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Dr. Jeff J. Rocker
PhD, NCC, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02108
With 12 years of experience working with clients going through individual, relationship, and family issues, Celebrity Therapist Dr. Jeff Rocker has provided therapeutic services to clients nationwide. He is Licensed in 14 states and has served clients from all age groups. Over the years, Dr. Jeff has organized lectures and various events in the community, including excursions and retreats for couples to improve their communication and better understand each other. He has experience working with athletes in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. In addition, Dr. Jeff has also worked with clients in the Movie, Music, and Entertainment Industries.
With 12 years of experience working with clients going through individual, relationship, and family issues, Celebrity Therapist Dr. Jeff Rocker has provided therapeutic services to clients nationwide. He is Licensed in 14 states and has served clients from all age groups. Over the years, Dr. Jeff has organized lectures and various events in the community, including excursions and retreats for couples to improve their communication and better understand each other. He has experience working with athletes in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. In addition, Dr. Jeff has also worked with clients in the Movie, Music, and Entertainment Industries.
(857) 574-4741 View (857) 574-4741
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Lauryn Green
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02115  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
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. A therapist 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.
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. A therapist 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.
(617) 925-9205 View (617) 925-9205
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Jose A Soto-Ponce
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02210  (Online Only)
I am a counselor with more than 7 years of experience working with individuals that struggles with substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma, anger issues, PTSD and self-esteem issues. Life tends to get difficult at times, however it is important to have a person that you can talk to about those issues without being judged or misunderstood. I am here to support you in a friendly and at times humoristic manner, and safe.
I am a counselor with more than 7 years of experience working with individuals that struggles with substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma, anger issues, PTSD and self-esteem issues. Life tends to get difficult at times, however it is important to have a person that you can talk to about those issues without being judged or misunderstood. I am here to support you in a friendly and at times humoristic manner, and safe.
(978) 634-5592 View (978) 634-5592
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Lisa A Sullivan
Counselor, MA, CAGS, LMHC, CBIS
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02101
I am a clinical therapist licensed in Massachusetts for 26 years as a clinical psychotherapist. I provide telehealth and in person therapy. I work with clients with a wide range of concerns including Trauma, Anxiety. Addiction, developmental disability, Autism, Depression, PTSD, ADHD, anger management, Parenting skills, OCD, Brain Injury, Children and Adolescents Therapy, Behavioral Management, Substance abuse, Dysmorphia and couple's therapy. I have also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.
I am a clinical therapist licensed in Massachusetts for 26 years as a clinical psychotherapist. I provide telehealth and in person therapy. I work with clients with a wide range of concerns including Trauma, Anxiety. Addiction, developmental disability, Autism, Depression, PTSD, ADHD, anger management, Parenting skills, OCD, Brain Injury, Children and Adolescents Therapy, Behavioral Management, Substance abuse, Dysmorphia and couple's therapy. I have also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.
(508) 388-5709 View (508) 388-5709

