Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Dorchester, MA

How often in our busy lives do we have the opportunity to have another person truly listen to your thoughts, fears, hopes, ambitions? Sadly, not as often as we would like. My name is Mary Sebatindira, I have been a psychotherapist for over 9 years. I have worked with many populations which include: adults struggling with addiction, children/teens, and family work.

You’ve been through so much, and trauma has a way of taking over everything. Maybe to cope, you try to keep yourself busy with work, schoolwork, or home tasks so you don't have to think about it all. Most of the time, though, it's all you can think about. It can impact your relationships, too. It can be hard for others who haven't been through similar struggles to truly understand what you're going through. Even for you, finding the right words to explain it all can be difficult. This makes connecting with others a bit more challenging.

A lot has happened for you, and you’ve been doing a lot just to get by. You’ve had to hide what’s really going on from others, and even from yourself. The trauma, toxic relationships, and negative life experiences have been making it hard for you to have fulfilling relationships, work, and even just to be you. You live with a lot of anxiety, stress, and depression. You don’t feel like yourself, or even know who you are, and you’re not where you want to be in life.

I am expressive arts therapist and master’s level clinician who works with adolescents and young adults. I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, relationships conflicts, and life transitions. With over three years of experience, I have found that the most powerful seed sown, regardless of age, is sometimes simply an “alternative conversation,” where a variety of artistic or expressive modalities may be utilized to increase personal insight or growth.

Kenny is a US Navy Veteran (Corpsman/Medic) and therapist specializing in PTSD, anxiety, self-sabotaging behaviors, and depression. Are you genuinely curious about unhelpful patterns that seem to keep showing up in your life and relationships? Do you ask why you can't let things go, have trust issues, or the inability to relax? You keep putting other's needs first, have trouble setting boundaries or communicating your needs? Unable to see your purpose? Real change can only occur when you are genuinely curious about uncovering recurring patterns and are motivated to try out new strategies to break them.

Life can be tough. Trauma, relationships, and brain chemistry may contribute to uncontrollable emotions and the inability to cope with people and situations. It is not easy, and there are no quick fixes, but healing is possible. Everyone is different, and thus therapy should be tailored accordingly to individual needs. Our work will be collaborative to make sure you are getting the support that aligns with your personality, experiences, and goals. My approach emphasizes realistic approaches to meet you where you are.

Our trauma can leave us with feelings of shame, resentment, and guilt. When we don't take the time for our own recovery and healing, we can find ourselves becoming stressed and overwhelmed. We become unrecognizable to ourselves and disconnected from our own needs. Our physical health is impacted. We experience spiraling thoughts and an inability to relax. Our anger and sadness are easily triggered. We sabotage our important relationships. We lack trust and fear intimacy. We find ourselves feeling undeserving of the goodness life has to offer.

As a Black, queer, non-binary, and neurodivergent therapist, I offer a unique perspective on navigating trauma, identity and relationships in a world that often feels rigid and binary. I specialize in helping people form a healthier relationship with their emotions, whether this looks like avoiding emotions or being overwhelmed by emotions. I especially enjoy working with BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ individuals who have had difficult upbringings or have experienced trauma. I also offer Conjoint Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD, an evidence-based couples therapy for relationships impacted by trauma experienced by one or both partners.

***Now Accepting New Clients*** I hold a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Notre Dame and am under the supervision of Dr. Natasha Holmes.

Are you looking for a culturally intuned therapist? As a black, female, therapist, my focus is on working with communities of color, understanding the unique challenges and traumas they often face. I am dedication to creating a safe and affirming space allows individuals to heal, grow, and reclaim their strength. I strive to create a space where you feel heard and understood, empowering you to explore your feelings and find effective strategies for managing stress. If you're looking for a compassionate partner in your journey toward healing and personal growth, reach out today to begin your path towards and empowered future!

In life we are often faced with a variety of unexpected obstacles that can feel overwhelming and sometimes even impossible to navigate. My approach is to partner with you to understand your unique experience and how it formed your story, without judgement. My goal as a clinician is to help you determine how to best move through your current challenge by identifying and exploring possible strategies. I am a licensed clinical social worker and have been working as a clinician for 10 years. I specialize in grief, loss, depression and trauma.

As a first-generation, trauma-informed clinician I am dedicated to breaking generational cycles. Using a multicultural framework, I believe that everyone has the capacity to heal, so long as they choose. Through authenticity, honesty, and transparency, I aim to cultivate a safe, brave, and non-judgmental environment where all my clients believe that they are valued, respected, and heard. As a Cape Verdean women, I am committed especially to supporting Black and Brown individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem/confidence issues, and supporting those struggling with the everyday.

I have been operating a general clinical practice serving adults, adolescents, children, families, and couples for over 20 years. My professional orientation is client-centered and problem solving/solution focused – integrating cognitive and family systems approaches. My services offered include brief treatment, intermittent treatment, longer term treatment, individual, couples, and family therapy. Referral problems typically include mood disorders, relationship problems, parenting problems, family adjustment problems, trauma and abuse issues, anxiety disorders, loss and bereavement issues, marital issues and post-divorce adjustment, and adolescent behavior problems.

Now Accepting New Clients! I am Clinical Assessments & Doctoral Programs Manager & Psychotherapist for And Still We Rise. I hold a masters and doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology at University of Missouri-Columbia. I provide individual and couples psychotherapy for a range of presenting concerns including trauma, anxiety, depression, identify development, grief and loss. I am passionate supporting BIPOC folx facing career issues in corporate spaces.

No Stones Thrown Counseling Services Inc., was formed in 2022 to address the needs of BIPOC families living in the City of Boston to help decrease the stigmas associated with therapy. We are interested in supporting clients with processing complex trauma, mental issues, and healing in non traditional environments that promote healing and recovery. Clients will have the opportunity to choose their in office experience, telehealth, or in-home therapy.

Hello there! My name is Morgan. I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker for the state of Massachusetts. I am a trauma informed therapist. I specialize in helping clients managing symptoms of trauma/C-PTSD/ PTSD. I have prior work experience providing therapy for clients with medical trauma, chronic pain and health conditions as well as terminal illness and signifiant/traumatic grief and loss. I also have expertise in attachment disorders/styles. I work with many individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, issues with abandonment, chronic stress, and major life transitions.

Hello! I am a licensed addictions therapist with a background in social work, and I work with individuals motivated to maintain their recovery journey and learn more about themselves along the way. I have a diverse background due to my experiences across the gambit of settings from inpatient detox and residential centers, community based programming, state prisons, and outpatient clinics. As such, I work with adults to process trauma and daily stressors that may be impacting their ability to become the version of themselves they wish to achieve.

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker receiving my Graduate Degree from Boston University. I use a strength-based, person-centered approach to aid people in guiding themselves towards healing, personal growth and to their own potential. My experience has been with children, families and young adults in homes, communities and schools throughout Boston and the South Shore, along with young men across Massachusetts involved in the juvenile justice system.

Hi there, welcome! Thank you for being strong and courageous. My name is Emmanuel Martinez and welcome to Mercy Counseling Services! I am a licensed mental health counselor. Life is difficult, especially these days. We are living in unprecedented times and our mental health is a priority. We live in a space where day to day, hour to hour things are changing. We all want to be stable and happy, yet persevering and pushing through can be hard. For times like these, we need support, encouragement and someone to talk to.