Therapists in Wellesley, MA
Stacy Creamer
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Wellesley, MA 02481
Looking for a therapist can be overwhelming. My hope is that this will give you an idea of who I am and what it might be like for us to sit together. I have been a therapist for 21 years. What is important to you is important to me. Each session is tailored to your needs. Sometimes you may want more structure or feedback. Sometimes you might just need someone to listen, to witness your pain, and know you were heard. That is how I see my role: to be a human being sitting with another human being offering emotional help, support, & insights. You're not going through this alone.
Looking for a therapist can be overwhelming. My hope is that this will give you an idea of who I am and what it might be like for us to sit together. I have been a therapist for 21 years. What is important to you is important to me. Each session is tailored to your needs. Sometimes you may want more structure or feedback. Sometimes you might just need someone to listen, to witness your pain, and know you were heard. That is how I see my role: to be a human being sitting with another human being offering emotional help, support, & insights. You're not going through this alone.
Sasha Gesmer
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Wellesley, MA 02181 (Online Only)
As a somatic therapist, I’m trained to help you regulate your nervous system, work through trauma, and learn to process your feelings. Somatic experiencing is for people who have either been in therapy before and feel like they’re "talked out,” or who are new to therapy and want to try a more mind-body approach. This work is powerful and I’m so honored I get to share it with you and help you get to a more regulated place in your life.
As a somatic therapist, I’m trained to help you regulate your nervous system, work through trauma, and learn to process your feelings. Somatic experiencing is for people who have either been in therapy before and feel like they’re "talked out,” or who are new to therapy and want to try a more mind-body approach. This work is powerful and I’m so honored I get to share it with you and help you get to a more regulated place in your life.
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Lara Birk
PhD
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02130 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Do you live with chronic pain or other symptoms? I personally understand how scary and frustrating this is.
I am a pain reprocessing coach, educator, and group facilitator based in the Boston area. The Sage Practice LLC is my private coaching practice, where I work with clients both individually and in groups. What's fun about working via Zoom is my clients come to me from all across the world. As a former sociology professor, I think of coaching as a form of teaching (which I did for almost 20 years prior to moving into this). I teach clients evidence-based strategies so they can learn to calm their own nervous system, which in turn can help calm their symptoms. I offer free resources on my website and my teachings on the Curable app.
Do you live with chronic pain or other symptoms? I personally understand how scary and frustrating this is.
I am a pain reprocessing coach, educator, and group facilitator based in the Boston area. The Sage Practice LLC is my private coaching practice, where I work with clients both individually and in groups. What's fun about working via Zoom is my clients come to me from all across the world. As a former sociology professor, I think of coaching as a form of teaching (which I did for almost 20 years prior to moving into this). I teach clients evidence-based strategies so they can learn to calm their own nervous system, which in turn can help calm their symptoms. I offer free resources on my website and my teachings on the Curable app.
Be Mindful and Well, PhD
PhD
Verified Verified
Brookline, MA 02445 (Online Only)
3- Grief and loss 4-Terminal illness 5- Family/Couples conflict and relationship issues 6- transition from school to college and adaptation to college.
We provide a holistic mental health coaching/counseling committed to personal, social and professional growth. Our professionals are expert professors, PhD, MA, BS in the field of health and counseling, and serving clients of all ages, and organizations for more than 20yrs.The center provides: 1- life coaching to women for varied health concerns: Nutritional counseling/ concerns for women, children, students, chronic diseases; Adaptation to pregnancy; Postpartum; menopause; Dealing with aging process; health concerns, and chronic diseases, parenting issues, adolescence challenges, body image, and skin problems and concerns.
3- Grief and loss 4-Terminal illness 5- Family/Couples conflict and relationship issues 6- transition from school to college and adaptation to college.
We provide a holistic mental health coaching/counseling committed to personal, social and professional growth. Our professionals are expert professors, PhD, MA, BS in the field of health and counseling, and serving clients of all ages, and organizations for more than 20yrs.The center provides: 1- life coaching to women for varied health concerns: Nutritional counseling/ concerns for women, children, students, chronic diseases; Adaptation to pregnancy; Postpartum; menopause; Dealing with aging process; health concerns, and chronic diseases, parenting issues, adolescence challenges, body image, and skin problems and concerns.
