Couples Counseling Therapists in Wellesley, MA

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Beth Gochberg Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CSAT, CCPS
Verified
Verified
As a certified Sex Addiction & Partner Trauma Specialist, my role is to help you navigate the traumatic effects of relationship betrayal on your road to recovery, growth, healing & discovery. My approach is empathetic, action oriented, strength & trauma based. I'm committed to working with partners, couples & families impacted by sex addiction & betrayal trauma. As a therapist with over 35 years of experience, I work with a range of emotional & behavioral issues. My clients struggle with anxiety, depression, loss, grief, relationship & intimacy issues, marital & family problems. I offer a personalized approach tailored to your needs
(857) 226-4283
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Wellesley, MA 02481
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Kristin Rajala
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I highly value and work towards creating a very safe, trusting working relationship , which is ultimately the foundation and catalyst for meaningful growth and change.
I thoroughly enjoy working with patients across the lifespan to address a wide range of behavioral health concerns (mental health, substance use, and physical health conditions). I have particular specialty in treating physical health conditions through psychological interventions including chronic pain and medically unexplained physical symptoms; however, I support clients with an array of other presenting concerns (Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Stress). My clients are often seeking active support in making meaningful changes in their personal, work, or social lives and relationships.
(781) 390-9981
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Wellesley, MA 02481
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Sheila DeMelle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I work with both individuaIs and couples , and have a beautiful office in a clean, quiet and professional building.
Do you want to find a therapist who is attentive, respectful, empathic and effective? Are you struggling with feelings of deep sadness or anxiety? Do you find certain issues in your life overwhelming? I will provide a safe and non-judgmental environment for you to talk comfortably about your problems, challenges, hopes and goals. I enjoy developing warm and trusting relationships with my clients, and believe that you deserve to be happier.
(617) 383-9942
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Wellesley, MA 02481
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Tiana McCrory
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW, MSW, C-DBT
Verified
Verified
Has your relationship lost its spark? Are you overwhelmed and struggling to make it through the day? Is your kid struggling with focusing, making friends, or other challenges? Or are you a queer person dealing with feelings of identity? All of this is hard. I'm proud of you for looking for support. I'd love to help. My specific areas of focus include those in the LGBTQIA+ communities, as well as those experiencing grief/loss, ADHD, self-destructive behaviors, anger, depression, PTSD, and substance use. I work with kids, teens, families, couples , and individuals using evidence-based techniques such as DBT, CBT, and EFT.
(339) 217-8966
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Wellesley, MA 02481
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Christine E. Kowalcky
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
My hope is that you will experience psychotherapy as a relationship and partnership in which you feel engaged, empowered, influential and self-aware.
Our lives consist of welcome routines and happy memories, turning points and challenges. Sometimes it is painfully difficult. Perhaps you have experienced the loss of a dream or a loved one, or been unable to move past a traumatic event. Maybe life feels like a daily rut, void of meaning or joy. Even in the company of people who care about us we can feel alone, sad or overwhelmed. The good news is we can find connection, experience change and move through pain and struggle to a place of greater freedom and happiness.
(781) 990-0518
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Wellesley, MA 02481
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Natalia Walczak
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
Verified
Emotional healing, self discovery, personal growth and more fulfilling relationship with self and others are all possible through therapy, whether you are at the brink of adulthood or more advanced in years. In my practice, I provide a variety of evidence-based therapeutic techniques to best meet the unique needs of each individual client and couple with special emphasis on insight-oriented therapeutic approach. I have received additional advanced training in psychodynamic modality that drives my insight-oriented approach. I believe that developing insight illuminates the therapeutic journey.
(339) 215-3470
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Wellesley, MA 02482
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Omar A Ruiz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Are you thinking of filing for divorce, after learning about your partner 's infidelity? Feeling stress about the message you found that proved your partner cheated? When an affair is discovered, couples find their relationship at the mercy of betrayal. Whether you're unsure if you can heal from the affair or struggling to trust anything that your partner tells you, now might be the time to connect with someone who can help. Let us work together to develop a plan to ease the damage that betrayal has caused onto you. Continue reading to learn how booking a couples therapy session today is the best decision for your relationship .
