Depression Therapists in Chestnut Hill, MA
Sunrise Psychotherapy Services, LLC / Dr. Valcin
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 (Online Only)
Are you feeling depressed or anxious? Are you having trouble adjusting to changes in your life? Are you wanting to improve your relationships with others? Do you have recurring thoughts or memories that cause distress or past experiences that still impact you today? If you've answered yes to any of these questions, let's set up an appointment to continue your journey towards wellness.
Are you feeling depressed or anxious? Are you having trouble adjusting to changes in your life? Are you wanting to improve your relationships with others? Do you have recurring thoughts or memories that cause distress or past experiences that still impact you today? If you've answered yes to any of these questions, let's set up an appointment to continue your journey towards wellness.
Elizabeth Conward
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 (Online Only)
Some of my areas of specialty include: anxiety, depression, relationship and marital issues, career concerns, academic concerns, trauma, and grief and loss.
Welcome! I am Elizabeth Conward, I am a licensed clinical social worker in both the states of Massachusetts and Florida. Life can be challenging, overwhelming, and at times unbearable. The great news is that if you are seeking relief from your day-to-day challenges, open to learning new coping mechanisms and open to change, you don’t have to figure it all out alone. My approach is to offer personalized, compassionate, and nonjudgmental support. I believe in empowering my patients and equipping them with the proper tools to appropriately deal with life events, reduce stress, and experience personal growth.
Some of my areas of specialty include: anxiety, depression, relationship and marital issues, career concerns, academic concerns, trauma, and grief and loss.
Welcome! I am Elizabeth Conward, I am a licensed clinical social worker in both the states of Massachusetts and Florida. Life can be challenging, overwhelming, and at times unbearable. The great news is that if you are seeking relief from your day-to-day challenges, open to learning new coping mechanisms and open to change, you don’t have to figure it all out alone. My approach is to offer personalized, compassionate, and nonjudgmental support. I believe in empowering my patients and equipping them with the proper tools to appropriately deal with life events, reduce stress, and experience personal growth.
Chestnut Hill Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 (Online Only)
I have 20 years of experience as a mental health clinician. I provide therapy to identify solutions to change and challenges you are experiencing. In addition, I offer consultation to students and young adults managing anxiety, depression, academic pressure, and interpersonal conflict. In a collaborative and integrative approach, I employ a variety of therapy modalities, including Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-based practice (MBCT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
I have 20 years of experience as a mental health clinician. I provide therapy to identify solutions to change and challenges you are experiencing. In addition, I offer consultation to students and young adults managing anxiety, depression, academic pressure, and interpersonal conflict. In a collaborative and integrative approach, I employ a variety of therapy modalities, including Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-based practice (MBCT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
Lilly Kesner, LMHC
Counselor, BS, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 (Online Only)
Tuesday/Thursday openings starting September 2024. I believe personal growth, emotional healing, and creating lasting, positive changes in your life are possible. I draw from both personal and professional experience to provide mental health counseling for individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and substance use/abuse. Through collaborative talk therapy, I aim to support you in your process of gaining awareness of underlying issues contributing to current symptoms, as well as improving your ability to manage those symptoms.
Tuesday/Thursday openings starting September 2024. I believe personal growth, emotional healing, and creating lasting, positive changes in your life are possible. I draw from both personal and professional experience to provide mental health counseling for individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and substance use/abuse. Through collaborative talk therapy, I aim to support you in your process of gaining awareness of underlying issues contributing to current symptoms, as well as improving your ability to manage those symptoms.
Is your child struggling, anxious, or depressed? Are you unhappy in your life, in your relationships, or in your work? Are you held back by sadness, anxiety, or lack of fulfillment? Are you unable to take action? I am experienced in working with people to overcome these problems in their or their children's lives. People who work with me greatly appreciate the improvement in their lives and the understanding they gain about their difficulties.
Is your child struggling, anxious, or depressed? Are you unhappy in your life, in your relationships, or in your work? Are you held back by sadness, anxiety, or lack of fulfillment? Are you unable to take action? I am experienced in working with people to overcome these problems in their or their children's lives. People who work with me greatly appreciate the improvement in their lives and the understanding they gain about their difficulties.
When beginning psychotherapy, individuals often feel vulnerable and in need of a safe space in which to examine their struggles and work towards healing. With over 30 years of experience, and as a Harvard-trained psychologist, I provide such a space. I work with empathy, intellect, and humor to help clients address such diverse concerns as life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, and eating disorders. My approach is grounded in psychodynamic and relational theories, and I use CBT and mindfulness techniques where appropriate to help clients understand themselves, achieve their goals, and find satisfaction in their lives.
