Marriage Counseling Therapists in Suffolk County, MA
, within family and friendships, dating, marriage, divorce, parenting, etc), healing from trauma & significant stress, identity development & sexual orientation, mindful living, and cultivating self-compassion.
Creating a safe, warm, active and collaborative therapeutic environment is core to my treatment approach that focuses on helping clients explore their experiences, perspectives, and personal identities, as well as develop insight, find healing, improve relationships, and experience personal growth and empowerment. I respect and value the diversity of each client, focus on their unique social and cultural context, and believe each therapeutic relationship takes a different path depending on these factors. I enjoy working with a range of clients, including adults and students. Currently offering in-person and video-counseling.
, within family and friendships, dating, marriage, divorce, parenting, etc), healing from trauma & significant stress, identity development & sexual orientation, mindful living, and cultivating self-compassion.
Creating a safe, warm, active and collaborative therapeutic environment is core to my treatment approach that focuses on helping clients explore their experiences, perspectives, and personal identities, as well as develop insight, find healing, improve relationships, and experience personal growth and empowerment. I respect and value the diversity of each client, focus on their unique social and cultural context, and believe each therapeutic relationship takes a different path depending on these factors. I enjoy working with a range of clients, including adults and students. Currently offering in-person and video-counseling.
Are you two feeling stuck in Life or in your Relationship? Perhaps an issue arose that you are having difficulties working through? I work with All Adult Couples & Individuals (Age 20 to Age 80+) who are experiencing General Anxiety & Social Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, OCD, and Grief/Loss, around Life circumstances and transitions, such as Career, Family, and Romanitc Relationships. I can help you Grieve major Life Losses: Parents, Siblings, Children, Infidelity, Marriage & Relationships, Careers, Pets, and Homes. I work with Clients of all Ethnicities, Heterosexual, LGBTQ, and Interracial Couples.
Are you two feeling stuck in Life or in your Relationship? Perhaps an issue arose that you are having difficulties working through? I work with All Adult Couples & Individuals (Age 20 to Age 80+) who are experiencing General Anxiety & Social Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, OCD, and Grief/Loss, around Life circumstances and transitions, such as Career, Family, and Romanitc Relationships. I can help you Grieve major Life Losses: Parents, Siblings, Children, Infidelity, Marriage & Relationships, Careers, Pets, and Homes. I work with Clients of all Ethnicities, Heterosexual, LGBTQ, and Interracial Couples.
Ana M Hernandez
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Roxbury, MA 02132 (Online Only)
We learn, grow, and work through life’s problems within the context of our relationships. I am trained to treat emotional challenges and behavioral problems within the context of marriage, couples, and family systems. Whether it is the lack of support from our parents or our partners, unresolved trauma, persistent anxiety or depression, or the desire to live more authentically with those closest to us, embarking on a path toward healing is a courageous first step. As you embark on this path, you will learn to communicate more authentically, feel more centered, and develop multiple ways of dealing with life’s challenges.
We learn, grow, and work through life’s problems within the context of our relationships. I am trained to treat emotional challenges and behavioral problems within the context of marriage, couples, and family systems. Whether it is the lack of support from our parents or our partners, unresolved trauma, persistent anxiety or depression, or the desire to live more authentically with those closest to us, embarking on a path toward healing is a courageous first step. As you embark on this path, you will learn to communicate more authentically, feel more centered, and develop multiple ways of dealing with life’s challenges.
Kimberly McIntosh
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02108 (Online Only)
Book with me now by clicking on my website: https:headway.co/providers/kimberly-mcintosh. Choosing to connect with a therapist can be a difficult decision to make. Deciding to start therapy takes courage and strength. You just made the first step towards meaningful change. You don't have to continue moving forward alone. My name is Kimberly McIntosh. I am Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Certified Prepare/Enrich facilitator. I have over 15 years of experience working with couples and individuals on matters such as pre- marital counseling, relationship issues, divorce, anxiety, and depression.
Book with me now by clicking on my website: https:headway.co/providers/kimberly-mcintosh. Choosing to connect with a therapist can be a difficult decision to make. Deciding to start therapy takes courage and strength. You just made the first step towards meaningful change. You don't have to continue moving forward alone. My name is Kimberly McIntosh. I am Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Certified Prepare/Enrich facilitator. I have over 15 years of experience working with couples and individuals on matters such as pre- marital counseling, relationship issues, divorce, anxiety, and depression.
