Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Melrose, MA

Are you are feeling stuck in life, ruled by fear? Do you seek positive life change or deeper life experiences? If so, I may well be the therapist for you. I have an extensive history of working with anxiety disorders and traumatic stress. A musician at heart, I have a particular passion for helping patients connect again with their own creative core and for helping performers move through anxiety blocks. I see every person as a unique individual, and I believe in human potential. I would be honored to have the gift of knowing you.

*Accepting New Clients- The best way to reach me is through email to schedule a phone consult* I am committed to working collaboratively with you to create a safe space so that you can embrace your vulnerabilities, foster strengths and increase resilience. I specialize in a variety of mental health concerns including but not limited to anxiety, depression, OCD, self-development, relationship difficulties, divorce and unresolved caregiver relationships. Rather than solely focusing on a diagnosis, I believe that it is important to recognize the whole person, which includes all areas of your well-being.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at the New England Center for OCD and Anxiety and work with children, adolescents, and adults. I have experience helping people struggling with anxiety, OCD, and related disorders. My goal is to help individuals and families live in alignment with their values and utilize skills to overcome their fears! I value bringing compassion, authenticity, and fun to the therapy space. I firmly believe that progress is not linear, and enjoy helping individuals and families navigate their goals and build resilience.

Our program at New England Center for OCD and Anxiety (Boston and Los Angeles) offers specialized, affirmative, compassionate, and culturally responsive care for individuals and families struggling with treatment refractory OCD and related disorders. We offer Telehealth, in-home, community, and school-based services to support you where you need it most. We use a strengths-based, affirmative approach that includes ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), and ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis), to help every client build a rich and meaningful life they can love.

I am a mental health counselor at the New England Center for OCD and Anxiety. I work with children, teenagers, and young adults who are facing challenges related to OCD, anxiety, and other related disorders. I aim to support people in living their most fulfilled life by helping them identify their values and equipping them with the necessary skills to achieve their goals. If you or someone close to you is experiencing difficulties that interfere with daily routines and adversely affect parts of life such as education, work, relationships, family dynamics, or leisure activities, I am available to provide support.

My name is Meghan, and I am a social worker at the New England Center for OCD and Anxiety. I work with children, teenagers, and young adults who are looking for support with challenges related to OCD, anxiety, and related disorders.

I have a passion for working with school-aged children, teens, and young adults seeking relief from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders (including selective mutism), and body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs; hair-pulling and skin-picking). I am committed to providing individually tailored, evidence-based care that builds upon my clients' strengths. With empathy and compassion, I aim to create a safe, fun, and inclusive space for children and young adults to build a life they love.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist in Massachusetts specializing in working with individuals with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety, and related issues. I am committed to the delivery, optimization, and dissemination of evidence-based treatments, particularly Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). My approach to treatment itself involves exploring the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and working with my clients to implement strategies that are most useful in addressing those areas.

Individual and group therapy for emotional extremists: Do intense emotions interfere with your life? What would you be doing differently if your (emotions, thoughts, anxiety) were not causing problems for you? How can increased connections decrease isolation and depression? With 20+ years of experience, I help people stop blaming their moods and make specific steps to experience their life differently. I focus on helping you act according to your values and develop a collaborative, reality based, practical treatment agenda.

It takes strength and courage to reach out when you feel that you are struggling and begin the first steps towards healing. All humans have the capability to create change and find true, lasting peace within. As a therapist, I have the honor of joining you on your journey towards self-discovery and creating the life you have envisioned. Each client of mine has an individualistic life experience and I strongly believe in providing an individualistic path to healing. I help clients to set realistic goals for themselves, while reducing unhealthy and/or problematic patterns that prevent personal growth and goal achievement.

If you feel like you are struggling, even with just one aspect of your life, no matter how much or how little, and you feel like it would help to have someone to talk to, please do reach out. Whether it be challenges with relationships, work, family, or just feeling like you want to work on someone within yourself, there is always the opportunity to be and feel heard, to reflect, and to grow. We can work together to help you make that change, take that risk, or do the work you've been wanting to do but just aren't sure of the first steps.

As a social worker, I bring a strengths-based approach enveloped in a systems lens and I view my work with clients as a collaboration. I enjoy helping people work through a variety of transitions and challenges of life as well as to help facilitate a deeper connection within themselves and with others.

Hey, I'm Nate! I'm interested in helping adolescents and adults navigate all forms of anxiety, life transitions, interpersonal issues, life stress, and perfectionism. It's often that we get stuck in life, but I believe that through awareness, support, and focused action it is possible to move toward the life that you desire.

Hello there! Through a strength-based approach, I believe in empowering clients to process and understand their unique needs and wants. I work collaboratively with clients by creating an inclusive, warm, and welcoming environment for all. With a focus on anxiety, life transitions, existential unease, family conflict, and athletic stress, I offer help in improving self-esteem, gaining greater self-efficacy, and exploring interpersonal connections.

I work with individuals, couples, and families to assess and improve things that are interfering with your quality of life. My therapeutic approach incorporates mind and body wellness, focused on recognizing and reducing stressors while improving relationships, boundary-setting, and self-care. Therapy can occur seated in my Winchester Center office or walking on several nearby trails. I also conduct full psychological assessments for clients who are struggling with a suspected learning or attention disorder (or for those who need an updated assessment, for example, to receive accommodations). For more information about my practice, please visit my website.

I have openings on Mondays during the day, 130p on Thursdays, and mid morning Fridays. I am a practical therapist. I help people recognize patterns of behavior that are no longer working for them. I help people gain perspective on their situation. I offer immediate ideas and possible solutions to problems. My job is to understand where you are coming from and help you get where you're going. When I work with couples the goal is to create a positive and supportive way of being together. I love animals, am an avid gardener, and love to read and learn about people's unique experiences and cultures.

Guided by a vision of wellbeing, Sergei employs innovative methods that create a welcoming space, encouraging patients to embrace their true selves. Sergei earned his master’s degree with a certification in mental health and has a diverse professional background, including in-office, telehealth, hospital settings, and working with various age groups. His practice has served individuals ranging from youth to late adulthood. Sergei is dedicated to fostering a secure, proactive, and imaginative atmosphere in therapy, promoting patient autonomy and self-reliance.

It takes courage to seek support during difficult times. Feeling stuck by the challenges in our lives is a common difficulty we all face. While the path towards healing can feel overwhelming at first, I am committed to providing a safe and supportive environment where you can openly discuss your experiences, feel supported, and work towards realistic solutions. As a licensed clinical psychologist, my focus is on helping children, adults, and parents facing a range of emotional, behavioral, and relationship difficulties.

Many of the clients I work with are looking for a space to process symptoms related to anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and body image/eating concerns. I work to help my clients identify what may have happened in their past that has impacted the way they feel today, and to build skills to live a more fulfilling life now. I acknowledge that therapy is an incredibly vulnerable experience, and work at the pace my clients feel most comfortable at. It is not uncommon for laughter to find it's way into my sessions, and I am able to find a unique balance between warmth and challenging to best assist you.