When beginning psychotherapy, individuals often feel vulnerable and in need of a safe space in which to examine their struggles and work towards healing. With over 30 years of experience, and as a Harvard-trained psychologist, I provide such a space. I work with empathy, intellect, and humor to help clients address such diverse concerns as life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, and eating disorders. My approach is grounded in psychodynamic and relational theories, and I use CBT and mindfulness techniques where appropriate to help clients understand themselves, achieve their goals, and find satisfaction in their lives.
I am an experienced psychotherapist with a special interest in Adult and Couple psychotherapy. I work with individuals and couples presenting with a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, loss or grief, life transitions, trauma, and relationship and marital difficulties. I offer a safe and respectful exploratory space within which I strive to get to know and understand my clients. My approach is collaborative and empowering. Together we discover what the client needs and how best to respond to those needs. The client's experience of finding what is needed within the therapeutic relationship contributes towards personal growth and change.
I am an experienced psychotherapist with a special interest in Adult and Couple psychotherapy. I work with individuals and couples presenting with a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, loss or grief, life transitions, trauma, and relationship and marital difficulties. I offer a safe and respectful exploratory space within which I strive to get to know and understand my clients. My approach is collaborative and empowering. Together we discover what the client needs and how best to respond to those needs. The client's experience of finding what is needed within the therapeutic relationship contributes towards personal growth and change.
Rachel Weiskopf
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 (Online Only)
I specialize in helping adults and couples struggling with anxiety, depression, identity, career and relationship issues.
My therapeutic approach is warm, open and collaborative. I generally practice using a psychodynamic approach, but I also integrate cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness techniques. I am flexible and tailor my method to suit the needs of each client. My work is informed by my clinical experience and the latest in evidence based research.
I specialize in helping adults and couples struggling with anxiety, depression, identity, career and relationship issues.
My therapeutic approach is warm, open and collaborative. I generally practice using a psychodynamic approach, but I also integrate cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness techniques. I am flexible and tailor my method to suit the needs of each client. My work is informed by my clinical experience and the latest in evidence based research.
Caryn Thornton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 (Online Only)
I work with young adults/adults struggling with symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, relationships, and life transitions.
Talking about heavy emotions is sometimes hard to do and maybe equally as difficult to open up to a new therapist. I am a licensed clinical social worker earning my MSW from Bridgewater State University. My style is warm and compassionate. I offer the client to set the pace which allows time to share their experiences in a safe, comfortable space. I believe in using a client-centered and strengths based approach to help inform the work we do together. I will work alongside you to develop a realistic treatment plan to help you reach your desired goals and outcomes.
I work with young adults/adults struggling with symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, relationships, and life transitions.
Talking about heavy emotions is sometimes hard to do and maybe equally as difficult to open up to a new therapist. I am a licensed clinical social worker earning my MSW from Bridgewater State University. My style is warm and compassionate. I offer the client to set the pace which allows time to share their experiences in a safe, comfortable space. I believe in using a client-centered and strengths based approach to help inform the work we do together. I will work alongside you to develop a realistic treatment plan to help you reach your desired goals and outcomes.
Nora Milton-The Therapy Space, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 (Online Only)
I am a LICSW providing mental health treatment to adults in a variety of treatment settings. My areas of specialty include treating anxiety, depression, struggles with pregnancy and postpartum, overwhelming stress, difficulty navigating life transitions, challenges post military service, and unhelpful responses to trauma. Building a genuine therapeutic relationship is one of the key pieces to successful treatment, so I strive to create a non-judgmental environment built on trust and accountability with each of my clients.
I am a LICSW providing mental health treatment to adults in a variety of treatment settings. My areas of specialty include treating anxiety, depression, struggles with pregnancy and postpartum, overwhelming stress, difficulty navigating life transitions, challenges post military service, and unhelpful responses to trauma. Building a genuine therapeutic relationship is one of the key pieces to successful treatment, so I strive to create a non-judgmental environment built on trust and accountability with each of my clients.
Marie Palmier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 (Online Only)
My specialty is working with adults of all ages facing Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Divorce, Grief & Loss, Chronic/Terminal illness, Addiction. Each individual has their own story and unique needs. I take a person-centered authentic therapeutic approach to help you step towards your preferred life at your own pace, always focusing on what is most important to you. I have valuable experience working in mental health at leading Boston hospitals and I'm currently on staff at Mass General Brigham providing outpatient psychotherapy. I also work with adults in my private psychotherapy practice and offer online therapy sessions.
My specialty is working with adults of all ages facing Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Divorce, Grief & Loss, Chronic/Terminal illness, Addiction. Each individual has their own story and unique needs. I take a person-centered authentic therapeutic approach to help you step towards your preferred life at your own pace, always focusing on what is most important to you. I have valuable experience working in mental health at leading Boston hospitals and I'm currently on staff at Mass General Brigham providing outpatient psychotherapy. I also work with adults in my private psychotherapy practice and offer online therapy sessions.
