Narrative Therapists in Allston, MA
The Community Clinic
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Allston, MA 02134 (Online Only)
The Community Clinic (formerly Boston ASAP) aims to provide the best and most accessible mental health and wellness outpatient services for all ages through a variety of individual, family, couple, and group therapy programs. The Community Clinic brings decades of outpatient mental health services and continues to expand valuable services, including partnering with Doc Wayne for innovative youth mental health services.
The Community Clinic (formerly Boston ASAP) aims to provide the best and most accessible mental health and wellness outpatient services for all ages through a variety of individual, family, couple, and group therapy programs. The Community Clinic brings decades of outpatient mental health services and continues to expand valuable services, including partnering with Doc Wayne for innovative youth mental health services.
Sometimes it is the devastation of a break up that leads us to searching for a new therapist. Whether its a long-term relationship or a short-term situationship, saying goodbye to a person we are attached to is traumatic. We are left craving support, connection, and someone to guide us down the path of “what just happened?” As social creatures, we need companionship and we want answers. Relationship endings are also new beginnings.
Sometimes it is the devastation of a break up that leads us to searching for a new therapist. Whether its a long-term relationship or a short-term situationship, saying goodbye to a person we are attached to is traumatic. We are left craving support, connection, and someone to guide us down the path of “what just happened?” As social creatures, we need companionship and we want answers. Relationship endings are also new beginnings.
McArdle Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW, LMSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Allston, MA 02134 (Online Only)
Accepting help is an incredibly brave step. If you are feeling as though something in your life needs to change and don't know where to begin, therapy is the best space to figure it out. This is an opportunity to prioritize your needs in order to heal and grow. Let me help guide you through this endeavor. My practice welcomes adult clients (18+) from all walks of life.
Accepting help is an incredibly brave step. If you are feeling as though something in your life needs to change and don't know where to begin, therapy is the best space to figure it out. This is an opportunity to prioritize your needs in order to heal and grow. Let me help guide you through this endeavor. My practice welcomes adult clients (18+) from all walks of life.
Dedicating time and attention to our own needs can feel overwhelming for so many of us. My goal is to support and challenge you as you jump into the journey of self-advocacy and compassion. I work alongside you as you come through the moments that feel endless, the emotions that feel confusing, and the thoughts that feel overpowering. Together, we can identify strategies to find clarity within your emotions.
Dedicating time and attention to our own needs can feel overwhelming for so many of us. My goal is to support and challenge you as you jump into the journey of self-advocacy and compassion. I work alongside you as you come through the moments that feel endless, the emotions that feel confusing, and the thoughts that feel overpowering. Together, we can identify strategies to find clarity within your emotions.
Katherine O'brien
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Allston, MA 02134 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am currently taking referrals for a waitlist which may be 6 months or longer. If you would like to be added to the waitlist please send me an email. I recognize that individuals seek mental health counseling for a variety of reasons. Thus, it is my mission to provide individualized treatment to help you meet your mental health goals. From daily stressors associated with social injustice and COVID to managing chronic and persistent mental illness, I look forward to joining you on your journey to your optimal mental health.
I am currently taking referrals for a waitlist which may be 6 months or longer. If you would like to be added to the waitlist please send me an email. I recognize that individuals seek mental health counseling for a variety of reasons. Thus, it is my mission to provide individualized treatment to help you meet your mental health goals. From daily stressors associated with social injustice and COVID to managing chronic and persistent mental illness, I look forward to joining you on your journey to your optimal mental health.
Analisa Savini
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Allston, MA 02134 (Online Only)
Analisa is a Licensed Independent Certified Social Worker (LICSW) in Boston, MA. She specializes in treating individuals who struggle with addiction, codependency, and complex trauma. Analisa empowers her clients to step into their strength and healing using a holistic and humanistic perspective. She is excited to work with motivated individuals from all walks of life. As an advocate for social justice, Analisa recognizes the intersectionality that exists between race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, faith, and socioeconomic status with individual treatment concerns. She prioritizes emotional safety for her clients.
Analisa is a Licensed Independent Certified Social Worker (LICSW) in Boston, MA. She specializes in treating individuals who struggle with addiction, codependency, and complex trauma. Analisa empowers her clients to step into their strength and healing using a holistic and humanistic perspective. She is excited to work with motivated individuals from all walks of life. As an advocate for social justice, Analisa recognizes the intersectionality that exists between race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, faith, and socioeconomic status with individual treatment concerns. She prioritizes emotional safety for her clients.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who values individualized, person-centered psychotherapy where the therapeutic relationship is the catalyst for change, growth, and healing. I have worked with varying age groups across residential, in-home, and outpatient settings. I specialize in treating adolescents, young adults, and adults struggling with OCD, substance use, depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem issues, relationship challenges, and difficult life circumstances.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who values individualized, person-centered psychotherapy where the therapeutic relationship is the catalyst for change, growth, and healing. I have worked with varying age groups across residential, in-home, and outpatient settings. I specialize in treating adolescents, young adults, and adults struggling with OCD, substance use, depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem issues, relationship challenges, and difficult life circumstances.
