Lesbian Therapists in Somerville, MA

Imagine feeling better. There are many routes to this. Together, we can figure out what path works for you. I am warm and can be funny if you like, but I take you very seriously and want you to feel better. Parents, children of aging parents, folks dealing with present day stress or trying to challenge old patterns, many will find that more is possible when you let a caring and skillful person hold some of your stuff with you. Together we can create a space of safety and trust where you can get in touch with vulnerable pieces of yourself that need some attention. I would be honored to share that space with you.

I am a licensed psychologist in Massachusetts and I provide individual therapy to adults. My areas of particular interest include: depression, anxiety, stress management, relational concerns and conflicts, gay/lesbian/bisexual issues, trauma and healing from traumatic experiences, veterans issues, and relational concerns and conflicts.

I believe there are many ways to bring about change, and work collaboratively with clients to identify the ways that will work best for them. My approach to therapy is integrative, incorporating relational, psychodynamic and strengths-based perspectives, as well as cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness-based interventions. I am committed to understanding clients within their cultural contexts, and pay close attention to the impact of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and, when relevant, religion on development and identity.

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.

In my 13 years of practice, I have found that self-compassion, meaningful relationships, and a sense of purpose are fundamental to well-being. However, the journey toward these elements can be limited by depression, anxiety, trauma, and difficult life transitions. I firmly believe that within each individual lies innate wisdom and expertise in their own experience and healing. My approach provides a warm and authentic space for us to delve into your experiences, thoughts, and emotions, empowering you to chart your unique path forward.

I provide individual therapy to anyone who is looking for help to cope with life's various twists and turns. I provide a judgement-free space and utilize an organic approach to gain an understanding of your specific life situations and stressors that are contributing to your current feelings. Together we will work quickly to alleviate uncomfortable symptoms and increase your happiness and life satisfaction. My focus is on helping you to make changes that will enhance the positives in your life and impact long term changes that will help you to move forward through life towards reaching your goals.

Have you been feeling sad, hopeless or as if life is overwhelming? Are you wondering if the anxiety and struggles of life will ever get better? I can help you focus on empowering yourself to make the best decisions for your life through hope, help and healing so that you can maintain a fulfilling and rewarding life even in the midst of varying challenges. I have skills in the areas related to depression, anxiety, other mood disorders, grief, suicidal thoughts, self harm, domestic violence and varying other traumas and experiences.

People often find themselves looking for a therapist when their suffering becomes overwhelming, when their lives shift in a way that is difficult to adjust to, or when external factors are simply too much to navigate. We can work together to help you get through stuck places, resist harmful narratives, and develop creative solutions that work for you. My approach is collaborative, warm and empathic, and my priority is to support your connections to people, ideas, and resources that support your efforts to live a satisfying and meaningful life.

Whether you seek healing or change in your life, such an endeavor is quite a burden to carry, and I hope to be someone with whom you can share the load. I help clients manage life's daily stressors, change maladaptive behaviors, navigate difficult relationships, tackle distressing thoughts, and better understand themselves. Above all, I strive to make my clients feel comfortable, supported, and respected. My experience ranges from treating individuals with severe mental illness, trauma, anxiety, and depression, to those who have a general dissatisfaction with their life.

I am a clinical social worker and sex therapist in Davis Square, Somerville with over 30 years of experience working with individuals and couples. I trained and worked for five years as a staff therapist at the Institute for Sexuality and Intimacy, formerly at McLean Hospital, Harvard Medical School. I also have expertise with eating disorders, anxiety, performance issues and more. Clients say I am warm, compassionate and practical, and provide a comfortable, relaxed and safe environment. My approach is eclectic; I collaborate with each client to find the right treatment approach uniquely tailored to his/her/their needs.

At Queer Therapy Boston, we are proud to be a small team of LGBTQIA+ identified therapists who care deeply about working with our own community of queer folks. Whether you are interested in exploring your identity, in the process of coming out, working on affirming your gender, or just interested in working with a therapist who 'gets' queerness while you focus on other aspects of your life, we're here for you. Our team of skilled therapists are trained to support you with a wide range of mental health challenges. We encourage you to reach out!

As a therapist at Queer Therapy Boston, I offer individual therapy to all humans with a social justice, anti-oppressive, intersectional lens. I am a member of the queer community, and I specialize in working with adults who are LGBTQIA+, transgender, non-binary, gender expansive, poly/non-monogamous, fat, disabled, neurodiverse, and/or chronically ill. I have experience working with folks around depression, grief, anxiety, OCD, trauma, complex trauma, personality disorders, addiction, identity exploration, incarceration, involvement with the justice system, and coping with life's general stress.

I take a comprehensive approach to helping my clients feel better. For many people, therapy is episodic. We arrive at therapy when we need to overcome a momentary setback, learn or re-learn how to manage negative feelings, work through paralyzing indecision, manage grief, and clarify our goals, among other reasons. I believe in supporting clients in finding their own inner guide, coping skills, community resources, and social supports so that their path to feeling better is in their own hands. I particularly enjoy helping couples better understand and communicate around feelings and behaviors.

Are you looking to live aligned with with your authentic self? Struggling with anxiety or depression? Facing loss, transition, or significant stressors? Moving through a period of emotional growth or transformation? Welcome to a safe and accepting space for you to be heard, seen and supported through life’s challenges. With openness, warmth, and curiosity I will guide you in exploring where you are struggling, feel stuck or support you in transition. I will listen, reflect, and coach. Together we will develop practical strategies to manage your current and future challenges, increase self-confidence and improve life satisfaction.

Feeling overwhelmed with juggling multiple stressors and different parts of your life? Coping with unexpected life changes is hard. Therapy can be a helpful avenue to help work through stressors and acknowledge parts of self that can be resilient even in times of significant stress. I am active and collaborative in my approach to therapy where I encourage the balance of acceptance and change. We will search for ways to integrate self-compassion while emphasizing action steps for shifting thoughts, behaviors and emotions to help reduce the current intensity of stressors.

I work with men who are feeling "off their game" and want to fulfill their personal and professional potential. Stuck in unhealthy habits? Repeating self-destructive patterns? Are you undermining your health and happiness? I give you accountability and support to make a change in how you take care of yourself. Stop beating yourself up. Start getting control of what really matters.

Hi, I’m Emma. I'm a queer, gender-affirming, poly-inclusive therapist. I’ve been the trusted guide for many people looking to make meaningful change in their life, and I’d love to help you too. I enjoy working with emotionally and erotically expansive people, polyamorous folks, and non-monogamous relationships. You can look to me for help discovering what motivates you, what will help you grow, what invisible scripts and stories have been holding you back and what identity feels most true. We will work together on the hard questions, the uncomfortable feelings, the painful narratives.

Hi and thanks for visiting my profile. It's a huge step to reach out to a therapist for help. Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, especially since most of us are doing so during a time of stress or crisis. Whether you are coping with loss, depression, anxiety, trauma or adjusting to changes in health, school or career, I can help. I can help you develop a plan to implement positive changes for the quality of life you deserve.

Have you lost someone close to you, whether through divorce, a breakup, or death, and find your grief taking over your life? Are you questioning your sexual orientation or gender? Are you experiencing post-traumatic stress symptoms? You don't have to do it alone. I work collaboratively and compassionately with my clients to help them come to some kind of peace with whatever they're struggling with. I believe that everyone has a strong inner core that can get eclipsed by traumas both large and small. Together you and I would work to find and reclaim that core.