Therapists in Brookline, MA

Let's think about our thinking. Curiosity and bravery are important aspects of any learning experience and these traits are equally important in psychotherapy. As a psychologist, I encourage my clients to be both brave and curious as we respectfully examine and process poignant thoughts, feelings, and emotions. Through this thoughtful process, the client is able to grow and gain self-confidence and improved internal emotional regulation. My goal or agenda for psychotherapy is not mine but yours, and I look forward to collaborating with you and bearing witness to your growth.

Life can be an uphill battle sometimes and I want to help you get through the ups and downs to reach the top. I prioritize making my clients feel comfortable sharing painful topics and issues. I have experience with individuals who have a wide range of issues: anxiety, depression, Bipolar, schizophrennia, PTSD, relationship/family issues, interpersonal challenges, low self-esteem, and eating diorders. I want to put my clients in control of their racing thoughts.

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 a holistic psychotherapist who supports the healing of the mind, body and spirit. Sessions are designed to support you in accessing your unique gifts and strengths, and to create space for deepening self-awareness and your connection to intuition. My approach is caring, flexible, relational and collaborative. Together, we will address your struggles, questions and concerns and identify and work towards your goals.

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.

Jennifer has over 15 years of therapy experience working with teenagers, young adults and adults. She has experience working with a variety of clients and diagnoses, including anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, and grief. Jennifer is an empathic therapist who provides a judgment-free zone that gives individuals a safe place to express their thoughts and feelings. She utilizes a person-centered approach and adjusts her interventions depending on the client’s needs, beliefs and desires. When it is appropriate, she helps clients build assertiveness skills, create coping skills and improve self-care.

I actively and empathically work to create a collaborative alliance with clients. It is my goal to provide focus and support and increase one's self-awareness in identifying ways to manage issues of concern.

The demands of school, work, family and social relationships can be overwhelming for people of all ages. Societal pressures may add to our stress. We all need support as we navigate the different stages of our lives. We can get stuck, feel very low, or become increasingly anxious along the way. Children and adolescents may express or cope with these difficult emotions with troubling behavior. Parents often feel helpless or lost trying to support their children. Individual and family psychotherapy can help us better understand and manage our emotions, increase our sense of worth and control, and live a more fulfilling life.

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.

As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) at Nourished Minds Counseling + Wellness, I primarily specialize in treating adolescents and adults struggling with eating disorders (HAES model) and OCD. I also enjoy working with clients as they navigate anxiety, depression, burn out, phase of life challenges and gender and sexuality identity work. My clinical approach is relational and flexibly incorporates different therapeutic modalities to meet your unique needs. I particularly enjoy working with people between the ages of 18-35 and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Symptoms arise in the context of trying to adapt to something difficult in one's life. This may be an adaptation to a painful relationship, a work situation, or a physical limitation. Symptom relief comes with an initial understanding of the meaning of the problem, and then working with specific strategies to manage the problem differently. Our work will focus on who you are as a person and how your particular set of symptoms or issues have evolved for you in the context of your life as a whole.

The clients I work with know how much I love and deeply respect the work we do together. Using a combination of narrative therapy, strengths based therapy and psychodynamic methods, I help each person establish their personal story and identify their personal goals. In addition to talk therapy, I am an EMDR practitioner and use this treatment to relieve trauma and advance clinical treatments. Please visit my website for more info or contact me to set up a quick phone call.

At Nourished Minds, we offer compassionate, holistic, and evidence-based counseling to adolescents, adults, and families. We provide a safe, affirming, and inclusive therapeutic space for clients struggling with a wide range of mental health disorders which include anxiety disorders, eating disorders, trauma, OCD, and depression. Our licensed and experienced therapists specialize in treatment modalities which include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and internal family systems (IFS).

As a psychologist and psychoanalyst, I aim to help patients understand the trouble in their lives and make significant changes. I believe it is important to take the time to get to know patients' stories. My approach is both collaborative and challenging. Sometimes this involves helping people look at parts of themselves that are painful, or hard to see clearly. Many patients benefit from long-term, intensive therapy, while others find that shorter-term therapy helps them solve immediate problems.

At times, life events can seem to control the way we feel, creating feelings of helplessness and hopelessness. Other times, you may struggle with feeling unmotivated or purposeless without any specific cause. I believe psychotherapy empowers people by understanding specific struggles while actively developing skills to create change. A key part of our work will be identifying the things that matter to you and finding ways that therapy can bring you closer to a life that is more connected with your values.

I believe that peace of mind is possible—for individuals, couples, and their loved ones—even after every other option has failed. I’ve been in practice for more than 30 years and have worked with countless individuals, couples, and families to assess and address a wide range of issues, including relationship and career concerns, major life transitions, chronic health challenges, and problems related to mental health and substance use.

 In my work, I help young adults and adults who are experiencing various difficulties in their lives, including stress, depression, anxiety, family conflicts, and grief.

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, licensed in Massachusetts with over ten years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and depression. I also have experience working with clients on moving through major life changes. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

I approach each client as a whole person and strive to create a collaborative relationship where there is room for both problem-solving approaches and insight-oriented, transformative personal growth. Often clients seek me out to address issues of identity related to race, sexual orientation, gender identity and class & we work together to explore and integrate aspects of themselves, allowing them to thrive and be successful in relationships and work. Counseling often requires clients to do work outside of the session, and I support clients in continuing their self-exploration through readings, journaling and other self-care work.

I have experience working with adolescents, adults and couples. My theraputic approach is active, change-oriented and focuses on personal effectiveness. I attempt to create a nonjudgemental, positive enviornment in which clients are able to explore their difficulties and achieve a more balanced and fulfilling lifestyle.