Therapists for Teens in Watertown, MA
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Deirdre Jimenez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Watertown, MA 02472 (Online Only)
Do you struggle with being able to manage your emotions? Do you feel that your emotions are in control of your life instead of you? When are you someone who is more sensitive or more reactive, it can sometimes feel like life is happening to you. I know tools and interventions to use to help you feel back in control of your life. I am here to support you through the up and downs that naturally happen along the way. If you are a parent looking for support with you teen or a young adult trying to navigate life, I am here to help.
Do you struggle with being able to manage your emotions? Do you feel that your emotions are in control of your life instead of you? When are you someone who is more sensitive or more reactive, it can sometimes feel like life is happening to you. I know tools and interventions to use to help you feel back in control of your life. I am here to support you through the up and downs that naturally happen along the way. If you are a parent looking for support with you teen or a young adult trying to navigate life, I am here to help.
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I am a licensed clinical psychologist with specific expertise in treating adolescent/young adult (12-26 years) clients. I work with individuals coping with a variety of presenting problems/diagnoses, including anxiety, depression, and emerging personality disorders. In addition, I have specific expertise in gender identity and expression.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with specific expertise in treating adolescent/young adult (12-26 years) clients. I work with individuals coping with a variety of presenting problems/diagnoses, including anxiety, depression, and emerging personality disorders. In addition, I have specific expertise in gender identity and expression.
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Kathleen McGah
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Watertown, MA 02472 (Online Only)
If you have been thinking about finding support for yourself or your teen, I hope you will reach out to see if we might be a good fit.
DAYTIME/TELEHEALTH SESSIONS AVAILABLE I am an experienced clinician of approximately 20 years, with a private practice solely dedicated to work with TEENS, COLLEGE-AGE clients, and YOUNG ADULTS. Not only are these the age groups to which I am most drawn, I find that narrowing services to specific populations allows me to truly focus on and understand the unique needs and challenges of these groups. My style is described as warm, friendly and down-to-earth and I have had a lot of experience and success supporting hesitant and/or first-time clients in counseling/therapy.
If you have been thinking about finding support for yourself or your teen, I hope you will reach out to see if we might be a good fit.
DAYTIME/TELEHEALTH SESSIONS AVAILABLE I am an experienced clinician of approximately 20 years, with a private practice solely dedicated to work with TEENS, COLLEGE-AGE clients, and YOUNG ADULTS. Not only are these the age groups to which I am most drawn, I find that narrowing services to specific populations allows me to truly focus on and understand the unique needs and challenges of these groups. My style is described as warm, friendly and down-to-earth and I have had a lot of experience and success supporting hesitant and/or first-time clients in counseling/therapy.
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Currently writing a book on adolescent parenting entitled "Growing with your Adolescent".
Rights of Passage is a private practice in a beautiful, easily accessible and quiet location with free parking. My practice supports work with individuals across all backgrounds, couples, and family units. I have over 30 years of clinical experience and have developed a particular expertise at helping my clients move upwards through life crises and transitions. These have included: adolescent transitions or parenting of troubled teens, separation in a relationship, divorce, habituated marital conflict, loss of a loved one, medical trauma or job/career related stressors. Call or e-mail to set up an initial phone consultation.
Currently writing a book on adolescent parenting entitled "Growing with your Adolescent".
Rights of Passage is a private practice in a beautiful, easily accessible and quiet location with free parking. My practice supports work with individuals across all backgrounds, couples, and family units. I have over 30 years of clinical experience and have developed a particular expertise at helping my clients move upwards through life crises and transitions. These have included: adolescent transitions or parenting of troubled teens, separation in a relationship, divorce, habituated marital conflict, loss of a loved one, medical trauma or job/career related stressors. Call or e-mail to set up an initial phone consultation.
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Judy Ashway
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, BCD, ACSW
Verified Verified
Watertown, MA 02472
I have been a child & adolescent therapist for 49yrs., & I enjoy my work greatly. I also work with parents who want advice and guidance about parenting skills. Children can change much faster than adults, and that is why I love working with young people. I try to support their strengths, encourage their creativity, relate to them with warmth and humor. I also work with parents with children, and with parents with teens if teens want me to. I like the challenge of connecting with both children and teens, ages 4 to 20. Connecting requires intuition and open-heartedness.
I have been a child & adolescent therapist for 49yrs., & I enjoy my work greatly. I also work with parents who want advice and guidance about parenting skills. Children can change much faster than adults, and that is why I love working with young people. I try to support their strengths, encourage their creativity, relate to them with warmth and humor. I also work with parents with children, and with parents with teens if teens want me to. I like the challenge of connecting with both children and teens, ages 4 to 20. Connecting requires intuition and open-heartedness.
