Therapists in Needham, MA
For over thirty years, I have been helping couples develop stronger and more intimate relationships. If it feels like walls have developed that are keeping you from being able to talk to your partner or to fully enjoy your relationship, then couples therapy can help. Together, we will come to understand what is getting in the way of connection and develop strategies and solutions for changing how you and your partner communicate. Conflicts in a relationship are natural yet they can create distance if not handled skillfully. Therapy will help you to learn ways of managing conflict that create closeness.
For over thirty years, I have been helping couples develop stronger and more intimate relationships. If it feels like walls have developed that are keeping you from being able to talk to your partner or to fully enjoy your relationship, then couples therapy can help. Together, we will come to understand what is getting in the way of connection and develop strategies and solutions for changing how you and your partner communicate. Conflicts in a relationship are natural yet they can create distance if not handled skillfully. Therapy will help you to learn ways of managing conflict that create closeness.
Jennifer F Wiech-Delaney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Needham, MA 02492
Not accepting new clients
Practice is full - will begin accepting new clients in August, 2024. This 6-8 session approach to couple therapy will incorporate techniques from Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy, Relational Life Therapy, and the Gottman Method to help clients quickly assess and make changes to enhance the quality of their relationships and navigate new challenges that emerge at various life stages. Brief parent counseling can help clients consider how to utilize and adapt their parenting style to fit the unique, developmental needs of their child(ren), particularly those facing social emotional difficulties.
Practice is full - will begin accepting new clients in August, 2024. This 6-8 session approach to couple therapy will incorporate techniques from Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy, Relational Life Therapy, and the Gottman Method to help clients quickly assess and make changes to enhance the quality of their relationships and navigate new challenges that emerge at various life stages. Brief parent counseling can help clients consider how to utilize and adapt their parenting style to fit the unique, developmental needs of their child(ren), particularly those facing social emotional difficulties.
Being a parent can be enormously fulfilling, but can also be frustrating and overwhelming. As the mother of two children, I know firsthand that sometimes our kids can make it difficult to be the parent we always imagined we'd be. I work with parents to help them relate better to their unique child/teen, reduce challenging behavior, and build their child/teen's skills in frustration tolerance, flexibility, and problem-solving. I offer a radically different understanding of challenging kids and an effective, positive approach to parenting. Let me give you practical, concrete tools that will bring out the best in you and your child.
Being a parent can be enormously fulfilling, but can also be frustrating and overwhelming. As the mother of two children, I know firsthand that sometimes our kids can make it difficult to be the parent we always imagined we'd be. I work with parents to help them relate better to their unique child/teen, reduce challenging behavior, and build their child/teen's skills in frustration tolerance, flexibility, and problem-solving. I offer a radically different understanding of challenging kids and an effective, positive approach to parenting. Let me give you practical, concrete tools that will bring out the best in you and your child.
Welcome! I believe that the most successful therapy occurs when a strong clinical rapport is developed between therapist and client(s). To that end, I will work with you (or your teen) to create a warm, therapeutic environment where we can collaboratively determine your needs and goals, and then work together toward achieving those goals. My approach to therapy is eclectic, which means I pull from a number of different theoretical orientations. This allows me the flexibility to tailor the treatment according to your unique needs.
Welcome! I believe that the most successful therapy occurs when a strong clinical rapport is developed between therapist and client(s). To that end, I will work with you (or your teen) to create a warm, therapeutic environment where we can collaboratively determine your needs and goals, and then work together toward achieving those goals. My approach to therapy is eclectic, which means I pull from a number of different theoretical orientations. This allows me the flexibility to tailor the treatment according to your unique needs.
For over 25 years I have helped adults, couples, teens and children find ways to manage anxiety, depression and trauma in order to achieve an increased capacity for enjoyment in relationships and life. I strive to create a safe environment, where taking risks to connect with emotions leads to increased insight and motivation to change. I take an active approach to help clients achieve their goals and resolve their problems. When treating children, I work closely with parents, providing careful guidance about how to help their child develop and thrive.
For over 25 years I have helped adults, couples, teens and children find ways to manage anxiety, depression and trauma in order to achieve an increased capacity for enjoyment in relationships and life. I strive to create a safe environment, where taking risks to connect with emotions leads to increased insight and motivation to change. I take an active approach to help clients achieve their goals and resolve their problems. When treating children, I work closely with parents, providing careful guidance about how to help their child develop and thrive.