D. Kristin Weyrick
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02108 (Online Only)
I have a degree in community agency counseling as well as marriage and family counseling and feel that I work well with diverse populations.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with almost 20 years of experience working in the helping field. I primarily work with Adults, with a focus on strength based, person centered techniques that emphasize self-esteem, positive thinking, and personal resilience. I enjoy utilizing mindfulness exercises in my counseling combined with CBT. Clients that respond well to an honest and straight-forward positive approach would find my services most helpful. I am currently licensed in the state of Massachusetts as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor as well. I offer virtual counseling at my self-pay rate to those clients.
I have a degree in community agency counseling as well as marriage and family counseling and feel that I work well with diverse populations.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with almost 20 years of experience working in the helping field. I primarily work with Adults, with a focus on strength based, person centered techniques that emphasize self-esteem, positive thinking, and personal resilience. I enjoy utilizing mindfulness exercises in my counseling combined with CBT. Clients that respond well to an honest and straight-forward positive approach would find my services most helpful. I am currently licensed in the state of Massachusetts as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor as well. I offer virtual counseling at my self-pay rate to those clients.
As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with individuals in a supportive, confidential, and non-judgmental environment to resolve issues and reconnect with a deeper understanding of their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. My approach is client-centered, collaborative, and tailored to meet specific needs to assist each individual in self-reflection, actively staying present, and moving forward with positive changes. I assist individuals in exploring their thoughts and feelings by challenging their thinking and offering alternative perspectives for the development of healthier relationships with themself and others.
As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with individuals in a supportive, confidential, and non-judgmental environment to resolve issues and reconnect with a deeper understanding of their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. My approach is client-centered, collaborative, and tailored to meet specific needs to assist each individual in self-reflection, actively staying present, and moving forward with positive changes. I assist individuals in exploring their thoughts and feelings by challenging their thinking and offering alternative perspectives for the development of healthier relationships with themself and others.
As a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), I offer a unique perspective on acknowledging systems theory.
I enjoy working with couples, the LGBTQIA+ community, women, people of color, children, families, those of various cultural backgrounds, those with anxiety and depression, and those navigating life stressors or geographic moves. I like working with clients who are ready to work authentically on stated goals.
As a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), I offer a unique perspective on acknowledging systems theory.
I enjoy working with couples, the LGBTQIA+ community, women, people of color, children, families, those of various cultural backgrounds, those with anxiety and depression, and those navigating life stressors or geographic moves. I like working with clients who are ready to work authentically on stated goals.
Life, relationships, work, marriage and more provide challenges and are complicated to say the least. I pride myself in creating a therapeutic environment that allows everyone a space to reflect on your inner narrative. We then create a more accurate monologue that will help you transform your relationships with people, places and things.
Life, relationships, work, marriage and more provide challenges and are complicated to say the least. I pride myself in creating a therapeutic environment that allows everyone a space to reflect on your inner narrative. We then create a more accurate monologue that will help you transform your relationships with people, places and things.
Veronica Dacey received her master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Antioch University in Keene, NH. Veronica is an active member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy and an intuitive clinician that enjoys working with adolescents and adults in individual, group and family settings. Veronica’s interests include spirituality, mindfulness, EMDR, treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, parenting, ADHD, relationships, loss, and substance abuse. Veronica has been working in the mental health field for the past 30 + years in MA/NH where she is licensed.
Veronica Dacey received her master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Antioch University in Keene, NH. Veronica is an active member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy and an intuitive clinician that enjoys working with adolescents and adults in individual, group and family settings. Veronica’s interests include spirituality, mindfulness, EMDR, treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, parenting, ADHD, relationships, loss, and substance abuse. Veronica has been working in the mental health field for the past 30 + years in MA/NH where she is licensed.
Laurena MacDougall Lyons
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, LMFT
Verified Verified
Winthrop, MA 02152 (Online Only)
Entering this field a bit later in life, it was not without gaining, and continuing to gain, multiple perspectives associated with trials stemming from family of origin, marital, trauma, secondary trauma, relationship, parenting-to raise/parenting-to-prepare, job-related, adoption/reunification, loss, life transition and elder care issues. I know life's journey to be replete with challenges. I also know it to be rich, adventurous, rewarding. I've learned obstacles are more easily negotiated with support and that becoming our own agent of change is not as elusive as it may often seem.
