Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Boston, MA
Lauren Guss
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02199 (Online Only)
I utilize techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help you become more comfortable with uncomfortable thoughts and feelings and correct maladaptive patterns of thought and behavior.
Accepting New Clients Now. Taking the step to start therapy can often be overwhelming and intimidating, but it is also empowering. Too often we do not put ourselves first. This is a time and a space to focus on you. I hope to be an empathetic partner on this journey with you. I believe that therapy is most successful when there is a collaborative, working relationship between therapist and client. I work with adults, both individuals and couples who are navigating life's many complexities including relationship struggles, grief and loss, infertility/pregnancy loss, anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts and more.
I utilize techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help you become more comfortable with uncomfortable thoughts and feelings and correct maladaptive patterns of thought and behavior.
Accepting New Clients Now. Taking the step to start therapy can often be overwhelming and intimidating, but it is also empowering. Too often we do not put ourselves first. This is a time and a space to focus on you. I hope to be an empathetic partner on this journey with you. I believe that therapy is most successful when there is a collaborative, working relationship between therapist and client. I work with adults, both individuals and couples who are navigating life's many complexities including relationship struggles, grief and loss, infertility/pregnancy loss, anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts and more.
Elizabeth Lopez
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02116 (Online Only)
I use a blend of compassionate and evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, and parts work to help you work through complex experiences and emotions.
I'm a firm believer that you don't need to wait until things get really bad to start therapy. Navigating the journeys of trauma, anxiety, and depression can be challenging, but you don't have to face them alone. I offer a warm, compassionate, safe space where your process is respected, valued, and guided with expertise. Empowerment is at the core of my therapeutic philosophy, and I'm here to support you as you reclaim your narrative and embark on a journey toward healing. Collaboratively, we will develop your coping strategies, enhance your self-awareness, and nurture inner resources that will guide you through the healing process.
I use a blend of compassionate and evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, and parts work to help you work through complex experiences and emotions.
I'm a firm believer that you don't need to wait until things get really bad to start therapy. Navigating the journeys of trauma, anxiety, and depression can be challenging, but you don't have to face them alone. I offer a warm, compassionate, safe space where your process is respected, valued, and guided with expertise. Empowerment is at the core of my therapeutic philosophy, and I'm here to support you as you reclaim your narrative and embark on a journey toward healing. Collaboratively, we will develop your coping strategies, enhance your self-awareness, and nurture inner resources that will guide you through the healing process.
Solomon Zinn Hallal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02199 (Online Only)
i employ ACT, CBT, DBT, EMDR & MI as part of a narrative exploration of identity: who are you to you, yr loved ones, the world?.
Being alive in 2022 is wild! are you ISO someone to help make meaning of this novel time and place? let’s sit in the strangeness of this moment in time together, feeling through the sad and challenging bits until we can get back into the present, together. i love to talk and hear about gender, expression and relationships, and to learn how experiencing addiction and trauma have made you the beautiful and resilient creature you are today! im a sober body posi fat white southern queer non-binary intersectional feminist polyamorist parent to adopted kids..i bet we have something in common!
i employ ACT, CBT, DBT, EMDR & MI as part of a narrative exploration of identity: who are you to you, yr loved ones, the world?.
Being alive in 2022 is wild! are you ISO someone to help make meaning of this novel time and place? let’s sit in the strangeness of this moment in time together, feeling through the sad and challenging bits until we can get back into the present, together. i love to talk and hear about gender, expression and relationships, and to learn how experiencing addiction and trauma have made you the beautiful and resilient creature you are today! im a sober body posi fat white southern queer non-binary intersectional feminist polyamorist parent to adopted kids..i bet we have something in common!
Work-Life Balance Challenges Allison Karthaus
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02109
I utilize evidence-based practices, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness to help clients create sustainable strategies for value-based living.
Having it all can be stressful. Balancing work, relationships, self-care, and family with limited time and resources can be overwhelming and lead to guilt and shame. I work with professionals seeking work-life balance & navigating career transitions. I also have a specialization in helping working parents who are striving to facilitate supportive family dynamics. As a counseling psychologist, business owner, and parent, I offer personalized strategies to help individuals achieve balance, conquer career challenges, and navigate the complexities of parenthood with confidence.
I utilize evidence-based practices, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness to help clients create sustainable strategies for value-based living.
Having it all can be stressful. Balancing work, relationships, self-care, and family with limited time and resources can be overwhelming and lead to guilt and shame. I work with professionals seeking work-life balance & navigating career transitions. I also have a specialization in helping working parents who are striving to facilitate supportive family dynamics. As a counseling psychologist, business owner, and parent, I offer personalized strategies to help individuals achieve balance, conquer career challenges, and navigate the complexities of parenthood with confidence.
Chelsey Solar
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02109
My approach is integrative, grounded in evidence-based therapies (CBT, ACT) and tailored to individual goals.
As we go through life, we can find ourselves feeling “stuck” in patterns or situations that limit satisfaction and create barriers to achieving our goals. Sometimes these patterns develop slowly over time and sometimes circumstances shift rapidly – leaving us overwhelmed and unsure of where to go next. I believe the role of psychotherapy is to create an open and affirming space to explore patterns with compassion and curiosity, clarify values, and make progress towards living an authentic and fulfilling life.
