Lesbian Therapists in North Reading, MA

I’m a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and am certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy through the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. I utilize evidenced based treatments including, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy and Mindfulness. In 2005, I earned my MSW degree during which time I trained at the Tewksbury State Hospital and at the Department of Veteran Affairs. I have over 13 years of experience in working with adults struggling with medical conditions depression, anxiety, substance abuse, trauma, as well as issues related to gender identity and sexuality.

Greetings, I am a Licensed psychotherapist with a holistic approach specializing in trauma and women's issues . As a registered yoga and meditation teacher and dance movement therapist I weave these creative healing arts modalities into my practice as needed and requested by my clients. As a dance movement therapist I realize and understand the importance of releasing traumatic experiences not only in talk therapy but also on a body level. I encorporate the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda medicine , and aromatherapy oils. As a practioner I believe in empowering women of all ages to step into their self worth and live their best life possible!

Note** I am currently not accepting new patients. I have been a therapist for 20+ years and have worked at MGH for the last 12 as well as having a private practice. I consider myself to be a warm, genuine therapist and have experience treating anxiety, depression, bipolar, trauma, substance abuse and relationship issues. I have worked with individuals throughout the life span but particularly enjoy adults and couples. I come from a psychodynamic perspective and also include cognitive-behavioral as well as solution focused therapies in my treatment. Entering therapy is not always an easy step to make, but it can change your life.

My personal mission is to show compassion and care to every client/person that I come into contact with. I firmly believe that every person does the best they can with what they have to work with. My respectful approach considers you to be the expert in your own life and offers you the sounding board to come to your own conclusions with empathy and support.

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.

I am a licensed mental health therapist with 15 years of clinical experience working with adults and teenagers, with advanced training and extensive experience in the areas of anxiety and depressive disorders more broadly, but OCD more specifically as well as having done a great deal of work with the LGBTQ population with a particular focus on supporting trans youth. I incorporate a number of therapeutic interventions including CBT and DBT and enjoy working with individuals who are motivated, engaged and open to the process of cultivating a therapeutic rapport, feeling supported and also challenged.

My first passion has always been couples therapy. I've aided clients struggling with infidelity, high conflict, parenting issues, mental health diagnoses, and substance abuse. I also have significant experience with individual and family therapy. Even when I am doing individual therapy, I am exploring the larger systems that people live in in order to improve their relationships and overall well-being.

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.