Leslie Donovan Shakespeare
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Melrose, MA 02176
Let's Connect (617) 431-4707
I enjoy helping individuals and couples overcome whatever is preventing them from experiencing greater health, emotional well-being and fulfillment in their lives. For over 28 years, as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, I have provided counseling to clients dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, life transitions, loss, recovery issues, career change, as well as creative blocks. In addition to my clinical expertise, I bring warmth, compassion and humor to each session, along with a deep respect for clients' strengths and experiences.
In therapy we will explore if any patterns of thinking, feeling and/or behaving, along with any external factors, may be blocking you from achieving your goals. As you become aware of these habitual responses and the role they may have played, you can experience greater self-acceptance and live more fully and effectively in the present.
Therapy is based on creating a safe, collaborative relationship. I will focus our work on your specific needs, drawing upon a variety of approaches, including psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, family systems, solutions-focused, meditation, and coaching. I am happy to talk with you to explore how we can work together.
Call or Email Leslie Donovan Shakespeare now for a free 15 minute consultation - (617) 431-4707
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $120
- Couple Sessions $165
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- Out of Network
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (617) 431-4707
Leslie Donovan Shakespeare
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Massachusetts / 1030393 Leslie Donovan Shakespeare
- Attended Simmons Graduate School of Social Work, MSW, Graduated 1996
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Emotional Disturbance
- Self Esteem
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Academic and Creative Performance Problems
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infertility
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Recovery from Alcholism and ACOA
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Hispanic and Latino
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Hispanic and Latino
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Creative Blocks (Writing and Performing Arts)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Existential
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Feminist
- Gottman Method
- Humanistic
- Imago
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Positive Psychology
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Self-acupressure (Emotional Freedom Technique)
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Additional Location
Arlington, MA 02474
(617) 431-4707Nearby Areas
Counties
Neighborhoods
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Leslie Donovan Shakespeare
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW