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Adele Bent
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cambridge, MA 02138  (Online Only)
Our work together will be based on evidence-based treatments (meaning, there's research to show they work) such as: mindfulness, DBT, ACT, Compassion Focused Therapy, and Trauma Informed Yoga.
You're putting one foot in front of the other and you still feel lost, stuck, or overwhelmed by events and emotions in your life. Or, perhaps it's become hard to tackle the day-to-day and you're longing to reconnect with the person you used to be. Maybe you feel caught in the past or tangled up in the future, disconnected from all that your life has to offer in this moment. Whether you know exactly how you want your life to shift as a result of being in therapy, or, you know only that you want to feel better than you do now, there is the possibility of living the life that feels best for you.
Our work together will be based on evidence-based treatments (meaning, there's research to show they work) such as: mindfulness, DBT, ACT, Compassion Focused Therapy, and Trauma Informed Yoga.
You're putting one foot in front of the other and you still feel lost, stuck, or overwhelmed by events and emotions in your life. Or, perhaps it's become hard to tackle the day-to-day and you're longing to reconnect with the person you used to be. Maybe you feel caught in the past or tangled up in the future, disconnected from all that your life has to offer in this moment. Whether you know exactly how you want your life to shift as a result of being in therapy, or, you know only that you want to feel better than you do now, there is the possibility of living the life that feels best for you.
(323) 433-5130 View (323) 433-5130
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Miriam Rowan
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cambridge, MA 02138
I view therapy as an active process on the part of the client and the therapist, set within the context of a relationship built on trust, vulnerability, and curiosity. My clients may be seeking to develop greater personal agency and authenticity in their lives. They may want to clarify their values and life direction or better understand and manage their emotional lives, resolve self-defeating behavior patterns, or foster meaningful relationships. I often work with clients who are living their lives in environments which demand consistent excellence in performance and who may, as a result, have distinct needs and challenges.
I view therapy as an active process on the part of the client and the therapist, set within the context of a relationship built on trust, vulnerability, and curiosity. My clients may be seeking to develop greater personal agency and authenticity in their lives. They may want to clarify their values and life direction or better understand and manage their emotional lives, resolve self-defeating behavior patterns, or foster meaningful relationships. I often work with clients who are living their lives in environments which demand consistent excellence in performance and who may, as a result, have distinct needs and challenges.
(857) 754-3232 View (857) 754-3232
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Danielle Forbes
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Cambridge, MA 02138
As a clinical psychologist, my goal is to support you, wherever you may be in your life. My individual work with adults has focused on finding meaning and balance, while supporting mental health needs. I work with children to address social and mental health issues, and I also attend to the child-caregiver connection.
As a clinical psychologist, my goal is to support you, wherever you may be in your life. My individual work with adults has focused on finding meaning and balance, while supporting mental health needs. I work with children to address social and mental health issues, and I also attend to the child-caregiver connection.
(857) 626-9404 View (857) 626-9404
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Emily Normand
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Cambridge, MA 02140  (Online Only)
Therapy can be a wonderful way to deepen your understanding of the ways in which you view yourself and your experiences. Having a meaningful life with purpose and promise is something we all strive for. As your therapist, I will support you in developing goals and strategies that help you attain the things you want and form a more compassionate view of yourself. I utilize a collaborative approach that is individually tailored to honor the complexity that each person brings to the counseling relationship.
Therapy can be a wonderful way to deepen your understanding of the ways in which you view yourself and your experiences. Having a meaningful life with purpose and promise is something we all strive for. As your therapist, I will support you in developing goals and strategies that help you attain the things you want and form a more compassionate view of yourself. I utilize a collaborative approach that is individually tailored to honor the complexity that each person brings to the counseling relationship.
(508) 715-6367 View (508) 715-6367
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Hannah Kanter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, RYT200
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cambridge, MA 02141  (Online Only)
Are you feeling stressed and overwhelmed? Do you want to understand why your body feels on-edge or checked out? You may even secretly wonder if you’re losing it and going crazy. I help individuals overcome anxiety - including childhood trauma, OCD and body-focused repetitive behaviors (e.g. hair-pulling, skin-picking) and perinatal challenges.
Are you feeling stressed and overwhelmed? Do you want to understand why your body feels on-edge or checked out? You may even secretly wonder if you’re losing it and going crazy. I help individuals overcome anxiety - including childhood trauma, OCD and body-focused repetitive behaviors (e.g. hair-pulling, skin-picking) and perinatal challenges.
(734) 206-7487 View (734) 206-7487
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Vanessa Fuentes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LADC I
Verified Verified
Cambridge, MA 02141
Maybe you find yourself at a crossroads where you don't know what direction to go. Perhaps you lost hope and find yourself questioning your own self-worth and purpose in life. You want to be happy, but the storms in your life don't let you take a breath, and you get tired.
Maybe you find yourself at a crossroads where you don't know what direction to go. Perhaps you lost hope and find yourself questioning your own self-worth and purpose in life. You want to be happy, but the storms in your life don't let you take a breath, and you get tired.
