Female Therapists in West Roxbury, MA
Jenn Brandel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
West Roxbury, MA 02132 (Online Only)
For more than 20 years, I have provided therapy to individuals, couples and groups, as well as offering training, consultation and clinical supervision to individuals and community organizations. My work centers around bridging transitions, fostering personal growth and developing compassionate responses and strategies to address life's challenges. In addition to providing support and encouragement, I will challenge you to think critically about the choices you are making and to work toward overcoming the obstacles that may be keeping you from achieving your goals.
For more than 20 years, I have provided therapy to individuals, couples and groups, as well as offering training, consultation and clinical supervision to individuals and community organizations. My work centers around bridging transitions, fostering personal growth and developing compassionate responses and strategies to address life's challenges. In addition to providing support and encouragement, I will challenge you to think critically about the choices you are making and to work toward overcoming the obstacles that may be keeping you from achieving your goals.
Carol Abizaid
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MFA, MA, MSW, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Roxbury, MA 02132 (Online Only)
If you are experiencing difficulties with barriers and obstacles impacted by past trauma, memories, and sustained traumatic affect, and are motivated to enhance your life experience, we will work together to find the path which moves you forward. By using different methods to tune into what feels most organic to your process, we will work together to find the most effective way to reach sustainable emotional growth to increase self regulation and self reliance. I hold BA from Brown Univ., MFA from U. of Calif., Riverside in Experimental Choreography: traumatic memory, MA in Trauma & Violence Studies from NYU, and MSW Fordham Univ.
If you are experiencing difficulties with barriers and obstacles impacted by past trauma, memories, and sustained traumatic affect, and are motivated to enhance your life experience, we will work together to find the path which moves you forward. By using different methods to tune into what feels most organic to your process, we will work together to find the most effective way to reach sustainable emotional growth to increase self regulation and self reliance. I hold BA from Brown Univ., MFA from U. of Calif., Riverside in Experimental Choreography: traumatic memory, MA in Trauma & Violence Studies from NYU, and MSW Fordham Univ.
Ana M Hernandez
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Roxbury, MA 02132 (Online Only)
We learn, grow, and work through life’s problems within the context of our relationships. I am trained to treat emotional challenges and behavioral problems within the context of marriage, couples, and family systems. Whether it is the lack of support from our parents or our partners, unresolved trauma, persistent anxiety or depression, or the desire to live more authentically with those closest to us, embarking on a path toward healing is a courageous first step. As you embark on this path, you will learn to communicate more authentically, feel more centered, and develop multiple ways of dealing with life’s challenges.
We learn, grow, and work through life’s problems within the context of our relationships. I am trained to treat emotional challenges and behavioral problems within the context of marriage, couples, and family systems. Whether it is the lack of support from our parents or our partners, unresolved trauma, persistent anxiety or depression, or the desire to live more authentically with those closest to us, embarking on a path toward healing is a courageous first step. As you embark on this path, you will learn to communicate more authentically, feel more centered, and develop multiple ways of dealing with life’s challenges.
I am a licensed independent clinical social worker who received their undergraduate and graduate degree from Boston College. I worked at Massachusetts General Hospital and McLean Hospital before entering into private practice. I treat individuals from age 14 through adult and older adulthood, having completed clinical internships in graduate school at a school for children with special needs and the geriatric training program at the Veterans Administration Medical Center.
I am a licensed independent clinical social worker who received their undergraduate and graduate degree from Boston College. I worked at Massachusetts General Hospital and McLean Hospital before entering into private practice. I treat individuals from age 14 through adult and older adulthood, having completed clinical internships in graduate school at a school for children with special needs and the geriatric training program at the Veterans Administration Medical Center.
Katherine O'brien
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
West Roxbury, MA 02132 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am currently taking referrals for a waitlist which may be 6 months or longer. If you would like to be added to the waitlist please send me an email. I recognize that individuals seek mental health counseling for a variety of reasons. Thus, it is my mission to provide individualized treatment to help you meet your mental health goals. From daily stressors associated with social injustice and COVID to managing chronic and persistent mental illness, I look forward to joining you on your journey to your optimal mental health.