Susan Nisenbaum Becker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LADC, RDT
Verified Verified
Dedham, MA 02026
I have been been in private practice for over 20 years and find I remain engaged and excited about my work. I strive to develop good rapport and an empathetic connection with each person, to be an ally and guide, and to develop a good working relationship where together clients and I can focus on their desired changes. My goal is to foster a safe and supportive place for clients to work to transform their challenges regarding mood, addiction, relationship, spirituality, parenting, life transitions, illness, loss, divorce, creative/performance blocks, body image and self esteem.
I have been been in private practice for over 20 years and find I remain engaged and excited about my work. I strive to develop good rapport and an empathetic connection with each person, to be an ally and guide, and to develop a good working relationship where together clients and I can focus on their desired changes. My goal is to foster a safe and supportive place for clients to work to transform their challenges regarding mood, addiction, relationship, spirituality, parenting, life transitions, illness, loss, divorce, creative/performance blocks, body image and self esteem.
Kimberlee Dennery
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Brookline, MA 02446 (Online Only)
Hello, I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families I specialize in treating anxiety and depression. I have experience working with LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities. I also enjoy working with teenage and younger clients. I see many people who are going through life transitions. When one is going through grief and loss, education challenges, relationship difficulties, a new family member, pain or illness, it can be particularly difficult to cope and particularly beneficial to be in therapy to work through these issues with an unbiased ear. I also specialize in working with individuals who have struggles with chronic pain.
Hello, I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families I specialize in treating anxiety and depression. I have experience working with LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities. I also enjoy working with teenage and younger clients. I see many people who are going through life transitions. When one is going through grief and loss, education challenges, relationship difficulties, a new family member, pain or illness, it can be particularly difficult to cope and particularly beneficial to be in therapy to work through these issues with an unbiased ear. I also specialize in working with individuals who have struggles with chronic pain.
Hannah Shulman
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Newton, MA 02456 (Online Only)
Hello and welcome! If you would like to learn various stress management techniques for everyday life, curious about the mindfulness practice, or would like a safe space to answer the question, "what does relaxation feel like for me?" to better reduce anxiety symptoms, I am here to help through Stress Management And Resiliency Training (SMART). I typically work with adults who are experiencing situational stressors/life changes, grief, caregiving, PTSD/trauma histories, anxiety/depressive disorders, and those who want to better cope with chronic illness diagnoses (cancer, diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders, pain, insomnia & more).
Hello and welcome! If you would like to learn various stress management techniques for everyday life, curious about the mindfulness practice, or would like a safe space to answer the question, "what does relaxation feel like for me?" to better reduce anxiety symptoms, I am here to help through Stress Management And Resiliency Training (SMART). I typically work with adults who are experiencing situational stressors/life changes, grief, caregiving, PTSD/trauma histories, anxiety/depressive disorders, and those who want to better cope with chronic illness diagnoses (cancer, diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders, pain, insomnia & more).
Ilene H Rudman
MPA, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Cambridge, MA 02138
My specialties include helping with: low self-esteem, the desire to change careers; managing stress, balancing work/family life, and the impact of illness on life/work.
As psychotherapist, coach, and career counselor, I'm committed to helping you find wholeness through cognitive, insight-oriented, behavioral, mind-body and mindfulness approaches. I have worked for over three decades assisting clients with both the practical and emotional issues change often requires. During Covid-19 you may decide to focus on: contingency planning if your organization should fold; work on your resume; ramping up virtual networking; learning additional stress management techniques; support with emotional challenges; creative ways to deal with isolation and loneliness.
My specialties include helping with: low self-esteem, the desire to change careers; managing stress, balancing work/family life, and the impact of illness on life/work.
As psychotherapist, coach, and career counselor, I'm committed to helping you find wholeness through cognitive, insight-oriented, behavioral, mind-body and mindfulness approaches. I have worked for over three decades assisting clients with both the practical and emotional issues change often requires. During Covid-19 you may decide to focus on: contingency planning if your organization should fold; work on your resume; ramping up virtual networking; learning additional stress management techniques; support with emotional challenges; creative ways to deal with isolation and loneliness.
