Attachment-based Therapists in Boston, MA
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Marisa Mohrer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MPH
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02118 (Online Only)
I offer 60 and 90 minute sessions, and specialize in half day trauma therapy intensives. A therapy intensive is an efficient and comprehensive pathway to heal trauma in consecutive days instead of over many years in weekly therapy, and can accelerate symptom relief. I utilize evidence-informed modalities such as EMDR, Progressive Counting, the Flash technique, and Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment to effectively heal the roots of distressing emotions and negative beliefs stored within traumatic memories.
I offer 60 and 90 minute sessions, and specialize in half day trauma therapy intensives. A therapy intensive is an efficient and comprehensive pathway to heal trauma in consecutive days instead of over many years in weekly therapy, and can accelerate symptom relief. I utilize evidence-informed modalities such as EMDR, Progressive Counting, the Flash technique, and Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment to effectively heal the roots of distressing emotions and negative beliefs stored within traumatic memories.
![Photo of Christie Leonard, MSW, LICSW, RYT, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5495fe7a-c750-44ce-b328-cbc66be35a17/1/320x400.jpeg)
Christie Leonard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, RYT
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02129 (Online Only)
Leading with a strengths based approach that unifies western psychology and the wisdom of eastern philosophy, we will work together through difficulties including—relationship issues, grief, life transitions, anxiety and depression—and transform these challenges into opportunities for growth and learning. Led by the belief that people are the experts regarding their own lives, we will collaborate to nonjudgmentally examine your inner life and develop new skills for emotional resilience. Armed with these tools, you will begin to see that you already possess the power to make the changes you desire.
Leading with a strengths based approach that unifies western psychology and the wisdom of eastern philosophy, we will work together through difficulties including—relationship issues, grief, life transitions, anxiety and depression—and transform these challenges into opportunities for growth and learning. Led by the belief that people are the experts regarding their own lives, we will collaborate to nonjudgmentally examine your inner life and develop new skills for emotional resilience. Armed with these tools, you will begin to see that you already possess the power to make the changes you desire.
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I am a therapist who specializes in increasing sexual communication, pleasure, and satisfaction for my clients. I work with both individuals and couples to achieve the sexual lives they are looking for. People struggle with sex for many reasons such as learning "sex is bad", concern about differences in desire, no desire, struggling with sex/gender identity, trauma, lack of comfort/education about sex, anxiety about having sex/talking about sex with others, pelvic pain, not orgasming, ED, premature ejaculation etc. If this sounds like you I am here to help without judgement, to collaborate on how to create a new sexual narrative.
I am a therapist who specializes in increasing sexual communication, pleasure, and satisfaction for my clients. I work with both individuals and couples to achieve the sexual lives they are looking for. People struggle with sex for many reasons such as learning "sex is bad", concern about differences in desire, no desire, struggling with sex/gender identity, trauma, lack of comfort/education about sex, anxiety about having sex/talking about sex with others, pelvic pain, not orgasming, ED, premature ejaculation etc. If this sounds like you I am here to help without judgement, to collaborate on how to create a new sexual narrative.
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I have 30+ years of experience helping adults by integrating a variety of therapy approaches. I focus on resilient, positive strategies and coping skills as we discuss your concerns in privacy. I help with anxiety, depression, & adjustment to traumatic stress. Issues often include romantic relationships, family conflicts, or divorce. After a family developmental assessment, we identify emotional stuck points that can get in your way today. Clients feel more empowered finding new ways to think & manage ongoing triggers; to process their emotions & try new behaviors. They engage their present with more intention, clarity & meaning.
I have 30+ years of experience helping adults by integrating a variety of therapy approaches. I focus on resilient, positive strategies and coping skills as we discuss your concerns in privacy. I help with anxiety, depression, & adjustment to traumatic stress. Issues often include romantic relationships, family conflicts, or divorce. After a family developmental assessment, we identify emotional stuck points that can get in your way today. Clients feel more empowered finding new ways to think & manage ongoing triggers; to process their emotions & try new behaviors. They engage their present with more intention, clarity & meaning.
