Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Newton, MA
I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of mood, depression, anxiety, stress, and adjustment issues in children, adolescents, and young adults. I am trained in a variety of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). In my practice, I deliver these interventions within the context of a supportive, validating, and collaborative therapeutic relationship, individualized to each client’s needs, preferences, and treatment goals.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of mood, depression, anxiety, stress, and adjustment issues in children, adolescents, and young adults. I am trained in a variety of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). In my practice, I deliver these interventions within the context of a supportive, validating, and collaborative therapeutic relationship, individualized to each client’s needs, preferences, and treatment goals.
As an expert providing evidence-based treatments Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), I help people move towards a life where anxiety and emotional pain no longer handcuffs you and prevents you from having relationships, experiences, and emotional well-being.
Anxiety and emotional anguish are creeping into more and more areas of your life, and even worse you blame yourself for not being able to "just get better already." Maybe you avoid people that are important to you, activities you used to enjoy, and experiences you want to have. Tricks you previously used to white knuckle through the day aren’t working anymore, and even when they do they leave you exhausted, isolated and lonely. You find yourself ruminating on past failures or painful traumas, or preoccupied with fear of the future. It feels like there is no hope, because you've been trying so hard and for so long.
As an expert providing evidence-based treatments Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), I help people move towards a life where anxiety and emotional pain no longer handcuffs you and prevents you from having relationships, experiences, and emotional well-being.
Anxiety and emotional anguish are creeping into more and more areas of your life, and even worse you blame yourself for not being able to "just get better already." Maybe you avoid people that are important to you, activities you used to enjoy, and experiences you want to have. Tricks you previously used to white knuckle through the day aren’t working anymore, and even when they do they leave you exhausted, isolated and lonely. You find yourself ruminating on past failures or painful traumas, or preoccupied with fear of the future. It feels like there is no hope, because you've been trying so hard and for so long.
I focus on how Eating Disorder behaviors and other behaviors served a function in their lives, and provide validation through a combination of CBT, ACT, DBT, IFS, and narrative approaches.
As a therapist, my goal is to help clients navigate struggles in their lives and provide a space of safety and compassion as they work to overcome challenges. I believe therapy is a collaborative process and clients come to therapy with an inner wisdom. I intend to guide them to understand themselves and live more authentically. I work closely to individualize therapy so it fits the needs of the client. I have experience working with adolescents, young adults, and adults with a wide range of concerns, including eating disorders, trauma, relationships, and ADHD.
I focus on how Eating Disorder behaviors and other behaviors served a function in their lives, and provide validation through a combination of CBT, ACT, DBT, IFS, and narrative approaches.
As a therapist, my goal is to help clients navigate struggles in their lives and provide a space of safety and compassion as they work to overcome challenges. I believe therapy is a collaborative process and clients come to therapy with an inner wisdom. I intend to guide them to understand themselves and live more authentically. I work closely to individualize therapy so it fits the needs of the client. I have experience working with adolescents, young adults, and adults with a wide range of concerns, including eating disorders, trauma, relationships, and ADHD.
mindfulness, spirituality, to DBT and expressive arts therapies (music, art, sand tray, drama).
As a wounded healer, I have found my own way to sustained recovery and balance through a holistic approach. I understand the therapeutic tools that I use with clients on an intimate level, through both extensive self-application and careful application with others. I have a particular interest in working with people who hear voices, see visions, and have tactile sensations, and who want to make meaning of these experiences and learn to cope if they become distressing. My goal is to help you improve the relationship with your experience to achieve agency, empowerment, and to reduce distress and hopelessness. I work with adults only.
mindfulness, spirituality, to DBT and expressive arts therapies (music, art, sand tray, drama).
As a wounded healer, I have found my own way to sustained recovery and balance through a holistic approach. I understand the therapeutic tools that I use with clients on an intimate level, through both extensive self-application and careful application with others. I have a particular interest in working with people who hear voices, see visions, and have tactile sensations, and who want to make meaning of these experiences and learn to cope if they become distressing. My goal is to help you improve the relationship with your experience to achieve agency, empowerment, and to reduce distress and hopelessness. I work with adults only.
