LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Wellesley, MA
Jennifer Spinner LICSW, LCSW, MSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Wellesley, MA 02481 (Online Only)
RLT (Relational Life Therapy) is an Evidence Based Method proven to effectively transform individuals and couple relationships! With My help, your relationships will grow into the thriving, healthy, genuine, authentic and partnership you always dreamed of.
With me, you Will learn to cherish yourself and/or your partner as never before. Within my safe, compassionate setting your relationships can move from flailing to flourishing in minimal time. I offer a science based method in a caring, warm environment. I use RLT (Relational Life Therapy), which is the most effective therapy for individuals and couples. Other schools teach skills. I will teach you how to be in the mindset to use these skills Effectively. You will embrace yourself, your partner and other people in your life, more than you ever thought possible. I study with the NYT Bestselling author Terrence Real.
RLT (Relational Life Therapy) is an Evidence Based Method proven to effectively transform individuals and couple relationships! With My help, your relationships will grow into the thriving, healthy, genuine, authentic and partnership you always dreamed of.
With me, you Will learn to cherish yourself and/or your partner as never before. Within my safe, compassionate setting your relationships can move from flailing to flourishing in minimal time. I offer a science based method in a caring, warm environment. I use RLT (Relational Life Therapy), which is the most effective therapy for individuals and couples. Other schools teach skills. I will teach you how to be in the mindset to use these skills Effectively. You will embrace yourself, your partner and other people in your life, more than you ever thought possible. I study with the NYT Bestselling author Terrence Real.
Elana Gacs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wellesley, MA 02482 (Online Only)
I focus on life stage transitions such as emerging adulthood, parenting, and loss.
I am a therapist who deeply believes in everyone's ability to grow and change. I believe in our ability to evolve even when faced with seemingly insurmountable challenges. In my practice we focus on breaking down these challenges into manageable pieces and accessing the solutions that are already within.
I focus on life stage transitions such as emerging adulthood, parenting, and loss.
I am a therapist who deeply believes in everyone's ability to grow and change. I believe in our ability to evolve even when faced with seemingly insurmountable challenges. In my practice we focus on breaking down these challenges into manageable pieces and accessing the solutions that are already within.
Perinatal Clients: My practice focuses on treating perinatal mood and anxiety disorders as well as the transition to parenthood.
I am a clinical psychologist with 15 years of experience working with clients in a variety of settings and presenting with a wide range of diagnoses and concerns including depression, anxiety, substance abuse, academic and workplace issues, relationship issues, perinatal mood disorders, and parenting challenges. I have worked with children, adolescents, college students and adults. My clinical training includes Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Intensive Short Term Psychotherapy (ISTDP) and Interpersonal Psychotherapy for the Perinatal Population (IPT-P). I have advanced training and am certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C).
Perinatal Clients: My practice focuses on treating perinatal mood and anxiety disorders as well as the transition to parenthood.
I am a clinical psychologist with 15 years of experience working with clients in a variety of settings and presenting with a wide range of diagnoses and concerns including depression, anxiety, substance abuse, academic and workplace issues, relationship issues, perinatal mood disorders, and parenting challenges. I have worked with children, adolescents, college students and adults. My clinical training includes Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Intensive Short Term Psychotherapy (ISTDP) and Interpersonal Psychotherapy for the Perinatal Population (IPT-P). I have advanced training and am certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C).
Michael Longo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LMHC, CST
Verified Verified
Wellesley, MA 02481
I specialize in working with couples who are experiencing difficulties. No partnership is without disappointments, confusion, and an experience of minor or major betrayals. Yet these predictable challenges invite us to broaden our capacity for understanding and enter new depths of intimacy as we repair and heal. As a marriage and family therapist with a focus on sexuality I believe that no matter what the difficulty, we can reshape our relationships to have the kind of deep connections we yearn for. I help couples strengthen relationship skills and develop tools to end negative patterns and establish deep intimacy.