Helen Ni
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Allston, MA 02134 (Online Only)
Although the road to wellness is not linear, there is hope, and change is possible. Depression and anxiety, worry, stress, and feeling overwhelmed- these are all familiar concerns and normal in the human experience. We've all experienced it. Sometimes they can be difficult to manage and that's when talk therapy can be incredibly useful. But most important: I'm glad you're here. Let's build a collaborative therapeutic relationship.
Although the road to wellness is not linear, there is hope, and change is possible. Depression and anxiety, worry, stress, and feeling overwhelmed- these are all familiar concerns and normal in the human experience. We've all experienced it. Sometimes they can be difficult to manage and that's when talk therapy can be incredibly useful. But most important: I'm glad you're here. Let's build a collaborative therapeutic relationship.
Margaret Fasolo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Allston, MA 02134 (Online Only)
I am accepting new clients. Often, people have difficulty finding treatment that meets their needs. As a licensed independent clinical social worker, I have provided therapy for adolescents, adults and members of LGBTQ+ community for over fourteen years. I have certification in working with people with substance use disorders. I also specifically treat people with neurological disorders.
I am accepting new clients. Often, people have difficulty finding treatment that meets their needs. As a licensed independent clinical social worker, I have provided therapy for adolescents, adults and members of LGBTQ+ community for over fourteen years. I have certification in working with people with substance use disorders. I also specifically treat people with neurological disorders.
In person clients preferred. Similar to life therapy is a journey. And with all journeys, nobody deserves to go at it alone. I offer a safe and supportive space for self exploration and healing. My practice is strongly eclectic, art therapy based, and person-centered. Therapy is a collaborative process and together we will find the best interventions to tailor to your unique needs, as I believe the most successful journeys are done as a team. You are the expert and I am here to support you with unconditional positive regard and provide the tools you need as you navigate your journey.
In person clients preferred. Similar to life therapy is a journey. And with all journeys, nobody deserves to go at it alone. I offer a safe and supportive space for self exploration and healing. My practice is strongly eclectic, art therapy based, and person-centered. Therapy is a collaborative process and together we will find the best interventions to tailor to your unique needs, as I believe the most successful journeys are done as a team. You are the expert and I am here to support you with unconditional positive regard and provide the tools you need as you navigate your journey.
Roxana Albut Sahlean
Counselor, MEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Allston, MA 02134
Waitlist for new clients
If you are here, I believe you can see, even if not clearly, that there are other - better - possibilities for you. I do not think of psychotherapy as the process of eliminating illness, rather that of creating health. Receiving a diagnosis may provide a measure of relief, but in the end it is just a description of symptoms. The real work, in my mind, is that of discovering your true potential and actualizing it. I consider it an honor and privilege to be invited as guide on such a journey, whether you come to me as a patient suffering from depression, anxiety or grief, or as a therapist looking for guidance and supervision.
If you are here, I believe you can see, even if not clearly, that there are other - better - possibilities for you. I do not think of psychotherapy as the process of eliminating illness, rather that of creating health. Receiving a diagnosis may provide a measure of relief, but in the end it is just a description of symptoms. The real work, in my mind, is that of discovering your true potential and actualizing it. I consider it an honor and privilege to be invited as guide on such a journey, whether you come to me as a patient suffering from depression, anxiety or grief, or as a therapist looking for guidance and supervision.
Whitney Lew
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPCC, CCH
Verified Verified
Allston, MA 02134 (Online Only)
In these times of uncertainty and change, I am offering a space of hope and connection. I believe that therapy is a space to be seen and valued - a space to slow down, reflect, and engage in vulnerability. I understand the unique challenges faced by POC and immigrants, such as navigating cultural differences, acculturation stress, and intergenerational conflicts. In addition, I have a focus on working with college students and working professionals. In our work, we'll explore how cultural factors intersect with your mental health - nurturing a strong sense of identity and helping you to navigate life's complexities.
