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Maura Matarese
Counselor, MA, LMHC, RYT
Verified Verified
Sudbury, MA 01776
With over twenty five years of clinical experience, I help people who struggle with their relationships. Weather you are involved with a complicated parter, struggling in your marriage, dealing with infidelity, co-dependency, or addiction; considering uncoupling, starting over, or grieving the loss of the one you love, I will help you get to the heart of the matter. Then you can heal what you need to heal and make loving and authentic choices for yourself. It IS possible to have happy, healthy, fun, playful and passionate relationships in your life. If that is what your heart desires.I very much look forward to working with you.
With over twenty five years of clinical experience, I help people who struggle with their relationships. Weather you are involved with a complicated parter, struggling in your marriage, dealing with infidelity, co-dependency, or addiction; considering uncoupling, starting over, or grieving the loss of the one you love, I will help you get to the heart of the matter. Then you can heal what you need to heal and make loving and authentic choices for yourself. It IS possible to have happy, healthy, fun, playful and passionate relationships in your life. If that is what your heart desires.I very much look forward to working with you.
(978) 264-8438 View (978) 264-8438
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Fran Davis
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sudbury, MA 01776
Waitlist for new clients
I am certified in a model known as Discernment Counseling, which is designed to address couples where one partner is leaning in (hoping to work on and save the marriage) and the other partner is leaning out (seriously questioning the viability of the marriage).
For nearly four decades, I have had the privilege of working with and learning from hundreds of individuals, couples and families as they have wrestled with the challenges of their lives. Every person's story and circumstances are unique but if someone is helped by the work we do together, it is generally because we form a relationship of trust and connection. My decades of work with top tier professionals at Harvard Business School, has given me a deep appreciation of the interplay between professional and personal lives. My own commitment to lifelong learning enables me to bring state of the art care to my clients.
I am certified in a model known as Discernment Counseling, which is designed to address couples where one partner is leaning in (hoping to work on and save the marriage) and the other partner is leaning out (seriously questioning the viability of the marriage).
For nearly four decades, I have had the privilege of working with and learning from hundreds of individuals, couples and families as they have wrestled with the challenges of their lives. Every person's story and circumstances are unique but if someone is helped by the work we do together, it is generally because we form a relationship of trust and connection. My decades of work with top tier professionals at Harvard Business School, has given me a deep appreciation of the interplay between professional and personal lives. My own commitment to lifelong learning enables me to bring state of the art care to my clients.
(617) 652-0951 View (617) 652-0951
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Dale Sickles
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Sudbury, MA 01776  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Quality of Life Issues: Adult/Couples in transition; Relationship/marital conflict, job or life changes/parent TEEN conflicts, "adulting" issues.
Waitlist - leave detailed v-mail for call back: Bcbs of Mass. insurance and self-pay only Ty! It has been my experience that many of us become frozen by yesterday to the point that tomorrow evokes anxiety and today becomes lost. I will help you reconnect to the here and now & together we will design a treatment plan that will allow you to move past stuck and start living the life you deserve!
Quality of Life Issues: Adult/Couples in transition; Relationship/marital conflict, job or life changes/parent TEEN conflicts, "adulting" issues.
Waitlist - leave detailed v-mail for call back: Bcbs of Mass. insurance and self-pay only Ty! It has been my experience that many of us become frozen by yesterday to the point that tomorrow evokes anxiety and today becomes lost. I will help you reconnect to the here and now & together we will design a treatment plan that will allow you to move past stuck and start living the life you deserve!
(978) 785-8650 View (978) 785-8650
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Faith E Sanders
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sudbury, MA 01776  (Online Only)
My clients come to me looking for support in their journey toward a more fulfilled and healthy life. My clinical focus is on mindfulness-based stress reduction and self-compassion. I've worked with hundreds of patients in treatment settings suffering from co-occurring mental health and substance abuse issues and am well-equipped to support those healing from adjustment disorders, substance abuse, marital conflict and low self-esteem.
My clients come to me looking for support in their journey toward a more fulfilled and healthy life. My clinical focus is on mindfulness-based stress reduction and self-compassion. I've worked with hundreds of patients in treatment settings suffering from co-occurring mental health and substance abuse issues and am well-equipped to support those healing from adjustment disorders, substance abuse, marital conflict and low self-esteem.
(772) 934-9845 View (772) 934-9845
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Nancy Yen, MS, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sudbury, MA 01776
Nancy is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who has a strong conviction in human resiliency. Her philosophy is that personal challenges provide opportunities to reclaim Power, Identity, & Healing. Her work has included experience in an array of clinical settings & training with experience with Adoption, Couples, Trauma & complex Family issues.
Nancy is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who has a strong conviction in human resiliency. Her philosophy is that personal challenges provide opportunities to reclaim Power, Identity, & Healing. Her work has included experience in an array of clinical settings & training with experience with Adoption, Couples, Trauma & complex Family issues.
