Existential Therapists in Cambridge, MA
Welcome. My work is to help you find more ease, joy, connection, meaning and purpose in your days. Emotional suffering is part of being human, but it is possible to face challenging life situations with a clear head and an open heart. We can cultivate trust and hope in the face of traumatic personal histories and loss. Wouldn’t it be nice to let go of fear and anxiety, as well as the old stories that still have a grip on you, to stop repeating self-defeating patterns and find a place at the clearing for something new?
Welcome. My work is to help you find more ease, joy, connection, meaning and purpose in your days. Emotional suffering is part of being human, but it is possible to face challenging life situations with a clear head and an open heart. We can cultivate trust and hope in the face of traumatic personal histories and loss. Wouldn’t it be nice to let go of fear and anxiety, as well as the old stories that still have a grip on you, to stop repeating self-defeating patterns and find a place at the clearing for something new?
In my work as a therapist I seek to create an environment that is caring and supportive while allowing us to identify opportunities for growth and healing. My approach emphasizes skill-building, increasing insight and helping you to return to a life that is balanced, healthy and productive. I believe that with the right fit therapy can be rewarding and even life-changing. I work collaboratively with clients to reduce distress and emotional pain related to issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma and relationship concerns among others.
In my work as a therapist I seek to create an environment that is caring and supportive while allowing us to identify opportunities for growth and healing. My approach emphasizes skill-building, increasing insight and helping you to return to a life that is balanced, healthy and productive. I believe that with the right fit therapy can be rewarding and even life-changing. I work collaboratively with clients to reduce distress and emotional pain related to issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma and relationship concerns among others.
My practice is devoted to creating a reflective space where individuals can make fuller contact with who they are and actively stretch beyond the limits of what they can do alone. Attention to one's inner life requires respect and courage, and fosters greater understanding, healing, growth, and the making of a more fulfilling life. The changes my patients seek to make include several dimensions. Improvements are often sought with respect to painfully familiar habits of thought, feeling, and action (or inaction). These are often longstanding burdens that one has carried for quite some time.
My practice is devoted to creating a reflective space where individuals can make fuller contact with who they are and actively stretch beyond the limits of what they can do alone. Attention to one's inner life requires respect and courage, and fosters greater understanding, healing, growth, and the making of a more fulfilling life. The changes my patients seek to make include several dimensions. Improvements are often sought with respect to painfully familiar habits of thought, feeling, and action (or inaction). These are often longstanding burdens that one has carried for quite some time.
Leslie Donovan Shakespeare
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Cambridge, MA 02140 (Online Only)
I enjoy helping individuals and couples overcome whatever is preventing them from experiencing greater health, emotional well-being and fulfillment in their lives. For over 28 years, as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, I have provided counseling to clients dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, life transitions, loss, recovery issues, career change, as well as creative blocks. In addition to my clinical expertise, I bring warmth, compassion and humor to each session, along with a deep respect for clients' strengths and experiences.
I enjoy helping individuals and couples overcome whatever is preventing them from experiencing greater health, emotional well-being and fulfillment in their lives. For over 28 years, as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, I have provided counseling to clients dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, life transitions, loss, recovery issues, career change, as well as creative blocks. In addition to my clinical expertise, I bring warmth, compassion and humor to each session, along with a deep respect for clients' strengths and experiences.
I enjoy working with individuals and couples who are curious and motivated for change. I focus on building relationships with people so they may deepen their awareness and understanding of themselves and their experiences. My work connects clients with their strength, intelligence and embodied experience to expand their inner resources and feel empowered to make lasting change. I specializes in working with complex trauma, sexual trauma, attachment issues, relationship challenges, sexual health, gender and identity issues.
I enjoy working with individuals and couples who are curious and motivated for change. I focus on building relationships with people so they may deepen their awareness and understanding of themselves and their experiences. My work connects clients with their strength, intelligence and embodied experience to expand their inner resources and feel empowered to make lasting change. I specializes in working with complex trauma, sexual trauma, attachment issues, relationship challenges, sexual health, gender and identity issues.
