Therapists in Needham, MA

I provide therapy for adults and adolescents who are feeling trapped by anxiety, fear, unwanted thoughts (or memories), and other distressing emotions related to anxiety disorders and trauma (e.g., fear, guilt, shame, sadness).

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Behavior Disorders, Challenges and Illnesses of Aging, Chronic Illness, Depression, Disability, Emotional Control, Executive Functions, Fatigue, Gender and Sexual Identity, Learning Disabilities, LGBTQ, Lyme Disease, OCD, ODD, Performance Enhancement, PTSD, Sleep Disorders, Stress, Trauma

Dr. Ingrid Raab is a licensed psychologist in Wellesley, MA, who treats panic disorders, phobias, mood disorders, obsessive compulsive disorders, and insomnia with a particular focus on anxiety management. Her approach follows the cognitive-behavioral model, integrating cognitive restructuring with mindfulness based stress-reduction therapy, applied physiology/biofeedback and psycho-dynamic therapy.

Are you feeling stressed, anxious or overwhelmed? Are you struggling feelings of sadness all the time? You may be struggling with a major life stressor or perhaps you are feeling you are not where you want to be in your life or how you got there. I am passionate about working with clients to help them heal from the past, cope with the present and repair and grow healthy relationships. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), I specialize in perinatal mental health, anxiety and depression, OCD, alcohol and substance abuse disorders, ADHD, life transitions, parenting and attachment, and relationship issues.

***Accepting New Clients*** Are you a person experiencing depression or anxiety due to infertility, pregnancy or postpartum related issues? Are you a person who struggles to stay motivated with goals and feels stuck in life? Do you suffer from negative thoughts and feelings? I treat adults with issues ranging from depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, OCD, life transitions, or low self-esteem. I also help to support and teach coping skills to individuals, or couples, experiencing any difficulties that can arise during pre-pregnancy, while pregnant, and after childbirth.

Are you feeling anxious? While you want to feel confident and have peace of mind, you feel constantly stressed. Despite the desire for contentment, anxiety can be overwhelming. It can affect your social well being, your productivity and even your health. That’s where I come in. With over 30 years of clinical experience, my extensive training as a child and adult psychologist, and my approachable warm style, I’ve guided thousands of clients to an improved quality of life. My passion lies in helping individuals of all ages conquer anxiety and create a healthier lifestyle using evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

As your therapist I want to build a safe and connected relationship where we can work as a team to determine how to handle challenging thoughts, feelings, or situations more effectively. What changes to you want to make in your life and what's getting in the way? We will identify key values and behavior to grow into. My goal is to foster a sense of compassion, curiosity, kindness, and openness to the therapeutic process and teach the skills to transfer these qualities of being to your life wherever you go. We will learn skills and techniques to accept the challenges of being human while still living in line with your ideal values.

Welcome to my practice! I invite you to consider working together to address your specific goals and challenges in a supportive and collaborative way. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults with issues of anxiety, specific phobias, depression, trauma, mood dysregulation, adjustment to life transitions and building coping strategies and resilience. I believe that with challenge comes an opportunity for inner growth and strength. Mindset is a powerful tool that can help you to feel strong, calm, and confident.

I am a licensed mental health clinician who provides individual psychotherapy to teens and adults presenting with a wide variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, vicarious trauma, relationship struggles, and other challenges in life. I meet clients where they are and create a collaborative approach on their individual long term and short-term goals.

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who has been treating adolescents, adults, couples, and families for over 20 years. I am trained in a wide variety of techniques that are designed to produce measurable and meaningful results. I also work with families and couples to help improve or repair relationships. My approach is positive, empathic, and solution-focused. Therapy results should not be a mystery - it should be clear that it works as you feel better, reach goals, and set new ones.

