Depression Therapists in South Boston, MA
If you are struggling with life issues or stressors and would like to talk with someone who can assist you to grow with these challenges or if you have depression or anxiety and aren’t sure if you would benefit from talk psychotherapy and/or medication I would be happy to help you. I have been a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Mental Health for over 35 years. I provide consultation and relational talk psychotherapy to individuals of 14 years and older. Also I provide medication consultation and management for patients who may need medication in addition to therapy. Its important you find someone you are comfortable working with.
If you are struggling with life issues or stressors and would like to talk with someone who can assist you to grow with these challenges or if you have depression or anxiety and aren’t sure if you would benefit from talk psychotherapy and/or medication I would be happy to help you. I have been a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Mental Health for over 35 years. I provide consultation and relational talk psychotherapy to individuals of 14 years and older. Also I provide medication consultation and management for patients who may need medication in addition to therapy. Its important you find someone you are comfortable working with.
Accepting new clients! We all go through phases in life. Some days are sunny and some others with a lot of rain and storm. Anxiety, depression,life transitions,pre-postpartum anxiety& depression, difficulty focusing, and relationship problems with loved ones and/or in a professional setting are only a few of the problems every person deals in their life at some point. Even though they are part of our nature, these symptoms could be very overwhelming.
Accepting new clients! We all go through phases in life. Some days are sunny and some others with a lot of rain and storm. Anxiety, depression,life transitions,pre-postpartum anxiety& depression, difficulty focusing, and relationship problems with loved ones and/or in a professional setting are only a few of the problems every person deals in their life at some point. Even though they are part of our nature, these symptoms could be very overwhelming.
Kat Thompson is a Licensed Certified Social Worker with experience helping all age ranges address challenges and adapt using healthy coping strategies. She is passionate, empathetic, and creative in finding individualized treatments for her clients. Kat specializes in anxiety, depression, eating disorders, PTSD, trauma, and major life transitions.
Kat Thompson is a Licensed Certified Social Worker with experience helping all age ranges address challenges and adapt using healthy coping strategies. She is passionate, empathetic, and creative in finding individualized treatments for her clients. Kat specializes in anxiety, depression, eating disorders, PTSD, trauma, and major life transitions.
Amber Wicelinski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
South Boston, MA 02127 (Online Only)
Life is sometimes overwhelming and therapy can help create possibilities! I am here to support you in identifying what is making you feel stuck and work with you to become the best version of yourself. I offer a warm and compassionate place for clients to talk about their pain and feel understood. I work with teens, college students and young adults experiencing depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, family and personal relationship difficulties, and academic or occupational stress. I also provide clinical supervision for LCSW and LICSW therapists focused on clinical work with children, adolescents and young adults.
Life is sometimes overwhelming and therapy can help create possibilities! I am here to support you in identifying what is making you feel stuck and work with you to become the best version of yourself. I offer a warm and compassionate place for clients to talk about their pain and feel understood. I work with teens, college students and young adults experiencing depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, family and personal relationship difficulties, and academic or occupational stress. I also provide clinical supervision for LCSW and LICSW therapists focused on clinical work with children, adolescents and young adults.
I get it, life can throw curveballs. Whether you're a survivor of trauma, or someone fighting against the weight of depression and anxiety, your pain is valid, and you're not alone. I've been in your shoes, and I've seen firsthand the resilience that lies within us. I'm Terri and can be your ally in overcoming life's toughest battles. As a fellow Marine Corps Veteran and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I'm dedicated to helping you conquer trauma, PTSD, depression, anger, and anxiety. I also work with couples.
I get it, life can throw curveballs. Whether you're a survivor of trauma, or someone fighting against the weight of depression and anxiety, your pain is valid, and you're not alone. I've been in your shoes, and I've seen firsthand the resilience that lies within us. I'm Terri and can be your ally in overcoming life's toughest battles. As a fellow Marine Corps Veteran and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I'm dedicated to helping you conquer trauma, PTSD, depression, anger, and anxiety. I also work with couples.
Emily Serge
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Boston, MA 02127 (Online Only)
I specialize in helping adolescents and young adults tackle issues such as anxiety, depression, stress management, and self-esteem concerns.
Accepting New Patients! I am dedicated to supporting teens, college-aged students, and young adults as they navigate the complexities of growing up. This stage of life can be incredibly rewarding but also filled with challenges like academic pressure, identity exploration, and interpersonal relationships. My goal is to provide a safe environment where you can express yourself freely and openly.
I specialize in helping adolescents and young adults tackle issues such as anxiety, depression, stress management, and self-esteem concerns.