I am available for video sessions and in-person. Whether working with individuals, couples, or families, my goal is to increase connection. Connection to ourselves by deepening self-awareness, insight, and options for change. Connection to our family members by overcoming the obstacles that cause pain and distress. Connection to our partners by learning how to reach for each other and maintain secure attachment.
I am available for video sessions and in-person. Whether working with individuals, couples, or families, my goal is to increase connection. Connection to ourselves by deepening self-awareness, insight, and options for change. Connection to our family members by overcoming the obstacles that cause pain and distress. Connection to our partners by learning how to reach for each other and maintain secure attachment.
Learn to work with conflict, unload stress, and safely handle strong emotions in your career and your personal life. Acquire the skill to communicate with authenticity and clarity while working to resolve differences of opinion. The therapy process combines the exploration of early life influences and current everyday personal challenges in an empathic, supportive and engaging manner. I provide a private therapeutic environment for us to engage in the deep psychological work that leads to self-awareness and behavioral change.
Learn to work with conflict, unload stress, and safely handle strong emotions in your career and your personal life. Acquire the skill to communicate with authenticity and clarity while working to resolve differences of opinion. The therapy process combines the exploration of early life influences and current everyday personal challenges in an empathic, supportive and engaging manner. I provide a private therapeutic environment for us to engage in the deep psychological work that leads to self-awareness and behavioral change.
Jungian Analytic Therapy - Dr. Suzanne Szalay
MD
Verified Verified
Cambridge, MA 02138 (Online Only)
From moment to moment as you journey through life, a part of you is trying to help you grow. Your reactions, thoughts, feelings, slips of the tongue, accidents, goofs, relationship glitches, bodily symptoms, and dreams are all helpful messengers from that part. Symptoms and difficulties wave and call, inviting you to develop the most important relationship of your life: the relationship between you and You. The yoga of analytic depth work helps you stretch into relationship with the healing wisdom your unconscious Psyche. Aligning with your inner wisdom brings greater clarity, meaning, and ease to your outer life and relationships.
From moment to moment as you journey through life, a part of you is trying to help you grow. Your reactions, thoughts, feelings, slips of the tongue, accidents, goofs, relationship glitches, bodily symptoms, and dreams are all helpful messengers from that part. Symptoms and difficulties wave and call, inviting you to develop the most important relationship of your life: the relationship between you and You. The yoga of analytic depth work helps you stretch into relationship with the healing wisdom your unconscious Psyche. Aligning with your inner wisdom brings greater clarity, meaning, and ease to your outer life and relationships.
I help young, dynamic professionals and students deal with the anxiety and overwhelm that can creep up on you as you're out there doing what you always thought you were supposed to be doing. You work really hard professionally or academically but it's getting harder to hold it all together as you wrestle with the doubts and the stress. Your relationships might be feeling less than happy and fulfilling lately, or you're just plain overwhelmed. On the outside, you look like you have it all together - but that doesn't make you feel OK on the inside.
I help young, dynamic professionals and students deal with the anxiety and overwhelm that can creep up on you as you're out there doing what you always thought you were supposed to be doing. You work really hard professionally or academically but it's getting harder to hold it all together as you wrestle with the doubts and the stress. Your relationships might be feeling less than happy and fulfilling lately, or you're just plain overwhelmed. On the outside, you look like you have it all together - but that doesn't make you feel OK on the inside.
Guy R. Croteau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CGP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cambridge, MA 02138
Life is not what you expected? It’s not exciting? It’s not motivating! And it’s not what you wanted! Today you take the first step down a path toward finding out who you are and what barriers have gotten in the way. As your therapist, it will be my honor to help you forge your path with greater satisfaction and joy; help you discover and conquer your fears and anxieties that have challenged you. Together we find your own unique path that leads to a truer you. Call today! I look forward to speaking with you!
