Depression Therapists in Brookline, MA
I'm a Columbia & Harvard trained psychologist skilled in treating anxiety, OCD, and depression. I enjoy working with high-achieving, motivated adults ready to build a more meaningful life. I provide therapy in Massachusetts (MA). In addition to private practice, I am on the faculty at Harvard Medical School and a staff psychologist at a Harvard Medical School affiliated clinic.
I'm a Columbia & Harvard trained psychologist skilled in treating anxiety, OCD, and depression. I enjoy working with high-achieving, motivated adults ready to build a more meaningful life. I provide therapy in Massachusetts (MA). In addition to private practice, I am on the faculty at Harvard Medical School and a staff psychologist at a Harvard Medical School affiliated clinic.
Liz Sosland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brookline, MA 02446
Waitlist for new clients
We all encounter moments in our lives that test our capacity to cope, and may cause us to feel ungrounded or overwhelmed. Whether you are struggling with issues of depression, anxiety, intimacy/relationship concerns, family struggles, life transitions, or simply feel like you need a space to talk through the things weighing heavily on your mind and heart, I intend to create a safe and supportive environment to explore the issues impacting you. I offer a calm, authentic, compassionate style and use an eclectic, active, relational approach grounded in psychodynamic training.
We all encounter moments in our lives that test our capacity to cope, and may cause us to feel ungrounded or overwhelmed. Whether you are struggling with issues of depression, anxiety, intimacy/relationship concerns, family struggles, life transitions, or simply feel like you need a space to talk through the things weighing heavily on your mind and heart, I intend to create a safe and supportive environment to explore the issues impacting you. I offer a calm, authentic, compassionate style and use an eclectic, active, relational approach grounded in psychodynamic training.
I am a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over three years of experience working with children, teens, and adults. I specialize in helping individuals and families navigate a range of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, relationship conflicts, anger, stress, trauma, and PTSD.
I am a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over three years of experience working with children, teens, and adults. I specialize in helping individuals and families navigate a range of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, relationship conflicts, anger, stress, trauma, and PTSD.
The people I work with are seeking assistance for a variety of issues, from getting to know themselves more deeply, to depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship problems, and loss.
I am an experienced psychoanalyst and psychotherapist in private practice in Brookline, Massachusetts. Throughout my training and career, I have worked with adults and adolescents in hospital, outpatient and private practice settings. I am engaged in scholarship, such as publishing and presentations, and supervise the work of other clinicians. I have also been an instructor at the Psychoanalytic Institute of New England, and am a faculty member at the Boston Psychoanalytic Society and Institute and the Massachusetts Institute of Psychoanalysis.
The people I work with are seeking assistance for a variety of issues, from getting to know themselves more deeply, to depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship problems, and loss.
I am an experienced psychoanalyst and psychotherapist in private practice in Brookline, Massachusetts. Throughout my training and career, I have worked with adults and adolescents in hospital, outpatient and private practice settings. I am engaged in scholarship, such as publishing and presentations, and supervise the work of other clinicians. I have also been an instructor at the Psychoanalytic Institute of New England, and am a faculty member at the Boston Psychoanalytic Society and Institute and the Massachusetts Institute of Psychoanalysis.
There can be many reasons to consider beginning therapy. We seem to live in a time of increased isolation and alienation, dissatisfaction and unrest. Talk therapy provides a unique space for connection, reflection, and understanding. It can help with overcoming internal and external obstacles, leading to a higher quality of life and relationships. I have experience working with people who have depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, addiction, fears, and a range of mental health challenges. By gaining a deeper understanding of your issues and yourself, we can find relief and a way forward.
There can be many reasons to consider beginning therapy. We seem to live in a time of increased isolation and alienation, dissatisfaction and unrest. Talk therapy provides a unique space for connection, reflection, and understanding. It can help with overcoming internal and external obstacles, leading to a higher quality of life and relationships. I have experience working with people who have depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, addiction, fears, and a range of mental health challenges. By gaining a deeper understanding of your issues and yourself, we can find relief and a way forward.
As a result, depression and anxiety are reduced and behaviors that hinder potential are eliminated.
Do you not have enough satisfaction in your life? Do you wish you were in a relationship? Are you struggling with the one you are in? Do you wish for a better career?
Talking in a therapeutic environment helps people take more control of their lives, allowing them to experience a quality of life that was otherwise impossible. It is rewarding to see this type of change take place with my clients.