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Dr. Macht-Greenberg is a licensed psychologist with 25 years of experience providing consultation and therapy to children, adolescents, adults and families. He earned a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Yeshiva University and a Master of Public Health from Harvard University. Currently, Dr. Macht-Greenberg is Director of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at McLean Hospital. Previously, he was Director of Medicine Clinical Services at Boston Children's Hospital and as Director of Psychiatric Services at UMass Memorial Marlborough Hospital. Dr. Macht-Greenberg helps people manage sadness, anxiety, and life transitions by partnering with them to develop a trusting therapeutic relationship based in open communication.
Dr. Macht-Greenberg is a licensed psychologist with 25 years of experience providing consultation and therapy to children, adolescents, adults and families. He earned a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Yeshiva University and a Master of Public Health from Harvard University. Currently, Dr. Macht-Greenberg is Director of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at McLean Hospital. Previously, he was Director of Medicine Clinical Services at Boston Children's Hospital and as Director of Psychiatric Services at UMass Memorial Marlborough Hospital. Dr. Macht-Greenberg helps people manage sadness, anxiety, and life transitions by partnering with them to develop a trusting therapeutic relationship based in open communication.
I am the former Coordinator of Outpatient Child and Adolescent Psychological Services at McLean Hospital as well as the former Co-Director of the Learning Evaluation Clinic at McLean Hospital where I continue to supervise Post Doctoral Fellows.
For over 25 years, I have been providing psychotherapeutic and psychodiagnostic services for children, adolescents and adults. I work collaboratively with children, adolescents, parents and families in psychotherapy, parent consultation and family therapy and specialize in providing neuropsychological and psychological evaluations for children with learning, developmental and psychiatric difficulties and consulting with public and private schools about the needs of such children. I also specialize in providing psychotherapy services to children and families in the context of divorce, including post-divorce parent coordination services.
I am the former Coordinator of Outpatient Child and Adolescent Psychological Services at McLean Hospital as well as the former Co-Director of the Learning Evaluation Clinic at McLean Hospital where I continue to supervise Post Doctoral Fellows.
For over 25 years, I have been providing psychotherapeutic and psychodiagnostic services for children, adolescents and adults. I work collaboratively with children, adolescents, parents and families in psychotherapy, parent consultation and family therapy and specialize in providing neuropsychological and psychological evaluations for children with learning, developmental and psychiatric difficulties and consulting with public and private schools about the needs of such children. I also specialize in providing psychotherapy services to children and families in the context of divorce, including post-divorce parent coordination services.
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I am a pediatric psychologist with over 10 years of experience working with children, families, schools, and providers to better understand the unique needs of each child. I have expertise in conducting neuropsychological assessments of intellectual functioning, attention, learning, and other cognitive skills to provide diagnostic clarification and treatment recommendations. I strive to provide compassionate care and help each child work toward reaching their full potential.
I am a pediatric psychologist with over 10 years of experience working with children, families, schools, and providers to better understand the unique needs of each child. I have expertise in conducting neuropsychological assessments of intellectual functioning, attention, learning, and other cognitive skills to provide diagnostic clarification and treatment recommendations. I strive to provide compassionate care and help each child work toward reaching their full potential.
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Sometimes life just gets in the way of remembering our true nature. I like helping people find their inner core-so they know who they are and are able to express themselves freely. Life is not always easy, but there is a ground of truth that sustains and supports us when we know who we are. Old stories often hurt and pain informs what we see and what we do. Therapy can help free us from mistaken beliefs and free us from the burdens of the past.
Sometimes life just gets in the way of remembering our true nature. I like helping people find their inner core-so they know who they are and are able to express themselves freely. Life is not always easy, but there is a ground of truth that sustains and supports us when we know who we are. Old stories often hurt and pain informs what we see and what we do. Therapy can help free us from mistaken beliefs and free us from the burdens of the past.
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Clients struggling with anxiety, depression, BPD, trauma, relationship issues are areas I have much experience addressing.
Clients struggling with anxiety, depression, BPD, trauma, relationship issues are areas I have much experience addressing.
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Betsy Harris, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, DBT-LBC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Watertown, MA 02472
Are you looking for help managing emotions? Are you stuck in patterns you can't get out of? Looking to understand how your past has influenced your present? As a DBT and trauma therapist, I help clients make changes to improve their lives. Clients I work with may have difficulty coping with emotions, engage in self-harm or substance abuse, disordered eating or have experienced anxiety, trauma or PTSD. Using empathy and validation, along with direct feedback and humor, I enjoy helping clients discover how to build a life worth living.
Are you looking for help managing emotions? Are you stuck in patterns you can't get out of? Looking to understand how your past has influenced your present? As a DBT and trauma therapist, I help clients make changes to improve their lives. Clients I work with may have difficulty coping with emotions, engage in self-harm or substance abuse, disordered eating or have experienced anxiety, trauma or PTSD. Using empathy and validation, along with direct feedback and humor, I enjoy helping clients discover how to build a life worth living.
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The ideal client is open to receiving advice and implementing it into their daily lives. The client may have issues with substance abuse due to a lack of healthy coping skills. The client's needs are to improve the quality of work-life balance. It is also important for clients to learn healthy coping strategies to cope with anxiety, depression, and other underlying mental health disorders that are often the underlying cause of substance abuse.