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Michael Grassa
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Newton, MA 02456  (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who values individualized, person-centered psychotherapy where the therapeutic relationship is the catalyst for change, growth, and healing. I have worked with varying age groups across residential, in-home, and outpatient settings. I specialize in treating adolescents, young adults, and adults struggling with OCD, substance use, depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem issues, relationship challenges, and difficult life circumstances.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who values individualized, person-centered psychotherapy where the therapeutic relationship is the catalyst for change, growth, and healing. I have worked with varying age groups across residential, in-home, and outpatient settings. I specialize in treating adolescents, young adults, and adults struggling with OCD, substance use, depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem issues, relationship challenges, and difficult life circumstances.
(781) 650-8194 View (781) 650-8194
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Polina Dorosinskaya
Counselor, LMHC, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newton, MA 02456
Sometimes we may find ourselves having to deal with issues that might make us to feel lost, saddened, puzzled, unhappy and frustrated; These are the moments when understanding and kind support is so much needed so we could reconnect with inner self for resilience.
Sometimes we may find ourselves having to deal with issues that might make us to feel lost, saddened, puzzled, unhappy and frustrated; These are the moments when understanding and kind support is so much needed so we could reconnect with inner self for resilience.
(351) 777-5522 View (351) 777-5522
Photo of Justin J Gamble, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Boston, MA
Justin J Gamble
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Winthrop, MA 02152
Experienced male clinician working in the North of Boston communities through outreach clinical therapy. Offering home visits to individuals, families and couples with a flexible schedule and affordable rates. Taking an integrative community based alternative approach to counseling. Serving Winthrop, East Boston, Chelsea, and Revere.
Experienced male clinician working in the North of Boston communities through outreach clinical therapy. Offering home visits to individuals, families and couples with a flexible schedule and affordable rates. Taking an integrative community based alternative approach to counseling. Serving Winthrop, East Boston, Chelsea, and Revere.
(508) 802-4463 View (508) 802-4463
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Nova Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CAP, QS
Verified Verified
Malden, MA 02148
If you find yourself feeling anxious, angry, sad, frustrated, overwhelmed, and tired I can assist with tools to help you alleviate some of these symptoms. Many times we feel so overwhelmed that we do not have or find the strength to cope. We struggle to find solutions to either manage our daily life or a major life event, and we feel that our world just crumbles. Sometimes we have family issues, struggle with boundaries, communication, and find no direction or drive to change our lives. If any of these issues sound familiar, I can help you find balance so that you can live life in a healthy and harmonious way.
If you find yourself feeling anxious, angry, sad, frustrated, overwhelmed, and tired I can assist with tools to help you alleviate some of these symptoms. Many times we feel so overwhelmed that we do not have or find the strength to cope. We struggle to find solutions to either manage our daily life or a major life event, and we feel that our world just crumbles. Sometimes we have family issues, struggle with boundaries, communication, and find no direction or drive to change our lives. If any of these issues sound familiar, I can help you find balance so that you can live life in a healthy and harmonious way.
(772) 291-1326 View (772) 291-1326
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Diana Martocchia-The Art of Healing
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CARC
Verified Verified
Lynn, MA 01905
I can help support you. The first step to any healing is to completely embrace who you are in this very moment... with time and an open heart, healing can begin....and so much more shall be revealed. Humility creates hope, and hope will bring you "home".
I can help support you. The first step to any healing is to completely embrace who you are in this very moment... with time and an open heart, healing can begin....and so much more shall be revealed. Humility creates hope, and hope will bring you "home".
(781) 423-8443 View (781) 423-8443
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Renz Counseling, LLC / Cathy Renz, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Braintree, MA 02184  (Online Only)
**TELEHEALTH OFFERED!** With warmth, kindness and seriousness, we work with children, adults, couples and adolescents to manage the often profound stresses of marriage/relationships, work/school and identity. We work to help clients better understand their own histories, and how past hurt, trauma or turmoil can impact their current relationships. In our private practice, we work with people to strengthen their resilience and identify strategies for coping.
**TELEHEALTH OFFERED!** With warmth, kindness and seriousness, we work with children, adults, couples and adolescents to manage the often profound stresses of marriage/relationships, work/school and identity. We work to help clients better understand their own histories, and how past hurt, trauma or turmoil can impact their current relationships. In our private practice, we work with people to strengthen their resilience and identify strategies for coping.
(339) 499-7584 View (339) 499-7584
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Paris Holmes
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, LADC-1, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Waltham, MA 02453
Not accepting new clients
“Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful parts of us.” Deciding to go to therapy isn’t the easiest thing to do but it can be helpful when wanting to discover our own beautiful parts. Everyone deserves the opportunity to be able to have the time and space to divulge into their lives and become the best person they can be.
“Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful parts of us.” Deciding to go to therapy isn’t the easiest thing to do but it can be helpful when wanting to discover our own beautiful parts. Everyone deserves the opportunity to be able to have the time and space to divulge into their lives and become the best person they can be.
(781) 358-8746 View (781) 358-8746
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Cari Melillo
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Cambridge, MA 02138
Not accepting new clients
Not Accepting New Clients - I help adolescents, young adults & adults, feel comfortable in their own skin & create lives worth living. I provide a safe space full of light for those looking for guidance, accountability and positivity throughout this process. I am always myself and I approach things very directly with compassion woven throughout. I am not a therapist who will sit in silence while you share your story, I will get my hands dirty and work with you to get to the bottom of your thoughts and feelings. I promise throughout there will be many joyful moments full of laughter and pop culture references.
Not Accepting New Clients - I help adolescents, young adults & adults, feel comfortable in their own skin & create lives worth living. I provide a safe space full of light for those looking for guidance, accountability and positivity throughout this process. I am always myself and I approach things very directly with compassion woven throughout. I am not a therapist who will sit in silence while you share your story, I will get my hands dirty and work with you to get to the bottom of your thoughts and feelings. I promise throughout there will be many joyful moments full of laughter and pop culture references.
(617) 812-6266 View (617) 812-6266