As a result, depression and anxiety are reduced and behaviors that hinder potential are eliminated.
Do you not have enough satisfaction in your life? Do you wish you were in a relationship? Are you struggling with the one you are in? Do you wish for a better career?
Talking in a therapeutic environment helps people take more control of their lives, allowing them to experience a quality of life that was otherwise impossible. It is rewarding to see this type of change take place with my clients.
Barbara Keezell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CGP, FAGPA
Verified Verified
Brookline, MA 02446
The challenges, difficulties, or traumas we encounter in life can make us feel anxious, depressed, vulnerable, or even overwhelmed. Psychotherapy begins with finding someone you can trust, not only to lend a compassionate ear, but also where you can reflect and discuss openly your thoughts, feelings, and actions. I believe in working collaboratively, interactively, and respectfully to create a safe space. By exploring how your ways of coping may have developed and what they may serve, we can help you discover more varied ways of responding to life's struggles, enabling you to feel more hopeful and empowered.
The challenges, difficulties, or traumas we encounter in life can make us feel anxious, depressed, vulnerable, or even overwhelmed. Psychotherapy begins with finding someone you can trust, not only to lend a compassionate ear, but also where you can reflect and discuss openly your thoughts, feelings, and actions. I believe in working collaboratively, interactively, and respectfully to create a safe space. By exploring how your ways of coping may have developed and what they may serve, we can help you discover more varied ways of responding to life's struggles, enabling you to feel more hopeful and empowered.
Heather Myers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brookline, MA 02446
I work well with people experiencing relationship issues, life transitions, adjustment to college, anxiety, and depression.
I am a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist, offering individual therapy to adults across the lifespan.
I work well with people experiencing relationship issues, life transitions, adjustment to college, anxiety, and depression.
I am a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist, offering individual therapy to adults across the lifespan.
Most people struggling with depression, anxiety, loneliness, anger, or general lack of fulfillment are either feeling blindsided by their emotions, or "stuck" in old ways of experiencing.
The human mind is amazing. At every moment, we are experiencing a complicated mix of emotions, thoughts, sensations, and memories. We notice some of these, but most we do not. Emotions, in particular, are often perceived only vaguely, or they can seem mysterious, foreign, or out of our control. Contemporary neuropsychologists have found that the decisions that we make are much more influenced by emotions, some of which are out of our awareness, than they are by our rational thoughts.
Most people struggling with depression, anxiety, loneliness, anger, or general lack of fulfillment are either feeling blindsided by their emotions, or "stuck" in old ways of experiencing.
The human mind is amazing. At every moment, we are experiencing a complicated mix of emotions, thoughts, sensations, and memories. We notice some of these, but most we do not. Emotions, in particular, are often perceived only vaguely, or they can seem mysterious, foreign, or out of our control. Contemporary neuropsychologists have found that the decisions that we make are much more influenced by emotions, some of which are out of our awareness, than they are by our rational thoughts.
I am Julie Lerner, a Licensed Psychotherapist with 10+ years of clinical experience. I am dedicated to my work with individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ and/or have experienced trauma, depression, and anxiety. I have been fortunate to work with a diverse group of people holding intersectional identities, various diagnoses, sexual orientations, gender identities, and cultural backgrounds. I hold myself to a high standard to provide an inclusive, culturally competent, eclectic, and fun approach to psychotherapy. I completed my Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology at William James College.
I am Julie Lerner, a Licensed Psychotherapist with 10+ years of clinical experience. I am dedicated to my work with individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ and/or have experienced trauma, depression, and anxiety. I have been fortunate to work with a diverse group of people holding intersectional identities, various diagnoses, sexual orientations, gender identities, and cultural backgrounds. I hold myself to a high standard to provide an inclusive, culturally competent, eclectic, and fun approach to psychotherapy. I completed my Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology at William James College.
I have experience working with individuals on a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, relationship problems, marital discord, family conflict, work and academic difficulties, grief and loss, trauma, and life transitions.
I believe psychotherapy is most effective when individuals feel genuinely connected to their therapist. I offer a safe, trusting, and supportive environment that enables individuals to develop the understanding and skills needed to make positive changes in their lives. Whether seeking therapy for symptom alleviation, a desire for greater self-understanding, or to cope with a particular crisis, good psychotherapy facilitates personal growth and learning in order to help individuals lead more fulfilling and enjoyable lives.