I am an LMHC whose aim is to create an empathetic and empowering therapeutic environment for each individual. I tailor treatment to the unique needs and strengths of each person by flexibly integrating techniques from a variety of clinical frameworks including psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral and dialectical behavioral therapy. Through the collaborative work conducted in treatment, I strive to enhance an individual’s insight into his/her struggles, cultivate resolutions that improve quality of life, bolster self-esteem, and establish skills to manage symptoms adaptively.
I am an LMHC whose aim is to create an empathetic and empowering therapeutic environment for each individual. I tailor treatment to the unique needs and strengths of each person by flexibly integrating techniques from a variety of clinical frameworks including psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral and dialectical behavioral therapy. Through the collaborative work conducted in treatment, I strive to enhance an individual’s insight into his/her struggles, cultivate resolutions that improve quality of life, bolster self-esteem, and establish skills to manage symptoms adaptively.
Dr. Alexandra L Vlahakes
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Newton, MA 02456 (Online Only)
Vlahakes employs evidence-based therapeutic methods, including dialectical behavior therapy ( DBT), relational, and psychodynamic principles.
Alexandra Vlahakes, PsyD, is a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of Massachusetts. Her specialties include helping adolescents and adults struggling with depression and anxiety, PTSD and trauma-related disorders, bipolar disorder, and people struggling with emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal issues. Dr. Vlahakes takes a particular interest in working with persons struggling with borderline personality, as well as consulting for dissociative disorders. Dr. Vlahakes also provides supervision for license-eligible practitioners as the Director of Clinical Training for Brighter Life Therapy, PLLC.
Vlahakes employs evidence-based therapeutic methods, including dialectical behavior therapy ( DBT), relational, and psychodynamic principles.
Alexandra Vlahakes, PsyD, is a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of Massachusetts. Her specialties include helping adolescents and adults struggling with depression and anxiety, PTSD and trauma-related disorders, bipolar disorder, and people struggling with emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal issues. Dr. Vlahakes takes a particular interest in working with persons struggling with borderline personality, as well as consulting for dissociative disorders. Dr. Vlahakes also provides supervision for license-eligible practitioners as the Director of Clinical Training for Brighter Life Therapy, PLLC.
Pearl C. Weggler
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newton, MA 02456 (Online Only)
Navigating your identities, relationships, emotions, and family dynamics can be challenging and overwhelming. I'm here to support you through these complexities, offering a safe and understanding space where you can explore who you are and what you need. As a queer and trans clinician, I bring both my lived and professional experience to our work and see myself as a guide who can help individuals gain clarity and insight into who they are and want to become. I will meet you where you are and focus on building a strong, supportive relationship with you, putting your needs and experiences at the center of our work together.
Navigating your identities, relationships, emotions, and family dynamics can be challenging and overwhelming. I'm here to support you through these complexities, offering a safe and understanding space where you can explore who you are and what you need. As a queer and trans clinician, I bring both my lived and professional experience to our work and see myself as a guide who can help individuals gain clarity and insight into who they are and want to become. I will meet you where you are and focus on building a strong, supportive relationship with you, putting your needs and experiences at the center of our work together.
As a dedicated and compassionate licensed mental health counselor, I am committed to meeting individuals and couples where they are on their journey to healing within a safe and supportive environment, as well as fostering a space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered to make positive changes. My approach to therapy is integrative; and with a strong foundation in evidence-based practices, including motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness practices, I strive to empower individuals to help themselves achieve positive changes in their lives.
As a dedicated and compassionate licensed mental health counselor, I am committed to meeting individuals and couples where they are on their journey to healing within a safe and supportive environment, as well as fostering a space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered to make positive changes. My approach to therapy is integrative; and with a strong foundation in evidence-based practices, including motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness practices, I strive to empower individuals to help themselves achieve positive changes in their lives.
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about my practice. By creating a space of curiosity and non-judgment, I seek to develop strong relationships with my patients and work along side them to navigate difficult times. My practice is collaborative and relational with a balance between skill-building that relies on a cognitive behavioral approach and strong attention to the therapeutic relationship. I offer a transparent approach in both brief and long-term therapy. PLEASE BE AWARE I DO NOT CURRENTLY HAVE OPEN AFTER SCHOOL, EVENING OR WEEKEND APPOINTMENT TIMES (November, 2018).
