PLEASE NOTE: I AM ACCEPTING GROUP REFERRALS BUT AT THIS TIME I AM NOT ACCEPTING REFERRALS FOR INDIVIDUAL THERAPY. I treat adults, adolescents and children in individual and group therapy in my Brookline and Arlington offices. I work with clients on a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, sexuality, divorce, step-parenting, trauma, loss and grief. Through exploration and collaboration, I help clients gain more clarity, become more connected, and feel greater satisfaction with their lives. In addition, I provide supervision, consultation and training to clinicians on group therapy and a variety of other topics.

You deserve wise answers as well as penetrating questions! This is my fundamental promise. I offer authentic feedback, validation, and guidance. My approach is most effective for those in high-conflict relationships; experiencing major life transitions; parents and children making no progress in problem-solving; adults of all ages floundering, unable to channel innate potential in career, personal life, and creative expression. I help find win-win solutions, repair damaged relationships, rediscover your true passions, and focus on your innate character strengths, talents, and skills. I've got discerning wisdom, moral courage, and deep Intuition. Something new will be learned in every session.

Loss, uncertainty, and feeling overwhelmed are part of being human. We all experience moments in life that challenge our capacity to cope. Whether you are navigating a life transition, such as a new relationship, aging, new child, or struggling with depression, anxiety, issues around sexuality/gender identity, infertility, loss/grief, medical crisis, my hope is to create a calm, empathic, safe space in which we can explore these issues together. I offer a holistic approach that takes into consideration the interconnectedness of our physical, emotional, and social selves and am committed to helping individuals improve these aspects of well-being, as well as their relationships.

In my practice I utilize a collaborative, strengths-based model to help clients increase awareness and develop strategies to feel more successful in their lives. My therapeutic approach is overall eclectic, drawing on my training in the evidence-based modalities of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). As an LMHC with a Master's Degree in Art Therapy, I also incorporate expressive therapy when beneficial. In all of my work, I aim to focus my approach depending on the needs of the client I am working with.

CURRENTLY FULL - EMAIL ABOUT WAITLIST Finding the right therapist for can be a daunting experience. I’d like to do what I can to make it a little less so by telling you a bit myself and how I approach my work with clients. My goal as a therapist is to help you work through the issues that are bothering you in order for youto move forward to the life you want. Therapy is collaborative, but you’re in the driver’s seat. You set the goals, you set the pace, and you can change the plan when you need to. Coming from both strengths-based and trauma-informed perspectives, I am here to partner and support your growth while doing the work.

These seem like such trying times, and you want support to feel better and solve what may feel like impossible challenges. You’re tired of trying on your own, or just want to feel more hopeful, to find lasting solutions and peace. I can help with stressful adjustments and life problems, family conflict or parenting struggles, and healing difficult past experiences that still get in the way. I listen carefully and will help identify the best areas to work on, and the most effective ways to do so. I have worked for many years with all kinds of people. Not much surprises me, and I relate well to students as well as older adults.

Searching for a therapist can seem daunting, particularly in the midst of a life transition or when unresolved issues from the past are affecting present day living. I offer a resiliency model of therapy that focuses on strengths, builds awareness and teaches tools to move through life's challenges more easily and quickly. Finding a safe place to talk about personal concerns and those feelings held closest to the heart can be the beginning of change. Providing therapy for 35 years has been an honor. Watching others' strength and courage, as well as the ability to heal never cease to amaze me...

I offer support and guidance to empower the individual to overcome obstacles to success and improve quality of life by becoming more actively involved in pursuing life goals and making best choices even in the face of adversity.

*I regrettably am not accepting new clients. When that changes, my profile will be updated accordingly.* It is within our human nature to connect, but shame, invalidating environments and relationships prevent us from living as our most authentic fulfilled self. I provide the kind of psychotherapy experience where you know there is a real person sitting across from you. I believe the connection in therapy is the healing. We will work through the barriers that keep you stuck and notice all the parts that make up the authentic you.

I have thirty years of experience providing therapy to adults of all ages. My style is warm, non-judgmental, respectful, and active. I use a blend of relational, mindfulness, psychodynamic and skills-based approaches to help you gain clarity and develop strategies to feel better. I am interested in seeing you as a whole person; understanding your experiences within your personal, cultural and social contexts; and supporting your strengths and resilience.

As an occupational therapist, I take a holistic, experiential, relational approach to helping individuals find connection, healing, and satisfaction in their life. Occupational therapy is rooted in the goal of supporting you in engaging more fully in the parts of life that are most important to you; from your relationship with yourself, to your work, play, rest, and relationships with others. I believe in the innate resilience of each person, and am here to walk with you through growth and healing with empathy, openness, humility, and warmth.

You are likely reading these offerings because you are dissatisfied with some aspect of your life. Be it identity, family, friend, work/school or a past traumatic event, my focus is on helping you sort things out to improve your quality of life. Having a nonjudgmental, compassionate clinician with over 2 decades of individual, couple and group psychotherapy experience may be all you need to get back on track. Current opening on Wed. evening in Arlington office or Tues. late afternoon or evening in Lincoln, MA.

Perhaps you're looking to change your life, resolve problems you struggle with, or find yourself in a time of crisis. I'd be happy to talk with you about how I can help. I work with clients on anxiety, depression, relationships, childhood issues, and managing chronic illness. I work with adults and teenagers, and with couples who wish to pursue therapy together. I assist my clients in uncovering and reaching their goals. In our collaborative relationship, I seek to provide a corrective relational experience to address concerns and help clients feel better in their day-to-day lives.

Many people struggle with adjusting to life stressors and managing the complex demands in their life. As a trauma specialist, Dr. Taylor supports you in learning new ways of coping while giving you the space and structure to heal and recover. Even if you have tried therapy before, Dr. Taylor works differently, using science-based treatments personalized to you so you can feel better faster. She believes in providing effective and empirically supported treatment while also making therapy a collaborative and flexible process to meet each individual's unique needs and goals.

I am fortunate to have experience providing therapy to people from varying backgrounds, and I welcome clients from all walks of life. The populations I work with include children (6+) and adolescents, college students and recent graduates, and adults. I can provide support with anxiety, depression, family conflict, life transitions, and job and school stress. Additionally, I have specialized training and work experience with (1) survivors of sexual assault, relationship violence, DV, and childhood abuse and (2) children and adolescents who have experienced multiple hospitalizations and out-of-home placements.

I believe that through counseling one can heal from the impact of trauma and loss. I am a bilingual therapist with more than 12 years of experience working with adolescent and adult survivors of trauma. I have helped clients of all identities feel safe and empowered to address the impact of their traumatic life experiences.

ACCEPTING NEW DAYTIME CLIENTS FOR TELETHERAPY SESSIONS. Melanie works from a relational, psychodynamic, feminist and compassion-based approach to therapy. She has experience with various mindfulness modalities. Melanie provides specialized work in evaluations and referrals for gender affirming medical treatments and surgeries. She takes an individualized approach to treatment and supports clients in their work towards reaching their personal goals. Melanie has experience working in mental health and community services in Massachusetts and South Florida since 1995.