I specialize in working with couples who are experiencing difficulties. No partnership is without disappointments, confusion, and an experience of minor or major betrayals. Yet these predictable challenges invite us to broaden our capacity for understanding and enter new depths of intimacy as we repair and heal. As a marriage and family therapist with a focus on sexuality I believe that no matter what the difficulty, we can reshape our relationships to have the kind of deep connections we yearn for. I help couples strengthen relationship skills and develop tools to end negative patterns and establish deep intimacy.
I spent many years working in college mental health and feel a special connection helping people with the college transition.
Looking for a therapist can be overwhelming, especially when you really need help. If only life would stop coming at you for 5 minutes so you could catch your breath. Come see me and get some relief. I have been a therapist for 21 years. What is important to you is important to me. Each session is tailored to your needs. Sometimes you may want more structure, feedback/guidance. Sometimes you might just need someone to listen, to witness your pain, and know you were heard. That is how I see my role: to be a human being sitting with another human being offering emotional help, support, & insights. You're not going through this alone.
I spent many years working in college mental health and feel a special connection helping people with the college transition.
Looking for a therapist can be overwhelming, especially when you really need help. If only life would stop coming at you for 5 minutes so you could catch your breath. Come see me and get some relief. I have been a therapist for 21 years. What is important to you is important to me. Each session is tailored to your needs. Sometimes you may want more structure, feedback/guidance. Sometimes you might just need someone to listen, to witness your pain, and know you were heard. That is how I see my role: to be a human being sitting with another human being offering emotional help, support, & insights. You're not going through this alone.
I believe that a collaborative partnership between client and therapist is the foundation for healing and growth. I work with adults of all ages and backgrounds who struggle with anxiety and depression, life transitions, grief, and the effects of stress on their lives. While much of my experience has focused on supporting women in various stages of their lives, I seek to provide an inclusive, nonjudgmental, safe space for all clients to explore their inner lives and external stressors. I bring focus to client strengths, practicing self-compassion, and cultivating joy.
I believe that a collaborative partnership between client and therapist is the foundation for healing and growth. I work with adults of all ages and backgrounds who struggle with anxiety and depression, life transitions, grief, and the effects of stress on their lives. While much of my experience has focused on supporting women in various stages of their lives, I seek to provide an inclusive, nonjudgmental, safe space for all clients to explore their inner lives and external stressors. I bring focus to client strengths, practicing self-compassion, and cultivating joy.
Life is full of challenges and hardships that can leave us feeling lost, overwhelmed and burned out. I firmly believe that every person possesses unique strengths and abilities that can be harnessed to navigate the difficulties they face. By adopting a strengths-based approach, I strive to help individuals identify and leverage their inner resources to develop resilience and achieve their therapeutic goals. I view therapy as a collaborative process, where my clients and I work together as equal partners in exploring their concerns and co-creating personalized strategies for positive change.
Life is full of challenges and hardships that can leave us feeling lost, overwhelmed and burned out. I firmly believe that every person possesses unique strengths and abilities that can be harnessed to navigate the difficulties they face. By adopting a strengths-based approach, I strive to help individuals identify and leverage their inner resources to develop resilience and achieve their therapeutic goals. I view therapy as a collaborative process, where my clients and I work together as equal partners in exploring their concerns and co-creating personalized strategies for positive change.
Susan Hronsky Davidson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Wellesley, MA 02482 (Online Only)
If you’re ready to take the next step toward a more fulfilling life, contact me and let’s begin this transformative journey.
Are you feeling anxious? While you want to feel confident and have peace of mind, you feel constantly stressed. Despite the desire for contentment, anxiety can be overwhelming. It can affect your social well being, your productivity and even your health. That’s where I come in. With over 30 years of clinical experience, my extensive training as a child and adult psychologist, and my approachable warm style, I’ve guided thousands of clients to an improved quality of life. My passion lies in helping individuals of all ages conquer anxiety and create a healthier lifestyle using evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
If you’re ready to take the next step toward a more fulfilling life, contact me and let’s begin this transformative journey.