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about my practice. By creating a space of curiosity and non-judgment, I seek to develop strong relationships with my patients and work along side them to navigate difficult times. My practice is collaborative and relational with a balance between skill-building that relies on a cognitive behavioral approach and strong attention to the therapeutic relationship. I offer a transparent approach in both brief and long-term therapy. PLEASE BE AWARE I DO NOT CURRENTLY HAVE OPEN AFTER SCHOOL, EVENING OR WEEKEND APPOINTMENT TIMES (November, 2018).
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.
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.
My dual background in American and Chinese cultures allows me to understand clients from a nuanced cultural perspective. Moreover, my extensive experience in various professional industries enables me to empathize with individuals from diverse professional backgrounds. Additionally, I'm pursuing post-master education in psychodynamics, which enhances my ability to help clients explore deeper issues. I offer a supportive, empathetic, and culturally sensitive approach to help clients achieve their goals and enhance their overall well-being.
My dual background in American and Chinese cultures allows me to understand clients from a nuanced cultural perspective. Moreover, my extensive experience in various professional industries enables me to empathize with individuals from diverse professional backgrounds. Additionally, I'm pursuing post-master education in psychodynamics, which enhances my ability to help clients explore deeper issues. I offer a supportive, empathetic, and culturally sensitive approach to help clients achieve their goals and enhance their overall well-being.
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I am a psychologist with over 15 years of experience helping adults of all ages experiencing depression, anxiety, ADHD, academic and career stress, and relationship challenges associated with marriage and partnership, parenting, family, and friendships. I work collaboratively with clients to clarify specific treatment goals and apply research-supported strategies to achieve them. My therapeutic style integrates warm support and gentle challenge, compassion and humor, practicality and hope. I believe successful treatment both reduces distressing symptoms and enhances joy, connection, and sense of purpose in daily life.
I am a psychologist with over 15 years of experience helping adults of all ages experiencing depression, anxiety, ADHD, academic and career stress, and relationship challenges associated with marriage and partnership, parenting, family, and friendships. I work collaboratively with clients to clarify specific treatment goals and apply research-supported strategies to achieve them. My therapeutic style integrates warm support and gentle challenge, compassion and humor, practicality and hope. I believe successful treatment both reduces distressing symptoms and enhances joy, connection, and sense of purpose in daily life.
Jessica Weatherford - Catalyst Psychology
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newton, MA 02466
Living with anxiety can feel overwhelming and exhausting. You might experience persistent worry, fear, or unease that seems to overshadow every aspect of your life. It can feel like an unending cycle of racing thoughts, restlessness, and physical symptoms - a racing heart, tension, or difficulty sleeping. Seeking therapy can be a crucial step in finding relief and managing these emotions. I specialize in anxiety, insomnia, OCD, traumatic stress (PTSD), adult/teen ADHD and the related stress, irritability, depression and relationship problems that can interfere with happiness and success.
Living with anxiety can feel overwhelming and exhausting. You might experience persistent worry, fear, or unease that seems to overshadow every aspect of your life. It can feel like an unending cycle of racing thoughts, restlessness, and physical symptoms - a racing heart, tension, or difficulty sleeping. Seeking therapy can be a crucial step in finding relief and managing these emotions. I specialize in anxiety, insomnia, OCD, traumatic stress (PTSD), adult/teen ADHD and the related stress, irritability, depression and relationship problems that can interfere with happiness and success.
Freddie Palmer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newton, MA 02461
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.
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.
I have over 10 years of therapy experience helping clients with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, conflicts around cultural identity, life transitions, and academic and career struggles. I work pragmatically and collaboratively with clients while providing a warm, welcoming, culturally-sensitive, and interactive psychotherapy space. In a collaborative manner, we explore patterns of thinking, feeling, relating, and behavior that contribute to unfulfilling relationships and struggles at home, school, or work. We work together toward making emotional and behavioral shifts that lead to increased purpose and fulfillment.