Online Therapists

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Wanda M Martinez
Counselor, DMin, CAGS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Worcester, MA 01604
Cognitive Behavioral Interventions, Cognitive Restructuring Interventions, Dialectic Behavioral Interventions, Mindfulness Skills, Motivational Interviewing, Play Therapy, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Pastoral Counseling, Trauma Informed Therapy.
Thirty years' experience working with children, adolescents, families, and adults from every walk of life. Using a holistic approach to counseling involving mind, body, and spirit to help and support clients through their journey into recovery. Client-centered, bilingual and bi-cultural. Professional background on family and individual therapy, alcohol and substance abuse, trauma recovery, dual diagnosis, cultural transition, intimate partner violence, and pastoral counseling.
Cognitive Behavioral Interventions, Cognitive Restructuring Interventions, Dialectic Behavioral Interventions, Mindfulness Skills, Motivational Interviewing, Play Therapy, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Pastoral Counseling, Trauma Informed Therapy.
Thirty years' experience working with children, adolescents, families, and adults from every walk of life. Using a holistic approach to counseling involving mind, body, and spirit to help and support clients through their journey into recovery. Client-centered, bilingual and bi-cultural. Professional background on family and individual therapy, alcohol and substance abuse, trauma recovery, dual diagnosis, cultural transition, intimate partner violence, and pastoral counseling.
(774) 232-0190 View (774) 232-0190
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Elevate Counseling Services, Inc.
Counselor
Verified Verified
Bellingham, MA 02019
We are a Private Group Practice with 30+counselors in 4 locations: Lakeville, Raymham, Bellingham and So. Easton. We treat: all members of the family and can help with transitions from divorce, school difficulties and peer relationship problems. Several therapists specialize in couples counseling, addictions counseling, grief and loss, trauma and play therapy. Elevate was incorporated so that we could meet the needs of the family and individuals in their entirety to provide the best and most comprehensive level of care in an outpatient setting as possible. We also have medication providers in the communities that we serve.
We are a Private Group Practice with 30+counselors in 4 locations: Lakeville, Raymham, Bellingham and So. Easton. We treat: all members of the family and can help with transitions from divorce, school difficulties and peer relationship problems. Several therapists specialize in couples counseling, addictions counseling, grief and loss, trauma and play therapy. Elevate was incorporated so that we could meet the needs of the family and individuals in their entirety to provide the best and most comprehensive level of care in an outpatient setting as possible. We also have medication providers in the communities that we serve.
(508) 466-7054 View (508) 466-7054
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The Counseling Center at MOC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Fitchburg, MA 01420
*******NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS.****** The Counseling Center at MOC is a licensed behavioral health clinic located in Fitchburg, MA that serves the North Central MA region. We believe that treating the whole person is the most effective way to produce lasting change. We provide a comprehensive selection of professional services all in one location.
*******NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS.****** The Counseling Center at MOC is a licensed behavioral health clinic located in Fitchburg, MA that serves the North Central MA region. We believe that treating the whole person is the most effective way to produce lasting change. We provide a comprehensive selection of professional services all in one location.
(978) 785-5343 View (978) 785-5343
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William Roy Newman Licensed Psychologist 40 Years
Psychologist, MDiv, LCSW, DMin, psychol
Verified Verified
Newburyport, MA 01950
Dr. William R. Newman, a licensed psychologist for years, specializes in the treatment of complex developmental trauma with dissociation. Dr. Newman's treatment of anxiety, depression, and trauma, will help you alleviate your symptoms and causes of your distress. Couples and families will improve their relationships by effectively communicating and increasing their understanding of each other's needs. You will learn to communicate from your true/highest/spirit/soul SELF with LOVE, and compassion. Dr. Newman helps you help yourself with self-leadership to increase your consciousness/awareness to make the best and healthiest choices for all parts of you and your relationships.
Dr. William R. Newman, a licensed psychologist for years, specializes in the treatment of complex developmental trauma with dissociation. Dr. Newman's treatment of anxiety, depression, and trauma, will help you alleviate your symptoms and causes of your distress. Couples and families will improve their relationships by effectively communicating and increasing their understanding of each other's needs. You will learn to communicate from your true/highest/spirit/soul SELF with LOVE, and compassion. Dr. Newman helps you help yourself with self-leadership to increase your consciousness/awareness to make the best and healthiest choices for all parts of you and your relationships.
