Marriage Counseling Therapists in Back Bay-Beacon Hill, Boston, MA

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Julie Kenary
Counselor, LMHC, MA
Verified Verified
Back Bay-Beacon Hill, Boston, MA 02116
I work with adults and older adolescents with the challenges of mood disorders(depression), anxiety, stress, relationships, self esteem, major life transitions(marriage, divorce, loss) and college adjustment. The focus of my work is helping clients make positive changes in order to have greater balance in life. My optimistic approach is that growth is a transformative opportunity and can be achieved through the engagement with a competent and caring counselor. I would like to work with you to change negative thoughts, decrease feelings of anxiety and alter unhelpful patterns of behavior.
I work with adults and older adolescents with the challenges of mood disorders(depression), anxiety, stress, relationships, self esteem, major life transitions(marriage, divorce, loss) and college adjustment. The focus of my work is helping clients make positive changes in order to have greater balance in life. My optimistic approach is that growth is a transformative opportunity and can be achieved through the engagement with a competent and caring counselor. I would like to work with you to change negative thoughts, decrease feelings of anxiety and alter unhelpful patterns of behavior.
(617) 431-6846 View (617) 431-6846
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Shanice Veasey
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, MaCCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Back Bay-Beacon Hill, Boston, MA 02115  (Online Only)
I went on to study and get my Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from University of Central Florida.
At Soul Sprout Mindful Care, we are dedicated to helping you and your family achieve Mental Health. We believe that Mental Health is just as important as physical health, and we treat it as such. We are committed to providing therapeutic services including individual outpatient therapy, family outpatient therapy, and couples outpatient therapy. I will work with you to develop a treatment plan, with interventions tailored specifically to your needs. We believe that you should be heard, and we take supporting you very seriously. Please note, I am not in network with Georgia insurance networks at this time.
I went on to study and get my Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from University of Central Florida.
At Soul Sprout Mindful Care, we are dedicated to helping you and your family achieve Mental Health. We believe that Mental Health is just as important as physical health, and we treat it as such. We are committed to providing therapeutic services including individual outpatient therapy, family outpatient therapy, and couples outpatient therapy. I will work with you to develop a treatment plan, with interventions tailored specifically to your needs. We believe that you should be heard, and we take supporting you very seriously. Please note, I am not in network with Georgia insurance networks at this time.
(339) 201-9892 View (339) 201-9892
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Dr Barbara Lavi Dream Positioning System ™
Psychologist, PsyD
Not Verified Not Verified
Back Bay-Beacon Hill, Boston, MA 02116  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Areas of specialization: life transitions, stress management, women's issues, marriage enhancement, career change, & enhancing self-esteem, focus, productivity & creativity.
Have the changes since the pandemic left you feeling stuck? Challenged? Do you want to enhance your life? Have you lost sight of your dreams? Whether you long to feel closer to your partner, are overwhelmed at work, or feel that being a parent leaves no time for your dreams, Dr. Lavi & her Dream Positioning System (DPS) can put YOU back in control of your life so you can start moving towards your dreams. Although the psychotherapeutic relationship lasts for life, therapy with Dr. Lavi will be as brief as possible. When issues arise down the road, clients can return to "recalculate"get back on track & reach their aspirations.
Areas of specialization: life transitions, stress management, women's issues, marriage enhancement, career change, & enhancing self-esteem, focus, productivity & creativity.
Have the changes since the pandemic left you feeling stuck? Challenged? Do you want to enhance your life? Have you lost sight of your dreams? Whether you long to feel closer to your partner, are overwhelmed at work, or feel that being a parent leaves no time for your dreams, Dr. Lavi & her Dream Positioning System (DPS) can put YOU back in control of your life so you can start moving towards your dreams. Although the psychotherapeutic relationship lasts for life, therapy with Dr. Lavi will be as brief as possible. When issues arise down the road, clients can return to "recalculate"get back on track & reach their aspirations.
(203) 212-9890 View (203) 212-9890
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BackBayCounseling
Psychologist, EdD
Verified Verified
Back Bay-Beacon Hill, Boston, MA 02215  (Online Only)
My entire practice is dedicated to solving "Relationship problems." The treatment starts with your goals. For some, it is getting the communication skills and best practices for marital happiness. For others, it is helping couples save their marriage after broken trust. I have a unique background. While working at Harvard Medical School and the Human Sexuality & Relationship program at McLean Hospital, I developed and refined highly effective relationship systems and therapies. I am currently offering the sessions only on zoom.
