Therapists in Natick, MA

Welcome! I'm Fernanda Alves a bilingual Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a mission rooted in compassion and a commitment to your well-being. With licenses in both Florida and Massachusetts, I bring over ten yearsof experience in various settings, including outpatient, school, and private practice. My passion lies in helping individuals of all ages - children, adolescents, and adults - overcome mental health challenges. Having navigated my own journey with anxiety and ADHD, I understand the complexities of suffering and the limitations of talk therapy alone.

Have you found yourself feeling like you just can't find your place, voice, or make space for yourself despite working hard? Have comments and micro aggressions left you feeling like you are at a loss for your next steps? Building a space where your unique identity is centered and prioritized is where our work begins. Dr. Floyd's work is primarily with people who want to reduce their depression or anxiety, improve relationships with family or peers, process racial and sexual trauma, and find more authentic ways to express their identity.

Have you been conditioned to be quiet, to second-guess yourself, to feel hopeless, disempowered, or powerless? If you identify as a female, you've landed on the right profile for beginning your journey towards empowerment, healing, growth, and unveiling your true authentic self. Whether you are trying to conceive, endured a pregnancy loss, stillbirth or termination, have one or ten children, are a step-mother, going through fertility treatments, are a single mother, adopting, or not driving down this road at all and do not relate to childbearing, I would be honored to work with you. Empowering women is a hallmark in my practice.

I have a specialized private practice serving for couples in any stage of of relationship. My style is interactive and engaged, partnering with you to understand your strengths and resilience. We will work together to discover the changes you want to make, improve your communication and resolve the conflicts that will lead you to have the life and relationships you want. I have a specialization in couples therapy, especially, (but not limited to): working with affairs, changes in family structure or dynamics, improving communication, rediscovery of your love and even making a "good" divorce if that is what you have chosen.

I believe that therapy is a journey that takes place in a safe and collaborative space between therapist and client. Within that space, I use a warm, supportive, curious and empathic approach to guide our work as we look at current and past stressors that may be causing you to feel "stuck" in various aspects of your life. Together, we can work to identify your inner strengths and resources that will aid you in managing current stressors, work through past events, and move towards health and healing. Specializations include: PTSD/Complex PTSD, Anxiety/Stress, Dissociation, Sexual Assault/Abuse, and relationship/adjustment challenges.

My practice focuses on people with special needs with a particular specialty in serving people on the Autism Spectrum. I am unique for being someone who has studied the subject at Boston University (Doctorate in Education and Master's in Social Work), having experience working with such clients for 12 years, and having raised a son with autism (many years as a single parent).

Hello and welcome! Do you feel stuck - maybe in a difficult relationship with someone important or in a complicated relationship with yourself? Does it seem as if you will never become unstuck? Are anxiety, depression, self-defeating behavior or relationship issues standing between you and your happiness or personal goals? My aim is to help you begin healing as quickly as possible, even when the issues are long-standing. Together, we will explore the present and seek out transformational processes, rather than focus on the past or simply relive old wounds as a more traditional approach might.

I believe in a holistic approach to mental health that integrates the mind and body to foster healing, growth, and resilience. I have extensive experience working with children and adults. My practice is rooted in evidence-based techniques and tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual. I specialize in treating OCD and anxiety-related disorders using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), a highly effective form of therapy that empowers clients to confront their fears and break free from the cycle of anxiety. I also integrate mindfulness, somatic, and self-care strategies to support client's holistic well-being.

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.

Inevitably, life presents challenges and difficulties which can take many different forms. Sometimes people seek out therapy for very specific reasons: perhaps a major life transition has become overwhelming, or certain patterns within a relationship are starting to take a toll. Pressures in a particular setting, whether at school, at work, or at home, may be feeling too difficult to navigate alone. Other times, people come to therapy with less certain goals, maybe feeling unsure or confused about where their life is headed, maybe simply wanting something more. It’s not always easy to answer the question, “What brings you here?”

Women face unique challenges throughout their lifetimes. Counseling and coaching are supportive tools that help us navigate ups and downs, meet personal goals, and understand ourselves more profoundly and meaningfully. Even when our outer worlds are seemingly at peace, many women struggle with past pain and trauma, unhealthy relationship patterns, prioritizing actual self-care, meaningful friendships, and health and wellness goals.

My approach to psychotherapy is based on attachment theory which states that our first important relationships (namely, with our parents) influence how we relate to those closest to us now. As infants, we learn to do whatever is necessary, including distorting our thoughts and feelings, in order to maintain that connection. This early experience even affects brain development setting the stage for depression, anxiety and dysregulation. Fortunately, current relationships (including with a therapist) can provide a corrective experience. That is the beauty of psychotherapy - by understanding how our past affects our present we are better able to negotiate our future.

Whatever issues you or your family members are facing, an outside perspective and guide can make all the difference in moving forward. I have been providing therapy to adolescents, adults, couples and families for more than 20 years, specializing in helping adolescents with crisis prevention, crisis management, and recovery — no issue is too big or too insignificant.

Hi and welcome! I’m so glad you’re seeking support. I help clients navigate the stressors of life, including life transitions, anxiety, relational issues, trauma, and grief. I also have extensive experience working with perinatal mental health concerns, and am particularly passionate about supporting those experiencing infertility, pregnancy loss or termination, or birth trauma. Most importantly, I deeply value developing a therapeutic relationship that results in you feeling seen and understood, and that helps you achieve greater emotional health.

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.

Keavy Smith is a Psychotherapist. Life Coach, Mediator and certified EMDR therapist. I offer a confidential, safe, solution-centered approach to treatment. Drawing from my experience in a wide range of modalities including motivational interviewing, together we will customize a treatment plan unique to you.

I am here to serve as a guide to help you develop the internal resources to confidently build a life of your design. This doesn’t mean getting rid of your unhealed parts but showing them compassion as we move through difficult emotions and memories together. I want to explore what healing looks and feels like to you in this phase of life. Are there changes you want to make or would you just like to confront difficult aspects of your experience in a safe environment? I firmly believe that healing differs for us all. Therefore, each client is a unique individual deserving of therapy tailored to their specific personality and needs.

My clients are typically teens (15+), adults or seniors (65+) struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD, and life transitions. I am trained in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)- the gold standard treatment for OCD. In addition, I have experience and a special interest in working with individuals or their loved ones as they navigate significant illness, grief/loss or other issues stemming from receiving complex medical care. I believe that as the patient, you are in the drivers’ seat, and I am helping you read the map. There are multiple routes we can take, and together we will find the best one for you.

Psychotherapy often leads to a stronger, healthier and more fulfilling perspective on life's challenges.