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Natasha Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MA-MS
Verified Verified
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 (Online Only)
I specialize in clients with anxiety, depression, navigating life transitions, coping with chronic illness, and caregiver fatigue. My approach for clients is goal oriented and my focus is for us to work to address longstanding issues and also provide you with new insights or skills to help you develop effective, sustainable strategies for daily coping to renew your natural resilience. If you are new to therapy, or are looking to return after a break, we can work towards your goals to lead you towards a better quality of life and a more mindful way of being.
I specialize in clients with anxiety, depression, navigating life transitions, coping with chronic illness, and caregiver fatigue. My approach for clients is goal oriented and my focus is for us to work to address longstanding issues and also provide you with new insights or skills to help you develop effective, sustainable strategies for daily coping to renew your natural resilience. If you are new to therapy, or are looking to return after a break, we can work towards your goals to lead you towards a better quality of life and a more mindful way of being.
If anxiety, depression, self esteem, perfectionism, or relationship issues are holding you back, I can help.
My true expertise is relationships. Relationships are sacred, require care, and at times need revitalization. Some relationships can be unhealthy with toxic patterns. I specialize with individuals who are struggling in relationships with friends, family, career, or loved ones; with couples and families who want healthier connections. Together in a safe relaxed atmosphere, you can explore your deepest thoughts, hopes and life-challenges. In a spirit of trust and honesty, we will laugh, we will cry, and we will problem solve together. With new insight, awareness and skills, you will move forward to a healthier and happier life.
If anxiety, depression, self esteem, perfectionism, or relationship issues are holding you back, I can help.
My true expertise is relationships. Relationships are sacred, require care, and at times need revitalization. Some relationships can be unhealthy with toxic patterns. I specialize with individuals who are struggling in relationships with friends, family, career, or loved ones; with couples and families who want healthier connections. Together in a safe relaxed atmosphere, you can explore your deepest thoughts, hopes and life-challenges. In a spirit of trust and honesty, we will laugh, we will cry, and we will problem solve together. With new insight, awareness and skills, you will move forward to a healthier and happier life.
I offer individual therapy for adults for a wide range of concerns including, anxiety, depression, inattention, interpersonal challenges, self-esteem, and life transitions.
I see therapy as a collaborative journey towards helping you achieve the well-being that you seek. In treatment, my aim is to help you discover your true self, build coping skills, and successfully navigate life stressors. I create a safe and supportive environment for our work together, and I work with you to form a personalized plan based on your learning style and personality. My approach draws from different theoretical orientations including cognitive-behavioral, insight-driven, positive psychology, solution focused, and motivational interviewing.
I offer individual therapy for adults for a wide range of concerns including, anxiety, depression, inattention, interpersonal challenges, self-esteem, and life transitions.
I see therapy as a collaborative journey towards helping you achieve the well-being that you seek. In treatment, my aim is to help you discover your true self, build coping skills, and successfully navigate life stressors. I create a safe and supportive environment for our work together, and I work with you to form a personalized plan based on your learning style and personality. My approach draws from different theoretical orientations including cognitive-behavioral, insight-driven, positive psychology, solution focused, and motivational interviewing.
Have you lost interest in activities that used to bring you joy? Do you lack motivation to meet your responsibilities? Do you feel overwhelmed with life's tasks and worry incessantly about the future? Have you had trouble falling or staying asleep due to overthinking? Do you tense up in social situations? If you responded yes to any of the above you are likely experiencing depression and anxiety symptoms. These can be very painful and unfortunately are very common. Avoiding or ignoring these feelings will not make them go away but together we can face them and launch you on a journey to optimal mental health.
Have you lost interest in activities that used to bring you joy? Do you lack motivation to meet your responsibilities? Do you feel overwhelmed with life's tasks and worry incessantly about the future? Have you had trouble falling or staying asleep due to overthinking? Do you tense up in social situations? If you responded yes to any of the above you are likely experiencing depression and anxiety symptoms. These can be very painful and unfortunately are very common. Avoiding or ignoring these feelings will not make them go away but together we can face them and launch you on a journey to optimal mental health.
Christine Kaveski
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 (Online Only)
I currently see clients experiencing anxiety, depression, complex trauma/PTSD, grief/loss, new or chronic addiction and change of life events.
I am currently accepting new clients. I am licensed mental health counselor who utilizes mindfulness, and somatic knowledge in my sessions. I believe in a person-centered, strengths-based approach to aid my clients in identifying unhelpful recurring thoughts or behavioral patterns, so they can work towards an improved self-relationship. I want to help clients learn coping skills and ways of life that support their unique needs. I am passionate about establishing a safe, inviting space to lay the groundwork for healing.
