Existential Therapists in Boston, MA

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Dr. Anjuli Harvey
Psychologist, MFA, MDiv, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02116
In addition, I have special training in working with spiritual and existential issues including questions about meaning, religion, and the development of deeper spiritual life.
Currently accepting new clients. Hello! I appreciate how vulnerable a person can feel in therapy. I believe that the relationship between therapist and client can be very deep and powerful, and so I work to provide a therapeutic space in which my clients feel truly seen, deeply respected, and understood in their complexities. I have worked with people from a wide range of backgrounds with a wide variety of concerns, including relationship issues, family issues, chronic pain, and general stress. I have particular experience and expertise in working with immigrants, children of immigrants, and religious and ethnic minorities.
In addition, I have special training in working with spiritual and existential issues including questions about meaning, religion, and the development of deeper spiritual life.
Currently accepting new clients. Hello! I appreciate how vulnerable a person can feel in therapy. I believe that the relationship between therapist and client can be very deep and powerful, and so I work to provide a therapeutic space in which my clients feel truly seen, deeply respected, and understood in their complexities. I have worked with people from a wide range of backgrounds with a wide variety of concerns, including relationship issues, family issues, chronic pain, and general stress. I have particular experience and expertise in working with immigrants, children of immigrants, and religious and ethnic minorities.
(857) 367-9113 View (857) 367-9113
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Dr. Peter Ward
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02114  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I also apply Logotherapy and Existential approaches to help people find meaning and purpose in their lives.
I want to help anyone looking to feel better. I enjoy helping others find relief from anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and other symptoms or mental health conditions. I help clients find and address what is preventing their ability to function, grow, thrive, or just relax! I also enjoy helping people discover more about themselves and reconnect with their sense of meaning or purpose in life. Therapy takes effort and commitment and, in exchange, provides freedom from suffering. I would love to help you discover the gift I believe therapy can give to you.
I also apply Logotherapy and Existential approaches to help people find meaning and purpose in their lives.
I want to help anyone looking to feel better. I enjoy helping others find relief from anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and other symptoms or mental health conditions. I help clients find and address what is preventing their ability to function, grow, thrive, or just relax! I also enjoy helping people discover more about themselves and reconnect with their sense of meaning or purpose in life. Therapy takes effort and commitment and, in exchange, provides freedom from suffering. I would love to help you discover the gift I believe therapy can give to you.
(617) 440-9702 View (617) 440-9702
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Dr. Robin M Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LICSW
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02210  (Online Only)
Together, we explore issues such as: perfectionism, procrastination, self-doubt, anxiety, depression, existential concerns, relationship problems, conflict, and life transitions.
Successful people need therapy too. I specialize in working with high-achieving professionals who need support navigating difficult moments and transitions in their lives. I partner with my clients to help them develop new strategies, skills, and perspectives to address problems, adjust to change, and create the outcomes they desire and deserve.
Together, we explore issues such as: perfectionism, procrastination, self-doubt, anxiety, depression, existential concerns, relationship problems, conflict, and life transitions.
Successful people need therapy too. I specialize in working with high-achieving professionals who need support navigating difficult moments and transitions in their lives. I partner with my clients to help them develop new strategies, skills, and perspectives to address problems, adjust to change, and create the outcomes they desire and deserve.
(617) 553-6900 View (617) 553-6900
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Leah Dittman
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02110
My practice incorporates contemporary psychodynamics, trauma-informed methods, and existential philosophy to create a space for deep self knowledge and reflection.
I am a relational therapist who specializes in working with motivated adults who are interested in finding more success in their relationships to themselves, others, and the world around them. I help my clients learn how to cope with symptoms that are getting in the way of being more authentically them, this includes depression, anxiety, and trauma. There's many reasons why we reach out for help; maybe you're interested in gaining a deeper understanding of yourself, or wondering how to move on from an unbearable heartbreak. Therapy is a truly collaborative effort and I hope we can create a space for reflection and forward direction.
My practice incorporates contemporary psychodynamics, trauma-informed methods, and existential philosophy to create a space for deep self knowledge and reflection.
