Therapists in Boston, MA

Do you find yourself caught in the relentless grip of anxiety, your mind racing with worry even in moments of quiet? Or perhaps depression has cast a shadow over the activities that once brought you joy? For parents and guardians, are you witnessing your child or adolescent grappling with their emotions, struggling to communicate their inner world? Are you deeply concerned about your child or adolescent, wishing for them to navigate life's challenges with confidence and resilience? These emotions you're experiencing are valid, and they're the starting point of a transformative journey that I am here to embark on with you.

People seeking improvement or understanding in their lives can almost always benefit from talking things through. Whether you want to explore childhood issues, heal from trauma, deal with work stress, address anxiety and depression symptoms, or something else, I can help you accomplish your goals. Do you feel un-help-able? Having spent ten years in community mental health, I have worked with people from all walks of life, with all different needs, and feel comfortable talking with most people about most things.

**I am licensed to provide therapy in RI & MA** I don't believe that therapy has to look or feel like therapy as it is often represented. Together we can approach life's challenges in an intentional, action oriented, person centered and thoughtful way, in order to help break and change the patterns that have too often rendered you "stuck." To assist in making these changes, I provide the direct and honest guidance and feedback that is absolutely necessary to any successful therapy, while fostering an environment where you feel able to take the risks to grow, adjust, and adapt. My guiding principle is that change is always possible.

I believe there are many ways to bring about change, and work collaboratively with clients to identify the ways that will work best for them. My approach to therapy is integrative, incorporating relational, psychodynamic and strengths-based perspectives, as well as cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness-based interventions. I am committed to understanding clients within their cultural contexts, and pay close attention to the impact of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and, when relevant, religion on development and identity.

As the founder and clinical director of Meridian Psychotherapy Associates, I am here to provide you with the support you deserve. We have a talented and compassionate team of clinical psychotherapists that have worked extensively with individuals, couples and families. The majority of individuals we help are working on managing anxiety, depression, trauma, and loss. Meridian Psychotherapy Associates strives to provide a compassionate, safe and judgement-free space to talk and heal. Whether it is relationship difficulty or the stressors of day to day life, your lived experience should and will be heard.

Identify personal challenges and achieve goals. Gain a stronger sense of self-awareness, rediscover your inner strengths and connect to restorative practices. I can guide you on your journey from pain/survival to thriving and enjoying a fulfilling life. Soy Latina, hablo Espanol. My expertise is grounded in over 25 years of experience with strong intuition and empathic listening. I work with individuals and couples. I offer online Tele-therapy counseling. I am a writer and enjoy working with creative and artistic personalities. Restore, Recover, Renew!

We strive to motivate participants to overcome life’s challenges. Feeling stressed, frustrated or overwhelmed? Is COVID-19 related changes impacting your life in anyway? Whether some of these apply to you or a loved one, WE CAN HELP! This practice encourages positive lifestyle changes. Therapeutic interventions may assist you cope, adjust and make progress. We pride ourselves on our honest commitment to support our clients reach their goals at any age.

I am a multicultural and bilingual clinical psychologist & psychotherapist in Massachusetts. I have 15 years of clinical experience in different countries and bring an unique cultural and social perspective to my clinical work. I offer individual psychotherapy to adolescents, young adults, and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, loneliness and isolation, life transitions and crisis, immigration, PTSD and trauma, impulsivity, relational and work problems, self-esteem, and identity issues. In my post doc in Cambridge I specialized in eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, others).

We each have a unique story and how we share and live out our story impacts how we feel and interact with the world around us. Within the warm and welcoming space of therapy, I collaborate with you to transform your narratives. We will focus on how your adversity has shaped you and also how it can lead to personal growth. Within this safe therapeutic space, you are empowered to reflect on how your stories are impacting your health and identity. I incorporate mindfulness, CBT, and ACT into my work, and I take a holistic approach to therapy with an awareness of the mind-body connection.