(508) 455-4046 View (508) 455-4046
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Northeast Health Services Sudbury
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Not Verified Not Verified
Sudbury, MA 01776
Northeast Health Services is an outpatient mental health care provider dedicated to serving Massachusetts and the local Sudbury area. At our Sudbury clinic we provide a broad array of services including psychotherapy, group therapy, child & adolescent therapy, child & adolescent psychiatry, adult psychiatry, medication management, and TMS therapy. TMS therapy, also known as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, is an effective, non-invasive, low-risk treatment that has shown success in treating major depressive disorder and other forms of treatment resistant depression.
Northeast Health Services is an outpatient mental health care provider dedicated to serving Massachusetts and the local Sudbury area. At our Sudbury clinic we provide a broad array of services including psychotherapy, group therapy, child & adolescent therapy, child & adolescent psychiatry, adult psychiatry, medication management, and TMS therapy. TMS therapy, also known as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, is an effective, non-invasive, low-risk treatment that has shown success in treating major depressive disorder and other forms of treatment resistant depression.
(978) 541-3637 View (978) 541-3637
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Ashley Reeves
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sudbury, MA 01776
The ideal client would finally be open to change and hope to have better interpersonal relationships. This can be a client who struggles with their anxiety, possibly has poor attachment styles, and struggles with holding meaningful relationships (romantic, platonic, familial). Their goals would be identifying healthy boundaries and healthy responses, increasing effective communication skills, and identifying past relationships/present relationships in order to identify patterns/habits.
The ideal client would finally be open to change and hope to have better interpersonal relationships. This can be a client who struggles with their anxiety, possibly has poor attachment styles, and struggles with holding meaningful relationships (romantic, platonic, familial). Their goals would be identifying healthy boundaries and healthy responses, increasing effective communication skills, and identifying past relationships/present relationships in order to identify patterns/habits.
(978) 678-1862 View (978) 678-1862
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Michelle Slater- Goggia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Sudbury, MA 01776
My ideal client is a young adult who is working on getting their life together. They are having a difficult time controlling their emotions and suffers with anxiety. Their goals are to get and keep a job, work on a career, and be more responsible. They are realizing that it is time to get it together. They are interested in learning coping skills and working on past traumatic events that they believe to be in the way of learning new ways. I will work with my clients to unfold what is brought into the room and set the pace that feels most supportive to them—together, creating a safe and supportive space as we address needs and goals.
My ideal client is a young adult who is working on getting their life together. They are having a difficult time controlling their emotions and suffers with anxiety. Their goals are to get and keep a job, work on a career, and be more responsible. They are realizing that it is time to get it together. They are interested in learning coping skills and working on past traumatic events that they believe to be in the way of learning new ways. I will work with my clients to unfold what is brought into the room and set the pace that feels most supportive to them—together, creating a safe and supportive space as we address needs and goals.
(978) 231-9835 View (978) 231-9835
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Larry Flynn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sudbury, MA 01776
Larry specializes in counseling children of all ages, teens, young adults, adults, and families. Larry effectively helps even the very young child and clients of all ages with their emotional and/or behavioral challenges. His passion, expertise, and genuine interest is so needed, when many of our youth are longing for someone they can talk to, connect with, and feel their voice is understood. Working with the entire family providing family counseling takes a very special ability, as does helping parents navigate challenges, this is Larry's expertise.
Larry specializes in counseling children of all ages, teens, young adults, adults, and families. Larry effectively helps even the very young child and clients of all ages with their emotional and/or behavioral challenges. His passion, expertise, and genuine interest is so needed, when many of our youth are longing for someone they can talk to, connect with, and feel their voice is understood. Working with the entire family providing family counseling takes a very special ability, as does helping parents navigate challenges, this is Larry's expertise.
(781) 318-3048 View (781) 318-3048
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Marilyn Newman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, GCEC
Verified Verified
Sudbury, MA 01776
I am a licensed independent clinical social worker, with thirty-two years of experience in helping individuals, couples and families to navigate life's many challenges.While I have maintained a general private practice, I do have expertise in treating eating disorders , substance abuse, ADHD and families struggling with these issues.I worked at Mclean Hospital for many years at the Adult Outpatient Clinic, the Appleton Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program, and the Partial Hospitalization Program.I have given numerous presentations on the treatment of eating disorders, substance abuse and ADHD, and I serve on the board of the Multi-Service Eating Disorder Association.
