Therapists in Massachusetts
My approach is to identify dysfunctional patterns and relationships; strengthen coping skills; set healthy boundaries and to focus on personality integration. By examining our patterns of behavior and relationship over time, we set the stage for understanding and identifying the barriers to psychological and emotional growth. ACT, CBT, Mind-Body Stress Reduction strategies emphasized. I am trained as an expressive therapist with a focus on art therapy. MA, CA licensed.
My approach is to identify dysfunctional patterns and relationships; strengthen coping skills; set healthy boundaries and to focus on personality integration. By examining our patterns of behavior and relationship over time, we set the stage for understanding and identifying the barriers to psychological and emotional growth. ACT, CBT, Mind-Body Stress Reduction strategies emphasized. I am trained as an expressive therapist with a focus on art therapy. MA, CA licensed.
With over twenty years of experience in the counseling space, I specialize in ADHD, anxiety, perfectionism, depression, trauma and cultural differences, and am also particularly interested in performance-based stress among high achieving students, athletes and families and the transition to adulthood for young people. Within my role at Windhorse, I also maintain a focus on parent counseling and coaching.
With over twenty years of experience in the counseling space, I specialize in ADHD, anxiety, perfectionism, depression, trauma and cultural differences, and am also particularly interested in performance-based stress among high achieving students, athletes and families and the transition to adulthood for young people. Within my role at Windhorse, I also maintain a focus on parent counseling and coaching.
Karen Oliveira
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Swansea, MA 02777 (Online Only)
Welcome! I believe our problems are related to both environmental and/or internal factors, however we don't need to be the victim of our current or life's circumstances. Our healing resides within each one of us, and all we may need is guidance to help us reach clarity to claim our true power within. The author and M.D., Scott Peck states at the start of his book, The Road Less Traveled, “Life is difficult.” When we experience those difficulties, therapy gives us an outlet to sift through those painful emotions of confusion, fear, sadness, and even hopelessness, but most importantly therapy can help give us a new outlook on life.
Welcome! I believe our problems are related to both environmental and/or internal factors, however we don't need to be the victim of our current or life's circumstances. Our healing resides within each one of us, and all we may need is guidance to help us reach clarity to claim our true power within. The author and M.D., Scott Peck states at the start of his book, The Road Less Traveled, “Life is difficult.” When we experience those difficulties, therapy gives us an outlet to sift through those painful emotions of confusion, fear, sadness, and even hopelessness, but most importantly therapy can help give us a new outlook on life.
Traci M Parsons
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Peabody, MA 01960 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Working with clients is not only my job, its my passion. I work with individuals, families and couples. I work with clients who experience depression, anxiety, trauma, LGBT issues, marriage and family issues and have a concentration with first responders. If we speak on the phone and I do not feel I am skilled in your area of need, I will be happy to try to refer you to another therapist.
Working with clients is not only my job, its my passion. I work with individuals, families and couples. I work with clients who experience depression, anxiety, trauma, LGBT issues, marriage and family issues and have a concentration with first responders. If we speak on the phone and I do not feel I am skilled in your area of need, I will be happy to try to refer you to another therapist.
Denise Rogers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ayer, MA 01432 (Online Only)
In today's world, mental health support is needed more than ever. Mental health IS health. It's time to end the stigma and realize it's okay to not be okay. Finding a therapist can be a daunting process but congratulations on taking the first step! As a therapist, I aim to foster an environment that is warm, collaborative, supportive, and nonjudgmental. I'm a licensed independent clinical social worker in Massachusetts and earned my Masters in Social Work degree from Boston College. I also have a Bachelor's degree in history.
In today's world, mental health support is needed more than ever. Mental health IS health. It's time to end the stigma and realize it's okay to not be okay. Finding a therapist can be a daunting process but congratulations on taking the first step! As a therapist, I aim to foster an environment that is warm, collaborative, supportive, and nonjudgmental. I'm a licensed independent clinical social worker in Massachusetts and earned my Masters in Social Work degree from Boston College. I also have a Bachelor's degree in history.
For me, becoming a therapist required a commitment to my own growth and healing. This, I think, is the most important thing to know about me. Through the process you are about to engage in, I found work that engages me and allows me to feel more myself. Whether you struggle with existential angst, relational tension, depression, anxiety or the trials of life transition, I will collaborate with you to figure out the best way through...for YOU. Training in the theory and practice of social work, psychoanalysis and yoga inform my approach with individuals and couples.
For me, becoming a therapist required a commitment to my own growth and healing. This, I think, is the most important thing to know about me. Through the process you are about to engage in, I found work that engages me and allows me to feel more myself. Whether you struggle with existential angst, relational tension, depression, anxiety or the trials of life transition, I will collaborate with you to figure out the best way through...for YOU. Training in the theory and practice of social work, psychoanalysis and yoga inform my approach with individuals and couples.
