Forensic Psychology Therapists in Burlington, MA
My ideal client is willing to start the exciting but sometimes challenging journey to finding themselves. I love to work with folks who make the active decision to start therapy, even if they do not have a concrete goal in mind. I can certainly assist a client who does not have a specific goal in finding something they want to address. My ideal client would be willing to reflect on themselves, their lives, and their choices, and they would be willing to work collaboratively with me to either maintain or change their path.
My ideal client is willing to start the exciting but sometimes challenging journey to finding themselves. I love to work with folks who make the active decision to start therapy, even if they do not have a concrete goal in mind. I can certainly assist a client who does not have a specific goal in finding something they want to address. My ideal client would be willing to reflect on themselves, their lives, and their choices, and they would be willing to work collaboratively with me to either maintain or change their path.
The ideal client is open to receiving advice and implementing it into their daily lives. The client may have issues with substance abuse due to a lack of healthy coping skills. The client's needs are to improve the quality of work-life balance. It is also important for clients to learn healthy coping strategies to cope with anxiety, depression, and other underlying mental health disorders that are often the underlying cause of substance abuse.
The ideal client is open to receiving advice and implementing it into their daily lives. The client may have issues with substance abuse due to a lack of healthy coping skills. The client's needs are to improve the quality of work-life balance. It is also important for clients to learn healthy coping strategies to cope with anxiety, depression, and other underlying mental health disorders that are often the underlying cause of substance abuse.
My Ideal client: 36 yo male, divorced, with two children. The patient was incarcerated 16 years, due to drug addiction/trafficking. He spent his early childhood living with his mother and father, who sexually abused him. They were also addicted to drugs due to their childhood experiences of being abused. The patient's parents also prostituted him in exchange for drugs for others. The patient turned to drugs to escape the pain, embarrassment, and overall trauma from his childhood. He now wants sobriety and to overcome his trauma, which includes flashbacks and negative self-image, self-hatred, and hatred of his parents.
My Ideal client: 36 yo male, divorced, with two children. The patient was incarcerated 16 years, due to drug addiction/trafficking. He spent his early childhood living with his mother and father, who sexually abused him. They were also addicted to drugs due to their childhood experiences of being abused. The patient's parents also prostituted him in exchange for drugs for others. The patient turned to drugs to escape the pain, embarrassment, and overall trauma from his childhood. He now wants sobriety and to overcome his trauma, which includes flashbacks and negative self-image, self-hatred, and hatred of his parents.
Overwhelmed? Anxious? Irritable? Depressed? Stressing over finances, job, relationships? So many people are struggling but you reached out for help. Taking this first step is the hardest. I would like the opportunity to help ease your discomfort by providing a safe and comfortable environment. No judgement here. Together we would work on the issues you are struggling with. I feel people are more resilient than they feel. I am active in the therapeutic process by providing feedback. Change is always possible. I am no longer working with couples or children.
Overwhelmed? Anxious? Irritable? Depressed? Stressing over finances, job, relationships? So many people are struggling but you reached out for help. Taking this first step is the hardest. I would like the opportunity to help ease your discomfort by providing a safe and comfortable environment. No judgement here. Together we would work on the issues you are struggling with. I feel people are more resilient than they feel. I am active in the therapeutic process by providing feedback. Change is always possible. I am no longer working with couples or children.
Our agency employs Independently Licensed Professional Clinicians with various work experience. Our focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. We strive to provide a comfortable , non- judgemental space. Our goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.
Our agency employs Independently Licensed Professional Clinicians with various work experience. Our focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. We strive to provide a comfortable , non- judgemental space. Our goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.
Two Board Certifications in Psychiatry, Medication as needed and Counseling. Holistic and Integrated Approaches, Expertise Behavioral Health treating Depression, Grief, Anxiety, ADHD, OCD/Negative Thoughts. Alcohol and Compulsive Disorders. Adult Recovery for Narcissistic Abuse, Childhood Trauma, ACE, and Relationship Recovery. Divorce, Co- Parenting and Estrangement and Parent Alienation. Quick Appointments, Active Therapeutic Engagement, Effective Couples Counseling. Legal/Court Stress supports. Day and Evenings appointments available. Faith Based Clinician.