I am a relational therapist who specializes in working with motivated adults who are interested in finding more success in their relationships to themselves, others, and the world around them. I help my clients learn how to cope with symptoms that are getting in the way of being more authentically them, this includes depression, anxiety, and trauma. There's many reasons why we reach out for help; maybe you're interested in gaining a deeper understanding of yourself, or wondering how to move on from an unbearable heartbreak. Therapy is a truly collaborative effort and I hope we can create a space for reflection and forward direction.
(617) 765-1663 View (617) 765-1663
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Katrina Austin
Counselor, MEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02109  (Online Only)
I embrace your desire to cultivate self-esteem, self-confidence, and interpersonal skills. Our work transforms behaviors and symptoms of anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, and substance use. Together, we explore stress management with existential evaluations and develop systems to increase helpful mindsets. All people have the capacity to be curious in their quest to find meaning in thoughts, feelings, hopes, and relationships to achieve authenticity and self-actualization. I specialize in individual and couples psychotherapy for adults as a licensed Mental Health Counselor in private practice.
I embrace your desire to cultivate self-esteem, self-confidence, and interpersonal skills. Our work transforms behaviors and symptoms of anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, and substance use. Together, we explore stress management with existential evaluations and develop systems to increase helpful mindsets. All people have the capacity to be curious in their quest to find meaning in thoughts, feelings, hopes, and relationships to achieve authenticity and self-actualization. I specialize in individual and couples psychotherapy for adults as a licensed Mental Health Counselor in private practice.
(857) 420-6543 View (857) 420-6543
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Kyle A Faust
Psychologist, PhD, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02114  (Online Only)
Hi there! I’m a psychologist at MGH and instructor at Harvard Medical School. I have expertise in a wide variety of treatment approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy, the Unified Protocol, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, and existential approaches. These evidence based approaches can be used to provide top quality care for you. Further, I’ve worked in a wide variety of treatment settings and have provided services for clients of many different backgrounds, ages, and diagnoses/various life difficulties.
Hi there! I’m a psychologist at MGH and instructor at Harvard Medical School. I have expertise in a wide variety of treatment approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy, the Unified Protocol, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, and existential approaches. These evidence based approaches can be used to provide top quality care for you. Further, I’ve worked in a wide variety of treatment settings and have provided services for clients of many different backgrounds, ages, and diagnoses/various life difficulties.
(617) 915-3049 View (617) 915-3049
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Lindsey Angione
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02116
I take an eclectic approach, drawing from many areas of psychology, but I am rooted in psychodynamic, existential and trauma informed theories.
I specialize in working with people who are perfectionists. Often high performers, athletes, students and professionals in high stress fields struggle with anxiety, burnout, depression and isolation. I utilize humor, empathy and gentle challenging to help clients make progress towards their goals of finding balance, identity and happiness. I am a strengths-based clinician and see the good in my clients; my goal is for them to see it too. I believe in the power of gratitude, mindfulness, and compassion to improve mental health. I am direct and transparent with my clients in hopes they will be empowered in their therapy journey.
I take an eclectic approach, drawing from many areas of psychology, but I am rooted in psychodynamic, existential and trauma informed theories.
I specialize in working with people who are perfectionists. Often high performers, athletes, students and professionals in high stress fields struggle with anxiety, burnout, depression and isolation. I utilize humor, empathy and gentle challenging to help clients make progress towards their goals of finding balance, identity and happiness. I am a strengths-based clinician and see the good in my clients; my goal is for them to see it too. I believe in the power of gratitude, mindfulness, and compassion to improve mental health. I am direct and transparent with my clients in hopes they will be empowered in their therapy journey.
(617) 917-3520 x111 View (617) 917-3520 x111
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Molly Williamson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02110  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have experience treating young adults and adults coping with chronic disease or illness, anxiety, depression, existential stress, life transitions, and interpersonal relationship challenges.
I am accepting new clients! I am able to see clients virtually in MA, and in-person/virtually in AZ. Are you looking to make or adjust to a change? Explore your identity and values? Grieve a loss, or losses? My goal for our work together is to help discover ways for you to live a better, more authentic life. If you are looking for support in coping with anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, academic/career concerns, or relationship difficulties, my practice might be right for you. I hope together we can work to enhance your coping, self-care, problem solving, and communication skills.
