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Silvia DaRe, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02125  (Online Only)
Forse ti trovi in diffocolta' a stabilire relazioni serene; o nonostante l'impegno e la volontà di cambiare, continui a soffrire, sentendoti ansioso, depresso, sempre piu' lontano da dove vorresti sentirti. Forse provi emozioni che non sai nominare e/o gestire. Insieme possiamo comprendere ed affrontare quello che stai vivendo. Ho un'esperienza pluridecennale nel campo della psicoterapia nel avoro con famiglie, coppie e individui, e sono specializzata nel trattamento dei disturbi dell'umore e trauma utilizzando approcci all'avanguardia basati sull'evidenza scentifica.
Forse ti trovi in diffocolta' a stabilire relazioni serene; o nonostante l'impegno e la volontà di cambiare, continui a soffrire, sentendoti ansioso, depresso, sempre piu' lontano da dove vorresti sentirti. Forse provi emozioni che non sai nominare e/o gestire. Insieme possiamo comprendere ed affrontare quello che stai vivendo. Ho un'esperienza pluridecennale nel campo della psicoterapia nel avoro con famiglie, coppie e individui, e sono specializzata nel trattamento dei disturbi dell'umore e trauma utilizzando approcci all'avanguardia basati sull'evidenza scentifica.
(617) 362-4248 View (617) 362-4248
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Gaia Zanna
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02110  (Online Only)
Buongiorno & Good Morning! Sometimes it is difficult to make sense of feelings, learning how to manage them, and being able to find healthy ways to express your inner self. Therapy is a safe space and confidential process that through time, consistency and work together will allow you to identify and develop a healthy voice to express difficult feelings. Connection and Bonding in therapy promote resiliency, stimulating and feeding the mind. Feeling heard, being seeing, feeling that we have a purpose in life is a vital, indispensable healing and nurturing process of psychotherapy.
Buongiorno & Good Morning! Sometimes it is difficult to make sense of feelings, learning how to manage them, and being able to find healthy ways to express your inner self. Therapy is a safe space and confidential process that through time, consistency and work together will allow you to identify and develop a healthy voice to express difficult feelings. Connection and Bonding in therapy promote resiliency, stimulating and feeding the mind. Feeling heard, being seeing, feeling that we have a purpose in life is a vital, indispensable healing and nurturing process of psychotherapy.
(617) 440-4031 View (617) 440-4031
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The Phoenix Rising Centers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LMFT, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02125  (Online Only)
We are a multiethnic and multiracial group practice that centralizes care for BIPoC and LGBTQIA+ communities. Clients who come to us are working though life challenges related to their identities. They are often in a process of self-exploration, working to make sense of their place and identity in the world where they are made to feel like "the other" and have been marginalized, traumatized, and blatantly microaggressed. We recognize the importance of finding providers who get it, from a shared and lived experience. Here, our aim is connect communities of color and queer communities with providers of color and queer providers.
We are a multiethnic and multiracial group practice that centralizes care for BIPoC and LGBTQIA+ communities. Clients who come to us are working though life challenges related to their identities. They are often in a process of self-exploration, working to make sense of their place and identity in the world where they are made to feel like "the other" and have been marginalized, traumatized, and blatantly microaggressed. We recognize the importance of finding providers who get it, from a shared and lived experience. Here, our aim is connect communities of color and queer communities with providers of color and queer providers.
(339) 215-3902 View (339) 215-3902
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Maria Agit
Counselor, EdD
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02118
Maria Agit, Ed.D., is a Doctor of Educational Psychology, and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, with expertise in behavioral medicine and psychodynamics. She works with individuals, couples, families, and groups, with particular interests in areas such as stress-related disorders, hypnosis, multi-cultural issues, life transitions and life phase adjustment, grief, loss and associated guilt, relationships and intimacy, life coaching and academic underachievement, and personal growth.