I am currently taking referrals for a waitlist which may be 6 months or longer. If you would like to be added to the waitlist please send me an email. I recognize that individuals seek mental health counseling for a variety of reasons. Thus, it is my mission to provide individualized treatment to help you meet your mental health goals. From daily stressors associated with social injustice and COVID to managing chronic and persistent mental illness, I look forward to joining you on your journey to your optimal mental health.
Kaylee D Murphy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
West Roxbury, MA 02132 (Online Only)
Are you going through a stressful time right now? I can help. Hello, My name is Kaylee Murphy and I help people who are going through challenging times in their lives. What I love about the work I do is that although I initially see people at a low point, as we work together they find the courage, skills, and resilience that transforms their pain and ultimately their situation. It is an honor to be a part of their journey.
Are you going through a stressful time right now? I can help. Hello, My name is Kaylee Murphy and I help people who are going through challenging times in their lives. What I love about the work I do is that although I initially see people at a low point, as we work together they find the courage, skills, and resilience that transforms their pain and ultimately their situation. It is an honor to be a part of their journey.
I am the right psychologist for people seeking a therapy experience that feels kind, warm, thoughtful, and validating, while also being smart, meaningful, mindfully-structured, and effective with actual real-world gains and measurable progress along the way. The structure/format of treatment is grounded in evidence-based medical science but is flexible and adapted to the personal style of individual clients. I am unmistakably "on your side" and will never shame you. I do hold my clients accountable and will not enable modes of thinking & behaving that are harmful. But I provide such feedback in a caring and compassionate manner
I am the right psychologist for people seeking a therapy experience that feels kind, warm, thoughtful, and validating, while also being smart, meaningful, mindfully-structured, and effective with actual real-world gains and measurable progress along the way. The structure/format of treatment is grounded in evidence-based medical science but is flexible and adapted to the personal style of individual clients. I am unmistakably "on your side" and will never shame you. I do hold my clients accountable and will not enable modes of thinking & behaving that are harmful. But I provide such feedback in a caring and compassionate manner
Deciding to talk with a therapist about your problems is a courageous step to take especially when you may not feel at your best. It is especially difficult when you've tried numerous times to figure out what gets in the way yet you haven't changed. Together, we can explore the issues so that you obtain what you truly want for yourself. The approach I use is compassionate, warm, and designed especially for you. You will emerge feeling more confident, happier, and more fulfilled. I have 18 years of experience to draw from to help you enliven and enrich your life.
Deciding to talk with a therapist about your problems is a courageous step to take especially when you may not feel at your best. It is especially difficult when you've tried numerous times to figure out what gets in the way yet you haven't changed. Together, we can explore the issues so that you obtain what you truly want for yourself. The approach I use is compassionate, warm, and designed especially for you. You will emerge feeling more confident, happier, and more fulfilled. I have 18 years of experience to draw from to help you enliven and enrich your life.
Beth Rontal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
West Roxbury, MA 02132
Waitlist for new clients
TRANSFORM OVEREATING! You can lose weight without depriving yourself of or punishing yourself with food. This may sound crazy, but if you learn to love the body you have, change can be lasting and genuinely satisfying. Using a holistic and non-diet approach, you will discover how to deeply care for yourself while setting loving limits with others. Together, we'll identify what makes you run to the fridge so your relationship with food is changed for good.
TRANSFORM OVEREATING! You can lose weight without depriving yourself of or punishing yourself with food. This may sound crazy, but if you learn to love the body you have, change can be lasting and genuinely satisfying. Using a holistic and non-diet approach, you will discover how to deeply care for yourself while setting loving limits with others. Together, we'll identify what makes you run to the fridge so your relationship with food is changed for good.