My entire practice is dedicated to solving "Relationship problems." The treatment starts with your goals. For some, it is getting the communication skills and best practices for marital happiness. For others, it is helping couples save their marriage after broken trust. I have a unique background. While working at Harvard Medical School and the Human Sexuality & Relationship program at McLean Hospital, I developed and refined highly effective relationship systems and therapies. I am currently offering the sessions only on zoom.
(617) 553-1351 View (617) 553-1351
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Galya Atanasova
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Back Bay-Beacon Hill, Boston, MA 02116  (Online Only)
I work with adults and couples experiencing marital issues, anxiety, work burnout, grief, self esteem, peer relationships and women's issues.
You feel trapped in thinking again and again about the same issue? You feel as you can’t take a breath, lost your sleep and criticize everything you do? Does this all make you feel as you are not good enough; you should please others to be liked; you are failing as a partner, parent or a friend? Would you like to create space for yourself where you can discover your unique life journey? Collaboratively, we can create a safe space to help you feel your feelings; build awareness; understand relationship patterns; and develop strategies to cope at home, work and in society.
I work with adults and couples experiencing marital issues, anxiety, work burnout, grief, self esteem, peer relationships and women's issues.
You feel trapped in thinking again and again about the same issue? You feel as you can’t take a breath, lost your sleep and criticize everything you do? Does this all make you feel as you are not good enough; you should please others to be liked; you are failing as a partner, parent or a friend? Would you like to create space for yourself where you can discover your unique life journey? Collaboratively, we can create a safe space to help you feel your feelings; build awareness; understand relationship patterns; and develop strategies to cope at home, work and in society.
(508) 545-7452 View (508) 545-7452
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D. Kristin Weyrick
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Back Bay-Beacon Hill, Boston, MA 02108  (Online Only)
I have a degree in community agency counseling as well as marriage and family counseling and feel that I work well with diverse populations.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with almost 20 years of experience working in the helping field. I primarily work with Adults, with a focus on strength based, person centered techniques that emphasize self-esteem, positive thinking, and personal resilience. I enjoy utilizing mindfulness exercises in my counseling combined with CBT. Clients that respond well to an honest and straight-forward positive approach would find my services most helpful. I am currently licensed in the state of Massachusetts as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor as well. I offer virtual counseling at my self-pay rate to those clients.
I have a degree in community agency counseling as well as marriage and family counseling and feel that I work well with diverse populations.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with almost 20 years of experience working in the helping field. I primarily work with Adults, with a focus on strength based, person centered techniques that emphasize self-esteem, positive thinking, and personal resilience. I enjoy utilizing mindfulness exercises in my counseling combined with CBT. Clients that respond well to an honest and straight-forward positive approach would find my services most helpful. I am currently licensed in the state of Massachusetts as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor as well. I offer virtual counseling at my self-pay rate to those clients.
(703) 596-1341 View (703) 596-1341
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Linking Hands Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, ACS
Verified Verified
Back Bay-Beacon Hill, Boston, MA 02116  (Online Only)
Some of the areas we specialize in: Anxiety and Depression, Anger and Stress Management, Attention- Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) ,Marital and Relationships, Parenting Skills, Healthy Living, Grief and Loss, Communication, Career Guidance, Life Coaching, and Planning, College Awareness and Readiness, Abuse, PTSD, and Trauma Recovery, Eating Disorder.
At Linking Hands Counseling we strive to provide compassionate, high-quality mental and behavioral health services that help students, individuals, families, and couples navigate through life challenges. We work with our clients in creating life goals and the tools needed to achieve those goals.
Some of the areas we specialize in: Anxiety and Depression, Anger and Stress Management, Attention- Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) ,Marital and Relationships, Parenting Skills, Healthy Living, Grief and Loss, Communication, Career Guidance, Life Coaching, and Planning, College Awareness and Readiness, Abuse, PTSD, and Trauma Recovery, Eating Disorder.
At Linking Hands Counseling we strive to provide compassionate, high-quality mental and behavioral health services that help students, individuals, families, and couples navigate through life challenges. We work with our clients in creating life goals and the tools needed to achieve those goals.
(201) 347-0855 View (201) 347-0855
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Archer Angels Family Services, LLC
Counselor, MEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
Back Bay-Beacon Hill, Boston, MA 02199
Outpatient Family Counseling, Couple/Marriage Therapy, Group Counseling, and Individual Therapy Session services are provided.
We strive to motivate participants to overcome life’s challenges. Feeling stressed, frustrated or overwhelmed? Is COVID-19 related changes impacting your life in anyway? Whether some of these apply to you or a loved one, WE CAN HELP! This practice encourages positive lifestyle changes. Therapeutic interventions may assist you cope, adjust and make progress. We pride ourselves on our honest commitment to support our clients reach their goals at any age.
