Attachment-based Therapists in Newton, MA

Separation and divorce often present families with significant challenges. I provide specialized therapeutic services which can help children and parents to navigate these transitions.

My practice is focused on helping clients identify and solve issues around anxiety, stress, insecurities and anger. I help clients achieve better relationships, improved work performance/leadership, more ideal work/life balance and with navigating career and life transitions. Whether you're struggling in your personal or professional life, or want a more fulfilling integration of the two, I can help you better understand what stands between you and the life you aspire to live. Together, we will identify new ways of approaching problems and develop skills that lead to greater happiness, connection and success as you define it.

Everyone needs support at times of transition and stress. These situations may be varied, from relationship difficulties, to illness, to the death of someone important. Or you might be in a place of wanting to have a deeper, more connected understanding of yourself. Whatever brings you to therapy, I am here to gently support you while also playing an engaged role in our time together.

I am pleased to meet you! As a clinician, I believe in working in the strengths based and person centered model. This is your valuable time, and I hope to help guide you through this journey. I have experience with diverse cultural and social backgrounds with depression, anxiety, difficulties with life transitions and trauma.  I aim to help you with your goals to better improve your quality of life. I received my Masters in Social work at Wheelock College. Also, I currently am a Director of Social Services for a nursing facility providing case management, medical social work, and advocating rights for the elderly population.

For the past 15 years I have worked with children, adolescents and adults with ASD, depression, anxiety and trauma. These individuals are often impacted by emotional dysregulation, which limits their potential and reduces their ability to participate and succeed in specific environments. My clients often internalize their perceived deficits and have identified themselves as being “less than” or “not good enough”. My work focuses on supporting abilities, recognizing strengths, honoring differences and valuing uniqueness while providing opportunities to observe their patterns of behavior that inhibit them from taking action.

Hello! Hola ! Therapy in English and Spanish.Life brings up various experiences which bring a whole range of emotions and behaviors. Sometimes we feel overwhelmed and lost. We doubt ourselves, feel anxious, depressed, sleepless, stressed etc, which impact our relationships and daily routine. At this point, looking for support seems the best way to find answers. La vida trae experiencias y vivencias emocionales. Algunas veces nos sentimos perdidos y con dudas. Experimentamos ansiedad, tristeza, insomnia, etc, que afectan nuestra relaciones y diario vivir. En este momento, buscar soporte parece la mejor opción para encontrar solución.

From self criticism to self compassion. An open calm curious genuine exploration No shaming, no judgment only a question: What happened? What curve balls did life sent your way? My approach is holistic integrative and relational. If it works for you I will introduce you to a tool box of resources: somatic, energetic, EMDR, Flash etc as together we make sense of where you are now, what you are feeling, how to help you shift to a place of renewed empowerment and control, to be who you want to be and feel how you want to feel? A system/soul update to a renewed place of joy peace and harmony.

Central to my therapeutic approach is a belief in the restorative capacity of a safe and consistent relationship; it is from this foundation that we will explore the nature of your current struggles. Together we will gain insight into the difficult dynamics you experience and uncover ways to both reduce the barriers in your relationships and cultivate a healthier sense of self.

One of the core reasons people come to counseling is that they feel a lack of connection. Sometimes that connection is to others in their life; loved ones, partners, friends, or co-workers. Just as often that lack of connection is to themselves; fear, trauma, sexuality or shame. Fostering those connections with transparency, brevity and compassion is something I love to do. Helping people find understanding and to build coping skills that aren’t just instant gratification which drown out the real issues we’ve got (can feel good though). Skills and insight that’s more meaningful and effective than avoidance, or memes on Instagram.

Would you like things to work better in your life, to feel happier and more in control? Some difficulties stem from situational and environmental factors, others are rooted in developmental issues, personality traits, mood disorders or psychosis. Life can be challenging for children and adults of all ages. Learn to identify your personal life values, thoughts and feelings. Focus on current functioning and develop improved mind-body relaxation, error-free thinking and emotion management, reflection and communication. Explore early attachments and present family and relationship dynamics. Address developmental and learning related concerns. I support medication when appropriate and welcomed by you.

As a former teacher turned therapist, I have developed a strong counseling tool box. I specialize in supporting adolescents/teens and adults find ways to cope with trauma and loss, manage anxiety and depression, develop problem solving strategies and social skills, overcome substance abuse and low self-esteem, and manage family conflict. I am also able to help the individuals I work with to develop executive functioning and advocacy skills at school, home, and in the community. I utilize humor, unconditional positive regard, and curiosity to create a safe and productive space for you to grow.

You thought motherhood was supposed to be the happiest time of your life, but you're constantly struggling with anxious and intrusive thoughts. What if something happens to my baby? What if something happens to me? Why do I feel this way? Why am I scared to leave my baby with other people who I trust? If this sounds at all like you, I'm here to help.

Whether it be social or emotional struggles, challenging behaviors, trouble relating to others in positive ways, or working through fears, depression, stress, trauma, or a family crisis, I meet every child and their family where they are at. I use a strength-based approach and interactive, hands-on, and creative interventions, including play and expressive arts, in addition to talk that allow kids to communicate freely, naturally, and in ways that build confidence and a sense of mastery over their struggles.

Seeking mental health care can be difficult and daunting for some individuals, as well as finding the right therapist. My initial goal when meeting with new clients is to create a comfortable environment to get to know you better. My focus throughout therapy is to facilitate positive change, identify patterns that get in your way, and help you build a life worth living. Part of that process invites you to acknowledge your inner strengths and autonomy, while challenging yourself in new ways, even if it's hard. I truly love this work and feel extremely fortunate to be able to do it.

I have been working therapeutically with adolescents, adults and couples for the past 14 years. I provide a therapeutic space where clients' feel safe, experiencing me as someone of whom can be trusted with their deeper thoughts. A client's feelings and goals are of the utmost importance to me. My wish is that that from the moment you meet me, you experience my highly analytical approach, coupled with genuine care and warmth.

Feeling burdened? People come to therapy when they feel stuck, suffering, or passing through a life transition that shocks or baffles them. People come for help to learn to accept themselves or make changes in their lives. But, old habits get in the way of attaining goals, connecting with people, and enjoying the richness of life. There is therapeutic magic in understanding and expressing the internal parts of ourselves that feel in conflict. Here, you learn ways to quiet the inner dialogue enough so that you can feel free to listen and take action to promote your own well-being.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor working with children and families. My experience as a School Counselor provides me with a unique insight into the social-emotional support children and their families can benefit from when children are understood, families are supported, and tools are provided for children and their support systems.

I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist in private practice, working with individuals, couples and families, primarily by way of Telehealth. My approach is integrative, partly relying on my training in insight-oriented therapy and partly on my interest in more alternative forms of healing.

I am a psychologist who began my career as a dancer and then became an expressive therapist, which grounds my treatment in both psyche and soma. I love working with couples around relationship issues and sexuality. My work is both psychodynamic and cognitive, drawing on the integration of logic, philosophy, and emotion. The most crucial component of successful treatment is a good sense of humor. I work to create a safe space for exploring any emotion or pattern, no matter complex.