Female Therapists in Area IV, Cambridge, MA
Dr. Lurie (she/her) provides evidence-based integrative treatment to adults experiencing anxiety, depression, interpersonal issues, identity-based concerns, chronic low self-esteem, self-compassion challenges, trauma, and stress. She enjoys working with individuals who are exploring and understanding various identities, who have complicated family dynamics, who are navigating stressors in their romantic or interpersonal relationships, and those who are navigating life stressors. Guiding her work is an investigation of identity, power, and privilege both within the therapy room, as well as in her personal life.
Dr. Lurie (she/her) provides evidence-based integrative treatment to adults experiencing anxiety, depression, interpersonal issues, identity-based concerns, chronic low self-esteem, self-compassion challenges, trauma, and stress. She enjoys working with individuals who are exploring and understanding various identities, who have complicated family dynamics, who are navigating stressors in their romantic or interpersonal relationships, and those who are navigating life stressors. Guiding her work is an investigation of identity, power, and privilege both within the therapy room, as well as in her personal life.
Welcome! Congratulations on taking the first steps on your therapeutic journey! I am committed to helping my clients navigate the complexities of life. I strive to create a collaborative, warm, open environment in which clients can explore difficult issues with empathy, compassion, and, perhaps, a bit of humor. I believe that therapy is an opportunity to learn more about oneself, be heard and understood, and share sorrows, joys, and everything in between. It is a privilege to participate in my clients' journeys, and I take care to do so in a supportive, thoughtful manner tailored to each person's needs.
Welcome! Congratulations on taking the first steps on your therapeutic journey! I am committed to helping my clients navigate the complexities of life. I strive to create a collaborative, warm, open environment in which clients can explore difficult issues with empathy, compassion, and, perhaps, a bit of humor. I believe that therapy is an opportunity to learn more about oneself, be heard and understood, and share sorrows, joys, and everything in between. It is a privilege to participate in my clients' journeys, and I take care to do so in a supportive, thoughtful manner tailored to each person's needs.
Virginia Perez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Area IV, Cambridge, MA 02139 (Online Only)
Welcome! I’m glad you’re here. I am a licensed therapist with over a decade of clinical experience working with adults from a myriad of backgrounds. I offer a collaborative approach to therapy with warmth, authenticity, and empathy. My primary areas of focus include anxiety, ADHD, depression, disordered eating, career concerns, parental stress, women’s issues, life transitions, and relationship issues. I pride myself on consistent education and self reflection in cultural competency to ensure I am able to justly provide services to all communities especially LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC.
Welcome! I’m glad you’re here. I am a licensed therapist with over a decade of clinical experience working with adults from a myriad of backgrounds. I offer a collaborative approach to therapy with warmth, authenticity, and empathy. My primary areas of focus include anxiety, ADHD, depression, disordered eating, career concerns, parental stress, women’s issues, life transitions, and relationship issues. I pride myself on consistent education and self reflection in cultural competency to ensure I am able to justly provide services to all communities especially LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC.
Jenny O'Brien
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Area IV, Cambridge, MA 02139
Waitlist for new clients
Dr. O’Brien (she/her) works with adults and specializes in treating a range of issues, including anxiety disorders, trauma, general stress management, life transitions, interpersonal conflict, assertiveness, and identity development. She has a specific interest in working with individuals who identify along the LGBTQIA+ spectrum and particularly with transgender and non-binary individuals who might be at different stages of transition/coming out.
Dr. O’Brien (she/her) works with adults and specializes in treating a range of issues, including anxiety disorders, trauma, general stress management, life transitions, interpersonal conflict, assertiveness, and identity development. She has a specific interest in working with individuals who identify along the LGBTQIA+ spectrum and particularly with transgender and non-binary individuals who might be at different stages of transition/coming out.
Dr. Kepkep works with adults looking for help with depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, life transitions such as divorce, marriage, parenthood, coping with illness, grief and loss. Her approach is relational, person-centered and non-judgmental, integrating a variety of therapeutic approaches including psychodynamic, interpersonal, mindfulness, CBT, and ACT. Dr. Kepkep believes in a holistic approach to psychotherapy, seeking to understand people in the context of their goals, relationships and physical health.
Dr. Kepkep works with adults looking for help with depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, life transitions such as divorce, marriage, parenthood, coping with illness, grief and loss. Her approach is relational, person-centered and non-judgmental, integrating a variety of therapeutic approaches including psychodynamic, interpersonal, mindfulness, CBT, and ACT. Dr. Kepkep believes in a holistic approach to psychotherapy, seeking to understand people in the context of their goals, relationships and physical health.