Outpatient Family Counseling, Couple/Marriage Therapy, Group Counseling, and Individual Therapy Session services are provided.
We strive to motivate participants to overcome life’s challenges. Feeling stressed, frustrated or overwhelmed? Is COVID-19 related changes impacting your life in anyway? Whether some of these apply to you or a loved one, WE CAN HELP! This practice encourages positive lifestyle changes. Therapeutic interventions may assist you cope, adjust and make progress. We pride ourselves on our honest commitment to support our clients reach their goals at any age.
(857) 424-3154 View (857) 424-3154
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Shawn C King
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Back Bay-Beacon Hill, Boston, MA 02199  (Online Only)
My specialty is consistent with a license in Mental Health Counseling and a license in Marriage and Family Therapy, with an experience of working with a large population; ranging from anxiety, autism, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, depression, bipolar disorder, learning disabilities, oppositional and aggressive disorders, stress and marriage/couples.
I believe that we all exhibit the belief that life can be challenging, and navigating its twists and turns can often leave us feeling adrift in chaos and uncertainty. However, he firmly believes that within this turbulence lies a wellspring of inspiration and resilience unique to our own personal experiences. By reshaping and sharing our narratives, we can find our true path and tap into our untapped potential. My desire is to work together to cultivate resilience and strength, uncovering the best version of you.
My specialty is consistent with a license in Mental Health Counseling and a license in Marriage and Family Therapy, with an experience of working with a large population; ranging from anxiety, autism, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, depression, bipolar disorder, learning disabilities, oppositional and aggressive disorders, stress and marriage/couples.
I believe that we all exhibit the belief that life can be challenging, and navigating its twists and turns can often leave us feeling adrift in chaos and uncertainty. However, he firmly believes that within this turbulence lies a wellspring of inspiration and resilience unique to our own personal experiences. By reshaping and sharing our narratives, we can find our true path and tap into our untapped potential. My desire is to work together to cultivate resilience and strength, uncovering the best version of you.
(413) 423-0863 View (413) 423-0863
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Mimi Licht, LICSW, BCD
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Back Bay-Beacon Hill, Boston, MA 02108  (Online Only)
Getting Married? Premarital Counseling Couples Boston gives you the tools you need to become a winning team. Strengthen communication skills discussing dual careers, decision- making styles, money, conflict resolution, starting a family, religion, sharing space. Solidify your partnership by tackling these, plus topics unique to you. Preparing couples for marriage is my specialty and I look forward to hearing from you soon in order to share knowledge gained over many years, helping many couples.
Getting Married? Premarital Counseling Couples Boston gives you the tools you need to become a winning team. Strengthen communication skills discussing dual careers, decision- making styles, money, conflict resolution, starting a family, religion, sharing space. Solidify your partnership by tackling these, plus topics unique to you. Preparing couples for marriage is my specialty and I look forward to hearing from you soon in order to share knowledge gained over many years, helping many couples.
(508) 213-8136 View (508) 213-8136
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Brent Reynolds
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Back Bay-Beacon Hill, Boston, MA 02116
I have experience working with people overcoming depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties and life transitions such as becoming a parent and entering into marriage.
Entering therapy is courageous. It can be a transformational space, a bridge from suffering to the discovery of choices that enable people to actively engage life. Depression, anxiety, fear and difficult feelings are not indicative of sickness, but rather signals that call for self-care, curiosity and empathy. I believe people's strengths are integral in the therapeutic process; I seek to help people access their humor, resilience, courage, intelligence, sensitivity and honesty throughout the healing process.
I have experience working with people overcoming depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties and life transitions such as becoming a parent and entering into marriage.
Entering therapy is courageous. It can be a transformational space, a bridge from suffering to the discovery of choices that enable people to actively engage life. Depression, anxiety, fear and difficult feelings are not indicative of sickness, but rather signals that call for self-care, curiosity and empathy. I believe people's strengths are integral in the therapeutic process; I seek to help people access their humor, resilience, courage, intelligence, sensitivity and honesty throughout the healing process.
(617) 800-6651 View (617) 800-6651
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Jamica Cropper-Pam
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Back Bay-Beacon Hill, Boston, MA 02108
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in both Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Delaware who believes that any and everyone can benefit from therapy. I believe that reaching out for help is a sign of great strength. I create a safe space in which clients feel comfortable opening up by being authentic, humorous, and also direct. I challenge clients by asking the tough questions while still being compassionate to their needs. Therapy is a collaborative effort in which I provide support to help clients tackle life's obstacles. I view problems in a systemic manner and view the core of most issues as relational.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in both Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Delaware who believes that any and everyone can benefit from therapy. I believe that reaching out for help is a sign of great strength. I create a safe space in which clients feel comfortable opening up by being authentic, humorous, and also direct. I challenge clients by asking the tough questions while still being compassionate to their needs. Therapy is a collaborative effort in which I provide support to help clients tackle life's obstacles. I view problems in a systemic manner and view the core of most issues as relational.
