Relationship Issues Therapists in Natick, MA

I have 40 years of clinical experience in Brazil and in the US assisting patients with all types of disorders as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, trauma, alcohol/substance abuse disorders, family conflicts and psychosomatic issues. From 2006 until 2010 I developed a program named "Men Against Violence" providing counseling and educative presentations to the community. The program was designed to prevent family conflicts, traumatic experiences for women/children and counseling man at risk of violence. I developed an expertise approaching men who tend to be very resistant in looking for treatment.

Congratulations on taking a step toward creating change in your life. I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor. I have extensive experience and offer support for people struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, difficult life transitions, family conflict, trauma, and addictions/substance abuse.

I work with adults on a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, life/career transitions, and relationship problems. My interactive, direct and collaborative style helps clients understand the cause of their issues and gives them practical tools to alleviate symptoms. While I tailor my therapeutic approach to each patient, I draw most heavily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which is a well-researched approach to effectively treat many presenting concerns.

I work compassionately with generally high-functioning adults who may be experiencing a range of potential symptoms that diminish their mental and/or physical health and well-being. These may include anxiety, perfectionism, and performance challenges; self-esteem and self-worth; overweight and disordered eating; managing chronic disease; grief and loss; depression; relationship challenges with friends, partners, and family members; and life and career transitions that may include finding meaning in life. I often work with people who simply find life is easier when they have a non-judgmental connection outside of their usual circles.

Are you exhausted from dealing with a narcissist or toxic relationship, whether it’s with a partner, ex, or family member? Have you tried everything to successfully interact with this person but still find yourself suffering, going in circles, and feeling utterly drained? You may even be questioning your own sanity, wondering if you’re the crazy one. To make matters worse, the toxic person may have manipulated others into believing they are the victim, and it’s unbearable to watch everyone else fall for their facade when you know the truth. You’re not alone and you’re not crazy. I have so been there and understand the struggle!

I strive to provide thoughtful, creative and effective solutions. My clients seek help with a range of issues, including relationship difficulties, stress and anxiety, family conflict and major life transitions. I offer individual and couples therapy, as well as parent guidance.

I have experience helping people of diverse backgrounds and identities in various stages of life, including adolescents, young adults, middle adults, and older adults, as they explore issues that arise through transitions, losses, daily stresses, and changing relationships as well as experiences of grief, trauma, family issues, identity exploration, divorce, infertility, depression, and anxiety. Different phases of life can bring new challenges or raise old concerns that we thought were behind us. I assist people in exploring their current worries in response to specific goals as well as the desire for deeper understanding.

Shari Gelfand is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LISW) who has 30 years of experience working with different age groups in various settings. Shari has helped individuals navigate challenging times in their lives, faced with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, substance abuse, and relationship problems. She completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Simmons College. Shari works collaboratively with clients using cognitive behavioral techniques, family system approaches, and reflective listening.

When beginning therapy, you may feel hopeful, anxious, or uncertain. My first priority as a therapist is to help you feel at ease. Therapy is a place where you should be able to be your authentic self without fear of judgement. My approach is casual, warm, and friendly. I have over 10 years experience working with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression and/or relationship issues. I am an inclusive and affirming therapist supporting all individuals and identities.

If your self-limiting thoughts and anxieties are disrupting your life or getting in the way of you enjoying your relationships or parenting, I can help. Drawing from a range of evidence based treatment modalities, including CBT, psychodynamic therapy and mindfulness, I offer a strengths-based perspective to the therapeutic relationship. We will work together to explore the patterns, habits and beliefs that get in the way and practice new ways of pushing past what holds you back. As a SPACE informed clinician, I particularly enjoy working with parents of children/teens managing anxiety related disorders.

Counseling gives you an opportunity to manifest the life you deserve. It can be difficult to see beyond the behaviors and patterns holding you back when you’re stuck in unproductive cycles. In therapy, you can begin the process of healing so that you can effectively open yourself up to the right kind of relationships that will meet your needs. Throughout counseling, I will gently challenge you to dig deeper into your history and past wounds so that you can begin to see where certain obstacles originated. By untangling some of these elements, you can clarify what you want and need out of life. I am here to help you through this.

No couples openings until September. If you in a relationship and are struggling or just wanting to build on the positive life you have built together, we will work to address the concerns in your relationship - improving communication, enhancing or restoring intimacy, increasing friendship, having more fun together, repairing past hurts and resolving conflicts more effectively. We will identify the relationship challenges you are facing, their underlying causes and the dreams you each have for your relationship. We can then together change the behaviors and thought patterns that are keeping you from being the couple you want to be.

The relationship we have with ourselves sets the bar for all our other relationships, and through our relationships with others, we can heal ourselves if we know how. Together, we’ll develop and use strategies that consider both your strengths and challenges so that you have a real chance of changing the patterns that are no longer serving you. My goal is to walk beside you, and as you point us in a direction, I’ll support you by shining a light on your path. It can feel too hard to take steps when you can’t see what’s ahead of you, but once you know the terrain, it’s much easier to move through- especially with a trained guide.

Welcome. It takes courage to start therapy. As you enter this process of exploring yourself, I can offer expert guidance to help you untangle the messiness of life and move forward with greater authenticity and fulfillment. My approach to therapy focuses on building a trusting and interactive relationship that offers a safe place to explore and uncover truths with clarity. I offer empathy, curiosity, humor and accountability to foster collaboration and hope. I deeply believe in one's resiliency and my goal is always to help my clients more clearly see their innate strengths as the building blocks for change.

Mothers face unique challenges throughout their lifetimes. Counseling and coaching are supportive tools that help us navigate life, heal, and understand ourselves more profoundly and meaningfully. Even when our outer worlds are seemingly at peace, many women struggle with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, unhealthy relationship patterns, prioritizing real self-care, identity, and health and wellness goals. My holistic approach addresses somatic, cognitive, relational, and emotional concerns while providing education as needed. I aim to help mothers of all ages, wherever they are, on their journey to optimal mental health.

I am accepting new clients as of 8/5/24! Do you feel empty or weighed down by life's challenges? You are not alone. I help young adults and adults deal with anxiety, depression, and substance use/addiction problems as well as relationship issues, low self-esteem, stress, life transitions, and career challenges.

Taking the first steps towards navigating life’s challenges can seem daunting. Fortunately, this is not a journey you have to take alone. My name is Bernice Fedestin Ruiz and I am a licensed clinician with a deep commitment to mental & emotional wellness. With over 15 years of dedicated service to children, youth and families as an educator then clinician, I’ve become a trusted professional in supporting individuals' journey towards improved mental health, navigating school-related issues, and contending with relationship challenges.

Do you find you get overwhelmed by your emotions? Weighed down by self critical thoughts? Feel inferior to others? Find yourself taking care of others while sacrificing your own needs? Get caught up in unhealthy patterns that are rooted from the past?

Ashti Mistry is an LICSW working in the field of perinatal health, anxiety, depression, navigating cultural identities, grief and loss. She enjoys working with individuals around a variety of life transitions or relationship issues. As a POC provider, she is uniquely situated to help those who identify as BIPOC.