Relationship Issues Therapists in Arlington Heights, MA

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Emily Fox-Kales
Psychologist, PhD, MA
Verified Verified
Arlington Heights, MA 02475
The Feeding Ourselves approach combines psychological awareness with behavioral techniques for establishing a positive relationship to food-tools which can lead to weight loss and lasting change.
As a clinical psychologist I have over 30 years of experience treating eating disorders, body disturbances, and weight problems and am the founder and director of Feeding Ourselves. Feeding Ourselves is a comprehensive program for people who want to change the way they eat and the way they confront their weight problem. Many participants have a long history of battling extra pounds. Others may not be overweight, but suffer from compulsive over eating, binge eating or bulimia. The vulnerability they share is feeling out of control with food, and a preoccupation with eating and weight that drains their lives of valuable energy.
The Feeding Ourselves approach combines psychological awareness with behavioral techniques for establishing a positive relationship to food-tools which can lead to weight loss and lasting change.
As a clinical psychologist I have over 30 years of experience treating eating disorders, body disturbances, and weight problems and am the founder and director of Feeding Ourselves. Feeding Ourselves is a comprehensive program for people who want to change the way they eat and the way they confront their weight problem. Many participants have a long history of battling extra pounds. Others may not be overweight, but suffer from compulsive over eating, binge eating or bulimia. The vulnerability they share is feeling out of control with food, and a preoccupation with eating and weight that drains their lives of valuable energy.
(781) 325-4922 View (781) 325-4922
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Reis Hansen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Arlington Heights, MA 02475
I am experienced working with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, autism spectrum, relationship/social concerns, identity and sexuality, grief/loss, parenting concerns, school issues, self-esteem, behavioral issues, and coping skills.
Throughout my career, I have helped clients meet life goals, improve their communication skills, adapt to change or loss, decrease and eliminate unwanted thoughts and behaviors, confront trauma, set limits with others, and make other positive changes in their lives. While working with me, I will tailor your therapeutic experience to best fit your needs and help you reach your goals. I work primarily in a relational model, using the relationship as the basis for incorporating cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and other treatment methodologies as indicated by the specific goals for treatment.
I am experienced working with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, autism spectrum, relationship/social concerns, identity and sexuality, grief/loss, parenting concerns, school issues, self-esteem, behavioral issues, and coping skills.
Throughout my career, I have helped clients meet life goals, improve their communication skills, adapt to change or loss, decrease and eliminate unwanted thoughts and behaviors, confront trauma, set limits with others, and make other positive changes in their lives. While working with me, I will tailor your therapeutic experience to best fit your needs and help you reach your goals. I work primarily in a relational model, using the relationship as the basis for incorporating cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and other treatment methodologies as indicated by the specific goals for treatment.
(781) 653-5896 View (781) 653-5896
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Heidi Steinert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arlington Heights, MA 02475  (Online Only)
I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, career challenges and parenting problems.
My therapy styIe is warm, nonjudgmental and interactive, and my passion lies in assisting people in finding their authentic self. It is my true privilege to be allowed into the lives of my clients, and I believe it is of the utmost importance to treat every client with respect, sensitivity and compassion. We can work together to improve your relationships with important people in your life, and to develop skills and strategies to help you find strength and inner peace.
I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, career challenges and parenting problems.
My therapy styIe is warm, nonjudgmental and interactive, and my passion lies in assisting people in finding their authentic self. It is my true privilege to be allowed into the lives of my clients, and I believe it is of the utmost importance to treat every client with respect, sensitivity and compassion. We can work together to improve your relationships with important people in your life, and to develop skills and strategies to help you find strength and inner peace.
(857) 371-1864 View (857) 371-1864
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Merle Ann Bombardieri
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CHPC-SW
Verified Verified
Arlington Heights, MA 02475
As former director of RESOLVE and author of The Baby Decision,I am a national pioneer in grief, loss, and parenthood decision-making.I have been quoted in the New York Times, Time and Newsweek, and WEBMD. I have invented creative exercises for coping and decisions. I have advanced certification in hypnosis and use it for peak perfomance,confidence,insomnia,preparation for surgery, PMS and menopause. I have an ability to listen to you and articulate how you're trying to grow even if you don't know it yet. I'm the wisewoman who guides heroines on their journeys.