I have experience treating young adults and adults coping with chronic disease or illness, anxiety, depression, existential stress, life transitions, and interpersonal relationship challenges.
I am accepting new clients! I am able to see clients virtually in MA, and in-person/virtually in AZ. Are you looking to make or adjust to a change? Explore your identity and values? Grieve a loss, or losses? My goal for our work together is to help discover ways for you to live a better, more authentic life. If you are looking for support in coping with anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, academic/career concerns, or relationship difficulties, my practice might be right for you. I hope together we can work to enhance your coping, self-care, problem solving, and communication skills.
(617) 850-9553 View (617) 850-9553
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Andrea Herber/ The Inside Compass
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02116
I tailor my approach to suit your unique concerns, & use a collaborative style that includes, mindfulness, narrative therapy, meditation,positive psychology, CBT, & existential methods.
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 tailor my approach to suit your unique concerns, & use a collaborative style that includes, mindfulness, narrative therapy, meditation,positive psychology, CBT, & existential methods.
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).
(617) 948-2610 View (617) 948-2610
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Anastaxia Kirkpatrick
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02199  (Online Only)
My main approaches to working with clients are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Existential Therapy because they are goal oriented.
Hello! My name is Anastaxia and I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in the state of Massachusetts. I have my BA in psychology and MA in forensic mental health counseling. I have worked with several mental health organizations including emergency services, inpatient psychiatric hospital, and treatment based prison. I have worked with a variety of individuals experiencing acute mental health episodes, addiction, anxiety, depression, etc.
My main approaches to working with clients are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Existential Therapy because they are goal oriented.
Hello! My name is Anastaxia and I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in the state of Massachusetts. I have my BA in psychology and MA in forensic mental health counseling. I have worked with several mental health organizations including emergency services, inpatient psychiatric hospital, and treatment based prison. I have worked with a variety of individuals experiencing acute mental health episodes, addiction, anxiety, depression, etc.
(617) 915-4479 View (617) 915-4479
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Christie Lebrun
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02110  (Online Only)
I collaborate with individuals to meet their goals through strength-based, solution and emotionally-focused, existential, and Expressive Arts approaches.
I am currently accepting new clients, Monday-Wednesday availability. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor experienced in supporting youth, young adults, and adults through the challenges of life to reach a place of comfort. I specialize in working with individuals and families who experience mental health concerns, including, but not limited to, depression/anxiety, life transitions, trauma, mood disorders, stress management, and relationship concerns. My work is versatile as I utilize my passions to support individuals to make positive progress toward their goals.
I collaborate with individuals to meet their goals through strength-based, solution and emotionally-focused, existential, and Expressive Arts approaches.
I am currently accepting new clients, Monday-Wednesday availability. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor experienced in supporting youth, young adults, and adults through the challenges of life to reach a place of comfort. I specialize in working with individuals and families who experience mental health concerns, including, but not limited to, depression/anxiety, life transitions, trauma, mood disorders, stress management, and relationship concerns. My work is versatile as I utilize my passions to support individuals to make positive progress toward their goals.
(857) 376-6778 View (857) 376-6778
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Dr. Abe Zubarev
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DHSc, DPS, BCD, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02114  (Online Only)
I work with male clients and my specialties include gay men’s mental health, self-esteem, existential concerns, and autism.
I work with male clients and my specialties include gay men’s mental health, self-esteem, existential concerns, and autism.
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Michelle Simankov
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02132  (Online Only)
If you are feeling like you are ready to start therapy, I invite you to reach out to me today! I use an existential therapy approach that allows you to become the person you want to be.
