Relationship Issues Therapists in Chestnut Hill, MA
I believe the therapeutic relationship fosters an engagement in a process of growth, change and freedom for a more meaningful life.
I practice psychodynamic psychotherapy and have worked with adults affected by persistent mental illness, young adults who received political asylum in the U.S. as survivors of torture and individuals and couples managing life challenges and transitions. I earned a Masters degree in Social Work from Loyola University Chicago and completed post- graduate training at the Institute for Clinical Social Work. I bring prior professional experience as a teacher who worked closely with undergraduate students on finding their own voice.
I believe the therapeutic relationship fosters an engagement in a process of growth, change and freedom for a more meaningful life.
I practice psychodynamic psychotherapy and have worked with adults affected by persistent mental illness, young adults who received political asylum in the U.S. as survivors of torture and individuals and couples managing life challenges and transitions. I earned a Masters degree in Social Work from Loyola University Chicago and completed post- graduate training at the Institute for Clinical Social Work. I bring prior professional experience as a teacher who worked closely with undergraduate students on finding their own voice.
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.
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.
Peggy Kriss
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have a particular interest in anxiety disorders, relationship issues, and supporting families with children on the autism spectrum including Sensory Integration & Nonverbal Learning Disorders, and Asperger's Syndrome.
I'd like you to know that you can feel better, whether you're troubled by difficult feelings, thoughts, behaviors or situations. I work in a highly collaborative way, using empathy, education, humor, patience and lots of practice to help you reach your mental health and wellness goals. I'll introduce you to CBT, mindfulness, and acceptance based skills to build your resilience, confidence, and ability to manage uncomfortable thoughts and feelings, and to promote healthy relationships. I work with adults from college age and on. .
I have a particular interest in anxiety disorders, relationship issues, and supporting families with children on the autism spectrum including Sensory Integration & Nonverbal Learning Disorders, and Asperger's Syndrome.
I'd like you to know that you can feel better, whether you're troubled by difficult feelings, thoughts, behaviors or situations. I work in a highly collaborative way, using empathy, education, humor, patience and lots of practice to help you reach your mental health and wellness goals. I'll introduce you to CBT, mindfulness, and acceptance based skills to build your resilience, confidence, and ability to manage uncomfortable thoughts and feelings, and to promote healthy relationships. I work with adults from college age and on. .
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.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years experience and have the privilege of working with adults from diverse backgrounds. Currently, we live in unprecedented and trying times that can lead to increased stress, burnout, and strain on relationships. I can help you with worry/anxiety, sadness/depression, relationship struggles, parenting, work-home life balance, stress, making career changes, shame, grief, and life transitions. I will help you learn more about yourself, understand better the way you think and feel, and live more consciously so that you can feel more empowered and centered in your choices and life.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years experience and have the privilege of working with adults from diverse backgrounds. Currently, we live in unprecedented and trying times that can lead to increased stress, burnout, and strain on relationships. I can help you with worry/anxiety, sadness/depression, relationship struggles, parenting, work-home life balance, stress, making career changes, shame, grief, and life transitions. I will help you learn more about yourself, understand better the way you think and feel, and live more consciously so that you can feel more empowered and centered in your choices and 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.
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.
Everyone needs support at times of transition and stress. These situations may be varied, from relationship difficulties, to illness, to the death of someone important. Or you might be in a place of wanting to have a deeper, more connected understanding of yourself. Whatever brings you to therapy, I am here to gently support you while also playing an engaged role in our time together.
Everyone needs support at times of transition and stress. These situations may be varied, from relationship difficulties, to illness, to the death of someone important. Or you might be in a place of wanting to have a deeper, more connected understanding of yourself. Whatever brings you to therapy, I am here to gently support you while also playing an engaged role in our time together.
My experience centers on working with adults on presenting issues like mood disorders, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, and anger management.
Summer 2024 - Accepting New Clients! Whether managing short-term or long-term stress, I value making a space for clients to take a moment to stop, step back from what they're doing and take a look from the outside. In a comfortable space with a supportive therapeutic relationship, clients can best understand themselves and disentangle challenges of daily life. I believe in helping clients identify what defines them as an individual, and how to best fulfill the things in life that are important to them. I also value awareness of identities relating to culture, ethnicity, gender and sex, and how they affect clients' values and goals.
My experience centers on working with adults on presenting issues like mood disorders, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, and anger management.
Summer 2024 - Accepting New Clients! Whether managing short-term or long-term stress, I value making a space for clients to take a moment to stop, step back from what they're doing and take a look from the outside. In a comfortable space with a supportive therapeutic relationship, clients can best understand themselves and disentangle challenges of daily life. I believe in helping clients identify what defines them as an individual, and how to best fulfill the things in life that are important to them. I also value awareness of identities relating to culture, ethnicity, gender and sex, and how they affect clients' values and goals.
