Children (6 to 10) Therapists in Arlington, MA

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) whose Individual practice is dedicated to Pet Loss Grief Counseling & Caregiver Support. Grieving the loss of an animal companion can be especially lonely in our culture. Our grief may not be recognized by those around us; our relationship not understood. I provide a safe place for you to grieve: to share uncomfortable thoughts, feelings and difficult care-giving decisions, to share photos & stories. If you are feeling the harshness of a world seeming not to notice your profound loss, together we can explore ways for you to honor your beloved & find meaningful connections.

Melissa Coffey, PsyD, is a pre-licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in working with children and adolescents. Melissa has a plethora of experience in the school setting as well as the clinical setting. Her background includes trauma informed care, family systems, psychoeducational assessment, as well as LGBTQIA+ youth. Her research includes implementing positive psychology into complex systems to increase the level of wellbeing in the work environment.

Life is tough, precious, challenging, and full of possibilities. Yet, too often we find ourselves in survival mode just managing the overwhelming moments. Problem is, this pulls us further away from how we want to feel and be in the world. Whether that looks like depression, anxiety, substance use, traumatic reactions, self-harm, family conflict, or something a bit different- I am here to help. In therapy, we can change the way you relate to your suffering, finding relief and more space for the fun stuff. We will work to understand your thoughts, befriend your feelings, and shift behaviors so you can find a calmer state of being.

I have been a child & adolescent therapist for 49yrs., & I enjoy my work greatly. I also work with parents who want advice and guidance about parenting skills. Children can change much faster than adults, and that is why I love working with young people. I try to support their strengths, encourage their creativity, relate to them with warmth and humor. I also work with parents with children, and with parents with teens if teens want me to. I like the challenge of connecting with both children and teens, ages 4 to 20. Connecting requires intuition and open-heartedness.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist at Cambridge Psychology Group and provide evidence-based treatment for adults, adolescents, and children. My approach to therapy is primarily rooted in cognitive behavioral theory with an emphasis on the principles of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). I approach therapy with flexibility and creativity to meet the unique needs, preferences, and values of my patients. My areas of expertise include difficulties with emotion dysregulation, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation and behavior, self-harm, personality disorders, grief, relational challenges, life transitions, and traumatic stress.

Welcome. Thank you for showing up to this difficult first step. I aim to make therapy a place to grow & heal. We work at a pace that is comfortable for you and draw from your strengths to get you feeling better. You have inner wisdom and choices that will bring you solutions. People meet with me to find relief from symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, and OCD. My style is warm, accepting & curious. I provide a unique treatment plan to suit your needs which incorporates evidence based practice and the structure of skills & behavior therapy if desired.

Liz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and therapist at Center Psychotherapy. She approaches therapy as a collaborative process and draws on psychodynamic, liberation health, relational, and attachment theories, while utilizing modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and narrative therapy. She is committed to anti-oppressive, feminist, and body liberation practices and incorporates these principals into her work.

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I specialize in treating anxiety disorders (generalized, social, panic, phobias, OCD). Anxiety is adaptive, but it can become draining and interfere with enjoyable, meaningful, or necessary activities. Over the past 8 years, I have helped clients experience relief from this type of anxiety and resume activities they value. I also have expertise in working with autistic individuals (e.g., to reduce anxiety and improve mood, social skills, and relationships) and their parents. In addition, I enjoy providing family therapy to help families navigate transitions, improve communication, and experience closer connections.

I have worked as a Clinician for the last 8 years in school and outpatient settings. My passion is working with individuals of all ages to support stabilization in a client centered manner.

I feel honored to be able to sit with people through the peaks and valleys of the human condition. As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, I am dedicated to providing compassionate research-supported care for adults, children, adolescents, and families. My specialties include treating anxiety and mood disorders, relational challenges, life transitions, OCD, and complex trauma. I also have extensive experience supporting individuals navigating neurodivergence, substance use disorders, gender dysphoria, psychosis-spectrum disorders, emotion dysregulation, family conflict, suicidality, and social isolation.

I work with all ages with a specialization in children, adolescents and families. I support individuals and families as they navigate daily stressors, symptoms of anxiety and depression, as well as past trauma. I acknowledge the importance of a therapeutic alliance as a foundation for the healing journey. I offer a nonjudgmental, warm, caring, and empowering environment. Believing that each client is the expert of themselves, I will work collaboratively with you and/or your child to meet your needs and goals.

I provide support and guidance to those who struggle with emotional distress leading to difficulties identifying and managing emotions. This can be the result of untreated anxieties, low self-esteem resulting in body image issues and challenges around food. If you have experienced a significant decline in your quality of life and want to set goals, process and heal from your traumas, I have found that providing a stable and consistent therapeutic relationship is at the foundation of that healing.

Are you wondering how to support your struggling child? Maybe you're a struggling young adult. I help children to young adults (ages 2-25) who have behavioral and emotional challenges through evidence-based treatment. Using a collaborative approach, compassion, and empathy, I identify the intervention that best meets your goals. During sessions, I create a friendly, warm, and welcoming atmosphere to help make clients comfortable and get the most out of therapy. By the end of treatment, I have seen clients leaving feeling more empowered, happier, and better equipped to cope with future challenges.

Thank you for visiting my page! I work with individuals of all ages who are struggling with anxiety, phobias, obsessions and compulsions, or posttraumatic symptoms. Guided by a client’s individual circumstances, I integrate a variety of therapeutic techniques, though I am particularly drawn to exposure therapy. Exposure therapy gives people struggling with anxiety the opportunity to learn that they can cope with distress by gradually facing uncomfortable situations in a planned, deliberate way. I enjoy the collaboration between therapist and client while planning and conducting exposure activities.

It takes great courage to reach out to a therapist. It is my hope to meet you in your courage and earn your trust as we build a safe, strong, and productive connection together. Therapy is often about restoring and healing connections with oneself and others. To that end, I serve individuals, groups, couples, and families across the life span with a focus on individual and couples therapy. My experience working in outpatient clinics, schools, hospitals, outpatient primary care settings, and with public safety departments, gives me a unique perspective to draw from.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of anxiety, mood, and behavioral disorders in children, adolescents, and young-adults. I have extensive experience helping individuals, families, and parents manage symptoms of social anxiety, panic, phobia, generalized anxiety, BFRBs, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. I earned my MA and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at Suffolk University and completed my post-doctoral fellowship at McLean Hospital, a Harvard Medical School affiliate.

I provide a therapeutic space where clients can begin to look at relationships, beliefs, values and feelings in a safe, nonjudgmental setting. I approach the sessions with warmth and humor and my hope is that clients will feel comfortable and at ease.

A safe, empathic therapeutic space for clients to make meaningful changes in their lives," "I help clients make meaningful and necessary changes for overall increased life satisfaction. I do this by providing a safe, non threatening and supportive setting for clients to "do their work" and create a therapeutic space where humor is allowed. If appropriate, a client's sense of their own spirituality is acknowledged and integrated as a resource of empowerment, to sort through feelings, thoughts and behaviors that either help or hinder them in achieving identified goals.