(978) 391-9987 View (978) 391-9987
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Mark Bezanson, Licsw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Amesbury, MA 01913  (Online Only)
I especially love helping teens/ young adults (and their parents) with developing their independence. I'm excited to help individuals and families enjoy their lives more either by improving relationships, better managing their stage of life tasks, and also while dealing with difficult problems including Relationship/ Marital issues, Family Conflicts, Affairs, Sex addiction, Co-parenting, "Growing Up" issues, Adjusting to Divorce, Gay & Lesbian & Gender (Transgender) issues, Substance Abuse, Grief, Violence and Anger Management including Probation & Diversion involvement.
I especially love helping teens/ young adults (and their parents) with developing their independence. I'm excited to help individuals and families enjoy their lives more either by improving relationships, better managing their stage of life tasks, and also while dealing with difficult problems including Relationship/ Marital issues, Family Conflicts, Affairs, Sex addiction, Co-parenting, "Growing Up" issues, Adjusting to Divorce, Gay & Lesbian & Gender (Transgender) issues, Substance Abuse, Grief, Violence and Anger Management including Probation & Diversion involvement.
(978) 705-6097 View (978) 705-6097
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Stoughton Counseling, Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Stoughton, MA 02072
Are you ready to live better? Hi, I’m Julie and hold an LCSW as a Licensed Therapist in Massachusetts plus an LSW in New York. The combination of 12 plus years of clinical experience, education/training and personal trauma has influenced my ability to connect to and attend to an individual’s psychological barriers making way for significant changes and a more fulfilling life.
Are you ready to live better? Hi, I’m Julie and hold an LCSW as a Licensed Therapist in Massachusetts plus an LSW in New York. The combination of 12 plus years of clinical experience, education/training and personal trauma has influenced my ability to connect to and attend to an individual’s psychological barriers making way for significant changes and a more fulfilling life.
(781) 773-2557 View (781) 773-2557
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Paul Harris Sandman
Counselor, EdD, LMHC
Verified Verified
Worcester, MA 01605
My ideal clients are interested in improving their self awareness of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I treat any of the following issues: depression, anxiety, anger, substance abuse, relationship issues, sexual behaviors, trauma, domestic violence, low self-esteem, eating disorders, attention deficit difficulties, autism, schizophrenia, stress management, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, child behavior and attitude problems, school behavior, low motivation, weight loss, quitting smoking, grief and loss of a loved one, divorce, parenting issues, co-dependency, pain management, social skills development, bi-polar disorder, abusive family situations, work problems, shame/inappropriate guilt, and negative thinking but treat many more issues.
My ideal clients are interested in improving their self awareness of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I treat any of the following issues: depression, anxiety, anger, substance abuse, relationship issues, sexual behaviors, trauma, domestic violence, low self-esteem, eating disorders, attention deficit difficulties, autism, schizophrenia, stress management, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, child behavior and attitude problems, school behavior, low motivation, weight loss, quitting smoking, grief and loss of a loved one, divorce, parenting issues, co-dependency, pain management, social skills development, bi-polar disorder, abusive family situations, work problems, shame/inappropriate guilt, and negative thinking but treat many more issues.
(774) 768-0617 View (774) 768-0617
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Diane Marie Vankevich
Counselor, MS, LMHC, ATR-P, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Franklin, MA 02038  (Online Only)
I enjoy working in person and via telehealth. I am particularly interested in facilitating a compassionate therapeutic environment. I prioritize my client’s health and well-being. I utilize a client-centered approach in all of my techniques. My goal is to work with individuals who need caring treatment. I have been working in the field as a Masters Level Clinician for about five years. I have the LMHC credentials. I have the ATR-P and completed the EMDR training. I have professional experience as an in-home therapist and substance use clinician. I look forward to hearing from you about your mental health needs! Ask about my webinar!
I enjoy working in person and via telehealth. I am particularly interested in facilitating a compassionate therapeutic environment. I prioritize my client’s health and well-being. I utilize a client-centered approach in all of my techniques. My goal is to work with individuals who need caring treatment. I have been working in the field as a Masters Level Clinician for about five years. I have the LMHC credentials. I have the ATR-P and completed the EMDR training. I have professional experience as an in-home therapist and substance use clinician. I look forward to hearing from you about your mental health needs! Ask about my webinar!
(508) 812-9822 View (508) 812-9822
Play Therapy

