Expressive Arts Therapists in Allston, MA

The therapy session is a time and space one sets aside to focus on self. To be with self. And to build one’s self. It can be challenging to reflect on patterns, thoughts and emotions, relationships, past events and/or change, but it can also be transformative and rewarding. My role as your therapist is to witness your process and to reflect back with you along the way. The therapeutic relationship is an essential piece of my practice and is built on honesty, trust, empathy, and compassion.

Are you looking for a space to feel seen and heard? To show up as your full, unapologetic, authentic self? Or to discover who that person is or what is serving as a barrier to your wellbeing? With a background in expressive arts therapies, I lean into the arts and other creative therapies, to help individuals navigate life's challenges. I currently work with BIPOC adults to provide a safe space to manage difficult emotions, heal from past hurts, and work towards thriving as your best self. I am committed to providing holistic and culturally competent care, and deeply believe in the interconnectedness of the mind and body.

Hey Sis! As a Black therapist to high-achieving executive women of color in both corporate and creative spaces, I see you coming up against both cultural and societal pressures. You're wearing all those hats with the S on your chest and the superwoman cape on. I know you're tired and that's ok! You may feel stretched thin and the weight of responsibilities burdensome. Trying to be everything to everybody is hard and highly unrealistic. There's a need for a new paradigm shift and the shift starts with you. Let's shift towards greater clarity in purpose, work and life harmony, peace inside, pure joy, healing, and ultimate FREEDOM.

I’m a firm believer that you don’t need to wait until things get really bad to start therapy. If you're a college student, young adult, or professional dealing with anxiety, depression, gender and sexual identity, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or relationship issues, you're not alone! I take a warm, collaborative approach to identify and resolve patterns that keep you feeling stuck. The foundation of my work is an identity-affirming approach that positions you as the expert of your own experience. I am also specially trained in couples therapy and work with clients in traditional and non-traditional relationship styles.

Schedule a session today! I am passionate about and experienced in working with survivors of abuse and complex trauma, the LGBTQ+ community, and issues related to oppression and activism. My work is deeply grounded in anti-oppression and equity, and the belief that therapy is about empowerment, permission to be and celebration of our authentic selves, and ultimately turning our pain into our purpose.

Nikki works with children and adults of all backgrounds, specializing in LGBTQIA+, couples therapy and polyamory, parenting/co-parenting, children with special needs, immigrants and international students, and Asian mental health. She has experience with a wide range of issues including anxiety, communication, self-image, people pleasing, personal growth, embodiment, relational issues, boundary setting, neurodivergent and queer experiences, racial trauma, etc. Her therapeutic approach is creative and relational, and she provides language-specific care in both English and Mandarin Chinese.

Life is inherently uncertain, and with that comes challenges. You're not alone in navigating those challenges and I am here to help support you along the way. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, National Certified Counselor, and Registered Drama Therapist. Drama Therapy uses your story, the roles you play in your life, and metaphor to help process topics beyond just talking about them. I work with adults and couples with anxiety, depression, women’s issues, OCD, relationship challenges, life transitions, work/life balance, and family issues. Book a complimentary 15 minute consult by reaching out to me here on Psychology Today.

Akshita Desore is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who offers Tele-therapy. She works with individuals across the lifespan with a focus on young adults. Most of her work involves working with clients facing life transitions, anxiety, grief/loss, and self-doubt. Akshita is particularly passionate about serving students, working professionals, and immigrants.Akshita’s approach is rooted in Expressive Arts Therapy, the use of arts to reconnect with our creativity and use our intuition and imagination. She works with clients to explore ways to become more present, accept and navigate emotions and develop meaningful relationships.

Are you looking to find relief from your daily struggles? A nurturing therapeutic relationship can help you uncover the self-love, acceptance, and resilience needed to grow and change. With deep respect for your uniqueness and wisdom, this relationship can inspire and act as the catalyst for progress. My work with clients is centered around creating emotional intelligence and a deeper understanding of underlying experiences and core beliefs.

Do you ever feel like things might never get better? Do you struggle to feel proud of yourself, comfortable with your body, or joyful? I'm here to tell you that your negative beliefs about yourself can change, your intense emotions can diminish, and the past does define your present or future. I'm a trauma therapist specializing in EMDR, Expressive Arts Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I enjoy working with adults who have survived recent and childhood trauma. My goal is to help you gain clarity, manage your symptoms, and develop a more positive relationship with yourself and all the younger versions of you.

I offer a non-judgemental and therapeutic space for adults looking to improve their well being. If you're struggling with feelings of sadness, lack of motivation, or feeling overwhelmed, I am here to help. I work with creative and resilient clients that are interested in better understanding their emotions and behaviors. Once we've improved understanding, it is then possible to learn and strengthen skills that will help in everyday life for countless years.

Struggling with life transitions, creative ruts, and relationships are difficult in any situation but especially so if you do not follow the heteronormative path. It can be difficult to open up to someone when you are not certain that they understand Queer and Alternative relationship structures. I use an individualized approach with each client to build a therapeutic relationship based on specific goals. I focus my work around issues regarding LGBTQ+, sexuality, non-binary and transgender, complex relationships, power dynamics, sexual health, BDSM/Kink, and other dynamics.

I invite you to “get curious” about yourself and what has contributed to your current challenges. Curiosity is essential to finding meaning and connection with others and ourselves. I will work with you to open up to uncertainty and learn to coexist with your uncomfortable thoughts and feelings in order to strengthen your relationship with yourself and others. You are not a problem to be fixed; you are a whole, complex, and amazing person. I look forward to helping you to open up to your innate gifts.