Entering this field a bit later in life, it was not without gaining, and continuing to gain, multiple perspectives associated with trials stemming from family of origin, marital, trauma, secondary trauma, relationship, parenting-to raise/parenting-to-prepare, job-related, adoption/reunification, loss, life transition and elder care issues. I know life's journey to be replete with challenges. I also know it to be rich, adventurous, rewarding. I've learned obstacles are more easily negotiated with support and that becoming our own agent of change is not as elusive as it may often seem.
I am a licensed in Mental Health Counseling with an experience of working with a large population; ranging from anxiety, autism, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, depression, bipolar disorder, learning disabilities, oppositional and aggressive disorders, stress and marriage/couples. My focus in treatment is improving and sustaining the relationship between client and therapist. It is my goal to express deep and meaningful care for my clients by showing them support, coupled together with the ability to understand my client’s experience and emotions in the here and now. I have the firm belief that we can control our thoughts and that our environment
I am a licensed in Mental Health Counseling with an experience of working with a large population; ranging from anxiety, autism, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, depression, bipolar disorder, learning disabilities, oppositional and aggressive disorders, stress and marriage/couples. My focus in treatment is improving and sustaining the relationship between client and therapist. It is my goal to express deep and meaningful care for my clients by showing them support, coupled together with the ability to understand my client’s experience and emotions in the here and now. I have the firm belief that we can control our thoughts and that our environment
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Our Marriage Skills are Located on our Website.
Relationships in Crisis: We Have Several Private Couples/ Marriage Workshops & Seminars, in order to Rapidly Accelerate Your Healing & Your Communication Process (Traditional 45 min. session (Simply Does Not Work). During these 2 to 4 weeks, we will see both of you Together & Individually, as well as Help each of you Learn the Art of Empathy, Sensitivity & Compassion. These Workshops/Seminars are Designed to be Informative & Powerful, in order to Accelerate Your Healing Process & Stop any further Damage from Occurring. Our Success RATE is 85% of Our Couples that have Successfully Completed Our Couples Workshops or Alcohol Treatment.
Our Marriage Skills are Located on our Website.
Relationships in Crisis: We Have Several Private Couples/ Marriage Workshops & Seminars, in order to Rapidly Accelerate Your Healing & Your Communication Process (Traditional 45 min. session (Simply Does Not Work). During these 2 to 4 weeks, we will see both of you Together & Individually, as well as Help each of you Learn the Art of Empathy, Sensitivity & Compassion. These Workshops/Seminars are Designed to be Informative & Powerful, in order to Accelerate Your Healing Process & Stop any further Damage from Occurring. Our Success RATE is 85% of Our Couples that have Successfully Completed Our Couples Workshops or Alcohol Treatment.
Yanyi Weng
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02116 (Online Only)
I specialized in working with clients who are dealing with relationship issues (pre- marital and marital counseling/couples counseling, sex therapy), going through life transitions (loss of loved ones, job loss, immigration etc), and ADHD (managing related depressive and anxious symptoms).
Come as you are, hold yourself DEAR. At Dear Therapy, we work together to hold healing and transformative space to empower you. With a holistic and humanistic approach, we will explore terrains of mountaintop and abyss, reflect on the past, present and future, and witness moments of epiphany, agony, and perhaps transformative insights. Life is an adventurous journey deserving of our attention and time, especially in critical moments such as loss, transitions, and unknowns.
I specialized in working with clients who are dealing with relationship issues (pre- marital and marital counseling/couples counseling, sex therapy), going through life transitions (loss of loved ones, job loss, immigration etc), and ADHD (managing related depressive and anxious symptoms).
Come as you are, hold yourself DEAR. At Dear Therapy, we work together to hold healing and transformative space to empower you. With a holistic and humanistic approach, we will explore terrains of mountaintop and abyss, reflect on the past, present and future, and witness moments of epiphany, agony, and perhaps transformative insights. Life is an adventurous journey deserving of our attention and time, especially in critical moments such as loss, transitions, and unknowns.