Clients seeking relief from trauma, anxiety, and other psychological challenges find solace in my expertise and style. Utilizing the power of EMDR bilateral stimulation and guided processing, I guide clients through their traumatic memories with care and sensitivity, facilitating a journey towards resolution and resilience. My extensive experience in working with diverse populations, including those historically underserved by traditional therapeutic approaches, ensures a safe and inclusive environment for healing. I prioritize cultural sensitivity and empathy, recognizing the importance of addressing the unique experiences and

I’m a licensed psychologist who helps adults of all identities to feel more secure in themselves, satisfied in their relationships, and resilient through uncertainty, change and loss. I specialize in helping: a) those who feel anxious, sensitive, misunderstood, or emotionally overwhelmed to increase comfort with themselves, their feelings and needs, and others; b) individuals/couples/families to develop healthier attachments and change hurtful relational patterns; and c) aspiring and current parents throughout the complex family planning & adjustment process, including grief and loss.

I am an empathetic and compassionate Clinical Psychotherapist with Meridian Psychotherapy Associates, a team of culturally sensitive and trauma-informed psychotherapists. We work with individuals, couples, and families who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, and other life stressors. Our ultimate mission is to support your healing process. We believe that your lived experiences should and will be heard.

I am a "generalist" and clinically serve individuals, couples and families across all phases of development (from pre-teens and adolescents through to older adults). Psychotherapy is a process designed to increase general mental health and well-being by clarifying goals and values, strengthening psychological weaknesses, and learning more effective and sophisticated strategies to better manage emotional, social and internal (e.g. thoughts) life. Through a gentle but focused conversational style, I utilize the latest clinical research and theory to construct a collaborative and personally-tailored treatment plan that aims for symptom relief and performance enhancement.

I believe that there are valid reasons why we feel and act the way we do. I work with individuals to help them learn new ways of coping that encourage healing and enable them to move forward in their lives. I enjoy helping people through difficult transitions to get to a place of greater happiness and satisfaction, both personally and professionally. I have been trained in relational-cultural, cognitive-behavioral, narrative and psychodynamic theories along with mindfulness and compassion-based approaches.

I approach each client from a place of deep respect for their history,struggles and victories. Together we will clarify your reasons for seeking therapy, understand the source of your issues and develop strategies for recovery and relief. My style is interactive with an emphasis on caring and supportive feedback. I trust we can develop a treatment plan that is result oriented and differentiates between short and long-term goals. This will help make the therapeutic process cooperative and transparent so you will know when you have reached your personal goals and transformed the way you see yourself and the world.

I provide individual and couples therapy to adults across the lifespan. My goal for therapy is to create a collaborative, compassionate and non-judgmental environment where you will be supported and also challenged to gain insight and develop different approaches to promote positive changes in your life. I draw from multiple theoretical approaches to meet your needs, including mindfulness-based CBT, psychodynamic, feminist-relational and narrative therapies. Areas of specialty are depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief and trauma. My approach is strength-based, and I view psychological symptoms and distress from an individual as well as systemic perspective.

Todays’ challenges can seem overwhelming. Many find that their “typical tools” of coping are just not getting them through the day anymore. I am a licensed therapist with 15 years of experience helping people gain insights into their life that help them to not just survive but to thrive. I work collaboratively with clients to help remove barriers that are getting in the way of who they want to be and the life they want to live. I use a non-judgmental and engaging style to help create insights to cultivate the right skills, find meaning and carve a pathway forward with my clients.

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with 25+ years experience. I consider helping people address their suffering a privilege. Learning about yourself within a therapeutic relationship can lead to a more meaningful and authentic life. I can help you with anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, parenting, divorce, sexuality, shame, acute/chronic illness, body image, grief, and change/loss/growth. I work with a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds. I am fluent in Spanish and speak some Mandarin. I will help you learn to make conscious choices that will result in your feeling empowered and more grounded.

One of the most important goals in my practice is to foster a warm and genuine empathic environment where my clients can develop a sense of trust and well-being. My clients have sought out my help to manage: anxiety, panic attacks, depression, trauma, and cross-cultural issues; they may want to improve their relationships, low self-esteem, artistic struggles, sports performance difficulties as well as vocational and academic issues.