Interpersonal Therapists in Wakefield, MA
I specialize in areas that span from depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders and substance abuse, to life transitions and work, interpersonal, and cultural issues.
Psychotherapy is a journey of discovery and growth. “We know what we are, but know not what we may be” William Shakespeare wrote. As a psychotherapist I strive to facilitate that journey by creating a safe, comfortable and respectful environment that allows for free expression of thoughts and feelings. My psychoanalytic training provides me with the expertise and skill to look deeply into the experience of each client and to work together on overcoming the obstacles that stand in the way of one’s happiness and satisfaction in life. I am also an Emergency Responder & Public Safety Certified Clinician with over 12 years of experience.
I specialize in areas that span from depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders and substance abuse, to life transitions and work, interpersonal, and cultural issues.
Psychotherapy is a journey of discovery and growth. “We know what we are, but know not what we may be” William Shakespeare wrote. As a psychotherapist I strive to facilitate that journey by creating a safe, comfortable and respectful environment that allows for free expression of thoughts and feelings. My psychoanalytic training provides me with the expertise and skill to look deeply into the experience of each client and to work together on overcoming the obstacles that stand in the way of one’s happiness and satisfaction in life. I am also an Emergency Responder & Public Safety Certified Clinician with over 12 years of experience.
I use a person-centered approach and trauma-informed practices and interventions, including DBT/CBT, Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, and Interpersonal Psychotherapy.
I have experience working with Individuals, Couples, and Families of First responders and marginalized communities struggling with the challenges of complex trauma impacting mental health, including Anxiety, Depressive disorders, PTSD, and substance use disorders.
I use a person-centered approach and trauma-informed practices and interventions, including DBT/CBT, Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, and Interpersonal Psychotherapy.
I have experience working with Individuals, Couples, and Families of First responders and marginalized communities struggling with the challenges of complex trauma impacting mental health, including Anxiety, Depressive disorders, PTSD, and substance use disorders.
It is a privilege when clients allow me to walk beside them and assist when they are on their life's journey. I am an interactive therapist who utilizes a strengths based and compassion focused approach with clients.
It is a privilege when clients allow me to walk beside them and assist when they are on their life's journey. I am an interactive therapist who utilizes a strengths based and compassion focused approach with clients.
Heather Gray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Wakefield, MA 01880 (Online Only)
If you are the adult daughter of a narcissistic or emotionally limited mother, you belong here. You know what it’s like to be your mother’s saving grace at 9 am and the reason for everything wrong in her life by noon. She likely made you responsible for her feelings while completely invalidating your own. You were “being difficult” and “too sensitive” when upset. Your smallest mistakes were made out to be your biggest transgressions. Now, without a roadmap, intimacy and relationships feel overwhelming. Intellectually, you know how you got here, but sorting through your own pain feels confusing and daunting.
If you are the adult daughter of a narcissistic or emotionally limited mother, you belong here. You know what it’s like to be your mother’s saving grace at 9 am and the reason for everything wrong in her life by noon. She likely made you responsible for her feelings while completely invalidating your own. You were “being difficult” and “too sensitive” when upset. Your smallest mistakes were made out to be your biggest transgressions. Now, without a roadmap, intimacy and relationships feel overwhelming. Intellectually, you know how you got here, but sorting through your own pain feels confusing and daunting.
After 30 years in private practice, I have retired to do what I most enjoy which is helping our veterans connect with healing and growth experiences they find helpful. Among these is a program of mindfulness meditation in Nature. For more information, go to my website at Guidedwildernessconnections.com.
After 30 years in private practice, I have retired to do what I most enjoy which is helping our veterans connect with healing and growth experiences they find helpful. Among these is a program of mindfulness meditation in Nature. For more information, go to my website at Guidedwildernessconnections.com.
Please note that I am not accepting new clients. I have been a practicing psychologist for the past 26 years. I have a warm and informal style which I believe serves my clients well. I use techniques that best fit the needs of my clients. I have an active, directive approach in my clinical work. I do not hesitate to give direct feedback and advice to my clients, and will give homework to clients when necessary. At the start of therapy, I prefer to see clients weekly or once every other week in order to establish continuity in the therapy.
Please note that I am not accepting new clients. I have been a practicing psychologist for the past 26 years. I have a warm and informal style which I believe serves my clients well. I use techniques that best fit the needs of my clients. I have an active, directive approach in my clinical work. I do not hesitate to give direct feedback and advice to my clients, and will give homework to clients when necessary. At the start of therapy, I prefer to see clients weekly or once every other week in order to establish continuity in the therapy.