Who is play therapy for?

Play therapy is generally targeted to children between the ages of 3 and 11 who have social, emotional, or behavioral difficulties. Play therapy has also been found helpful for children who have experienced physical or emotional abuse or witnessed atrocities. Play therapy is also often recommended for children who are undergoing major medical procedures or who are suffering from chronic illness; many children’s hospitals are equipped to offer play therapy on-site. Play therapy is also sometimes used for adults; creative writing, music, and art are expressive forms that can all be adapted for therapeutic purposes.

Why do people need play therapy?

Children often do not have the language skills or words to know or to express what is troubling them. Yet they often spontaneously draw or use playthings to depict scenarios that reflect problems in their everyday life. Play therapy provides children with an array of objects and play situations to act out their feelings or experiences so that therapists can get a clear picture of what children might be struggling with and help them find solutions. In addition, play therapists are skilled at helping children understand their inner experience and find words for them, necessary steps toward helping children learn to control their own behavior and come up with solutions to problems they encounter.

What happens in play therapy?

A child enters a comfortable playroom where they are free to choose the objects they want to play with. The play therapist will typically observe how they play with the toys—whether a sandbox, puppets, dolls and action figures, trucks, costumes, drawing and painting materials, or more—because such play provides clues to a child’s family and social relationships, difficulties they are encountering in the world, and what going on inside themselves. Sometimes the therapist may ask the child to use the play objects to tell a story about their family. Using the same instruments of play, therapists can help children discover more advantageous ways of thinking and behaving.

What kinds of problems do play therapists treat?

Play therapy can help children who display destructive or self-destructive impulses; children who seem angry, sad, or fearful; children who experience frequent social, emotional, family, or school difficulty. Play therapy is often of value to children who have experienced a loss or distressing family experience, who are regularly exposed to family conflict, or who have been physically or emotionally abused. Play therapy can help children who are perpetrators of bullying as well as those who are targets of bullying. It helps children learn to identify their feelings, to express them in constructive ways, and to regulate them so they can get on with the business of development.

How long does play therapy last?

Play therapy sessions may last for 30 to 45 minutes, and they usually occur weekly for about 20 sessions. Each session is tailored to the individual child and the kinds of problems they are struggling with. Play that is highly repetitive often indicates a problem requiring further exploration. Therapists typically measure progress through session-to-session changes in play behavior.