Psychodynamic Therapists in Norfolk, MA
I am a psychodynamic psychologist who works relationally.
It takes a great deal of courage to reach out to another human being to ask for help. As a psychotherapist, I believe that the traumas we incur over our lifetimes and in relationships with our families, lovers, friends, co-workers, and employers can be healed in part through the therapeutic relationship. Life is our journey and it shapes, is shaped by, and is interpreted by us.
I am a psychodynamic psychologist who works relationally.
It takes a great deal of courage to reach out to another human being to ask for help. As a psychotherapist, I believe that the traumas we incur over our lifetimes and in relationships with our families, lovers, friends, co-workers, and employers can be healed in part through the therapeutic relationship. Life is our journey and it shapes, is shaped by, and is interpreted by us.
As a therapist, my aim is to foster a secure, supportive, and non-judgmental space where individuals and families can delve into the challenges that are faced. Together we will strive to remove barriers, earn trust, and make you feel welcome. We will work together to examine the relationship between your thoughts, feelings and behaviors while identifying ways to improve coping skills, restore confidence, and make positive changes. With experience spanning community mental health centers, schools, homes, and remote settings, I employ a person-centered, psychodynamic therapeutic approach.
As a therapist, my aim is to foster a secure, supportive, and non-judgmental space where individuals and families can delve into the challenges that are faced. Together we will strive to remove barriers, earn trust, and make you feel welcome. We will work together to examine the relationship between your thoughts, feelings and behaviors while identifying ways to improve coping skills, restore confidence, and make positive changes. With experience spanning community mental health centers, schools, homes, and remote settings, I employ a person-centered, psychodynamic therapeutic approach.
As a mental health counselor, my passion lies in guiding individuals toward a life of greater meaning and fulfillment. I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+, disabilities, couples, substance use, anxiety, depression, trauma, and neurodivergent communities. My approach is rooted in inclusivity, compassion, and an existential understanding of human suffering. I believe in the power of therapy to uncover deep-seated patterns, heal past wounds, and create lasting change. Integrating Brainspotting with evidence-based therapies like EMDR, Schema Therapy, and psychodynamic therapy.
As a mental health counselor, my passion lies in guiding individuals toward a life of greater meaning and fulfillment. I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+, disabilities, couples, substance use, anxiety, depression, trauma, and neurodivergent communities. My approach is rooted in inclusivity, compassion, and an existential understanding of human suffering. I believe in the power of therapy to uncover deep-seated patterns, heal past wounds, and create lasting change. Integrating Brainspotting with evidence-based therapies like EMDR, Schema Therapy, and psychodynamic therapy.
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Ellen S Leventhal Lmft
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Norfolk, MA 02056
I help my clients feel better about themselves and deal more effectively with the people in their lives. Do you sometimes wonder how to get your partner or children to understand you? Are you feeling frustrated and don't know who to talk with? Do you want to increase your effectiveness with others? It is so very important to be known and understood by the people that you care about the most. Your relationships have the potential to become a place where you can bring more joy and happiness into your life.
I help my clients feel better about themselves and deal more effectively with the people in their lives. Do you sometimes wonder how to get your partner or children to understand you? Are you feeling frustrated and don't know who to talk with? Do you want to increase your effectiveness with others? It is so very important to be known and understood by the people that you care about the most. Your relationships have the potential to become a place where you can bring more joy and happiness into your life.
Karen Rafferty Keighley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Norfolk, MA 02056 (Online Only)
Have you felt the insecurity of being "different" or the guilt from fantasizing about your birth family. SAME! As both an adoptee and a therapist specializing in adoption issues, I help adult adoptees navigate the unique challenges of our circumstances. Issues such as identity, trauma, attachment, relationships, and the lack of genetic mirroring, which can impact adoptees at various life stages. Significant events, such as the birth of a child, the death of a loved one, or a family reunion can be particularly difficult. My approach is client focused and together, we will work through this to develop more effective coping strategies.
Have you felt the insecurity of being "different" or the guilt from fantasizing about your birth family. SAME! As both an adoptee and a therapist specializing in adoption issues, I help adult adoptees navigate the unique challenges of our circumstances. Issues such as identity, trauma, attachment, relationships, and the lack of genetic mirroring, which can impact adoptees at various life stages. Significant events, such as the birth of a child, the death of a loved one, or a family reunion can be particularly difficult. My approach is client focused and together, we will work through this to develop more effective coping strategies.
