Female Therapists in West Newton, MA
I have a concentration of clients among college age students, and young adults. I specialize in eating disorders, and related issues. I also have a strong background in the performing arts, and see a significant number of creative clients. For twelve years I worked in a college counseling center. This has afforded me the opportunity to work with students who struggle with the concerns of people in their late teens, early twenties: depression; anxiety; ADD; OCD; substance abuse (as well as the more common issues surrounding living away from home, roommates, academic rigor, awakening sexual identity, etc.)
I have a concentration of clients among college age students, and young adults. I specialize in eating disorders, and related issues. I also have a strong background in the performing arts, and see a significant number of creative clients. For twelve years I worked in a college counseling center. This has afforded me the opportunity to work with students who struggle with the concerns of people in their late teens, early twenties: depression; anxiety; ADD; OCD; substance abuse (as well as the more common issues surrounding living away from home, roommates, academic rigor, awakening sexual identity, etc.)
I have been a psychotherapist for 50 yrs. and a therapist-at-heart for much longer. To make this an optimal experience for you we will stay close to your desire to grow and heal. In our working relationship it is essential that we have an open and honest communication about all aspects of our work together. I understand it takes time for trust to develop in order to discuss certain concerns freely. I expect and welcome your feedback about what is useful and helpful and what you think might be changed for the better. You bring powerful resources to this therapy and I will encourage you to get to know them and practice them.
I have been a psychotherapist for 50 yrs. and a therapist-at-heart for much longer. To make this an optimal experience for you we will stay close to your desire to grow and heal. In our working relationship it is essential that we have an open and honest communication about all aspects of our work together. I understand it takes time for trust to develop in order to discuss certain concerns freely. I expect and welcome your feedback about what is useful and helpful and what you think might be changed for the better. You bring powerful resources to this therapy and I will encourage you to get to know them and practice them.
I work with individuals coping with stressful life situations, problematic behaviors, and difficult emotions. I am skilled and experienced in supporting those struggling with ADHD, anger, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and trauma.
I work with individuals coping with stressful life situations, problematic behaviors, and difficult emotions. I am skilled and experienced in supporting those struggling with ADHD, anger, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and trauma.
Strong Roots Counseling is an innovative, evidence-based mental health practice delivering compassionate, non-judgmental best practice care for adolescents and adults. We see people for a range of issues, including, but not limited to: anxiety, depression, sleep, pregnancy and postpartum mental health, stress, women's health, and grief and loss.
Strong Roots Counseling is an innovative, evidence-based mental health practice delivering compassionate, non-judgmental best practice care for adolescents and adults. We see people for a range of issues, including, but not limited to: anxiety, depression, sleep, pregnancy and postpartum mental health, stress, women's health, and grief and loss.
If you need direction and support solving a disturbing problem or managing an emotional state, I know that addressing this need quickly is important. I will meet with you within two to three days of your call. My approach to therapy is to focus initially on solving the problem in partnership with you quickly and efficiently. If this does not bring sufficient relief, I invite my clients into a longer deeper process of understanding the situation and its complexities. I encourage the use of communicating via email between sessions. I have evening and Saturday hours available to insure accessibility
If you need direction and support solving a disturbing problem or managing an emotional state, I know that addressing this need quickly is important. I will meet with you within two to three days of your call. My approach to therapy is to focus initially on solving the problem in partnership with you quickly and efficiently. If this does not bring sufficient relief, I invite my clients into a longer deeper process of understanding the situation and its complexities. I encourage the use of communicating via email between sessions. I have evening and Saturday hours available to insure accessibility
I'll be on maternity until 9/23. Waitlist only. It seems like you have tried everything and nothing seems to work or isn't long lasting. Young adulthood can be difficult; their personalities change and you fear that they might not overcome their challenges. Not only do I work with teens, but also adults who are experiencing life transitions, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and family issues. It can be nerve-racking to reach out to a counselor because you want to ensure you find someone who you can truly connect with. I have a clinician who joined the team who will offer services to teens, young adults and adults.
