Therapists in Newton, MA

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.

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.

Nikki works with children and adults of all backgrounds, specializing in LGBTQIA+, couples therapy and polyamory, parenting/co-parenting, children with special needs, immigrants and international students, and Asian mental health. She has experience with a wide range of issues including anxiety, communication, self-image, people pleasing, personal growth, embodiment, relational issues, boundary setting, neurodivergent and queer experiences, racial trauma, etc. Her therapeutic approach is creative and relational, and she provides language-specific care in both English and Mandarin Chinese.

From the very first session, I collaborate with clients and families to address their current challenges so that they can bring greater joy, peace, and acceptance into their lives. So often, our difficulties stem from unhealthy, long-standing patterns that weave through development and influence how we see ourselves, relationships, & the world around us. I help clients to deepen their understanding of their challenges and strengths in order to more effectively reach their goals.

As of January 2023, I have very limited availability. I have over 20 years of experience working with a variety of health issues. I focus on optimizing health and healthy decision making, collaborating with clients in a way that's meaningful and long-lasting. Together, we work toward managing medical stress and the emotional challenges that have become barriers to personal growth. Health is an evolving, personal state blending both body and mind. My goal is for my clients to discover how to move toward true health and embrace their potential.

I specialize in work with children, adolescents, and parents, as well as women and trans/non-binary individuals struggling with a variety of challenges—including anxiety, depression, trauma, and work-, school-, and relationship stress. I have experience with neurodivergent populations, LGBTQIA+, and various faith communities. I use a variety of treatment modalities, including CBT, DBT, psychodynamic psychotherapy, mindfulness, and play and art therapies. I provide treatment from a strengths-based and trauma-informed perspective and am focused on empowering my clients to meet their goals and live happier, more fulfilling lives.

In addition to my faculty and hospital-based roles, in my private practice I see children, teens, adults, couples, and families. I am licensed in Massachusetts, New York, and British Columbia. Harvard Medical School trained, I deliver evidence-based approaches and treat a range of psychiatric diagnoses using a bio-psycho-social model. I welcome all backgrounds and strive for culturally responsive and attuned care. My interventions also include mindfulness and focus on reducing distress and improving relationships, all delivered with warmth, humor, and science.

If you are ready to take the next step on your journey whether it's dealing with anxiety or depression, family issues,overcoming a loss, or making important decisions about your future, I will help guide you through your process. Together we will examine your concerns, your fears and your hopes and map out a plan to get you there. As a Psychologist I will work with you on many levels with compassion and respect. Also, if you have questions about your relationships with peers or family members, divorce, creative endeavors, children or elderly parents, I look forward to helping you.

My therapeutic approach is warm, collaborative and solution-focused. I incorporate mindfulness techniques to increase awareness of harmful thoughts and behaviors, and skill building exercises to increase emotion regulation, resilience, and psychological flexibility. I hold an advanced certificate in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) from Boston University and have extensive training in mindfulness-based therapies.

Feeling overwhelmed, life balance is off and or just not satisfied with yourself, a relationship or family member? Involve high conflict, trauma, chronic disorganization, behaviors, addiction, and or poor communication? I help couples adults and youth to reduce stress, be empowered and achieve. Feel centered, improve mindfulness calm and compassion, wellness habits and relationships. Be more productive, heal trauma. Ask too about low stress low cost approaches to Divorce and Family Mediation, Divorce Coaching, ADHD/ADD/Life Coaching, Parenting, Parent Alienation. Reunification, Parent Coordination, Narcissism and Trauma Bonding.

You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.” – Jon Kabat-Zinn Feeling anxious and burnt out? Having a hard time getting out of bed or managing daily responsibilities? Do you find yourself having the same fights over and over in relationships? Are you struggling to find hope and joy in your life? Are you wondering if you can truly heal from traumas? You don't have to continue feeling this way. My clients have been able to regain a sense of joy, peace, life balance, and hope through their work with me.

With a wealth of experience in psychotherapy and mind-body wellness, I have honed my skills in supporting the emotional well-being of children, teens, and young adults. As a board-certified pediatrician with over 20 years of experience in practice, I have transitioned my focus to specialize in behavioral health, integrating my medical expertise with a holistic approach to care. Drawing on years of experience treating children and young adults with anxiety, depression, learning differences, and ADHD combined with additional training in cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness, I am well equipped to address a spectrum of

There are many ways people get stuck in their daily lives. It may be transitioning from one phase of life to another, dealing with a trauma, working through issues related to Military or Police or Public Service, addressing identity, or one of the countless other reasons you are not where you want to be. Be it online, face-to-face or a blend of the two; let me help you get unstuck and on the road to where you are meant to be.

What stands between you and your Happiness? I welcome you as we develop trust and explore what is getting in the way of you experiencing a more satisfying life. I have been privileged to work with children, teens, & adults with a wide variety of family histories. Often our childhood experiences play a big part in how we develop as adults. Post COVID 19, some have a new set of fears and real issues regarding work, health, and relationships. I specialize in ADHD, Depression, Trauma, and Anxiety. There are many tools (Mindfulness, CBT, Compassionate Inquiry) that we explore to see which is most supportive for each individual.

CBT really works! Especially when you are working with a trained and experienced therapist. I hold advanced certification in Cognitive Behavior Therapy and use this approach exclusively. Together we will work to improve your insight, mood and motivation. You will learn what influences your mood and decision-making, and how ways of thinking and doing can lead to feeling stuck and hopeless. In addition to CBT, I can teach you powerful skills to improve distress tolerance and emotional regulation. These are skills you will learn to use now, and can rely on in the future.

Accepting new patients(virtual only) I help adolescents and young adults resolve the psychological problems that keep them from fully experiencing their lives. I work with people to help them navigate the difficulties of adolescence and young adulthood and employ an eclectic approach to treatment. Some methods include: supportive therapy, behavioral activation, cognitive behavioral therapy, and family interventions. I help with anxiety, mood problems, thought disorders, substance use disorder, relational/family and school problems.

I have worked with many individuals and families that struggle with depression, anxiety, interpersonal relationships, substance abuse, and abusive relationships. In addition, I have experience working with children that are struggling with adoption. I specialize in family-systems models, attachment oriented therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy. By utilizing an individualized insight-oriented approach, I can help both children and adults process emotions and achieve positive progress to reach their goals. I am a strong believer of the mind/body/spirit connection.

I offer home-based life coaching for teens, 20-somethings, athletes, adults, and their families in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and beyond. I work with clients at home in a positive, flexible, proactive way, emphasizing measurable, practical, and sustainable change. My approach is relaxed, non-hierarchical, and results-oriented. Although I also work with adults, I primarily help teens and 20-somethings, from kids who lack confidence and/are overly stressed or anxious to those with athletic/academic performance issues or who are really acting out, having issues with anger, substance abuse, school refusal and the like.

I've been a practicing LICSW, for 28 years specializing in Life Coaching, Biofeedback, Neurofeedback, Hypnosis, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for stress-related conditions, such as Migraines, Anxiety, Hypertension,Chronic pain, Weight loss, Insomnia and Tinnitus. Most people are unaware of ways in which our bodies react to thoughts and emotions.Your response to stress compromises your health and interferes with reaching personal goals.There is no need to suffer. I can help you to stop using ineffective coping skills and begin learning successful skills to achieve your full potential in all aspects of your life: Family, career, finances, relationships, and health.