Counseling gives you an opportunity to manifest the life you deserve. It can be difficult to see beyond the behaviors and patterns holding you back when you’re stuck in unproductive cycles. In therapy, you can begin the process of healing so that you can effectively open yourself up to the right kind of relationships that will meet your needs. Throughout counseling, I will gently challenge you to dig deeper into your history and past wounds so that you can begin to see where certain obstacles originated. By untangling some of these elements, you can clarify what you want and need out of life. I am here to help you through this.
If you are feeling like you are ready to start therapy, I invite you to reach out to me today! I use an existential therapy approach that allows you to become the person you want to be.
Counseling gives you an opportunity to manifest the life you deserve. It can be difficult to see beyond the behaviors and patterns holding you back when you’re stuck in unproductive cycles. In therapy, you can begin the process of healing so that you can effectively open yourself up to the right kind of relationships that will meet your needs. Throughout counseling, I will gently challenge you to dig deeper into your history and past wounds so that you can begin to see where certain obstacles originated. By untangling some of these elements, you can clarify what you want and need out of life. I am here to help you through this.
(781) 253-8972 View (781) 253-8972
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Julie Kenary
Counselor, LMHC, MA
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02117
I work with clients from a psychodynamic, interpersonal and existential perspective, all of which involve personal reflection and honesty.
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.
I work with clients from a psychodynamic, interpersonal and existential perspective, all of which involve personal reflection and honesty.
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.
(617) 431-6846 View (617) 431-6846
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Ann Foley
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02205  (Online Only)
I pull from a wide range of techniques in order to best meet individual needs, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills, existential psychology, psychodynamic therapy, narrative therapy, and schema therapy.
(Please note: I am currently unable to accept Masshealth and Tufts direct.) I believe that each individual is the maker of their own path, and my goal is to help support and guide you towards a fulfilling and happy life. I have over 10 years of experience working with people of all ages who struggle with substance use issues, personality disorders, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other mental illnesses and personal stressors.
I pull from a wide range of techniques in order to best meet individual needs, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills, existential psychology, psychodynamic therapy, narrative therapy, and schema therapy.
(Please note: I am currently unable to accept Masshealth and Tufts direct.) I believe that each individual is the maker of their own path, and my goal is to help support and guide you towards a fulfilling and happy life. I have over 10 years of experience working with people of all ages who struggle with substance use issues, personality disorders, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other mental illnesses and personal stressors.
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Ana Santana Ogando
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02109  (Online Only)
Most of therapeutic approaches are: CBT, Solution Focused, DBT, REBT, Existential and Mindfulness based therapy.
All clients are welcome in this space. Are you willing to work through it? Where’s the obstacle? Are you ready to open yourself and accept who you are or Who you could become? This world has been challenging and inflexible. Interest, transparency and commitment are the key to start working together. My experience working with different cultures, social background and reality reinforce us to understand different issues from different perspective. In this space you will be validated.
Most of therapeutic approaches are: CBT, Solution Focused, DBT, REBT, Existential and Mindfulness based therapy.
All clients are welcome in this space. Are you willing to work through it? Where’s the obstacle? Are you ready to open yourself and accept who you are or Who you could become? This world has been challenging and inflexible. Interest, transparency and commitment are the key to start working together. My experience working with different cultures, social background and reality reinforce us to understand different issues from different perspective. In this space you will be validated.
(339) 217-6532 View (339) 217-6532
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Isaac Lowenthal
Psychologist, PsyD, HSP
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02109  (Online Only)
My theoretical orientation is eclectic; I utilize existential and cognitive-behavioral principles, among others to treat a wide range of mental health issues, including: depression, self-esteem issues, interpersonal conflict, loss, anxiety, trauma and adjustment disorders.
++Note--Currently I am providing only video telehealth therapy--no in person sessions.** As a licensed, clinical psychologist, I provide individual, group and couples psychotherapy to adults to provide support to them in overcoming life obstacles and achieving their goals.
My theoretical orientation is eclectic; I utilize existential and cognitive-behavioral principles, among others to treat a wide range of mental health issues, including: depression, self-esteem issues, interpersonal conflict, loss, anxiety, trauma and adjustment disorders.
++Note--Currently I am providing only video telehealth therapy--no in person sessions.** As a licensed, clinical psychologist, I provide individual, group and couples psychotherapy to adults to provide support to them in overcoming life obstacles and achieving their goals.