My work with my clients is active and collaborative. I see adults, adolescents, and younger children in the context of family therapy. I provide individual, couples and family therapy. I have 30+ years experience working with people to enhance their lives and relationships, problem solve, and make decisions. I use a CBT approach; also, EMDR to treat trauma, anxiety, and fears. I am currently seeing clients in person as well as offering telehealth. Please visit www.nylamcculloch.com.
My work with my clients is active and collaborative. I see adults, adolescents, and younger children in the context of family therapy. I provide individual, couples and family therapy. I have 30+ years experience working with people to enhance their lives and relationships, problem solve, and make decisions. I use a CBT approach; also, EMDR to treat trauma, anxiety, and fears. I am currently seeing clients in person as well as offering telehealth. Please visit www.nylamcculloch.com.
Growth and healing rarely progress in the linear fashion we all desire. While we hope for an efficient resolution of the complex emotions that accompany life's transitions, the process may leave you feeling overwhelmed and stuck. If you are struggling to juggle your daily responsibilities, maintain healthy and fulfilling relationships, or adjust to ever changing life circumstances - I can help. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders. I can assist you in adjusting to life transitions, handling relationship difficulties, and enduring work-related stress.
Growth and healing rarely progress in the linear fashion we all desire. While we hope for an efficient resolution of the complex emotions that accompany life's transitions, the process may leave you feeling overwhelmed and stuck. If you are struggling to juggle your daily responsibilities, maintain healthy and fulfilling relationships, or adjust to ever changing life circumstances - I can help. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders. I can assist you in adjusting to life transitions, handling relationship difficulties, and enduring work-related stress.
Veronica Ingrao
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, LADC, CCS
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Wakefield, MA 01880 (Online Only)
Hate therapy? I get it. If you are missing out on a sense of peace or feel like you'll burst if something doesn't change soon, however, then it’s worth it to invest in yourself through therapy. Concerns I work with most are: men’s issues (i.e. intimacy), codependency, life transitions (i.e. college, divorce), anxiety, substance use disorders, self esteem/empowerment. No matter what your concern, I'm committed to not pathologizing people. You are not broken! I tailor sophisticated treatment modalities to your needs and pride myself in being present with you during our sessions.
Hate therapy? I get it. If you are missing out on a sense of peace or feel like you'll burst if something doesn't change soon, however, then it’s worth it to invest in yourself through therapy. Concerns I work with most are: men’s issues (i.e. intimacy), codependency, life transitions (i.e. college, divorce), anxiety, substance use disorders, self esteem/empowerment. No matter what your concern, I'm committed to not pathologizing people. You are not broken! I tailor sophisticated treatment modalities to your needs and pride myself in being present with you during our sessions.
I currently have openings for in person therapy Wednesdays from 2p-5p, and Thursdays from 130p-330p. I am very practical. I help people recognize patterns of behavior that are no longer working for them. I help people gain perspective on their situation. I offer immediate ideas and possible solutions to problems. My job is to understand where you are coming from and help you get where you're going. When I work with couples the goal is to create a positive and supportive way of being together. I love animals, am an avid gardener, and love to read and learn about people's unique experiences and cultures.
I currently have openings for in person therapy Wednesdays from 2p-5p, and Thursdays from 130p-330p. I am very practical. I help people recognize patterns of behavior that are no longer working for them. I help people gain perspective on their situation. I offer immediate ideas and possible solutions to problems. My job is to understand where you are coming from and help you get where you're going. When I work with couples the goal is to create a positive and supportive way of being together. I love animals, am an avid gardener, and love to read and learn about people's unique experiences and cultures.
Thank you for your interest. I am currently accepting new clients and offer 20 years experience successfully treating anxiety, irritability, worry, depressed mood, anger, and addiction. I offer non-judgmental, confidential and compassionate care. I practice positive, strength-based solution-focused therapy. I am dually-licensed in the Commonwealth of MA as a Mental Health Clinician and an Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Please feel free to contact me for a no obligation initial phone consultation. Evening and weekend appointments are available. Practice limited to adults 25 yrs. or older. I offer telehealth sessions.
Thank you for your interest. I am currently accepting new clients and offer 20 years experience successfully treating anxiety, irritability, worry, depressed mood, anger, and addiction. I offer non-judgmental, confidential and compassionate care. I practice positive, strength-based solution-focused therapy. I am dually-licensed in the Commonwealth of MA as a Mental Health Clinician and an Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Please feel free to contact me for a no obligation initial phone consultation. Evening and weekend appointments are available. Practice limited to adults 25 yrs. or older. I offer telehealth sessions.
