Psychodynamic Therapists in Orleans, MA
***Currently, all sessions are conducted online through a HIPAA compliant tele-health platform.
***Currently, all sessions are conducted online through a HIPAA compliant tele-health platform.
Dawn L White
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Orleans, MA 02653
Welcome. Finding a therapist can be daunting and often we begin the process when already feeling overwhelmed or stuck. My approach with clients is individualized, collaborative, creative and compassion-oriented. My goal is to create a safe, trusted space that facilitates and empowers new insight and self-awareness.
Welcome. Finding a therapist can be daunting and often we begin the process when already feeling overwhelmed or stuck. My approach with clients is individualized, collaborative, creative and compassion-oriented. My goal is to create a safe, trusted space that facilitates and empowers new insight and self-awareness.
Eileen Frazier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CAGS
Verified Verified
Orleans, MA 02653 (Online Only)
Certified Discernment Counselor. Providing couples a way to look at their relationship with increased clarity and confidence before making a life-changing decision, and have greater success moving forward, whether the decision is to work on their marriage or to move toward divorce. Individual and family therapy with a focus on strengths-based, increased clarity and moving toward a more authentic, soul-based life filled with joy and possibility.
Certified Discernment Counselor. Providing couples a way to look at their relationship with increased clarity and confidence before making a life-changing decision, and have greater success moving forward, whether the decision is to work on their marriage or to move toward divorce. Individual and family therapy with a focus on strengths-based, increased clarity and moving toward a more authentic, soul-based life filled with joy and possibility.
Sharon Stout
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdPs, LMHC
Verified Verified
Orleans, MA 02653 (Online Only)
Are you feeling stuck, depressed, or wanting to make a change but don't know how? Whether you're struggling with relationships, family problems, depression, anxiety, grief and loss of a loved one or job, stress, life changes or other concerns, therapy can help you manage your feelings and make lasting changes. It takes strength to reach out for help when things are not working and I welcome the opportunity to work with you and ensure that you feel heard. With a warm and empathic style, I will work with you to better understand your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Are you feeling stuck, depressed, or wanting to make a change but don't know how? Whether you're struggling with relationships, family problems, depression, anxiety, grief and loss of a loved one or job, stress, life changes or other concerns, therapy can help you manage your feelings and make lasting changes. It takes strength to reach out for help when things are not working and I welcome the opportunity to work with you and ensure that you feel heard. With a warm and empathic style, I will work with you to better understand your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Are you tired of the same patterns in your relationships with the same poor results? Uncomfortable with where you are currently in your life? Willing to take a look at alternative solutions to live a more fulfilling life. I can help you with the needed change to experience a more satisfactory life and outlook.
Are you tired of the same patterns in your relationships with the same poor results? Uncomfortable with where you are currently in your life? Willing to take a look at alternative solutions to live a more fulfilling life. I can help you with the needed change to experience a more satisfactory life and outlook.
Amy Burke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Orleans, MA 02653
Not accepting new clients
My guiding philosophy is that everyone deserves a chance to live their best life. I believe that my role is to be a facilitator that helps you find your path toward the change that you desire. Finding the right therapist that you can feel safe, trusting and comfortable with is an important step. I have training in treating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, chronic illness, trauma and PTSD. I work with individuals of all ages with a special focus on children and adolescents. I look forward to working with you.
My guiding philosophy is that everyone deserves a chance to live their best life. I believe that my role is to be a facilitator that helps you find your path toward the change that you desire. Finding the right therapist that you can feel safe, trusting and comfortable with is an important step. I have training in treating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, chronic illness, trauma and PTSD. I work with individuals of all ages with a special focus on children and adolescents. I look forward to working with you.