Hello, I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, licensed in Massachusetts. I have been working for 27 years. My specialty is working with children, but remote is often not successful with children. I have extensive experience working with women, helping them cope with day-today stresses.
Hello, I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, licensed in Massachusetts. I have been working for 27 years. My specialty is working with children, but remote is often not successful with children. I have extensive experience working with women, helping them cope with day-today stresses.
Steve LaBrie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Springfield, MA 01089 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Feeling depressed, hopeless and overwhelmed? Searching for direction and guidance? I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience who is passionate about helping individuals reach their goals of overcoming life challenges and growing in new ways. I may be able to help you find peace, healing, strength and direction while developing new positive ways of responding to difficult situations.
Feeling depressed, hopeless and overwhelmed? Searching for direction and guidance? I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience who is passionate about helping individuals reach their goals of overcoming life challenges and growing in new ways. I may be able to help you find peace, healing, strength and direction while developing new positive ways of responding to difficult situations.
Kay M Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Watertown, MA 02472 (Online Only)
It will be an honor to work with you. Together we will discuss the best ways to approach the issues you face, and find the path for you to create the life you want. I am moved by the courage of my clients in their journey toward self-discovery and transformation. I value mutuality and collaboration and recognize the importance of a secure attachment in the therapeutic relationship.
It will be an honor to work with you. Together we will discuss the best ways to approach the issues you face, and find the path for you to create the life you want. I am moved by the courage of my clients in their journey toward self-discovery and transformation. I value mutuality and collaboration and recognize the importance of a secure attachment in the therapeutic relationship.
Ellen Quinlan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Marlborough, MA 01752 (Online Only)
Are you experiencing a time in your life where you feel stuck or overwhelmed by life's challenges? This can be a result of specific challenging events such as career struggles, divorce, bereavement, retirement, becoming a new parent or empty nester or generally feeling that your life has come to an impasse and you don't know what action to take next. Sometimes people feel they have been leading a life that has been difficult since childhood, often as a result of loss or traumatic events. This can result in feeling disconnected from your authentic self and other people.
Are you experiencing a time in your life where you feel stuck or overwhelmed by life's challenges? This can be a result of specific challenging events such as career struggles, divorce, bereavement, retirement, becoming a new parent or empty nester or generally feeling that your life has come to an impasse and you don't know what action to take next. Sometimes people feel they have been leading a life that has been difficult since childhood, often as a result of loss or traumatic events. This can result in feeling disconnected from your authentic self and other people.
Welcome! Everyone has resources and strengths that can enhance one's life and relationships. People who contact me often feel overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, ashamed, or burdened in some way. I will help you to identify and use your unique resources to address particular challenges and to create the life you choose to live.
Welcome! Everyone has resources and strengths that can enhance one's life and relationships. People who contact me often feel overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, ashamed, or burdened in some way. I will help you to identify and use your unique resources to address particular challenges and to create the life you choose to live.
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Currently accepting new clients for individual and couples counseling. Are anxiety, stress, relationship issues and negative patterns keeping you from enjoying life? My door is open to those looking to take the first step. When seeking therapy it is often challenging to find someone you “click” with. My approach to therapy is to bring authenticity, humor and acceptance into session, meeting you where you are emotionally and creating an environment where you can feel safe and validated. I offer in person and Telehealth for teens 12+ and adults, couples as well as guidance for parents.
Currently accepting new clients for individual and couples counseling. Are anxiety, stress, relationship issues and negative patterns keeping you from enjoying life? My door is open to those looking to take the first step. When seeking therapy it is often challenging to find someone you “click” with. My approach to therapy is to bring authenticity, humor and acceptance into session, meeting you where you are emotionally and creating an environment where you can feel safe and validated. I offer in person and Telehealth for teens 12+ and adults, couples as well as guidance for parents.
Over 30 years of experience has taught me a lot about how to best help the people I see. In my work, I try to listen, with empathy and respect, and to understand what has happened that has brought someone to my office. Clients often find that being able to talk freely in a safe, confidential relationship gives them relief and helps them to develop a clearer sense of the challenges they are facing. Together, the client and I identify the important stressors and conflicts and work on developing strengths and strategies to help cope better.
Over 30 years of experience has taught me a lot about how to best help the people I see. In my work, I try to listen, with empathy and respect, and to understand what has happened that has brought someone to my office. Clients often find that being able to talk freely in a safe, confidential relationship gives them relief and helps them to develop a clearer sense of the challenges they are facing. Together, the client and I identify the important stressors and conflicts and work on developing strengths and strategies to help cope better.
Maya Gengarelli Ribot
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Millbury, MA 01527
You’re an over thinker and a deep feeler. You have a habit of putting others first and it's starting to take a toll on your body - Racing thoughts, sleepless nights, dwelling on things from yesterday, that flutter in your belly...You know all the things that should make it better but you feel frozen and unable to take action. Maybe you've tried talk therapy before but you still don’t FEEL different. You’ve been feeling this yuck in your body for a while now and you’re finally ready to do something about it.