(857) 688-5529 View (857) 688-5529
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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.
(339) 500-6997 View (339) 500-6997
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Alejandra H Faust
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Cambridge, MA 02140  (Online Only)
Do you find yourself worrying often, replaying the same scenario in your mind, feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or having difficulty adjusting to a change, or struggling with a chronic illness? I am committed to helping you improve your quality of life consistent with your goals. My approach is compassionate, warm, collaborative, and goal-oriented. Please reach out to see how I can support you and provide you with additional tools. Together, we will identify ways to improve your anxiety, depression, struggles with a chronic illness, quit tobacco, and help you feel unstuck. I specialize in working with adults of all ages (ages 18+).
Do you find yourself worrying often, replaying the same scenario in your mind, feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or having difficulty adjusting to a change, or struggling with a chronic illness? I am committed to helping you improve your quality of life consistent with your goals. My approach is compassionate, warm, collaborative, and goal-oriented. Please reach out to see how I can support you and provide you with additional tools. Together, we will identify ways to improve your anxiety, depression, struggles with a chronic illness, quit tobacco, and help you feel unstuck. I specialize in working with adults of all ages (ages 18+).
(857) 309-2970 View (857) 309-2970
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Bri Brennan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Cambridge, MA 02139  (Online Only)
Welcome, glad you're here. My name is Bri and I am accepting new clients for Telehealth (Licensed in MA, RI and NH) and best reached by email! I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who finds it most important to create a welcoming and safe space for you to be you. With a person centered and strengths-based approach (alongside a sense of humor), my goal is to help guide you to identify/process your emotions while fostering healing, resilience and change (where desired)!
Welcome, glad you're here. My name is Bri and I am accepting new clients for Telehealth (Licensed in MA, RI and NH) and best reached by email! I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who finds it most important to create a welcoming and safe space for you to be you. With a person centered and strengths-based approach (alongside a sense of humor), my goal is to help guide you to identify/process your emotions while fostering healing, resilience and change (where desired)!
(617) 366-2806 View (617) 366-2806
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Osilia Trigueros
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Cambridge, MA 02139  (Online Only)
Healing is hard, we often find ourselves battling our inner child, our inner teenager and our adult self who just wants to be authentic. Some of us carry unchecked, unresolved wounds leaving us to rely on old, unhealthy ways. Unlearning some of these mechanisms is part of the healing journey. I invite us to be curious and gentle with all those younger parts as we guide your adult self to heal and feel safe. I use various clinical treatment approaches from a trauma informed framework to relational/attachment and emotion focused therapies. In addition to Christian faith/based counseling.
Healing is hard, we often find ourselves battling our inner child, our inner teenager and our adult self who just wants to be authentic. Some of us carry unchecked, unresolved wounds leaving us to rely on old, unhealthy ways. Unlearning some of these mechanisms is part of the healing journey. I invite us to be curious and gentle with all those younger parts as we guide your adult self to heal and feel safe. I use various clinical treatment approaches from a trauma informed framework to relational/attachment and emotion focused therapies. In addition to Christian faith/based counseling.
(617) 682-7783 View (617) 682-7783
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Vanshika Jain
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cambridge, MA 02138
My clinical orientation primarily emphasizes psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy approaches and is rooted in relational and person-centric models. I have advanced training in psychodynamic approaches as a Fellow at the Boston Psychoanalysis Society and Institute. My style is eclectic and I derive techniques from a comprehensive range of approaches, including solution-focused, narrative, multicultural and expressive models of psychotherapy. I recognize that there are cultural limitations inherent to each of these approaches and endeavor to tailor the therapeutic experience to respect clients’ diverse backgrounds.
My clinical orientation primarily emphasizes psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy approaches and is rooted in relational and person-centric models. I have advanced training in psychodynamic approaches as a Fellow at the Boston Psychoanalysis Society and Institute. My style is eclectic and I derive techniques from a comprehensive range of approaches, including solution-focused, narrative, multicultural and expressive models of psychotherapy. I recognize that there are cultural limitations inherent to each of these approaches and endeavor to tailor the therapeutic experience to respect clients’ diverse backgrounds.
(508) 901-2294 View (508) 901-2294
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Pritha Ray-Costello
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Cambridge, MA 02139
If you are struggling with parts of your identity, sexuality, trauma, grief or mental illness, know that you are not alone. It is an honor and a privilege to bear witness to your truth and story. I specialize in providing compassionate and nonjudgmental support to anyone who has ever felt marginalized or "othered" and is seeking personal growth and healing. My practice embraces the unique experiences of the individual and I hope to offer a safe space for exploration and empowerment. My approach is deeply rooted in understanding and honoring the individual journey so I work primarily with individuals and situationally with couples.
