Therapists in Wellesley, MA

Eva Mendes, LMHC, NCC is an Asperger's/Autism expert and master couples' counselor working with couples where one or both partners have Asperger Syndrome/Autism Spectrum Disorder (diagnosed or suspected). Eva also specializes in working with Asperger's/ASD/ADHD females. Other profiles that she specializes in are ADHD, Social Communication Pragmatic Disorder, and gifted individuals. People often seek out Eva's expertise after many years of confusion regarding these profiles. Eva is the author of two books: Marriage and Lasting Relationships with Asperger's Syndrome and Gender Identity, Sexuality and Autism. Available on Amazon.com

Engaging my clients in a warm, mutually respectful and comforting way by building a trusting relationship between the therapist & the client is crucial to me. My approach is client –centric, empathetic, holistic and non-judgmental. I use a relational framework as well as down to earth psychotherapy techniques tailored to each client. Having counseled people since 1999, I have been trained in various techniques over the past decade & have the flexibility to choose the best therapeutic techniques. I frequently use CBT (Trauma Focused CBT), DBT, Interpersonal & Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Feminist Theory to assist clients.

Joey specializes in sexual health for couples and individuals, an area she became more interested in midway through her career, when the limitation in sexual health competence in the field of general mental health work, especially for couples, troubled her. She thus decided to pursue training and hone her skills. It soon became a passion and a calling, and she has turned her focus since in understanding the various intersections of sexuality with culture, race, religion, gender, disability, age, and of course, sexual orientation. She respects and draws from both the traditional and the contemporary clinical models in her work.

Deciding to see a therapist requires awareness and regard for oneself. I have deep respect for what has brought you here, and this will form the foundation of our work together. Perhaps you seek therapy now because of a crisis that is presenting new challenges or bringing up old, unresolved problems. Or you now feel ready to address a long-standing pattern that has caused much difficulty and pain over time. These burdens may be affecting not only your relationships with others but also how you relate to yourself. My job is to help you expand your capacity for what you can do alone.

I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families from different cultural backgrounds. My style is active, interactive, and engaging. My clients come with anxiety, depression, anger, life transitions, past trauma, and relationship-related issues.

Afreen Nizami is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with over 5 years experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping children, adolescents, young adults, and adults, and couples address their unique challenges and live more fulfilled lives. Afreen specializes in depression, anxiety, PSTD, grief, trauma, school stress, relationship problems, and life transitions.

Amherst Cognitive Therapy is a group practice founded by Caroline Aller, LICSW dedicated to the treatment of stress, anxiety and mood disorders using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT. We serve children, adolescents, and adults of all ages. We also provide guidance to parents and caregivers of children struggling with anxiety and mood disorders.