Cassandra Seery
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Cambridge, MA 02138 (Online Only)
Hi there! Are you seeking genuine, straightforward guidance and effective coping strategies enriched by personal experience and practical application? You’ve come to the right place! I specialize in EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy). In addition to trauma, EMDR is effective in treatment of phobias, low self esteem, pain management, eating disorders, and performance anxiety. I love supporting my fellow ADHDers and those with chronic illness. Sessions are focused on reducing self-judgment and internalized stigma while finding ways for your environment to work for you.
Hi there! Are you seeking genuine, straightforward guidance and effective coping strategies enriched by personal experience and practical application? You’ve come to the right place! I specialize in EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy). In addition to trauma, EMDR is effective in treatment of phobias, low self esteem, pain management, eating disorders, and performance anxiety. I love supporting my fellow ADHDers and those with chronic illness. Sessions are focused on reducing self-judgment and internalized stigma while finding ways for your environment to work for you.
Dr. Anjuli Harvey
Psychologist, MFA, MDiv, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cambridge, MA 02138
Currently accepting new clients. Hello! I appreciate how vulnerable a person can feel in therapy. I believe that the relationship between therapist and client can be very deep and powerful, and so I work to provide a therapeutic space in which my clients feel truly seen, deeply respected, and understood in their complexities. I have worked with people from a wide range of backgrounds with a wide variety of concerns, including relationship issues, family issues, chronic pain, and general stress. I have particular experience and expertise in working with immigrants, children of immigrants, and religious and ethnic minorities.
Currently accepting new clients. Hello! I appreciate how vulnerable a person can feel in therapy. I believe that the relationship between therapist and client can be very deep and powerful, and so I work to provide a therapeutic space in which my clients feel truly seen, deeply respected, and understood in their complexities. I have worked with people from a wide range of backgrounds with a wide variety of concerns, including relationship issues, family issues, chronic pain, and general stress. I have particular experience and expertise in working with immigrants, children of immigrants, and religious and ethnic minorities.
Kathryn G. Coletta
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Arlington, MA 02476 (Online Only)
These times are hard. The impact is felt by everyone, but even more so for people who struggle with other things as well. Perhaps you're looking to change your life, resolve a current situation, or manage a long-standing problem. Maybe you just need support. I’d like to talk with you about how I can help. I work with clients on anxiety, depression, relationships, illness and family issues. I work with adults of all ages. I assist my clients in uncovering and reaching their goals. In our collaborative work, I seek to provide a corrective relationship to address concerns and help clients feel better in their daily lives.
These times are hard. The impact is felt by everyone, but even more so for people who struggle with other things as well. Perhaps you're looking to change your life, resolve a current situation, or manage a long-standing problem. Maybe you just need support. I’d like to talk with you about how I can help. I work with clients on anxiety, depression, relationships, illness and family issues. I work with adults of all ages. I assist my clients in uncovering and reaching their goals. In our collaborative work, I seek to provide a corrective relationship to address concerns and help clients feel better in their daily lives.
Margo Grossberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Cambridge, MA 02138 (Online Only)
I help clients with anxiety, depression, problems related to sexual and gender identity, relationship conflicts, illness, grief, and stage of life issues.
Therapy provides a safe environment to work on the issues and situations that might be hindering your ability to function as you want to. Every client is different, and my goal is to help you feel more able to identify your specific challenges and develop the skills and strategies to manage them. My style is strengths based and interactive, drawing from psychodynamic approaches as well as behavioral interventions such as CBT and ACT.
I help clients with anxiety, depression, problems related to sexual and gender identity, relationship conflicts, illness, grief, and stage of life issues.
Therapy provides a safe environment to work on the issues and situations that might be hindering your ability to function as you want to. Every client is different, and my goal is to help you feel more able to identify your specific challenges and develop the skills and strategies to manage them. My style is strengths based and interactive, drawing from psychodynamic approaches as well as behavioral interventions such as CBT and ACT.
Alyssa Schutte
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Cambridge, MA 02140 (Online Only)
Alyssa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Indiana (LCSW) and Massachusetts (LICSW). Alyssa specializes in working with adolescents, young adults, and middle adulthood; folks who are family planning, prenatal, perinatal, postnatal, and parenting; and folks who experience chronic pain and/or are affected by chronic/complex medical conditions; folks in the LGBTQIA+ community; and folks who have experienced trauma.
