Relationship Issues Therapists in Waban, MA
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I have 40+ years experience utilizing a multi-dimensional approach for overcoming problems that integrates work with behavior, relationship, cognition, emotion, body awareness, and spirituality.
I currently have openings in groups for men in recovery from sex addiction and intimacy disorders. I am a certified Sex Addiction Therapist Supervisor (CSAT-S). In addition to facilitating groups, I work with individuals, couples, and families focused on coping with challenges of sex addiction and intimacy disorders. I also work with clients coping with issues related to chronic/catastrophic illness, pain management, relationship issues (couples, children, and families), phobias, post-traumatic stress, and mood disorders (depression, anxiety, bi-polar).
I have 40+ years experience utilizing a multi-dimensional approach for overcoming problems that integrates work with behavior, relationship, cognition, emotion, body awareness, and spirituality.
I currently have openings in groups for men in recovery from sex addiction and intimacy disorders. I am a certified Sex Addiction Therapist Supervisor (CSAT-S). In addition to facilitating groups, I work with individuals, couples, and families focused on coping with challenges of sex addiction and intimacy disorders. I also work with clients coping with issues related to chronic/catastrophic illness, pain management, relationship issues (couples, children, and families), phobias, post-traumatic stress, and mood disorders (depression, anxiety, bi-polar).
![Photo of Katherine L. Alson, MSW, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/532eb7a4-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Katherine L. Alson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Waban, MA 02468 (Online Only)
*NOW ACCEPTING ONLINE CLIENTS IN DAYTIME HOURS* Are you unhappy w/ your relationship? Are you engaged married or in a committed relationship? Does it feel like you & your partner speak different languages, or are having the same arguments over again? Want to feel more connected? I provide pre-marital, marital, & relationship counseling to engaged, married, or dating couples to help build solid, positive connections for the future. I work with you - individually, or as a couple - to anticipate the bumps in the road, & help to have successful, loving relationships. I also work w/ Grief & Loss, Life Transitions, & Sandwich Generation.
*NOW ACCEPTING ONLINE CLIENTS IN DAYTIME HOURS* Are you unhappy w/ your relationship? Are you engaged married or in a committed relationship? Does it feel like you & your partner speak different languages, or are having the same arguments over again? Want to feel more connected? I provide pre-marital, marital, & relationship counseling to engaged, married, or dating couples to help build solid, positive connections for the future. I work with you - individually, or as a couple - to anticipate the bumps in the road, & help to have successful, loving relationships. I also work w/ Grief & Loss, Life Transitions, & Sandwich Generation.
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Alexa enjoys working with clients of all genders, sexual orientations, and relationship styles and specializes in gender and sexuality, LGBTQ identities, relationship issues, sexual difficulties, and trauma.
Alexa Kaczmarski is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Massachusetts who has been practicing since 2022. She has an MSW from Widener University Center for Social Work Education, and an MEd from Widener University Center for Human Sexuality Studies. Alexa believes that her clients are the experts in their own lives and that her role is to listen, affirm, and make observations rather than assumptions. She is influenced by attachment theory, narrative theory, and relational theories, and strives to provide a safe, compassionate, and warm environment where her clients can explore and express their whole selves.
Alexa enjoys working with clients of all genders, sexual orientations, and relationship styles and specializes in gender and sexuality, LGBTQ identities, relationship issues, sexual difficulties, and trauma.
Alexa Kaczmarski is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Massachusetts who has been practicing since 2022. She has an MSW from Widener University Center for Social Work Education, and an MEd from Widener University Center for Human Sexuality Studies. Alexa believes that her clients are the experts in their own lives and that her role is to listen, affirm, and make observations rather than assumptions. She is influenced by attachment theory, narrative theory, and relational theories, and strives to provide a safe, compassionate, and warm environment where her clients can explore and express their whole selves.
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Allison aims to create a warm and caring relationship with you to assist in building on your strengths, innate talents, learned skills, passions and interests, as well as encourage you to explore what motivates you in life as it aligns with your authentic true self.