As former director of RESOLVE and author of The Baby Decision,I am a national pioneer in grief, loss, and parenthood decision-making.I have been quoted in the New York Times, Time and Newsweek, and WEBMD. I have invented creative exercises for coping and decisions. I have advanced certification in hypnosis and use it for peak perfomance,confidence,insomnia,preparation for surgery, PMS and menopause. I have an ability to listen to you and articulate how you're trying to grow even if you don't know it yet. I'm the wisewoman who guides heroines on their journeys.
(781) 780-2720 View (781) 780-2720
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Ayelet Pravda
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Arlington Heights, MA 02475
In my counseling work I provide psychotherapy for children, adolescents, adults, couples, families and groups. My clients include people struggling with PTSD, depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. My relational and existential approach helps me understand and connect with my clients. I believe that the intent of therapy is exchanging "symptoms" for "coping skills." To accomplish this transformation, we need to understand our past to shed light on who we are in the present, where we have the power to focus on present issues and make changes that will influence our future.
In my counseling work I provide psychotherapy for children, adolescents, adults, couples, families and groups. My clients include people struggling with PTSD, depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. My relational and existential approach helps me understand and connect with my clients. I believe that the intent of therapy is exchanging "symptoms" for "coping skills." To accomplish this transformation, we need to understand our past to shed light on who we are in the present, where we have the power to focus on present issues and make changes that will influence our future.
(617) 936-8812 View (617) 936-8812
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Kathleen S. O'Donnell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Arlington Heights, MA 02475
We live in extremely stressful times. You might be experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and PTSD for the first time. Individuals may need support to address their symptoms in order to maintain a healthy baseline of functioning. I believe that people are resilient and have the answers within but often need assistance uncovering them. The process of being mindful of emotions and behaviors, while learning to be present, can lead to a sense of regulation and acceptance.
We live in extremely stressful times. You might be experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and PTSD for the first time. Individuals may need support to address their symptoms in order to maintain a healthy baseline of functioning. I believe that people are resilient and have the answers within but often need assistance uncovering them. The process of being mindful of emotions and behaviors, while learning to be present, can lead to a sense of regulation and acceptance.
(617) 941-9655 View (617) 941-9655
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Catherine Glenn
Psychologist, MEd, PhD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Arlington Heights, MA 02475  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I work with adults of all ages, with a focus on helping people with anxiety, depression, PTSD/history of trauma, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.
I view therapy as a collaborative process built on mutual trust, honesty, and the courage to look at and explore parts of ourselves and our lives that we tend to avoid, dislike, or shield others from seeing. Through exploring difficult feelings, thoughts, experiences, and the places you get stuck, these begin to hold less power over you and your life. I will help you find ways to understand and shift the patterns that are getting in your way, identify strengths, build and strengthen skills to better manage distress, and live more presently and authentically.
I work with adults of all ages, with a focus on helping people with anxiety, depression, PTSD/history of trauma, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.
I view therapy as a collaborative process built on mutual trust, honesty, and the courage to look at and explore parts of ourselves and our lives that we tend to avoid, dislike, or shield others from seeing. Through exploring difficult feelings, thoughts, experiences, and the places you get stuck, these begin to hold less power over you and your life. I will help you find ways to understand and shift the patterns that are getting in your way, identify strengths, build and strengthen skills to better manage distress, and live more presently and authentically.
(617) 860-3335 View (617) 860-3335

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Karen Owens-Schwartz
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Belmont, MA 02478  (Online Only)
Your relationship with yourself, your partner, and others will improve.
Greater ease and well-being. Less anxiety. Getting along better with your partner/spouse, your family or your other close relationships. These are key reasons that people seek counseling. I would like to help you uncover greater joy and harmony in your life and in your relationships. Life is too short to settle for anything less.
Your relationship with yourself, your partner, and others will improve.
Greater ease and well-being. Less anxiety. Getting along better with your partner/spouse, your family or your other close relationships. These are key reasons that people seek counseling. I would like to help you uncover greater joy and harmony in your life and in your relationships. Life is too short to settle for anything less.