I work with young adults and adults going through life transitions such as emerging adulthood, marriage, parenthood, career, lifestyle, and other major life changes.
As a person-centered, relationship-based therapist I believe that we are all on a journey towards being our best selves. However, there are times on that journey when we need a little support. Therapy is a time for self-exploration, reflection and care. My approach is strengths-based and solution-focused, utilizing the philosophies and tools of the major psychological approaches.
I work with young adults and adults going through life transitions such as emerging adulthood, marriage, parenthood, career, lifestyle, and other major life changes.
As a person-centered, relationship-based therapist I believe that we are all on a journey towards being our best selves. However, there are times on that journey when we need a little support. Therapy is a time for self-exploration, reflection and care. My approach is strengths-based and solution-focused, utilizing the philosophies and tools of the major psychological approaches.
Claudia Orfao-Martin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02130 (Online Only)
I am a fully licensed LICW in the state of Massachusetts, and I have more than forty years of experience. I have had the privilege of working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families, and I tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your very specific goals and needs. The clients who present for treatment often complain of depression, anxiety, grief, workplace stress, marital issues and parenting difficulties. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity and compassion, and your input is imperative for the therapy process to be successful. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy takes courage,
I am a fully licensed LICW in the state of Massachusetts, and I have more than forty years of experience. I have had the privilege of working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families, and I tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your very specific goals and needs. The clients who present for treatment often complain of depression, anxiety, grief, workplace stress, marital issues and parenting difficulties. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity and compassion, and your input is imperative for the therapy process to be successful. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy takes courage,
I specialize in areas such as women's issues, relationship and marital challenges, family dynamics, career development, and parenting.
Welcome! Are you feeling stressed, anxious, or struggling with difficult emotions? In my practice, I provide a warm, supportive space where we can work together to address your challenges and help you find clarity. Whether you're facing difficulties in your relationships, career, or personal life, I will guide you in developing healthier coping strategies and setting achievable goals for the future. Therapy is a process of understanding and growth, and my approach is focused on helping you build a stronger foundation for mental and emotional well-being. If you feel we might be a good fit, please reach out to start the conversation.
I specialize in areas such as women's issues, relationship and marital challenges, family dynamics, career development, and parenting.
Welcome! Are you feeling stressed, anxious, or struggling with difficult emotions? In my practice, I provide a warm, supportive space where we can work together to address your challenges and help you find clarity. Whether you're facing difficulties in your relationships, career, or personal life, I will guide you in developing healthier coping strategies and setting achievable goals for the future. Therapy is a process of understanding and growth, and my approach is focused on helping you build a stronger foundation for mental and emotional well-being. If you feel we might be a good fit, please reach out to start the conversation.
Couples: I can help you Heal & Revitalize your Relationship/ Marriage and Increase your Emotional & Sexual Connection; Increase Teamwork, by helping you Enhance and Improve your Communication & Listening Skills.
Hello! I Am Accepting New Adult Couples & Individual Clients. Couples: Are you Struggling to Communicate with your Significant Partner? Struggling to Align & Mutually Understand Each Other’s Wants & Needs? Struggling with Coparenting & Familial Responsibilities? Are you Struggling with Distress from Infidelity (Emotional; Psychological; Physical Time; Sexual)? It makes us Feel Sad, Hurt, Isolated & Rejected when our Significant Partner does not Acknowledge us. Individuals: Are you Feeling Anxious, Depressed, Lonely, Stressed-out, Grieving A Significant Human Or Pet Death, Questioning Life Direction, Changes, Or Core Beliefs?
Couples: I can help you Heal & Revitalize your Relationship/ Marriage and Increase your Emotional & Sexual Connection; Increase Teamwork, by helping you Enhance and Improve your Communication & Listening Skills.
Hello! I Am Accepting New Adult Couples & Individual Clients. Couples: Are you Struggling to Communicate with your Significant Partner? Struggling to Align & Mutually Understand Each Other’s Wants & Needs? Struggling with Coparenting & Familial Responsibilities? Are you Struggling with Distress from Infidelity (Emotional; Psychological; Physical Time; Sexual)? It makes us Feel Sad, Hurt, Isolated & Rejected when our Significant Partner does not Acknowledge us. Individuals: Are you Feeling Anxious, Depressed, Lonely, Stressed-out, Grieving A Significant Human Or Pet Death, Questioning Life Direction, Changes, Or Core Beliefs?