Accepting New Patients! I am dedicated to supporting teens, college-aged students, and young adults as they navigate the complexities of growing up. This stage of life can be incredibly rewarding but also filled with challenges like academic pressure, identity exploration, and interpersonal relationships. My goal is to provide a safe environment where you can express yourself freely and openly.
Tabitha Doniger, LMHC
Counselor, LMHC, SAC, MEd
Verified Verified
South Boston, MA 02127 (Online Only)
I specialize in stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, women's issues, and coping skills.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Mental Health Clinician (LMHC) with a passion in helping individuals in their journey to positive self-growth. I am a client-centered therapist who supports adults, 18 years of age and older. I am here to listen from an unbiased, non-judgmental space, learn about you, your values and what your wishes are to improve your life. I provide interventions and support based in mindfulness, life coaching, and cognitive behavioral techniques, all of which will improve your confidence and your compassion for yourself and increase your resilience to cope with any challenges you are facing.
I specialize in stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, women's issues, and coping skills.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Mental Health Clinician (LMHC) with a passion in helping individuals in their journey to positive self-growth. I am a client-centered therapist who supports adults, 18 years of age and older. I am here to listen from an unbiased, non-judgmental space, learn about you, your values and what your wishes are to improve your life. I provide interventions and support based in mindfulness, life coaching, and cognitive behavioral techniques, all of which will improve your confidence and your compassion for yourself and increase your resilience to cope with any challenges you are facing.
depression, anxiety disorders, substance misuse, or family communication challenges).
Doc Wayne is a Boston-based, award-winning mental health provider leading the field of sport-based therapy. We provide training, tools, and services that address emotional, behavioral, traumatic, racial, gender, and cultural-based barriers by providing equitable access to better mental health for all. Since 2010, Doc Wayne has expanded to serve over 2,500 youth and adults each week through programs including Chalk Talk Group Therapy, Therapeutic Recess, and the Community Clinic. Each of our programs is designed to assist youth and adults with different mental health needs, ensuring they have the best quality support available.
depression, anxiety disorders, substance misuse, or family communication challenges).
Doc Wayne is a Boston-based, award-winning mental health provider leading the field of sport-based therapy. We provide training, tools, and services that address emotional, behavioral, traumatic, racial, gender, and cultural-based barriers by providing equitable access to better mental health for all. Since 2010, Doc Wayne has expanded to serve over 2,500 youth and adults each week through programs including Chalk Talk Group Therapy, Therapeutic Recess, and the Community Clinic. Each of our programs is designed to assist youth and adults with different mental health needs, ensuring they have the best quality support available.
Evelyn Dougherty
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Boston, MA 02127
If your in emotional pain, (anxiety, depression, isolation, fear or loneliness) the key is not to be alone with it.
Welcome, I'm Evelyn Dougherty and I've been a practicing therapist for over 30 years. I currently have openings in my practice - individual, couples, family and group work (which includes a couples group) Whether your in emotional pain from a loss, a break up, relationship stress, raising children, caring for older parents, health issues or challenges at work - I will work with you to create new responses that build your relationships and bring you closer and more intimate with the people in your life.
If your in emotional pain, (anxiety, depression, isolation, fear or loneliness) the key is not to be alone with it.
Welcome, I'm Evelyn Dougherty and I've been a practicing therapist for over 30 years. I currently have openings in my practice - individual, couples, family and group work (which includes a couples group) Whether your in emotional pain from a loss, a break up, relationship stress, raising children, caring for older parents, health issues or challenges at work - I will work with you to create new responses that build your relationships and bring you closer and more intimate with the people in your life.
Melissa Nauman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Boston, MA 02127 (Online Only)
Accepting new clients. People make the decision to engage in therapy for a multitude of reasons, all of which are valid. Some people may be ambivalent about making changes in their lives, while others might feel eager and ready to start the process. Regardless of where you find yourself on that continuum, I am here to support you. Although my background has mainly been focused around eating and body image, I see clients who are experiencing a variety of concerns: relationship issues, anxiety/ depression, life transitions, unhappiness, etc.
Accepting new clients. People make the decision to engage in therapy for a multitude of reasons, all of which are valid. Some people may be ambivalent about making changes in their lives, while others might feel eager and ready to start the process. Regardless of where you find yourself on that continuum, I am here to support you. Although my background has mainly been focused around eating and body image, I see clients who are experiencing a variety of concerns: relationship issues, anxiety/ depression, life transitions, unhappiness, etc.
I utilize a mixture of therapeutic approaches to help address individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, daily personal performance, adjustments and/or life transitions (relationship, career, other), depression, and insomnia.