Maria Agit, Ed.D., is a Doctor of Educational Psychology, and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, with expertise in behavioral medicine and psychodynamics. She works with individuals, couples, families, and groups, with particular interests in areas such as stress-related disorders, hypnosis, multi-cultural issues, life transitions and life phase adjustment, grief, loss and associated guilt, relationships and intimacy, life coaching and academic underachievement, and personal growth.
(857) 488-3197 View (857) 488-3197
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Carmen Pullella
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02101  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Therapy is one of the most loving practices we can gift ourselves. It is brave and powerful to look inwards, meet parts of ourselves we’ve tucked away, and share our inner world. We all have parts of us that resist change, uncomfortable emotions, vulnerability, and owning our truths. And we also have parts of us that are yearning to speak up, to be free, and to feel confident in our ability to manage life’s many ebbs and flows. I join you in the process of growth and self-reflection with warmth, empowerment, and acceptance as we discover the most authentic versions of you.
Therapy is one of the most loving practices we can gift ourselves. It is brave and powerful to look inwards, meet parts of ourselves we’ve tucked away, and share our inner world. We all have parts of us that resist change, uncomfortable emotions, vulnerability, and owning our truths. And we also have parts of us that are yearning to speak up, to be free, and to feel confident in our ability to manage life’s many ebbs and flows. I join you in the process of growth and self-reflection with warmth, empowerment, and acceptance as we discover the most authentic versions of you.
(617) 982-0436 View (617) 982-0436

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Dr. Carla De Simone
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Cambridge, MA 02138  (Online Only)
Mi specializzo nel trattamento di adulti che soffrono di ansia, depressione, ADHD, stress e difficoltà dovute alle relazioni e alle dinamiche familiari. Aiuto sia individui che coppie nelle loro relazioni e nella crescita personale. Schemi ripetitivi inconsapevoli potrebbero esserti di ostacolo nel connetterti con il tuo sé autentico e vivere una vita appagante. Ma puoi cambiare questo. La nostra terapia insieme sarà un percorso condiviso verso la scoperta di te e il tuo benessere.
Mi specializzo nel trattamento di adulti che soffrono di ansia, depressione, ADHD, stress e difficoltà dovute alle relazioni e alle dinamiche familiari. Aiuto sia individui che coppie nelle loro relazioni e nella crescita personale. Schemi ripetitivi inconsapevoli potrebbero esserti di ostacolo nel connetterti con il tuo sé autentico e vivere una vita appagante. Ma puoi cambiare questo. La nostra terapia insieme sarà un percorso condiviso verso la scoperta di te e il tuo benessere.
(703) 722-8957 View (703) 722-8957
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Nancy J Johnson
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
Relational Life Therapist. Cross cultural therapist. I help couples (and other dyads) get to the source of their issues and learn how to create the relationship they long for. Some dyads that see me may be on the brink of relationship rupture and dissolution. Some may be stuck having the same arguments with the same lack of progress and feel like Sisyphus with his boulder. Some may be ahead of the game and seek therapy before they ruin a good thing. All of them want to learn healthy relationship habits that stick. The individual clients I see often struggle with spiritual questions, self acceptance, and/or relationships.
Relational Life Therapist. Cross cultural therapist. I help couples (and other dyads) get to the source of their issues and learn how to create the relationship they long for. Some dyads that see me may be on the brink of relationship rupture and dissolution. Some may be stuck having the same arguments with the same lack of progress and feel like Sisyphus with his boulder. Some may be ahead of the game and seek therapy before they ruin a good thing. All of them want to learn healthy relationship habits that stick. The individual clients I see often struggle with spiritual questions, self acceptance, and/or relationships.
