Existential Therapists in North Reading, MA
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with an extensive background treating a variety of different ages, situations, emotional and mental health disorders in individuals and their families. I specialize in treating adolescents and college-age students, but also have significant expertise providing treatment to adults, families, and couples.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with an extensive background treating a variety of different ages, situations, emotional and mental health disorders in individuals and their families. I specialize in treating adolescents and college-age students, but also have significant expertise providing treatment to adults, families, and couples.
With over 15 years of experience working in the field of Mental Health, Substance Use, Trauma, Family/Couples Therapy, and Bi-lingual services. My passion is to see Families, Couples, and Individuals achieve the greatest version of themselves. I'm compassionate, attentive and a great listener. I also provide people the space to speak freely and empower them to make the changes necessary for their well being. I enjoy embarking on this journey as well as celebrating people's great success and empowering them to continue the work on their own once they are confident to do so. If you are looking for a better life balance it starts here.
With over 15 years of experience working in the field of Mental Health, Substance Use, Trauma, Family/Couples Therapy, and Bi-lingual services. My passion is to see Families, Couples, and Individuals achieve the greatest version of themselves. I'm compassionate, attentive and a great listener. I also provide people the space to speak freely and empower them to make the changes necessary for their well being. I enjoy embarking on this journey as well as celebrating people's great success and empowering them to continue the work on their own once they are confident to do so. If you are looking for a better life balance it starts here.
OCD/Anxiety & Mood Specialist, Marcello Cugno
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
North Reading, MA 01864 (Online Only)
Feeling stuck, burned out, or just trying to get through each day? If anxiety or depression has you feeling hopeless, or if thoughts of change are leaving you overwhelmed? You're not alone. Finding someone you can trust to share your true feelings with can be difficult. At Mind Matters Counseling, we're here to help you navigate your thoughts, emotions, and relationships. We offer a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can explore new perspectives and validate your feelings with the best practices in therapy.
Feeling stuck, burned out, or just trying to get through each day? If anxiety or depression has you feeling hopeless, or if thoughts of change are leaving you overwhelmed? You're not alone. Finding someone you can trust to share your true feelings with can be difficult. At Mind Matters Counseling, we're here to help you navigate your thoughts, emotions, and relationships. We offer a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can explore new perspectives and validate your feelings with the best practices in therapy.
Lindsay Averbook
Counselor, MEd, LMHC, LADC-1
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
North Reading, MA 01864
Not accepting new clients
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor with over a decade of experience in the mental health field. I believe that building a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship based on mutual respect is the foundation for the most meaningful work to be done. I have a relaxed, non-judgmental, conversational approach that encourages clients to feel at ease. I strive to provide support around helping increase awareness and empowering others to make the changes that they need and desire in life.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor with over a decade of experience in the mental health field. I believe that building a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship based on mutual respect is the foundation for the most meaningful work to be done. I have a relaxed, non-judgmental, conversational approach that encourages clients to feel at ease. I strive to provide support around helping increase awareness and empowering others to make the changes that they need and desire in life.
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Kyle A Faust
Psychologist, PhD, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Winchester, MA 01890 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Hi there! I’m a psychologist at MGH and instructor at Harvard Medical School. I have expertise in a wide variety of treatment approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy, the Unified Protocol, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, and existential approaches. These evidence based approaches can be used to provide top quality care for you. Further, I’ve worked in a wide variety of treatment settings and have provided services for clients of many different backgrounds, ages, and diagnoses/various life difficulties.
Hi there! I’m a psychologist at MGH and instructor at Harvard Medical School. I have expertise in a wide variety of treatment approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy, the Unified Protocol, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, and existential approaches. These evidence based approaches can be used to provide top quality care for you. Further, I’ve worked in a wide variety of treatment settings and have provided services for clients of many different backgrounds, ages, and diagnoses/various life difficulties.
Michael D. Lynch
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burlington, MA 01803
Grounded in Existential Psychotherapy but practicing an integrative approach, I became a therapist because I had good therapy myself.
How will I - a California trained LMFT – be more effective for you? Unlike many Massachusetts counselors based in the “medical model” I don’t treat symptoms, I treat systems. I’ll work with you and partners/spouses or family members, if you choose to include them, to identify not "What’s wrong with me?” but rather, “How'd I get here?” We’re all products of our childhood. I'll work with you to identify and challenge the faulty agreements forced upon you before you could defend yourself against them, co-discover alternate viewpoints about yourself and the world and then enact these new agreements to create a new life.
Grounded in Existential Psychotherapy but practicing an integrative approach, I became a therapist because I had good therapy myself.