Heidi Kirwan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Orleans, MA 02653
Not accepting new clients
Currently Full I am a caring, dedicated professional with many years of experience in working with individuals, families, and groups. I have worked with individuals from early childhood to older adults to provide guidance regarding many different diagnoses, life events, and family stressors. Personal and professional experiences allow me to work with people in a genuine, judgment and pressure free manner that makes people feel very comfortable. Others have described me as compassionate, thoughtful, and with an appropriate, fun sense of humor. I have been told that I am easy to talk to and am very understanding.
Currently Full I am a caring, dedicated professional with many years of experience in working with individuals, families, and groups. I have worked with individuals from early childhood to older adults to provide guidance regarding many different diagnoses, life events, and family stressors. Personal and professional experiences allow me to work with people in a genuine, judgment and pressure free manner that makes people feel very comfortable. Others have described me as compassionate, thoughtful, and with an appropriate, fun sense of humor. I have been told that I am easy to talk to and am very understanding.
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I consider my overall approach to be a feminist relational one, I also use elements of cognitive, somatic, and psychodynamic approaches.
We all have the power to heal from hard times - even from trauma - it's within us, it's human. Sometimes we need another person to support us in our journey to move on from hard times. I believe growth and change are always possible outcomes. I provide thoughtful attention and gentle encouragement to support hope, healing, and most importantly, a relationship with yourself that is loving. My goal is to help you increase self-awareness, self-compassion, and self agency - skills that help you understand yourself and your unique value in the world.
I consider my overall approach to be a feminist relational one, I also use elements of cognitive, somatic, and psychodynamic approaches.
We all have the power to heal from hard times - even from trauma - it's within us, it's human. Sometimes we need another person to support us in our journey to move on from hard times. I believe growth and change are always possible outcomes. I provide thoughtful attention and gentle encouragement to support hope, healing, and most importantly, a relationship with yourself that is loving. My goal is to help you increase self-awareness, self-compassion, and self agency - skills that help you understand yourself and your unique value in the world.
Nancy Pace
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Eastham, MA 02642 (Online Only)
I work with adults ages 25+ with issues such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, grief, chronic pain and relationship issues looking to improve their circumstances, get "unstuck" and take advantage of all life has to offer.
I work with adults ages 25+ with issues such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, grief, chronic pain and relationship issues looking to improve their circumstances, get "unstuck" and take advantage of all life has to offer.
I became a counselor to support individuals and families who are experiencing difficulties or are feeling stuck. My treatment is guided by assessment of the needs and goals of the client. The length of treatment is based on those needs and goals. I work with individuals, couples and families of all types and complexities. I work collaboratively, utilizing my extensive knowledge of our community. Trauma, addictions as they effect the individual and family system, major mental illness and cognitive and learning disabilities are areas of interest and expertise. I look forward to speaking with you.
I became a counselor to support individuals and families who are experiencing difficulties or are feeling stuck. My treatment is guided by assessment of the needs and goals of the client. The length of treatment is based on those needs and goals. I work with individuals, couples and families of all types and complexities. I work collaboratively, utilizing my extensive knowledge of our community. Trauma, addictions as they effect the individual and family system, major mental illness and cognitive and learning disabilities are areas of interest and expertise. I look forward to speaking with you.
Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? I welcome the chance to work with you through life challenges as an opportunity for growth and transformation. I aim to create a safe and supportive relationship where you can speak freely and be met with compassion and encouragement. My approach includes engaging clients in the important work of clarifying their goals, helping them to gain new skills to navigate current challenges, grieve losses they have faced, and develop more healthy relationship patterns moving forward. I am accepting clients with Blue Cross, Medicare, or self pay.
Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? I welcome the chance to work with you through life challenges as an opportunity for growth and transformation. I aim to create a safe and supportive relationship where you can speak freely and be met with compassion and encouragement. My approach includes engaging clients in the important work of clarifying their goals, helping them to gain new skills to navigate current challenges, grieve losses they have faced, and develop more healthy relationship patterns moving forward. I am accepting clients with Blue Cross, Medicare, or self pay.