Are you feeling anxious? While you want to feel confident and have peace of mind, you feel constantly stressed. Despite the desire for contentment, anxiety can be overwhelming. It can affect your social well being, your productivity and even your health. That’s where I come in. With over 30 years of clinical experience, my extensive training as a child and adult psychologist, and my approachable warm style, I’ve guided thousands of clients to an improved quality of life. My passion lies in helping individuals of all ages conquer anxiety and create a healthier lifestyle using evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Skylar Jungers
Pre-Licensed Professional, EdM
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Wellesley, MA 02481 (Online Only)
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!
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!
My warmth, expertise and professionalism create an atmosphere in which my clients feel they have a comfortable safe place The issues that bring my clients to therapy include Anxiety and Panic Disorders, Depression, Bipolar, Life Transition Issues, Eating Disorders, Grief, Family/Couples Issues and Geriatric Challenges.
As a thirty plus year veteran in Clinical Social Work, I worked for many years at the premier Harvard teaching hospital for Psychiatry in Boston.. I am an eclectic therapist. My clinical work is based upon a psychodynamic foundation to which I have integrated Cognitive and/or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness and Relaxation Training, Family Systems Models and Coaching. In my initial assessment and subsequent work with each individual, I strive to listen as closely as possible to the feeling experience of the client and help each person develop an understanding and perspective of their life experience.
My warmth, expertise and professionalism create an atmosphere in which my clients feel they have a comfortable safe place The issues that bring my clients to therapy include Anxiety and Panic Disorders, Depression, Bipolar, Life Transition Issues, Eating Disorders, Grief, Family/Couples Issues and Geriatric Challenges.
As a thirty plus year veteran in Clinical Social Work, I worked for many years at the premier Harvard teaching hospital for Psychiatry in Boston.. I am an eclectic therapist. My clinical work is based upon a psychodynamic foundation to which I have integrated Cognitive and/or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness and Relaxation Training, Family Systems Models and Coaching. In my initial assessment and subsequent work with each individual, I strive to listen as closely as possible to the feeling experience of the client and help each person develop an understanding and perspective of their life experience.
Mary Jo Peterson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Wellesley, MA 02482 (Online Only)
The last fight you had with your partner was very different. Things took an ugly turn, and you said things you never expected to say to each other. Now you’re not sure how to recover. It feels like you’ve hit a fork in the road. It wasn’t always like this. You remember talking long into the night, sharing your vulnerabilities. Only now, you have them thrown back in your face when the arguing starts. The little digs and insults have created a chasm of hurt between you that feels uncrossable. Last night’s fight was awful, and you never want to go there again. There’s still love between you, but you need help.
The last fight you had with your partner was very different. Things took an ugly turn, and you said things you never expected to say to each other. Now you’re not sure how to recover. It feels like you’ve hit a fork in the road. It wasn’t always like this. You remember talking long into the night, sharing your vulnerabilities. Only now, you have them thrown back in your face when the arguing starts. The little digs and insults have created a chasm of hurt between you that feels uncrossable. Last night’s fight was awful, and you never want to go there again. There’s still love between you, but you need help.
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Counseling is a place for emotional growth, personal development, and positive change. Are you struggling or feeling stuck in life, work, relationships , sports, art, music or other creative efforts? Are you finding life's transitions challenging? I help adults struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, family challenges, and new life situations. I work with executives, athletes, musicians, actors, writers, and other creative artists. I help college, high school, and middle school students manage transitions. Unlike large national counseling corporations , you will receive a boutique style therapy service.
Counseling is a place for emotional growth, personal development, and positive change. Are you struggling or feeling stuck in life, work, relationships , sports, art, music or other creative efforts? Are you finding life's transitions challenging? I help adults struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, family challenges, and new life situations. I work with executives, athletes, musicians, actors, writers, and other creative artists. I help college, high school, and middle school students manage transitions. Unlike large national counseling corporations , you will receive a boutique style therapy service.