Emily Manus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Area IV, Cambridge, MA 02139
Finding a therapist who makes you feel comfortable and valued is one of the most important parts of successful therapy work. My clients describe me as sincere, caring, and helpful. In session, I am an active and responsive listener ready to provide support and assist with problem-solving, healing, and working to make changes. I practice individual therapy with adults, including college and graduate students, to help them process personal traumas of many types, and to identify and decrease barriers to greater success in many areas of their lives, including relationships, school, work, and family.
Finding a therapist who makes you feel comfortable and valued is one of the most important parts of successful therapy work. My clients describe me as sincere, caring, and helpful. In session, I am an active and responsive listener ready to provide support and assist with problem-solving, healing, and working to make changes. I practice individual therapy with adults, including college and graduate students, to help them process personal traumas of many types, and to identify and decrease barriers to greater success in many areas of their lives, including relationships, school, work, and family.
Dr. Kozanno's area's of expertise include: Anxiety, depression, sports performance psychology, identity development, and self-esteem concerns. She also has a keen interest in working with folks who may be experiencing acculturation difficulties, relationship distress, and challenges in higher education. She uses an integrative approach that incorporates psychodynamic, insight- oriented, and cognitive-behavioral therapeutic perspectives while acknowledging multifaceted and intersecting identities.
Dr. Kozanno's area's of expertise include: Anxiety, depression, sports performance psychology, identity development, and self-esteem concerns. She also has a keen interest in working with folks who may be experiencing acculturation difficulties, relationship distress, and challenges in higher education. She uses an integrative approach that incorporates psychodynamic, insight- oriented, and cognitive-behavioral therapeutic perspectives while acknowledging multifaceted and intersecting identities.
Dr. Samimy (she/her) works with adults and young adults. Her areas of interest include: Anxiety, depression, insomnia, PTSD/trauma, general stress management, and minority stress. Dr. Samimy uses primarily evidence-based treatments, including cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness- based approaches, and flexibly structures treatment based on her clients’ cultural background, values, and learning style. She strives to create a therapeutic space that is safe and affirming, and supports collaboration and mutual learning between herself and her clients.
Dr. Samimy (she/her) works with adults and young adults. Her areas of interest include: Anxiety, depression, insomnia, PTSD/trauma, general stress management, and minority stress. Dr. Samimy uses primarily evidence-based treatments, including cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness- based approaches, and flexibly structures treatment based on her clients’ cultural background, values, and learning style. She strives to create a therapeutic space that is safe and affirming, and supports collaboration and mutual learning between herself and her clients.
With a warm, down-to-earth, supportive, and engaged style, I help clients work through challenges such as depression, anxiety, OCD, relationship difficulties, life transitions, grief, academic and career concerns, and creative blocks. Whether we are working to help you more fully understand yourself; reflecting on patterns that may be getting in your way; processing painful feelings or memories; identifying sources of meaning, purpose, and strength in your life; or exploring aspects of your identity, my goal is for you to feel understood and accepted, and that our time together will make a meaningful difference in your life.
With a warm, down-to-earth, supportive, and engaged style, I help clients work through challenges such as depression, anxiety, OCD, relationship difficulties, life transitions, grief, academic and career concerns, and creative blocks. Whether we are working to help you more fully understand yourself; reflecting on patterns that may be getting in your way; processing painful feelings or memories; identifying sources of meaning, purpose, and strength in your life; or exploring aspects of your identity, my goal is for you to feel understood and accepted, and that our time together will make a meaningful difference in your life.
Avital Lewis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Area IV, Cambridge, MA 02139 (Online Only)
When life changes happen unexpectedly, it can be hard to reach out for support. It's important to me to be a safe space for those experiencing any range of life shifts, including: personal and relational roadblocks, sexuality issues, life transitions, trauma and grief and loss. I strive to meet my clients where they are, and adapt to their individual needs and framework. I work from a person-centered/ trauma-informed lens, and use strengths-based perspective, mindfulness, and humanistic therapies. I hope to work together to create new patterns of thinking to guide you towards the personal, and professional goals you wish to achieve.
When life changes happen unexpectedly, it can be hard to reach out for support. It's important to me to be a safe space for those experiencing any range of life shifts, including: personal and relational roadblocks, sexuality issues, life transitions, trauma and grief and loss. I strive to meet my clients where they are, and adapt to their individual needs and framework. I work from a person-centered/ trauma-informed lens, and use strengths-based perspective, mindfulness, and humanistic therapies. I hope to work together to create new patterns of thinking to guide you towards the personal, and professional goals you wish to achieve.