Intentional Discovery, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LMFT, PCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 (Online Only)
Our approach addresses the impact of dysfunctional communication patterns on the current state of your relationship as well as providing tools to make the adjustments for a sustainable healthy relationship going forward.
If you’re seeking better understanding and communication to help strengthen your relationship, then we encourage you to contact us. Our unique couple-to-couple approach combines Angels’ skills as a Certified Coach (PCC), with those of her husband, Charles Granoff, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LISCW), and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Our specialty is multi racial/cultural partnerships. Our professional and personal experience helps us understand you, We meet you where you are as a couple and support your relationship as you transition to where you want to be.
Our approach addresses the impact of dysfunctional communication patterns on the current state of your relationship as well as providing tools to make the adjustments for a sustainable healthy relationship going forward.
If you’re seeking better understanding and communication to help strengthen your relationship, then we encourage you to contact us. Our unique couple-to-couple approach combines Angels’ skills as a Certified Coach (PCC), with those of her husband, Charles Granoff, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LISCW), and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Our specialty is multi racial/cultural partnerships. Our professional and personal experience helps us understand you, We meet you where you are as a couple and support your relationship as you transition to where you want to be.
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.
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I received my Masters in Social Work from Boston College in 1995. I specialize in helping clients who present with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and environmental stressors. I work with clients who are LGBTQ+, straight, or cisgender. I strive to provide a safe environment in which clients can explore problematic areas which inhibit personal growth, work toward creating either change or acceptance regarding feelings, thoughts, and behaviors, and to identify patterns that are no longer useful. I derive deep fulfillment as a therapist, and consider it a privilege to be a trusted participant on one's journey.
I received my Masters in Social Work from Boston College in 1995. I specialize in helping clients who present with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and environmental stressors. I work with clients who are LGBTQ+, straight, or cisgender. I strive to provide a safe environment in which clients can explore problematic areas which inhibit personal growth, work toward creating either change or acceptance regarding feelings, thoughts, and behaviors, and to identify patterns that are no longer useful. I derive deep fulfillment as a therapist, and consider it a privilege to be a trusted participant on one's journey.
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.
Elizabeth Schane
Counselor, MS, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 (Online Only)
If you find yourself worrying all the time, if your relationship isn't going the way you imagined, if you're struggling on your fertility journey, or if you're a new mom feeling really bad, know you're not alone.
Offering ONLINE sessions. It’s hard to be a woman! We feel like all the pressure is on us. We keep trying so hard to do it perfectly, but life still isn’t going the way we planned. We have the pressure of career, fertility, parenting, romantic relationships, time for a social life. There's all of that and then we notice the past we’ve been running from creeping up on us. It can be exhausting, not to mention overwhelming. And is anyone talking about how hard getting pregnant can be? It's supposed to just happen easily, but month after month the pregnancy tests keep coming back negative. It feels like our bodies are failing us.
If you find yourself worrying all the time, if your relationship isn't going the way you imagined, if you're struggling on your fertility journey, or if you're a new mom feeling really bad, know you're not alone.
Offering ONLINE sessions. It’s hard to be a woman! We feel like all the pressure is on us. We keep trying so hard to do it perfectly, but life still isn’t going the way we planned. We have the pressure of career, fertility, parenting, romantic relationships, time for a social life. There's all of that and then we notice the past we’ve been running from creeping up on us. It can be exhausting, not to mention overwhelming. And is anyone talking about how hard getting pregnant can be? It's supposed to just happen easily, but month after month the pregnancy tests keep coming back negative. It feels like our bodies are failing us.
I have experience in treating individuals with anxiety, OCD, depression, mood disorders, chronic pain, misophonia, anger, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Autism Spectrum, tics, nail biting, hair pulling, highly sensitive individuals, and people in the midst of relationship struggles.
Change is hard, but less so with help. I hope I can be your guide through the change process. I am a clinical psychologist trained in CBT. I have a faculty appointment at Harvard Medical School and am on staff in the Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital. I run a private practice on Sunday mornings and have intermittent availability during the rest of the week. I am comfortable providing treatment in an individual or family context, whichever better fits your needs. I am results driven, but also warm and sensitive.
I have experience in treating individuals with anxiety, OCD, depression, mood disorders, chronic pain, misophonia, anger, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Autism Spectrum, tics, nail biting, hair pulling, highly sensitive individuals, and people in the midst of relationship struggles.
Change is hard, but less so with help. I hope I can be your guide through the change process. I am a clinical psychologist trained in CBT. I have a faculty appointment at Harvard Medical School and am on staff in the Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital. I run a private practice on Sunday mornings and have intermittent availability during the rest of the week. I am comfortable providing treatment in an individual or family context, whichever better fits your needs. I am results driven, but also warm and sensitive.
I also enjoy working with clients that are coping with depression, adjustment problems, difficulty with life transitions, marital issues, career/academic stress, and relationship problems.
