Female Therapists in Cambridge Highlands, Cambridge, MA

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Dr. Miriam Thomas - Current Openings
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cambridge Highlands, Cambridge, MA 02138  (Online Only)
August Update: Mon/Wed/Thurs availability. I help those struggling with anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions. In a fast-paced culture, we often feel pressured to achieve, impress, and perform. It is essential to have a space to slow down and explore challenging aspects of our lives, be it within ourselves, our relationships, academic and professional realms, or past life experiences that continue to have an impact today. Therapy provides a safe environment to identify and work through these challenges and learn skills that can shift our thoughts and behaviors in a healthy direction.
August Update: Mon/Wed/Thurs availability. I help those struggling with anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions. In a fast-paced culture, we often feel pressured to achieve, impress, and perform. It is essential to have a space to slow down and explore challenging aspects of our lives, be it within ourselves, our relationships, academic and professional realms, or past life experiences that continue to have an impact today. Therapy provides a safe environment to identify and work through these challenges and learn skills that can shift our thoughts and behaviors in a healthy direction.
(617) 362-4441 View (617) 362-4441
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Julia Schechter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Cambridge Highlands, Cambridge, MA 02138  (Online Only)
Are you struggling with the aftermath of trauma and finding it difficult to cope without turning to substances? You want to break that cycle of numbing the pain, but you're not sure where to start. You’re not alone, and there is hope for recovery.
Are you struggling with the aftermath of trauma and finding it difficult to cope without turning to substances? You want to break that cycle of numbing the pain, but you're not sure where to start. You’re not alone, and there is hope for recovery.
(617) 904-9893 View (617) 904-9893
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Lisa Listerman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cambridge Highlands, Cambridge, MA 02138  (Online Only)
Are you feeling stressed out, anxious, depressed, or stuck? Do you feel that you could be “doing” life better or that you are having trouble achieving your goals? Perhaps you have lost sight of what you know to be your true, best Self. Everyone can use help navigating stressful events, making changes in their behaviors or in life, or dealing with tricky points in relationships. It is important for you to find the right connection to a therapist to facilitate change and be your best Self.
Are you feeling stressed out, anxious, depressed, or stuck? Do you feel that you could be “doing” life better or that you are having trouble achieving your goals? Perhaps you have lost sight of what you know to be your true, best Self. Everyone can use help navigating stressful events, making changes in their behaviors or in life, or dealing with tricky points in relationships. It is important for you to find the right connection to a therapist to facilitate change and be your best Self.
(617) 977-6827 View (617) 977-6827
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Kate Lipman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Cambridge Highlands, Cambridge, MA 02138  (Online Only)
Warmly accepting new online clients across Massachusetts! All-or-nothing thinking. Predicting the worst possible outcome will come true. Self-defeating behaviors and judgmental views about yourself. If these negative thought patterns and behaviors are familiar and if they fuel anxiety or depression in you, there’s good news! Those thoughts and behaviors can be changed, and you can experience a much brighter outlook and greater joy and self-worth. You can build your ability to manage life’s challenges with a self-assured belief in your own capabilities.
Warmly accepting new online clients across Massachusetts! All-or-nothing thinking. Predicting the worst possible outcome will come true. Self-defeating behaviors and judgmental views about yourself. If these negative thought patterns and behaviors are familiar and if they fuel anxiety or depression in you, there’s good news! Those thoughts and behaviors can be changed, and you can experience a much brighter outlook and greater joy and self-worth. You can build your ability to manage life’s challenges with a self-assured belief in your own capabilities.
(617) 744-7424 View (617) 744-7424
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Amy Lowright
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cambridge Highlands, Cambridge, MA 02138  (Online Only)
I'm currently accepting new clients! I show up to my work with authenticity, warmth, and humor, believing therapy should always be a collaborative partnership. Together, we will work as a team, trusting your own knowledge of yourself and expertise of your lived experience. My therapeutic approach is informed by an anti-oppressive lens; my goal is to lift some of the weight that our systems dump onto us daily to create respite and to assist my clients in finding where they can adapt, tap into their agency, and grow.
I'm currently accepting new clients! I show up to my work with authenticity, warmth, and humor, believing therapy should always be a collaborative partnership. Together, we will work as a team, trusting your own knowledge of yourself and expertise of your lived experience. My therapeutic approach is informed by an anti-oppressive lens; my goal is to lift some of the weight that our systems dump onto us daily to create respite and to assist my clients in finding where they can adapt, tap into their agency, and grow.