![Photo of Courtney Aldrich, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/2a30f92e-2d59-4c2c-b179-46af3b567a56/1/320x400.jpeg)
Courtney Aldrich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02210 (Online Only)
Do you ever feel like things might never get better? Do you struggle to feel proud of yourself, comfortable with your body, or joyful? I'm here to tell you that your negative beliefs about yourself can change, your intense emotions can diminish, and the past does define your present or future. I'm a trauma therapist specializing in EMDR, Expressive Arts Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I enjoy working with adults who have survived recent and childhood trauma. My goal is to help you gain clarity, manage your symptoms, and develop a more positive relationship with yourself and all the younger versions of you.
Do you ever feel like things might never get better? Do you struggle to feel proud of yourself, comfortable with your body, or joyful? I'm here to tell you that your negative beliefs about yourself can change, your intense emotions can diminish, and the past does define your present or future. I'm a trauma therapist specializing in EMDR, Expressive Arts Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I enjoy working with adults who have survived recent and childhood trauma. My goal is to help you gain clarity, manage your symptoms, and develop a more positive relationship with yourself and all the younger versions of you.
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Silvia DaRe, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02125 (Online Only)
Perhaps you find it difficult to establish healthy relationships; or despite your commitment and willingness to change, you continue to suffer, feeling anxious, depressed, drifting away from the person you'd like to be. Maybe you feel emotions that you can't name and/or manage. Together we can understand and work with what you are experiencing. I have decades of experience in the field of psychotherapy working with families, couples and individuals, and I specialize in the treatment of trauma using state-of-the-art, evidence-based approaches.
Perhaps you find it difficult to establish healthy relationships; or despite your commitment and willingness to change, you continue to suffer, feeling anxious, depressed, drifting away from the person you'd like to be. Maybe you feel emotions that you can't name and/or manage. Together we can understand and work with what you are experiencing. I have decades of experience in the field of psychotherapy working with families, couples and individuals, and I specialize in the treatment of trauma using state-of-the-art, evidence-based approaches.
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The ideal client is open to receiving advice and implementing it into their daily lives. The client may have issues with substance abuse due to a lack of healthy coping skills. The client's needs are to improve the quality of work-life balance. It is also important for clients to learn healthy coping strategies to cope with anxiety, depression, and other underlying mental health disorders that are often the underlying cause of substance abuse.
The ideal client is open to receiving advice and implementing it into their daily lives. The client may have issues with substance abuse due to a lack of healthy coping skills. The client's needs are to improve the quality of work-life balance. It is also important for clients to learn healthy coping strategies to cope with anxiety, depression, and other underlying mental health disorders that are often the underlying cause of substance abuse.
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The ideal client is someone willing to explore and further understand the current or historical issues creating barriers or concerns impacting current life. Goals would include short and long term goals to bring immediate and lasting relief; insight; behavioral and cognitive enhancement. There may be individuals who are eager to alter behaviors, thoughts, and feelings. There is a variety of methods to accomplish these goals that can be tailored specifically to the preferences of the client. I have a family systems and social justice approach to therapy.
The ideal client is someone willing to explore and further understand the current or historical issues creating barriers or concerns impacting current life. Goals would include short and long term goals to bring immediate and lasting relief; insight; behavioral and cognitive enhancement. There may be individuals who are eager to alter behaviors, thoughts, and feelings. There is a variety of methods to accomplish these goals that can be tailored specifically to the preferences of the client. I have a family systems and social justice approach to therapy.
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Matt Snyder
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW , LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02129 (Online Only)
Thanks for showing up here. By doing the work to even navigate to this page, you are taking a huge step for yourself. We all have thoughts, feelings, & behaviors that keep us stuck in patterns that don’t always serve us or our loved ones well. The great news is that these patterns are learned from a variety of experiences, meaning they can also be un-learned with concentrated effort and a willingness to change. Therapy can be a liberating space where those patterns are examined and new perspectives that better serve us are developed over time. This work requires immense vulnerability, but this is often not a starting point.
Thanks for showing up here. By doing the work to even navigate to this page, you are taking a huge step for yourself. We all have thoughts, feelings, & behaviors that keep us stuck in patterns that don’t always serve us or our loved ones well. The great news is that these patterns are learned from a variety of experiences, meaning they can also be un-learned with concentrated effort and a willingness to change. Therapy can be a liberating space where those patterns are examined and new perspectives that better serve us are developed over time. This work requires immense vulnerability, but this is often not a starting point.