In these times of uncertainty and change, I am offering a space of hope and connection. I believe that therapy is a space to be seen and valued - a space to slow down, reflect, and engage in vulnerability. I understand the unique challenges faced by POC and immigrants, such as navigating cultural differences, acculturation stress, and intergenerational conflicts. In addition, I have a focus on working with college students and working professionals. In our work, we'll explore how cultural factors intersect with your mental health - nurturing a strong sense of identity and helping you to navigate life's complexities.
Raphael Apter
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Allston, MA 02134 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
How do we remain hopeful with so much uncertainty, inequality, and suffering in the world? How do we take care of ourselves while also supporting others? How do we practice compassion? How do we accept those parts of ourselves (and of others) that are so often judged by our society? These are some of the kinds of questions I often pose to clients as we explore how our individually-lived experiences, coupled with larger historic and systemic trends, often influence the ways we understand and feel about our lives. My work with clients is rooted in a greater commitment to social justice issues.
How do we remain hopeful with so much uncertainty, inequality, and suffering in the world? How do we take care of ourselves while also supporting others? How do we practice compassion? How do we accept those parts of ourselves (and of others) that are so often judged by our society? These are some of the kinds of questions I often pose to clients as we explore how our individually-lived experiences, coupled with larger historic and systemic trends, often influence the ways we understand and feel about our lives. My work with clients is rooted in a greater commitment to social justice issues.
Eliana Freeman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Allston, MA 02134
Not accepting new clients
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or anxious? Hoping to talk through and better understand patterns you notice? I am here and trained to help. We will work collaboratively to build skills to best meet your needs, hopes, and goals while exploring and building insight to better understand yourself. Together we will work to best support you as you navigate different life phases, relationships, and environments. I specialize in working with young adults traversing school, work, and life challenges. I have extensive training and experience working with the LGBTQIA+ community. I have an individualized and strengths-based framework.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or anxious? Hoping to talk through and better understand patterns you notice? I am here and trained to help. We will work collaboratively to build skills to best meet your needs, hopes, and goals while exploring and building insight to better understand yourself. Together we will work to best support you as you navigate different life phases, relationships, and environments. I specialize in working with young adults traversing school, work, and life challenges. I have extensive training and experience working with the LGBTQIA+ community. I have an individualized and strengths-based framework.
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I'm rooted in relational therapy and incorporate ACT, CBT, narrative therapy, and mindfulness.
I work with adults who are trying to figure how to feel better about themselves and their most important personal and professional relationships. Building resilience, insight and meaningful connections starts with making sense of your values, core beliefs, and your goals for yourself. Because my background includes experience in nonprofit and corporate environments, I’m also attuned to the nuances of work relationships, and how issues like communication breakdowns, lack of confidence, and burnout impact our emotional state and our relationships with ourselves.
I'm rooted in relational therapy and incorporate ACT, CBT, narrative therapy, and mindfulness.
I work with adults who are trying to figure how to feel better about themselves and their most important personal and professional relationships. Building resilience, insight and meaningful connections starts with making sense of your values, core beliefs, and your goals for yourself. Because my background includes experience in nonprofit and corporate environments, I’m also attuned to the nuances of work relationships, and how issues like communication breakdowns, lack of confidence, and burnout impact our emotional state and our relationships with ourselves.
Jneé Hill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Cambridge, MA 02139
I work to help you see your personal narrative and how it is serving you in life.
Awareness is the first step towards making change. Do you find yourself facing the same repeated challenges? Are you noticing continued unhelpful patterns in your life? Are you looking to make personal and professional changes? I aim to help you garner a level of awareness and then become more deliberate about the words you choose, the thoughts you think, and the actions you take. Through these steps, we will engage in individual therapy that is collaborative, compassionate, and uniquely tailored to you. Depression and anxiety may have a grip on you, but together, we can put the reins of life back in your hands.
I work to help you see your personal narrative and how it is serving you in life.
Awareness is the first step towards making change. Do you find yourself facing the same repeated challenges? Are you noticing continued unhelpful patterns in your life? Are you looking to make personal and professional changes? I aim to help you garner a level of awareness and then become more deliberate about the words you choose, the thoughts you think, and the actions you take. Through these steps, we will engage in individual therapy that is collaborative, compassionate, and uniquely tailored to you. Depression and anxiety may have a grip on you, but together, we can put the reins of life back in your hands.
I have an integrative approach and the frameworks I commonly pull from are RCT, DBT, narrative therapy, and IFS.
I believe people heal in relationships, so my hope is to create a dedicated space with you, to reflect, express, and explore. As a queer woman of color, I enjoy helping folks with intersectional and/or marginalized identities navigate society in sustainable ways. As an ex-tech worker, I'm interested in healing and preventing burnout, and clarifying work/life values. My style is warm, affirming, and pragmatic.
