Therapists in Brookline, MA

Ava Parent is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Massachusetts who has been practicing since 2023. She graduated from Smith College School for Social Work. Ava offers a holistic, client-centered approach in order to create a unique and individualized treatment plan that acknowledges client's unique situations and needs. She fosters a warm, nonjudgmental, safe environment where clients can truly show up as themselves. Ave believes in forming a strong therapeutic relationship in which therapist and client can work together to define and work towards client goals.

You keep wondering if you are repeating the same pattern again and again; it feels inevitable and totally out of your control and yet you can't stop blaming yourself. I commend you for holding on to hope, for reaching out. It requires courage and inner strength to look for someone who is trained to listen and help. I have training and experience helping those who struggle with depression, anxiety, memories of trauma, career and relationship difficulties.

As a therapist, I provide individual, couples and family therapy to adolescents and adults. I work in a collaborative, non-judgmental manner that aims to promote positive change within a person's life. After a comprehensive assessment, I utilize a variety of approaches including psychodynamic (focused on developing insight) and cognitive behavioral (focused on understanding the thoughts and behaviors that shape experience) based on individual need. Through therapy that respects the complexities of each individual's life, I strive for my clients to develop a deep understanding of themselves that will enable long lasting growth.

Accepting new clients for in office and telehealth appointments. ——————————————————————— Have you tried everything, but still worry constantly? You don't have to live like this. There is hope. Sometimes anxiety or depression manifests in body aches, sleepless nights, numbness, feeling on edge or sensitivity to loud sounds, irritability, nightmares, feeling lonely or sad. I can support you to break free from your anxiety and find calm and joy in your days again. We could start by tapping into your own resources that might be hard to access.

Everyone I see for the first time simply wants to feel better. They are tired of being alone with their burdens and need help with the problems they are facing. Individuals want to be truly known and heard. I am an active and curious listener and I hope to help people to become more curious about themselves. I think of the first visit as a consultation. It is a time to share what you need help with and to see whether further work could be useful. As a therapist with 40 years of experience, I feel grateful to still love my work.

I feel that finding the right therapist is absolutely essential to treatment. I believe that no one therapist can meet the needs of each patient that steps into their office. I pride myself on my ability to connect with others and form genuine therapeutic relationships. I empower and help my patients to learn the abilities and skills needed to live their lives to the highest quality so they will one day no longer need to see me. Supporting and encouraging independence is key in my therapeutic practice. I am licensed to see patients in MA, CT, NY and NJ.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years experience and have the privilege of working with adults from diverse backgrounds. Currently, we live in unprecedented and trying times that can lead to increased stress, burnout, and strain on relationships. I can help you with worry/anxiety, sadness/depression, relationship struggles, parenting, work-home life balance, stress, making career changes, shame, grief, and life transitions. I will help you learn more about yourself, understand better the way you think and feel, and live more consciously so that you can feel more empowered and centered in your choices and life.

I work with people who may be struggling with their relationships – with themselves, within partnerships, and within families. During our initial sessions, we'll turn over all facets of the issues you've been facing. Then, we'll create an individualized plan to identify solutions, improve your relationships, and supply you with tools and perspectives you can use long after you leave therapy.

Caroline Howland is an LICSW with a private practice in Brookline, MA who has been working with individuals of all ages and their families for the past 14 years. Her practice is focused on treating adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety disorders, and coping with challenging life changes and transitions. Her treatment approach incorporates talk therapy with skills-based therapy, tailored to individual client need. Previous experience includes McLean Hospital for 9 years, where she specialized in Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Psychosis, and the CEDAR Clinic for 4 years, where she specialized in Psychosis-Risk.

I can help you resolve sex-related anxiety, low or uneven libido, effects of sexual trauma and negative experiences, sexual functioning issues, lack of sexual confidence, and difficulty experiencing pleasure. I’m a clinical sexologist and a somatic therapy practitioner. I use Somatic Experiencing and other neurophysiology-based therapies to help release the negative patterns and blocks your body holds around sex and intimacy and to teach you how to feel more embodied, connected and confident. I combine this approach with sex coaching and education to help you achieve your unique vision for a pleasurable and fulfilling sex life.