(267) 903-7019 View (267) 903-7019
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LaTonya Anderson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Back Bay-Beacon Hill, Boston, MA 02108  (Online Only)
Therapy should be a safe place where you can open up and speak freely and honestly. If you feel that your daily life is a struggle, I will work with you to help you understand your issues and help you discover new ways to cope. I can help you create the life you are meant to live with your family, your marriage, and even personally. If you are struggling with a divorce or loss, then psychotherapy is the first step to your next chapter in life. My approach is flexible and active. My techniques stem from formal education and real life experiences.
Therapy should be a safe place where you can open up and speak freely and honestly. If you feel that your daily life is a struggle, I will work with you to help you understand your issues and help you discover new ways to cope. I can help you create the life you are meant to live with your family, your marriage, and even personally. If you are struggling with a divorce or loss, then psychotherapy is the first step to your next chapter in life. My approach is flexible and active. My techniques stem from formal education and real life experiences.
(832) 564-3433 View (832) 564-3433
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Casey Cantelli (Pagliaro)
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Back Bay-Beacon Hill, Boston, MA 02116
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has 17 years in the field, specializing in working collaboratively with children, adolescents, college students, and adults in order to achieve positive growth in whatever way is most important to you.
"We don't have to do all of it alone, we were never meant to." -Brené Brown. If you are considering making the decision to enter into the therapy process, you have come to the right place. I value the therapeutic relationship in my work with clients, as it is often a predictor of achieving the goals you set. I provide long-term and short-term psychotherapy with emphasis on anxiety, depression, grief/loss, life transitions, trauma, couples, family dynamics, general relational difficulties and adolescent/young adult centered challenges.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has 17 years in the field, specializing in working collaboratively with children, adolescents, college students, and adults in order to achieve positive growth in whatever way is most important to you.
"We don't have to do all of it alone, we were never meant to." -Brené Brown. If you are considering making the decision to enter into the therapy process, you have come to the right place. I value the therapeutic relationship in my work with clients, as it is often a predictor of achieving the goals you set. I provide long-term and short-term psychotherapy with emphasis on anxiety, depression, grief/loss, life transitions, trauma, couples, family dynamics, general relational difficulties and adolescent/young adult centered challenges.
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Saul J Stern
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CGT
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Back Bay-Beacon Hill, Boston, MA 02108
** COUPLES ONLY! Now providing Couples Counseling online via teletherapy! ** Saul J. Stern, LMFT is a Certified Gottman Therapist, Workshop Leader and Instructor, Certified Imago Relationship Therapist, and State Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist.
** COUPLES ONLY! Now providing Couples Counseling online via teletherapy! ** Saul J. Stern, LMFT is a Certified Gottman Therapist, Workshop Leader and Instructor, Certified Imago Relationship Therapist, and State Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist.
(646) 760-4804 View (646) 760-4804
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LaShanta Petroski-Ackley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Back Bay-Beacon Hill, Boston, MA 02114  (Online Only)
For couples seeking to improve their family and other close relationships suffering from anger management issues, medical concerns, PTSD, career, or money difficulties, I personalize my approach, using a range of methods drawing from cognitive behavioral, internal family systems in the Gottman method, using at several principles for making a marriage work.
Therapy should be tailored to address the specific needs of each client. Having trained in a variety of practices in methods, I’ve worked together with my client, to determine which approach works best for them to address their ADHD, anxiety, depression or relationship challenges. I work with adults and couples of all ages, including college, aged and older adults. I specialize in treating mood and anxiety disorders, major life transitions (e.g career, college), relational/familial concerns in trauma/PTSD. I also have specialized training and working with couples, and individuals struggling with anger management issues.
For couples seeking to improve their family and other close relationships suffering from anger management issues, medical concerns, PTSD, career, or money difficulties, I personalize my approach, using a range of methods drawing from cognitive behavioral, internal family systems in the Gottman method, using at several principles for making a marriage work.
Therapy should be tailored to address the specific needs of each client. Having trained in a variety of practices in methods, I’ve worked together with my client, to determine which approach works best for them to address their ADHD, anxiety, depression or relationship challenges. I work with adults and couples of all ages, including college, aged and older adults. I specialize in treating mood and anxiety disorders, major life transitions (e.g career, college), relational/familial concerns in trauma/PTSD. I also have specialized training and working with couples, and individuals struggling with anger management issues.
