worker, as well a lecturer, author, and urban activist. I work solely via Zoom with the above listed professionals on a self-pay sliding scale basis. I do not take insurance.

I have dedicated my career to helping those with eating disorders, body image concerns, trauma, and mood issues. I am a curious, non-judgmental, and warm therapist. I like to bring creativity, authenticity, and humor in my work. I operate from an intersectional, relational cultural, anti oppression feminist perspective and deeply honor the unique and diverse parts of each individual.

Therapy is an opportunity to make changes (in mood, anxiety, behavior, work, school, relationships, lifestyle, etc.), and it can feel like climbing a mountain--simultaneously terrifying, frustrating, and exhilarating. As your therapist, I'll be by your side keeping the summit in sight even when you can see only seemingly endless rocks and ice ahead. I am a down-to-earth, pragmatic, general therapist (with a sense of humor). I integrate psychodynamic, cognitive, behavioral, motivational enhancement, and stress reduction principles and techniques into treatment based on your needs, goals, and the best strategy to reach the view from the top.

I understand the importance of developing resilience-to-change in order to effectively cope with major life transitions (marriage, birth of a child, loss of a loved one, divorce, retirement, new job). Without such resilience, life can feel overwhelming, self esteem becomes precarious, and mood can dip dramatically. Through my warm, direct, highly international approach, I collaborate with my clients to address the behaviors that continue to cause pain. My books, teaching and supervision have provided training for 100s of other clinicians to help their clients to feel more empowered in relationship and to fulfill their potential

In having a better understanding of ourselves we have the opportunity to build blocks to creating a meaningful life. If you are seeking to better understand yourself or your desires, to heal from pain, to accomplish goals, to regain your life, I can help. I encourage patience in your self-understanding as we work together. Therapeutic alliance is important to me. My goal is to establish a collaborative process where there is flexibility, individuality and safety.

Good therapy is so much more than someone to talk to. In our work together I'll hold space, listen and reflect but also help you learn a powerful a strategy for navigating and managing your emotions. I offer support for depression, anxiety, adult and childhood trauma, low self-esteem and relational conflicts. My approach is called Internal Family Systems, or IFS, and is compassionate, curious, empowering and evidence-based. IFS offers a very different kind of lasting, confident change that most people feel inside and notice in their relationships.

With over 20 years of experience, I strive to work with a client in a collaborative and trusting way. Each client is unique and their individual story is worthy of empathy and respect. I'm an interactive therapist who supports open and free dialog in sessions. Clients usually have something that is bothering them, and that is the reason why they come; we start and work on those issues and as a trusting relationship develops, clients usually develop greater clarity, and self-defeating behaviors are gradually given up for those that will have a more positive outcome in their life.

You may be wondering if therapy can help you feel better or help you find a path that works better than the one you're on now. With a therapist with whom you feel comfortable, hopeful and understood, the answer is often 'yes'.

My approach is based on respect, empathy, sensitivity and honesty. I believe in the integration of the mind and body in order to create change, growth and healing. I value your awareness, knowledge and self-insight as an integral part of our work together. I use a dynamic approach to therapy and include EMDR, mindfulness and psychodrama. I work with clients across a wide range of ages, backgrounds and presenting issues, including depression, anxiety, jealousy, anger, panic, phobias, trauma, relationship/family conflicts, sexuality/sexual identity, polyamory and parenting challenges.

Hi! I'm Jen, and I am a psychotherapist, seeing clients via telehealth/video only, with licensure in MA, CA, WA and IN. I work with individual adults and see clients for short/moderate-term EMDR for trauma-related disorders, and other conditions. My clients most often are seeing a primary therapist, and see me for adjunct EMDR therapy for specific-trauma related issues. I have clinical experience with anxiety, depression, ADHD, chronic illness, LGBTQIA+ issues, and relationship issues. I additionally specialize in working with those who identify as polyamorous / ethically nonmonogamous. I look forward to hearing from you!

My ideal client would be an adult looking for ways to alleviate negative impacts in their life. For example, they could be living with anxiety, depression, low self-worth, relationship struggles, difficulty setting personal boundaries, and overall stress. Their goals would be to learn and implement new skills and ways of thinking to reduce negative symptoms. The ultimate goal would be to reduce their negative symptoms by a significant amount (over 50%). They would want to meet for a session once per week and work through their current struggles. They would be open to self-reflection and redirection from me when needed.

I work with adult and adolescent individuals with varying mental health symptoms, and I specialize in treatment of anxiety. Together we can explore how your past experiences can influence current beliefs and behaviors, build your toolbox of strategies to cope with distress, and process your life experiences in a safe space. Exploring and learning about yourself can be an emotional experience, and it can also be empowering as well. I appreciate you letting me into your life to help with this process; I look forward to hearing your story and working together towards your treatment goals.

I am a social worker with many years of clinical experience. I am originally from Curacao, a small Caribbean island. I pursued my education in the United States and have practiced here for 18 years. I am aware of the strength and courage it takes to make significant life changes. I bring this perspective to my clinical work. I have great appreciation and admiration for people who pursue the journey of change. I offer a safe, non-judgmental environment in which clients can explore the personal transformations they want to make in their lives.

As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, with emphasis on the psychodynamic perspective, Courtney is invested in fostering and empowering the utmost potential of an individual by means of unearthing deep-seated impressions, that inadvertently unravel into outward expression. Everyday circumstances challenge our established foundations on both a personal and universal level, where safety and comfort are sought in a world encompassed in judgement, repercussion, misinterpretation, burden, shame, or guilt. Courtney recognizes that there is no sole route toward exploring one’s own truth and cultivation of healing.

I am a licensed independent clinical social worker with over 16 years of experience in the behavioral health field. I respect that people seek therapy for a variety of reasons and adjust my approaches to your unique concerns. Together, in a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental environment we can identify and achieve the changes you want to make in your life. Currently, I am offering both in person and telehealth appointments.