William Arthur Ward once said, "We can choose to throw stones, to stumble on them, to climb over them, or to build with them." The passion I carry for the therapeutic process is not only founded on my training and education but also my personal experience. I have faith in one's capacity for growth that comes from the willingness to be honest and courage to face difficult issues. In this life we will encounter many stones in our path. It is up to each individual to choose what they will do with them.
I utilize a mixture of therapeutic approaches to help address individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, daily personal performance, adjustments and/or life transitions (relationship, career, other), depression, and insomnia.
William Arthur Ward once said, "We can choose to throw stones, to stumble on them, to climb over them, or to build with them." The passion I carry for the therapeutic process is not only founded on my training and education but also my personal experience. I have faith in one's capacity for growth that comes from the willingness to be honest and courage to face difficult issues. In this life we will encounter many stones in our path. It is up to each individual to choose what they will do with them.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
South Boston, MA 02127 (Online Only)
In my practice, I guide clients through life transitions, anxiety, and depression.
Accepting new clients! I am so glad you’re here. My goal is to offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can share your inner world. I believe in compassionate support and collaboration, helping you find clarity and healing at your own pace. I use evidence-based practices (DBT, CBT) & IFS to help you develop tools to improve your experience of your life. I also utilize Liberation Health Theory to unlearn harmful societal messages. Humor is part of my approach to keep sessions relaxed and engaging. Nobody wants to feel like they’re talking to a wall! I show up authentically in sessions and hope you feel comfortable doing the same.
In my practice, I guide clients through life transitions, anxiety, and depression.
Accepting new clients! I am so glad you’re here. My goal is to offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can share your inner world. I believe in compassionate support and collaboration, helping you find clarity and healing at your own pace. I use evidence-based practices (DBT, CBT) & IFS to help you develop tools to improve your experience of your life. I also utilize Liberation Health Theory to unlearn harmful societal messages. Humor is part of my approach to keep sessions relaxed and engaging. Nobody wants to feel like they’re talking to a wall! I show up authentically in sessions and hope you feel comfortable doing the same.
Lily Hall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Boston, MA 02127 (Online Only)
I believe everyone deserves a warm, safe space to process life's experiences, so that is what I strive to provide! I specialize in supporting young adults, adults, and college students to compassionately navigate their inner world- working through things like anxiety, depression, trauma, life stressors/transitions, self worth, identity, and relationships. I support my clients in learning to connect to their emotions, understanding how external experiences have shaped internal patterns, healing wounds of the past, finding effective coping strategies, and working towards self-acceptance to create meaningful change.
I believe everyone deserves a warm, safe space to process life's experiences, so that is what I strive to provide! I specialize in supporting young adults, adults, and college students to compassionately navigate their inner world- working through things like anxiety, depression, trauma, life stressors/transitions, self worth, identity, and relationships. I support my clients in learning to connect to their emotions, understanding how external experiences have shaped internal patterns, healing wounds of the past, finding effective coping strategies, and working towards self-acceptance to create meaningful change.
My focus is on depression, anxiety, and the impacts of childhood/lifetime trauma.
Are you tired of living life in autopilot? Are you sick of the mundane routine that has become your day to day? Do you find yourself feeling alone or unable to connect with others? Therapy offers a chance to change things up. Each is its own little safe haven designed to release difficult emotions and gain different perspectives from the one that keeps us stuck. Let me help you clear out the cobwebs of your life! My goal is to create a warm environment that fosters real human connection that leaves you feeling like you are part of something bigger than yourself.
My focus is on depression, anxiety, and the impacts of childhood/lifetime trauma.
Are you tired of living life in autopilot? Are you sick of the mundane routine that has become your day to day? Do you find yourself feeling alone or unable to connect with others? Therapy offers a chance to change things up. Each is its own little safe haven designed to release difficult emotions and gain different perspectives from the one that keeps us stuck. Let me help you clear out the cobwebs of your life! My goal is to create a warm environment that fosters real human connection that leaves you feeling like you are part of something bigger than yourself.
Accepting New Clients via Telehealth! Anxiety, depression and relationship issues are common experiences that can impact our ability to feel like ourselves and live at our best capacity. Often these issues are rooted in hard life experiences or the accumulating stressors of today's world. Working from a person-centered and solution-focused approach I support my clients by helping them find connections between their feelings, thoughts and actions. I strive to create powerful therapeutic relationships as I believe this is the foundation of a successful healing alliance.
Accepting New Clients via Telehealth! Anxiety, depression and relationship issues are common experiences that can impact our ability to feel like ourselves and live at our best capacity. Often these issues are rooted in hard life experiences or the accumulating stressors of today's world. Working from a person-centered and solution-focused approach I support my clients by helping them find connections between their feelings, thoughts and actions. I strive to create powerful therapeutic relationships as I believe this is the foundation of a successful healing alliance.