Two Board Certifications in Psychiatry, Medication as needed and Counseling. Holistic and Integrated Approaches, Expertise Behavioral Health treating Depression, Grief, Anxiety, ADHD, OCD/Negative Thoughts. Alcohol and Compulsive Disorders. Adult Recovery for Narcissistic Abuse, Childhood Trauma, ACE, and Relationship Recovery. Divorce, Co- Parenting and Estrangement and Parent Alienation. Quick Appointments, Active Therapeutic Engagement, Effective Couples Counseling. Legal/Court Stress supports. Day and Evenings appointments available. Faith Based Clinician.
Lindsay Averbook
Counselor, MEd, LMHC, LADC-1
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Burlington, MA 01805
Not accepting new clients
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor with over a decade of experience in the mental health field. I believe that building a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship based on mutual respect is the foundation for the most meaningful work to be done. I have a relaxed, non-judgmental, conversational approach that encourages clients to feel at ease. I strive to provide support around helping increase awareness and empowering others to make the changes that they need and desire in life.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor with over a decade of experience in the mental health field. I believe that building a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship based on mutual respect is the foundation for the most meaningful work to be done. I have a relaxed, non-judgmental, conversational approach that encourages clients to feel at ease. I strive to provide support around helping increase awareness and empowering others to make the changes that they need and desire in life.
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My name is Anastaxia Kirkpatrick, and I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in the state of Massachusetts. I became interested in the mental health field early on. I took my first introductory to psychology class in high school and this inspired me to pursue higher degrees in the psychology field. I eventually narrowed by specialty to forensic psychology, and I have a master's degree in forensic mental health counseling and have worked in several community settings. During my time working in community settings, I was able to witness the need for more outpatient therapists.
My name is Anastaxia Kirkpatrick, and I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in the state of Massachusetts. I became interested in the mental health field early on. I took my first introductory to psychology class in high school and this inspired me to pursue higher degrees in the psychology field. I eventually narrowed by specialty to forensic psychology, and I have a master's degree in forensic mental health counseling and have worked in several community settings. During my time working in community settings, I was able to witness the need for more outpatient therapists.
Rona Sandberg Trauma And Grief Therapy Parenting And Adoption
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Cambridge, MA 02140
Welcome! With over 25 years of experience working with people of all ages as a trauma and grief therapist, I have helped individuals and families learn to cope with a wide range of issues including partner loss, anxiety, depression, family conflict, complex trauma and sexual assault. I provide parent guidance and coaching for caregivers who have children with challenging behaviors and special needs. I have expertise with foster, kinship and adoptive families. I offer therapy to tweens, teens and young adults who may need support with life transitions and relationships. My work with clients is always collaborative and strength-based.
Welcome! With over 25 years of experience working with people of all ages as a trauma and grief therapist, I have helped individuals and families learn to cope with a wide range of issues including partner loss, anxiety, depression, family conflict, complex trauma and sexual assault. I provide parent guidance and coaching for caregivers who have children with challenging behaviors and special needs. I have expertise with foster, kinship and adoptive families. I offer therapy to tweens, teens and young adults who may need support with life transitions and relationships. My work with clients is always collaborative and strength-based.
Maria Ramos | Sapphire Counseling Services, LLC
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arlington, MA 02476 (Online Only)
Welcome! I am a forensic mental health counselor with over 10 years of experience. Throughout my career, I have worked in a variety of forensic and clinical settings, including the Massachusetts Department of Correction, Suffolk County jail, and other institutions. I have assessed, evaluated, and treated individuals for a range of mental health and forensic issues. Currently, I provide forensic and mental health counseling at Sapphire Counseling Services. As a bilingual and bicultural therapist, I have the privilege of offering services in both Spanish and English to individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Welcome! I am a forensic mental health counselor with over 10 years of experience. Throughout my career, I have worked in a variety of forensic and clinical settings, including the Massachusetts Department of Correction, Suffolk County jail, and other institutions. I have assessed, evaluated, and treated individuals for a range of mental health and forensic issues. Currently, I provide forensic and mental health counseling at Sapphire Counseling Services. As a bilingual and bicultural therapist, I have the privilege of offering services in both Spanish and English to individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
My ideal client would be new to therapy, though motivated to change. I am aware of the challenges that come with seeking therapy and want to be a support to those who are hesitant with the process. Ideally, I would like a client who is self-aware, receptive to feedback, and willing to hold themselves accountable.