(617) 616-8369 View (617) 616-8369
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Miriam Rowan
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02116
My theoretical orientation is informed by neuropsychological, existential, feminist, and learning theories.
I view therapy as an active process on the part of the client and the therapist, set within the context of a relationship built on trust, vulnerability, and curiosity. My clients may be seeking to develop greater personal agency and authenticity in their lives. They may want to clarify their values and life direction or better understand and manage their emotional lives, resolve self-defeating behavior patterns, or foster meaningful relationships. I often work with clients who are living their lives in environments which demand consistent excellence in performance and who may, as a result, have distinct needs and challenges.
My theoretical orientation is informed by neuropsychological, existential, feminist, and learning theories.
I view therapy as an active process on the part of the client and the therapist, set within the context of a relationship built on trust, vulnerability, and curiosity. My clients may be seeking to develop greater personal agency and authenticity in their lives. They may want to clarify their values and life direction or better understand and manage their emotional lives, resolve self-defeating behavior patterns, or foster meaningful relationships. I often work with clients who are living their lives in environments which demand consistent excellence in performance and who may, as a result, have distinct needs and challenges.
(857) 754-3232 View (857) 754-3232
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Robert Fera
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02199  (Online Only)
I use psychodynamic, humanistic, existential, and mindfulness practices.
I have been most fortunate to have worked in the field of psychology, human services and higher education for four decades. Initially, I worked in a college counseling center while maintaining a private practice. Later, I became a professor and chairperson of the human services department while continuing to see clients privately. Through these years, I was able to balance teaching students about psychological principles and techniques while practicing therapy. I have developed programs and courses in Substance Abuse Counseling, Health Psychology and Positive Psychology and have been able to use these methods in counseling.
I use psychodynamic, humanistic, existential, and mindfulness practices.
I have been most fortunate to have worked in the field of psychology, human services and higher education for four decades. Initially, I worked in a college counseling center while maintaining a private practice. Later, I became a professor and chairperson of the human services department while continuing to see clients privately. Through these years, I was able to balance teaching students about psychological principles and techniques while practicing therapy. I have developed programs and courses in Substance Abuse Counseling, Health Psychology and Positive Psychology and have been able to use these methods in counseling.
(339) 215-8843 View (339) 215-8843
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Iuri Conceicao
Psychologist, PsyD, MSc, MA
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02199  (Online Only)
My psychotherapeutic style emphasizes an empathic presence combining psychoanalytical, existential, cognitive behavioral (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) approaches.
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).
My psychotherapeutic style emphasizes an empathic presence combining psychoanalytical, existential, cognitive behavioral (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) approaches.
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).
(781) 544-2423 View (781) 544-2423
Existential Therapists

How does existential therapy work?

Existential therapy focuses on a patient’s inner experiences. The therapist tries to help the individual comprehend and alleviate symptoms by exploring their interior life. By confronting negative disquiet and emotions, the individual will hopefully become more open to finding meaning and purpose. This therapy can be administered to individuals or groups.

Is existential therapy evidence-based?

Existential therapy is an evidence-based practice. Research has determined that existential therapy can lead to significant improvement in the mental health of patients, and for some people it can be just as effective as cognitive behavioral therapy. The benefits of existential therapy are enduring, even long after treatment has ended.

How long does existential therapy last?

The goal of existential therapy is to understand a person’s internal experiences, which may sound like a lengthy process, but it does not have to be so in-depth. However, sessions are not short-term, and therapy can continue for months or up to a year. And because patients learn the theory behind existential therapy during treatment, they can also practice its tenets throughout life after therapy sessions have been completed.

Is existential therapy effective?

According to research, many patients find success with existential therapy. Researchers note that the therapy is particularly useful in improving feelings of isolation, feelings of purposelessness, as well as conditions such as anxiety and depression. Improvements in problem areas can persist even after the end of existential therapy, as individuals can continue working on themselves by using the tools they’ve developed during treatment.