I have experience working with individuals on a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, relationship problems, marital discord, family conflict, work and academic difficulties, grief and loss, trauma, and life transitions.
I believe psychotherapy is most effective when individuals feel genuinely connected to their therapist. I offer a safe, trusting, and supportive environment that enables individuals to develop the understanding and skills needed to make positive changes in their lives. Whether seeking therapy for symptom alleviation, a desire for greater self-understanding, or to cope with a particular crisis, good psychotherapy facilitates personal growth and learning in order to help individuals lead more fulfilling and enjoyable lives.
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Cleo Gordon, LCSW, provides non-judgmental, trauma-informed therapy to individuals across Massachusetts. She is dedicated to helping youth and adults navigate life's challenges in a safe and supportive environment. Cleo takes an individualized approach to therapy, tailoring her methods to meet each client's unique needs and goals. Her focus is on helping individuals overcome symptoms of anxiety, depression, and gender identity concerns, while also offering compassionate support for women's issues. Cleo's practice serves clients from diverse backgrounds, with a special emphasis on supporting the LGBTQIA+ community.
Cleo Gordon, LCSW, provides non-judgmental, trauma-informed therapy to individuals across Massachusetts. She is dedicated to helping youth and adults navigate life's challenges in a safe and supportive environment. Cleo takes an individualized approach to therapy, tailoring her methods to meet each client's unique needs and goals. Her focus is on helping individuals overcome symptoms of anxiety, depression, and gender identity concerns, while also offering compassionate support for women's issues. Cleo's practice serves clients from diverse backgrounds, with a special emphasis on supporting the LGBTQIA+ community.
I became a clinician based on my own lived experience of going through major depression in my mid-30's.
Licensed to practice in Massachusetts, Maine & Vermont (telehealth only). People can recover from mental health crises & lead fulfilling and productive lives. Each of us heal & grow through our relationships with others that are based on mutual respect & authentic dialogue. My practice is based on a non-pathologizing, supportive, narrative approach which is always person-first and person-directed. I graduated with a master's in clinical mental health counseling in 2003 & licensed in 2009.
I became a clinician based on my own lived experience of going through major depression in my mid-30's.
Licensed to practice in Massachusetts, Maine & Vermont (telehealth only). People can recover from mental health crises & lead fulfilling and productive lives. Each of us heal & grow through our relationships with others that are based on mutual respect & authentic dialogue. My practice is based on a non-pathologizing, supportive, narrative approach which is always person-first and person-directed. I graduated with a master's in clinical mental health counseling in 2003 & licensed in 2009.
When beginning psychotherapy, individuals often feel vulnerable and in need of a safe space in which to examine their struggles and work towards healing. With over 30 years of experience, and as a Harvard-trained psychologist, I provide such a space. I work with empathy, intellect, and humor to help clients address such diverse concerns as life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, and eating disorders. My approach is grounded in psychodynamic and relational theories, and I use CBT and mindfulness techniques where appropriate to help clients understand themselves, achieve their goals, and find satisfaction in their lives.
When beginning psychotherapy, individuals often feel vulnerable and in need of a safe space in which to examine their struggles and work towards healing. With over 30 years of experience, and as a Harvard-trained psychologist, I provide such a space. I work with empathy, intellect, and humor to help clients address such diverse concerns as life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, and eating disorders. My approach is grounded in psychodynamic and relational theories, and I use CBT and mindfulness techniques where appropriate to help clients understand themselves, achieve their goals, and find satisfaction in their lives.
I specialize in therapy with children and adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression and self-esteem issues.
I believe that most children and adolescents can benefit from connecting with another adult to help them sort through their struggles, even short-term. Working in schools for over 20 years has taught me how to work collaboratively with all the people in your child's life to help them to achieve success. I am able to see the "whole child" as a result, and treat accordingly. I have found that child and adolescent therapists are few and far between, and I hope to be a resource to you.
I specialize in therapy with children and adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression and self-esteem issues.
I believe that most children and adolescents can benefit from connecting with another adult to help them sort through their struggles, even short-term. Working in schools for over 20 years has taught me how to work collaboratively with all the people in your child's life to help them to achieve success. I am able to see the "whole child" as a result, and treat accordingly. I have found that child and adolescent therapists are few and far between, and I hope to be a resource to you.
I work with adults and adolescents with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief and loss.
