Female Therapists in Back Bay, Boston, MA
I am a licensed mental health counselor and have experience working with adults with persistent mental illness for over 9 years. Navigating through life challenges on an ongoing basis can leave us feeling overwhelmed and at times experiencing such emotions feel permanent, with small consistent steps one can manage those challenges and achieve their identified "full life." I take a strength-based approach and meet my clients where they are at. I take a collaborative approach in achieving the client's identified goals.
I am a licensed mental health counselor and have experience working with adults with persistent mental illness for over 9 years. Navigating through life challenges on an ongoing basis can leave us feeling overwhelmed and at times experiencing such emotions feel permanent, with small consistent steps one can manage those challenges and achieve their identified "full life." I take a strength-based approach and meet my clients where they are at. I take a collaborative approach in achieving the client's identified goals.
Dr. Mara Richman Czegel
PhD, MA, Psych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Back Bay, Boston, MA 02116 (Online Only)
I bring space for my clients through a warm, welcoming, and non-judgemental as well as unconditional lens. Sometimes it can be figuring out your true identity and what drives you to do the things you do, other times it can be day to day issues. My goal in therapy is to provide a safe space to my clients to feel heard and understood. It's hard in everyday life to overcome the challenges that our mind creates, and I hope to help clients work through the issues that comes with being human and living in today's society.
I bring space for my clients through a warm, welcoming, and non-judgemental as well as unconditional lens. Sometimes it can be figuring out your true identity and what drives you to do the things you do, other times it can be day to day issues. My goal in therapy is to provide a safe space to my clients to feel heard and understood. It's hard in everyday life to overcome the challenges that our mind creates, and I hope to help clients work through the issues that comes with being human and living in today's society.
Kate Greenberg
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Back Bay, Boston, MA 02116 (Online Only)
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/graduate student, young adult, or professional experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, or neurodivergence, you're not alone! I approach each therapeutic relationship afresh with curiosity about you and your story, and believe that therapy is a space for sharing the load together as things are processed.
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/graduate student, young adult, or professional experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, or neurodivergence, you're not alone! I approach each therapeutic relationship afresh with curiosity about you and your story, and believe that therapy is a space for sharing the load together as things are processed.
In therapy, Brittany maintains an integrative approach, incorporating Cognitive-Behavioral, Narrative, Solution-Focused and Brainspotting therapies. She also places strong emphasis on self-care and mindfulness. Brittany appreciates the importance of "being" with clients wherever they are on their journey. She feels honored and excited to witness clients' self-discovery of their own "inner-expert" through the therapeutic process.
In therapy, Brittany maintains an integrative approach, incorporating Cognitive-Behavioral, Narrative, Solution-Focused and Brainspotting therapies. She also places strong emphasis on self-care and mindfulness. Brittany appreciates the importance of "being" with clients wherever they are on their journey. She feels honored and excited to witness clients' self-discovery of their own "inner-expert" through the therapeutic process.
Activated By Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CCH
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Back Bay, Boston, MA 02116 (Online Only)
There are times in our life where we reach a point when we realize something may not be manageable anymore or has gotten bigger than we expected but you are here and you are taking the steps to implement change. Coming into a therapy session provides a safe space to explore this and challenge yourself to identify what is going on and how we can work together to accomplish that. We serve clients 16 years old and up.
There are times in our life where we reach a point when we realize something may not be manageable anymore or has gotten bigger than we expected but you are here and you are taking the steps to implement change. Coming into a therapy session provides a safe space to explore this and challenge yourself to identify what is going on and how we can work together to accomplish that. We serve clients 16 years old and up.
Gemma Archer
Pre-Licensed Professional, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Back Bay, Boston, MA 02199 (Online Only)
Through my own mental health journey and experience in the world I have found a passion for helping others gain an understanding of themselves and how they function in the world. I strive to create an open, trusting, and compassionate relationship with all of my clients. My goal is to help you understand your emotions in the larger contexts of your life, give them space, and learn skills to live with them. Together, we can work to find equilibrium in those big emotions and find strengths in your challenges. My intention for each session is for you to feel lighter and more prepared for any issues or struggles that come your way.
Through my own mental health journey and experience in the world I have found a passion for helping others gain an understanding of themselves and how they function in the world. I strive to create an open, trusting, and compassionate relationship with all of my clients. My goal is to help you understand your emotions in the larger contexts of your life, give them space, and learn skills to live with them. Together, we can work to find equilibrium in those big emotions and find strengths in your challenges. My intention for each session is for you to feel lighter and more prepared for any issues or struggles that come your way.
Shawnese Givens
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Back Bay, Boston, MA 02116 (Online Only)
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Life is an ever-changing and often challenging endeavor. It's not uncommon to find yourself feeling stuck, defeated and alone. As a therapist, my goal is help you in your journey toward realizing your best self. One who is centered, confident and connected. Whether you're experiencing anxiety, depression, or family and relationship issues, therapy can help.
