Existential Therapists in Brookline, MA

I work with adults, groups, and couples, managing a range of personal and interpersonal challenges, from anxiety and depression, to addiction and major relationship dysfunction. If you are troubled by unsatisfying or unstable relationships with family members and/or partners, low self esteem, feeling stuck, concerns about your substance use, coping with transitions, spiritual or existential challenges, impulsive behavior, procrastination, or anxiety, you are welcome to contact me.

I am a licensed psychologist who is trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy. Patients who come to me are looking to understand the significance and meaning of their most difficult-to-solve problems—problems like anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relational struggles, and self-harm. They are often patients who have not had success with short-term and/or cognitive therapies, and they have a sense that their struggles signify something more than mere dysfunction—that their problems point to something unique and unknown about themselves.

Life can make us feel unsettled in our surroundings, uncertain in our relationships, or unfulfilled with who we are. We may lose ourselves and wonder how to find ourselves again. Therapy can be used in many ways – to explore, to question, to heal, and to grow. It can create space for all facets of life to be experienced openly. I believe that the relationship we build together fosters an opportunity to shift your understanding of yourself, allowing room for movement in your life.

I am warm, authentic, dynamic, and connective, and I believe in meaning-making and healing through relationship. I also believe in the balance of holding what's challenging or traumatic, while looking at possibilities for growth and change. I truly love the work that I do, providing holding, healing, and transformation in a safe and natural way. Come meet me for a free sample session, and see what possibilities we might explore together. My contact information is (617) 935 - 9116. I look forward to hopefully meeting with you.

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.

Alice Rodgers is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Supervisee (LMHC-S) who has over 2 years of experience assisting teens, young adults, and adults to improve their communication skills and to find healing from the symptoms of anxiety, depression, undeveloped coping skills, low self-esteem, grief, difficult life transitions, academic issues, low self-esteem, chronic stress, substance use, trauma, PTSD, and women’s issues.

I want to work with 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 am a licensed psychologist, with an emphasis on treating depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction. I completed a clinical internship within the VA hospital system and a postdoctoral fellowship at Cambridge Hospital. I approach therapy from a relational stance with a focus on helping you gain insight into your relationship patterns and sense-of-self.

ACCEPTING NEW REFERRALS. 20 Years experience at Harvard Medical School/ synthesis of psychodynamic, DBT, CBT, behavioral therapy. See www.drheidithermenos.com I have synthesized into a coherent therapy style what I feel are the most effective elements of psychodynamic, humanistic and behavioral therapies. My work in cognitive neuroscience (studying the effects of cognitive remediation on the brain) also influences the work. I tailor my approach based on your goals, symptoms, cognitive style and phase of the therapy.

Together, we will work to identify your inner strengths and resources that will aid you in self-discovery and growth. I utilize mindfulness and motivational interviewing approaches to further a client's journey towards positive change. My therapeutic approach is rooted in a relational framework and the belief that all healing takes place in the context of relationships. I focus on creating a trusting client-therapist relationship by providing a safe, supportive and encouraging space to help facilitate self-discovery and enduring change.

It is not uncommon to feel that life’s challenges are too much to handle alone. I assist individuals in the process of bettering and more fully understanding themselves. Through a therapeutic and empathetic relationship, we can work together to reduce negativity in your life and increase your sense of autonomy, confidence, and mindfulness. I believe that with guidance and reflection, even our most difficult experiences can often become our greatest sources of strength and resilience.

First and foremost, I am concerned with understanding the full person with whom I am sitting, and not solely their problems or symptoms. This stance stems from a belief that without such careful attention to a person's full scope, the issues people seek help for are often not adequately resolved. Clients who are willing to attempt a process of reflection, dialogue, and practice have typically found my office a safe and useful space to work through their dilemmas and concerns.

I’m especially interested in working with people who come from difficult families, people concerned with meaning and spirituality, people who have experienced emotional and spiritual abuse, people grappling with attachment issues, and people with "people-pleasing" tendencies.

You might be experiencing some struggles or so-called "symptoms." It could be depression, anxiety, feelings of inadequacy, trauma, relationship difficulties, challenges in certain life circumstances, or your own unique situation. Besides adults, I also work with children or adolescents with autism, behavioral issues, or emotional regulation difficulties.

My therapy work is largely focused on people actively engaged in affecting the world around them; including those active in social change efforts; entrepreneurs; and researchers, teachers, and technical and supervisory professionals. I help those concerned about promoting social change to work on their personal issues in a climate supportive of their activism. I am also aware of the difficulties researchers and other professionals sometimes feel in psychotherapy that may feel alien. I bring this awareness to therapy, while helping those involved in administrative roles navigate the complexities of working with others who sometimes have very different personal styles.

Is purity culture or religious messaging preventing you from dating, sex, and healthy relationships? Have you rejected old religious beliefs but feel "stuck" making your new beliefs a reality? I help millennials like you by using a holistic approach to therapy. I combine CBT, IFS therapy, mindfulness, and somatic practices like nervous system regulation to heal at the root of your issues; cultivate self compassion; create new, healthy relationships; and step into your sexual liberation era. I also offer CPT Intensives for those who want to heal NOW and don't want to spend months or even years in the traditional therapy model.

The way psychotherapy is practiced has a lot to do with the mind set and life experience of the psychologist. I have been in private practice since 1980, and beyond the traditional training for psychologists, I also trained extensively in an approach known as Psychology of Mind, or Health Realization. This is a cognitive approach that is very down-to-earth but rooted in principles akin to those behind meditation, yoga and similar traditions that were developed to enhance optimal human functioning.

Life is filled with challenging events that can push us beyond our limits. These moments can either propel us toward growth or leave us feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and disconnected. I bring 17 years of experience in the field and helping people navigate these challenges. I am well-versed in various therapeutic modalities, primarily utilizing a combination of IFS, EMDR, CBT and transpersonal approaches. The goal is to help you regain your balance, foster resilience, and learn how to tap into your innate inner healing capacity during difficult times.

Welcome! Meaningful change and lasting healing happen through the co-creation of safe therapeutic spaces. Together, we can develop your capacity not only to feel better, but to be healthier. Understanding yourself is a powerful source of transformation and development. However, insight alone is not always enough to create psychological healing. I work with people to generate deep insight but also to create a new way of being and feeling in the world. For these purposes, I often incorporate both experiential and mind/brain/body therapies.