(617) 579-8581 View (617) 579-8581
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Amanda Parlee
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Cambridge Highlands, Cambridge, MA 02138
My goals as a therapist are to help you connect with your values, create more adaptive ways of thinking and behavioral patterns, and build a life you want to live. My clients value both working to change long-term patterns that contribute to their distress and working on increasing acceptance and self-compassion. I specialize in helping adults with emotion dysregulation, anxiety, depression, trauma, disordered eating, and interpersonal problems. Whether you’d like to improve your mood, gain insight and control over your emotions, or need coping strategies for difficult situations, I can help.
My goals as a therapist are to help you connect with your values, create more adaptive ways of thinking and behavioral patterns, and build a life you want to live. My clients value both working to change long-term patterns that contribute to their distress and working on increasing acceptance and self-compassion. I specialize in helping adults with emotion dysregulation, anxiety, depression, trauma, disordered eating, and interpersonal problems. Whether you’d like to improve your mood, gain insight and control over your emotions, or need coping strategies for difficult situations, I can help.
(617) 915-4265 View (617) 915-4265
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Fernanda Romo Siren
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Cambridge Highlands, Cambridge, MA 02140  (Online Only)
Having worked in a variety of settings like inpatient and outpatient hospital programs, public schools, and private practice helped me appreciate the uniqueness of the human psyche. In today's world predicament more than ever I am aware of the enormous need for a secure space in which you can regain access to your authentic self and allow it to guide you through your everyday life. Being in touch with your authentic self holds the key to a more fulfilling and balanced life.
Having worked in a variety of settings like inpatient and outpatient hospital programs, public schools, and private practice helped me appreciate the uniqueness of the human psyche. In today's world predicament more than ever I am aware of the enormous need for a secure space in which you can regain access to your authentic self and allow it to guide you through your everyday life. Being in touch with your authentic self holds the key to a more fulfilling and balanced life.
(617) 917-2528 View (617) 917-2528
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Sarahbean Falo
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cambridge Highlands, Cambridge, MA 02138  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Are you feeling challenged, stressed and overwhelmed in your role as a parent or caregiver? Is your child having big feelings and you’re not sure how to respond? Are you exhausted every night of the week, wishing you didn't yell, wishing you could find ease with your little? Hello! I am Sarahbean Falo. I specialize in working with parents with young children, who are navigating the multidimensional challenges of caregiving and being in relationship with your child. I have been working with children and families for 18 years. Mamas, parents, primary caregivers: All genders, colors, shapes and sizes welcome. (insert rainbow here)
Are you feeling challenged, stressed and overwhelmed in your role as a parent or caregiver? Is your child having big feelings and you’re not sure how to respond? Are you exhausted every night of the week, wishing you didn't yell, wishing you could find ease with your little? Hello! I am Sarahbean Falo. I specialize in working with parents with young children, who are navigating the multidimensional challenges of caregiving and being in relationship with your child. I have been working with children and families for 18 years. Mamas, parents, primary caregivers: All genders, colors, shapes and sizes welcome. (insert rainbow here)
(857) 227-9507 View (857) 227-9507
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Lauren Moye
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Cambridge Highlands, Cambridge, MA 02138
Hi, I’m a clinical psychologist working both virtually and in my office in Cambridge. Most people find me to be friendly, and feel at ease in my presence. I’m interested in collaborating with you on your therapy goals, and will support you in the process. I work with all kinds of people, so if you feel drawn to my profile please reach out! I do also have some sub-specialties, which are 1) young adults (16-28), 2) coaching for parents, and 3) early Autism assessment to toddlers ages 1-3 years.
Hi, I’m a clinical psychologist working both virtually and in my office in Cambridge. Most people find me to be friendly, and feel at ease in my presence. I’m interested in collaborating with you on your therapy goals, and will support you in the process. I work with all kinds of people, so if you feel drawn to my profile please reach out! I do also have some sub-specialties, which are 1) young adults (16-28), 2) coaching for parents, and 3) early Autism assessment to toddlers ages 1-3 years.
(617) 420-4249 View (617) 420-4249
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Cora Spillman
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Cambridge Highlands, Cambridge, MA 02138  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I will have Sunday evening availability starting July 2024. Cora is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Massachusetts who has several years of diverse experience partnering with children, families and adults seeking help with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, goal-oriented work, self-esteem challenges, major life transitions, and trauma related issues. She has had the privilege to work in a variety of settings including schools, crisis stabilization, in-home behavioral therapy, and intensive care coordination. Cora completed her BA in Psychology and her MA in Clinical Psychology from Assumption College.
I will have Sunday evening availability starting July 2024. Cora is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Massachusetts who has several years of diverse experience partnering with children, families and adults seeking help with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, goal-oriented work, self-esteem challenges, major life transitions, and trauma related issues. She has had the privilege to work in a variety of settings including schools, crisis stabilization, in-home behavioral therapy, and intensive care coordination. Cora completed her BA in Psychology and her MA in Clinical Psychology from Assumption College.