How will I - a California trained LMFT – be more effective for you? Unlike many Massachusetts counselors based in the “medical model” I don’t treat symptoms, I treat systems. I’ll work with you and partners/spouses or family members, if you choose to include them, to identify not "What’s wrong with me?” but rather, “How'd I get here?” We’re all products of our childhood. I'll work with you to identify and challenge the faulty agreements forced upon you before you could defend yourself against them, co-discover alternate viewpoints about yourself and the world and then enact these new agreements to create a new life.
Wes Lambert
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lynnfield, MA 01940 (Online Only)
I am committed to helping people learn how to get in touch with their emotions, have healthy relationships and find meaning in their life. My work focuses on trauma, existential crisis, lack of direction and focus. I believe in making sense of your life up to this point while also creating goals to become the person you want to be. If you're willing to do the hard work of healing and are committed to putting self-awareness and integration as top values, we will work well together.
I am committed to helping people learn how to get in touch with their emotions, have healthy relationships and find meaning in their life. My work focuses on trauma, existential crisis, lack of direction and focus. I believe in making sense of your life up to this point while also creating goals to become the person you want to be. If you're willing to do the hard work of healing and are committed to putting self-awareness and integration as top values, we will work well together.
I have over 20 years’ experience in evidence-based practices and patient-focused existential traditions.
Therapy should address the specific needs of each client. Having trained in a variety of evidence-based practices and approaches, I work together with my clients to determine which approach works best for them, with the intent of addressing both symptoms and long-standing patterns of behavior. My approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and trauma-focused therapy.
I have over 20 years’ experience in evidence-based practices and patient-focused existential traditions.
Therapy should address the specific needs of each client. Having trained in a variety of evidence-based practices and approaches, I work together with my clients to determine which approach works best for them, with the intent of addressing both symptoms and long-standing patterns of behavior. My approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and trauma-focused therapy.
I utilize a variety of treatment approaches including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Humanistic and Existential.
You should pat yourself on the back for taking this first step. Counseling may seem scary but continuing to push aside our struggles can be even scarier. I have extensive experience working with children, teens, adults, couples and families facing the challenges that many of us confront. I consider each client to be the expert of their own experience. I will offer empathy, validation, and a collaborative approach to each session. I am honored by the courage that each client has shown me in sharing their story and struggles. Life can bring us joy and pain- both are okay.
I utilize a variety of treatment approaches including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Humanistic and Existential.
You should pat yourself on the back for taking this first step. Counseling may seem scary but continuing to push aside our struggles can be even scarier. I have extensive experience working with children, teens, adults, couples and families facing the challenges that many of us confront. I consider each client to be the expert of their own experience. I will offer empathy, validation, and a collaborative approach to each session. I am honored by the courage that each client has shown me in sharing their story and struggles. Life can bring us joy and pain- both are okay.
During sessions, she orients toward person-centered, strength-based, humanist, existential, and positive psychology practices.
Alice Rodgers is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Supervisee (LMHC-S) who has over 2 years of experience assisting teens, young adults, and adults to improve their communication skills and to find healing from the symptoms of anxiety, depression, undeveloped coping skills, low self-esteem, grief, difficult life transitions, academic issues, low self-esteem, chronic stress, substance use, trauma, PTSD, and women’s issues.
During sessions, she orients toward person-centered, strength-based, humanist, existential, and positive psychology practices.
Alice Rodgers is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Supervisee (LMHC-S) who has over 2 years of experience assisting teens, young adults, and adults to improve their communication skills and to find healing from the symptoms of anxiety, depression, undeveloped coping skills, low self-esteem, grief, difficult life transitions, academic issues, low self-esteem, chronic stress, substance use, trauma, PTSD, and women’s issues.
Michael Cassidy Gallagher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Burlington, MA 01803
As an existential therapist I journey with you through your past traumas.
Damn it!... You're still stuck. You're anchored and you thought it would be better by now. You tried what everyone said: "You should talk to someone. Try these meds. Get over it. Go to Church. Be patient. Have you heard of this workshop?" You gave it your best shot. But still... you haven't moved past it. Those old memories won't fade – you're hurt. It's scary to trust again. You can still feel what was done to you. You're traumatized. People just don't understand. But you're certain you don't want to be this way anymore. You want to live well, not just exist. Being a shell of a human can't be your norm. You want to be whole.
As an existential therapist I journey with you through your past traumas.
Damn it!... You're still stuck. You're anchored and you thought it would be better by now. You tried what everyone said: "You should talk to someone. Try these meds. Get over it. Go to Church. Be patient. Have you heard of this workshop?" You gave it your best shot. But still... you haven't moved past it. Those old memories won't fade – you're hurt. It's scary to trust again. You can still feel what was done to you. You're traumatized. People just don't understand. But you're certain you don't want to be this way anymore. You want to live well, not just exist. Being a shell of a human can't be your norm. You want to be whole.