Most people experience challenging times in life, during which they need both empathy and expertise to develop the skills to cope with difficult emotions. My role, as a licensed clinical psychologist, is to provide understanding and support, to be an emotional resource, and to create a space to problem solve. If you or your child is feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or in need of self-focus, seeking support is a proactive and positive step.
Most people experience challenging times in life, during which they need both empathy and expertise to develop the skills to cope with difficult emotions. My role, as a licensed clinical psychologist, is to provide understanding and support, to be an emotional resource, and to create a space to problem solve. If you or your child is feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or in need of self-focus, seeking support is a proactive and positive step.
I specialize in working with clients who have ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD. I collaborate in developing goals of treatment and help clients identify, understand and address both current struggles and the childhood roots of these struggles. This approach is especially helpful to clients who had difficult, invalidating or traumatic childhoods. I help clients: to be compassionate with themselves, to honor yet process difficult emotions, and to change behaviors. I work best with clients: who want self understanding, who appreciate a thoughtful, safe space, and, who are willing to do the work to make these changes happen.
I specialize in working with clients who have ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD. I collaborate in developing goals of treatment and help clients identify, understand and address both current struggles and the childhood roots of these struggles. This approach is especially helpful to clients who had difficult, invalidating or traumatic childhoods. I help clients: to be compassionate with themselves, to honor yet process difficult emotions, and to change behaviors. I work best with clients: who want self understanding, who appreciate a thoughtful, safe space, and, who are willing to do the work to make these changes happen.
Debbie Schwartz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Needham, MA 02492 (Online Only)
Welcome to my practice! Are you looking for change? Whether you are seeking help with a major transition or ways to manage the problems of every day life, choosing the right therapist is a very important decision. I provide high quality, compassionate, and confidential care. Finding a therapist for the first time can be a challenging and sometimes intimidating process. I would be pleased to consult with you over the phone at no charge to see if my services are a good fit for what you are experiencing.
Welcome to my practice! Are you looking for change? Whether you are seeking help with a major transition or ways to manage the problems of every day life, choosing the right therapist is a very important decision. I provide high quality, compassionate, and confidential care. Finding a therapist for the first time can be a challenging and sometimes intimidating process. I would be pleased to consult with you over the phone at no charge to see if my services are a good fit for what you are experiencing.
I believe that parents and children both want what is best, although they differ in what that looks like. Both benefit from a new perspective on their actions and motivations so that they can achieve greater understanding and compromise. My particular strength is connecting with someone's experience and perspective. I believe that in moments of pain and suffering we all need to feel that we are not alone and that things can be different. My role as their therapist is to be a companion wherever they take me, while honoring the very real obligations that they answer to.
I believe that parents and children both want what is best, although they differ in what that looks like. Both benefit from a new perspective on their actions and motivations so that they can achieve greater understanding and compromise. My particular strength is connecting with someone's experience and perspective. I believe that in moments of pain and suffering we all need to feel that we are not alone and that things can be different. My role as their therapist is to be a companion wherever they take me, while honoring the very real obligations that they answer to.
Christine E. Kowalcky
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Needham, MA 02492 (Online Only)
Our lives consist of welcome routines and happy memories, turning points and challenges. Sometimes it is painfully difficult. Perhaps you have experienced the loss of a dream or a loved one, or been unable to move past a traumatic event. Maybe life feels like a daily rut, void of meaning or joy. Even in the company of people who care about us we can feel alone, sad or overwhelmed. The good news is we can find connection, experience change and move through pain and struggle to a place of greater freedom and happiness.
Our lives consist of welcome routines and happy memories, turning points and challenges. Sometimes it is painfully difficult. Perhaps you have experienced the loss of a dream or a loved one, or been unable to move past a traumatic event. Maybe life feels like a daily rut, void of meaning or joy. Even in the company of people who care about us we can feel alone, sad or overwhelmed. The good news is we can find connection, experience change and move through pain and struggle to a place of greater freedom and happiness.
Susan Ryerson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Not Verified Not Verified
Needham, MA 02492
Many young adults, college students, and adolescents struggle with challenges related to managing ADHD, anxiety and depression. I have extensive experience working with ADHD and help clients manage symptoms and challenges through education, a compassionate understanding and the development of individualized strategies to help with your particular challenges. I am a certified CBT therapist and find this evidence based therapy a cornerstone in treating anxiety and depression. Sometimes these challenges coexist with each other. We will work together to decide what your particular needs are and develop a plan that fits those needs.