Life is an ever-changing and often challenging endeavor. It's not uncommon to find yourself feeling stuck, defeated and alone. As a therapist, my goal is help you in your journey toward realizing your best self. One who is centered, confident and connected. Whether you're experiencing anxiety, depression, or family and relationship issues, therapy can help.
Have you been feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, struggling with motivation, anxious, depressed or just plain old stuck? Then, I am glad you are here! I have been working with individuals, couples, and families in a variety of clinical, community and virtual settings to reach their goals for over 17 years. I believe in mixing different approaches to find the best fit for you individually.
Have you been feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, struggling with motivation, anxious, depressed or just plain old stuck? Then, I am glad you are here! I have been working with individuals, couples, and families in a variety of clinical, community and virtual settings to reach their goals for over 17 years. I believe in mixing different approaches to find the best fit for you individually.
Neurodiverse Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Back Bay, Boston, MA 02116 (Online Only)
If you're navigating challenges related to Autism, ADHD, or LGBTQ+ concerns, we’re here to support you. Our compassionate therapists specialize in working with neurodiverse individuals and the LGBTQ+ community, focusing on your strengths and collaborating with you to achieve your personal goals.
If you're navigating challenges related to Autism, ADHD, or LGBTQ+ concerns, we’re here to support you. Our compassionate therapists specialize in working with neurodiverse individuals and the LGBTQ+ community, focusing on your strengths and collaborating with you to achieve your personal goals.
Now Accepting New Clients! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, board-certified Art Therapist, and Psychotherapist at And Still We Rise, LLC. I received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and Master of Arts degree from Lesley University and am a Clinical Psychology doctoral student with a focus on intergenerational and systemic trauma. My clinical work includes serving immigrants and refugees from African and Caribbean nations.
Now Accepting New Clients! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, board-certified Art Therapist, and Psychotherapist at And Still We Rise, LLC. I received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and Master of Arts degree from Lesley University and am a Clinical Psychology doctoral student with a focus on intergenerational and systemic trauma. My clinical work includes serving immigrants and refugees from African and Caribbean nations.
In addition to psychodynamic approaches, I also have a background in humanistic psychology, existentialism, grief-work, and women’s psychology.
I offer psychotherapy rooted within a contemporary and creative psychodynamic frame. Patients who come to me may be experiencing a broad range of concerns, including, but not limited to: grief, anxiety & depression, existential malaise, pregnancy loss, infertility, reproductive concerns, creative blocks, heartbreak, and relationship difficulties. These are also patients who want to understand, more fully, the roots of their suffering, find greater freedom, process deeply held grief, accept painful realities, and re-imagine their lives.
In addition to psychodynamic approaches, I also have a background in humanistic psychology, existentialism, grief-work, and women’s psychology.
I offer psychotherapy rooted within a contemporary and creative psychodynamic frame. Patients who come to me may be experiencing a broad range of concerns, including, but not limited to: grief, anxiety & depression, existential malaise, pregnancy loss, infertility, reproductive concerns, creative blocks, heartbreak, and relationship difficulties. These are also patients who want to understand, more fully, the roots of their suffering, find greater freedom, process deeply held grief, accept painful realities, and re-imagine their lives.
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I believe helping you with the issues you bring to therapy starts with empathy and respect. As partners in this process, we will work together to seek a deeper, compassionate understanding of the issues you are seeking help with. We will work to understand the forces- past and present- that contribute to your struggles. Through this lens I will help you mobilize your strengths and values, cope effectively now, and empower you to change lifestyle patterns that maintain emotional pain. No matter how stuck or hopeless you may feel, it is always possible to make changes and move toward a more fulfilling life.
I believe helping you with the issues you bring to therapy starts with empathy and respect. As partners in this process, we will work together to seek a deeper, compassionate understanding of the issues you are seeking help with. We will work to understand the forces- past and present- that contribute to your struggles. Through this lens I will help you mobilize your strengths and values, cope effectively now, and empower you to change lifestyle patterns that maintain emotional pain. No matter how stuck or hopeless you may feel, it is always possible to make changes and move toward a more fulfilling life.
Rachel Duda
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Back Bay, Boston, MA 02116 (Online Only)
I provide individual psychotherapy for late adolescents and adults presenting with a wide range of clinical presentations and backgrounds. I practice from an integrative lens utilizing a variety of theoretical perspectives, with the goals of fostering a collaborative and authentic therapeutic environment to meet the individual needs of my clients. I have more specialized experience with anxiety disorders, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, family of origin concerns, college mental health, and trauma/PTSD.
I provide individual psychotherapy for late adolescents and adults presenting with a wide range of clinical presentations and backgrounds. I practice from an integrative lens utilizing a variety of theoretical perspectives, with the goals of fostering a collaborative and authentic therapeutic environment to meet the individual needs of my clients. I have more specialized experience with anxiety disorders, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, family of origin concerns, college mental health, and trauma/PTSD.