We are a group of Clinical and Health Psychologists, offering individual, couple and family care live (in Boston) and throughout Massachusetts. We meet our clients where they are -including students, new parents, busy entrepreneurs, professionals transitioning into new leadership or retirement, persons coping with an illness, and more- with therapy including CBT, DBT, ACT, and Interpersonal/Existential modes, and Coaching for health and life transitions. Our diverse team offers care in several languages and modalities.

I offer individual, couples & group psychotherapy to adults and adolescents, taking an integrative holistic approach to treatment. If you are navigating challenges with anxiety, OCD, depression, family/relationship conflicts, trauma, women's issues, low self-esteem, impulsivity, or a life transition, we may be a good fit! My expertise is in integrative psychotherapy, where I draw from a variety of modalities, including CBT, DBT, mindfulness, ACT, relational & strengths-based approaches to provide individualized treatment. If you have a spiritual practice or faith, I also incorporate your faith and spiritual practices into our work.

Believing that all therapy starts by building a detailed understanding of each person in the context of a developing therapeutic relationship, I will work with you collaboratively to develop a plan for your success based on your specific goals. Often, this plan includes enhancing knowledge, increasing self-awareness, and learning new skills. I offer an integration of therapeutic approaches, including relational (focusing on interpersonal interactions), mindfulness (emphasizing awareness and attention to one's experience), and cognitive-behavioral techniques (focusing on the impact of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors).

Relationship issues, transitions, losses, and other life challenges can be overwhelming to face alone. During such times, it could be reassuring to meet a person who can support you and help you see hope. The goal is to gradually move away from old patterns and towards a happier, harmonious, and more fulfilling life.

Going to therapy implies the courage to question ourselves and face the challenges that get in the way of self-acceptance. Our lives change and we often struggle to change with it. I believe therapy can be a transformative encounter that allows a different experience of ourselves. As a native Spanish-English speaker, I provide a culturally sensitive approach to therapy and am mindful of race, gender, sexuality, and class intersections. My background and my current role as a clinician at Harvard University Counseling and Mental Health Services have allowed me to work with patients from all over the world.

I am a psychotherapist with over 10 years of clinical experience working with children and adolescents aged 6-18 to overcome personal obstacles and build resilience. I strive to create a welcoming and nurturing environment for my clients to give them a safe space for emotional growth and positive change. I have a Certificate in Traumatic Stress Studies and have developed a range of specialized techniques for the treatment of ADHD, self-control issues, aggression, anxiety disorders, low self-esteem, mood difficulties, attachment disorders and PTSD. My cross-cultural experience supports my work with diverse populations

I am a licensed clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst who provides therapy to individuals who are looking to more authentically connect with themselves and others; understand who they are, what they are feeling, and why they are experiencing the emotions they are feeling. I am trained to provide a variety of therapeutic interventions. I tailor my therapeutic approach to fit the unique needs and desires of each individual client. I use an insight oriented approach to aid individuals in understanding and interrupting repetitive patterns that may be interfering or often lead us to that "stuck" feeling.

I work with children, couples, families, and adults who are trying to understand and better themselves by processing and learning from their life experiences. In our work together you will have the opportunity to learn how to identify what is currently posing a challenge in your life and how to overcome it. Through the use of a strength-based approach, we will embrace real conversations in a judgment-free environment that cultivates honesty and transparency.

Do you or your child feel anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed? Are you seeking to break down patterns that get in the way of your relationships? Are you trying to find ways to get yourself or your family through the rough patch? Struggles like these are common, and many seek the help of professionals, like myself, to get them through. By reaching out, you are already taking the first step towards healing and understanding. As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and therapist, I have worked with children, youth, families, and young and older adults in these exact situations.