(339) 686-8116
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Wellesley, MA 02481
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Magdalena J Fosse
Psychologist, PsyD, MS, MA, AASECT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
That applies to the therapeutic relationship , as well.
Sexuality, intimacy, monogamy, polyamory, ethical nonmonogamy, LGBTQA, kink, relational difficulties...I integrate the expertise of a clinical psychologist, AASECT certified sex therapist, and couples ' counselor. My clients are individuals and couples of all genders, and racial and cultural backgrounds, who struggle with questions regarding sexuality, intimacy, identity, trauma, betrayal, erotic confusion, life transitions, relationships ending, and relationships beginning. In addition to clinical practice, I'm an author, consultant, and teacher on sexuality and couples ' therapy.
(857) 362-0937
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Wellesley, MA 02481
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Pamela Slater
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
It takes courage to decide to change and to reach out to a therapist to join you on that journey. The best outcomes occur in the context of a therapeutic relationship that feels like a good match, the right match for you, in terms of the therapist's interpersonal style, approach, and expertise. My goal as a therapist is to collaborate with my clients to make the changes they are seeking in their mood, their self-understanding, their patterns of behavior, and their relationships. My approach is active, supportive, warm, respectful, compassionate, and strength-focused. I am committed to helping clients find solutions.
(781) 230-6218
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Wellesley, MA 02482
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Victoria Pappas
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
Verified
Whether it’s navigating a relationship , a career change, a move, a loss, or trauma, transitions can be overwhelming.
Hi I’m Victoria! I’m so glad you’re here! I hope this is the first step in your personal growth journey. Mental Health is such an important part of our lives, and I feel it is the ultimate “self care” as it often leads to more insight, self awareness, and positive changes. The goal is to live with more intention and kindness towards others and most importantly ourselves. There are many reasons why someone may be interested in therapy - all of them are valid.
(774) 278-5783
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Wellesley, MA 02481
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Linda Downey
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Some of the areas I specialize in are anxiety, OCD, mild ASD, adjustment to life events and transitions, parent guidance, stress management, and interpersonal relationship problems.
Waiting list open for ADULTS and TEENS only at this time. My style is warm, supportive, active, and down to earth with a sense of humor and creativity, which I think comes with working with a mix of kids, teens, and adults. My approach is to collaborate with you on developing skills and strategies to cope more effectively, as well as understand underlying patterns and past events that contribute to your current situation. We all struggle to see our strengths, at times, and therapy is a place to embrace those strengths and utilize them to balance out the unique challenges we face.
(781) 230-7742
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Wellesley, MA 02481
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Barbara Steele Martin
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
In couples therapy, my role is to help improve your responses to each other without violating your core values or principles.
I treat couples struggling with communication, navigating conflict, infidelity and sexual issues. I treat individuals struggling with transitions, anxiety, depression, ineffective coping mechanisms and relational issues. After 15 years of clinical experience and specializing in working with thousands of couples and individuals, I envision my role in 3 parts - therapist, coach and educator. As a therapist I will guide you in your process for insight. As a coach, I will help you motivate towards action and as an educator, I will provide you with information you need to make sense of the change.
(617) 446-3066
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Wellesley, MA 02481
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Natasha Holiday
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BA, MSW, PhD
Verified
Verified
In these difficult times I offer phone/FaceTime/In-person sessions to individuals and couples . I specialize in relationship and individual therapy. Let me guide you to find better self-awareness and clarity as you understand and change your negative cycles and old patterns. My twenty-five years of experience using insight oriented therapy will help you improve your interpersonal communication with your mate, family and co-workers. I will help you find strategies that will make your life happier and your relationships more fulfilling as you resolve conflicts in your life through short term support.
(781) 549-7431
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Wellesley, MA 02481
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George E Sawin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, SAP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
My specialties include working with couples , parents and adults in all types of work/life situations.