Michael Ruben Couples Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, BCD
Verified Verified
South Boston, MA 02127
Individual specialties include the treatment of anxiety, work-life balance, depression and OCD.
For couples therapy, I work to enhance your connection, resolve conflicts, improve communication, cultivate trust and intimacy, enhance sexual chemistry and romance, and become more compassionate partners. Recovery from affairs and pre-marital counseling are further specializations. I consult to individuals around stress, anxiety, low self-esteem or relationship issues. I provide a comfortable environment to explore your thoughts and feelings. I listen attentively and, more importantly, I provide you with insight, guidance, and skills to effectively make the changes you desire. In person or telehealth sessions are available.
Individual specialties include the treatment of anxiety, work-life balance, depression and OCD.
For couples therapy, I work to enhance your connection, resolve conflicts, improve communication, cultivate trust and intimacy, enhance sexual chemistry and romance, and become more compassionate partners. Recovery from affairs and pre-marital counseling are further specializations. I consult to individuals around stress, anxiety, low self-esteem or relationship issues. I provide a comfortable environment to explore your thoughts and feelings. I listen attentively and, more importantly, I provide you with insight, guidance, and skills to effectively make the changes you desire. In person or telehealth sessions are available.
Samantha Ueberroth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
South Boston, MA 02127 (Online Only)
Accepting New Clients for Individual, Couples & Family Counseling! Accepting BCBS in MA. Samantha Ueberroth is a LCSW in New York and LICSW in MA with Therapy Together, LCSW, PLLC. Samantha has expertise working with adults, millennials, and older adults and is passionate about empowering and supporting her clients in their journey to becoming their most authentic, confident selves. She specializes in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, coping with grief and loss, coping with life changes, family conflicts, relationship issues, self-esteem, and stress management.
Accepting New Clients for Individual, Couples & Family Counseling! Accepting BCBS in MA. Samantha Ueberroth is a LCSW in New York and LICSW in MA with Therapy Together, LCSW, PLLC. Samantha has expertise working with adults, millennials, and older adults and is passionate about empowering and supporting her clients in their journey to becoming their most authentic, confident selves. She specializes in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, coping with grief and loss, coping with life changes, family conflicts, relationship issues, self-esteem, and stress management.
I provide outpatient counseling to individuals, couples, and families dealing with a diverse array of issues including but not limited to trauma, grief and loss, substance use and abuse, anxiety and mood disorders, relationship issues, stress management, eating disorders, academic / career counseling,and general crisis intervention.I have over 20 yrs experience in the mental health field in a variety of settings and choose treatment techniques / modalities on a case by case basis in order to facilitate effective individualized treatment. I also assist with referrals for additional services such as medication management as indicated.
I provide outpatient counseling to individuals, couples, and families dealing with a diverse array of issues including but not limited to trauma, grief and loss, substance use and abuse, anxiety and mood disorders, relationship issues, stress management, eating disorders, academic / career counseling,and general crisis intervention.I have over 20 yrs experience in the mental health field in a variety of settings and choose treatment techniques / modalities on a case by case basis in order to facilitate effective individualized treatment. I also assist with referrals for additional services such as medication management as indicated.
At some point, we all experience difficulties and unpleasant emotions in life. I help clients to learn how to cope with family changes, life transitions, loss, school and work stressors and help develop meaningful relationships through exploring relationship patterns. To meet the individual needs of each client, I empower them to gain self-awareness of their thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Together we identify their personal strengths, practice mindfulness, and develop coping strategies that can be utilized daily.
At some point, we all experience difficulties and unpleasant emotions in life. I help clients to learn how to cope with family changes, life transitions, loss, school and work stressors and help develop meaningful relationships through exploring relationship patterns. To meet the individual needs of each client, I empower them to gain self-awareness of their thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Together we identify their personal strengths, practice mindfulness, and develop coping strategies that can be utilized daily.
Active in approach, transparent in nature and collaborative in style, my practice will validate all it has taken for you to arrive at my door. Then begins the process of crafting a clear pathway towards a different experience of self. Supporting individuals and families in acquiring and sustaining the real skills necessary for positive behavioral change is what I do best, be it in my Cambridge office or in the front room of your home.
Active in approach, transparent in nature and collaborative in style, my practice will validate all it has taken for you to arrive at my door. Then begins the process of crafting a clear pathway towards a different experience of self. Supporting individuals and families in acquiring and sustaining the real skills necessary for positive behavioral change is what I do best, be it in my Cambridge office or in the front room of your home.
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.