(339) 309-2604 View (339) 309-2604
Photo of Laura Ferrer PhD & Associates, Psychologist in Boston, MA
Laura Ferrer PhD & Associates
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Brookline, MA 02446
We are a group of Clinical and Health Psychologists, offering individual, couple and family care live (in Boston) and online throughout the US and Europe. We meet our clients where they are -including students, new parents, busy entrepreneurs, professionals transitioning into new leadership or retirement, persons coping with an illness, and more- with therapy including CBT, DBT, ACT, and Interpersonal/Existential modes, and Coaching for health and life transitions. Our diverse team offers care in several languages and modalities.
We are a group of Clinical and Health Psychologists, offering individual, couple and family care live (in Boston) and online throughout the US and Europe. We meet our clients where they are -including students, new parents, busy entrepreneurs, professionals transitioning into new leadership or retirement, persons coping with an illness, and more- with therapy including CBT, DBT, ACT, and Interpersonal/Existential modes, and Coaching for health and life transitions. Our diverse team offers care in several languages and modalities.
(781) 222-4409 View (781) 222-4409
Photo of Nik Zanetti, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Boston, MA
Nik Zanetti
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MTS, PhD
Verified Verified
Newton, MA 02467  (Online Only)
My ideal client is a male of any age interested in changing patterns keeping him stuck in his life, someone ready to do the tough work of honest self-assessment as preparation for meaningful change. My approach is strengths-based and solutions-focused with a goal of mobilizing clients to imagine and then pursue positive and exciting change. I have extensive experience working with gifted people and elite performers across different industries, both as a teacher and a clinician. I also work well with executives focused on career building, developing relationships, and managing work-life balance.
My ideal client is a male of any age interested in changing patterns keeping him stuck in his life, someone ready to do the tough work of honest self-assessment as preparation for meaningful change. My approach is strengths-based and solutions-focused with a goal of mobilizing clients to imagine and then pursue positive and exciting change. I have extensive experience working with gifted people and elite performers across different industries, both as a teacher and a clinician. I also work well with executives focused on career building, developing relationships, and managing work-life balance.
(617) 958-2253 View (617) 958-2253
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Mjriam Partipilo Cancado
Mental Health Counselor, PsyaD, LMHC
Verified Verified
Brookline, MA 02446
It is hard to seek help when we are feeling anxious, confused, or lost. Figuring out who we are and what we want can be very challenging. Psychotherapy can help when, because of specific circumstances, history of trauma, or during life transitions, we experience feelings of worthlessness, panic, loneliness, or emptiness.
It is hard to seek help when we are feeling anxious, confused, or lost. Figuring out who we are and what we want can be very challenging. Psychotherapy can help when, because of specific circumstances, history of trauma, or during life transitions, we experience feelings of worthlessness, panic, loneliness, or emptiness.
(954) 231-4032 View (954) 231-4032
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Boston Behavioral Medicine, LLC
Psychologist, PhD, MA
Verified Verified
Brookline, MA 02446
Behavioral Medicine is an interdisciplinary field that utilizes behavioral health techniques (CBT, relaxation, hypnosis, biofeedback, mindfulness meditation, and others) to treat various medical and behavioral health conditions. It primarily targets the treatment of medical conditions that are exacerbated by stress and other psychological factors, such as: hypertension, diabetes, IBS, migraine headaches, TMJ, skin disorders, sexual disorders, and others. Behavioral Medicine specializes in treating conditions associated with habits and lifestyle, such as: insomnia, obesity, smoking. Behavioral Medicine interventions can be applied to the treatment of common mental health disorders including depression, anxiety disorders, phobias, PTSD, OCD, and ADHD, among others.
Behavioral Medicine is an interdisciplinary field that utilizes behavioral health techniques (CBT, relaxation, hypnosis, biofeedback, mindfulness meditation, and others) to treat various medical and behavioral health conditions. It primarily targets the treatment of medical conditions that are exacerbated by stress and other psychological factors, such as: hypertension, diabetes, IBS, migraine headaches, TMJ, skin disorders, sexual disorders, and others. Behavioral Medicine specializes in treating conditions associated with habits and lifestyle, such as: insomnia, obesity, smoking. Behavioral Medicine interventions can be applied to the treatment of common mental health disorders including depression, anxiety disorders, phobias, PTSD, OCD, and ADHD, among others.