Krystin M. St. Onge
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Back Bay, Boston, MA 02116 (Online Only)
Psychotherapy is a deeply personal journey, often filled with intricate and conflicting emotions. At the heart of its effectiveness is creating a safe, respectful, and supportive therapeutic environment, which is essential for fostering self-awareness and growth. My practice is dedicated to facilitating this process, helping individuals enrich their interpersonal relationships and promote personal development. With a foundation in psychoanalytic and psychodynamic theories, and a commitment to supporting strengths based principles, I tailor my approach to meet the unique needs of each person.
Psychotherapy is a deeply personal journey, often filled with intricate and conflicting emotions. At the heart of its effectiveness is creating a safe, respectful, and supportive therapeutic environment, which is essential for fostering self-awareness and growth. My practice is dedicated to facilitating this process, helping individuals enrich their interpersonal relationships and promote personal development. With a foundation in psychoanalytic and psychodynamic theories, and a commitment to supporting strengths based principles, I tailor my approach to meet the unique needs of each person.
Lindsey McKiernan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Back Bay, Boston, MA 02116 (Online Only)
You: I'm just stuck. I'm never NOT trying. Why is this so difficult? Why am I not getting better? I just don't understand why there's this major disconnect. It's like there are parts of me that are just holding me back.
You: I'm just stuck. I'm never NOT trying. Why is this so difficult? Why am I not getting better? I just don't understand why there's this major disconnect. It's like there are parts of me that are just holding me back.
Lisa Perrone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Back Bay, Boston, MA 02116 (Online Only)
I look forward to helping you reach your goals. Utilizing counseling to take an active role in managing your mental health is a step towards your improved health. We can make changes in our health with effort, support and making the time for your self in this ever demanding world we live. Investing in yourself is your biggest investment. Sometimes therapy may be a place to sit with feelings and emotions, to gain strategies for anxiety, depression, stress, other behaviors, family/work challenges and conflicts, or you may need time and space to reflect, make decisions, receive professional feedback, guidance, skills and validation.
I look forward to helping you reach your goals. Utilizing counseling to take an active role in managing your mental health is a step towards your improved health. We can make changes in our health with effort, support and making the time for your self in this ever demanding world we live. Investing in yourself is your biggest investment. Sometimes therapy may be a place to sit with feelings and emotions, to gain strategies for anxiety, depression, stress, other behaviors, family/work challenges and conflicts, or you may need time and space to reflect, make decisions, receive professional feedback, guidance, skills and validation.
Rachel Spring
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Back Bay, Boston, MA 02199 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) offering virtual individual therapy for adults in Massachusetts. Whether you are new to therapy or have been in therapy for years, I'm here to assist you with navigating life's challenges. My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, trauma, work-related issues, relationship issues, and life transitions for young adults. My therapeutic approach is evidence-based and flexible, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) offering virtual individual therapy for adults in Massachusetts. Whether you are new to therapy or have been in therapy for years, I'm here to assist you with navigating life's challenges. My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, trauma, work-related issues, relationship issues, and life transitions for young adults. My therapeutic approach is evidence-based and flexible, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Lyndsey Killilea
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Back Bay, Boston, MA 02199 (Online Only)
Hi there. I'm a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who has been practicing the last 17 years. I truly believe everyone can benefit from therapy and consider this work impactful to all.
Hi there. I'm a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who has been practicing the last 17 years. I truly believe everyone can benefit from therapy and consider this work impactful to all.
Caroline Plante
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Back Bay, Boston, MA 02199 (Online Only)
Are you struggling to manage intense emotions, overwhelming feelings of guilt, intrusive thoughts, loss of sense of self or purpose, or having difficulty maintaining balance? I am a licensed clinician with a passion for helping young adults achieve happiness and success. I fully believe that, regardless of circumstances, with the right tools and support anyone can reach their goals. I have identified a skill set targeted specifically towards managing the time of transition from adolescence to young adulthood and beyond in order to gain back self confidence and a sense of purpose.
Are you struggling to manage intense emotions, overwhelming feelings of guilt, intrusive thoughts, loss of sense of self or purpose, or having difficulty maintaining balance? I am a licensed clinician with a passion for helping young adults achieve happiness and success. I fully believe that, regardless of circumstances, with the right tools and support anyone can reach their goals. I have identified a skill set targeted specifically towards managing the time of transition from adolescence to young adulthood and beyond in order to gain back self confidence and a sense of purpose.
Laura Brennan
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Back Bay, Boston, MA 02116 (Online Only)
I believe that relationships determine a lot about how we interact with the world - in both helpful and less helpful ways. Our behaviors, attitudes, thoughts, feelings, and relationship styles are reinforced over time by our experiences, families, partners, environments, and culture. Psychotherapy can help when stress, trauma, life transitions, or difficult relationships call for new ways of coping and navigating our lives.
I believe that relationships determine a lot about how we interact with the world - in both helpful and less helpful ways. Our behaviors, attitudes, thoughts, feelings, and relationship styles are reinforced over time by our experiences, families, partners, environments, and culture. Psychotherapy can help when stress, trauma, life transitions, or difficult relationships call for new ways of coping and navigating our lives.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.