I am a licensed independent clinical social worker, with thirty-two years of experience in helping individuals, couples and families to navigate life's many challenges.While I have maintained a general private practice, I do have expertise in treating eating disorders , substance abuse, ADHD and families struggling with these issues.I worked at Mclean Hospital for many years at the Adult Outpatient Clinic, the Appleton Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program, and the Partial Hospitalization Program.I have given numerous presentations on the treatment of eating disorders, substance abuse and ADHD, and I serve on the board of the Multi-Service Eating Disorder Association.
(978) 443-5909 View (978) 443-5909
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Kimberley Ward
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sudbury, MA 01776
Immediate openings with night and weekend availability. If you are ready to make some changes in your life, I am here to help. I work with individuals who find that everyday stress, anxiety, life transitions, women’s issues, medical concerns such as chronic illness, and/or symptoms of ADD/ADHD get in their way and feel overwhelming. If you are ready to learn more about yourself and use your strengths to help you make lasting changes, I am here to provide a safe and supportive space to help you work on personal growth. I believe change is always possible if you’re willing to take the first steps. Please email for faster response.
Immediate openings with night and weekend availability. If you are ready to make some changes in your life, I am here to help. I work with individuals who find that everyday stress, anxiety, life transitions, women’s issues, medical concerns such as chronic illness, and/or symptoms of ADD/ADHD get in their way and feel overwhelming. If you are ready to learn more about yourself and use your strengths to help you make lasting changes, I am here to provide a safe and supportive space to help you work on personal growth. I believe change is always possible if you’re willing to take the first steps. Please email for faster response.
(857) 336-1573 View (857) 336-1573
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Henry Anne Velysia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LICSW
Verified Verified
Sudbury, MA 01776
My ideal client is an individual facing challenges such as life transitions, stress, anxiety, or depression, who seeks guidance and support in navigating their emotions and relationships. They may be grappling with self-esteem or identity issues and are motivated to better understand their needs and feelings. Their goals include building resilience, enhancing mental well-being, fostering healthy connections with others, and finding a sense of purpose and fulfillment in life. They are open to have their believes be challenged, self-help, self-reflection, and are committed to personal growth in order to develop.
My ideal client is an individual facing challenges such as life transitions, stress, anxiety, or depression, who seeks guidance and support in navigating their emotions and relationships. They may be grappling with self-esteem or identity issues and are motivated to better understand their needs and feelings. Their goals include building resilience, enhancing mental well-being, fostering healthy connections with others, and finding a sense of purpose and fulfillment in life. They are open to have their believes be challenged, self-help, self-reflection, and are committed to personal growth in order to develop.
(978) 391-2386 View (978) 391-2386
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Caroline Murphy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sudbury, MA 01776
I enjoy working with others struggling with anxiety, ADHD, depression, confidence, spirituality, relationship issues, and self-worth. I often find myself working with those who are learning how to honor their intuition and develop their true and higher selves. I also enjoy working with clients who are open to alternative therapies. I am a heart-centered and strengths-based therapist who meets clients where they are in life and strives to provide a nurturing environment to allow my clients to grow into the best versions of themselves.
I enjoy working with others struggling with anxiety, ADHD, depression, confidence, spirituality, relationship issues, and self-worth. I often find myself working with those who are learning how to honor their intuition and develop their true and higher selves. I also enjoy working with clients who are open to alternative therapies. I am a heart-centered and strengths-based therapist who meets clients where they are in life and strives to provide a nurturing environment to allow my clients to grow into the best versions of themselves.
(978) 404-8138 View (978) 404-8138
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Emilia Taliento
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sudbury, MA 01776
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, domestic violence, eating disorders, dual diagnosis, or life changes? I can assist you with developing coping skills, practicing mindfulness, and utilizing tools to manage your mental health effectively. I aim to work with clients willing to help themselves and open to the therapeutic process. This mindset will allow us to build a positive therapeutic relationship that can bring about positive changes in their lives.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, domestic violence, eating disorders, dual diagnosis, or life changes? I can assist you with developing coping skills, practicing mindfulness, and utilizing tools to manage your mental health effectively. I aim to work with clients willing to help themselves and open to the therapeutic process. This mindset will allow us to build a positive therapeutic relationship that can bring about positive changes in their lives.
(978) 878-3164 View (978) 878-3164
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Lisa Bearak Shuman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, BCD, QCSW, ACC
Verified Verified
Sudbury, MA 01776
I provide clients with a safe, supportive & respectful therapy/coaching experience. I’m there to listen. They can share “stories, past, present, life stresses/transition, mental health issues, family/couples goals” etc. I build upon clients strengths as we work together to achieve their goals. As a therapist & life coach I strive to provide my clients with a positive experience. Treatment concludes with them feeling better about themselves & having met "their goals”. The passion I felt when chose this field, early on in high school, still remains:). Through challenging times I’m grateful to be here, to help those in need.