Many young adults, college students, and adolescents struggle with challenges related to managing ADHD, anxiety and depression. I have extensive experience working with ADHD and help clients manage symptoms and challenges through education, a compassionate understanding and the development of individualized strategies to help with your particular challenges. I am a certified CBT therapist and find this evidence based therapy a cornerstone in treating anxiety and depression. Sometimes these challenges coexist with each other. We will work together to decide what your particular needs are and develop a plan that fits those needs.
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Psychotherapy is a process of increasing self-awareness, and using what we have discovered to make our lives richer. In order to implement change, the problem must be clearly defined. Human beings are inherently imperfect, understanding our vulnerabilities, our fears ,and our destructive tendencies frees these dynamics to effect change. Absent an awareness of our darker side, we make decisions that are not fully informed and choices that often come back to haunt us. Self-awareness allows us to better understand ourselves and the world. Knowledge is power.
Psychotherapy is a process of increasing self-awareness, and using what we have discovered to make our lives richer. In order to implement change, the problem must be clearly defined. Human beings are inherently imperfect, understanding our vulnerabilities, our fears ,and our destructive tendencies frees these dynamics to effect change. Absent an awareness of our darker side, we make decisions that are not fully informed and choices that often come back to haunt us. Self-awareness allows us to better understand ourselves and the world. Knowledge is power.
The road to finding peace of mind and a clear vision for one's life can be difficult to navigate. Acknowledging that you desire change is often the first step towards clarity. Many then find that they need further guidance, which is what has likely brought you here. I believe it is important for my clients to recognize and then use their strengths, past successes, supportive relationships (including the therapeutic one) and own hopes to obtain whatever goal they set forth. Moving forward I hope to build a strong and supportive therapeutic relationship which we can use toward a self-fulfilling and clear future.
The road to finding peace of mind and a clear vision for one's life can be difficult to navigate. Acknowledging that you desire change is often the first step towards clarity. Many then find that they need further guidance, which is what has likely brought you here. I believe it is important for my clients to recognize and then use their strengths, past successes, supportive relationships (including the therapeutic one) and own hopes to obtain whatever goal they set forth. Moving forward I hope to build a strong and supportive therapeutic relationship which we can use toward a self-fulfilling and clear future.
Peggy Kriss
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Needham, MA 02492 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I'd like you to know that you can feel better, whether you're troubled by difficult feelings, thoughts, behaviors or situations. I work in a highly collaborative way, using empathy, education, humor, patience and lots of practice to help you reach your mental health and wellness goals. I'll introduce you to CBT, mindfulness, and acceptance based skills to build your resilience, confidence, and ability to manage uncomfortable thoughts and feelings, and to promote healthy relationships. I work with adults from college age and on. .
I'd like you to know that you can feel better, whether you're troubled by difficult feelings, thoughts, behaviors or situations. I work in a highly collaborative way, using empathy, education, humor, patience and lots of practice to help you reach your mental health and wellness goals. I'll introduce you to CBT, mindfulness, and acceptance based skills to build your resilience, confidence, and ability to manage uncomfortable thoughts and feelings, and to promote healthy relationships. I work with adults from college age and on. .
I believe in and support the mental health of women throughout the life cycle including issues of transition, role adjustment, pregnancy, parenting, relationships, loss, menopause, and work and family conflicts. I have over 25 years of clinical experience with clients with a wide spectrum of presenting problems including anxiety and depression.
I believe in and support the mental health of women throughout the life cycle including issues of transition, role adjustment, pregnancy, parenting, relationships, loss, menopause, and work and family conflicts. I have over 25 years of clinical experience with clients with a wide spectrum of presenting problems including anxiety and depression.
Kathleen MacNaughton
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Needham, MA 02492
Not accepting new clients
Ready to find peace with specific problems you face or make changes that will alter how you feel about yourself, your life and your relationships? Therapy involves a large commitment of time, money and energy, so finding a therapist you match well with is essential. My approach is very interactive, supportive and engaged. My first goal is to help you shed light on issues you may be struggling with. Next, we actively work to make expedient changes that will qualitatively change the way you feel on a daily basis with yourself and in your relationships.
