I practice from a relational psychodynamic orientation and integrate aspects of cognitive behavioral and narrative psychotherapy in my approach. This means that our work together will consist of identifying the patterns in how you relate to other people and to yourself and working to change those patterns, allowing for more fulfilling interpersonal relationships and a discarding of unhelpful ways of being. I am committed to understanding the dynamics of power and oppression and the ways I can he...
I specialize in helping people who are struggling with eating disorders, self-esteem, and trauma. I take a warm, collaborative and holistic approach to help you better understand yourself, un-learn old ways of being, and develop the capacity to manage all that life brings. Together, at a pace you are comfortable with, we can explore places in your life where you feel stuck, and move towards the life you want to live. My goal is to help you find peace within yourself and with your body....
Hello, I'm Michael. With 27 years of professional experience, I am licensed in Massachusetts, Maryland, Vermont, and Arizona. My journey in mental health care has given me the privilege of helping clients navigate through various challenges, including stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting concerns. I also have a deep specialization in supporting individuals and families dealing with cancer at all stages, providing a compassionate space for them to process and heal...
Hello, I'm Lu! With over 15 years of experience in counseling and human services, my goal is to help you create a better quality of life. I believe in a collaborative approach to therapy, where we work together to identify and address the challenges you're facing. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, addiction, or navigating a major life transition, I'm here to support you every step of the way. Let's work together to build the life you deserve....
As a therapist, I am passionate about nurturing and empowering each person's inner healer. Our work together is grounded in a collaborative, strengths based approach as we navigate life's challenges, successes, and everything in between. I have extensive experience across various settings—intimate partner violence services, LGBTQIA street youth, residential treatment, international work, schools, and private practice— and have worked with people from all races and ethnicities, sexualities, gende...
Ellie Mental Health Medford is excited to serve and support clients of all ages and backgrounds. We currently have talented clinicians with immediate availability! You are welcome to come into our office to see your clinician in-person. We're in close walking distance from Tufts University, and conveniently located just off of the Alewife Brook and Mystic Valley Parkways, with plenty of car and bike parking! We also are happy to provide Telehealth services, for those that prefer the comfort of t...
Hello, I'm Viergelie, a clinical social worker licensed in Massachusetts with an MSW. I truly enjoy working with people and am dedicated to providing therapy and support that empowers my clients to see challenges as opportunities for growth. My counseling style is warm and interactive, and I believe in treating everyone with the utmost respect and compassion. I specialize in a variety of areas including anger management, anxiety, depression, family relationships, life transitions, multicultu...
Choosing the right therapist can make all the difference. Making the decision to seek out counseling is difficult enough. Crooked Tree Counseling is a group of psychotherapists who are committed to making the counseling experience a satisfying and successful one. From your first contact with us through your psychotherapy, we focus on creating positive working relationships from which healthy change can arise. We offer counseling, consultation and supervision. Located in Central Square Cambridg...
Heather Thompson-Brenner, Ph.D., is a Harvard-trained clinical psychologist and researcher in psychotherapy outcome. She uses the therapeutic methods that are best supported by research, in a warm, supportive environment. She has specialized training in exposure and response prevention (ERP), cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), psychodynamic psychotherapy, and narrative therapy. Intensive, short-term, and long-term options are available. Her specialties include anxiety disorders, eating disorders,...
My approach to psychotherapy is person-centered, tailoring the therapy to the unique needs and lived experiences of each client. I draw primarily from psychodynamic therapies, with attention to the neurobiology of trauma and attachment. I also integrate narrative practices to help clients reauthor the stories they tell about their lives, and cognitive-behavioral practices to help transform insight into strategies for change. My style is authentic, non-judgmental, and warm, and I work with client...
I believe that the most profound healing happens in connection with others. I utilize a psychodynamic, client-centered approach which prioritizes connecting meaningfully with my clients on their own terms, and allowing my client's needs to drive the direction of therapy. I draw on my training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and family / couples therapy to enrich my work with individuals. I am a postgraduate Fellow at Clinical Alliance Services, LLC and ...
Therapy is an opportunity to make meaning of our experiences and achieve agency in the here and now. My goal is to partner and collaborate with my clients in that process. I am deeply interested in how we tell the stories of our lives and use those stories to cope, make sense of reality, and understand ourselves. Grounded in trauma-informed psychodynamic and relational practice, I draw from cognitive behavioral, narrative, and mindfulness therapies, with a particular belief in the importance of ...
Hi there! Many of my clients come to me wanting to work through a particular challenge in their life. What they often learn is this requires caring for themselves in a new way, and can involve addressing something they've been avoiding. Clients I've worked with are deeply introspective, balance their logical and emotional side, and are eager to understand their patterns and behaviors. Some are resistant to feel and share more deeply, however all are open to trying new things, including new wa...
Hello, Iâm Crystal, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 12 years of experience in the mental health field. I hold a Masterâs degree in Social Work from the University of Georgia and specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness Therapy. My professional focus is on supporting women, teenagers, and young adults as they navigate lifeâs complexities. With a deep-rooted passion for understanding the intricacies of the human mind, I am committed to walking alongside y...
I consider my work with you to be a collaborative partnership centered on your strengths, values, and cultural contexts. In session I am always myself- creative, curious, compassionate, and open to anything you bring to the table. I also like to use humor because life often gives us a lot to laugh at. I don't believe that meaningful work has to be serious all of the time. I typically have a more active style of therapy and will use each session to explore and understand who you are at your core,...
Susan Chamandy is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW). She primarily uses a psychodynamic approach in her counseling work to help clients gain a better understanding of themselves – their feelings, thoughts, behaviors and priorities – and to help clients identify and harness their personal strengths to make lasting change.She includes other approaches in her work, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems therapy, and mindfulness, when needed. Her priority i...
The mission of the HumanKind Family & Self-Care & Development Center, LLC is to offer heart-centered healing arts and services, in social education and support, that enhance individual and family development across the lifespan....
My therapeutic orientation is guided by a psychodynamic, relational approach that emphasizes trust-building and collaboration. I draw on a range of modalities to meet my clients’ needs, including narrative therapy, cognitive-behavioral, and motivational interviewing techniques. I believe treatment should be rooted in a client’s strengths and network of relationships. My approach is anchored in Liberation Health with an explicit anti-oppressive, intersectional, feminist lens, including identifyin...
Collaborative Insight Counseling Associates (CICA) was created to make culturally sensitive mental health care accessible to the exceedingly diverse population of the Metro Boston area. We endeavor to provide high-quality, insight-oriented therapy, that is both culturally responsive and adaptable, to meet the multitude of clinical needs of our clients. Much of our clinical team prides itself in being multi-cultural and multi-lingual, while also having an expertise in a wide range of treatment ap...
Hello, I'm Joelle. My journey in social work and counseling began in 2008 during my graduate studies at Boston College. I started my career in a men's medium security prison in Massachusetts, where I provided individual and group therapy to vulnerable incarcerated individuals facing mental health challenges. This experience shaped my understanding of resilience and the importance of mental health support in difficult circumstances. After several years in correctional mental health, I transit...