Therapists in Concord, MA

I specialize in working with couples who are experiencing difficulties. No partnership is without disappointments, confusion, and an experience of minor or major betrayals. Yet these predictable challenges invite us to broaden our capacity for understanding and enter new depths of intimacy as we repair and heal. As a marriage and family therapist with a focus on sexuality I believe that no matter what the difficulty, we can reshape our relationships to have the kind of deep connections we yearn for. I help couples strengthen relationship skills and develop tools to end negative patterns and establish deep intimacy.

As a clinical psychologist, I work with people to find ways to create change in their lives. Clients bring a range of concerns, from developing a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships, to adjusting to significant life events such as career change and retirement, parenting, divorce or marriage, or medical illness. While I may have access to experience and strategies that have helped others, I know it is my clients who are the experts on their own lives, and ultimately the ones who create their own change.

I am a Massachusetts-licensed Psychologist Provider with nearly 40 years of clinical experience. My clinical approach is individual, couples and family psychotherapy (in contrast to other expertise such as psychological testing, DBT, CBT, etc.). I see individual adults to provide support and understanding of current challenges and symptoms including anxiety, depression, work or school issues, loss and relationship challenges. I also see couples and families referred by other clinicians. We will evaluate whether substance misuse (your own or that of a loved one) plays a role in your symptoms or distress.

Are you or a loved one struggling with a problematic relationship to cannabis, alcohol, nicotine, stimulants, opioids, and other addictive substances or behaviors? I work with teens and adults to initiate positive change by establishing a personalized treatment plan based on their individual needs. I bring judgement-free compassion and over 15 years of clinical experience in substance use and mental health treatment to help navigate the difficult terrain of addiction. I also assist families in identifying their own path to recovery, learning effective communication and support strategies for their loved ones,

With 35 years as a teacher and clinician, I maintain a multi-specialty practice, applying the evidence-based principles of MI/CBT to problems ranging from sleep health, anxiety, cannabis misuse to sports performance. In addition to my expertise in health and sports psychology, I specialize in the assessment and treatment of individuals on the autistic spectrum disorder. I work with individuals of all ages, and adopt a shared decision-making approach to treatment, employing an array of evidence based best practices.

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.

Hello. If you're here, you're at a crossroads in your life. Entering therapy is an act of courage, commitment, and curiosity. Asking questions such as, why is therapy important to me now?, what do I want from this process?, am I ready to grow?, can provide you with a direction toward change. Please note that therapy can be hard at times. Looking at past experiences, addressing buried emotions, and altering old patterns of seeing oneself and others is not easy. However, the outcome of this hard work is life changing.

Many of my patients are recovering from addictions of various sorts. Many of them, as well as other patients, have mood disorders (anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder). I also work with individuals and families struggling with problems in work and career, marriage and similar relationships, and what are often described as existential or spiritual crises--the lack of a sense of meaning and purpose in life. I involve families in therapy when possible--people don't live and learn as isolated individuals.

Utilizing a straight forward, positive and structured approach in working with clients with ADHD, Anxiety, Depression and Panic and Stress related physical ailments, I assist clients in developing strategies and goals for achieving success in all areas of their life. In addition to working clinically with adults, couples, adolescents and their families, I am a licensed Massachusetts public school teacher and offer extensive experience supporting parents, setting expectations and working with adolescent behavior concerns in and out of the educational setting. I offer all my clients and families a unique perspective and experience including crisis management and substance abuse.

I am accepting, interactive, and easygoing. I believe in focusing on the current situation in peoples' lives, and explore the past as long as it has a demonstrable benefit for a client's present day functioning. I believe it is important to customize my approach to a client's style, situation, and needs. As much as possible, I draw on a person's emotional and physical "intelligence" to complement his or her cognitive understanding. It is essential that my clients feel in charge of their direction and pacing, and safe enough to take the necessary risks.

I specialize in intensive psychotherapy with more frequent sessions to enable greater depth of treatment. Therapy with me begins by reflecting on your experiences while trying not to judge them. I take a compassionate approach to understanding your problems, your desire for change, and your difficulties in making changes. Better understanding your thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and relationships could enable you to make more informed life decisions. I am flexible and collaborative in my approach, looking for ways to work well together.

Everyone can benefit from better self-understanding. Sometimes our anxiety, depression, and internal conflicts can affect our relationships with others and the world in which we live. By creating a safe environment for expressing thoughts and feelings, I am able to help those who enter into a therapeutic alliance with me improve general satisfaction in interpersonal relationships and life.

Some people struggle for weeks, months, or even years before considering psychotherapy. And it makes sense — it's hard to confide in a stranger and can take a while to find the right fit. We want authenticity and experience in a therapist but also someone relatable and easy to talk with. When couples counseling, family therapy, or child/adolescent support is needed, the search may seem even more daunting. We need a clinician with the interpersonal skills, temperament, and adaptability to forge a meaningful connection with our partners, children, and the networks who support them.

You might be looking for someone to talk to, wondering where to begin for the first time, or looking to start a new chapter with counseling. No matter where your starting point is, you are probably looking for someone to listen first, hear and understand without judgement, and have a desire to see you succeed. You might believe that it is important to find someone that you can connect with, work with collaboratively, someone you can share your strengths with, and trust with your experiences. You are in the right place.

Are you concerned about your drug and/or alcohol use, having difficulty coping with stress in your life, and/or struggling with anxiety or depression? If the answer is yes to any of these, I can provide you with a comfortable counseling environment where we can examine challenges and develop strategies to address the issues affecting you. By contacting me, you are taking the first step in your journey to become the best person you can be. I am currently conducting HIPAA approved video counseling, telephone, or in person sessions. It is your choice whichever you are more comfortable with. Contact me today!

You may be feeling sad, angry, or worried much of the time. You may be ashamed or disappointed with yourself. You may be struggling with your life, with a relationship, work, or school. Maybe someone has hurt you. Maybe you feel stuck or trapped in a situation that is too much for you. Maybe you want to get a handle on how you think, feel, and behave, and make meaningful, substantial changes in your life.

You deserve focused attention and skilled assistance. In my work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families, I provide this attention and assistance through psychotherapy, grief counseling, and coaching, which lead to healing results. If you or your loved one is struggling, feeling stuck, hopeless or trapped, I would welcome the opportunity to hear about you or your loved one's situation and determine if my services are a good match for your needs. I utilize several treatment modalities including psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness based stress reduction, and motivational interviewing, and adapt my treatment style to your unique needs.

Twenty year Harvard University affiliation as student and faculty member. Author of award winning books on mind and spirituality. Each person is unique in development and place on their life path. I try to meet each person's needs, guiding each at the proper pace toward peace and the end of confusion. This may begin by focusing on the practical issues of daily life. But peace is eventually found by coming to rest in your source, your Heart. Usually attention is painfully absorbed in thoughts about the outer world and its dilemmas. Attention is more fruitfully directed toward grace, the Self, and the immanent beauty of life.