Cape Light Psychotherapy
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Brewster, MA 02631 (Online Only)
As an experienced psychologist, healthcare team leader, Buddhist, life guide, husband and father, I have a broad perspective on how to live a happy, ethical life. Our lives are replete with both pleasant and unpleasant experiences. We will experience both whether we want to or not. Living our lives with compassion, gratitude, friendliness, and equanimity, we can set ourselves free from suffering. While unpleasant experiences are inevitable, suffering is optional. To live our lives gracefully—in spite of everything—is attainable. Love yourself. Spirituality is a key component on the path to happiness and joy.
As an experienced psychologist, healthcare team leader, Buddhist, life guide, husband and father, I have a broad perspective on how to live a happy, ethical life. Our lives are replete with both pleasant and unpleasant experiences. We will experience both whether we want to or not. Living our lives with compassion, gratitude, friendliness, and equanimity, we can set ourselves free from suffering. While unpleasant experiences are inevitable, suffering is optional. To live our lives gracefully—in spite of everything—is attainable. Love yourself. Spirituality is a key component on the path to happiness and joy.
Breana Swain
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brewster, MA 02631 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
What has brought you to seek therapeutic services today? Perhaps you feel misunderstood when you try to connect with others, leaving you lonely and yearning for healthy relationships. Perhaps you are living with grief, causing you to feel both overwhelmed and numb. Perhaps you realize you are lacking in coping skills, resulting in intense feelings of sadness or anxiety. Perhaps you are unhappy with your decision-making and envision brighter future for yourself. You have achieved the first step towards that brighter future by inquiring on mental health services. I offer support towards the wellbeing goals you have set.
What has brought you to seek therapeutic services today? Perhaps you feel misunderstood when you try to connect with others, leaving you lonely and yearning for healthy relationships. Perhaps you are living with grief, causing you to feel both overwhelmed and numb. Perhaps you realize you are lacking in coping skills, resulting in intense feelings of sadness or anxiety. Perhaps you are unhappy with your decision-making and envision brighter future for yourself. You have achieved the first step towards that brighter future by inquiring on mental health services. I offer support towards the wellbeing goals you have set.
Debra DeMuth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Brewster, MA 02631 (Online Only)
Accepting new clients. “The language of the universe is change. Learn it, speak it, and the world is yours”- Joseph Campbell. This is where we meet to charter a course together. Navigating the challenges of change that wave through our lives can bring uncertainty, grief, anxiety and depression. I will work with you to rediscover the skills you innately have to bring your best intentions forward for yourself and your relationships. Strengths-based and compassionate, I will offer my 15 years as a therapist to guide and support you along the way.
Accepting new clients. “The language of the universe is change. Learn it, speak it, and the world is yours”- Joseph Campbell. This is where we meet to charter a course together. Navigating the challenges of change that wave through our lives can bring uncertainty, grief, anxiety and depression. I will work with you to rediscover the skills you innately have to bring your best intentions forward for yourself and your relationships. Strengths-based and compassionate, I will offer my 15 years as a therapist to guide and support you along the way.
Melanie Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Eastham, MA 02642 (Online Only)
I help high-functioning individuals seeking to find meaning in their lives who struggle with unresolved issues such as trauma, depression, anxiety and have difficulty seeking help, and/or prioritizing their own needs. I offer evidence-based interventions such as EMDR, solution-focused, person-centered, and eclectic approaches, as well as spiritual-based methods like mindfulness, law of attraction, tarot, oracle cards, and flower remedies, I help clients resolve symptoms of trauma and associated symptoms of anxiety and depression.
I help high-functioning individuals seeking to find meaning in their lives who struggle with unresolved issues such as trauma, depression, anxiety and have difficulty seeking help, and/or prioritizing their own needs. I offer evidence-based interventions such as EMDR, solution-focused, person-centered, and eclectic approaches, as well as spiritual-based methods like mindfulness, law of attraction, tarot, oracle cards, and flower remedies, I help clients resolve symptoms of trauma and associated symptoms of anxiety and depression.