Amanda L Vaughan
Counselor, LCMHC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Salem, MA 01970 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My main therapeutic approach includes Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Feminist Counseling Techniques, and Existential Therapy.
I have over a decade of experience empowering individuals struggling with a variety of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and past trauma. My counseling style is warm, nonjudgemental, and direct.
My main therapeutic approach includes Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Feminist Counseling Techniques, and Existential Therapy.
I have over a decade of experience empowering individuals struggling with a variety of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and past trauma. My counseling style is warm, nonjudgemental, and direct.
Helping improve self-esteem in an effort to gain greater self-efficacy, I offer an approach rooted in warmth, curiosity, and inclusion, with a focus on anxiety, depression, grief, trauma + ptsd, family conflict, existential unease, chronic illness, personality disorders, career transitions, burnout, overwhelm, and social, emotional, and relational concerns.
Hi there! My therapeutic goal is to serve, help, engage, and listen. As a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling focusing on fostering health and mental wellness through a relational approach to success socially, emotionally, physically, and spiritually - I believe I can be instrumental in providing a foundation of quality care in allowing my clients to process, empower, and persevere. I provide expertise in the arena of exploring and understanding the human condition, interpersonal communication, connection through universal empathy, and unconditional positive regard.
Helping improve self-esteem in an effort to gain greater self-efficacy, I offer an approach rooted in warmth, curiosity, and inclusion, with a focus on anxiety, depression, grief, trauma + ptsd, family conflict, existential unease, chronic illness, personality disorders, career transitions, burnout, overwhelm, and social, emotional, and relational concerns.
Hi there! My therapeutic goal is to serve, help, engage, and listen. As a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling focusing on fostering health and mental wellness through a relational approach to success socially, emotionally, physically, and spiritually - I believe I can be instrumental in providing a foundation of quality care in allowing my clients to process, empower, and persevere. I provide expertise in the arena of exploring and understanding the human condition, interpersonal communication, connection through universal empathy, and unconditional positive regard.
Dr. Bacigalupo works with adults, providing treatment and support for those suffering from depression, trauma, anxiety, relationship and family issues, major life transitions, and substance and alcohol use. Her primary treatment approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, with the additional use of psychodynamic, family systems, mindfulness, self-compassion, and existential perspectives in her work.
Dr. Bacigalupo works with adults, providing treatment and support for those suffering from depression, trauma, anxiety, relationship and family issues, major life transitions, and substance and alcohol use. Her primary treatment approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, with the additional use of psychodynamic, family systems, mindfulness, self-compassion, and existential perspectives in her work.
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and existential issues. I love working with adults and couples on finding solutions and mindful ways out of oppressive painful patterns, toward freer, fuller, and more authentic ways of being. My approach to therapy is person-centered, systemic, and humanistic. I am always excited to meet new people, learn about their lives, and help them move toward their goals. I also have an alternate life as a professor and social theorist
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and existential issues. I love working with adults and couples on finding solutions and mindful ways out of oppressive painful patterns, toward freer, fuller, and more authentic ways of being. My approach to therapy is person-centered, systemic, and humanistic. I am always excited to meet new people, learn about their lives, and help them move toward their goals. I also have an alternate life as a professor and social theorist
Danielle Van Alst
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Danvers, MA 01923 (Online Only)
Danielle’s therapeutic approach includes Mindfulness-Based Approaches, IFS, Psychodynamic Therapy, Attachment Therapy, Existential Therapy, CBT, and DBT.
Danielle is a Pre-Licensed Psychotherapist with a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Second Master’s in Gerontology, Danielle is dedicated to providing compassionate and effective therapy to individuals and families. In addition to treating mood disorders and anxiety disorders, Danielle has received specialized training in various areas including eating disorders, body image challenges, self-esteem and self-confidence issues, women’s issues, challenges around aging, chronic illness, chronic pain, disability, and LGBTQIA+ concerns.
Danielle’s therapeutic approach includes Mindfulness-Based Approaches, IFS, Psychodynamic Therapy, Attachment Therapy, Existential Therapy, CBT, and DBT.
Danielle is a Pre-Licensed Psychotherapist with a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Second Master’s in Gerontology, Danielle is dedicated to providing compassionate and effective therapy to individuals and families. In addition to treating mood disorders and anxiety disorders, Danielle has received specialized training in various areas including eating disorders, body image challenges, self-esteem and self-confidence issues, women’s issues, challenges around aging, chronic illness, chronic pain, disability, and LGBTQIA+ concerns.