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Roger Davies
Psychologist, MA, MEd, ScD
Verified Verified
Wakefield, MA 01880
Waitlist for new clients
Research has shown that people don't learn from people they don't like. Effective therapy evolves if the person seeking help likes the helper and experiences the helper as empathic, humble, competent, humorous and caring. Therapy is a respectful, mutually active endeavor between the helper and the patient in which the client feels comfortable, safe, and confident. Constructive therapy gives clients hope: that they will experience increasing well-being; that they will enhance their quality of life; that their social relationships will improve; and they will feel greater congruence between their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors.
Research has shown that people don't learn from people they don't like. Effective therapy evolves if the person seeking help likes the helper and experiences the helper as empathic, humble, competent, humorous and caring. Therapy is a respectful, mutually active endeavor between the helper and the patient in which the client feels comfortable, safe, and confident. Constructive therapy gives clients hope: that they will experience increasing well-being; that they will enhance their quality of life; that their social relationships will improve; and they will feel greater congruence between their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with many years of experience. I provide psychotherapy to adolescent girls, young women and adults. My goal is to provide a safe, caring, and supportive environment to help my clients develop solutions to their distress, build confidence and develop a healthy sense of self.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with many years of experience. I provide psychotherapy to adolescent girls, young women and adults. My goal is to provide a safe, caring, and supportive environment to help my clients develop solutions to their distress, build confidence and develop a healthy sense of self.
Most people who seek therapy do so because they are in some form of pain. The process of therapy itself can be difficult and uncomfortable, but the rewards outweigh the risks. I enjoy engaging with adult patients who want help and are willing to do the work it entails to feel better.
Most people who seek therapy do so because they are in some form of pain. The process of therapy itself can be difficult and uncomfortable, but the rewards outweigh the risks. I enjoy engaging with adult patients who want help and are willing to do the work it entails to feel better.
I'm not sure I believe in an Ideal client; I think all clients are Ideal, no matter their life circumstances. Life is like a rollercoaster, and when you're going down, you may need someone to be there and help talk you through it. However, If I had to choose, it would be a client having difficulty with self-esteem, self-worth, and depressive symptoms and needing additional assistance building coping skills but expressing readiness to change.
I'm not sure I believe in an Ideal client; I think all clients are Ideal, no matter their life circumstances. Life is like a rollercoaster, and when you're going down, you may need someone to be there and help talk you through it. However, If I had to choose, it would be a client having difficulty with self-esteem, self-worth, and depressive symptoms and needing additional assistance building coping skills but expressing readiness to change.
“Accepting telehealth clients”. I am a neurodivergent, LGBTQ+ ally who loves animals. I am also a licensed mental health counselor who has been practicing for the past 8 years. My training in in-home therapy has helped me develop a trauma informed, person centered approach. I approach therapy by meeting each unique client where they are at. I am able to facilitate a process to help them get closer to their preferred ways of being. I’ve worked with clients with a range of mental health concerns including, trauma, depression, relationship difficulties, anxiety and self-esteem.
“Accepting telehealth clients”. I am a neurodivergent, LGBTQ+ ally who loves animals. I am also a licensed mental health counselor who has been practicing for the past 8 years. My training in in-home therapy has helped me develop a trauma informed, person centered approach. I approach therapy by meeting each unique client where they are at. I am able to facilitate a process to help them get closer to their preferred ways of being. I’ve worked with clients with a range of mental health concerns including, trauma, depression, relationship difficulties, anxiety and self-esteem.
OCD/Anxiety & Mood Specialist, Marcello Cugno
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Wakefield, MA 01880 (Online Only)
Are you feeling stuck, burnt out, or struggling to get through each day? Is your anxiety or depression making you feel hopeless? Having thoughts of making changes are leaving you feeling overwhelmed or frustrated? Don't know who you can trust to express how you honestly feel so that you can move forward? Mind Matters Counseling can help you explore your thoughts, feelings, and relationships. You will be challenged to discover new perspectives in a non-judgmental manner and your feelings and emotions will be validated using the best practices.
Are you feeling stuck, burnt out, or struggling to get through each day? Is your anxiety or depression making you feel hopeless? Having thoughts of making changes are leaving you feeling overwhelmed or frustrated? Don't know who you can trust to express how you honestly feel so that you can move forward? Mind Matters Counseling can help you explore your thoughts, feelings, and relationships. You will be challenged to discover new perspectives in a non-judgmental manner and your feelings and emotions will be validated using the best practices.