Dr. Paar specializes in treating college students, individuals in transitional periods of life, and neurodivergent individuals. She is interested in addressing low self-esteem, hopelessness, difficulties with managing stress, and interpersonal struggles. Dr. Paar is client centered, strengths-based, and relational. She feels a crucial part of treatment success is the match between client and therapist and encourage feedback and questions throughout her work. She is passionate about embracing multicultural perspectives in session, exploring cross-cultural issues, and better understanding the intersectionality of identity.
Dr. Paar specializes in treating college students, individuals in transitional periods of life, and neurodivergent individuals. She is interested in addressing low self-esteem, hopelessness, difficulties with managing stress, and interpersonal struggles. Dr. Paar is client centered, strengths-based, and relational. She feels a crucial part of treatment success is the match between client and therapist and encourage feedback and questions throughout her work. She is passionate about embracing multicultural perspectives in session, exploring cross-cultural issues, and better understanding the intersectionality of identity.
Dr. DelDonno works with adults across the lifespan who are struggling with obsessive-compulsive disorder and related conditions such as hair-pulling and skin-picking, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and perfectionism. While drawing from evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), her therapeutic approach is grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).
Dr. DelDonno works with adults across the lifespan who are struggling with obsessive-compulsive disorder and related conditions such as hair-pulling and skin-picking, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and perfectionism. While drawing from evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), her therapeutic approach is grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).
Dr. Hines specializes in working with older adolescents and adults. Her specialties include anxiety, depression, ADHD, sports performance, academic performance, managing life transitions, loss, infertility, pre- and post-natal challenges, parenting challenges, and relationship issues. Dr. Hines provides a compassionate and grounding space within which clients can feel safe to explore and change ineffective patterns. Her warm and collaborative approach integrates a variety of therapeutic modalities including CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Psychodynamic, Humanistic, ACT, and Emotion-Focused Therapy to meet each individual's needs.
Dr. Hines specializes in working with older adolescents and adults. Her specialties include anxiety, depression, ADHD, sports performance, academic performance, managing life transitions, loss, infertility, pre- and post-natal challenges, parenting challenges, and relationship issues. Dr. Hines provides a compassionate and grounding space within which clients can feel safe to explore and change ineffective patterns. Her warm and collaborative approach integrates a variety of therapeutic modalities including CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Psychodynamic, Humanistic, ACT, and Emotion-Focused Therapy to meet each individual's needs.
Dr. Forte (she/her) works with young adults and adults. Her areas of interest include: Anxiety, depression, working with individuals along the LGBTQIA+ spectrum, including transgender and gender-expansive identities, difficult life transitions, acculturation/adjustment to immigration, interpersonal difficulties, and trauma. She is a warm, affirming therapist who brings authenticity to the therapeutic relationship and whose work emphasizes acceptance and exposure-based treatments, integrating ACT, interpersonal psychotherapy, CBT, and prolonged exposure therapy.
Dr. Forte (she/her) works with young adults and adults. Her areas of interest include: Anxiety, depression, working with individuals along the LGBTQIA+ spectrum, including transgender and gender-expansive identities, difficult life transitions, acculturation/adjustment to immigration, interpersonal difficulties, and trauma. She is a warm, affirming therapist who brings authenticity to the therapeutic relationship and whose work emphasizes acceptance and exposure-based treatments, integrating ACT, interpersonal psychotherapy, CBT, and prolonged exposure therapy.
Amy Mitchell
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Area IV, Cambridge, MA 02139
Waitlist for new clients
My approach to therapy is flexible and collaborative as I work with clients to develop a greater understanding of themselves, their relationships, and the patterns that are contributing to their dissatisfaction or distress. I think it is important to provide people with tools to improve self-care, decrease stress, and feel more in control as they work toward the positive changes they would like to see in their lives. I am experienced in working with difficulties related to college and graduate-student life, life transitions, peer and family relationships, grief, and eating issues.
My approach to therapy is flexible and collaborative as I work with clients to develop a greater understanding of themselves, their relationships, and the patterns that are contributing to their dissatisfaction or distress. I think it is important to provide people with tools to improve self-care, decrease stress, and feel more in control as they work toward the positive changes they would like to see in their lives. I am experienced in working with difficulties related to college and graduate-student life, life transitions, peer and family relationships, grief, and eating issues.