Allison Gates is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has more than 10 years of experience collaborating with a diverse population of individuals encompassing adults, teens, youth, couples, families, and groups needing psychotherapeutic counseling and support. Allison’s professional practice includes treating individuals amongst varying stages of human development and throughout the lifespan who may present with a variety of co-occurring conditions, including, but not limited to, life transitions, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, substance use disorders, dual diagnosis, eating disorders, trauma.
Allison aims to create a warm and caring relationship with you to assist in building on your strengths, innate talents, learned skills, passions and interests, as well as encourage you to explore what motivates you in life as it aligns with your authentic true self.
Allison Gates is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has more than 10 years of experience collaborating with a diverse population of individuals encompassing adults, teens, youth, couples, families, and groups needing psychotherapeutic counseling and support. Allison’s professional practice includes treating individuals amongst varying stages of human development and throughout the lifespan who may present with a variety of co-occurring conditions, including, but not limited to, life transitions, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, substance use disorders, dual diagnosis, eating disorders, trauma.
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Dianne Kilty Kraaijvanger
Psychologist, PsyD, LMHC, LMFT, RN
Verified Verified
Waban, MA 02468 (Online Only)
Do you feel disconnected and overwhelmed in your life? Today's stress can start to feel like it’s closing in on you. In your relationship, you may feel alone and wonder if you can ever reconnect. You might wonder if your family will ever stop fighting and just talk to each other again. You all used to have fun together - what changed? If you’re a health care provider or managing health concerns yourself, you may feel unsure how to manage the cumulative aspect of stress or find balance in your life.
Do you feel disconnected and overwhelmed in your life? Today's stress can start to feel like it’s closing in on you. In your relationship, you may feel alone and wonder if you can ever reconnect. You might wonder if your family will ever stop fighting and just talk to each other again. You all used to have fun together - what changed? If you’re a health care provider or managing health concerns yourself, you may feel unsure how to manage the cumulative aspect of stress or find balance in your life.
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Aubrey Hinton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MAS-MFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Waban, MA 02468
Aubrey utilizes a holistic view while embracing each persons unique experiences and individuality. Many of us feel overwhelmed, stuck, stressed, anxious, worried, angry, hopeless, or sad at times. Sometimes we struggle with changes like moving, having a baby, starting school, starting a new job, or losing a loved one (pets included). Some of us have had distressing experiences or something traumatic happen. Or perhaps we are having difficulty in a relationship with family, friends, dating, partner, or spouse. Aubrey works with you to find the most effective techniques and skills to support in facing challenges and finding relief.
Aubrey utilizes a holistic view while embracing each persons unique experiences and individuality. Many of us feel overwhelmed, stuck, stressed, anxious, worried, angry, hopeless, or sad at times. Sometimes we struggle with changes like moving, having a baby, starting school, starting a new job, or losing a loved one (pets included). Some of us have had distressing experiences or something traumatic happen. Or perhaps we are having difficulty in a relationship with family, friends, dating, partner, or spouse. Aubrey works with you to find the most effective techniques and skills to support in facing challenges and finding relief.
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Nik Zanetti
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MTS, PhD
Verified Verified
Waban, MA 02468 (Online Only)
My ideal client is a male of any age interested in changing patterns keeping him stuck in his life, someone ready to do the tough work of honest self-assessment as preparation for meaningful change. My approach is strengths-based and solutions-focused with a goal of mobilizing clients to imagine and then pursue positive and exciting change. I have extensive experience working with gifted people and elite performers across different industries, both as a teacher and a clinician. I also work well with executives focused on career building, developing relationships, and managing work-life balance.
My ideal client is a male of any age interested in changing patterns keeping him stuck in his life, someone ready to do the tough work of honest self-assessment as preparation for meaningful change. My approach is strengths-based and solutions-focused with a goal of mobilizing clients to imagine and then pursue positive and exciting change. I have extensive experience working with gifted people and elite performers across different industries, both as a teacher and a clinician. I also work well with executives focused on career building, developing relationships, and managing work-life balance.