I have had the good fortune to work in many clinical settings; schools, mental health clinics, oncology offices, military bases and hospices. This has allowed me to assist individuals of all ages and backgrounds who are dealing with complex issues and circumstances. In each encounter with a client, I bring commitment, curiosity and compassion to the helping process with the goal of accessing the individual's innate strengths and resources to restore and foster their emotional, physical and spiritual well being.
I have had the good fortune to work in many clinical settings; schools, mental health clinics, oncology offices, military bases and hospices. This has allowed me to assist individuals of all ages and backgrounds who are dealing with complex issues and circumstances. In each encounter with a client, I bring commitment, curiosity and compassion to the helping process with the goal of accessing the individual's innate strengths and resources to restore and foster their emotional, physical and spiritual well being.
If your struggling with self, others or maladaptive behaviors I can assist in developing a personalized treatment plan and goals. Utilizing various trainings, beliefs and tested modalities, together we can move towards the life you want, accept the situations that we may not be able to change and weave an eclectic, psychoeducational approach designed to provide tools and develop skills to address many of your stated concerns. Using supportive language, a belief that change is possible and the inherent power of the human spirit, I will walk with you though the changes you seek.
If your struggling with self, others or maladaptive behaviors I can assist in developing a personalized treatment plan and goals. Utilizing various trainings, beliefs and tested modalities, together we can move towards the life you want, accept the situations that we may not be able to change and weave an eclectic, psychoeducational approach designed to provide tools and develop skills to address many of your stated concerns. Using supportive language, a belief that change is possible and the inherent power of the human spirit, I will walk with you though the changes you seek.
Heidi Straube
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Wellfleet, MA 02667 (Online Only)
We really know deep inside what we want in our lives, but have never been taught how to find that part of us, or honor it. Our fears and unhappiness come from feeling stuck and alone, having no options. My work is to reassure you that you're not alone, and to give you the guidance and knowledge that you need to face your challenges, and make satisfying life choices. Whether experiencing unexpected life change, leaving relationship, or living your authentic self, I help you find your inner strength and courage, and provide the tools to take the next step.
We really know deep inside what we want in our lives, but have never been taught how to find that part of us, or honor it. Our fears and unhappiness come from feeling stuck and alone, having no options. My work is to reassure you that you're not alone, and to give you the guidance and knowledge that you need to face your challenges, and make satisfying life choices. Whether experiencing unexpected life change, leaving relationship, or living your authentic self, I help you find your inner strength and courage, and provide the tools to take the next step.
Kerry Lang
Counselor, LMHC, MA, ET, LPC
Verified Verified
Chatham, MA 02633 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
You are reeling from the results of this recent election, and are deeply impacted by Donald Trump being in office- again. Do you also suffer from fatigue, pain, or unexplained health issues? Have you been diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder, chronic Lyme disease, Long Covid, POTS or ME/CFS? I am here to BELIEVE you, support you, validate you, & guide you along whatever journey you are on. I believe that the mind, body, and spirit are interconnected & that therapy is just one element of healing. I use holistic & integrative modalities to help clients work through challenges while providing support and resources along the way.
You are reeling from the results of this recent election, and are deeply impacted by Donald Trump being in office- again. Do you also suffer from fatigue, pain, or unexplained health issues? Have you been diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder, chronic Lyme disease, Long Covid, POTS or ME/CFS? I am here to BELIEVE you, support you, validate you, & guide you along whatever journey you are on. I believe that the mind, body, and spirit are interconnected & that therapy is just one element of healing. I use holistic & integrative modalities to help clients work through challenges while providing support and resources along the way.
Carol J S Nickerson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Harwich, MA 02645
Waitlist for new clients
I work with people who are seeking help because they know that having a private supportive setting with a professional is their next step. They know it's a big decision and want the right match.
I work with people who are seeking help because they know that having a private supportive setting with a professional is their next step. They know it's a big decision and want the right match.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
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.