The ideal client is open to receiving advice and implementing it into their daily lives. The client may have issues with substance abuse due to a lack of healthy coping skills. The client's needs are to improve the quality of work-life balance. It is also important for clients to learn healthy coping strategies to cope with anxiety, depression, and other underlying mental health disorders that are often the underlying cause of substance abuse.
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Kanika Minocha
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Watertown, MA 02472 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Through our time together, my goal is to aid clients in developing self-awareness, uncovering their innate potential and leading their lives with self-compassion. I have experience in working with teenagers, adults, immigrants, people of color, college students and athletes. I lead with a person-first approach and partner with clients to hone tools and resources that can support them as they navigate the emotional disruption of life challenges.
Through our time together, my goal is to aid clients in developing self-awareness, uncovering their innate potential and leading their lives with self-compassion. I have experience in working with teenagers, adults, immigrants, people of color, college students and athletes. I lead with a person-first approach and partner with clients to hone tools and resources that can support them as they navigate the emotional disruption of life challenges.
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I am a licensed professional counselor that has been working in behavioral health for over 20 years. I am a lifelong resident of South Jersey and obtained my Bachelors and Masters degrees from La Salle University in Philadelphia.
I am a licensed professional counselor that has been working in behavioral health for over 20 years. I am a lifelong resident of South Jersey and obtained my Bachelors and Masters degrees from La Salle University in Philadelphia.
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My clients are aware that something is not working and are motivated for change, even if they're not sure where exactly that change starts. My clients are often very conscious of the systemic stressors that make their lives more difficult, and come to me looking for support as they navigate challenges and imagine their futures.
My clients are aware that something is not working and are motivated for change, even if they're not sure where exactly that change starts. My clients are often very conscious of the systemic stressors that make their lives more difficult, and come to me looking for support as they navigate challenges and imagine their futures.
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Sarah Roseby Berkoff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Watertown, MA 02472 (Online Only)
I work with clients who are going through big or small life changes, from emerging adulthood struggles related to the college experience, to the transition to independence, to becoming a new parent, or just everyday struggles with mental health issues. I also have expertise working with individuals and caretakers who are managing medical issues. As a former medical oncology social worker, I understand the impact a new diagnosis (from cancer to dementia) can have on someone’s mental health and that of their loved ones. I also have experience working with end of life and grief.
I work with clients who are going through big or small life changes, from emerging adulthood struggles related to the college experience, to the transition to independence, to becoming a new parent, or just everyday struggles with mental health issues. I also have expertise working with individuals and caretakers who are managing medical issues. As a former medical oncology social worker, I understand the impact a new diagnosis (from cancer to dementia) can have on someone’s mental health and that of their loved ones. I also have experience working with end of life and grief.
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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 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.
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My ideal client may be struggling with depression or trauma in addition to the main issues listed. I've specialized in working with gastric bypass transitions, law enforcement professionals, people needing pet support services, those benefitting from art therapy, and interior design aesthetic supports, and reiki energy supports.
My ideal client may be struggling with depression or trauma in addition to the main issues listed. I've specialized in working with gastric bypass transitions, law enforcement professionals, people needing pet support services, those benefitting from art therapy, and interior design aesthetic supports, and reiki energy supports.
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Megan Ray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Watertown, MA 02472 (Online Only)
Whether you're struggling with communication in your relationships, feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety, or seeking guidance through a major life transition, I'm here to support you every step of the way. Together, we'll work collaboratively to identify your strengths, set achievable goals, and develop effective coping strategies to overcome obstacles and achieve greater fulfillment. In our sessions, I provide a warm and non-judgmental environment where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences openly.
Whether you're struggling with communication in your relationships, feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety, or seeking guidance through a major life transition, I'm here to support you every step of the way. Together, we'll work collaboratively to identify your strengths, set achievable goals, and develop effective coping strategies to overcome obstacles and achieve greater fulfillment. In our sessions, I provide a warm and non-judgmental environment where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences openly.
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At the Mindfulness & Change Group, I specialize in treating adolescents and young adults who are struggling with depression and anxiety. I have particular expertise in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and provide both group and individual DBT. With warmth, thoughtfulness, and direction, I help my clients build on their strengths while learning more helpful ways to cope with their difficulties. By identifying the goals that make life worth living for each unique individual and taking the time to understand my clients' struggles, I make therapy safe and validating.
At the Mindfulness & Change Group, I specialize in treating adolescents and young adults who are struggling with depression and anxiety. I have particular expertise in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and provide both group and individual DBT. With warmth, thoughtfulness, and direction, I help my clients build on their strengths while learning more helpful ways to cope with their difficulties. By identifying the goals that make life worth living for each unique individual and taking the time to understand my clients' struggles, I make therapy safe and validating.
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Teen Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.