Michelle A Novelle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LICSW
Verified Verified
West Roxbury, MA 02132
Welcome! I am a clinical social worker who has over 20 years of experience working with children and families, as well as individuals in need of additional support. I specialize in child and adolescent development and the impact of trauma and loss. I work with individuals and/or families on self-identified goals for either short-term or long-term therapy. I look forward to our collaboration. Bienvenida! Soy una doctora con más que 20 años de experiencia trabajando con niños y familias, incluyendo individuos que necesitan apoyo adicional. Si Ud. o su hijo necesitan un consejero, espero hablar con Ud.
Welcome! I am a clinical social worker who has over 20 years of experience working with children and families, as well as individuals in need of additional support. I specialize in child and adolescent development and the impact of trauma and loss. I work with individuals and/or families on self-identified goals for either short-term or long-term therapy. I look forward to our collaboration. Bienvenida! Soy una doctora con más que 20 años de experiencia trabajando con niños y familias, incluyendo individuos que necesitan apoyo adicional. Si Ud. o su hijo necesitan un consejero, espero hablar con Ud.
Donna A Bertolotti
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MTS, LICSW
Verified Verified
West Roxbury, MA 02132
Do you find yourself being attracted to romantic partners that leave you feeling unsupported and unloved, smothered and engulfed, or with whom you lose your identity? I have been very successful in assisting people with identifying patterns of behavior, attachment style, and communication issues that may have become ingrained and habitual. And then work to develop new ways of relating that are more effective and satisfying, and increase one's ability to be securely attached, comfortable with both intimacy and individuation in healthier relationships. Do you struggle with anxiety or depression, low self-esteem or lack of assertiveness?
Do you find yourself being attracted to romantic partners that leave you feeling unsupported and unloved, smothered and engulfed, or with whom you lose your identity? I have been very successful in assisting people with identifying patterns of behavior, attachment style, and communication issues that may have become ingrained and habitual. And then work to develop new ways of relating that are more effective and satisfying, and increase one's ability to be securely attached, comfortable with both intimacy and individuation in healthier relationships. Do you struggle with anxiety or depression, low self-esteem or lack of assertiveness?
Kathy Clair-Hayes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MA, LICSW
Verified Verified
West Roxbury, MA 02132 (Online Only)
Picking a therapist is a very personal choice. You need to feel that your therapist understands your experience, your challenges and moves you a new way of seeing yourself and your strengths. I provide psychotherapy for adults and couples. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, and relationship challenges. For couples, I use the Gottman Method to assess couple relational strengths and to target learning new ways to communicate and build connection and intimacy.
Picking a therapist is a very personal choice. You need to feel that your therapist understands your experience, your challenges and moves you a new way of seeing yourself and your strengths. I provide psychotherapy for adults and couples. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, and relationship challenges. For couples, I use the Gottman Method to assess couple relational strengths and to target learning new ways to communicate and build connection and intimacy.
Kim Riley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
West Roxbury, MA 02132 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
It can be the day to day stressors in our lives that may activate us to feel overwhelmed, anxious, unsettled, unfulfilled, confused, and lonely. Our goal will be to work on identifying and using your strengths to help you gain awareness and self understanding as a means to make meaningful and sustainable growth to enhance your day to day living.
It can be the day to day stressors in our lives that may activate us to feel overwhelmed, anxious, unsettled, unfulfilled, confused, and lonely. Our goal will be to work on identifying and using your strengths to help you gain awareness and self understanding as a means to make meaningful and sustainable growth to enhance your day to day living.
Our focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. We achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan.
Our focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. We achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan.
I’m a licensed mental health clinician with current daytime openings. I see adults experiencing major life transitions, struggling through difficult periods, or working to break old patterns. I work with children experiencing anxiety, impulsivity, or friendships and I work with parents to help them support their child and adapt their parenting to meet their child's needs. I am LGBTQ+-affirming, direct, caring, and insightful, and I love to use humor in my approach.
I’m a licensed mental health clinician with current daytime openings. I see adults experiencing major life transitions, struggling through difficult periods, or working to break old patterns. I work with children experiencing anxiety, impulsivity, or friendships and I work with parents to help them support their child and adapt their parenting to meet their child's needs. I am LGBTQ+-affirming, direct, caring, and insightful, and I love to use humor in my approach.