Kristy Harrington
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Wakefield, MA 01880 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
We all have ideas about how we "should" feel, what our life "should" look like, and how we are "supposed to" deal with the hard stuff. You're ready to get on with the life you want, but you're finding old stories, old ways of thinking and old habits are holding you back. You’re experiencing signs of depression, you're stressed, feel ashamed, and wondering - is this normal, am I normal? Maybe you've been using alcohol or cannabis, or other ways to zone out, to dull the pain and pass the time but that's starting to cause problems too. If it's hard to see a way forward, therapy can help you gain some clarity.
We all have ideas about how we "should" feel, what our life "should" look like, and how we are "supposed to" deal with the hard stuff. You're ready to get on with the life you want, but you're finding old stories, old ways of thinking and old habits are holding you back. You’re experiencing signs of depression, you're stressed, feel ashamed, and wondering - is this normal, am I normal? Maybe you've been using alcohol or cannabis, or other ways to zone out, to dull the pain and pass the time but that's starting to cause problems too. If it's hard to see a way forward, therapy can help you gain some clarity.
Leslie Ann McKeough
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Wakefield, MA 01880
Not accepting new clients
Do you struggle with your communication and feel unfulfilled in your relationships? Do you get easily agitated and find yourself snapping at those closest to you - like your partner? Do you find yourself walking on eggshells with important people in your life in order to avoid a fight? Do you feel scared to ask your partner if they are happy in the relationship for fear of what the answer might be?
Do you struggle with your communication and feel unfulfilled in your relationships? Do you get easily agitated and find yourself snapping at those closest to you - like your partner? Do you find yourself walking on eggshells with important people in your life in order to avoid a fight? Do you feel scared to ask your partner if they are happy in the relationship for fear of what the answer might be?
Holly Driscoll
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wakefield, MA 01880 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I see people as separate from their problems. I work from a narrative perspective to help individuals, couples, and families identify their values and re-story their lives to align with their hopes and goals. Looking at past issues through a different lens allows us to rewrite our narratives to better reflect who we want to be. I see people as the experts in their own lives. My preference is to join you in your process, wherever that may be, rather than set my own agenda. I work with you to fight against dominant ideas telling you how you should be and help you to decide for yourself how you want to be.
I see people as separate from their problems. I work from a narrative perspective to help individuals, couples, and families identify their values and re-story their lives to align with their hopes and goals. Looking at past issues through a different lens allows us to rewrite our narratives to better reflect who we want to be. I see people as the experts in their own lives. My preference is to join you in your process, wherever that may be, rather than set my own agenda. I work with you to fight against dominant ideas telling you how you should be and help you to decide for yourself how you want to be.
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Is interpersonal therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found interpersonal therapy to be effective for life transitions including retirement, divorce, and job loss. Also, some studies have found it to be just as useful as medication and other therapy approaches. The benefits of interpersonal therapy can last long after treatment has been completed; the individual can use the tenets of this therapy throughout their life.
How long does interpersonal therapy take?
Interpersonal psychotherapy is normally time-limited and focuses on specific problems in the client’s everyday relationships. Treatment can be either one-on-one or take place in a group setting; it tends to last 12 to 16 weeks, depending on the individual client’s needs. If a new interpersonal problem arises in the future, the client may require additional therapy to address it specifically. The timeline and session schedule may vary depending on the client’s challenges as well as their progress. Treatment may conclude with wrap-up sessions to review the client’s accomplishments.
Is interpersonal therapy effective?
Research shows that interpersonal therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of conditions such as depression or anxiety. The approach may also offer a range of benefits that are hard to measure but valuable—including healthier relationships and improved feelings of self-worth. The therapist will give the client practical solutions that can be put into practice. The brief duration of this therapy also means that clients can see changes in their relationships fairly quickly.
What are the limitations of interpersonal therapy?
Interpersonal therapy may not effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as psychosis, chronic illness, or alcohol relapse. Because it is short-term in nature, it may not be the best approach for conditions that need to be tracked, though maintenance sessions are a viable approach under these circumstances.
Can interpersonal psychotherapy be done online?
Yes, interpersonal psychotherapy can be conducted effectively either in-person or online. A therapist with expertise in IPT will be able to adjust their techniques, such as role-playing, to better suit the online environment. Offering online IPT can make it more accessible for clients who have transportation difficulties; it also provides the ideal opportunity to explore challenges unique to digital relationships.