(617) 553-4979 View (617) 553-4979
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Lesley Fields
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Lexington, MA 02420  (Online Only)
At the core of therapeutic work is the relationship between the therapist and client.
Therapy is an exercise in coming to understand ourselves in a deeper way. Through it, we can learn what unexamined and undermining patterns our brains and bodies default to when we experience anxiety, depression, and self-doubt and how to undo and reset those patterns in service of a life that feels more satisfying, connected, and authentic. When we learn to observe ourselves and our patterns with curiosity and compassion, we can begin the process of acting intentionally and in accordance with how we would like to be in the world.
At the core of therapeutic work is the relationship between the therapist and client.
Therapy is an exercise in coming to understand ourselves in a deeper way. Through it, we can learn what unexamined and undermining patterns our brains and bodies default to when we experience anxiety, depression, and self-doubt and how to undo and reset those patterns in service of a life that feels more satisfying, connected, and authentic. When we learn to observe ourselves and our patterns with curiosity and compassion, we can begin the process of acting intentionally and in accordance with how we would like to be in the world.
(617) 712-2572 View (617) 712-2572
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Pamela How
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waltham, MA 02452  (Online Only)
My expertise lies in working with adults and adolescents experiencing various difficulties including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, personal trauma, cultural challenges, and life transitions.
I believe we are all capable of improving our lives. Many of us become stuck or overwhelmed in the process due to self doubt, insecurity, lack of self esteem, past or present trauma and losses, to name a few. Seeking therapy doesn’t mean that there is something wrong with you. Life is challenging. Sometimes we need a little help in identifying and overcoming the barriers that hold us back. Therapy can be a powerful tool in helping you gain insight and strengthen your skills and confidence in developing new patterns and behaviors that help enhance the quality of your life.
My expertise lies in working with adults and adolescents experiencing various difficulties including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, personal trauma, cultural challenges, and life transitions.
I believe we are all capable of improving our lives. Many of us become stuck or overwhelmed in the process due to self doubt, insecurity, lack of self esteem, past or present trauma and losses, to name a few. Seeking therapy doesn’t mean that there is something wrong with you. Life is challenging. Sometimes we need a little help in identifying and overcoming the barriers that hold us back. Therapy can be a powerful tool in helping you gain insight and strengthen your skills and confidence in developing new patterns and behaviors that help enhance the quality of your life.
(857) 217-0341 View (857) 217-0341
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Amanda Britton
Counselor, RYT-500, LMHC
Verified Verified
Arlington, MA 02474  (Online Only)
Accepting a few clients M-F, 9-5p. Telehealth only. Do you have "self-defeating" patterns that need to be addressed? My work is to guide you in transforming harmful personal thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors to create whole-self integration and alignment. I help individuals bring awareness to emotional blocks and patterns, allow space for them, and support in treating and transmuting those aspects for optimal living. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, addiction, grief, school, career or relational challenges, I am ready to support you in creating a cohesive relationship of mind, body, and spirit.
Accepting a few clients M-F, 9-5p. Telehealth only. Do you have "self-defeating" patterns that need to be addressed? My work is to guide you in transforming harmful personal thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors to create whole-self integration and alignment. I help individuals bring awareness to emotional blocks and patterns, allow space for them, and support in treating and transmuting those aspects for optimal living. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, addiction, grief, school, career or relational challenges, I am ready to support you in creating a cohesive relationship of mind, body, and spirit.
(617) 812-2167 View (617) 812-2167
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Diane Pearlman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lexington, MA 02420
I work with adults dealing with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, relationship issues and trauma. Through the development of a trusting relationship and exploration I believe we can work through most challenges in your personal and/or work life. As a psychoanalyst and social worker with over 30 years of experience, I am deeply committed to this work. In addition to having a private practice in Concord, MA I am currently Co-Director, Supervisor and Faculty for The PINE Center Clinical Fellowship.