(617) 934-8550 View (617) 934-8550
Photo of Karen S Kantor, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Boston, MA
Karen S Kantor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, LICSW
Verified Verified
Belmont, MA 02478
Are you struggling to lead a bigger life? Is self-doubt, anxiety or depression getting in your way? I offer compassionate, non-judgmental treatment for adults struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, substance use and other issues. Using an integrated approach, I help clients create a toolbox of skills to use in times of distress, and provide a warm and supportive environment for self-exploration, growth and transformation.
Are you struggling to lead a bigger life? Is self-doubt, anxiety or depression getting in your way? I offer compassionate, non-judgmental treatment for adults struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, substance use and other issues. Using an integrated approach, I help clients create a toolbox of skills to use in times of distress, and provide a warm and supportive environment for self-exploration, growth and transformation.
(857) 290-4483 View (857) 290-4483

Online Therapists

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Peter Jones
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EdD, MA-MFT
Verified Verified
Nantucket, MA 02554  (Online Only)
I treat couples at all stages of relationship, from pre-marital (or pre-commitment), to active parenting, to mature and "empty nest"; any couple wanting to reset their relationship.
Are you worried about your future together? Fighting too much, too often, too intensely? Or the opposite: avoiding conflict for fear of getting lost in it. Conflicts that are avoided or are too long and too intense and too difficult to recover from will all weigh you down. You know that things can be easier: you know you could communicate more efficiently, smarter, and get to have fun together on the other side this. What you need then is a therapist who can diagnose communicational difficulties and engineer solutions that keep you out of the same trouble in the future.
I treat couples at all stages of relationship, from pre-marital (or pre-commitment), to active parenting, to mature and "empty nest"; any couple wanting to reset their relationship.
Are you worried about your future together? Fighting too much, too often, too intensely? Or the opposite: avoiding conflict for fear of getting lost in it. Conflicts that are avoided or are too long and too intense and too difficult to recover from will all weigh you down. You know that things can be easier: you know you could communicate more efficiently, smarter, and get to have fun together on the other side this. What you need then is a therapist who can diagnose communicational difficulties and engineer solutions that keep you out of the same trouble in the future.
(959) 777-5315 View (959) 777-5315
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Irini Cary
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Brewster, MA 02631  (Online Only)
Accepts new clients - Imagine… Talking instead of fighting. Feeling appreciated and valued. Trusting again. Seeing a future that’s hopeful and bright. This could be you. I specialize in helping couples and individuals increase intimacy through better communication skills, in order to develop happier, more satisfying interpersonal relations. You may have been struggling with marital issues, anxiety and depression, or family of origin issues for too long. Anxiety, depression, or trauma, prevent us from realizing that we alone hold the key to change. Let me help you work through this.
Accepts new clients - Imagine… Talking instead of fighting. Feeling appreciated and valued. Trusting again. Seeing a future that’s hopeful and bright. This could be you. I specialize in helping couples and individuals increase intimacy through better communication skills, in order to develop happier, more satisfying interpersonal relations. You may have been struggling with marital issues, anxiety and depression, or family of origin issues for too long. Anxiety, depression, or trauma, prevent us from realizing that we alone hold the key to change. Let me help you work through this.
(508) 392-6064 View (508) 392-6064
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Antonietta Dean
Pre-Licensed Professional, LLPC, MA
Verified Verified
Andover, MA 01810  (Online Only)
My client will have a non-judge mental, inviting, safe and warm environment to explore their emotions, thoughts and reasons for coming in to see me. My client will learn coping skills, techniques, and communication skills that will enable them to find their strengths and their purpose. Together my client and I will create achievable goals and they will strive to overcome the obstacles to create a healthy mental state and overall lifestyle.