Jill Evans Wuonola
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salem, MA 01970
Is the stress of work and family life becoming difficult to manage? Do you struggle to find meaning in your life? Are you working to understand competing aspects of your identity? It is my privilege to help my clients work through their personal struggles, using a psychodynamic approach that is both relational and existential. I believe that the relationship between a therapist and client provides an empowering, life-affirming space to work through life's struggles and to bring about healing.
Is the stress of work and family life becoming difficult to manage? Do you struggle to find meaning in your life? Are you working to understand competing aspects of your identity? It is my privilege to help my clients work through their personal struggles, using a psychodynamic approach that is both relational and existential. I believe that the relationship between a therapist and client provides an empowering, life-affirming space to work through life's struggles and to bring about healing.
Hello there! Through a strength-based approach, I believe in empowering clients to process and understand their unique needs and wants. I work collaboratively with clients by creating an inclusive, warm, and welcoming environment for all. With a focus on anxiety, life transitions, existential unease, family conflict, and athletic stress, I offer help in improving self-esteem, gaining greater self-efficacy, and exploring interpersonal connections.
Hello there! Through a strength-based approach, I believe in empowering clients to process and understand their unique needs and wants. I work collaboratively with clients by creating an inclusive, warm, and welcoming environment for all. With a focus on anxiety, life transitions, existential unease, family conflict, and athletic stress, I offer help in improving self-esteem, gaining greater self-efficacy, and exploring interpersonal connections.
Email is the best way to reach me and I currently only have morning and early afternoon availability Mon-Thu. I believe in providing a non-judgmental, safe space where a person can feel free to explore different ways of thinking, feeling, and doing. Change is not always easy. With collaborative, strength based, person focused therapy you can explore who you are and who you would like to become. I believe that people can create positive changes in their lives. I also believe that everyone is doing their best they can with the tools they have. With new tools, new ways of thinking, and healthy habits, you can meet your goals.
Email is the best way to reach me and I currently only have morning and early afternoon availability Mon-Thu. I believe in providing a non-judgmental, safe space where a person can feel free to explore different ways of thinking, feeling, and doing. Change is not always easy. With collaborative, strength based, person focused therapy you can explore who you are and who you would like to become. I believe that people can create positive changes in their lives. I also believe that everyone is doing their best they can with the tools they have. With new tools, new ways of thinking, and healthy habits, you can meet your goals.
Joseph Spinazzola: Complex Trauma Treatment Center
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Melrose, MA 02176
Waitlist for new clients
In my 30+ years of experience as a therapist, clinical supervisor, researcher, educator and writer on complex trauma, I have come to believe that we are shaped as much by the good things that went missing from our lives as the bad things that happened to us. My clients have often endured severe abuse, neglect, oppression, and other forms of life adversity. They have learned to cope and survive in ways that get misunderstood and misdiagnosed, and that can cause profound stigma, shame and social rejection. Their courage and resilience inspires awe. Finding a therapist who can see and accept all parts of them is one key to recovery.
In my 30+ years of experience as a therapist, clinical supervisor, researcher, educator and writer on complex trauma, I have come to believe that we are shaped as much by the good things that went missing from our lives as the bad things that happened to us. My clients have often endured severe abuse, neglect, oppression, and other forms of life adversity. They have learned to cope and survive in ways that get misunderstood and misdiagnosed, and that can cause profound stigma, shame and social rejection. Their courage and resilience inspires awe. Finding a therapist who can see and accept all parts of them is one key to recovery.
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How does existential therapy work?
Existential therapy focuses on a patient’s inner experiences. The therapist tries to help the individual comprehend and alleviate symptoms by exploring their interior life. By confronting negative disquiet and emotions, the individual will hopefully become more open to finding meaning and purpose. This therapy can be administered to individuals or groups.
Is existential therapy evidence-based?
Existential therapy is an evidence-based practice. Research has determined that existential therapy can lead to significant improvement in the mental health of patients, and for some people it can be just as effective as cognitive behavioral therapy. The benefits of existential therapy are enduring, even long after treatment has ended.
How long does existential therapy last?
The goal of existential therapy is to understand a person’s internal experiences, which may sound like a lengthy process, but it does not have to be so in-depth. However, sessions are not short-term, and therapy can continue for months or up to a year. And because patients learn the theory behind existential therapy during treatment, they can also practice its tenets throughout life after therapy sessions have been completed.
Is existential therapy effective?
According to research, many patients find success with existential therapy. Researchers note that the therapy is particularly useful in improving feelings of isolation, feelings of purposelessness, as well as conditions such as anxiety and depression. Improvements in problem areas can persist even after the end of existential therapy, as individuals can continue working on themselves by using the tools they’ve developed during treatment.