I work with adults dealing with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, relationship issues and trauma. Through the development of a trusting relationship and exploration I believe we can work through most challenges in your personal and/or work life. As a psychoanalyst and social worker with over 30 years of experience, I am deeply committed to this work. In addition to having a private practice in Concord, MA I am currently Co-Director, Supervisor and Faculty for The PINE Center Clinical Fellowship.
(781) 786-7280 View (781) 786-7280
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Actualize Counseling & Nutrition
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arlington, MA 02476  (Online Only)
I specialize in working with individuals who are struggling with anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, and body image concerns. If you're facing work or academic stress, social pressures, or life's many demands, I'm here to support you on your journey toward healing and personal growth. My clients often feel overwhelmed and seek to build resilience, develop effective coping skills, and enhance their ability to manage stress and anxiety. Through empathetic guidance, I help you transform unhelpful patterns—such as avoiding, ruminating, or self-doubt—into positive strategies that foster confidence and healthier relationships.
I specialize in working with individuals who are struggling with anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, and body image concerns. If you're facing work or academic stress, social pressures, or life's many demands, I'm here to support you on your journey toward healing and personal growth. My clients often feel overwhelmed and seek to build resilience, develop effective coping skills, and enhance their ability to manage stress and anxiety. Through empathetic guidance, I help you transform unhelpful patterns—such as avoiding, ruminating, or self-doubt—into positive strategies that foster confidence and healthier relationships.
(617) 855-0215 View (617) 855-0215
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Amy O'Connor
CPC, RLT, CCATP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arlington, MA 02474
I will teach you skills and techniques so you can develop a more respectful, intimate and authentic relationship.
Do you want to feel confident in a loving and securely attached relationship? I will teach you relational skills and healthy communication to bridge the gap for you and your partner. Together we'll strengthen your emotional & physical intimacy and apply relational skills to unearth long-standing behavior patterns that may be holding you back from experiencing a more meaningful life. As a relationship coach, trained by Terrence Real in RLT, my goal is to help you uncover relational happiness. While we can't change circumstances from our past, we can look to enhance today's reality to create a fulfilling life and relationship.
I will teach you skills and techniques so you can develop a more respectful, intimate and authentic relationship.
Do you want to feel confident in a loving and securely attached relationship? I will teach you relational skills and healthy communication to bridge the gap for you and your partner. Together we'll strengthen your emotional & physical intimacy and apply relational skills to unearth long-standing behavior patterns that may be holding you back from experiencing a more meaningful life. As a relationship coach, trained by Terrence Real in RLT, my goal is to help you uncover relational happiness. While we can't change circumstances from our past, we can look to enhance today's reality to create a fulfilling life and relationship.
(781) 694-1095 View (781) 694-1095
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Jessica Slavin Connelly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Cambridge, MA 02140  (Online Only)
It takes courage and awareness to reach out for support, and I am glad you are here. I strive for our work together to feel immediately comforting, meaningful, real, and effective in getting to the heart of your core concerns. I work from a trauma-informed, context informed, integrative framework in a warm and interactive environment, drawing from holistic, cognitive, and psychodynamic perspectives and I am a DBT and EMDR certified practitioner. Our relationship matters the most in terms of building trust to achieve goals. On that note, I am a Jewish Therapist. If this is of concern for you, I suggest seeing alternative referrals.
It takes courage and awareness to reach out for support, and I am glad you are here. I strive for our work together to feel immediately comforting, meaningful, real, and effective in getting to the heart of your core concerns. I work from a trauma-informed, context informed, integrative framework in a warm and interactive environment, drawing from holistic, cognitive, and psychodynamic perspectives and I am a DBT and EMDR certified practitioner. Our relationship matters the most in terms of building trust to achieve goals. On that note, I am a Jewish Therapist. If this is of concern for you, I suggest seeing alternative referrals.
(617) 752-2945 View (617) 752-2945
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Lawrence Kron
Psychologist, PhD, JD
Verified Verified
Belmont, MA 02478  (Online Only)
I understand the importance of developing resilience-to-change in order to effectively cope with major life transitions including losses and endings (divorce, retirement, serious medical illness) as well as beginnings (new relationships, marriage, birth of a child, starting a career). Without such resilience, life can feel overwhelming, self esteem becomes precarious, and mood can dip dramatically. As a licensed clinical psychologist, with more than 30 years experience, my clients value my warm, collaborative approach to relationship issues, executive stress, mid-life issues, inter-generational conflicts, and self-defeating behaviors that keep people stuck.