This practice is based upon the reality that a mother’s wellbeing cannot be understood or supported without respect for her “mom work.” Mom work is invisible work. So - mom worry, mom anxiety, mom blues, mom guilt, and most especially, mom anger, becomes a negative judgment of a mother's "normalcy," rather than what it truly is: mom reality. Not a diagnosis, not “what’s wrong with me,” not an inability to do the work. Just mom reality, unsupported by respect for her work, and ultimately, unsustainable. Unless we push back to reclaim this ancient journey. You may wish to glance at my website to explore what I mean by this.
This practice is based upon the reality that a mother’s wellbeing cannot be understood or supported without respect for her “mom work.” Mom work is invisible work. So - mom worry, mom anxiety, mom blues, mom guilt, and most especially, mom anger, becomes a negative judgment of a mother's "normalcy," rather than what it truly is: mom reality. Not a diagnosis, not “what’s wrong with me,” not an inability to do the work. Just mom reality, unsupported by respect for her work, and ultimately, unsustainable. Unless we push back to reclaim this ancient journey. You may wish to glance at my website to explore what I mean by this.
Things are really intense and scary in the world these days. And there’s a tremendous amount of grief, loss and anxiety that many of us are dealing with on all of levels. Because of that reality it might be hard to feel OK about the places in your life where you are doing well and feeling joy. Are you seeking personal growth or professional development to address barriers to desired outcomes? Interested in living a life of purpose and meaning through choice and action? Wanting to engage in deep emotional and spiritual healing?
Things are really intense and scary in the world these days. And there’s a tremendous amount of grief, loss and anxiety that many of us are dealing with on all of levels. Because of that reality it might be hard to feel OK about the places in your life where you are doing well and feeling joy. Are you seeking personal growth or professional development to address barriers to desired outcomes? Interested in living a life of purpose and meaning through choice and action? Wanting to engage in deep emotional and spiritual healing?
Life can be challenging at every developmental stage and despite our best efforts, navigating these difficulties can feel overwhelming, and at times, insurmountable. It can be extremely helpful to explore personal and family struggles in a neutral, non judgemental, and safe environment. It is my priority to establish a trusted collaborative relationship with my clients to create opportunities for positive growth and progress in this context. We will work to build increased self awareness, self confidence, and effective coping strategies to help you live your best life despite personal circumstances and present challenges.
Life can be challenging at every developmental stage and despite our best efforts, navigating these difficulties can feel overwhelming, and at times, insurmountable. It can be extremely helpful to explore personal and family struggles in a neutral, non judgemental, and safe environment. It is my priority to establish a trusted collaborative relationship with my clients to create opportunities for positive growth and progress in this context. We will work to build increased self awareness, self confidence, and effective coping strategies to help you live your best life despite personal circumstances and present challenges.
Welcome! I am a LICSW working with individuals and couples for over 10 years. I use various therapeutic approaches to meet each client's needs. My approach is empathetic, collaborative, and evidence-based. I'm committed to creating a safe, supportive environment where individuals can explore their emotions, develop new coping strategies, and create positive change within their lives. While working together, you will be able to express yourself in a safe, non-judgmental space. I provide support to individuals related to anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, maternal mental health, and stress management/life transitions.
Welcome! I am a LICSW working with individuals and couples for over 10 years. I use various therapeutic approaches to meet each client's needs. My approach is empathetic, collaborative, and evidence-based. I'm committed to creating a safe, supportive environment where individuals can explore their emotions, develop new coping strategies, and create positive change within their lives. While working together, you will be able to express yourself in a safe, non-judgmental space. I provide support to individuals related to anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, maternal mental health, and stress management/life transitions.
**NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** Are you tired of feeling anxious and always stressed out? Do you feel like others don't understand what you are going through or "just don't get it?" Is the next transition in your life so anxiety producing that you would rather continue to sacrifice your happiness to please others? Have you experienced something so overwhelming that it is affecting your day to day life?
**NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** Are you tired of feeling anxious and always stressed out? Do you feel like others don't understand what you are going through or "just don't get it?" Is the next transition in your life so anxiety producing that you would rather continue to sacrifice your happiness to please others? Have you experienced something so overwhelming that it is affecting your day to day life?
Rachel Griffiths, Psychotherapist
Counselor, LMHC, CCTP-II, EMDR, MCCS
Verified Verified
Norfolk, MA 02056 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I assess situations through a psychodynamic and attachment perspective, where I believe your childhood experiences and past relationships may have influenced your present way of being.
Reaching out for support can be the first step to making a positive change in your life. Past trauma, current life stressors, social climate, and existential burdens can all impact our authenticity and ability to engage with life in a meaningful way. Therapy is a collaborative journey to identify and relieve emotional distress through holistic consideration, strategic problem-solving, and strength-based actions. Your experience is unique, and I hope to create a safe space for you to share with me your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that cause pain and concern in your life.