In 17 years of practice, I've coached and counseled children, adolescents, families and women, through life transitions, complicated grief, loss and trauma, anxiety and depression, educational and career change, relationship struggles, social-emotional and developmental growing pains.
I hold a space of safety, confidentiality & upmost respect for my clients, the stories they have lived & their hopes for personal transformation. With my youngest clients, counseling is a collaborative process of shifting challenging habits & behaviors, or removing roadblocks impacting school adjustment and family harmony. I work in partnership with caregivers to take actionable steps, teaching skills & strategies to help children and adolescents thrive. With adult clients, we uncover patterns & behaviors causing pain, address trauma, shame, identity, or relationship issues; anything impacting optimal wellbeing.
In 17 years of practice, I've coached and counseled children, adolescents, families and women, through life transitions, complicated grief, loss and trauma, anxiety and depression, educational and career change, relationship struggles, social-emotional and developmental growing pains.
I hold a space of safety, confidentiality & upmost respect for my clients, the stories they have lived & their hopes for personal transformation. With my youngest clients, counseling is a collaborative process of shifting challenging habits & behaviors, or removing roadblocks impacting school adjustment and family harmony. I work in partnership with caregivers to take actionable steps, teaching skills & strategies to help children and adolescents thrive. With adult clients, we uncover patterns & behaviors causing pain, address trauma, shame, identity, or relationship issues; anything impacting optimal wellbeing.
Molly Williamson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Wellesley, MA 02481 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have experience treating young adults and adults coping with chronic disease or illness, anxiety, depression, existential stress, life transitions, and interpersonal relationship challenges.
I am currently offering appointments via telehealth. Are you looking to make or adjust to a change? Explore your identity and values? Grieve a loss, or losses? My goal for our work together is to help discover ways for you to live a better, more authentic life. If you are looking for support in coping with anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, academic/career concerns, or relationship difficulties, my practice might be right for you. I hope together we can work to enhance your coping, self-care, problem solving, and communication skills.
I have experience treating young adults and adults coping with chronic disease or illness, anxiety, depression, existential stress, life transitions, and interpersonal relationship challenges.
I am currently offering appointments via telehealth. Are you looking to make or adjust to a change? Explore your identity and values? Grieve a loss, or losses? My goal for our work together is to help discover ways for you to live a better, more authentic life. If you are looking for support in coping with anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, academic/career concerns, or relationship difficulties, my practice might be right for you. I hope together we can work to enhance your coping, self-care, problem solving, and communication skills.
I have experience working with anxiety, grief, loss, feelings of loneliness, and life transitions.
My style is interactive, compassionate, and supportive. I work hard to make sure my clients have the opportunity to reach their full potential in all aspects of their lives. Throughout my career, it has been my goal to have a positive and lasting impact on my clients. A crucial component of our work depends on our ability to develop a partnership that is built on mutual respect and commitment and hard work. I am committed to helping you build and maintain healthy relationships. Let's get started! I look forward to meeting you.
I have experience working with anxiety, grief, loss, feelings of loneliness, and life transitions.
My style is interactive, compassionate, and supportive. I work hard to make sure my clients have the opportunity to reach their full potential in all aspects of their lives. Throughout my career, it has been my goal to have a positive and lasting impact on my clients. A crucial component of our work depends on our ability to develop a partnership that is built on mutual respect and commitment and hard work. I am committed to helping you build and maintain healthy relationships. Let's get started! I look forward to meeting you.
*Accepting New Clients- The best way to reach me is through email to schedule a phone consult* I am committed to working collaboratively with you to create a safe space so that you can embrace your vulnerabilities, foster strengths and increase resilience. I specialize in a variety of mental health concerns including but not limited to anxiety, depression, OCD, self-development, relationship difficulties, divorce and unresolved caregiver relationships. Rather than solely focusing on a diagnosis, I believe that it is important to recognize the whole person, which includes all areas of your well-being.