); relationship issues (communication, boundaries, deepening, dating); transitions (birth, death, job changes, marriage, divorce, retirement, etc.
Hello and Welcome. I have had rich and diverse learning experiences from my time working at Harvard and Tufts Universities, McLean hospital, and the Bedford VA.
Let me help you get the life you want--the life you deserve! I currently work with clients ages 17-99, with a variety of issues, backgrounds and orientations. I see individuals, couples, groups, and families for therapy and coaching. Additionally, I work with therapists on developing their clinical work, business, and own personal growth. I am interested in meeting you and seeing if we're a good fit.
); relationship issues (communication, boundaries, deepening, dating); transitions (birth, death, job changes, marriage, divorce, retirement, etc.
Hello and Welcome. I have had rich and diverse learning experiences from my time working at Harvard and Tufts Universities, McLean hospital, and the Bedford VA.
Let me help you get the life you want--the life you deserve! I currently work with clients ages 17-99, with a variety of issues, backgrounds and orientations. I see individuals, couples, groups, and families for therapy and coaching. Additionally, I work with therapists on developing their clinical work, business, and own personal growth. I am interested in meeting you and seeing if we're a good fit.
Terri Nelson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhDE, LICSW, MSW, MSEP
Verified Verified
Mattapan, MA 02126
Marriage/Cpl/Relationship; EMDR Trauma Certified; Mood Regulation Anxiety, Depression, Anger; Cognitive Therapy Healthier, Productive Thought Patterns; Cultural Competency/Centered Counseling; Youth/Adolescence; Character/Spiritual Development, Mindfulness, Meditation Journey of the Soul; Physical, Emotional, Mental and Spiritual Alignment; Energy Make-up.
In our work together we will use a holistic approach, look at what is going on physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually, to restore harmony and balance. My experience includes both traditional and alternative approaches to health and healing. I am a highly experienced/skilled clinician who has been in private practice and the Behavioral/Mental Health field for 30 years. I work with the entire individual, couple, family, child, adolescent - on issues spanning across the life cycle. I am Culturally Competent, sought out by a culturally diverse community and honored to serve widely ranging socio-economic-religious populations.
Marriage/Cpl/Relationship; EMDR Trauma Certified; Mood Regulation Anxiety, Depression, Anger; Cognitive Therapy Healthier, Productive Thought Patterns; Cultural Competency/Centered Counseling; Youth/Adolescence; Character/Spiritual Development, Mindfulness, Meditation Journey of the Soul; Physical, Emotional, Mental and Spiritual Alignment; Energy Make-up.
In our work together we will use a holistic approach, look at what is going on physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually, to restore harmony and balance. My experience includes both traditional and alternative approaches to health and healing. I am a highly experienced/skilled clinician who has been in private practice and the Behavioral/Mental Health field for 30 years. I work with the entire individual, couple, family, child, adolescent - on issues spanning across the life cycle. I am Culturally Competent, sought out by a culturally diverse community and honored to serve widely ranging socio-economic-religious populations.
in Marriage and Family therapy from Nova Southeastern University.
With 12 years of experience working with clients going through individual, relationship, and family issues, Celebrity Therapist Dr. Jeff Rocker has provided therapeutic services to clients nationwide. He is Licensed in 14 states and has served clients from all age groups. Over the years, Dr. Jeff has organized lectures and various events in the community, including excursions and retreats for couples to improve their communication and better understand each other. He has experience working with athletes in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. In addition, Dr. Jeff has also worked with clients in the Movie, Music, and Entertainment Industries.
in Marriage and Family therapy from Nova Southeastern University.
With 12 years of experience working with clients going through individual, relationship, and family issues, Celebrity Therapist Dr. Jeff Rocker has provided therapeutic services to clients nationwide. He is Licensed in 14 states and has served clients from all age groups. Over the years, Dr. Jeff has organized lectures and various events in the community, including excursions and retreats for couples to improve their communication and better understand each other. He has experience working with athletes in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. In addition, Dr. Jeff has also worked with clients in the Movie, Music, and Entertainment Industries.
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Marriage Counseling Therapists
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.