I currently see clients experiencing anxiety, depression, complex trauma/PTSD, grief/loss, new or chronic addiction and change of life events.
I am currently accepting new clients. I am licensed mental health counselor who utilizes mindfulness, and somatic knowledge in my sessions. I believe in a person-centered, strengths-based approach to aid my clients in identifying unhelpful recurring thoughts or behavioral patterns, so they can work towards an improved self-relationship. I want to help clients learn coping skills and ways of life that support their unique needs. I am passionate about establishing a safe, inviting space to lay the groundwork for healing.
Hi, and welcome! I provide individual therapy for adults (18+) (particularly college students) and specialize in the treatment of trauma-related conditions, depression, and anxiety. I offer a space for you to feel listened to, seen, and understood without judgment. While I have dedicated my practice to treating trauma, I know that YOU are the real expert on yourself and your experiences. My hope is that by working together, you will feel more connected to yourself, aligned with your goals, and on track to living a healthier and more meaningful life.
Hi, and welcome! I provide individual therapy for adults (18+) (particularly college students) and specialize in the treatment of trauma-related conditions, depression, and anxiety. I offer a space for you to feel listened to, seen, and understood without judgment. While I have dedicated my practice to treating trauma, I know that YOU are the real expert on yourself and your experiences. My hope is that by working together, you will feel more connected to yourself, aligned with your goals, and on track to living a healthier and more meaningful life.
Kathy Walsh Samp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My specialties include depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, major life transitions, feeling stuck, stress management, parenting issues, family conflict, struggles with substances, work-life balance.
I believe psychotherapy is about self-discovery, change and empowerment. If you feel stressed or unhappy, psychotherapy can help. My goal is to create an emotionally safe place, so that together, we can find the right answers. I appreciate that life can be complicated and that solutions are unique to the person. I am warm and nonjudgmental and my approach is client-centered and collaborative. My clients see me as knowledgeable and supportive. I listen carefully with an open mind. I would feel privileged to be part of your journey of growth and healing.
My specialties include depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, major life transitions, feeling stuck, stress management, parenting issues, family conflict, struggles with substances, work-life balance.
I believe psychotherapy is about self-discovery, change and empowerment. If you feel stressed or unhappy, psychotherapy can help. My goal is to create an emotionally safe place, so that together, we can find the right answers. I appreciate that life can be complicated and that solutions are unique to the person. I am warm and nonjudgmental and my approach is client-centered and collaborative. My clients see me as knowledgeable and supportive. I listen carefully with an open mind. I would feel privileged to be part of your journey of growth and healing.
Amelia Mercedes Hernandez-Marinez
Counselor, MEd, LMHC, LPC, SAC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
I specialize in anxiety, depression, self-injury, self-esteem, school problems and ADHD.
As a mental health counselor I provide a non-judgmental, safe place to support you through your journey. Life can be challenging and at times all we need is compassion and a safe place to express ourselves. I work with my clients and meet them where they are to help them focus on the areas that they identify that needs improvement. I have extensive experience and have a certificate in Intergenerational Trauma and narrative work with individuals from different backgrounds and life experiences. I am here to help you unlearn and break unhealthy patterns to live and relearn how to grow, nurture and honor yourself.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, self-injury, self-esteem, school problems and ADHD.
As a mental health counselor I provide a non-judgmental, safe place to support you through your journey. Life can be challenging and at times all we need is compassion and a safe place to express ourselves. I work with my clients and meet them where they are to help them focus on the areas that they identify that needs improvement. I have extensive experience and have a certificate in Intergenerational Trauma and narrative work with individuals from different backgrounds and life experiences. I am here to help you unlearn and break unhealthy patterns to live and relearn how to grow, nurture and honor yourself.
Nyssa Wittliff Boardman
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 (Online Only)
Therefore, I am also skilled in working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, issues around sexuality and sexual orientation, family stress, academic concerns, as well as personal growth and exploration.
I consider it a great privilege to hear people’s stories and struggles. With my outside perspective and training, we can create a therapy that will shed light on patterns in your life that you would like to change, help make sense of how they came to be, and create a plan to address them head on. I take an active role in therapy by asking thought provoking questions and offering my observations and feedback, which promotes movement towards lasting change.
Therefore, I am also skilled in working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, issues around sexuality and sexual orientation, family stress, academic concerns, as well as personal growth and exploration.
I consider it a great privilege to hear people’s stories and struggles. With my outside perspective and training, we can create a therapy that will shed light on patterns in your life that you would like to change, help make sense of how they came to be, and create a plan to address them head on. I take an active role in therapy by asking thought provoking questions and offering my observations and feedback, which promotes movement towards lasting change.
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.