If you are struggling with parts of your identity, sexuality, trauma, grief or mental illness, know that you are not alone. It is an honor and a privilege to bear witness to your truth and story. I specialize in providing compassionate and nonjudgmental support to anyone who has ever felt marginalized or "othered" and is seeking personal growth and healing. My practice embraces the unique experiences of the individual and I hope to offer a safe space for exploration and empowerment. My approach is deeply rooted in understanding and honoring the individual journey so I work primarily with individuals and situationally with couples.
(617) 326-3471 View (617) 326-3471
Deborah A. Peck
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Cambridge, MA 02138
Any client that seeks an experienced, skilled and empathic clinician is my ideal client.
Any client that seeks an experienced, skilled and empathic clinician is my ideal client.
(857) 567-4430 View (857) 567-4430
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Eva Tracy-Raeder
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cambridge, MA 02139  (Online Only)
I offer therapy to individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, or a general sense of stress, overwhelm, or ennui. I work with individuals who want to address issues related to identity, career, relationships, stage-of-life, family-of-origin, and grief and loss. My training is in psychodynamic psychotherapy and I use an integrative approach, drawing from a variety of theoretical frameworks.
I offer therapy to individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, or a general sense of stress, overwhelm, or ennui. I work with individuals who want to address issues related to identity, career, relationships, stage-of-life, family-of-origin, and grief and loss. My training is in psychodynamic psychotherapy and I use an integrative approach, drawing from a variety of theoretical frameworks.
(413) 597-8964 View (413) 597-8964
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Hannah Margaret Emerson
LMHC
Verified Verified
Cambridge, MA 02139
Welcome! 'Traveling Inward' is the name of my practice. Together, we can travel to the many beautiful, often challenging, and ever-changing emotional landscapes that are seeking your attention and acceptance. I am currently ONLY accepting couples for therapy through the Couples Center of the Pioneer Valley. I welcome and often work with multicultural, LGBTQ+, and ethically non-monogamous couples. I also offer pre-marital counseling sessions.
Welcome! 'Traveling Inward' is the name of my practice. Together, we can travel to the many beautiful, often challenging, and ever-changing emotional landscapes that are seeking your attention and acceptance. I am currently ONLY accepting couples for therapy through the Couples Center of the Pioneer Valley. I welcome and often work with multicultural, LGBTQ+, and ethically non-monogamous couples. I also offer pre-marital counseling sessions.
(508) 863-4454 View (508) 863-4454
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Dr. Chiara S. Haller
Psychologist, PhD, LP, MAS
Verified Verified
Cambridge, MA 02140
High functioning? Neurodiverse? Going through life transitions? Exhausted pretending to be someone you are not? Depressed? Anxious? Super successful but unhappy? Feeling you don't quite fit in? I can help you find your footing, become the best version of yourself and be happier. Reach out to schedule free clinical neuropsychology and psychotherapy pre-intake phone calls admin at cognicreate.com or +16179020567.
High functioning? Neurodiverse? Going through life transitions? Exhausted pretending to be someone you are not? Depressed? Anxious? Super successful but unhappy? Feeling you don't quite fit in? I can help you find your footing, become the best version of yourself and be happier. Reach out to schedule free clinical neuropsychology and psychotherapy pre-intake phone calls admin at cognicreate.com or +16179020567.
(508) 690-4622 View (508) 690-4622
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Rebecca Scott
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cambridge, MA 02138  (Online Only)
I work with a wide variety of clients and use a clinical and holistic approach to my practice. Whether it be processing trauma, working on family communication, bridging gaps between relationships, or even just processing daily life stressors it is my goal to help you. I am very person centered in my approach, as well as solution focused when needed.
I work with a wide variety of clients and use a clinical and holistic approach to my practice. Whether it be processing trauma, working on family communication, bridging gaps between relationships, or even just processing daily life stressors it is my goal to help you. I am very person centered in my approach, as well as solution focused when needed.
(857) 382-5962 View (857) 382-5962
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Sexual Health and Healing LLC
Psychologist, PsyD, LADC-I, CSCT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
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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Amy Paris
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cambridge, MA 02138
I strive to offer connected, creative, and effective psychotherapy for clients who are working through a life transition, managing anxiety, depression, or other difficulties. I work to build upon an individual's resilience and strengths to help them move forward.
I strive to offer connected, creative, and effective psychotherapy for clients who are working through a life transition, managing anxiety, depression, or other difficulties. I work to build upon an individual's resilience and strengths to help them move forward.
(617) 764-9635 View (617) 764-9635
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Kate Gilbert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cambridge, MA 02138  (Online Only)
I love to work with clients from any and all backgrounds. I specialize in helping people deal with trauma and its aftermath. I work well with people who have been managing their trauma for a long time, sometimes without any help, but who suddenly decide they really want to overcome their trauma and start living the life they want. Don't be shy to come into therapy for the first time, or for the fiftieth, there is always something new and meaningful to be discovered in therapy.
I love to work with clients from any and all backgrounds. I specialize in helping people deal with trauma and its aftermath. I work well with people who have been managing their trauma for a long time, sometimes without any help, but who suddenly decide they really want to overcome their trauma and start living the life they want. Don't be shy to come into therapy for the first time, or for the fiftieth, there is always something new and meaningful to be discovered in therapy.
(508) 392-5707 View (508) 392-5707
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Compassion Focused Therapists