You’re an over thinker and a deep feeler. You have a habit of putting others first and it's starting to take a toll on your body - Racing thoughts, sleepless nights, dwelling on things from yesterday, that flutter in your belly...You know all the things that should make it better but you feel frozen and unable to take action. Maybe you've tried talk therapy before but you still don’t FEEL different. You’ve been feeling this yuck in your body for a while now and you’re finally ready to do something about it.
I am a pediatric psychologist with over 10 years of experience working with children, families, schools, and providers to better understand the unique needs of each child. I have expertise in conducting neuropsychological assessments of intellectual functioning, attention, learning, and other cognitive skills to provide diagnostic clarification and treatment recommendations. I strive to provide compassionate care and help each child work toward reaching their full potential.
I am a pediatric psychologist with over 10 years of experience working with children, families, schools, and providers to better understand the unique needs of each child. I have expertise in conducting neuropsychological assessments of intellectual functioning, attention, learning, and other cognitive skills to provide diagnostic clarification and treatment recommendations. I strive to provide compassionate care and help each child work toward reaching their full potential.
I primarily learned using a Cognitive-Behavioral Model (learned through the Beck Institute), but have since incorporated more Mindfulness-based and Humanistic approaches to my work.
I primarily learned using a Cognitive-Behavioral Model (learned through the Beck Institute), but have since incorporated more Mindfulness-based and Humanistic approaches to my work.
Ada Gunning
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Somerville, MA 02145 (Online Only)
I take a comprehensive approach to helping my clients feel better. For many people, therapy is episodic. We arrive at therapy when we need to overcome a momentary setback, learn or re-learn how to manage negative feelings, work through paralyzing indecision, manage grief, and clarify our goals, among other reasons. I believe in supporting clients in finding their own inner guide, coping skills, community resources, and social supports so that their path to feeling better is in their own hands. I particularly enjoy helping couples better understand and communicate around feelings and behaviors.
I take a comprehensive approach to helping my clients feel better. For many people, therapy is episodic. We arrive at therapy when we need to overcome a momentary setback, learn or re-learn how to manage negative feelings, work through paralyzing indecision, manage grief, and clarify our goals, among other reasons. I believe in supporting clients in finding their own inner guide, coping skills, community resources, and social supports so that their path to feeling better is in their own hands. I particularly enjoy helping couples better understand and communicate around feelings and behaviors.
Emily Maple
Psychologist, PhD, MPH
Verified Verified
Great Barrington, MA 01230
Waitlist for new clients
With a warm, practical style, aimed to enhance and maintain both short- and long-term change, I collaborate with individuals to help navigate life’s challenges. I focus on collaboration and fostering a nonjudgmental relationship by meeting clients where they are and adapting treatment to fit individual needs.
With a warm, practical style, aimed to enhance and maintain both short- and long-term change, I collaborate with individuals to help navigate life’s challenges. I focus on collaboration and fostering a nonjudgmental relationship by meeting clients where they are and adapting treatment to fit individual needs.
Accepting New Clients / For the past fifteen years it has been my privilege and honor to have worked with numerous clients in assisting them on their journey toward self-healing. I have worked diligently to help each of them better understand whatever issues have impacted the quality of their life and have taught them coping skills using primarily cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as other helpful modalities such as Mindfulness and Psychodynamic Therapy. I have observed that these modalities have aided my clients in setting goals and improved their ability to function more effectively in life. I welcome you.
Accepting New Clients / For the past fifteen years it has been my privilege and honor to have worked with numerous clients in assisting them on their journey toward self-healing. I have worked diligently to help each of them better understand whatever issues have impacted the quality of their life and have taught them coping skills using primarily cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as other helpful modalities such as Mindfulness and Psychodynamic Therapy. I have observed that these modalities have aided my clients in setting goals and improved their ability to function more effectively in life. I welcome you.
Life, at times, seems confusing and difficult. We find ourselves plagued by the past, anxious about the future, or overwhelmed by the stresses of today. Sometimes we feel all of these at once. Seeking help can be a hard thing to do, but seeking help is a courageous first step in making life better. Having worked in the health care and corporate sectors, and having served in the military, I understand some of the challenges you may be facing.
Life, at times, seems confusing and difficult. We find ourselves plagued by the past, anxious about the future, or overwhelmed by the stresses of today. Sometimes we feel all of these at once. Seeking help can be a hard thing to do, but seeking help is a courageous first step in making life better. Having worked in the health care and corporate sectors, and having served in the military, I understand some of the challenges you may be facing.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Massachusetts who prioritize treating:
91% | Anxiety |
86% | Depression |
74% | Relationship Issues |
72% | Self Esteem |
67% | Coping Skills |
66% | Trauma and PTSD |
65% | Stress |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
86% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
61% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
59% | Optum |
How Therapists in Massachusetts see their clients
58% | In Person and Online | |
42% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
81% | Female | |
18% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Massachusetts?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.