I assess situations through a psychodynamic and attachment perspective, where I believe your childhood experiences and past relationships may have influenced your present way of being.
Reaching out for support can be the first step to making a positive change in your life. Past trauma, current life stressors, social climate, and existential burdens can all impact our authenticity and ability to engage with life in a meaningful way. Therapy is a collaborative journey to identify and relieve emotional distress through holistic consideration, strategic problem-solving, and strength-based actions. Your experience is unique, and I hope to create a safe space for you to share with me your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that cause pain and concern in your life.
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Maxwell Levis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LICSW
Verified Verified
Sharon, MA 02067 (Online Only)
I use psychodynamic, gestalt, mindfulness, and arts-based interventions to guide clients towards meaningful change, identifying, acknowledging, and enhancing their personal patterns.
I am a psychotherapist, teacher, and researcher focused on brief individualized interventions that have long term benefits. I utilize creativity to help clients find their own path to self-discovery and growth. I specialize in integrating relational perspectives to develop personalized care. My treatment approach centers on wellness and discerning the unique ways of finding balance in our lives. As part of this process, I focus on interpersonal dynamics, family history, and current objectives.
I use psychodynamic, gestalt, mindfulness, and arts-based interventions to guide clients towards meaningful change, identifying, acknowledging, and enhancing their personal patterns.
I am a psychotherapist, teacher, and researcher focused on brief individualized interventions that have long term benefits. I utilize creativity to help clients find their own path to self-discovery and growth. I specialize in integrating relational perspectives to develop personalized care. My treatment approach centers on wellness and discerning the unique ways of finding balance in our lives. As part of this process, I focus on interpersonal dynamics, family history, and current objectives.
Susan Nisenbaum Becker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LADC, RDT
Verified Verified
Foxboro, MA 02035
My training is eclectic including traditional psychodynamic theory, gestalt, Eriksonian hypnosis, family systems theory, EMDR, meditation/mindfulness, yoga, alcohol and drug counseling, and drama/expressive therapies.
I have been been in private practice for over 20 years and find I remain engaged and excited about my work. I strive to develop good rapport and an empathetic connection with each person, to be an ally and guide, and to develop a good working relationship where together clients and I can focus on their desired changes. My goal is to foster a safe and supportive place for clients to work to transform their challenges regarding mood, addiction, relationship, spirituality, parenting, life transitions, illness, loss, divorce, creative/performance blocks, body image and self esteem.
My training is eclectic including traditional psychodynamic theory, gestalt, Eriksonian hypnosis, family systems theory, EMDR, meditation/mindfulness, yoga, alcohol and drug counseling, and drama/expressive therapies.
I have been been in private practice for over 20 years and find I remain engaged and excited about my work. I strive to develop good rapport and an empathetic connection with each person, to be an ally and guide, and to develop a good working relationship where together clients and I can focus on their desired changes. My goal is to foster a safe and supportive place for clients to work to transform their challenges regarding mood, addiction, relationship, spirituality, parenting, life transitions, illness, loss, divorce, creative/performance blocks, body image and self esteem.
Taylor Cardelli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Norwood, MA 02062 (Online Only)
She has a collaborative, empathetic therapeutic style and utilizes psychodynamic, cognitive and person-centered approaches.
Taylor is a seasoned clinician with years of experience treating clients from young adulthood through the senior years. She is skilled in treating people experiencing anxiety, depression, chronic medical conditions, ADHD, and grief. She specializes in working with adults and couples experiencing life transitions such as launching early adulthood, relationship difficulties/divorce, relocation, children leaving home, and career changes. She also works with individuals who are already engaged in couples counseling or looking for an individual therapist prior to beginning couples counseling.
She has a collaborative, empathetic therapeutic style and utilizes psychodynamic, cognitive and person-centered approaches.
Taylor is a seasoned clinician with years of experience treating clients from young adulthood through the senior years. She is skilled in treating people experiencing anxiety, depression, chronic medical conditions, ADHD, and grief. She specializes in working with adults and couples experiencing life transitions such as launching early adulthood, relationship difficulties/divorce, relocation, children leaving home, and career changes. She also works with individuals who are already engaged in couples counseling or looking for an individual therapist prior to beginning couples counseling.
Dillon Lutes, The Therapy Space, LLC
Counselor, Dillon , Lutes, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Norwood, MA 02062 (Online Only)
In session, I draw from an eclectic blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Humanistic Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Feminist Therapy.