I'll be on maternity until 9/23. Waitlist only. It seems like you have tried everything and nothing seems to work or isn't long lasting. Young adulthood can be difficult; their personalities change and you fear that they might not overcome their challenges. Not only do I work with teens, but also adults who are experiencing life transitions, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and family issues. It can be nerve-racking to reach out to a counselor because you want to ensure you find someone who you can truly connect with. I have a clinician who joined the team who will offer services to teens, young adults and adults.
You’re doing your best to hold it all together, but inside it feels too much. You might feel disconnected—from others, from your sense of purpose, or from yourself. Whether you’re adjusting to parenthood, navigating midlife, or juggling caregiving and work, you don’t have to do this alone. I specialize in perinatal and women’s mental health, supporting those facing major life transitions, burnout, and disconnection. I offer a space where you can be real, feel heard, and begin to make sense of what you’re going through. We’ll work together with honesty and compassion to help you feel more grounded, supported, and like you again.
You’re doing your best to hold it all together, but inside it feels too much. You might feel disconnected—from others, from your sense of purpose, or from yourself. Whether you’re adjusting to parenthood, navigating midlife, or juggling caregiving and work, you don’t have to do this alone. I specialize in perinatal and women’s mental health, supporting those facing major life transitions, burnout, and disconnection. I offer a space where you can be real, feel heard, and begin to make sense of what you’re going through. We’ll work together with honesty and compassion to help you feel more grounded, supported, and like you again.
Psychotherapy focuses on restoring perspective and building confidence in addressing life's challenges. My approach is interactive, collaborative, and based on an appreciation of each person's creative potential. Through asking questions, sharing knowledge and observations, and getting feedback, we work towards self-discovery and understanding. Together we focus on clarifying goals and identifying effective ways to meet them. Psychotherapy involves recognizing patterns, expectations, or beliefs that may have been helpful in the past, but are no longer. Addressing these patterns removes barriers to change. Strengths are identified and fostered, becoming the foundation for new ways of approaching things.
Psychotherapy focuses on restoring perspective and building confidence in addressing life's challenges. My approach is interactive, collaborative, and based on an appreciation of each person's creative potential. Through asking questions, sharing knowledge and observations, and getting feedback, we work towards self-discovery and understanding. Together we focus on clarifying goals and identifying effective ways to meet them. Psychotherapy involves recognizing patterns, expectations, or beliefs that may have been helpful in the past, but are no longer. Addressing these patterns removes barriers to change. Strengths are identified and fostered, becoming the foundation for new ways of approaching things.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in evidence-based treatments for mood, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive spectrum, and related disorders. I aim to help you build a meaningful life while tackling the tough emotions that come with it. Whether engaging in long-term or short-term therapy, I meet clients where they are, tailoring my approach to their unique needs using primarily Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). My approach is centered on the client, providing validation, nonjudgmental support, and tangible tools for personal growth.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in evidence-based treatments for mood, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive spectrum, and related disorders. I aim to help you build a meaningful life while tackling the tough emotions that come with it. Whether engaging in long-term or short-term therapy, I meet clients where they are, tailoring my approach to their unique needs using primarily Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). My approach is centered on the client, providing validation, nonjudgmental support, and tangible tools for personal growth.
I am a Doctor of Social Work, a Licensed Independent Social Worker, and a Certified Group Fitness Trainer. I believe in holistic wellness and treating all aspects of a person's health and well-being. I value a collaborative treatment approach, working closely with my clients to effectively address their needs.
I am a Doctor of Social Work, a Licensed Independent Social Worker, and a Certified Group Fitness Trainer. I believe in holistic wellness and treating all aspects of a person's health and well-being. I value a collaborative treatment approach, working closely with my clients to effectively address their needs.