Life is not what you expected? It’s not exciting? It’s not motivating! And it’s not what you wanted! Today you take the first step down a path toward finding out who you are and what barriers have gotten in the way. As your therapist, it will be my honor to help you forge your path with greater satisfaction and joy; help you discover and conquer your fears and anxieties that have challenged you. Together we find your own unique path that leads to a truer you. Call today! I look forward to speaking with you!
I believe that psychotherapy is a joint endeavor between a therapist and a client. It is based on science and practiced like art - with love, care, and creativity. I hold a doctorate degree in psychology and am a licensed Psychologist in Massachusetts. I am most experienced in assisting clients who struggle with depressed or anxious mood, have self-esteem issues, or face relationship difficulties. I have years of experience working with adults and couples with a wide range of problems, as well as parents of young children.
I believe that psychotherapy is a joint endeavor between a therapist and a client. It is based on science and practiced like art - with love, care, and creativity. I hold a doctorate degree in psychology and am a licensed Psychologist in Massachusetts. I am most experienced in assisting clients who struggle with depressed or anxious mood, have self-esteem issues, or face relationship difficulties. I have years of experience working with adults and couples with a wide range of problems, as well as parents of young children.
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Together, we will work to identify your inner strengths and resources that will aid you in self-discovery and growth. I utilize mindfulness and motivational interviewing approaches to further a client's journey towards positive change. My therapeutic approach is rooted in a relational framework and the belief that all healing takes place in the context of relationships. I focus on creating a trusting client-therapist relationship by providing a safe, supportive and encouraging space to help facilitate self-discovery and enduring change.
Together, we will work to identify your inner strengths and resources that will aid you in self-discovery and growth. I utilize mindfulness and motivational interviewing approaches to further a client's journey towards positive change. My therapeutic approach is rooted in a relational framework and the belief that all healing takes place in the context of relationships. I focus on creating a trusting client-therapist relationship by providing a safe, supportive and encouraging space to help facilitate self-discovery and enduring change.
My therapy work is largely focused on people actively engaged in affecting the world around them; including those active in social change efforts; entrepreneurs; and researchers, teachers, and technical and supervisory professionals. I help those concerned about promoting social change to work on their personal issues in a climate supportive of their activism. I am also aware of the difficulties researchers and other professionals sometimes feel in psychotherapy that may feel alien. I bring this awareness to therapy, while helping those involved in administrative roles navigate the complexities of working with others who sometimes have very different personal styles.
My therapy work is largely focused on people actively engaged in affecting the world around them; including those active in social change efforts; entrepreneurs; and researchers, teachers, and technical and supervisory professionals. I help those concerned about promoting social change to work on their personal issues in a climate supportive of their activism. I am also aware of the difficulties researchers and other professionals sometimes feel in psychotherapy that may feel alien. I bring this awareness to therapy, while helping those involved in administrative roles navigate the complexities of working with others who sometimes have very different personal styles.
I optimally resonate with clients who are interested in self awareness and taking responsibility for the part that they play in life and relational challenges. They are committed to healing past traumas in order to be able to live as fully as possible in the present. The understanding that self transformation very naturally attracts qualitative experiences and relationships enables psychotherapy and connective couples work to be optimally beneficial.
I optimally resonate with clients who are interested in self awareness and taking responsibility for the part that they play in life and relational challenges. They are committed to healing past traumas in order to be able to live as fully as possible in the present. The understanding that self transformation very naturally attracts qualitative experiences and relationships enables psychotherapy and connective couples work to be optimally beneficial.
When we experience inner conflict or are unsure of our life's direction,talking with a therapist can help explore and resolve stressful issues as well as help restore balance to our lives. As a licensed therapist in Boston ,I view counseling in a holistic way, valuing all aspects of a person. My therapeutic approach is client centered and collaborative. My view of therapy is that it provides an opportunity for people to gain insight into their lives, and assists them in making positive change.