I provide clients with a safe, supportive & respectful therapy/coaching experience. I’m there to listen. They can share “stories, past, present, life stresses/transition, mental health issues, family/couples goals” etc. I build upon clients strengths as we work together to achieve their goals. As a therapist & life coach I strive to provide my clients with a positive experience. Treatment concludes with them feeling better about themselves & having met "their goals”. The passion I felt when chose this field, early on in high school, still remains:). Through challenging times I’m grateful to be here, to help those in need.
(857) 342-3268 View (857) 342-3268
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Trail Forward Counseling
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Sudbury, MA 01776  (Online Only)
With nearly 20 years of experience and extensive education and training, I will leverage my expertise to help you along in your healing journey. You will be able to overcome life obstacles, better manage adversity, and reach new heights of resilience and strength. We will achieve this by thoughtful integration of evidence-based practices into our work, tailored at being a catalyst for you to taking action. Let’s work together and focus on clarifying your past, attuning to your present, and planning for the future!
With nearly 20 years of experience and extensive education and training, I will leverage my expertise to help you along in your healing journey. You will be able to overcome life obstacles, better manage adversity, and reach new heights of resilience and strength. We will achieve this by thoughtful integration of evidence-based practices into our work, tailored at being a catalyst for you to taking action. Let’s work together and focus on clarifying your past, attuning to your present, and planning for the future!
(978) 209-0664 View (978) 209-0664
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Elizabeth Harrington
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Sudbury, MA 01776  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Sometimes things are just too hard to handle on your own. As a senior clinical psychologist with over twenty years in the field, I can help you cope with painful feelings and situations, diminish troubling symptoms and experience greater satisfaction in your life. Whether you are dealing with long standing issues or reactions to recent stressors, a good therapy experience begins with a caring, respectful, accepting relationship. I listen closely and actively raise questions and share thoughts. Working collaboratively, we can develop a full picture of your difficulties and of the resources you have for dealing with them.
Sometimes things are just too hard to handle on your own. As a senior clinical psychologist with over twenty years in the field, I can help you cope with painful feelings and situations, diminish troubling symptoms and experience greater satisfaction in your life. Whether you are dealing with long standing issues or reactions to recent stressors, a good therapy experience begins with a caring, respectful, accepting relationship. I listen closely and actively raise questions and share thoughts. Working collaboratively, we can develop a full picture of your difficulties and of the resources you have for dealing with them.
(781) 461-6361 View (781) 461-6361
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Suzanne E Lake
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sudbury, MA 01776
I believe that one of the most important aspects of successful therapy is the connection between the therapist and the client. I offer a safe and nurturing environment based on trust and mutual respect. I believe many clients have the unconscious wisdom to guide themselves through difficult life events, and my role is to help the individual explore and discover themselves. I use a strength based approach to healing and problem solving, while always providing unconditional respect and nonjudgmental regard for the individual's personal therapeutic journey.
I believe that one of the most important aspects of successful therapy is the connection between the therapist and the client. I offer a safe and nurturing environment based on trust and mutual respect. I believe many clients have the unconscious wisdom to guide themselves through difficult life events, and my role is to help the individual explore and discover themselves. I use a strength based approach to healing and problem solving, while always providing unconditional respect and nonjudgmental regard for the individual's personal therapeutic journey.
(978) 505-8455 View (978) 505-8455
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Brian Cohen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Sudbury, MA 01776  (Online Only)
I have over 12 years of experience working with children, teens, adults and families on ADHD and many other issues. I specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD, anxiety and depression, services I provided for 9.5 years at the internationally recognized ADHD clinic, the Hallowell Center. I provide parent coaching for managing children, adolescents and young adults in the course of our busy lives. I work hard to find pragmatic solutions that meet the individual needs of my clients.
I have over 12 years of experience working with children, teens, adults and families on ADHD and many other issues. I specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD, anxiety and depression, services I provided for 9.5 years at the internationally recognized ADHD clinic, the Hallowell Center. I provide parent coaching for managing children, adolescents and young adults in the course of our busy lives. I work hard to find pragmatic solutions that meet the individual needs of my clients.
(978) 296-3347 View (978) 296-3347
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Lindsay Brady
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sudbury, MA 01776
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.
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.
(774) 217-6339 View (774) 217-6339
Marriage Counseling Therapists

How does marriage counseling work?

Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.

How long does marriage counseling typically last?

Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.

Is marriage counseling effective?

Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.

Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?

Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.