![Photo of Dr. Hila Ben-Levi, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/50bdcbad-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Are you struggling with anxiety? Do you notice holding yourself back and not going for what you want and what matters to you? Are you limiting yourself to what feels safe and letting opportunities pass you by? Are you more inhibited and more self-judgmental and less balanced, so that experiencing joy is a rare occasion? Do you want to make a change so you can cope better with whatever is giving you anxiety and feel more balanced, active, and courageous but you're not sure how to do that? Are you sick of hearing other people telling you to "just do it"? - You're not alone and there is a way to move forward. Feeling well is possible.
Are you struggling with anxiety? Do you notice holding yourself back and not going for what you want and what matters to you? Are you limiting yourself to what feels safe and letting opportunities pass you by? Are you more inhibited and more self-judgmental and less balanced, so that experiencing joy is a rare occasion? Do you want to make a change so you can cope better with whatever is giving you anxiety and feel more balanced, active, and courageous but you're not sure how to do that? Are you sick of hearing other people telling you to "just do it"? - You're not alone and there is a way to move forward. Feeling well is possible.
![Photo of Fran Kuehn, LICSW, MEd, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e6206be2-7230-4971-87d1-fd2a900e8104/1/320x400.jpeg)
CBT really works! Especially when you are working with a trained and experienced therapist. I hold advanced certification in Cognitive Behavior Therapy and use this approach exclusively. Together we will work to improve your insight, mood and motivation. You will learn what influences your mood and decision-making, and how ways of thinking and doing can lead to feeling stuck and hopeless. In addition to CBT, I can teach you powerful skills to improve distress tolerance and emotional regulation. These are skills you will learn to use now, and can rely on in the future.
CBT really works! Especially when you are working with a trained and experienced therapist. I hold advanced certification in Cognitive Behavior Therapy and use this approach exclusively. Together we will work to improve your insight, mood and motivation. You will learn what influences your mood and decision-making, and how ways of thinking and doing can lead to feeling stuck and hopeless. In addition to CBT, I can teach you powerful skills to improve distress tolerance and emotional regulation. These are skills you will learn to use now, and can rely on in the future.
![Photo of Ira D Adelman, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/7443e7b5-9573-4575-89aa-854b0a0fd699/1/320x400.jpeg)
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and I provide individual therapy to the full adult life span, from college and graduate students through middle age and into the elder years. I have helped individuals cope with depression, anxiety, and other mood and trauma related symptoms. I approach these issues drawn on 35 years of experience and clinical practice.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and I provide individual therapy to the full adult life span, from college and graduate students through middle age and into the elder years. I have helped individuals cope with depression, anxiety, and other mood and trauma related symptoms. I approach these issues drawn on 35 years of experience and clinical practice.
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I am passionate about helping people improve their well-being and regain a sense of hope! I specialize in nervous system regulation, anxiety, and sleep issues. I am Board-Certified in Biofeedback (BCB) and have seen firsthand how utilizing techniques to balance the nervous system improves physical and emotional health. I utilize biofeedback to train heart rate variability (HRV), which aids in regulating nervous system functioning, decreasing anxiety, enhancing emotional regulation, and improving stress management.
I am passionate about helping people improve their well-being and regain a sense of hope! I specialize in nervous system regulation, anxiety, and sleep issues. I am Board-Certified in Biofeedback (BCB) and have seen firsthand how utilizing techniques to balance the nervous system improves physical and emotional health. I utilize biofeedback to train heart rate variability (HRV), which aids in regulating nervous system functioning, decreasing anxiety, enhancing emotional regulation, and improving stress management.
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Do you feel as though life is passing you by? As though you’re not in the driver’s seat of your own life? Oftentimes we go into autopilot mode because it’s familiar and feels comfortable. This autopilot mode can serve us, but when we’re constantly reacting to life automatically rather than responding mindfully, it can start to create issues for us. Therapy can be an effective way to break out of habitual patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving that are causing us problems. I create a nonjudgmental space where you can pause to explore how to live life more intentionally and wholeheartedly.
