Therapists in Arlington, MA

Do you feel stuck, upset, frustrated, scared or confused? A troubling combination of these feelings? People often call me when stresses in their lives have increased, they're having difficulty coping or are experiencing uncomfortable levels of anxiety, depression or confusion in relationships, disappointment in self or others, work difficulties, or problems adjusting to loss and other life changes. In the context of a respectful, warm and trusting therapeutic alliance, I work with individuals and couples to empower them to build skills necessary to explore, fully experience and productively weather the emotional storms essential to a worthwhile and creative life.

I love working with people to explore ways to overcome challenges in life together. Many of my clients struggle with managing depression, anxiety, gender identity, emotion regulation and expression, dysfunctional family communication, traumatic experiences, as well as acculturation difficulties (you know, having trouble to "fit in" a new culture or a new environment). As many wise people said; if you are wonder about having a therapist, you should get one (me or someone else)!

For many of my clients, they have spent a long time wondering if they are neurodivergent (including autistic or having ADHD) but finding an adult-focused provider is a challenge. My approach is to understand your questions, goals, and challenges, and to develop strategies both for you and for the environments you are in to best fit your needs. Having a diagnosis can be a great step toward understanding yourself more intimately and can open doors to wonderful community.

I help couples develop skills to restore trust, communicate and express feelings effectively, understand and resolve differences, and enhance intimacy. It is my passion to help couples repair their connections and create secure and lasting bonds with those who matter the most. I also offer supervision to advanced practitioners interested in learning more about working with couples. I am a Principal Staff member of NECCF and Psych Garden. I received my MSW from Columbia University in 1993 and went on to complete 5 years of specialist training in couples and family therapy at the Ackerman Institute for the Family, in New York City.

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.

I provide a warm, inclusive, collaborative, and supportive environment. I work with clients to address a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use struggles, difficulties in relationships, loss, and balancing work-life demands, among other issues. Integrating multiple models of care based on a patient's need, I utilize aspects of behavioral approaches (CBT, DBT, behavioral medicine), mindfulness-based interventions, humanistic approaches, relational and developmental theory, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic-informed care. [ Weekend hours sometimes available ]

I specialize in supporting individuals in demanding academic or professional settings. My clients often struggle with anxiety, perfectionism, imposter syndrome, and stress. I offer tools to recognize ineffective coping strategies such as self-indulgence, self-sabotage, rumination, and possible addictive behaviors that drain motivation and confidence. I provide evidence-based, practical processes and exercises tailored to challenge distorted beliefs and shift towards actions that lead to overcoming obstacles and achieving success.

Ambivalence about change is universal to us all. It is challenging to question the parts of ourselves that are no longer serving us, and invite space for something novel. In therapy with me, we will reflect upon the aspects of your life that are working for you, and places where you feel stagnant, dissatisfied, or empty. Even the parts of yourself that feel the most frustrating, perplexing, or harmful have arisen in attempts to help you. Together, we will explore all of these parts with openness, curiosity and wonder. I work with individuals who are interested in this exploratory approach to themselves and their relationships.

Therapy should be a life-affirming experience where you can feel heard, valued, and supported as you share your hopes and struggles. I provide psychotherapy to adults living with anxiety, depression, psychosis-spectrum disorders, and those going through any big life change. I especially love helping new parents with the difficulties that can coincide with pregnancy and postpartum. As a former tenure-track professor, I also enjoy working with people experiencing similar high-stress work environments.

I am a licensed psychologist in Massachusetts and I provide individual therapy to adults. My areas of particular interest include: depression, anxiety, stress management, relational concerns and conflicts, gay/lesbian/bisexual issues, trauma and healing from traumatic experiences, veterans issues, and relational concerns and conflicts.

Are you concerned about your child experiencing more worries, sadness, or how they handled a traumatic event? Are you an adult struggling to manage your worries, mood, trauma, or find enjoyment in activities? These are the types of concerns I can help address through empathic and supportive psychotherapy. I work with children, adolescents, and young adults experiencing trauma, anxiety, or depression using evidence-based treatments such as CBT and ACT. I help my clients develop healthy coping strategies to overcome stressful situations and enjoy life more.

I specialize in working with adults who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD, low self-worth, and struggles in their relationships. My goal is to help you understand what you are experiencing in your mind and body in a compassionate, warm, and empathetic way. I will help you understand your thoughts and feelings, why they are there, and organize them so you can make choices in your life that feel right to you. I want to help you build a strong sense of self, feel valued, and connect to others in healthy ways.

I am a child clinical psychologist with specialized training in pediatric neuropsychology and I have been partnering with families for over 12 years to help children thrive in their social, emotional, and academic lives. I founded SEEDS to help caregivers better understand their child's strengths and challenges, and to use that information to design individualized interventions. I conduct personalized, comprehensive, neuropsychological evaluations and have expertise evaluating individuals with Autism, intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities, language disabilities, ADHD, and emotional and behavioral difficulties.

I optimally resonate with clients who are interested in self awareness and taking responsibility for the part that they play in life and relational challenges. They are committed to healing past traumas in order to be able to live as fully as possible in the present. The understanding that self transformation very naturally attracts qualitative experiences and relationships enables psychotherapy and connective couples work to be optimally beneficial.

I work well with people experiencing anxiety, stress and depression as well as issues around sexuality, relationships, physical disabilities and pain management. I also specialize in helping artists, writers and musicians with their unique challenges.

I understand that this is an important, perhaps difficult step you're taking, and I welcome your interest. People tell me I am easy to talk to. I listen carefully and non-judgmentally, and very little surprises me. With my experience I am quickly able to help you start work that feels effective and hopeful. I can help you feel less ashamed or worried or alone. The things we judge ourselves for are simply strategies we have devised over time to manage our pain, and perhaps you'd like let some of those go. I like to help people feel comfortable being just who they are, and gain satisfaction, peace and acceptance.

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've worked in inpatient psychiatry, outpatient clinics, and school counseling and specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, eating issues, stress, relationships, ADHD, parenting and women's issues. I use a strengths-based, collaborative approach with clients and their families in assessment and treatment planning and utilize many treatment modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused, and mindfulness-based techniques.

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