Structural Family Therapy in Watertown, MA

Although the road to wellness is not linear, there is hope, and change is possible. Depression and anxiety, worry, stress, and feeling overwhelmed- these are all familiar concerns and normal in the human experience. We've all experienced it. Sometimes they can be difficult to manage and that's when talk therapy can be incredibly useful. But most important: I'm glad you're here. Let's build a collaborative therapeutic relationship.

I am able to provide comprehensive and empathetic counseling to individuals of all ages who are seeking support in handling mental health concerns within an outpatient level of care. I have experience working with children directly, whether through play therapy or another modality, and with their parents in order to deepen that child's support network. I also work with parents directly, whether it be on their journey of healing their own childhood trauma or in order to support them so that they can best support their family. I believe that you are the expert of your own experience, and that value is foundational in treatment.

CURRENTLY SEEING MA AND CT CLIENTS VIA TELEHEALTH. Do you want a more satisfying, connected, and supportive relationship with your partner? Is it difficult to work through current and past conflicts? Do you consistently have the same fight over and over again? I can help you to overcome these challenges and strengthen your relationship so that you and your partner are on the same team instead of stuck playing against each other. Through therapy, you will be able to better understand your partner’s and your own feelings and reactions, leading to greater compassion and understanding, and ultimately healing in your relationship.

Spring/Summer 2024 - - - Currently accepting NEW clients for couples therapy and co-parenting therapy. - - - I specialize in helping individuals and families navigate the messy and overwhelming struggles that come up through relationship conflict and life transitions. It is in adversity, whether personal loss, trauma, or relationship struggles, that I believe we have the greatest opportunity to find out who we truly are, what we really believe and the type of people we eventually want to become.

Welcome to Clinica Artesana LLC. We are a virtual mental health and expressive therapies clinic serving Massachusetts, New York and Florida. We are driven to help others.

I practice from a strengths-based, whole-person wellness perspective. I aspire to help my clients define, understand, and enhance their innate abilities to meet and work through the challenges that inevitably arise in each of our lives. I draw from my experience working in wilderness therapy, outpatient clinic, and in-home intensive therapy to bring a well-rounded approach, full of creativity to every session. I specialize my work towards clients who are looking to unlock their full potential while seeking connection and an improved understanding of self.

I work with children, adolescents, young adults, parents, and families to help overcome a variety of stressors including anxiety, depression, impulse control and executive functioning issues like ADHD/language processing challenges, autism spectrum disorder, blended family struggles, academic challenges (from performance anxiety to IEPs and therapeutic schools), oppositional behaviors, and substance use. My clients describe me as warm, dedicated, and helpful. I tailor my approach to each client or family using an active-listening, strengths-based approach to build a trusting relationship and help clients identify and attain solutions that improve their functioning and relationships.

I've been a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC), and a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) for almost twenty years. I work with individuals, couples, and families out of the basement office of my home in Arlington, MA. My most basic therapeutic approach is that everyone is born good and whole. But, life happens and it sends us difficulties that we can’t always understand or handle. These difficulties can happen as children, adolescents, adults, in school, home, work, and in our marriages. Sometimes these problematic life experiences can affect our core beliefs negatively and/or overwhelm our abilities to cope.

You Have A Village is an online, virtual support community created to connect parents with professional resources for today’s parenting challenges. As a member of the Village, parents have access to unlimited peer-support groups held virtually and a real time group chat, each of which are monitored by a parent-coaching professional for only $40/month. At You Have A Village we are striving to create a collaborative and supportive virtual community where parents can connect and learn from one another to make the challenges of parenting and life a bit easier.

Welcome, If your seeking a judgement free zone, you found it. I'm a therapist who works with adults on a wide range of issues. I'm happy to do individual therapy or couples counseling. My goal with any client is to help you reach your goal so you can confidently go out into the world and be the you that you want to be. Good therapy is like Mary Poppins. The therapist swoops in, help the client improve their life by reaching their goals and then fly away on their umbrella. And don't worry, the singing is optional.

Focusing her practice on couples, sexuality, and family systems, Marissa works with couples and families navigating relational dynamics. Marissa has worked with couples to rebuild trust and create new relational agreements. She has experience working with interracial, interfaith, and multicultural families. Marissa training includes working with desire, intimacy, infidelity, conflict management, and parenting. Marissa works with families (ages 14+), navigating topics including adoption, mental health, queerness, and disability. She also offers Individual therapy for those in the process of separating.

My practice is committed to empowering adults and couples to overcome the intense challenges of trauma, life transitions, and relationship struggles—whether it's loss, divorce, breakups, or parenting. I also take pride in working with men seeking support for their unique challenges. Together, we'll reclaim your priorities, break through negative thought patterns, and create stronger, healthier relationships. After our sessions, you'll feel more grounded, balanced, and aware of yourself, with a deeper sense of gratitude and connection to the world around you.

Please call me directly for a free 15 minute phone consultation in order to find out more about how I work. My office is located in Cambridge, MA between Harvard and Central Square with street parking.

For over 40 years I have been helping people with their life challenges, their relationships, and their aspirations. My clients say that I am supportive, knowledgeable, and wise. I see therapy as a safe place to think aloud, to get support, to get feedback, and to learn how to change yourself and your situation. I enjoy my work. I enjoy joining my clients in their effort to better their life, and helping them to discover their strengths and overcome obstacles. I work with adult of all age. and lately also with people and couples before or after retirement. You can learn more in my website: www.margliter.com.