Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Wellesley Hills, MA

Everyone, at least once in their life, finds themselves struggling with life events that feel insurmountable or with emotions that feel outside of their control. I believe that therapy can help with that and bring out your own resilience and capacity to learn. My guiding principle is to provide an open and accepting environment where people can explore their personal experiences and reinforce their well-being.

As a therapist, my goal is to help clients navigate struggles in their lives and provide a space of safety and compassion as they work to overcome challenges. I believe therapy is a collaborative process and clients come to therapy with an inner wisdom. I intend to guide them to understand themselves and live more authentically. I work closely to individualize therapy so it fits the needs of the client. I have experience working with adolescents, young adults, and adults with a wide range of concerns, including eating disorders, trauma, relationships, and ADHD.

I am a licensed psychologist at Dana-Farber and Boston Children’s Hospital and an Instructor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School. In my small private practice, I specialize in working with young adults and parents.

InStride Health specializes in treating young patients whose anxiety or OCD is causing significant impairment in life (ie., school avoidance, social isolation, family disruption, and physical manifestations.) Practicing evidence-based treatment (CBT, ACT, components of DBT) with an emphasis on exposure, the InStride team empowers youth to face their fears and build resilience.

Now accepting new clients with BCBS! Hi! My name is Emma Barrows and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. I am committed to helping individuals and families who may be facing a variety of life’s challenges, such as relationship difficulties, stress in transitions, family conflict, stress at school or in the workplace, or dealing with chronic medical conditions. I provide a nonjudgemental space with the purpose of identifying personal values and goals to tailor strategies that will help you (or a loved on) lead a more fulfilling and satisfying life.

I am a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of experience. My specialties include Child, Adolescent, Adult, and Family Psychotherapy, Parent Consultation, Couples Therapy, and Special Education and 504 Plan Consultation. Through providing a supportive, connected, compassionate environment for my clients, people find the strength to directly explore their struggles and carve a path toward greater calm, happiness, understanding, and acceptance.

Would you like things to work better in your life, to feel happier and more in control? Some difficulties stem from situational and environmental factors, others are rooted in developmental issues, personality traits, mood disorders or psychosis. Life can be challenging for children and adults of all ages. Learn to identify your personal life values, thoughts and feelings. Focus on current functioning and develop improved mind-body relaxation, error-free thinking and emotion management, reflection and communication. Explore early attachments and present family and relationship dynamics. Address developmental and learning related concerns. I support medication when appropriate and welcomed by you.

Hello! I have a variety of experience treating adolescents and adults with anxiety, depression, PTSD, phobias, panic and other mood disorders using a solution-focused, goal-oriented approach. I believe in treating people as people, and every individual brings a unique skill-set to the table that we can tap into in order to make progress and achieve set goals! I make sure that every client has access to non-judgmental space to explore underlying issues as well as tackle every day concerns and set weekly-goals. No concern is too small and no issue is beyond treatment! (I am only able to offer phone sessions at this time)

"The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change." - Carl Rogers. Therapy is a deeply personal journey involving an array of emotions waiting to be discovered and explored. You deserve to be heard and supported through life's unpredictable moments and events, and I welcome you to share your experiences, obstacles, and thoughts in a comfortable, safe and encouraging space where you can unearth and be your authentic self.

I am a Licensed Psychologist with a wide range of childhood and adolescent behavioral and emotional concerns, including behavioral and emotional outbursts, anxiety, picky eating, and coping with stressful life events. I have a particular expertise working with children and adolescents with neurodevelopment concerns (e.g. ADHD, Autism) and chronic medical conditions, as well as treating sleep difficulties, distress during medical appointments/procedures (e.g. injections/blood draws, imaging, dentist), treatment adherence (e.g. pill swallowing), feeding concerns, and parenting concerns/difficulties.

My goal in therapy is to use empathy, humor, and openness to create a space where you feel safe to express yourself without judgement, accepted for all that you are, and ready to process your experiences with someone who values your wellbeing! My passion lies in working with adolescents, teens, and young adults seeking to work through issues of anxiety, identity development, stress, family conflict, school issues, relationships, transitions, and self-esteem. I also have several years of experience helping athletes with common performance issues such as confidence, focus, motivation, and overcoming injury to perform at their best!

With a warm, down-to-earth, supportive, and engaged style, I help clients work through challenges such as depression, anxiety, OCD, relationship difficulties, life transitions, grief, academic and career concerns, and creative blocks. Whether we are working to help you more fully understand yourself; reflecting on patterns that may be getting in your way; processing painful feelings or memories; identifying sources of meaning, purpose, and strength in your life; or exploring aspects of your identity, my goal is for you to feel understood and accepted, and that our time together will make a meaningful difference in your life.