I provide Ketamine - Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) to adults struggling with symptoms of depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress despite trying traditional treatment methods. I believe trauma underlies most mental health distress. Together we build a solid relationship based upon trust, compassion, and genuine care so that I can help you face past experiences that continue to affect your life. As you learn to accept and process the past, new opportunities emerge to shift your life back towards health and a desired trajectory. Alongside KAP, I am certified in EMDR, the Flash Technique and the Safe and Sound Protocol.
I provide Ketamine - Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) to adults struggling with symptoms of depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress despite trying traditional treatment methods. I believe trauma underlies most mental health distress. Together we build a solid relationship based upon trust, compassion, and genuine care so that I can help you face past experiences that continue to affect your life. As you learn to accept and process the past, new opportunities emerge to shift your life back towards health and a desired trajectory. Alongside KAP, I am certified in EMDR, the Flash Technique and the Safe and Sound Protocol.
People often relate to emotions as obstacles. Research shows emotions can give us valuable information to help guide our actions and to make good decisions. To make use of emotions, we must learn how to identify them, to experience them without becoming too overwhelmed, and to transform emotions that are not useful. I believe this type of learning happens most effectively in the context of a trusting relationship, and that a good psychotherapy relationship can provide an excellent opportunity for this. I help people learn how to relate to their emotions in ways that can be life-enhancing, rather than frightening or overwhelming.
People often relate to emotions as obstacles. Research shows emotions can give us valuable information to help guide our actions and to make good decisions. To make use of emotions, we must learn how to identify them, to experience them without becoming too overwhelmed, and to transform emotions that are not useful. I believe this type of learning happens most effectively in the context of a trusting relationship, and that a good psychotherapy relationship can provide an excellent opportunity for this. I help people learn how to relate to their emotions in ways that can be life-enhancing, rather than frightening or overwhelming.
Jessica Baker
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Area IV, Cambridge, MA 02139 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
We all struggle with something - our work, our relationships, even ourselves. Often, we are not aware of the obstacles keeping us from living a satisfying life. Asking for guidance can be scary or intimidating, but why suffer alone? Therapeutic work can provide a secure environment to discover creative solutions to life’s frustrations and become aware of our unconscious mind.
We all struggle with something - our work, our relationships, even ourselves. Often, we are not aware of the obstacles keeping us from living a satisfying life. Asking for guidance can be scary or intimidating, but why suffer alone? Therapeutic work can provide a secure environment to discover creative solutions to life’s frustrations and become aware of our unconscious mind.
Briana Reid
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Area IV, Cambridge, MA 02139 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Dr. Reid works people coping with trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, adjustment to life transitions, stress management, family caregiver support, issues related to physical health (i.e., smoking cessation, medication adherence, women's health, etc.), and issues related to culture and diversity. Her approach to therapy is relational, person-centered, culturally affirming, trauma-informed, warm with a bit of humor, and she is intentional about developing a meaningful, collaborative relationship with her clients. She aims to help her clients cultivate empowerment with insight, compassion, and new skills.
Dr. Reid works people coping with trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, adjustment to life transitions, stress management, family caregiver support, issues related to physical health (i.e., smoking cessation, medication adherence, women's health, etc.), and issues related to culture and diversity. Her approach to therapy is relational, person-centered, culturally affirming, trauma-informed, warm with a bit of humor, and she is intentional about developing a meaningful, collaborative relationship with her clients. She aims to help her clients cultivate empowerment with insight, compassion, and new skills.
Dr. Gowins works with adults across the lifespan as well as with couples. Her areas of interest include: Depression, anxiety, early life attachment/trauma, life transitions, relationship concerns, academic issues, and the exploration of personal identity. She also works with couples to improve communication and intimacy and to explore relationship ruptures and transitions. Her approach is active, relational, and collaborative, using an integrated but mainly psychodynamic framework for recognizing patterns in ways of relating to others or in making choices that interfere with functioning and life satisfaction.
Dr. Gowins works with adults across the lifespan as well as with couples. Her areas of interest include: Depression, anxiety, early life attachment/trauma, life transitions, relationship concerns, academic issues, and the exploration of personal identity. She also works with couples to improve communication and intimacy and to explore relationship ruptures and transitions. Her approach is active, relational, and collaborative, using an integrated but mainly psychodynamic framework for recognizing patterns in ways of relating to others or in making choices that interfere with functioning and life satisfaction.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.