Ready to find peace with specific problems you face or make changes that will alter how you feel about yourself, your life and your relationships? Therapy involves a large commitment of time, money and energy, so finding a therapist you match well with is essential. My approach is very interactive, supportive and engaged. My first goal is to help you shed light on issues you may be struggling with. Next, we actively work to make expedient changes that will qualitatively change the way you feel on a daily basis with yourself and in your relationships.
I am currently accepting new supervisees. I offer supervision/consultation for mental health professionals pursuing licensure in MA and licensed early career professionals. I believe therapy works best when a client and therapist are able to develop a genuine connection. Change happens in the context of trusting relationships. I strive to provide a warm, empathic and supportive environment that fosters clients' ability to explore their inner experiences and make positive changes in their lives. It is a privilege to hear clients' unique stories and work with people to create the change they want to see in their lives.
I am currently accepting new supervisees. I offer supervision/consultation for mental health professionals pursuing licensure in MA and licensed early career professionals. I believe therapy works best when a client and therapist are able to develop a genuine connection. Change happens in the context of trusting relationships. I strive to provide a warm, empathic and supportive environment that fosters clients' ability to explore their inner experiences and make positive changes in their lives. It is a privilege to hear clients' unique stories and work with people to create the change they want to see in their lives.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW). I earned my Masters Degree from Boston University School of Social Work in 2000. I have over 21 years of experience working with adults and have practiced in college counseling centers, health centers, and outpatient settings. My approach is flexible and strength-based. I adapt my clinical approach to each client based on their needs to help them make healthy changes in their lives. I offer brief and long-term treatment for a variety of issues including depression, grief and loss, anxiety, trauma, stress management, women's issues, and substance abuse.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW). I earned my Masters Degree from Boston University School of Social Work in 2000. I have over 21 years of experience working with adults and have practiced in college counseling centers, health centers, and outpatient settings. My approach is flexible and strength-based. I adapt my clinical approach to each client based on their needs to help them make healthy changes in their lives. I offer brief and long-term treatment for a variety of issues including depression, grief and loss, anxiety, trauma, stress management, women's issues, and substance abuse.
Anxiety can be debilitating for many of us. It makes us uncomfortable and avoid things, and we end up not participating in life the way we want to. My approach is to teach you the necessary skills, so that anxiety does not drive your life. I use the most current evidence-based treatments for anxiety. The CBT skills you will learn in treatment with me are well researched and have been shown to help people with anxiety improve their lives. I have focused on treating anxiety using CBT techniques throughout my education, training, and career.
Anxiety can be debilitating for many of us. It makes us uncomfortable and avoid things, and we end up not participating in life the way we want to. My approach is to teach you the necessary skills, so that anxiety does not drive your life. I use the most current evidence-based treatments for anxiety. The CBT skills you will learn in treatment with me are well researched and have been shown to help people with anxiety improve their lives. I have focused on treating anxiety using CBT techniques throughout my education, training, and career.
I individually tailor interventions and work collaboratively to help navigate through life's ups and downs. Treatment incorporates empirically based approaches with humor, homework, music, and other techniques. My caseload includes individuals presenting with depression, anxiety, sexual dysfunction, eating disorders, self-injury, body image difficulties, and/or other coping challenges. I treat men and women, teens and adults. I am also a Certified Yoga Teacher with specialized yoga training to treat eating disorders, sexual dysfunction, depression, trauma, and anxiety. I am a Licensed Body Positive facilitator as well.
I individually tailor interventions and work collaboratively to help navigate through life's ups and downs. Treatment incorporates empirically based approaches with humor, homework, music, and other techniques. My caseload includes individuals presenting with depression, anxiety, sexual dysfunction, eating disorders, self-injury, body image difficulties, and/or other coping challenges. I treat men and women, teens and adults. I am also a Certified Yoga Teacher with specialized yoga training to treat eating disorders, sexual dysfunction, depression, trauma, and anxiety. I am a Licensed Body Positive facilitator as well.
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Number of Therapists in Needham, MA
200+
Average cost per session
$195
Therapists in Needham, MA who prioritize treating:
| 92% | Anxiety |
| 82% | Depression |
| 76% | Relationship Issues |
| 73% | Self Esteem |
| 66% | Coping Skills |
| 61% | Stress |
| 56% | Peer Relationships |
Average years in practice
15 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 84% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 42% | Harvard Pilgrim |
| 38% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Needham, MA see their clients
| 64% | In Person and Online | |
| 36% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 82% | Female | |
| 17% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |