Female Therapists in Reading, MA
My approach to therapy is direct and interactive. I believe that with a commitment to change, my clients can achieve a balanced and fulfilling life. Through collaborative relationships with my clients, I have helped people reach their goals in a safe and supportive environment. I have been in practice for over 9 years.
My approach to therapy is direct and interactive. I believe that with a commitment to change, my clients can achieve a balanced and fulfilling life. Through collaborative relationships with my clients, I have helped people reach their goals in a safe and supportive environment. I have been in practice for over 9 years.
DJS Psychiatry and Services LLC
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCSW, LADCI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Reading, MA 01867 (Online Only)
My name is Silvia Pisiano and I am a licensed counselor. I am currently Licensed in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. I am passionate about reaching out to all client. At DJS Psychiatry, we offer comprehensive care to children, adult and older adult. We offer Psychotherapy, Medication management, TMS in Reading Location, Coaching e.t.c. Call us at 8333947998 or directly at 978
My name is Silvia Pisiano and I am a licensed counselor. I am currently Licensed in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. I am passionate about reaching out to all client. At DJS Psychiatry, we offer comprehensive care to children, adult and older adult. We offer Psychotherapy, Medication management, TMS in Reading Location, Coaching e.t.c. Call us at 8333947998 or directly at 978
Wendy L Moore
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Reading, MA 01867
Waitlist for new clients
I am a marriage and family therapist who works with individuals, couples and families from a narrative perspective. I believe clients have rich stories to tell about who they are and wish to be, what values they hold, and how to move through their lives in preferred ways. However, sometimes problems get in their way. I believe clients are the experts of their lives and I see people as separate from these problems. I practice from a collaborative, strength-based perspective which is client-centered.
I am a marriage and family therapist who works with individuals, couples and families from a narrative perspective. I believe clients have rich stories to tell about who they are and wish to be, what values they hold, and how to move through their lives in preferred ways. However, sometimes problems get in their way. I believe clients are the experts of their lives and I see people as separate from these problems. I practice from a collaborative, strength-based perspective which is client-centered.
I devote a portion of my practice to the needs of adolescent girls and young women.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with many years of experience. I provide psychotherapy to adolescent girls, young women and adults. My goal is to provide a safe, caring, and supportive environment to help my clients develop solutions to their distress, build confidence and develop a healthy sense of self.
I devote a portion of my practice to the needs of adolescent girls and young women.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with many years of experience. I provide psychotherapy to adolescent girls, young women and adults. My goal is to provide a safe, caring, and supportive environment to help my clients develop solutions to their distress, build confidence and develop a healthy sense of self.
Kelin Dickerson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Reading, MA 01867
Waitlist for new clients
Starting therapy can be intimidating and why it is vital to find a therapist with whom you feel comfortable and safe. I view each person or family I work with as individuals and incorporate how relationships and environment impact daily functioning. The priority in treatment is supporting you to increase self-care, self-love, and guide you towards wellness and healing. As a LMFT I have had the opportunity to work with a myriad of mental health needs focusing on anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life stage changes, and the LGBT+ community.
Starting therapy can be intimidating and why it is vital to find a therapist with whom you feel comfortable and safe. I view each person or family I work with as individuals and incorporate how relationships and environment impact daily functioning. The priority in treatment is supporting you to increase self-care, self-love, and guide you towards wellness and healing. As a LMFT I have had the opportunity to work with a myriad of mental health needs focusing on anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life stage changes, and the LGBT+ community.
Melissa Koster- Intuitive Soul Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Reading, MA 01867 (Online Only)
I believe that warmth, openness, and humor will help to build a comfortable, trusting relationship where we can be empowered to work on your goals with conscious intent using a treatment approach that works best. I specialize in working with young children to young adults, focusing on stress, anxiety, depression, attentional difficulties, attachment, and life transitions my years of school counseling has prepared me to provide individual and family therapy utilizing a variety of techniques that best fit your needs. I have experience in CBT, DBT, skill building, intuitive , mindfulness and parent coaching.
I believe that warmth, openness, and humor will help to build a comfortable, trusting relationship where we can be empowered to work on your goals with conscious intent using a treatment approach that works best. I specialize in working with young children to young adults, focusing on stress, anxiety, depression, attentional difficulties, attachment, and life transitions my years of school counseling has prepared me to provide individual and family therapy utilizing a variety of techniques that best fit your needs. I have experience in CBT, DBT, skill building, intuitive , mindfulness and parent coaching.
Aimee Mills-Viscovich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW, MA
Verified Verified
Reading, MA 01867 (Online Only)
I am so glad you’re here! My name is Aimee and being a therapist is one of my many labels. I am female, cisgender, queer, and neurodiverse. Because of my lived experiences, I deeply understand the need for therapists in the LGBTQIA+ communities. I am happy to fulfill a piece of that need by focusing my therapy practice on individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+. This includes expansive gender identities and sexual orientations. Many clients I serve identify as Non-Binary, Trans, Bisexual, Asexual, Lesbian, and Polyamorous.
I am so glad you’re here! My name is Aimee and being a therapist is one of my many labels. I am female, cisgender, queer, and neurodiverse. Because of my lived experiences, I deeply understand the need for therapists in the LGBTQIA+ communities. I am happy to fulfill a piece of that need by focusing my therapy practice on individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+. This includes expansive gender identities and sexual orientations. Many clients I serve identify as Non-Binary, Trans, Bisexual, Asexual, Lesbian, and Polyamorous.
Emily Harlan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Reading, MA 01867 (Online Only)
Are you someone who struggles with anxiety or sadness? Are you feeling overwhelmed in a new phase of life? Would you like to feel more in control and empowered in how you navigate life challenges and in your connections with others? If you are a person who is dealing with stress, anxiety, isolation, life changes or relationship dynamics that are creating difficulties in your life, you are in the right place.
Are you someone who struggles with anxiety or sadness? Are you feeling overwhelmed in a new phase of life? Would you like to feel more in control and empowered in how you navigate life challenges and in your connections with others? If you are a person who is dealing with stress, anxiety, isolation, life changes or relationship dynamics that are creating difficulties in your life, you are in the right place.
Renee Sacks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Reading, MA 01867 (Online Only)
Are you suffering with anxiety, intense stress, a mood disorder, medical issues, or difficulties adjusting to life changes? Are you a parent of a child or teenager and need guidance, education and support? I will work collaboratively with you, teaching new tools to help manage and decrease symptoms and improve your health. Finding a therapist can take time as it is a very personal process. It is important to get a sense that we could work well together. I encourage you to contact me if you are interested in learning more about my practice.
Are you suffering with anxiety, intense stress, a mood disorder, medical issues, or difficulties adjusting to life changes? Are you a parent of a child or teenager and need guidance, education and support? I will work collaboratively with you, teaching new tools to help manage and decrease symptoms and improve your health. Finding a therapist can take time as it is a very personal process. It is important to get a sense that we could work well together. I encourage you to contact me if you are interested in learning more about my practice.
You’re good at so many things, but you struggle in relationships, with confidence in who you are, or managing grief. Therapy will help you tap into your natural ability for deep connection, inner strength, and healing. Perhaps in Relationships- you struggle with communication, boundaries, or you keep getting stuck in the same patterns? In Identity- you know your worth, but have trouble with your self-esteem? In Grief- you get overwhelmed, and don’t know where to start to feel better? You're ready to master relationships, heal, and be unapologetically yourself.
You’re good at so many things, but you struggle in relationships, with confidence in who you are, or managing grief. Therapy will help you tap into your natural ability for deep connection, inner strength, and healing. Perhaps in Relationships- you struggle with communication, boundaries, or you keep getting stuck in the same patterns? In Identity- you know your worth, but have trouble with your self-esteem? In Grief- you get overwhelmed, and don’t know where to start to feel better? You're ready to master relationships, heal, and be unapologetically yourself.
As a licensed therapist experienced in the treatment of children, family, and adult issues, I utilize my training to offer diverse approaches to address each person's unique struggles. I am dedicated to the well being of each of my clients and provide individualized compassionate care, and work to help each client improve their life within the context of his/her life values.
As a licensed therapist experienced in the treatment of children, family, and adult issues, I utilize my training to offer diverse approaches to address each person's unique struggles. I am dedicated to the well being of each of my clients and provide individualized compassionate care, and work to help each client improve their life within the context of his/her life values.
Lexi Mastrangelo
Counselor, LMHC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Reading, MA 01867
Waitlist for new clients
You deserve to feel strong, confident, and beautiful- but for many women and teens, anxiety, depression, or trauma can lead to feeling lost, misunderstood, or stuck in negative patterns. Maybe you aren't who you used to be and want to find your inner strength and confidence in order to build positive, healthy connections. You want to manage stress without feeling completely overwhelmed and find strategies that actually work to reduce sadness and anxiety. If you're looking for some guidance on how to get there, give me a call. My clients find success in learning to trust themselves and make choices they can feel good about.
You deserve to feel strong, confident, and beautiful- but for many women and teens, anxiety, depression, or trauma can lead to feeling lost, misunderstood, or stuck in negative patterns. Maybe you aren't who you used to be and want to find your inner strength and confidence in order to build positive, healthy connections. You want to manage stress without feeling completely overwhelmed and find strategies that actually work to reduce sadness and anxiety. If you're looking for some guidance on how to get there, give me a call. My clients find success in learning to trust themselves and make choices they can feel good about.
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!
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!
As a psychotherapist, I join my clients in their journey. I emphasize on what one can do, as opposed to pathologizing what one can’t”.
As a psychotherapist, I join my clients in their journey. I emphasize on what one can do, as opposed to pathologizing what one can’t”.
Unfortunately, I am unable to accept new patients at this time. Welcome, my name is Maureen Kenny-Woodworth and I have been practicing psychotherapy for 25 years. It is my goal to assist you in reaching your goals! Congratulations on taking the first step, I know it can be intimidating to talk to someone about your concerns. It would be my pleasure to work with you in creating a comfortable safe place to reflect inward.
Unfortunately, I am unable to accept new patients at this time. Welcome, my name is Maureen Kenny-Woodworth and I have been practicing psychotherapy for 25 years. It is my goal to assist you in reaching your goals! Congratulations on taking the first step, I know it can be intimidating to talk to someone about your concerns. It would be my pleasure to work with you in creating a comfortable safe place to reflect inward.
Esther Ruth Friedman
Counselor, MA, LMHC, EXP TX
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Reading, MA 01867 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in relationship trauma, particularly cult recovery, with adults. I work with people who are gentle souls, have been called "too sensitive" and simply find this world hard to navigate. Our society sometimes turns sensitivity & thoughtfulness into pathologies. If you're empathic and contemplative, not only is there nothing wrong with you, we need more of you!
I specialize in relationship trauma, particularly cult recovery, with adults. I work with people who are gentle souls, have been called "too sensitive" and simply find this world hard to navigate. Our society sometimes turns sensitivity & thoughtfulness into pathologies. If you're empathic and contemplative, not only is there nothing wrong with you, we need more of you!
Many of our problems can stem from our perceptions and distorted thinking. People are able to survive and conquer so much more then they believe is true. I have twenty years of experience as a therapist with a wide range of issues. My approach is more eclectic as I believe that different people require different approaches. However, my background and schooling focused on marriage and family therapy. Also, I use a lot from cognitive behavioral therapy which focuses on a lot of our faulty perceptions. We live in such a fast paced society that we often just need to simplify.
Many of our problems can stem from our perceptions and distorted thinking. People are able to survive and conquer so much more then they believe is true. I have twenty years of experience as a therapist with a wide range of issues. My approach is more eclectic as I believe that different people require different approaches. However, my background and schooling focused on marriage and family therapy. Also, I use a lot from cognitive behavioral therapy which focuses on a lot of our faulty perceptions. We live in such a fast paced society that we often just need to simplify.
Sometimes we all become overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, don't understand our feelings, struggle in relationships, or simply feel stuck. I offer a safe and supportive environment, to assist you in exploring feelings, difficulties, things that block you from being happy, and loving yourself. I understand one of the most important parts of therapy is to feel a safe and supportive connection with your therapist. I would be honored to journey with you on the path to change and getting to know the person you are created to be.
Sometimes we all become overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, don't understand our feelings, struggle in relationships, or simply feel stuck. I offer a safe and supportive environment, to assist you in exploring feelings, difficulties, things that block you from being happy, and loving yourself. I understand one of the most important parts of therapy is to feel a safe and supportive connection with your therapist. I would be honored to journey with you on the path to change and getting to know the person you are created to be.
Immediate Availability M-Th for telehealth only. Being a parent is hard, even under the best of circumstances. When you have a child struggling with mental health, the job can become even harder. You might find yourself feeling scared or overwhelmed, having lots of questions but finding few answers. The good news is that you and your child don't have to go through this alone- I'm here to help. As a clinician, I know that the effects of mental health are felt far beyond the individual. Though I work with children and adolescents, I believe in having a collaborative relationship with all members of the family.
Immediate Availability M-Th for telehealth only. Being a parent is hard, even under the best of circumstances. When you have a child struggling with mental health, the job can become even harder. You might find yourself feeling scared or overwhelmed, having lots of questions but finding few answers. The good news is that you and your child don't have to go through this alone- I'm here to help. As a clinician, I know that the effects of mental health are felt far beyond the individual. Though I work with children and adolescents, I believe in having a collaborative relationship with all members of the family.
In life we all experience challenges and difficult situations, or find ourselves seeking to create change in order to live our best life. I am a trauma informed psychotherapist experienced in working with children, adolescents, adults,and families who seek to resolve issues and problems stemming from daily stressors, anxiety and depression, life transitions, mental illness, traumatic experiences, grief and loss, and family conflict. I understand the importance of meeting my clients where they are, and use a strength based and solution focused approach to help clients achieve their goals and live a happier and more hopeful life.
In life we all experience challenges and difficult situations, or find ourselves seeking to create change in order to live our best life. I am a trauma informed psychotherapist experienced in working with children, adolescents, adults,and families who seek to resolve issues and problems stemming from daily stressors, anxiety and depression, life transitions, mental illness, traumatic experiences, grief and loss, and family conflict. I understand the importance of meeting my clients where they are, and use a strength based and solution focused approach to help clients achieve their goals and live a happier and more hopeful life.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.