Alyssa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Indiana (LCSW) and Massachusetts (LICSW). Alyssa specializes in working with adolescents, young adults, and middle adulthood; folks who are family planning, prenatal, perinatal, postnatal, and parenting; and folks who experience chronic pain and/or are affected by chronic/complex medical conditions; folks in the LGBTQIA+ community; and folks who have experienced trauma.
Jungian Analytic Therapy - Dr. Suzanne Szalay
MD
Verified Verified
Sherborn, MA 01770 (Online Only)
You have within you an ever-present Inner Witness, an unconscious wisdom, that pervades every facet of your inner and outer life, even in your darkest pain.
From moment to moment as you journey through life, a part of you is trying to help you grow. Your reactions, thoughts, feelings, slips of the tongue, accidents, goofs, relationship glitches, bodily symptoms, and dreams are all helpful messengers from that part. Symptoms and difficulties wave and call, inviting you to develop the most important relationship of your life: the relationship between you and You. The yoga of analytic depth work helps you stretch into relationship with the healing wisdom your unconscious Psyche. Aligning with your inner wisdom brings greater clarity, meaning, and ease to your outer life and relationships.
You have within you an ever-present Inner Witness, an unconscious wisdom, that pervades every facet of your inner and outer life, even in your darkest pain.
From moment to moment as you journey through life, a part of you is trying to help you grow. Your reactions, thoughts, feelings, slips of the tongue, accidents, goofs, relationship glitches, bodily symptoms, and dreams are all helpful messengers from that part. Symptoms and difficulties wave and call, inviting you to develop the most important relationship of your life: the relationship between you and You. The yoga of analytic depth work helps you stretch into relationship with the healing wisdom your unconscious Psyche. Aligning with your inner wisdom brings greater clarity, meaning, and ease to your outer life and relationships.
Lindsay Brady
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sudbury, MA 01776
Although my primary clinical focus is in the treatment of eating disorders with a sub-specialty in trauma treatment; I also work with many other co-morbid symptoms and diagnoses such as depression/anxiety, negative body image, grief/loss, anger management, and chronic pain or illness.
It takes courage and self awareness to seek support for your stress, and I'm continually honored by the individuals I serve in my practice for their willingness to open up to me. I strive to create a welcoming, non-judgmental environment that can enhance the process of therapeutic change. All people find themselves "stuck" at times, and through empathy and validation I work to create a path towards hope and healing for my clients.
Although my primary clinical focus is in the treatment of eating disorders with a sub-specialty in trauma treatment; I also work with many other co-morbid symptoms and diagnoses such as depression/anxiety, negative body image, grief/loss, anger management, and chronic pain or illness.
It takes courage and self awareness to seek support for your stress, and I'm continually honored by the individuals I serve in my practice for their willingness to open up to me. I strive to create a welcoming, non-judgmental environment that can enhance the process of therapeutic change. All people find themselves "stuck" at times, and through empathy and validation I work to create a path towards hope and healing for my clients.
Yoko Hisano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Brookline, MA 02445 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Please Email to reach me. I offer evidence-based therapy for BIPOC who struggles with stressors that affect their work and personal life. Chronic anxiety, grief/loss, past trauma, or physical/medical conditions can affect our sense of self, mood, and interpersonal dynamics. I work well with young professionals as well as adults and seniors who are caregiving spouses/family with dementia and/or other medical issues. You may have read self-help books but not satisfied with the outcome and want more than to cope. Are you are ready to create lasting changes? Together, we will aim to help you feel hopeful & for a felt sense of relief.
Please Email to reach me. I offer evidence-based therapy for BIPOC who struggles with stressors that affect their work and personal life. Chronic anxiety, grief/loss, past trauma, or physical/medical conditions can affect our sense of self, mood, and interpersonal dynamics. I work well with young professionals as well as adults and seniors who are caregiving spouses/family with dementia and/or other medical issues. You may have read self-help books but not satisfied with the outcome and want more than to cope. Are you are ready to create lasting changes? Together, we will aim to help you feel hopeful & for a felt sense of relief.
Amanda Roberts Emdr
Psychologist, PhD, MA
Verified Verified
Weston, MA 02493 (Online Only)
I have a virtual practice in several states on the East coast and am able to practice in close to 40 others. Online therapy is the new wave as a result of the pandemic and beyond. Telehealth offers not only additional safety but greater convenience in your already busy life. I studied psychology at Harvard University, Berkeley and the University of San Francisco. I earned my doctorate in Clinical Psychology from The California Institute in San Francisco.