My client will have a non-judge mental, inviting, safe and warm environment to explore their emotions, thoughts and reasons for coming in to see me. My client will learn coping skills, techniques, and communication skills that will enable them to find their strengths and their purpose. Together my client and I will create achievable goals and they will strive to overcome the obstacles to create a healthy mental state and overall lifestyle.
(857) 829-8073 View (857) 829-8073
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Cristina di Nardo-Dupre
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Agawam, MA 01001
I currently work with only adults and couples. I work with clients who need to work on symptoms such as anxiety, depression, agoraphobia, academic problems, anger management, bereavement and grief issues, communication problems with family members and partners, self-esteem, separation and divorce, sleep disturbance, work stress, and much more. I use Cognitive behavioral therapy, systems approach, relaxation, and guided imagery. I also provide assertiveness training. I also use Clinical Hypnosis for weight loss, smoke cessation, nail biting, and other behavioral changes. I also do Christian counseling with focus on spirituality.
I currently work with only adults and couples. I work with clients who need to work on symptoms such as anxiety, depression, agoraphobia, academic problems, anger management, bereavement and grief issues, communication problems with family members and partners, self-esteem, separation and divorce, sleep disturbance, work stress, and much more. I use Cognitive behavioral therapy, systems approach, relaxation, and guided imagery. I also provide assertiveness training. I also use Clinical Hypnosis for weight loss, smoke cessation, nail biting, and other behavioral changes. I also do Christian counseling with focus on spirituality.
(413) 337-1378 View (413) 337-1378
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Adam Venter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Concord, MA 01742
Within my work at Windhorse Counseling, I use tools from different approaches, including CBT, Psychodynamic, Narrative, and Internal Family Systems therapies. I enjoy being creative and eclectic within therapy as everyone’s healing journeys are unique. By centering compassion and empathy, I strive to provide a trusting space where clients can explore, build insight and increase their sense of empowerment so they can carry out change, decision making, and acceptance in their lives.
Within my work at Windhorse Counseling, I use tools from different approaches, including CBT, Psychodynamic, Narrative, and Internal Family Systems therapies. I enjoy being creative and eclectic within therapy as everyone’s healing journeys are unique. By centering compassion and empathy, I strive to provide a trusting space where clients can explore, build insight and increase their sense of empowerment so they can carry out change, decision making, and acceptance in their lives.
(978) 494-1297 View (978) 494-1297
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Sabatina Leggiero
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Hanover, MA 02339
Waitlist for new clients
In this everchanging world, life can become overwhelming at times. Whether it is regarding relationship conflicts, professional difficulties, self-esteem issues, fears or grief, transitions can be difficult to navigate. It is important to identify triggers and release negative patterns that may be preventing you from healing and moving forward toward creating healthy pathways.
In this everchanging world, life can become overwhelming at times. Whether it is regarding relationship conflicts, professional difficulties, self-esteem issues, fears or grief, transitions can be difficult to navigate. It is important to identify triggers and release negative patterns that may be preventing you from healing and moving forward toward creating healthy pathways.
(339) 215-3751 View (339) 215-3751
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Markus (Marco) D Brucher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, PhD
Verified Verified
Byfield, MA 01922  (Online Only)
My guiding principle as a therapist is that we are put on this Earth to fully enjoy and participate in life. I have several years experience working as a social worker and educator in several different capacities and contexts. My practice focuses on how family of origin paradigms as well as other life experiences, can keep us from reaching our full potential in life and how becoming aware of these can free us to become more fulfilled human beings.
My guiding principle as a therapist is that we are put on this Earth to fully enjoy and participate in life. I have several years experience working as a social worker and educator in several different capacities and contexts. My practice focuses on how family of origin paradigms as well as other life experiences, can keep us from reaching our full potential in life and how becoming aware of these can free us to become more fulfilled human beings.
(351) 444-5524 View (351) 444-5524
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.