I've been a practicing LICSW, for 28 years specializing in Life Coaching, Biofeedback, Neurofeedback, Hypnosis, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for stress-related conditions, such as Migraines, Anxiety, Hypertension,Chronic pain, Weight loss, Insomnia and Tinnitus. Most people are unaware of ways in which our bodies react to thoughts and emotions.Your response to stress compromises your health and interferes with reaching personal goals.There is no need to suffer. I can help you to stop using ineffective coping skills and begin learning successful skills to achieve your full potential in all aspects of your life: Family, career, finances, relationships, and health.

"We have two lives... the life we learn with and the life we live after that." Bernard Malamud, The Natural... .... Clients struggling with relationship issues will work on restoring trust and respect. If you feel that a past traumatic experience has not been resolved, allow me to help. Struggling with cultural transition? Both my personal and professional experience will help ease the anxieties that often come with the transition. I trust and respect the seriousness of your situation. Using a direct, respectful and compassionate approach, we will set new goals and work towards the emotional balance you seek.

Life does not come with an instruction manual. It can be messy, painful, overwhelming, difficult, and downright exhausting. But I believe that change is always possible. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, relationships, motivation, adapting to change, or just the stress of day to day living then therapy can help. Therapy is a collaborative process built on trust, therefore it is important to find a therapist that meets your specific needs. I provide a welcoming and safe environment to help clients define goals, identify strengths, and make positive changes.

I am only accepting private pay clients at this time. I provide counseling for individuals, couples, & families of all ages. I believe that my clients can effectively change their life by being an active participant in the therapy process. I provide an empathetic and nurturing environment for all my clients as well as offer bold advice to foster personal growth. I specialize in substance abuse, depression, bipolar disorder, women's issues, grief and loss, anxiety/panic, trauma, and emotional and behavioral issues of children and adolescents.

Sometimes life throws us something that turns our whole world upside down. Other times life is “fine,” but we just don’t feel fine. We may be overwhelmed with anxiety, stress, depression, or just feeling stuck. If you are wondering whether now is the right time for therapy, the answer is probably “yes.” You start to feel different when you do things differently. Whether you are a teen, young adult, or adult, I can offer you a non-judgmental, creative space with fresh ideas and hope for the future.

Is your experience with pregnancy, postpartum, or parenting not going as you expected it might? Instead of joy, are you having feelings of anxiety, sadness, overwhelm, stress, worry, and/or grief? Though these experiences are completely normal to have, they do not have to stay that way. If you’re struggling with fertility challenges, pregnancy, postpartum, the transition to parenthood, or being a parent, I'm here to connect.

Life challenges us in many ways, and sometimes we find ourselves struggling. We may lack energy, motivation, or direction, and find ourselves not enjoying life very much at all. Stressful events, over-thinking, and an unbalanced lifestyle can knock us out of our “window of tolerance” and decrease our resilience. If we don't take the time to slow down and attend to our bodies as well as our thoughts and emotions, life can become a rush of activity without meaning and can lead to anxiety, depression, and disconnection. Therapy is a powerful way to take that time for yourself.

As a thirty year veteran in Clinical Social Work, I worked for many years at the premier Harvard teaching hospital for Psychiatry in Boston.. I am an eclectic therapist. My clinical work is based upon a psychodynamic foundation to which I have integrated Cognitive and/or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness and Relaxation Training, Family Systems Models and Coaching. In my initial assessment and subsequent work with each individual, I strive to listen as closely as possible to the feeling experience of the client and help each person develop an understanding and perspective of their life experience.

I am a psychologist with over 15 years of experience helping adults of all ages experiencing depression, anxiety, ADHD, academic and career stress, and relationship challenges associated with marriage and partnership, parenting, family, and friendships. I work collaboratively with clients to clarify specific treatment goals and apply research-supported strategies to achieve them. My therapeutic style integrates warm support and gentle challenge, compassion and humor, practicality and hope. I believe successful treatment both reduces distressing symptoms and enhances joy, connection, and sense of purpose in daily life.