Do you feel as though life is passing you by? As though you’re not in the driver’s seat of your own life? Oftentimes we go into autopilot mode because it’s familiar and feels comfortable. This autopilot mode can serve us, but when we’re constantly reacting to life automatically rather than responding mindfully, it can start to create issues for us. Therapy can be an effective way to break out of habitual patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving that are causing us problems. I create a nonjudgmental space where you can pause to explore how to live life more intentionally and wholeheartedly.
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Pamela Willsey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waban, MA 02468 (Online Only)
Girls of all ages and stages of life seek guidance, empowerment, resilience, and self-assurance on life's journey and yearn for strategies to do so. Pam Willsey, a licensed therapist and ICF-certified life coach, understands these unique challenges. Her tailored approach, shaped by clinical experience and parental wisdom, has helped girls the world over through life’s challenges for over 25 years. Pam is also the author of "Packing For Success, A Thrival Guide For Young Women Navigating Life’s Transitions," a valuable guide to empowering girls and young women with strategies for self-confidence, personal growth, and resilience.
Girls of all ages and stages of life seek guidance, empowerment, resilience, and self-assurance on life's journey and yearn for strategies to do so. Pam Willsey, a licensed therapist and ICF-certified life coach, understands these unique challenges. Her tailored approach, shaped by clinical experience and parental wisdom, has helped girls the world over through life’s challenges for over 25 years. Pam is also the author of "Packing For Success, A Thrival Guide For Young Women Navigating Life’s Transitions," a valuable guide to empowering girls and young women with strategies for self-confidence, personal growth, and resilience.
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Theresa Salonis
Counselor, LMHC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Waban, MA 02468 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Reaching out for help and support is often the hardest step to healing. No matter what your struggles are, how tired you are, how many negative thoughts you have, or how hopeless you feel, we will work through these struggles and find a solution that will allow you to live “your very best life”.
Reaching out for help and support is often the hardest step to healing. No matter what your struggles are, how tired you are, how many negative thoughts you have, or how hopeless you feel, we will work through these struggles and find a solution that will allow you to live “your very best life”.
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Kathy Walsh Samp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Waban, MA 02168 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
My specialties include depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, major life transitions, feeling stuck, stress management, parenting issues, family conflict, struggles with substances, work-life balance.
No openings ... I believe psychotherapy is about self-discovery, change and empowerment. If you feel stressed or unhappy, psychotherapy can help. My goal is to create an emotionally safe place, so that together, we can find the right answers. I appreciate that life can be complicated and that solutions are unique to the person. I am warm and nonjudgmental and my approach is client-centered and collaborative. My clients see me as knowledgeable and supportive. I listen carefully with an open mind. I would feel privileged to be part of your journey of growth and healing.
My specialties include depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, major life transitions, feeling stuck, stress management, parenting issues, family conflict, struggles with substances, work-life balance.
No openings ... I believe psychotherapy is about self-discovery, change and empowerment. If you feel stressed or unhappy, psychotherapy can help. My goal is to create an emotionally safe place, so that together, we can find the right answers. I appreciate that life can be complicated and that solutions are unique to the person. I am warm and nonjudgmental and my approach is client-centered and collaborative. My clients see me as knowledgeable and supportive. I listen carefully with an open mind. I would feel privileged to be part of your journey of growth and healing.