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Debra Casallas
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02132 (Online Only)
I work with women wanting healthy relationships and a renewed sense of vitality and life satisfaction. If you struggle with chronic anxiety, depressiveness, or unfulfilling relationships, I provide a warm and safe space to share your experience and work through issues. Two of the greatest gifts therapy can offer is resolving unfinished business and experiencing a sense of 'okayness' even in the midst of life's challenges. I will invite you to explore where you feel stuck or wounded; and will assist you in releasing distressing emotion, so that you can move forward to create the life and relationships you want for yourself.
I work with women wanting healthy relationships and a renewed sense of vitality and life satisfaction. If you struggle with chronic anxiety, depressiveness, or unfulfilling relationships, I provide a warm and safe space to share your experience and work through issues. Two of the greatest gifts therapy can offer is resolving unfinished business and experiencing a sense of 'okayness' even in the midst of life's challenges. I will invite you to explore where you feel stuck or wounded; and will assist you in releasing distressing emotion, so that you can move forward to create the life and relationships you want for yourself.
![Photo of Onyx Marosi, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/aad10b5c-36ac-48ea-ae18-f5b7f5000c3d/1/320x400.png)
Do you regularly feel as if you are not enough? Do you have difficulty saying no or asking for help? Are you struggling to communicate your needs within your relationships? Are you experiencing feelings of anxiety and depression, stress, low self-esteem, or struggling with substance use? If you are seeking a safe and nonjudgmental space to work through some of life’s challenges, now is the time to begin your journey of self-understanding, healing, and growth. I operate from an intersectional feminist lens and respect the unique influences of cultural and sociopolitical determinants of health.
Do you regularly feel as if you are not enough? Do you have difficulty saying no or asking for help? Are you struggling to communicate your needs within your relationships? Are you experiencing feelings of anxiety and depression, stress, low self-esteem, or struggling with substance use? If you are seeking a safe and nonjudgmental space to work through some of life’s challenges, now is the time to begin your journey of self-understanding, healing, and growth. I operate from an intersectional feminist lens and respect the unique influences of cultural and sociopolitical determinants of health.
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Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02130 (Online Only)
We often judge our insides based on how others appear to be doing on the outside. The shame of feeling alone can lead us to shape shift; squeezing into fragmented versions of what we think we are supposed to be or feel. In our work together we can explore the "You" beyond your representative self and find ways to express the parts of yourself who want to be seen and known.
We often judge our insides based on how others appear to be doing on the outside. The shame of feeling alone can lead us to shape shift; squeezing into fragmented versions of what we think we are supposed to be or feel. In our work together we can explore the "You" beyond your representative self and find ways to express the parts of yourself who want to be seen and known.
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You feel trapped in thinking again and again about the same issue? You feel as you can’t take a breath, lost your sleep and criticize everything you do? Does this all make you feel as you are not good enough; you should please others to be liked; you are failing as a partner, parent or a friend? Would you like to create space for yourself where you can discover your unique life journey? Collaboratively, we can create a safe space to help you feel your feelings; build awareness; understand relationship patterns; and develop strategies to cope at home, work and in society.
You feel trapped in thinking again and again about the same issue? You feel as you can’t take a breath, lost your sleep and criticize everything you do? Does this all make you feel as you are not good enough; you should please others to be liked; you are failing as a partner, parent or a friend? Would you like to create space for yourself where you can discover your unique life journey? Collaboratively, we can create a safe space to help you feel your feelings; build awareness; understand relationship patterns; and develop strategies to cope at home, work and in society.
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Zanita Bohea Zody
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02115 (Online Only)
My work focuses on creating body trust and respect, healing from disordered eating behaviors and thoughts, and recovering from diagnosable eating disorders. I have worked across the continuum of all levels of care, age groups, genders, sexual orientations, races, and religions. My work combines honoring your individual story and path toward recovery with evidenced-based interventions to provide you with the tools and information you need for that journey. For my younger clients, this often also includes working with parents so they can effectively support their loved one's recovery.
My work focuses on creating body trust and respect, healing from disordered eating behaviors and thoughts, and recovering from diagnosable eating disorders. I have worked across the continuum of all levels of care, age groups, genders, sexual orientations, races, and religions. My work combines honoring your individual story and path toward recovery with evidenced-based interventions to provide you with the tools and information you need for that journey. For my younger clients, this often also includes working with parents so they can effectively support their loved one's recovery.
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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.