I have an integrative approach and the frameworks I commonly pull from are RCT, DBT, narrative therapy, and IFS.
I believe people heal in relationships, so my hope is to create a dedicated space with you, to reflect, express, and explore. As a queer woman of color, I enjoy helping folks with intersectional and/or marginalized identities navigate society in sustainable ways. As an ex-tech worker, I'm interested in healing and preventing burnout, and clarifying work/life values. My style is warm, affirming, and pragmatic.
Hello, I am a licensed Independent clinical social worker, trained in narrative therapy, and I take a collaborative nonjudgmental approach to therapy. I have worked in a range of different settings including both inpatient and outpatient hospital settings, community mental health, and a college counseling center. I believe that individuals should be defined by their interests, hopes, dreams, and values, not by the problems they struggle with. If you're interested in seeing if we might be a good match feel free to reach out.
Hello, I am a licensed Independent clinical social worker, trained in narrative therapy, and I take a collaborative nonjudgmental approach to therapy. I have worked in a range of different settings including both inpatient and outpatient hospital settings, community mental health, and a college counseling center. I believe that individuals should be defined by their interests, hopes, dreams, and values, not by the problems they struggle with. If you're interested in seeing if we might be a good match feel free to reach out.
Tanner Glen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02199 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I use an integrated and holistic approach, combining relational, intersectional, Dialectical Behavioral, somatic, narrative, and other frameworks to tailor each session to meet your needs.
I believe that every human is on a challenging, exciting, complex, and unique journey through life, and that each of us need different types of support to make this adventure the best it can be. As a therapist, it’s my primary joy to walk alongside you on your path to heal wounds, amplify your current strengths, cultivate new ones, strengthen your relationships, set and achieve personal goals, and, importantly, find opportunities to find joy along the way. This can include working to reduce anxiety and depression, navigating family relationships and/or systemic oppression, processing and mitigating the impacts of trauma, etc.
I use an integrated and holistic approach, combining relational, intersectional, Dialectical Behavioral, somatic, narrative, and other frameworks to tailor each session to meet your needs.
I believe that every human is on a challenging, exciting, complex, and unique journey through life, and that each of us need different types of support to make this adventure the best it can be. As a therapist, it’s my primary joy to walk alongside you on your path to heal wounds, amplify your current strengths, cultivate new ones, strengthen your relationships, set and achieve personal goals, and, importantly, find opportunities to find joy along the way. This can include working to reduce anxiety and depression, navigating family relationships and/or systemic oppression, processing and mitigating the impacts of trauma, etc.
I have been practicing as a therapist since 2019. The theoretical approaches beliefs pull from are a blend of Brief, Narrative, Gestalt, Liberation, Decolonization, and Rogerian Therapies and thought. My process is collaborative, I partner with my clients to produce agreed-upon goals and we work together to achieve them. My experience has mostly been in crisis work, and I have worked with all ages from adolescents to adults.
I have been practicing as a therapist since 2019. The theoretical approaches beliefs pull from are a blend of Brief, Narrative, Gestalt, Liberation, Decolonization, and Rogerian Therapies and thought. My process is collaborative, I partner with my clients to produce agreed-upon goals and we work together to achieve them. My experience has mostly been in crisis work, and I have worked with all ages from adolescents to adults.
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Narrative Therapists
Is narrative therapy evidence-based?
Narrative therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy. Some small studies do show that depressed and anxious individuals who were treated with narrative therapy reported improvement in anxiety and depression symptoms.
How long does narrative therapy last?
Narrative therapy is less structured when compared with psychoanalysis, for example. Narrative therapy is more open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a few months, and sometimes a year or longer. Patients see their therapist one to two times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a person’s challenges and progress. Individuals can also practice the principles of narrative therapy after treatment has ended.
Does narrative therapy work?
Narrative therapy can help a person manage or reduce symptoms of conditions like depression or anxiety. This type of therapy encourages a person to reflect on the moments of their life when their particular problem was not at the forefront of their minds—perhaps life celebrations, achievements, and other successes. The individual is encouraged to rewrite their storyline as if their particular problem was not part of their life. This therapy may offer benefits that are hard to measure.
What are the possible limitations of narrative therapy?
Narrative therapy is person-centered or client-centered, and the health professional pays more attention to the subjective narratives that are constructed by the client, as opposed to other objective measures. The therapist privileges the individual’s perspective over all others. This open form may feel frustrating for individuals seeking a more structured approach; certainly, no one therapy type will work for every individual.