Rivkah Lapidus
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, CGP (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
West Somerville, MA 02144
Let's Connect (617) 612-5619
I have been worked in various capacities in the behavioral health and substance use fields since the mid 1980s, and have been in private practice for over 20 of those years. I bring a humanistic, dynamic perspective to a field overrun by the medical model. You are more than a diagnosis! I work with creative people, perfectionists, harsh self-critics and life stage concerns, ; with singles, couples & groups. I have expertise in helping people recognize problematic substance use, with Harm Reduction as a philosophical approach. .
I invite clients new to therapy, and clients who have experience with the process. I offer groups, couples and individual work. For people trying to navigate their substance use, I take a Harm Reduction Stance, working toward abstinence or moderation as determined in our collaboration. My presence, I am told, is warm and interactive.
My Somerville office is also my studio, a warm, inviting & creative space,. During these pandemic years, I see people on ZOOM. It works! we see a bit of each other's environment, if wanted, and a close look at faces. It even works in groups! An unforeseen advantage is that clients are able to access me from a distance without the stress of commuting.
Call or Email Rivkah Lapidus now for a free 15 minute consultation - (617) 612-5619
Let's Connect (617) 612-5619
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Couple Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, PaypalInsurance
- Out of Network
Rivkah Lapidus
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, CGP
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (617) 612-5619
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Massachusetts / 2709 Rivkah Lapidus
- In Practice for 40 years
- Attended Fielding Graduate University, Graduated 2005
- Certificate from National Registry of Group Psy Certified GroupPsychotherapist / 2022
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Rivkah Lapidus
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, CGP
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (617) 612-5619
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Substance Use
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Chronic Relapse
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Emotional Disturbance
- Existential. Harm reduction.
- Family Conflict
- Finding meaning amid the chaos.
- Grief
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Peer Relationships
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Suicidal Ideation
- Women's Issues
Rivkah Lapidus
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, CGP
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (617) 612-5619
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied
Ethnicity
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Hebrew ,
Spanish ,
Spanish, Hebrew comprehension; working on fluency
Religion
Jewish
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied
Ethnicity
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Hebrew ,
Spanish ,
Spanish, Hebrew comprehension; working on fluency
Religion
Jewish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Compassion Focused
- Creative artists
- Culturally Sensitive
- Existential
- Expressive Arts
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Harm Reduction Approaches
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Rivkah Lapidus
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, CGP
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (617) 612-5619
Groups
Thinking (and Talking) About Drinking: etc.
This is an interpersonal, ongoing group for people who are interested in harm reduction, controlled alcohol use, moderation or abstinence. There are two separate groups running concurrently. Moderation of WEED is included. Address core issues such as loneliness, anxiety, grief, perfectionism, as well as drinking behavior. Are they related?. Some psychoeducation . Minimum commitment 8 weeks $50/session. or $400. Initial consult free phone, $175 Zoom Intake if more time is needed (adjustments possible.) Can be reimbursable.
Expertise
Anxiety
Depression
Substance Use
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$50
Group Meets
Every Mon, Wed 6 P.M. - 7:15 P.M.
Location
Rivkah Lapidus, Ph.D. LMHC
Somerville, MA 02144
Email Rivkah Lapidus about this group or call - (617) 612-5619
Group for people who just wanna be in a Group!
Everything is so specialized these days. This kind of therapy treats that diagnosis...we've become so narrow. Group is an exciting space that can be the umbrella for all kinds of people and concerns. Learn from the open exchange of each others' expertise and life experience. Watch group process unfold! You will find similarities and differences and new perspectives. I've been meeting groups on ZOOM and it's actually working!
Email Rivkah Lapidus about this group or call - (617) 612-5619
Location
Additional Location
Boston Area Harm Reduction Therapies
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 612-5619