I have over 10 years of therapy experience helping clients with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, conflicts around cultural identity, life transitions, and academic and career struggles. I work pragmatically and collaboratively with clients while providing a warm, welcoming, culturally-sensitive, and interactive psychotherapy space. In a collaborative manner, we explore patterns of thinking, feeling, relating, and behavior that contribute to unfulfilling relationships and struggles at home, school, or work. We work together toward making emotional and behavioral shifts that lead to increased purpose and fulfillment.
Northeast Health Services is an outpatient mental health care provider dedicated to serving Massachusetts and the local Newton area. At our Newton clinic we provide a broad array of services including psychotherapy, group therapy, child & adolescent therapy, child & adolescent psychiatry, adult psychiatry, medication management, and TMS therapy. TMS therapy, also known as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, is an effective, non-invasive, low-risk treatment that has shown success in treating major depressive disorder and other forms of treatment resistant depression.
Northeast Health Services is an outpatient mental health care provider dedicated to serving Massachusetts and the local Newton area. At our Newton clinic we provide a broad array of services including psychotherapy, group therapy, child & adolescent therapy, child & adolescent psychiatry, adult psychiatry, medication management, and TMS therapy. TMS therapy, also known as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, is an effective, non-invasive, low-risk treatment that has shown success in treating major depressive disorder and other forms of treatment resistant depression.
When life presents challenges that are too difficult to manage on one's own, it's helpful to collaborate with a psychotherapist to create change that is both tangible and meaningful. Over the course of more than 20 years of practice, I've had the privilege of working with individuals, groups, families and couples from a wide array of backgrounds. I embrace the importance and uniqueness of diverse cultural backgrounds that influence one's life. My approach is best described as: interactive, compassionate, humorous, nonjudgmental and respectful.
When life presents challenges that are too difficult to manage on one's own, it's helpful to collaborate with a psychotherapist to create change that is both tangible and meaningful. Over the course of more than 20 years of practice, I've had the privilege of working with individuals, groups, families and couples from a wide array of backgrounds. I embrace the importance and uniqueness of diverse cultural backgrounds that influence one's life. My approach is best described as: interactive, compassionate, humorous, nonjudgmental and respectful.
Monica Lee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Newton, MA 02464 (Online Only)
I am a therapist accepting clients for both virtual and in person sessions. I practice out of of Ellie Mental Health in Newton, Massachusetts. We arent your average therapy clinic. We’ve created a comfy, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. We strive to break down treatment barriers and provide you with customized counseling services that meet your therapy needs. Check us out at www.elliementalhealth.com/newton
I am a therapist accepting clients for both virtual and in person sessions. I practice out of of Ellie Mental Health in Newton, Massachusetts. We arent your average therapy clinic. We’ve created a comfy, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. We strive to break down treatment barriers and provide you with customized counseling services that meet your therapy needs. Check us out at www.elliementalhealth.com/newton
Taking new clients in MA and CT! I work primarily with adolescents and young adults ages 13-35, utilizing traditional talk therapy with the option for expressive therapies such as movement or art. Specific areas of focus include but are not limited to, anxiety, school stress, depression, self-esteem, relationship challenges, identity/career exploration and life transitions.
Taking new clients in MA and CT! I work primarily with adolescents and young adults ages 13-35, utilizing traditional talk therapy with the option for expressive therapies such as movement or art. Specific areas of focus include but are not limited to, anxiety, school stress, depression, self-esteem, relationship challenges, identity/career exploration and life transitions.
Using a person-centered and strengths-based model, I seek to create a supportive space for clients to explore their thoughts, emotions, and life experiences. I tailor my therapeutic approach to meet the unique needs of each individual. Helping clients uncover underlying patterns and unresolved conflicts that may contribute to their mental health challenges is at the heart of my practice. By gaining insight into these dynamics, clients can experience profound personal growth and make positive changes in their lives.
Using a person-centered and strengths-based model, I seek to create a supportive space for clients to explore their thoughts, emotions, and life experiences. I tailor my therapeutic approach to meet the unique needs of each individual. Helping clients uncover underlying patterns and unresolved conflicts that may contribute to their mental health challenges is at the heart of my practice. By gaining insight into these dynamics, clients can experience profound personal growth and make positive changes in their lives.
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