Lesbian Therapists in Somerville, MA

I have extensive experience working with adolescents, adults, and LGBTQIA+ folks of all ages. My specialties include gender/sexuality identity development, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, bereavement, communication, and relationship management.

I am a culturally competent psychologist with experience working with people from diverse backgrounds and religious communities. I provide a safe environment for you to explore your issues and develop concrete steps and plans to address the challenges in your life. Through a structured, collaborative approach we will work together to identify the important areas of growth for you as an individual and develop a proactive personal plan of emotional renewal and personal achievement.

When we're working together, you'll feel some challenge, but you'll also have my support while your life's improving. I'm inquisitive, thoughtful and thought-provoking; my clients often tease me about silly metaphors (see the pizza allegory on my website). All our work is personalized for you. As we work, we'll review and tweak together, so your therapy is both more satisfying and more effective.

***Not currently accepting new patients*** I am a psychologist, psychoanalyst, and former faculty member at Harvard Medical School, and have been in private practice in Harvard Square for 20 years. Most commonly, I work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma and borderline personality disorder -- from those who are severely affected by these conditions to those in less distress.

As a Harvard educated psychotherapist, I have drawn on twenty-five plus years of training and experience to build a multifaceted therapy practice in Cambridge, Ma. I specialize in the treatment of depression and anxiety in adults, adolescents, and couples. Also, I work with clients helping them address relationship and family issues, parenting concerns,and major life transitions. My approach is interactive and supportive and I encourage clients to utilize a wide range of community resources such as health and fitness programs,AA,and career networking groups.

I REGRET MY PRACTICE IS CURRENTLY FULL. We can all benefit from understanding ourselves a bit better. I offer a collaborative approach to therapy that emphasizes gaining a better understanding of your own unique emotional experiences, reactions, behaviors and motivations, and exploring how these patterns of responding to your world developed and evolved over time. Together we will sort through what is working and what is not working, replacing unhelpful habits, responses and interpretations with new helpful strategies, and strengthening adaptive skills you may already possess

At this time, I am not accepting new clients because my schedule is full. Please check back periodically to see if this message has changed. Thank you and be well. I offer support and guidance to empower the individual to overcome obstacles to success and improve quality of life by becoming more actively involved in pursuing life goals and making best choices even in the face of adversity.

I am engaged, focused, interactive, compassionate, direct, supportive and value humor. Creating safety through good rapport, support of your feelings/experiences is paramount. Bringing my curiosity & supporting yours, we bring awareness of what no longer serves you, along with new awareness and strategies in the service of change, growth & your living a more satisfying & meaningful life. I have trained extensively in trauma treatment, parts work, hypnosis, mindfulness, somatic therapy, intimate systems/couples therapy. My life & work have informed specialities in grief, acute/chronic illness, and the territory of end of life.

Seeking help is a sign of strength and wisdom, a courageous step! As a licensed Mental Health Counselor and Art Therapist specializing in working with women individually and in groups. I offer a trusting, supportive, compassionate, nonjudgmental, collaborative, and active environment assisting you towards balance and healing. Our therapeutic relationship will be based on your individuality, not a cookie cutter model, as I honor the whole self; heart, mind, body, soul, and spirit. We will explore your strengths and trust your instincts as we develop goals towards creating a life that is a true expression of your authentic self.

There is no "perfect" approach to making change, addressing life challenges, or reducing symptoms. My approach is intentionally eclectic and integrative, allowing for your unique strengths and struggles to guide our work. At the heart of my practice, is a strong appreciation for the importance of developing a safe, trusting, and collaborative therapeutic relationship. I will listen without judgment, offer feedback based on my knowledge and observations, and together, help formulate attainable goals for our work.

*NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*We all need support, guidance and inspiration on the journey of becoming who we most want to be. Issues that emerge in relationships often stem from a disconnect from the self. My hope is to support individuals in connecting to their own inner wisdom in attempt to live with authenticity. I specialize in work with sexuality and gender and see couples of any/all genders. I focus on communication, repair after betrayal, trust and intimacy. With compassion, I support clients in living their truths, understanding patterns, exploring different aspects of themselves and developing insight and awareness.

I believe every person has inner wisdom and the capacity for fulfillment in life. However, challenging events in the far or recent past can make this wisdom hard to access, or, at times, even imagine. Instead, you may experience anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or feelings of chronic stress. Using a collaborative, integrative approach I help you connect with your strengths, develop practical coping skills, and gain deep self-understanding and acceptance. In this way you can free yourself from self-limiting patterns and become more of who you want to be in your life.

UNFORTUNATELY, I DO NOT CURRENTLY HAVE OPENINGS FOR NEW CLIENTS (7/9/24). I WILL UPDATE HERE WHEN MY AVAILABILITY CHANGES. I am a clinical psychologist practicing in the heart of Harvard Square, helping graduate students, adults and couples to live their lives more fully and creatively. People describe me as a kind, welcoming, and thoughtful psychologist with a sense of humor and a practical and caring approach to psychotherapy. Over the past 30 years, I have worked privately and at local institutions, including Harvard University, Emerson College, Boston College, Tufts University, and Beth Israel Deaconess.

The ideal client is someone that is willing to put in the work. You must be willing to participate in your own therapy, as it is not a one-sided transaction. The trick with therapy is that the more willing you are to explore and share about yourself, the more beneficial it is to you. The journey is as important as the destination and the detours provide for some amazing insights. Consistency is also key. Think of therapy as another form of self-care. I provide a safe, comfortable space for people to explore and heal without judgement.

I love supporting clients in developing self-compassion, identifying and building on strengths, and learning new approaches to achieve a sense of well-being and peace. I have experience working with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, life transitions, social and communication challenges, gender and sexual identity, polyamory, and neurodivergence. My work is fueled by a belief that everyone is doing the best they can with the tools they've got. I use a collaborative approach that integrates a person's own wisdom and lived experience with my clinical background so that together we can come up with new ideas.

I have been working in the field for over 20 years with many diverse populations of people. I have enjoyed my work with children, adolescents, adults, families, couples, and groups. Over the years I have worked in agency settings, schools, as well as home-based work and privately. Currently my practice is focused on couples, families and parent guidance as well grief work with teenagers, and adults using expressive arts. I hope to help clients discover new ways of living their lives that are more in line with their hopes, desires, and ways they wish to be in this world.

I have over thirty years of experience providing therapy to adults of all ages. My style is warm, non-judgmental, respectful, and active. I use a blend of relational, mindfulness, psychodynamic and skills-based approaches to help you gain clarity and develop strategies to feel better. I am also trained in EMDR and sometimes incorporate those practices into my work with clients when needed. I am interested in seeing you as a whole person; understanding your experiences within your personal, cultural and social contexts; and supporting your strengths and resilience.

Not accepting new patients right now. With so much pressure to put our heads down, produce and consume, to fall in line and do what we’re ‘supposed to do,’ it can be hard to stop and calibrate. Therapy is a place to pause and to question, to take stock of what is causing suffering in your life and identify changes you may want to make, and to better understand yourself and your experience in the world.