My name is Amy Halter, and I am licensed in Massachusetts, Georgia, New York, and Washington states, I have been independently licensed since 2018. My approach to therapy is client-centered, empathetic, and very flexible to each needs. I have expertise in treating PTSD, anxiety, depression, and personality disorders. I have worked with clients from all walks of life. It is important to me to create a compassionate clinical environment that is open to anyone, however, one identifies.
My name is Amy Halter, and I am licensed in Massachusetts, Georgia, New York, and Washington states, I have been independently licensed since 2018. My approach to therapy is client-centered, empathetic, and very flexible to each needs. I have expertise in treating PTSD, anxiety, depression, and personality disorders. I have worked with clients from all walks of life. It is important to me to create a compassionate clinical environment that is open to anyone, however, one identifies.
Life is full of challenges and hardships that can leave us feeling lost, overwhelmed and burned out. I firmly believe that every person possesses unique strengths and abilities that can be harnessed to navigate the difficulties they face. By adopting a strengths-based approach, I strive to help individuals identify and leverage their inner resources to develop resilience and achieve their therapeutic goals. I view therapy as a collaborative process, where my clients and I work together as equal partners in exploring their concerns and co-creating personalized strategies for positive change.
Life is full of challenges and hardships that can leave us feeling lost, overwhelmed and burned out. I firmly believe that every person possesses unique strengths and abilities that can be harnessed to navigate the difficulties they face. By adopting a strengths-based approach, I strive to help individuals identify and leverage their inner resources to develop resilience and achieve their therapeutic goals. I view therapy as a collaborative process, where my clients and I work together as equal partners in exploring their concerns and co-creating personalized strategies for positive change.
Everyone needs support at times of transition and stress. These situations may be varied, from relationship difficulties, to illness, to the death of someone important. Or you might be in a place of wanting to have a deeper, more connected understanding of yourself. Whatever brings you to therapy, I am here to gently support you while also playing an engaged role in our time together.
Everyone needs support at times of transition and stress. These situations may be varied, from relationship difficulties, to illness, to the death of someone important. Or you might be in a place of wanting to have a deeper, more connected understanding of yourself. Whatever brings you to therapy, I am here to gently support you while also playing an engaged role in our time together.
I am a licensed independent social worker , licensed in MA ,VT and ME, with 20+ years of experience providing therapy for children, adolescents and adults. I enjoy working with people of all ages and backgrounds. Clients describe me as warm, empathic, flexible, genuine, humorous and direct. I view the therapy process as a collaborative one in which you and I work together to address your challenges and allow you to move forward in a healthy way.
I am a licensed independent social worker , licensed in MA ,VT and ME, with 20+ years of experience providing therapy for children, adolescents and adults. I enjoy working with people of all ages and backgrounds. Clients describe me as warm, empathic, flexible, genuine, humorous and direct. I view the therapy process as a collaborative one in which you and I work together to address your challenges and allow you to move forward in a healthy way.
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Accepting Clients with Daytime Availability
Struggling with anxiety, burnout, trauma, insecurities or big life changes? I help women and non-binary college students, teachers, and young adults in Massachusetts who are dealing with anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, or feeling stuck during life transitions. Whether you’re facing a breakup, family concerns, career stress, school pressure, or emotional burnout, therapy may be able to help you find clarity, relief, and a new way forward. Many of my clients are high-functioning individuals and students who may face overwhelming emotions.
Accepting Clients with Daytime Availability
Struggling with anxiety, burnout, trauma, insecurities or big life changes? I help women and non-binary college students, teachers, and young adults in Massachusetts who are dealing with anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, or feeling stuck during life transitions. Whether you’re facing a breakup, family concerns, career stress, school pressure, or emotional burnout, therapy may be able to help you find clarity, relief, and a new way forward. Many of my clients are high-functioning individuals and students who may face overwhelming emotions.