When we experience inner conflict or are unsure of our life's direction,talking with a therapist can help explore and resolve stressful issues as well as help restore balance to our lives. As a licensed therapist in Boston ,I view counseling in a holistic way, valuing all aspects of a person. My therapeutic approach is client centered and collaborative. My view of therapy is that it provides an opportunity for people to gain insight into their lives, and assists them in making positive change.
Monique Hillen Psychotherapist And Coach
MEd, TFT-Dx
Verified Verified
Cambridge, MA 02139 (Online Only)
In our work together my clients heal from within. Why? Because with deep core work, you will change old familiar brain paths into newly chosen authentic brain paths. You will experience breakthrough counseling with tools for life, attaining deep self love, developing new ways of thinking and feeling, being in charge of your brain, fearlessly listening within, learning helpful communication, and understanding choices from a new perspective. Over 20 years in private practice I designed about 250 exercises to help my clients heal. For couples, we do the same core work. All but one couple found renewed love.
In our work together my clients heal from within. Why? Because with deep core work, you will change old familiar brain paths into newly chosen authentic brain paths. You will experience breakthrough counseling with tools for life, attaining deep self love, developing new ways of thinking and feeling, being in charge of your brain, fearlessly listening within, learning helpful communication, and understanding choices from a new perspective. Over 20 years in private practice I designed about 250 exercises to help my clients heal. For couples, we do the same core work. All but one couple found renewed love.
Carter J Carter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cambridge, MA 02138
I provide individual psychotherapy from a psychoanalytic perspective. This means that therapy focuses on getting to know you in a very deep way: your history, your needs, your strengths and weaknesses, and how you'd like to lead your life. Therapy is grounded in a strong working relationship that we cultivate over time, one in which you can feel safe being extremely honest and taking emotional risks.
I provide individual psychotherapy from a psychoanalytic perspective. This means that therapy focuses on getting to know you in a very deep way: your history, your needs, your strengths and weaknesses, and how you'd like to lead your life. Therapy is grounded in a strong working relationship that we cultivate over time, one in which you can feel safe being extremely honest and taking emotional risks.
I'm an experienced therapist with a collaborative, client-centered approach that incorporates my professional training, life experience, and ongoing passion for the work. For more than 20 years, my work has included individual and couple therapy, group therapy, teaching, training, and supervision. I am also trained in the Internal Family Systems Model (IFS) offer an IFS therapy approach for individuals and couples, as well as supervision and consultation from this lens. I start with a free phone consultation to connect with potential clients/supervisees and assess whether we are a good match for one another.
I'm an experienced therapist with a collaborative, client-centered approach that incorporates my professional training, life experience, and ongoing passion for the work. For more than 20 years, my work has included individual and couple therapy, group therapy, teaching, training, and supervision. I am also trained in the Internal Family Systems Model (IFS) offer an IFS therapy approach for individuals and couples, as well as supervision and consultation from this lens. I start with a free phone consultation to connect with potential clients/supervisees and assess whether we are a good match for one another.
Currently offering office, video, & phone options. DialogicSpace.com
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My team and I help individuals and couples. Our ideal client is someone who's interested in both healing and growth, who is goal oriented, and knows that how we make sense of things is fundamental. The symptoms about which we suffer are also an invitation to remember what we couldn't handle so that we heal and grow. I'm best suited to treating you where you're stuck, be it physical (like chronic pain, auto-immune), mental (like anxiety), emotional (like depression), relational (partners, children, parents, people you work with), and spiritual (like alienation).
My team and I help individuals and couples. Our ideal client is someone who's interested in both healing and growth, who is goal oriented, and knows that how we make sense of things is fundamental. The symptoms about which we suffer are also an invitation to remember what we couldn't handle so that we heal and grow. I'm best suited to treating you where you're stuck, be it physical (like chronic pain, auto-immune), mental (like anxiety), emotional (like depression), relational (partners, children, parents, people you work with), and spiritual (like alienation).
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