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Zaira Owen Boylan
Counselor, LMHC, RDT
(339) 500-7121
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Zaira Owen Boylan

Counselor, LMHC, RDT

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1 Endorsed
115 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA 02474
(339) 500-7121
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As the world continues to spiral into chaos, hate and despair, it can be hard to feel like an actual real person living your actual real life. I get that! And if you are willing, I'm ready to be there with you in it. While one hour in a comfortable office might not make the horrors abate, it can remind you that you're a human being who lives in a body. So whether you live completely in your head and outside your body, everything feels like its just too much, or this is not even the body you've contracted with I want to help you find your repeating patterns of behavior, thoughts, and feelings, and ask if they are ready to transform.
As a drama therapist, I use role play, improvisation and projection techniques to help clients find the space they need to process negative beliefs they have accumulated about themselves due to trauma and societal pressures. I also use Internal Family Systems to identify what our different parts are and help you to work with them rather than against them.
Regardless if you choose to reach out to me or decide that you'd rather seek support elsewhere, I hope that you find what it is you need or at least what you are looking for. But if any of that resonates I'm here and I'd love to chat.
Call or Zaira Owen Boylan now for a free 15 minute consultation - (339) 500-7121

My Practice at a Glance

Available in-person

BEATS

115 Massachusetts Avenue

Arlington, MA 02474 map

 (339) 500-7121
My website
I work in-person, weekdays between 9:30-6. Consults are scheduled by our admin assistant.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Transgender and LGBTQ+ 
$200 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (339) 500-7121
Photo of Zaira Owen Boylan, Counselor, LMHC, RDT

My Practice at a Glance

Available in-person

BEATS

115 Massachusetts Avenue

Arlington, MA 02474 map

 (339) 500-7121
My website
I work in-person, weekdays between 9:30-6. Consults are scheduled by our admin assistant.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Transgender and LGBTQ+ 
$200 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $200
  • Couple Sessions $200
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Harvard Pilgrim
  • Optum
  • Tufts
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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We provide sliding scale for individuals who cannot pay out of pocket. Please reach out if you are concerned about your ability to pay and we will work with you to make therapy affordable.
Photo of Zaira Owen Boylan, Counselor, LMHC, RDT
Zaira Owen Boylan
Counselor, LMHC, RDT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (339) 500-7121
"
We provide sliding scale for individuals who cannot pay out of pocket. Please reach out if you are concerned about your ability to pay and we will work with you to make therapy affordable.
Photo of Zaira Owen Boylan, Counselor, LMHC, RDT
Zaira Owen Boylan
Counselor, LMHC, RDT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (339) 500-7121

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Massachusetts / LMHC10003653 Zaira Owen Boylan

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 4 years
  • Attended Lesely University, MA of Mental Health Counseling and Drama Therapy, Graduated 2022

    • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with National Drama Therapy Association 955 / 2025
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I have 5 years of experience working with the queer population and exploring identity. I'm licensed in MA and have 3 years of training in Developmental Transformations.
Photo of Zaira Owen Boylan, Counselor, LMHC, RDT
Zaira Owen Boylan
Counselor, LMHC, RDT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (339) 500-7121
"
I have 5 years of experience working with the queer population and exploring identity. I'm licensed in MA and have 3 years of training in Developmental Transformations.
Photo of Zaira Owen Boylan, Counselor, LMHC, RDT
Zaira Owen Boylan
Counselor, LMHC, RDT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (339) 500-7121

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Transgender
  • LGBTQ+

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Suicidal Ideation
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I work with clients dealing with trauma and internalized negative self beliefs. During our work together I will attempt to identify the repeating patterns in your life and the narrative that you have around these things. From there I encourage us to play with these things and find the ways in which we can think about it differently.
Photo of Zaira Owen Boylan, Counselor, LMHC, RDT
Zaira Owen Boylan
Counselor, LMHC, RDT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (339) 500-7121
"
I work with clients dealing with trauma and internalized negative self beliefs. During our work together I will attempt to identify the repeating patterns in your life and the narrative that you have around these things. From there I encourage us to play with these things and find the ways in which we can think about it differently.
Photo of Zaira Owen Boylan, Counselor, LMHC, RDT
Zaira Owen Boylan
Counselor, LMHC, RDT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (339) 500-7121

Endorsement

Emily Lunardi
Emily Lunardi
Counselor, LMHC, RDT
Zaira's uses her inherent playfulness, in combination with with her knowledgeable and trauma-focused therapeutic approach, and creates space where clients can truly see themselves and build a life that feels meaningful.

Client Focus

Age

Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Queer Allied

Age

Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Queer Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Existential
  • Expressive Arts
  • Humanistic
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Narrative
  • Play Therapy
  • Trauma Focused
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I use a form of drama therapy known as developmental transformations in my practice. I begin by collecting a history and trying to understand what repeating patterns show up in your life. From there, we begin to engage with the instabilities that arise from those patterns through improvised and embodied play. This will help you to react in new ways when triggers arise in daily life.
Photo of Zaira Owen Boylan, Counselor, LMHC, RDT
Zaira Owen Boylan
Counselor, LMHC, RDT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (339) 500-7121
"
I use a form of drama therapy known as developmental transformations in my practice. I begin by collecting a history and trying to understand what repeating patterns show up in your life. From there, we begin to engage with the instabilities that arise from those patterns through improvised and embodied play. This will help you to react in new ways when triggers arise in daily life.
Photo of Zaira Owen Boylan, Counselor, LMHC, RDT
Zaira Owen Boylan
Counselor, LMHC, RDT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (339) 500-7121

Location

Primary Location

BEATS

115 Massachusetts Avenue

Arlington, MA 02474

(339) 500-7121

Email me

My website

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

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I work in-person, weekdays between 9:30-6. Consults are scheduled by our admin assistant.
Photo of Zaira Owen Boylan, Counselor, LMHC, RDT
Zaira Owen Boylan
Counselor, LMHC, RDT
Call for a free consultation now - (339) 500-7121
"
I work in-person, weekdays between 9:30-6. Consults are scheduled by our admin assistant.
Photo of Zaira Owen Boylan, Counselor, LMHC, RDT
Zaira Owen Boylan
Counselor, LMHC, RDT
Call for a free consultation now - (339) 500-7121