(351) 666-5313 View (351) 666-5313
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Linda Levine
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, CFT
Verified Verified
Back Bay-Beacon Hill, Boston, MA 02108  (Online Only)
Clients will benefit from Linda's deep belief in the human capacity for growth and transformation. Linda specializes in working collaboratively with couples seeking to repair and deepen their relationship, including those hoping to recover from infidelity. She has extensive training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy and is an Approved Member of the Gottman Referral Network. For married couples on the brink of divorce, Linda offers brief Discernment Counseling as an alternative to traditional couples counseling, to help partners gain greater clarity and confidence in their decision making about the future of their marriage.
Clients will benefit from Linda's deep belief in the human capacity for growth and transformation. Linda specializes in working collaboratively with couples seeking to repair and deepen their relationship, including those hoping to recover from infidelity. She has extensive training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy and is an Approved Member of the Gottman Referral Network. For married couples on the brink of divorce, Linda offers brief Discernment Counseling as an alternative to traditional couples counseling, to help partners gain greater clarity and confidence in their decision making about the future of their marriage.
(401) 396-0908 View (401) 396-0908
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Noah Hercky
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Back Bay-Beacon Hill, Boston, MA 02199  (Online Only)
Noah Hercky is a licensed couple and family therapist (LMFT) and AAMFT Approved Supervisor. He is practice founder, therapist, and supervisor at Treeline Couple and Family Therapy, and Senior Psychotherapist at Mindful Marriage and Family Therapy. Noah is available to work remotely with residents of New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Delaware.
Noah Hercky is a licensed couple and family therapist (LMFT) and AAMFT Approved Supervisor. He is practice founder, therapist, and supervisor at Treeline Couple and Family Therapy, and Senior Psychotherapist at Mindful Marriage and Family Therapy. Noah is available to work remotely with residents of New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Delaware.
(908) 514-4236 View (908) 514-4236
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Whitney Webster
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Back Bay-Beacon Hill, Boston, MA 02108  (Online Only)
My grounding in marriage and family therapy means that even when I’m working with an individual, I take a holistic approach to understanding the source of problems and to finding solutions.
Currently accepting individuals only for daytime teletherapy appointments. Connection is everything, isn’t it? For better or for worse, we shape and are shaped by the people in our lives. Oftentimes our problems are more than just “in our heads” - they arise from our relationships to ourselves and others. Whether you have challenges in a current relationship – a parent, kid, partner, friend, or yourself – or if you’re struggling to make sense of hurtful relationships from your past, let’s help you get to the bottom of what is holding you back.
My grounding in marriage and family therapy means that even when I’m working with an individual, I take a holistic approach to understanding the source of problems and to finding solutions.
Currently accepting individuals only for daytime teletherapy appointments. Connection is everything, isn’t it? For better or for worse, we shape and are shaped by the people in our lives. Oftentimes our problems are more than just “in our heads” - they arise from our relationships to ourselves and others. Whether you have challenges in a current relationship – a parent, kid, partner, friend, or yourself – or if you’re struggling to make sense of hurtful relationships from your past, let’s help you get to the bottom of what is holding you back.
(401) 208-2723 View (401) 208-2723
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Francesca Maxime
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, SEP, IFS, FOT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Back Bay-Beacon Hill, Boston, MA 02199
Serving NY, FL & MA If you've had trauma in your life, a challenging childhood, find yourself struck with anxiety or depression & feel like you need some support, you've come to the right place. I help to guide adults, couples & adult families with somatic, relational, & mindful strategies to help you get at the root of your issues. Folks that I've helped include filmmakers, artists, actors, CEO's/nonprofit executives, Girlboss millennials, tech founders/entrepreneurs, marginalized millennials, couples from the premarital to longstanding marriage stage & more. I hold an inclusive lens along racial, LBGT+ & open relationship lines.
Serving NY, FL & MA If you've had trauma in your life, a challenging childhood, find yourself struck with anxiety or depression & feel like you need some support, you've come to the right place. I help to guide adults, couples & adult families with somatic, relational, & mindful strategies to help you get at the root of your issues. Folks that I've helped include filmmakers, artists, actors, CEO's/nonprofit executives, Girlboss millennials, tech founders/entrepreneurs, marginalized millennials, couples from the premarital to longstanding marriage stage & more. I hold an inclusive lens along racial, LBGT+ & open relationship lines.
(646) 845-7890 View (646) 845-7890

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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.