(617) 326-3498 View (617) 326-3498
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Lucie Monroe
Counselor, LMHC, MA
Verified Verified
Cambridge Highlands, Cambridge, MA 02138
Waitlist for new clients
Life hurts. It just does. We all go through tough times at some point. Tragedy and hardship hit unannounced. These events have a lasting impact - even subtle ones - especially if they took place during our formative years. They can leave us on high alert, isolated, stressed out, hating ourselves, experiencing nightmares, not being able to feel joy, or to concentrate. If you have experienced any kind of trauma, be it a massive event that you didn't recover from, the repeated attrition of abuse, or the subtle and insidious wounding of emotional neglect, there is hope.
Life hurts. It just does. We all go through tough times at some point. Tragedy and hardship hit unannounced. These events have a lasting impact - even subtle ones - especially if they took place during our formative years. They can leave us on high alert, isolated, stressed out, hating ourselves, experiencing nightmares, not being able to feel joy, or to concentrate. If you have experienced any kind of trauma, be it a massive event that you didn't recover from, the repeated attrition of abuse, or the subtle and insidious wounding of emotional neglect, there is hope.
(508) 283-4561 View (508) 283-4561
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Ana Baumgart Schreck
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Cambridge Highlands, Cambridge, MA 02138  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Are you looking to understand yourself better, feel balanced, and learn ways to reduce stress? Therapy can help you feel more aligned with your values, which may positively impact other areas of your life including relationships, family, and work life. We can explore your experiences and discuss challenges together with curiosity and compassion. By learning ways to care for yourself, you can find relief from anxiety, depression, and addictive behaviors. You may find my calm and supportive style welcoming for people of all identities and backgrounds. You deserve to be seen and heard for who you truly are.
Are you looking to understand yourself better, feel balanced, and learn ways to reduce stress? Therapy can help you feel more aligned with your values, which may positively impact other areas of your life including relationships, family, and work life. We can explore your experiences and discuss challenges together with curiosity and compassion. By learning ways to care for yourself, you can find relief from anxiety, depression, and addictive behaviors. You may find my calm and supportive style welcoming for people of all identities and backgrounds. You deserve to be seen and heard for who you truly are.
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Maya Massing-Schaffer
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cambridge Highlands, Cambridge, MA 02138  (Online Only)
I am currently accepting new clients. I provide individual therapy to children and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, emotion dysregulation, and related symptoms. I also offer family therapy and parent coaching.
I am currently accepting new clients. I provide individual therapy to children and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, emotion dysregulation, and related symptoms. I also offer family therapy and parent coaching.
(617) 609-0638 View (617) 609-0638
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Chloe A Greenbaum
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Cambridge Highlands, Cambridge, MA 02138  (Online Only)
Imagine actually enjoying therapy. Imagine looking forward to therapy each week because your therapist "gets" you and works with you in a down-to-earth way to address your goals. Since therapy is an intense process that tackles intense issues, I believe it should also include authenticity, humor, and flexibility. I focus my teletherapy practice on adolescents, college students, and young adults in their 20s and 30s in Massachusetts, New York, and Connecticut. I am energetic, creative, and hands-on and will work with you (and your child, if applicable) to design a personalized approach to address your specific goals.
Imagine actually enjoying therapy. Imagine looking forward to therapy each week because your therapist "gets" you and works with you in a down-to-earth way to address your goals. Since therapy is an intense process that tackles intense issues, I believe it should also include authenticity, humor, and flexibility. I focus my teletherapy practice on adolescents, college students, and young adults in their 20s and 30s in Massachusetts, New York, and Connecticut. I am energetic, creative, and hands-on and will work with you (and your child, if applicable) to design a personalized approach to address your specific goals.
(617) 231-9646 View (617) 231-9646
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Sexual Health and Healing LLC
Psychologist, PsyD, LADC-I, CSCT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cambridge Highlands, Cambridge, MA 02138  (Online Only)
We offer a sex positive approach to helping people with many sexual and relationship issues. We provide services for those with sexual dysfunction (problems with desire, arousal, orgasm, pain) and sexual compulsivity/infidelity. We utilize a trauma lens and support the relationship structure it may exist in. We support issues related desire, arousal, and orgasm. We help couples with desire discrepancies. Our clinicians use evidence-based approaches to offer guidance and education. They are kind, compassionate, empathic, and use humor to build a connection with you so they can walk beside you on your path.
We offer a sex positive approach to helping people with many sexual and relationship issues. We provide services for those with sexual dysfunction (problems with desire, arousal, orgasm, pain) and sexual compulsivity/infidelity. We utilize a trauma lens and support the relationship structure it may exist in. We support issues related desire, arousal, and orgasm. We help couples with desire discrepancies. Our clinicians use evidence-based approaches to offer guidance and education. They are kind, compassionate, empathic, and use humor to build a connection with you so they can walk beside you on your path.