Current availability is Tuesday - Thursday from 9 AM - 2 PM. Looking to make changes in your life? Having difficulty making decisions? Are you a multicultural individual having tough time balancing your identities? Have your experienced loss and are struggling with the grief process? Are you a couple looking to find a neutral party to sort out some difficulties in your relationship?
Current availability is Tuesday - Thursday from 9 AM - 2 PM. Looking to make changes in your life? Having difficulty making decisions? Are you a multicultural individual having tough time balancing your identities? Have your experienced loss and are struggling with the grief process? Are you a couple looking to find a neutral party to sort out some difficulties in your relationship?
Every time we tell our story, we heal a little. My goal is to help you understand yourself well enough to be able to tell your story, heal from within, and be the person you want to be. Human beings need connection; we need purpose. We need to be seen and heard. I specialize in working with couples and individuals of all ages to understand their own patterns of behavior and thought, and where they come from - and then to understand how those same patterns show up in relationships of all kinds throughout our lives. When you see these patterns in yourself clearly and with compassion, you will be empowered to take control of your life
Every time we tell our story, we heal a little. My goal is to help you understand yourself well enough to be able to tell your story, heal from within, and be the person you want to be. Human beings need connection; we need purpose. We need to be seen and heard. I specialize in working with couples and individuals of all ages to understand their own patterns of behavior and thought, and where they come from - and then to understand how those same patterns show up in relationships of all kinds throughout our lives. When you see these patterns in yourself clearly and with compassion, you will be empowered to take control of your life
Looking for someone who will hear you but also challenge the norms you have set for yourself? Don't want to have to explain every facet of your existence due to not fitting in? We are going to dig into what it means to be poly, intersexed, and/or gender questioning and how to feel whole even if others are telling you otherwise. I understand how trauma experiences influence your thinking. I will help you develop the skills that lead to solid relationships and increased self-acceptance. You are amazing. You are worthy. You deserve to be understood. Let me be the person to hear you and help you see how deserving you are.
Looking for someone who will hear you but also challenge the norms you have set for yourself? Don't want to have to explain every facet of your existence due to not fitting in? We are going to dig into what it means to be poly, intersexed, and/or gender questioning and how to feel whole even if others are telling you otherwise. I understand how trauma experiences influence your thinking. I will help you develop the skills that lead to solid relationships and increased self-acceptance. You are amazing. You are worthy. You deserve to be understood. Let me be the person to hear you and help you see how deserving you are.
Glimar’s practice is grounded in cultural humility and a whole-person approach. As a professional with lived experience and training as a recovery coach, she leverages her recovery journey to foster empowerment and resilience in her clients. Her holistic, client-centered approach aims to support individuals in making informed decisions and achieving sustainable well-being. Individuals that benfit from these approaches are those who are motivated to engage in self-reflection and are committed to addressing patterns that no longer serve them. With empathy and understanding, Glimar meets each individual where they are at.
Glimar’s practice is grounded in cultural humility and a whole-person approach. As a professional with lived experience and training as a recovery coach, she leverages her recovery journey to foster empowerment and resilience in her clients. Her holistic, client-centered approach aims to support individuals in making informed decisions and achieving sustainable well-being. Individuals that benfit from these approaches are those who are motivated to engage in self-reflection and are committed to addressing patterns that no longer serve them. With empathy and understanding, Glimar meets each individual where they are at.
Now Accepting New Clients! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, board-certified Art Therapist, and Psychotherapist at And Still We Rise, LLC. I received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and Master of Arts degree from Lesley University and am a Clinical Psychology doctoral student with a focus on intergenerational and systemic trauma. My clinical work includes serving immigrants and refugees from African and Caribbean nations.
Now Accepting New Clients! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, board-certified Art Therapist, and Psychotherapist at And Still We Rise, LLC. I received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and Master of Arts degree from Lesley University and am a Clinical Psychology doctoral student with a focus on intergenerational and systemic trauma. My clinical work includes serving immigrants and refugees from African and Caribbean nations.
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Female Therapists
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.