Therapists in West Somerville, MA

Have you been feeling sad, hopeless or as if life is overwhelming? Are you wondering if the anxiety and struggles of life will ever get better? I can help you focus on empowering yourself to make the best decisions for your life through hope, help and healing so that you can maintain a fulfilling and rewarding life even in the midst of varying challenges. I have skills in the areas related to depression, anxiety, other mood disorders, grief, suicidal thoughts, self harm, domestic violence and varying other traumas and experiences.

I enjoy working with adults, couples, and blended families with a wide range of challenges including: identity, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, relational dynamics, limit-setting, loss, parenting, and transitions. I strive to provide a warm, safe, collaborative space to help clients explore their feelings and understand the origins of their pain/discomfort. As this occurs, new options become available for living a more engaged and satisfying life.

Life is never straightforward, and we are often left facing changes that are both surprising and difficult to navigate. Our shift into a new role, a disappointment at work, a problem in a relationship can cause us to feel anxious, angry, sad, and confused. We try our best to manage these struggles and their resulting shifts in mood and achievement, sometimes using coping strategies that turn out to be more problematic than helpful. We are left thinking, what happened? Will I ever feel like my old self? Why can't I just get over this?

Grace Munyiri, M.Ed., CAGS, LMHC, LMFT, LADC-1. 17 years working with adults in Individual Family/Couple therapy. Specialty: depression, anxiety, grief, self esteem, cross cultural and relational issues, anger management, Substance use relapse prevention. Practice Style: Client centered, collaborative, strength based, supportive, empathy. Core Values: Professionalism, dedication, respect for diversity, positive attitude. Theoretical Model: Relational/Family systems, Narrative therapy, Brief Solution Focus, CBT, motivational interview. Insurance: BCBS, Optum, Cigna, Tuft Health Plan. Self Pay accepted, sliding scale considered .

Dr. Durham works with adults providing individual therapy for a variety of concerns, including: Anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, life transitions, and relationship difficulties. Dr. Durham’s therapeutic approach is integrative, trauma-informed, and flexible based on clients’ needs.She is trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and frequently incorporates mindfulness and acceptance-based approaches into treatment. Dr. Durham also draws from humanistic theory, cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and trauma-specific treatments such as Prolonged Exposure.

At times, we can become stuck in unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaving, and feel held back by our doubts and fears. In therapy, I provide a welcoming and collaborative space to examine these experiences and build upon your strengths and skills to help you live the life you want. Together, we will identify your goals and values, expand your understanding of yourself and others, and work toward meaningful change. I specialize in working with young adults with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, identity development, academic and career challenges, and adjustment to life transitions.

Are you struggling managing anxiety, depression or stress? Today may be difficult, but we can work on making sure that you feel some relief. When taking part in therapy, we will set goals that will put you on the path to reducing your symptoms. Each person comes to therapy with their own experiences; some good and others that have had a negative impact. Together we will process these experiences and learn how they are impacting you today.

Living a life that feels meaningful and connected can be hard with the many challenges we, as humans, face personally, in our communities, socio-politically and environmentally. Coming to therapy can help you access your innate capacity for healing and build tools to navigate and cope with life's difficulties. I am trained to help clients with anxiety, depression, trauma and interpersonal difficulties among other concerns. I have experience and interest in working with college students as well as LGBTQIA+ identifying individuals.

I am a cognitive-behavioral therapist specializing in the treatment of anxiety, mood and substance use disorders in adults and young adults. I am also certified in EMDR. While a grounding in the science of treatment informs all of my work, compassion and empathy are at its foundation. I am a Clinical Instructor of Psychology at the Harvard Medical School and Clinical Associate of Psychology at McLean Hospital.

ACCEPTING LIMITED TELETHERAPY CLIENTS: I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker currently providing trauma-focused psychotherapy to underserved and underrepresented populations in the greater Boston area. I have experience working with children, families, and adults in individual and group settings for private practice, multi-service agencies, as well as in the home.

Have you lost someone close to you, whether through divorce, a breakup, or death, and find your grief taking over your life? Are you questioning your sexual orientation or gender? Are you experiencing post-traumatic stress symptoms? You don't have to do it alone. I work collaboratively and compassionately with my clients to help them come to some kind of peace with whatever they're struggling with. I believe that everyone has a strong inner core that can get eclipsed by traumas both large and small. Together you and I would work to find and reclaim that core.

***NEW OPENINGS AVAILABLE*** I am so excited to support you in your journey to living your best life! My name is Liz and I work with people aged 17+ who want to improve their ability to manage challenging aspects of their lives. When problems related to substance use, mood disorders, grief, trauma, chronic illness or pain, parenting, educational and professional stress become overwhelming I can provide supportive and reassuring opportunities for change. It can be frightening to confront these parts of ourselves. I will provide a compassionate, validating and safe space to move forward in your life and accomplish your goals.

I am a caring, compassionate, professional therapist, highly experienced in providing individual, couples, family, and group therapy. My greatest asset is that I am highly committed to work with you in helping you experience relief from emotional pain, find fulfillment and love in your relationships with others, as well as peace, acceptance, and joy in your relationship with yourself. I consider my work my life's work. My clients find strength within themselves and in their relationships, as they seek to live with understanding and love more effectively each day. I am honored to be part of your journey.