Anxiety Therapists in Watertown, MA

My ideal client has an open mind and is receptive to engaging in treatment. Their needs, issues, and goals should be within my scope of what I feel comfortable with and not require a higher level of care. More specifically, their needs would be, to be supported and listened to. Their issues should be able to be worked on in this setting, and their goals could be to work on developing themselves. The client wants to engage in therapy because they are ready to work on themselves and engage collaboratively.

Struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma ("big T or little t"), and difficult relationships, can be both wearing and demoralizing. I try to help people understand at an emotional level, not just an intellectual one. I have been called compassionate, warm and down-to-earth. I use mind-body, psychodynamic, somatic, cognitive, as well as practical approaches to a problem. I try to help a person grasp an issue or resolution in a way that resonates with them. It needs to make sense in both their head and gut, so they can start putting that understanding into real-life, practical solutions to their problems. Insight and practicality.

I know that there are challenges in each person's life and I strongly believe that talking helps. I engage those that I work with by using dynamic psychotherapy. This is an ongoing process of talking, thinking and feeling. As these elements are shared, reconsidered, and reviewed over time a deeper understanding of the self emerges. This understanding leads to more choices in one's life. I respect the abilities that people bring to the challenges of life and their capacities to make changes. I treat the person not the diagnosis. Please text or call (617) 480-5155.

Sophia Sadiki is a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) with 4 years of experience providing therapeutic care to adolescents and adults seeking help with anxiety and depression, or looking for support with navigating life transitions and managing stress. Sophia completed her Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology at Elon University and her Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Social Work at Boston College School of Social Work. She focuses on a strengths based approach, utilizing cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, and solution focused therapies.

My ideal client is an adult who is facing challenges associated with depression, anxiety, life changes, and life stages. My client seeks to find joy in life and expand tools to meet the day's challenges. Another ideal client would be the neuroatypical person seeking to understand how to navigate a world they struggle to understand. This could include those on the autism spectrum or ADHD. Another ideal client would be seniors seeking to navigate the challenges of aging, including loss of jobs through retirement, changing health, or any other issue.

My ideal client is someone who is ready for therapy and is committed to their own growth and well-being. This person is open to expressing themselves in therapy. This person may be experiencing challenges such as anxiety and depression, low self-esteem, and trauma. The goals for therapy may be developing coping skills, healing past trauma, and increasing confidence. Needs may include empathy and validation and a need for a safe environment. I am also interested in working with people with a dual diagnosis. I can help people create treatment goals, combine different therapies, and provide community resources to support recovery.

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.

I enjoy working with adults, especially those going through life transitions/adjustments, and I specialize in treatment of anxiety. We can explore how your current and past experiences influence beliefs and behaviors, build your toolbox of strategies to cope with distress, and process your life experiences in a safe space. Exploring and learning about yourself can be an empowering experience, and I appreciate you letting me into your life to help with this process. I look forward to hearing your story and working together towards your treatment goals.

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.

No current openings in my practice. My approach is based on respect, empathy, sensitivity and honesty. I believe in the integration of the mind and body in order to create change, growth and healing. I value your awareness, knowledge and self-insight as an integral part of our work together. I use a dynamic approach to therapy and include EMDR, mindfulness and psychodrama. I work with clients across a wide range of ages, backgrounds and presenting issues, including depression, anxiety, jealousy, anger, panic, phobias, trauma, relationship/family conflicts, sexuality/sexual identity, polyamory and parenting challenges.

I have worked in different settings within the community, working with all ages and diagnoses such as depression, anxiety, Autism, PTSD, mood disorders, and ADHD. I have experience with doing individual work as well as family therapeutic work. I believe in collaboratively working with my clients and establishing a strong therapeutic alliance. My goal is to support my clients through their journeys. If you are looking to learn more about yourself and how to better navigate through current and past issues, I am here to help.

We all have patterns, or habits, in the way in which we relate with ourselves, others, the world. Some of these patterns serve us well, and some of them don't; some of them served us well at some point in our lives, and they no longer do. My approach seeks to balance the compassion to be with and accept where you are now, with the courage to step in a new direction, to create new ways of relating with yourself and the world. I have experience working with children, families and adults, with specific focuses on anxiety and OCD, trauma, depression, oppositional behavior and family relationships, transitions, and substance abuse.

I enjoy working with others struggling with anxiety, ADHD, depression, confidence, spirituality, relationship issues, and self-worth. I often find myself working with those who are learning how to honor their intuition and develop their true and higher selves. I also enjoy working with clients who are open to alternative therapies. I am a heart-centered and strengths-based therapist who meets clients where they are in life and strives to provide a nurturing environment to allow my clients to grow into the best versions of themselves.

When you’ve been managing anxiety, depression, or mood swings, it can feel like life is just happening to you. Or that you’re treading water, unable to swim to shore. Managing a health issue, a challenging relationship or trauma is tough. So are major life changes like marriage, divorce, parenthood, loss, illness, or a career change. Navigating these emotions and experiences is difficult to do alone. And when you’re feeling vulnerable, it’s not easy to ask for help. When you receive support from an experienced professional who is committed to helping you, you can finally stop treading water, begin to heal, and get to shore.

As a Cognitive-Behavioral therapist certified in Parent Child Interaction Therapy (www.pcit.org) and trained in DBT for children, I help children and parents learn the skills needed to manage social, behavioral and emotional challenges, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, life and family stress. My approach is collaborative, practical and guided by core behavioral and relational principles to help parents & children navigate their lives, regain control, respond more effectively to their challenges, and, ultimately, thrive.

My ideal client is someone who is ready to explore their patterns, thoughts, and unique stories. They may be struggling with anxiety or depression or haven't fully processed traumas and attachment issues in their lifetime. This ideal client may be detached from their emotions, have a hard time letting go, or find it difficult to experience joy. This person is motivated for change and seeks more insight about themselves.

I believe therapy is a collaborative process that assists clients in gaining the insight necessary to improve their quality of life. I understand how difficult it can be to start therapy; I am committed to creating a client-centered, therapeutic alliance based on trust, empathy and understanding. I provide a judgement-free, safe space and work to empower clients to explore challenges, create goals and remove the obstacles that stand in their way. I have experience working with clients experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, mood instability, personal and interpersonal conflict and substance use.

Hi! I'm Jen, and I am a psychotherapist, seeing individuals and couples via telehealth/video only, with licensure in MA, CA, WA and IN. I offer walk-and-talk in-person therapy in the Central MA/MetroWest area as well. I help those that are polyamorous/ethically non-monogamous, utilizing EMDR for anxiety, depression and trauma-related disorders. I have clinical experience with ADHD, chronic illness, LGBTQIA+ issues, and relationship concerns, as well as perinatal emotional concerns. I also offer EMDR Intensives, so that we may get the work done in fewer sessions!

My ideal client would be someone who is ready and willing to participate in treatment. I am comfortable with an array of different diagnoses and struggles. Their needs would include working towards tangible goals that we are able to breakdown in the treatment setting. They may want to work on self-esteem, depression, anxiety, PTSD symptoms etc. They would want to minimize their symptoms and improve everyday functioning. The goal would ultimately be to no longer need treatment as they have reached their goals.