I firmly believe that growth and change are not only possible but essential aspects of the human experience. Together, we can navigate the complexities of anxiety, depression, and trauma, paving the way for calm and peace to replace feelings of distress. You are capable of overcoming challenges, and I am here to support you every step of the way. I am a dedicated therapist with a passion for facilitating transformative journeys towards healing and growth. I believe in the power of holistic healing and incorporate wellness practices and whole-body approaches into my therapeutic interventions.
I work with adults and adolescents with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief and loss.
I firmly believe that growth and change are not only possible but essential aspects of the human experience. Together, we can navigate the complexities of anxiety, depression, and trauma, paving the way for calm and peace to replace feelings of distress. You are capable of overcoming challenges, and I am here to support you every step of the way. I am a dedicated therapist with a passion for facilitating transformative journeys towards healing and growth. I believe in the power of holistic healing and incorporate wellness practices and whole-body approaches into my therapeutic interventions.
My areas of interest include eating disorders, relationship problems, stress management issues, adjustment disorders, acculturation issues, grief/loss, depression and anxiety disorders.
I see psychotherapy as a safe place where healing and change are fostered. I help patients to be able to gain awareness of their own thoughts, feelings and behaviors so they are able to change aspects of themselves that are holding them back from having a self-fulfilling life. I believe that everybody has the capacity to change and live a life worth living. The therapeutic relationship is central. I provide a warm, caring, nonjudgemental and compassionate environment that helps clients to feel supported while working on their goals.
My areas of interest include eating disorders, relationship problems, stress management issues, adjustment disorders, acculturation issues, grief/loss, depression and anxiety disorders.
I see psychotherapy as a safe place where healing and change are fostered. I help patients to be able to gain awareness of their own thoughts, feelings and behaviors so they are able to change aspects of themselves that are holding them back from having a self-fulfilling life. I believe that everybody has the capacity to change and live a life worth living. The therapeutic relationship is central. I provide a warm, caring, nonjudgemental and compassionate environment that helps clients to feel supported while working on their goals.
If you are struggling with depression, anxiety (e.
I am committed to creating a safe environment in which clients feel empowered to enact meaningful change in their lives. I approach this work using acceptance commitment therapy (ACT), a scientifically-validated treatment that prioritizes the client's values in therapy and offers concrete skills for how to work with painful experiences and how to take mindful, effective action in difficult situations. This ACT approach is supported and informed by my training in other cognitive-behavioral therapies, including exposure with response prevention (ERP), prolonged exposure (PE), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).
If you are struggling with depression, anxiety (e.
I am committed to creating a safe environment in which clients feel empowered to enact meaningful change in their lives. I approach this work using acceptance commitment therapy (ACT), a scientifically-validated treatment that prioritizes the client's values in therapy and offers concrete skills for how to work with painful experiences and how to take mindful, effective action in difficult situations. This ACT approach is supported and informed by my training in other cognitive-behavioral therapies, including exposure with response prevention (ERP), prolonged exposure (PE), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).
Rivka Perlmann
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Brookline, MA 02446 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Many of the individuals I see want to develop a better self-image and free themselves from paralyzing doubts and uncertainties. Others want to achieve a greater sense of satisfaction in intimate relationships, gain relief from anxiety and depression, or reduce the blocks that stop them from pursuing goals and dreams. Through conversation in psychotherapy you increase clarity and understanding - - of thoughts, feelings, and actions -- and thereby gain a greater sense of realism and optimism about your future.
Many of the individuals I see want to develop a better self-image and free themselves from paralyzing doubts and uncertainties. Others want to achieve a greater sense of satisfaction in intimate relationships, gain relief from anxiety and depression, or reduce the blocks that stop them from pursuing goals and dreams. Through conversation in psychotherapy you increase clarity and understanding - - of thoughts, feelings, and actions -- and thereby gain a greater sense of realism and optimism about your future.
If you are feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or stuck in your life, therapy can give you the skills and support needed to make positive, lasting changes. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I have expertise in helping people overcome anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and trauma. I am also passionate about supporting women navigating the complexities of infertility, pregnancy and postpartum, as well as parenting.
If you are feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or stuck in your life, therapy can give you the skills and support needed to make positive, lasting changes. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I have expertise in helping people overcome anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and trauma. I am also passionate about supporting women navigating the complexities of infertility, pregnancy and postpartum, as well as parenting.
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.