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Dr. Kenta Asakura
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, MSW, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02215 (Online Only)
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Note: Accepting new clients again, starting in October 2024. As a tenured professor, I have firsthand insights into the unique, demanding, and often problematic professional institutions. My practice specializes in working with professionals, who are highly successful in many ways but have (had to) set aside and not been able to prioritize their emotional and interpersonal wellbeing. I have especially built an expertise in working with people of color, LGBTQ+ folks, and others, who have been historically overlooked by the traditional framework of professional institutions. I work with those located in MA, WA, and TX (online only).
Note: Accepting new clients again, starting in October 2024. As a tenured professor, I have firsthand insights into the unique, demanding, and often problematic professional institutions. My practice specializes in working with professionals, who are highly successful in many ways but have (had to) set aside and not been able to prioritize their emotional and interpersonal wellbeing. I have especially built an expertise in working with people of color, LGBTQ+ folks, and others, who have been historically overlooked by the traditional framework of professional institutions. I work with those located in MA, WA, and TX (online only).
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Doug DiBrielle
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02110 (Online Only)
Whether struggling through life transition, feeling uncertainty, experiencing anxiety/worry, or wishing to feel less sadness - I offer a safe and non-judgmental space to find your ground and get back on track. You may not know what style of help you need and that is OK! Your courage to seek assistance during a difficult time is a positive sign. We all have intrinsic potential to heal and grow. We each possess the capacity to Thrive - Sometimes it just requires a little assistance learning how to listen inward and make meaning in order to find our Joy.
Whether struggling through life transition, feeling uncertainty, experiencing anxiety/worry, or wishing to feel less sadness - I offer a safe and non-judgmental space to find your ground and get back on track. You may not know what style of help you need and that is OK! Your courage to seek assistance during a difficult time is a positive sign. We all have intrinsic potential to heal and grow. We each possess the capacity to Thrive - Sometimes it just requires a little assistance learning how to listen inward and make meaning in order to find our Joy.
![Photo of Kerlie Merizier, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/df59260f-4895-4a82-b682-f2d2e44663bd/2/320x400.png)
My ideal client is someone who is ready to explore their patterns, thoughts, and unique stories. They may be struggling with anxiety or depression or haven't fully processed traumas and attachment issues in their lifetime. This ideal client may be detached from their emotions, have a hard time letting go, or find it difficult to experience joy. This person is motivated for change and seeks more insight about themselves.
My ideal client is someone who is ready to explore their patterns, thoughts, and unique stories. They may be struggling with anxiety or depression or haven't fully processed traumas and attachment issues in their lifetime. This ideal client may be detached from their emotions, have a hard time letting go, or find it difficult to experience joy. This person is motivated for change and seeks more insight about themselves.
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Jennifer Harrison
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02115 (Online Only)
I am a bicoastal therapist specializing in trauma and addiction. With over 25 years of experience in the field, I bring a winding journey of knowledge to my practice from inpatient mental health, residential, school and outpatient clinical settings and substance abuse programs. My approach is holistic, integrative and tailored to the individual. I look at the whole person, not through a lens of pathology but from a place of being in one's environment and how the body, mind and spirit are involved in growth and recovery. I often work well with clients who are not satisfied with standard or traditional talk therapy.
I am a bicoastal therapist specializing in trauma and addiction. With over 25 years of experience in the field, I bring a winding journey of knowledge to my practice from inpatient mental health, residential, school and outpatient clinical settings and substance abuse programs. My approach is holistic, integrative and tailored to the individual. I look at the whole person, not through a lens of pathology but from a place of being in one's environment and how the body, mind and spirit are involved in growth and recovery. I often work well with clients who are not satisfied with standard or traditional talk therapy.
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Erin Auster
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02127 (Online Only)
Openings starting in mid August. Reaching out for help can be a difficult step, and I'm happy you’ve decided to take it. I am a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in supporting teens, college students, adults and those navigating marriage, pregnancy, children, and infertility. I work collaboratively with clients to make a plan that fits their individual needs and strengths. Additionally, for fellow social workers, I offer clinical supervision, whether you're working toward your LICSW or are seeking case consultation and support.
Openings starting in mid August. Reaching out for help can be a difficult step, and I'm happy you’ve decided to take it. I am a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in supporting teens, college students, adults and those navigating marriage, pregnancy, children, and infertility. I work collaboratively with clients to make a plan that fits their individual needs and strengths. Additionally, for fellow social workers, I offer clinical supervision, whether you're working toward your LICSW or are seeking case consultation and support.
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