I have a virtual practice in several states on the East coast and am able to practice in close to 40 others. Online therapy is the new wave as a result of the pandemic and beyond. Telehealth offers not only additional safety but greater convenience in your already busy life. I studied psychology at Harvard University, Berkeley and the University of San Francisco. I earned my doctorate in Clinical Psychology from The California Institute in San Francisco.
Rachel C. Glod
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02210 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. I work to create an environment where you can explore and relate to yourself and your experiences in new ways, process your past and present, build new tools, and enable a reimagined and empowered life. I am an LGBTQIA-affirming, anti-oppressive, inclusive, and social justice-oriented therapist who recognizes the diversity and uniqueness of all people. I am clinically licensed in both NY and MA! In MA, I am currently accepting self-pay and sliding-scale clients.
I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. I work to create an environment where you can explore and relate to yourself and your experiences in new ways, process your past and present, build new tools, and enable a reimagined and empowered life. I am an LGBTQIA-affirming, anti-oppressive, inclusive, and social justice-oriented therapist who recognizes the diversity and uniqueness of all people. I am clinically licensed in both NY and MA! In MA, I am currently accepting self-pay and sliding-scale clients.
Tara Goldberg
Counselor, PsyaD
Verified Verified
Brookline, MA 02446
"It is a joy to be hidden, but a disaster not to be found". Donald W. Winnicott
"It is a joy to be hidden, but a disaster not to be found". Donald W. Winnicott
Clare McBee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Waitlist for new clients
Over the course of my career as a clinical social worker, I have focused my work on providing LGBTQI-affirming psychotherapy to individuals who have experienced trauma, in its many interpersonal and systemic forms. As a white queer nonbinary femme therapist, I continue to educate myself on the privileges and power dynamics inherent in my own social position in relation to my clients, and I openly work from an anti-oppression framework.
Over the course of my career as a clinical social worker, I have focused my work on providing LGBTQI-affirming psychotherapy to individuals who have experienced trauma, in its many interpersonal and systemic forms. As a white queer nonbinary femme therapist, I continue to educate myself on the privileges and power dynamics inherent in my own social position in relation to my clients, and I openly work from an anti-oppression framework.
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Chronic Pain Therapists
How does chronic pain therapy work?
Engaging with a psychotherapist to help treat chronic pain does not mean that one’s pain is all in their head. Therapy for chronic-pain patients has been shown to benefit both the mind and the body, targeting physical symptoms and increasing daily functioning. In other words, for many, addressing their emotional health through therapy affects their physical health. A therapist can help a client challenge unhelpful thoughts about pain and develop new ways to respond to it, such as distraction or calming breathing techniques. Studies have found that therapy can be as effective as surgery for certain cases of chronic pain and many doctors recommend trying psychotherapy in advance of considering invasive surgery.
What are the most effective treatment options for chronic pain?
Stress, anxiety, depression, catastrophizing, ruminating, lack of activity, and social withdrawal all make chronic pain worse. Addressing these issues, research shows, can help people gain control over their pain symptoms. Therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, biofeedback, and mindfulness-based stress reduction, along with greater pain-management education, have been found to help people reduce fear and disability.
Are there new treatments for chronic pain?
Many cases of chronic pain, particularly those involving back pain, remain medically unexplained. But there is evidence that changes in the brain or nervous system are caused by previous physical ailments such as tissue damage; in such cases, the brain may continue to send out pain signals despite the physical cause having healed. To aid patients under these circumstances, a recently developed treatment known as pain reprocessing therapy (PRT) is designed to help the brain “unlearn” this response. A PRT practitioner helps individuals to reduce the “threat value” of their ongoing pain signals until they can reappraise them as less threatening and fear-inducing. They also help an individual to develop new emotional regulation skills.
How long does therapy for chronic pain take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from chronic pain, especially as there may be a range of physical and psychological causes for any individual’s discomfort, but most patients should expect to see a therapist for a number of weeks or months, typically spanning at least 12 sessions. Studies of pain reprocessing therapy found that many individuals’ experience of pain lessened in eight sessions over four weeks.