Yes I'm accepting new clients and referrals. I'm a Husband, Dad and Grandpa and employ those life's lessons, as well as my professional training and experience to help couples and single adults get what they want out of life. My approach is straight forward and solution focused to that objective. As a former police officer, I bring a keen insight to the lives, experiences and challenges that law enforcement families experience. Clients wishing to come to a deeper understanding of themselves, their spirituality and their relationships will enjoy the real life, honest and to the heart approach of my practice.e
(781) 366-0615
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Wellesley, MA 02481
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Michaela Mendelsohn
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Is anxiety or depression preventing you from living a more fulfilling life? Are you feeling overwhelmed by a major transition? Are you unable to move on from an upsetting or traumatic past experience? I help patients change patterns of behavior that are no longer working, and learn new and more effective ways of coping and engaging with life. I believe that embedded in the painful crises that usually bring individuals and couples to therapy, there are also opportunities for self understanding and mastery that can be discovered and realized in a safe healing relationship .
(617) 429-3523
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Wellesley, MA 02482
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Wendy Rotfort
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I work with clients ages 12 though mature adulthood on issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, interpersonal conflict, relationship concerns, sexuality, life transitions and loss.
Welcome! I believe that the most successful therapy occurs when a strong clinical rapport is developed between therapist and client(s). To that end, I will work with you (or your teen) to create a warm, therapeutic environment where we can collaboratively determine your needs and goals, and then work together toward achieving those goals. My approach to therapy is eclectic, which means I pull from a number of different theoretical orientations. This allows me the flexibility to tailor the treatment according to your unique needs.
(781) 708-4947
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Wellesley, MA 02482
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Kathleen MacNaughton
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Finding the right therapist is the key to a successful therapeutic relationship .
Ready to find peace with specific problems you face or make changes that will alter how you feel about yourself, your life and your relationships? Therapy involves a large commitment of time, money and energy, so finding a therapist you match well with is essential. My approach is very interactive, supportive and engaged. My first goal is to help you shed light on issues you may be struggling with. Next, we actively work to make expedient changes that will qualitatively change the way you feel on a daily basis with yourself and in your relationships.
(617) 702-2505
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Wellesley, MA 02482
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Bryan Harnsberger
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Dr. Harnsberger's Group Practice, Wellesley Counseling and Wellness, is accepting new referrals at wellesleycw.com. My job is to help individuals and families navigate complex living situations. I do so by creating a safe place for individuals to explore their inner thoughts and actions, and guide them to better understand their roles and opportunities in the world. I specialize in working with the adolescent, college-aged and adult populations, and the challenges that come from it, particularly anxiety, academic stress, adjustment issues, relationship issues, depression and ADHD.
(617) 870-6694
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Wellesley, MA 02482
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Charity A Chaffee
Counselor, MSEd, LMHC
Verified
Verified
I am not your typical therapist, and strive to always create that emotional connection that allows us to work through any issue as a team. Most of my clients have already tried traditional therapy, and haven't been able to engage in one way or the other. Many of my clients haven't felt heard or understood, and it is a goal of mine to make therapy accessible for all. My belief as a therapist is that everyone can benefit- and should benefit from the relationship they have with their therapist. My clients believe in person centered care- and feedback goes both ways. I provide a trauma informed environment where the client gets to lead.
(508) 714-7244
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Wellesley, MA 02481
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Amy Takesian
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
We each bring an expertise to the relationship .
I am committed to providing a nurturing, respectful, non-judgmental environment, where you can learn about yourself and your relationships with others. I use an integrated therapeutic approach, drawing upon evidence-based treatment interventions, which are tailored to meet your individual needs. I see therapy as a collaborative process. I will work with you to set goals and establish the frequency and pacing of therapy.
(617) 612-5051
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Wellesley, MA 02482
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Couples Counseling Therapists

Does couples counseling work?

Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.

When should a couple seek counseling?

Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.

How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?

The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.

How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?

The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.