My ideal client would be new to therapy, though motivated to change. I am aware of the challenges that come with seeking therapy and want to be a support to those who are hesitant with the process. Ideally, I would like a client who is self-aware, receptive to feedback, and willing to hold themselves accountable.
Kajal Gehi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woburn, MA 01801 (Online Only)
Welcome! I have over 20 years of experience working in the field of psychiatry, and providing psychotherapy to adults who struggle with mental illness and overall life challenges. I completed my Bachelor of Arts Degree in Anthropology at Trinity College, and my Master of Social Work Degree at Hunter College-CUNY. I have trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Strength-Based Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. I enjoy collaborating with clients to help identify patterns of thoughts, and how they impact behaviors which are not serving them well. We then strive towards changing these patterns together!
Welcome! I have over 20 years of experience working in the field of psychiatry, and providing psychotherapy to adults who struggle with mental illness and overall life challenges. I completed my Bachelor of Arts Degree in Anthropology at Trinity College, and my Master of Social Work Degree at Hunter College-CUNY. I have trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Strength-Based Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. I enjoy collaborating with clients to help identify patterns of thoughts, and how they impact behaviors which are not serving them well. We then strive towards changing these patterns together!
Silvia Dominguez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LICSW, Forensi, Service
Verified Verified
Arlington, MA 02474 (Online Only)
Do you need a change? Trying to get back on track or go beyond where you have been? I am a cross-cultural and bilingual (Spanish-English) therapist who strives to provide specific skills to unique backgrounds and situations. Do you feel misunderstood, devalued or excluded? Do you have enough emotional supports? Are you culturally different, dealing with more than one culture or ethnicity? Do you want to enhance your performance and learn to be more effective in a cross-cultural environment? My aim is to create a welcoming and non-judgmental environment to explore and actively pursue your emotional, personal, and professional growth.
Do you need a change? Trying to get back on track or go beyond where you have been? I am a cross-cultural and bilingual (Spanish-English) therapist who strives to provide specific skills to unique backgrounds and situations. Do you feel misunderstood, devalued or excluded? Do you have enough emotional supports? Are you culturally different, dealing with more than one culture or ethnicity? Do you want to enhance your performance and learn to be more effective in a cross-cultural environment? My aim is to create a welcoming and non-judgmental environment to explore and actively pursue your emotional, personal, and professional growth.
Therapy at its best combines both insight and action. Understanding ourselves can provide a kinder and less judgmental frame of understanding how we got here. But this is not enough. Taking steps, both in life and during therapy to heal and make changes is essential for an effective and satisfying outcome. For these reasons, my approach to therapy combines the depth orientation of insight oriented psychotherapies and mindfulness with the action oriented aspects of cognitive-behavioral, behavioral and internal focusing techniques.
Therapy at its best combines both insight and action. Understanding ourselves can provide a kinder and less judgmental frame of understanding how we got here. But this is not enough. Taking steps, both in life and during therapy to heal and make changes is essential for an effective and satisfying outcome. For these reasons, my approach to therapy combines the depth orientation of insight oriented psychotherapies and mindfulness with the action oriented aspects of cognitive-behavioral, behavioral and internal focusing techniques.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist. I offer individual and couples therapy for young adults and adults and specialize in the treatment of anxiety disorders, interpersonal relationships, mood disorders, substance use and trauma. My therapeutic approach, which is largely based in CBT, is eclectic and tailored to your specific goals. I believe in personalized care that offers each individual a space to safely explore difficult emotions and experiences and develop functional coping skills.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist. I offer individual and couples therapy for young adults and adults and specialize in the treatment of anxiety disorders, interpersonal relationships, mood disorders, substance use and trauma. My therapeutic approach, which is largely based in CBT, is eclectic and tailored to your specific goals. I believe in personalized care that offers each individual a space to safely explore difficult emotions and experiences and develop functional coping skills.
I am a "generalist" and clinically serve individuals, couples and families across all phases of development (from pre-teens and adolescents through to older adults). Psychotherapy is a process designed to increase general mental health and well-being by clarifying goals and values, strengthening psychological weaknesses, and learning more effective and sophisticated strategies to better manage emotional, social and internal (e.g. thoughts) life. Through a gentle but focused conversational style, I utilize the latest clinical research and theory to construct a collaborative and personally-tailored treatment plan that aims for symptom relief and performance enhancement.
