Therapists in Boston, MA

Hello, I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the state of Illinois, Florida, and Massachusetts (LICSW/LCSW). I earned a Master of Social Work degree in Advanced Clinical Social Work in Independent Clinical Practice and Health Care Specialization from Aurora University in 2016. I am a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor and received my CADC in 2021. I have experience working with individuals experiencing symptoms related to anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, stress, LGBTQ+ issues, imposter syndrome, low self-esteem, perfectionism, grief, loneliness, ADHD, OCD, and substance abuse.

In my work as a therapist I seek to create an environment that is caring and supportive while allowing us to identify opportunities for growth and healing. My approach emphasizes skill-building, increasing insight and helping you to return to a life that is balanced, healthy and productive. I believe that with the right fit therapy can be rewarding and even life-changing. I work collaboratively with clients to reduce distress and emotional pain related to issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma and relationship concerns among others.

I believe nobody should grapple with crippling anxiety. Tired of waiting for the other shoe to drop, feeling unwarranted fear, or losing sleep due to worry? There's hope. Anxiety affects millions, but we can navigate toward a brighter tomorrow. I offer personalized sessions for self-confidence, serenity, and joy. Let's embark on this journey together—because you deserve a life free from anxiety's constraints. My commitment to specializing in anxiety and its various forms stems from a recognition of the remarkable efficacy of modern therapeutic approaches.

Welcome! I’m so glad you are here. I specialize in couples therapy, guiding relationships towards healing and improved communication. My expertise also extends to supporting parents and individuals through fertility, pregnancy, and the postpartum transition. I create a safe, validating environment where clients feel deeply heard. Each session reflects my commitment to fostering understanding and empowerment in daily life.

Kassandra Hodges, LMFT, is a dedicated therapist and graduate of Salem State University. Fluent in both English and Spanish, she is committed to providing comprehensive mental health services to individuals, couples, and families. With a wealth of experience working with clients of all ages, Kassandra specializes in addressing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, cultural or racial issues, women’s issues, PTSD, relationship difficulties, personality disorders, and addictions.

Having either been through challenges or currently existing in crisis, my clients want to stop merely surviving and instead begin thriving. They see the way things are, and they are no longer satisfied with it. My clients seek understanding, internal peace, and personal growth. They need help clarifying their goals and identifying the methods by which to achieve them. They want to live a life based on their personal values, uninhibited by mental health challenges or relational struggles.

I am trained in cognitive behavioral and psychoanalytic treatment modalities and consider psychotherapy as both an opportunity to address and reduce suffering, and to engage in a process of personal education. My practice focuses on patients who are seeking an alliance in addressing their concerns and suffering as well as patients who are seeking and willing to re-learn and engage in self-exploration toward the ends of better adjustment, understanding and awareness.

As a South African immigrant I love working with other's who question identity and meaning in life. My main goal is to empower you, finding your strengths, reducing negative thought cycles (anxiety, depression) and teaching you to untie your emotional knots and to live authentically with meaning. You will leave having better relationships with yourself, and others. Believe it or not we will do a lot of laughing while we work. Experience: creativity, work/life balance, sexuality, anxiety, leadership, couples therapy,premarital/dating, stress reduction. I have trained in diverse settings (including fellowship at Boston University's Danielsen Institute).

I specialize in aiding individuals grappling primarily with anxiety disorders, as well as providing support to entrepreneurs striving to expand their businesses, assisting those facing significant life changes, and guiding individuals seeking stress reduction strategies.

Do you feel like you go from really high intense moments to really low moments or not feeling anything at all? Do you beat yourself up for things and have that "mean" inner dialogue? Does your head feel like it's going to explode with all your thoughts? These are all issues that stem from emotion dysregulation and maladaptive schemas. The good news is there are a lot of ways we can help address this!

I specialize in supporting and treating women through many transitions that come along throughout life - everything from school/college issues, general life stress, relationship struggles, anxiety, parenting, emotional pain secondary to reproductive challenges to postpartum anxiety and depression. I have expertise with new and veteran moms around the complexities of motherhood and the ongoing need for support.

Emily Daniels is a master's level Clinical Mental Health Counselor with a few years of experience in mental health. She is passionate about helping adolescents, teens, adults, couples, and families develop positive coping skills and creating a therapeutic relationship. She specializes in anxiety, trauma, depression, ADHD, relationship issues, women's issues, life transitions, overall wellness, and self-care. Her background is working with people experiencing homelessness, in which there was a large focus on trauma and its impact. Emily is working toward her LMHC and is eager to embark on a fulfilling journey as a clinician.

As a licensed clinical psychologist, I work with adults who are struggling with a range of concerns. My specialties include working with people experiencing interpersonal conflicts, going through difficult transitions such as career and relationship changes, or who simply feel “stuck.” Mood problems and anxiety disorders are also areas of expertise. My approach is tailored to meet the particular goals and personality of my clients by integrating psychodynamic, humanistic, cognitive-behavioral, and mindfulness-based approaches.

Livia Ataide is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts, offering Cognitive Behavioral and Solution Focused therapies. Are you feeling anxious, depressed or stuck? I work with adults who want to learn how to better cope with their anxiety, depression, general life or relationship stress. My therapeutic approach focuses on your strengths, needs, and goals, and is grounded in evidence based treatment approaches. Through working together, you can expect to feel heard and supported while we strategize solutions and develop enhanced coping skills to deal with life's stressors.

I work with adults and older adolescents with the challenges of mood disorders(depression), anxiety, stress, relationships, self esteem, major life transitions(marriage, divorce, loss) and college adjustment. The focus of my work is helping clients make positive changes in order to have greater balance in life. My optimistic approach is that growth is a transformative opportunity and can be achieved through the engagement with a competent and caring counselor. I would like to work with you to change negative thoughts, decrease feelings of anxiety and alter unhelpful patterns of behavior.

Are there times when you feel anxious, sad, or uncertain? Do you have difficulty coping with your stressors and find that you often push or run away from unwanted thoughts and feelings? You have taken the brave first step to search for a clinician who may fit your needs. Clients who come to me can expect a trusting, compassionate, respectful therapeutic environment that fosters creating positive solutions. We will work together to address your unique needs and challenges in a non-judgmental, safe environment.

As a psychotherapist, I am continually committed to providing a safe and supportive experience for my clients. Using traditional and more current modalities I work to help people address behaviors that may affect interpersonal, relational, and career challenges. All are welcomed in therapy to learn new ways to manage the obstacles to personal social and occupational wellbeing. I work with people around longstanding issues of depression and anxiety, relationship difficulties, as well as adjustment to educational and career transitions.

Frustrated? Feeling confused or overwhelmed? Often, life speeds away from us before we realize how quickly things have changed. Life is a process of personal growth and evolution, as well as a process of building and maintaining relationships with people in a world that's constantly in flux. If you're looking to develop greater insight into these concerns, counseling is a great place to start. In my practice, I focus on partnering with you to explore challenges around interpersonal relationships, behavioral problems, sexual identity and behavior, and many other aspects of life.

I am a licensed, master's degree-level clinician providing individual and group counseling services for individuals with substance use and gambling disorders. Over the last 15 years, I have enjoyed working with individuals from a range of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds in both community and residential settings. My Goal is to help others enhance their quality of life and reunite families impacted by these diseases. I work from a person-centered, solution focused perspective and incorporate trauma informed practices.