Hello! I am a clinical psychologist and I work with children, adolescents and adults. Within the context of a warm, supportive relationship, I focus on teaching skills that help clients to develop a sense of confidence in effectively managing their emotions and behavior. My treatment approach is primarily cognitive behavioral but I tailor the treatment to the needs of each client with an emphasis on finding the most evidence-based approach. I am collaborative and offer a lot of encouragement, humor and warmth.
I also enjoy working with clients that are coping with depression, adjustment problems, difficulty with life transitions, marital issues, career/academic stress, and relationship problems.
Hello! I am a clinical psychologist and I work with children, adolescents and adults. Within the context of a warm, supportive relationship, I focus on teaching skills that help clients to develop a sense of confidence in effectively managing their emotions and behavior. My treatment approach is primarily cognitive behavioral but I tailor the treatment to the needs of each client with an emphasis on finding the most evidence-based approach. I am collaborative and offer a lot of encouragement, humor and warmth.
Shawnese Givens
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Life is an ever-changing and often challenging endeavor. It's not uncommon to find yourself feeling stuck, defeated and alone. As a therapist, my goal is help you in your journey toward realizing your best self. One who is centered, confident and connected. Whether you're experiencing anxiety, depression, or family and relationship issues, therapy can help.
Life is an ever-changing and often challenging endeavor. It's not uncommon to find yourself feeling stuck, defeated and alone. As a therapist, my goal is help you in your journey toward realizing your best self. One who is centered, confident and connected. Whether you're experiencing anxiety, depression, or family and relationship issues, therapy can help.
Nancy S Hoffman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social worker with extensive experience in treating adults. At some point, we all have to deal with the effects of life's stressors, be they at the loss of a relationship or job; a parent's or spouse's illness; the onset of a medical condition; conflict within a relationship; or other sudden and unwelcome changes in life's routine. Everyone has strengths that are silenced by such stressors and I specialize in helping clients to deal with those stressors by bringing back those strengths. Through conversation, support, and humor, I help clients learn to feel strong again in the face of adversity.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social worker with extensive experience in treating adults. At some point, we all have to deal with the effects of life's stressors, be they at the loss of a relationship or job; a parent's or spouse's illness; the onset of a medical condition; conflict within a relationship; or other sudden and unwelcome changes in life's routine. Everyone has strengths that are silenced by such stressors and I specialize in helping clients to deal with those stressors by bringing back those strengths. Through conversation, support, and humor, I help clients learn to feel strong again in the face of adversity.
BEST way to reach me is EMAIL. I believe emotional healing happens in a therapeutic relationship. I offer relation-oriented, emotion-focused psychotherapy to clients who are interested in relieving symptoms, identifying patterns, resolving conflicts, building satisfying relationships, finding fulfillment in life, etc. My work is trauma-informed due to my passion for trauma treatment, especially that of developmental trauma, and an understanding that traumatic experience is existentially inevitable in human life. I also enjoy helping young professionals, first-time parents, and new immigrants navigate challenging life situations.
BEST way to reach me is EMAIL. I believe emotional healing happens in a therapeutic relationship. I offer relation-oriented, emotion-focused psychotherapy to clients who are interested in relieving symptoms, identifying patterns, resolving conflicts, building satisfying relationships, finding fulfillment in life, etc. My work is trauma-informed due to my passion for trauma treatment, especially that of developmental trauma, and an understanding that traumatic experience is existentially inevitable in human life. I also enjoy helping young professionals, first-time parents, and new immigrants navigate challenging life situations.
Summer 2024 - Accepting New Clients! With life becoming increasingly demanding, it can feel like we are always battling on a new frontier. We do not, however, have to power through it alone! Whether it’s with relationships, family, jobs, college, new cultural environments or even ourselves, I aim to support my clients with recognizing and managing the emotional impact that life’s torrent of changes has on us all. My therapeutic approach is to create an accepting relationship so sessions can be a comfortable and judgment free zone.
Summer 2024 - Accepting New Clients! With life becoming increasingly demanding, it can feel like we are always battling on a new frontier. We do not, however, have to power through it alone! Whether it’s with relationships, family, jobs, college, new cultural environments or even ourselves, I aim to support my clients with recognizing and managing the emotional impact that life’s torrent of changes has on us all. My therapeutic approach is to create an accepting relationship so sessions can be a comfortable and judgment free zone.
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Relationship Issues Therapists
While need for human connection appears to be innate, the ability to form healthy, loving relationships is learned. Some evidence suggests that the ability to form a stable relationship starts to form in infancy, in a child's earliest experiences with a caregiver who reliably meets the infant's needs for food, care, warmth, protection, stimulation, and social contact. Such relationships are not destiny, but they are theorized to establish deeply ingrained patterns of relating to others. The end of a relationship, however, is often a source of great psychological anguish.