Whether you are facing in-the-moment or long term concerns, therapy provides a unique and professional third-party perspective. I believe difficult times, if processed in a healthy way, can lead to greater resilience and tranquility. I specialize in the treatment of Anxiety, Depression, and PTSD. As a queer therapist, I am also an impassioned supporter of assisting LGBTQIA+ clients regarding the internal and societal difficulties they may face.
In session, I draw from an eclectic blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Humanistic Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Feminist Therapy.
Whether you are facing in-the-moment or long term concerns, therapy provides a unique and professional third-party perspective. I believe difficult times, if processed in a healthy way, can lead to greater resilience and tranquility. I specialize in the treatment of Anxiety, Depression, and PTSD. As a queer therapist, I am also an impassioned supporter of assisting LGBTQIA+ clients regarding the internal and societal difficulties they may face.
Victoria Preziosi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Franklin, MA 02038 (Online Only)
Working to better understand yourself and your relationships? With my background and training in psychodynamic therapy, we will focus on improving your relationships - both with yourself and with others. Additionally, I have experience supporting clients through difficult relationship transitions including divorce and separation, as well as strain in family relationships. I aim to help you achieve your goals and address any concerns you may have regarding your overall wellbeing in a safe, caring environment. I view therapy as a collaborative effort where your voice is heard and people of all identities are respected.
Working to better understand yourself and your relationships? With my background and training in psychodynamic therapy, we will focus on improving your relationships - both with yourself and with others. Additionally, I have experience supporting clients through difficult relationship transitions including divorce and separation, as well as strain in family relationships. I aim to help you achieve your goals and address any concerns you may have regarding your overall wellbeing in a safe, caring environment. I view therapy as a collaborative effort where your voice is heard and people of all identities are respected.
Allison Barton
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Westwood, MA 02090 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am a psychodynamic based therapist, but I use CBT, interpersonal therapy, ACT , grounding/mindfulness skills, and DBT skills in my sessions.
Feeling stuck in the same patterns? I help people managing stress, anxiety, ADHD, parenting issues, eating disorders/disordered eating and body dysmorphia, college transitions, relationship conflicts, and chronic health problems (specifically organ transplants). I provide a non-judgmental space to work through emotions and life circumstances, to find connection and support, and I can be your non-biased sounding board. I work with each of my clients to help identify where they are feeling stuck in life, what kind of changes they envision, barriers that are getting in the way, and how to work around those barriers.
I am a psychodynamic based therapist, but I use CBT, interpersonal therapy, ACT , grounding/mindfulness skills, and DBT skills in my sessions.
Feeling stuck in the same patterns? I help people managing stress, anxiety, ADHD, parenting issues, eating disorders/disordered eating and body dysmorphia, college transitions, relationship conflicts, and chronic health problems (specifically organ transplants). I provide a non-judgmental space to work through emotions and life circumstances, to find connection and support, and I can be your non-biased sounding board. I work with each of my clients to help identify where they are feeling stuck in life, what kind of changes they envision, barriers that are getting in the way, and how to work around those barriers.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Registered Expressive Arts Therapist practicing in Wellesley, MA. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and behavioral patterns that may be holding you back from experiencing a meaningful and fulfilling life. I use an integrated approach, incorporating elements of Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic, and Expressive Therapies.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Registered Expressive Arts Therapist practicing in Wellesley, MA. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and behavioral patterns that may be holding you back from experiencing a meaningful and fulfilling life. I use an integrated approach, incorporating elements of Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic, and Expressive Therapies.
My approach is tailored to the client's specific needs with an emphasis on cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic and/or family therapy modalities.
I am a licensed psychologist who has had extensive experience working with adults, adolescents and children in individual, couple and family therapy modalities. If you are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship or loss issues, or feel stuck in moving past negative thought patterns, past events or current fears or concerns, I can help you to get through these feelings or obstacles to get to a more positive life experience. Couples therapy, parenting, child and adolescent issues including ADHD, behavioral concerns, fears, anxiety, school and family issues are also a large part of my practice.
My approach is tailored to the client's specific needs with an emphasis on cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic and/or family therapy modalities.
I am a licensed psychologist who has had extensive experience working with adults, adolescents and children in individual, couple and family therapy modalities. If you are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship or loss issues, or feel stuck in moving past negative thought patterns, past events or current fears or concerns, I can help you to get through these feelings or obstacles to get to a more positive life experience. Couples therapy, parenting, child and adolescent issues including ADHD, behavioral concerns, fears, anxiety, school and family issues are also a large part of my practice.
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Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.