I am a "generalist" and clinically serve individuals, couples and families across all phases of development (from pre-teens and adolescents through to older adults). Psychotherapy is a process designed to increase general mental health and well-being by clarifying goals and values, strengthening psychological weaknesses, and learning more effective and sophisticated strategies to better manage emotional, social and internal (e.g. thoughts) life. Through a gentle but focused conversational style, I utilize the latest clinical research and theory to construct a collaborative and personally-tailored treatment plan that aims for symptom relief and performance enhancement.
Joseph Spinazzola: Complex Trauma Treatment Center
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Melrose, MA 02176
Waitlist for new clients
In my 30+ years of experience as a therapist, clinical supervisor, researcher, educator and writer on complex trauma, I have come to believe that we are shaped as much by the good things that went missing from our lives as the bad things that happened to us. My clients have often endured severe abuse, neglect, oppression, and other forms of life adversity. They have learned to cope and survive in ways that get misunderstood and misdiagnosed, and that can cause profound stigma, shame and social rejection. Their courage and resilience inspires awe. Finding a therapist who can see and accept all parts of them is one key to recovery.
In my 30+ years of experience as a therapist, clinical supervisor, researcher, educator and writer on complex trauma, I have come to believe that we are shaped as much by the good things that went missing from our lives as the bad things that happened to us. My clients have often endured severe abuse, neglect, oppression, and other forms of life adversity. They have learned to cope and survive in ways that get misunderstood and misdiagnosed, and that can cause profound stigma, shame and social rejection. Their courage and resilience inspires awe. Finding a therapist who can see and accept all parts of them is one key to recovery.
Dr. Marie-Christine Nizzi
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cambridge, MA 02138 (Online Only)
Are you an expat? Or maybe you are in a relationship with someone from a different culture? I work with multicultural individuals, couples, and families. In relationships, cultural differences often come up in the ways we disagree or express anger, in our expectations around dating, and in what we find normal or not when raising kids. Navigating these challenges alone can feel discouraging and like no one really understands, but a culturally competent psychologist can help.
Are you an expat? Or maybe you are in a relationship with someone from a different culture? I work with multicultural individuals, couples, and families. In relationships, cultural differences often come up in the ways we disagree or express anger, in our expectations around dating, and in what we find normal or not when raising kids. Navigating these challenges alone can feel discouraging and like no one really understands, but a culturally competent psychologist can help.
Hello, I am Holly Soares, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (in Massachusetts). I enjoy working with individuals (couples/individuals/families, couples), as well as across the lifespan (0-hospice care).
Hello, I am Holly Soares, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (in Massachusetts). I enjoy working with individuals (couples/individuals/families, couples), as well as across the lifespan (0-hospice care).
Aside from my specialty and expertise in trauma work, I am well versed in working with individuals needing support with issues arising from lack of self esteem or a strong sense of identity, depression, anxiety, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, and substance misuse.
Aside from my specialty and expertise in trauma work, I am well versed in working with individuals needing support with issues arising from lack of self esteem or a strong sense of identity, depression, anxiety, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, and substance misuse.
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How does forensic psychology work?
Forensic psychology works by providing those in the legal system with expert information about psychology and behavior that they wouldn’t otherwise have. Forensic psychologists do this through a range of services—conducting psychological assessments for court cases, assisting police officers with investigations, providing expert opinion, helping with mediation, and providing mental health care to victims or perpetrators of crimes.
Can a forensic psychologist help with child custody cases?
Yes. In the event that it’s needed, an attorney or judge may appoint a forensic psychologist to provide an assessment and recommendation. This process involves multiple interviews with the child, the parent (or parents), and sometimes others. The psychologist assesses the parent’s mental health, strengths and weaknesses, and parenting practices to understand what’s in the child’s best interest. They then complete a report with recommendations based on their assessment.
Do forensic psychologists help solve crimes?
In some cases they do. For example, criminal profiling involves collaborating with law enforcement officers to construct a profile of a perpetrator based on psychology, personality, and behavior as suggested by the crime in order to focus the investigation. They may also offer expert input on subjects related to a case such as deception, false confessions, and the reliability of testimony based on eyewitness accounts.
How long do people typically work with a forensic psychologist?
The length of time an individual works with a forensic psychologist depends on the relevant service. For example, if a forensic psychologist is conducting a psychological assessment for a court case, this may take one to two sessions to complete (although they can be more extensive). If the forensic psychologist is providing therapy to someone accused or convicted of a crime, treatment may last for several months or more.