How does compassion-focused therapy work?

Compassion-Focused Therapy is based on the idea that humans have at least three emotion regulation systems, including one that responds to threats and another that allows us to self-soothe. Those who experienced serious childhood adversity, the theory goes, have a hyperactive threat system and an underperforming self-soothing system, leaving them vulnerable to shame and a hypercritical mindset. CFT focuses on bringing these systems back into balance, helping the client be kinder to themselves and better able to accept kindness from others.

Is compassion-focused therapy a type of CBT?

Compassion-focused therapy is closely related to cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and employs many of its techniques. In addition to CBT, CFT also draws from the fields of biology, evolutionary psychology, neuroscience, developmental psychology, and Buddhism. It also has similarities to some types of trauma-focused therapies.

Is compassion-focused therapy evidence based?

Evidence suggests that CFT can be helpful in the treatment of anxiety, mood disorders, eating disorders, personality disorders, psychosis, and other mental illnesses. It has also been shown to be beneficial for individuals who may not have diagnosable psychiatric disorders but who still struggle with persistent self-criticism and feelings of shame.

What are the limitations of compassion-focused therapy?

Compassion-focused therapy is still a relatively new therapy, and research on its efficacy is still in its early stages; while some studies have found positive results, many have suffered from quality issues or small sample sizes. And while most CFT clients find it difficult to practice self-compassion at first, some—especially those who actively fear compassion or are deeply uncomfortable being cared for—may not be fully open to the tenets of CFT, potentially limiting the therapy’s long-term effectiveness.