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Welcome to my profile! To better get to know me, here’s a little about me and my practice. My approach is client centered, so making sure that the space is supportive, collaborative, and holistic is important when building a trusting therapeutic relationship. I like to use strength-based approaches which include learning problem solving skills, understanding current unhealthy coping while replacing them with healthy manageable skills, and using grounding techniques to help center us when we are under stress. I work with individuals with various identities and backgrounds who are having interpersonal, and intrapersonal issues;
Welcome to my profile! To better get to know me, here’s a little about me and my practice. My approach is client centered, so making sure that the space is supportive, collaborative, and holistic is important when building a trusting therapeutic relationship. I like to use strength-based approaches which include learning problem solving skills, understanding current unhealthy coping while replacing them with healthy manageable skills, and using grounding techniques to help center us when we are under stress. I work with individuals with various identities and backgrounds who are having interpersonal, and intrapersonal issues;
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Through the development of therapeutic relationship, I help individuals, and couples better understand the issues they are presenting with, their needs, identify negative patterns, and how to help themselves live the life they want.
I work with couples and individuals who are going through a difficult time, and/or looking to make a positive change in their life. My areas of expertise include: Couple Counseling, Relationships, Anxiety and Panic disorders, depression and mood disorders. I want to help you create the kind of life you want, your life can be changed! I individualize my intervention to your needs, using different psychological approaches.
Through the development of therapeutic relationship, I help individuals, and couples better understand the issues they are presenting with, their needs, identify negative patterns, and how to help themselves live the life they want.
I work with couples and individuals who are going through a difficult time, and/or looking to make a positive change in their life. My areas of expertise include: Couple Counseling, Relationships, Anxiety and Panic disorders, depression and mood disorders. I want to help you create the kind of life you want, your life can be changed! I individualize my intervention to your needs, using different psychological approaches.
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Smadar Sara Babchuck
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
Newton Centre, MA 02459 (Online Only)
"We have two lives... the life we learn with and the life we live after that." Bernard Malamud, The Natural... .... Clients struggling with relationship issues will work on restoring trust and respect. If you feel that a past traumatic experience has not been resolved, allow me to help. Struggling with cultural transition? Both my personal and professional experience will help ease the anxieties that often come with the transition. I trust and respect the seriousness of your situation. Using a direct, respectful and compassionate approach, we will set new goals and work towards the emotional balance you seek.
"We have two lives... the life we learn with and the life we live after that." Bernard Malamud, The Natural... .... Clients struggling with relationship issues will work on restoring trust and respect. If you feel that a past traumatic experience has not been resolved, allow me to help. Struggling with cultural transition? Both my personal and professional experience will help ease the anxieties that often come with the transition. I trust and respect the seriousness of your situation. Using a direct, respectful and compassionate approach, we will set new goals and work towards the emotional balance you seek.
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I am interested in the body/mind relationship and transforming negative thoughts/feelings to positive thoughts/feelings to live a more peaceful, fulfilling and personally powerful life.
I am always curious about how we become who we are and as someone once told me, “A person who enters therapy is an experience that wants to happen not a problem to be solved.” My focus is to encourage people to stay curious and open to possibilities of learning more about themselves, creating a supportive safe environment that supports positive movement and change. I stress the importance seeing oneself fully, psychologically, physically and spiritually. All these are important ways of supporting one’s life. I see myself as warm, present, accessible and being of help to accomplish this.
I am interested in the body/mind relationship and transforming negative thoughts/feelings to positive thoughts/feelings to live a more peaceful, fulfilling and personally powerful life.
I am always curious about how we become who we are and as someone once told me, “A person who enters therapy is an experience that wants to happen not a problem to be solved.” My focus is to encourage people to stay curious and open to possibilities of learning more about themselves, creating a supportive safe environment that supports positive movement and change. I stress the importance seeing oneself fully, psychologically, physically and spiritually. All these are important ways of supporting one’s life. I see myself as warm, present, accessible and being of help to accomplish this.
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Relationship Issues Therapists
While need for human connection appears to be innate, the ability to form healthy, loving relationships is learned. Some evidence suggests that the ability to form a stable relationship starts to form in infancy, in a child's earliest experiences with a caregiver who reliably meets the infant's needs for food, care, warmth, protection, stimulation, and social contact. Such relationships are not destiny, but they are theorized to establish deeply ingrained patterns of relating to others. The end of a relationship, however, is often a source of great psychological anguish.