Therapists in Newton, MA

Do you feel like you've tried everything to change your child's behavior? With all of the information out there, how do you know what to do? As a licensed psychologist and behavior analyst, my career has been dedicated to the well-being of children, adolescents, and families navigating behavioral concerns. With a foundation built on evidence-based practices and a child-centered approach, I am committed to fostering a warm and compassionate environment where we can address the unique challenges you are facing in your family. My specialties include challenging behavior, pediatric feeding disorders, sleep concerns, and parent training.

Hello! I provide in-person and virtual psychotherapy sessions for teens ages 14+, as well as adults. My clinical specialties include the treatment of eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and trauma. In my practice, I use tenets of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to provide support, challenge unhelpful thinking patterns, and facilitate behavioral change. I am passionate about using an emotionally-focused therapy approach to help people increase awareness of their emotions in order to better understand and face them rather than suppressing them.

I help girls learn to manage their mind (their way of thinking) so they can manage stress and anxious feelings; Understand their thoughts and emotions, then develop skills to make those thoughts and emotions productive; Decode friendships, relationships, and other tricky social situations at school and home; Build self-esteem with guided introspection; Address body image and lifestyle choices; And face whatever challenges life throws at them.

My ideal client is a person dedicated to making positive changes in her/his life. These adjustments may be as simple as a new hair style or as complex as brain surgery. I invite the client to tell me about himself, including hobbies and interests. What is he most proud of? What might he like to improve? What was the nicest thing anyone ever said about him? What really hurt? I encourage the client to comment on the paintings in the room and what they might have in common. They all have something to do with going somewhere. I tell them that my favorite professor at Boston College, William Meissner. S. J. said of therapy, "It's all

I am always curious about how we become who we are and as someone once told me, “A person who enters therapy is an experience that wants to happen not a problem to be solved.” My focus is to encourage people to stay curious and open to possibilities of learning more about themselves, creating a supportive safe environment that supports positive movement and change. I stress the importance seeing oneself fully, psychologically, physically and spiritually. All these are important ways of supporting one’s life. I see myself as warm, present, accessible and being of help to accomplish this.

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 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.

As a thirty plus year veteran in Clinical Social Work, I worked for many years at the premier Harvard teaching hospital for Psychiatry in Boston.. I am an eclectic therapist. My clinical work is based upon a psychodynamic foundation to which I have integrated Cognitive and/or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness and Relaxation Training, Family Systems Models and Coaching. In my initial assessment and subsequent work with each individual, I strive to listen as closely as possible to the feeling experience of the client and help each person develop an understanding and perspective of their life experience.

Peter Camden is a Licensed Individual and Family Therapist (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) in the state of Massachusetts and Rhodesia Island who has 10 years of experience partnering with adolescents and families seeking help with trauma, depression, anxiety, stress management, and relationship issues. Peter completed his Bachelors of Science in Business Administration from Fitchburg State University and received his Master of Social Work from Bridgewater State University.

I am passionate about fostering personal growth and development by helping others overcome challenges in different phases of their lives. I believe that every person can improve their mental health. As a result, I have dedicated my career to assisting people in revealing their capabilities, assessing their strengths, and building new skills to overcome their mental health challenges. I am licensed and clinically trained bilingual psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience in Brazil and the United States. I work across various settings, including crisis intervention, pediatric primary care clinics, and structured outpatient.

I help adolescents, college students, adults and couples who are stuck in unsatisfying patterns of thinking and behavior create lasting change to grow and fulfill their full potential. I am a licensed clinical social worker, a psychoanalyst, a faculty member of the Massachusetts Institute for Psychoanalysis, and a former supervisor at Children's Hospital Boston and the Boston Institute for Psychotherapy. I have a flexible approach to psychotherapy and include both an appreciation for how past experiences shape the present while also incorporating coping strategies to manage and change every day life in the short-term.

As a licensed mental health clinician, my goal is to help guide you to a place of well-being and fulfillment. I have experience working with teenagers and adults of all ages in addressing struggles related to anxiety, depression, addiction, grief & loss, life transitions, and trauma. I am also interested in the role technology plays in one’s experience of mental health symptoms and have completed research on the impact of smartphone addiction in college age students.

Not accepting new clients. I am a licensed therapist with experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in inpatient, day treatment, community settings and private practice. I have helped clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, anger, codependency, stress, and grief. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), expressive therapy, trauma-informed care, mindfulness, meditation, mindful self-compassion, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), and Rapid Resolution Therapy (RRT). I am warm, experienced, and compassionate and patients describe me as kind and funny too. Telehealth appointments only.

I work with couples and individuals who are going through a difficult time, and/or looking to make a positive change in their life. My areas of expertise include: Couple Counseling, Relationships, Anxiety and Panic disorders, depression and mood disorders. I want to help you create the kind of life you want, your life can be changed! I individualize my intervention to your needs, using different psychological approaches.

My clients would tell you that I'm warm, compassionate, practical and real. I work creatively to address your individual needs and use a blend of methods including cognitive behavioral therapy, mind body integration, family systems, and psychodynamic psychotherapy.

I am a licensed psychologist and enjoy working with college and graduate students, parents, and adults. My clients often tell me they appreciate my hopeful and direct approach. I trained at UMASS Medical School and Boston Children's Hospital. I've worked in outpatient clinics, college counseling, pediatric weight clinics at several major hospitals, and at a cancer support center. I treat those struggling with anxiety, OCD, ADHD, stress & relationship issues, weight management, coping with medical conditions, and parents looking to better understand their children.

Over the years as a therapist, I have found that the common theme amongst my clients is not their diagnosis or their problems but their deep desire for Calmness, Clarity & Connection. They seek therapy because something is not right in their lives and they want to find a better way. The ingredients to healing are found in these three elements. Whether it is through individual therapy, teen support/skill building, The c3 Method or even within the audience of my public speaking events, my clients engage in a process that leads them away from their struggles to a place of Calmness, Clarity and Connection. ​

My Areas of Specialized Experience are: >(a) People with Drinking/Drug Problems & their Family Members (Spouses, Parents, and Adult Children); >(b) People with Depression or disturbing memories, including where those issues contribute to problematic alcohol or drug use; >(c) Lawyers and the stresses they face (having spent many years at the Massachusetts Lawyer Assistance Program and co-author of the book “The Full Weight of the Law"). It's been a privilege to be trusted with people's confidences and genuine concerns, and to help them understand themselves and their options

With over 10 years of dedicated experience, I bring a wealth of knowledge and skills to my private practice. I am bilingual in English and Chinese Mandarin, a unique capability that allows me to bridge cultural gaps and serve a diverse range of clients. I firmly believe that every individual carries within them the potential for growth and healing. My goal is to provide a supportive, respectful, and safe environment where clients can explore their emotions, challenge their thought patterns, and learn effective coping strategies.