I understand the importance of developing resilience-to-change in order to effectively cope with major life transitions including losses and endings (divorce, retirement, serious medical illness) as well as beginnings (new relationships, marriage, birth of a child, starting a career). Without such resilience, life can feel overwhelming, self esteem becomes precarious, and mood can dip dramatically. As a licensed clinical psychologist, with more than 30 years experience, my clients value my warm, collaborative approach to relationship issues, executive stress, mid-life issues, inter-generational conflicts, and self-defeating behaviors that keep people stuck.
(617) 448-6237 View (617) 448-6237
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Actualize Counseling & Nutrition
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd
Verified Verified
Arlington, MA 02476  (Online Only)
I specialize in working with college students and young adults dealing with relationship difficulties, anxiety, trauma, and eating disorders. I'm dedicated to supporting clients who feel overwhelmed by academic pressures, social expectations, or the challenges of transitioning into adulthood. My clients often struggle with forming meaningful connections, managing stress, and maintaining a positive self-image. I help them find balance, build self-confidence, and develop healthier relationships with themselves and others. In a compassionate environment, I ensure you feel heard and supported as you progress towards an empowered life.
I specialize in working with college students and young adults dealing with relationship difficulties, anxiety, trauma, and eating disorders. I'm dedicated to supporting clients who feel overwhelmed by academic pressures, social expectations, or the challenges of transitioning into adulthood. My clients often struggle with forming meaningful connections, managing stress, and maintaining a positive self-image. I help them find balance, build self-confidence, and develop healthier relationships with themselves and others. In a compassionate environment, I ensure you feel heard and supported as you progress towards an empowered life.
(617) 397-4256 View (617) 397-4256
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Susannah Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Arlington, MA 02476
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 the therapeutic relationship.
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 the therapeutic relationship.
(508) 319-1474 View (508) 319-1474
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Jaine Darwin
Psychologist, PsyD, ABPP
Verified Verified
Belmont, MA 02478  (Online Only)
Are you stuck in your life, work and or relationships? I will work with you to get unstuck by supporting you, guiding you, and helping you to connect past and present so you can create a better future.I believe important changes will take place in a relationship with a caring and skilled therapist. Let me use what I've learned in 30+ years as a therapist to help you.
Are you stuck in your life, work and or relationships? I will work with you to get unstuck by supporting you, guiding you, and helping you to connect past and present so you can create a better future.I believe important changes will take place in a relationship with a caring and skilled therapist. Let me use what I've learned in 30+ years as a therapist to help you.
(617) 379-0233 View (617) 379-0233
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Vivian Garcia
Counselor, MEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
Belmont, MA 02478  (Online Only)
My intention as a therapist is to help you get clear about what you need physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually so you have more energy and confidence to create a fulfilling, authentic life. Using an eclectic approach, I integrate Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness, and Mind-Body modalities to work with the barriers that prevent you from creating the life and transformative relationships you desire. I am particularly interested in helping clients navigate internal and external relationship patterns, supporting creative expression, developing self compassion, and spiritual exploration and development.
My intention as a therapist is to help you get clear about what you need physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually so you have more energy and confidence to create a fulfilling, authentic life. Using an eclectic approach, I integrate Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness, and Mind-Body modalities to work with the barriers that prevent you from creating the life and transformative relationships you desire. I am particularly interested in helping clients navigate internal and external relationship patterns, supporting creative expression, developing self compassion, and spiritual exploration and development.
(781) 399-0039 View (781) 399-0039

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Relationship Issues Therapists
While need for human connection appears to be innate, the ability to form healthy, loving relationships is learned. Some evidence suggests that the ability to form a stable relationship starts to form in infancy, in a child's earliest experiences with a caregiver who reliably meets the infant's needs for food, care, warmth, protection, stimulation, and social contact. Such relationships are not destiny, but they are theorized to establish deeply ingrained patterns of relating to others. The end of a relationship, however, is often a source of great psychological anguish.