All clients are welcome in this space. Are you willing to work through it? Where’s the obstacle? Are you ready to open yourself and accept who you are or Who you could become? This world has been challenging and inflexible. Interest, transparency and commitment are the key to start working together. My experience working with different cultures, social background and reality reinforce us to understand different issues from different perspective. In this space you will be validated.
All clients are welcome in this space. Are you willing to work through it? Where’s the obstacle? Are you ready to open yourself and accept who you are or Who you could become? This world has been challenging and inflexible. Interest, transparency and commitment are the key to start working together. My experience working with different cultures, social background and reality reinforce us to understand different issues from different perspective. In this space you will be validated.
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed by a major life change? Work stress, relationship issues, or unprocessed trauma fueling your anxiety? When the chaos of today feels insurmountable, it's easy to lose your sense of calm and effectiveness. As an seasoned therapist I often have clients come to me in a state of distress. Whether you've engaged in therapy before or not, you made it here. Together, we will untangle the complexities of your life experiences, heal and restore your inner peace and clarity. You will have a confidential space to talk freely and understand what's possible for you to feel relief, renewed hope, and confidence.
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed by a major life change? Work stress, relationship issues, or unprocessed trauma fueling your anxiety? When the chaos of today feels insurmountable, it's easy to lose your sense of calm and effectiveness. As an seasoned therapist I often have clients come to me in a state of distress. Whether you've engaged in therapy before or not, you made it here. Together, we will untangle the complexities of your life experiences, heal and restore your inner peace and clarity. You will have a confidential space to talk freely and understand what's possible for you to feel relief, renewed hope, and confidence.
Melissa D. Fein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
West Roxbury, MA 02132 (Online Only)
Anxiety and stress-related issues are my specialty. I am experienced in working with people who are dealing with life transitions, relational, parenting, and intergenerational challenges, unresolved chronic medical issues and/or medical stress, gender and sexual issues, caregiving, and international relocations. For those faced with work-related stress or creative stagnation, I do have experience in the field of talent development. Feel free to visit my website to find out more.
Anxiety and stress-related issues are my specialty. I am experienced in working with people who are dealing with life transitions, relational, parenting, and intergenerational challenges, unresolved chronic medical issues and/or medical stress, gender and sexual issues, caregiving, and international relocations. For those faced with work-related stress or creative stagnation, I do have experience in the field of talent development. Feel free to visit my website to find out more.
Cathy G Ware
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Roxbury, MA 02132 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I think of the work I do as looking at the past while mindfully living in the present. That is, exploring ways to deal with current stresses/symptoms, while also exploring the underlying causes of these painful issues. We can't change what we think or what we feel but we can work on how to handle thoughts and feelings more effectively so they don't have so much impact and influence on us. I help people identify their values and work with them on living those values despite the current situation or circumstances.
I think of the work I do as looking at the past while mindfully living in the present. That is, exploring ways to deal with current stresses/symptoms, while also exploring the underlying causes of these painful issues. We can't change what we think or what we feel but we can work on how to handle thoughts and feelings more effectively so they don't have so much impact and influence on us. I help people identify their values and work with them on living those values despite the current situation or circumstances.
In private practice for many years, at the center of my work is my empathy, warmth and clarity. The roots of my work are grounded in psychodynamic psychotherapy, body-centered psychotherapy and expressive arts therapy. With this foundation I can be ally and guide to clients addressing issues of loss, trauma, the challenges of relationship, work, creativity blocks, illnesses, adoption and parenting. I strive to create a sacred space with clients where the insight, safety and intention needed for change, growth and transformation are possible.
In private practice for many years, at the center of my work is my empathy, warmth and clarity. The roots of my work are grounded in psychodynamic psychotherapy, body-centered psychotherapy and expressive arts therapy. With this foundation I can be ally and guide to clients addressing issues of loss, trauma, the challenges of relationship, work, creativity blocks, illnesses, adoption and parenting. I strive to create a sacred space with clients where the insight, safety and intention needed for change, growth and transformation are possible.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.