(781) 676-3468 View (781) 676-3468
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Anna Banks Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Cambridge Highlands, Cambridge, MA 02138  (Online Only)
Have you ever wondered if you could live a fuller, happier life? Whether you are "too far gone" or "too messed up" to ever be okay? I’ve wondered that. In my journey, I've discovered that it's possible to struggle deeply, then rise higher than seems plausible. I've also found healing and wholeness is impossible without support from others. Now I have a passion to provide the care I've experienced to each of my clients. The support you need won't be the same as what I’ve needed. Because your story is not mine. But if you’re looking for someone who has walked a long road to wellness, consider reaching out!
Have you ever wondered if you could live a fuller, happier life? Whether you are "too far gone" or "too messed up" to ever be okay? I’ve wondered that. In my journey, I've discovered that it's possible to struggle deeply, then rise higher than seems plausible. I've also found healing and wholeness is impossible without support from others. Now I have a passion to provide the care I've experienced to each of my clients. The support you need won't be the same as what I’ve needed. Because your story is not mine. But if you’re looking for someone who has walked a long road to wellness, consider reaching out!
(617) 546-7500 View (617) 546-7500
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Colleen Woodward
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cambridge Highlands, Cambridge, MA 02140  (Online Only)
Whether it is your first time in therapy or starting again, I am here to meet you where you are and support you through this journey. If you’ve made it here to read this, you’ve already taken a massive step in prioritizing your mental health and well-being. It takes a lot of courage to ask for help! I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and life transitions.
Whether it is your first time in therapy or starting again, I am here to meet you where you are and support you through this journey. If you’ve made it here to read this, you’ve already taken a massive step in prioritizing your mental health and well-being. It takes a lot of courage to ask for help! I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and life transitions.
(617) 870-6980 View (617) 870-6980
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Sarah Holshouser
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Cambridge Highlands, Cambridge, MA 02138  (Online Only)
I practice from a strengths-based, whole-person wellness perspective. I aspire to help my clients define, understand, and enhance their innate abilities to meet and work through the challenges that inevitably arise in each of our lives. I draw from my experience working in wilderness therapy, outpatient clinic, and in-home intensive therapy to bring a well-rounded approach, full of creativity to every session. I specialize my work towards clients who are looking to unlock their full potential while seeking connection and an improved understanding of self.
I practice from a strengths-based, whole-person wellness perspective. I aspire to help my clients define, understand, and enhance their innate abilities to meet and work through the challenges that inevitably arise in each of our lives. I draw from my experience working in wilderness therapy, outpatient clinic, and in-home intensive therapy to bring a well-rounded approach, full of creativity to every session. I specialize my work towards clients who are looking to unlock their full potential while seeking connection and an improved understanding of self.
(339) 329-7057 View (339) 329-7057
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Kristen Joyce
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cambridge Highlands, Cambridge, MA 02138  (Online Only)
I am a therapist working in downtown Northampton providing strength-based, goal oriented psychotherapy. My office is handicapped accessible and convenient to public transportation. I offer evening and weekend times and work with people of all ages individually, in couples and with family members. I am also a founder of Northampton Center for DBT, which offers DBT skills training classes in downtown Northampton (kristenjoyce.com/dbt-skills-classes/).
I am a therapist working in downtown Northampton providing strength-based, goal oriented psychotherapy. My office is handicapped accessible and convenient to public transportation. I offer evening and weekend times and work with people of all ages individually, in couples and with family members. I am also a founder of Northampton Center for DBT, which offers DBT skills training classes in downtown Northampton (kristenjoyce.com/dbt-skills-classes/).
(978) 785-9959 View (978) 785-9959
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Katherine (Katie) Herzog Sbay
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Cambridge Highlands, Cambridge, MA 02138
I believe that feeling alone and isolated with one's thoughts, fears, worries, and questions is one of the most devastating and terrifying experiences a human being can have. Therapy is a safe place to honestly explore one's inner life with a trusted and trained confidant. I am honest, easy going and eager to help. Don't believe what you see on TV and in the movies! I am a real and down to earth person and we will work as a team to help you achieve your goals.
I believe that feeling alone and isolated with one's thoughts, fears, worries, and questions is one of the most devastating and terrifying experiences a human being can have. Therapy is a safe place to honestly explore one's inner life with a trusted and trained confidant. I am honest, easy going and eager to help. Don't believe what you see on TV and in the movies! I am a real and down to earth person and we will work as a team to help you achieve your goals.
(617) 431-1604 View (617) 431-1604
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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.