*Accepting New Clients- The best way to reach me is through email to schedule a phone consult* I am committed to working collaboratively with you to create a safe space so that you can embrace your vulnerabilities, foster strengths and increase resilience. I specialize in a variety of mental health concerns including but not limited to anxiety, depression, OCD, self-development, relationship difficulties, divorce and unresolved caregiver relationships. Rather than solely focusing on a diagnosis, I believe that it is important to recognize the whole person, which includes all areas of your well-being.
Cynthia J Song
Psychologist, PsyD, JD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wellesley, MA 02481 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Hello, I am a licensed clinical psychologist in MA & OR. Before becoming a psychologist, I worked as a public interest attorney, and as a psychologist, I see the importance of being mindful of social context in the therapy room. I specialize in psychodynamic psychotherapy -an evidence-based treatment- to illuminate how the past and present, external and internal, mutually influence one another. I also integrate tools from other therapy modalities to support the unique needs of each individual.
Hello, I am a licensed clinical psychologist in MA & OR. Before becoming a psychologist, I worked as a public interest attorney, and as a psychologist, I see the importance of being mindful of social context in the therapy room. I specialize in psychodynamic psychotherapy -an evidence-based treatment- to illuminate how the past and present, external and internal, mutually influence one another. I also integrate tools from other therapy modalities to support the unique needs of each individual.
Rachel Kolb Chimberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Wellesley, MA 02482 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Life is not easy and sometimes people go it alone. The opportunity to heard, to be understood, and to be accepted is a very powerful one. My aim as a therapist is to provide that opportunity. In over 40 years of practice, I have helped people to understand that survival strategies of the past may now be the source of struggle in their lives. With that understanding in mind it is possible to make changes, alleviate suffering and move through life with greater ease and appreciation. To that end, I incorporate Focusing, Mindfulness, and Cognitive approaches where they may be useful.
Life is not easy and sometimes people go it alone. The opportunity to heard, to be understood, and to be accepted is a very powerful one. My aim as a therapist is to provide that opportunity. In over 40 years of practice, I have helped people to understand that survival strategies of the past may now be the source of struggle in their lives. With that understanding in mind it is possible to make changes, alleviate suffering and move through life with greater ease and appreciation. To that end, I incorporate Focusing, Mindfulness, and Cognitive approaches where they may be useful.
Hi, I'm so glad you're here! My name is Alex and I specialize in life transitions, anxiety, stress management, self-esteem, school and work/life balance, identity exploration, and relationships. I enjoy working with students, college/grad students, and adults. I believe in celebrating the resiliency of my clients and working alongside them to unlock their potential and to achieve their goals. I strive to provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals to explore their emotions and develop effective coping strategies.
Hi, I'm so glad you're here! My name is Alex and I specialize in life transitions, anxiety, stress management, self-esteem, school and work/life balance, identity exploration, and relationships. I enjoy working with students, college/grad students, and adults. I believe in celebrating the resiliency of my clients and working alongside them to unlock their potential and to achieve their goals. I strive to provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals to explore their emotions and develop effective coping strategies.
We all long for our experiences, feelings, and needs to be seen, recognized, and honored. I bring to our work deep respect for you and/or your child’s concerns and suffering. I place the therapeutic relationship at the heart of our work, which I approach with curiosity and empathy. I am most interested in what your unique experience is, and I aim to listen deeply. A safe-enough space will help us to transform your patterns of experience that interfere with your ability to be compassionate with yourself, to build meaningful relationships, and to work and play creatively, in other words, to live a fulfilling life.
We all long for our experiences, feelings, and needs to be seen, recognized, and honored. I bring to our work deep respect for you and/or your child’s concerns and suffering. I place the therapeutic relationship at the heart of our work, which I approach with curiosity and empathy. I am most interested in what your unique experience is, and I aim to listen deeply. A safe-enough space will help us to transform your patterns of experience that interfere with your ability to be compassionate with yourself, to build meaningful relationships, and to work and play creatively, in other words, to live a fulfilling life.
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