My approach is integrative, grounded in evidence-based therapies (CBT, ACT) and tailored to individual goals.
As we go through life, we can find ourselves feeling “stuck” in patterns or situations that limit satisfaction and create barriers to achieving our goals. Sometimes these patterns develop slowly over time and sometimes circumstances shift rapidly – leaving us overwhelmed and unsure of where to go next. I believe the role of psychotherapy is to create an open and affirming space to explore patterns with compassion and curiosity, clarify values, and make progress towards living an authentic and fulfilling life.
Ann Foley
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02205 (Online Only)
I pull from a wide range of techniques in order to best meet individual needs, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills, existential psychology, psychodynamic therapy, narrative therapy, and schema therapy.
(Please note: I am currently unable to accept Masshealth and Tufts direct.) I believe that each individual is the maker of their own path, and my goal is to help support and guide you towards a fulfilling and happy life. I have over 10 years of experience working with people of all ages who struggle with substance use issues, personality disorders, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other mental illnesses and personal stressors.
I pull from a wide range of techniques in order to best meet individual needs, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills, existential psychology, psychodynamic therapy, narrative therapy, and schema therapy.
(Please note: I am currently unable to accept Masshealth and Tufts direct.) I believe that each individual is the maker of their own path, and my goal is to help support and guide you towards a fulfilling and happy life. I have over 10 years of experience working with people of all ages who struggle with substance use issues, personality disorders, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other mental illnesses and personal stressors.
Emma Fuini
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02110
Spring 2024 - Accepting New Clients! I utilize a trauma-informed, person-in-environment approach that recognizes the importance of both individual and environmental factors that influence a person's well-being and behavior. There is no "one size fits all" approach, therefore I adopt techniques from varying practice modalities including CBT, psychoanalysis, behavioral therapy, and solutions-focused therapy.
Spring 2024 - Accepting New Clients! I utilize a trauma-informed, person-in-environment approach that recognizes the importance of both individual and environmental factors that influence a person's well-being and behavior. There is no "one size fits all" approach, therefore I adopt techniques from varying practice modalities including CBT, psychoanalysis, behavioral therapy, and solutions-focused therapy.
Paul Dalton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02114
I have a background in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Somatic therapy, mindfulness, and meditation.
I feel my ideal client is one who is self-motivated in wanting to uncover what hides beneath their unresolved traumas, fears, and old survival modes.
I have a background in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Somatic therapy, mindfulness, and meditation.
I feel my ideal client is one who is self-motivated in wanting to uncover what hides beneath their unresolved traumas, fears, and old survival modes.
Larissa Crane, MSW, LICSW, RYT
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, RYT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02116
I believe that it takes strength and courage to seek therapy. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore attitudes and beliefs /patterns that get in the way of accomplishing your full potential and engaging fully in life. I utilize a more holistic, mind-body approach to treatment, weaving together techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, IFS, mindfulness/acceptance, and yoga therapy to connect you with your "true, inner self", something which we often lose touch with as we go about our lives in this often fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful world. I am also certified in EMDR (www.emdria.org)
I believe that it takes strength and courage to seek therapy. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore attitudes and beliefs /patterns that get in the way of accomplishing your full potential and engaging fully in life. I utilize a more holistic, mind-body approach to treatment, weaving together techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, IFS, mindfulness/acceptance, and yoga therapy to connect you with your "true, inner self", something which we often lose touch with as we go about our lives in this often fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful world. I am also certified in EMDR (www.emdria.org)
Rachel Vadney
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02116 (Online Only)
, CBT, ACT) with strength-based approaches.
I’m a firm believer that you don’t need to wait until things get really bad to start therapy. If you're a college/graduate student, young adult, or professional dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, or relationship issues, you're not alone! I take a warm, collaborative, and tailored approach that positions you as the expert of your own experience.
, CBT, ACT) with strength-based approaches.
I’m a firm believer that you don’t need to wait until things get really bad to start therapy. If you're a college/graduate student, young adult, or professional dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, or relationship issues, you're not alone! I take a warm, collaborative, and tailored approach that positions you as the expert of your own experience.
John Granger II
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, SAP, CCTP
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02116 (Online Only)
My job is to help you identify unhealthy thought patterns and help you to restructure your cognitive thought process so that you can be the best you.
Life can sometimes be challenging; it is filled with ups and downs. It takes a strong person to ask for help when faced with the challenges life may bring. It is important for you to know that you do not have to go through these challenges alone. As a therapist, I believe that you are the expert on your life. Through guided discovery, my goal is to collaboratively work with you to help you process and work through the issues that are present in your life.
My job is to help you identify unhealthy thought patterns and help you to restructure your cognitive thought process so that you can be the best you.
Life can sometimes be challenging; it is filled with ups and downs. It takes a strong person to ask for help when faced with the challenges life may bring. It is important for you to know that you do not have to go through these challenges alone. As a therapist, I believe that you are the expert on your life. Through guided discovery, my goal is to collaboratively work with you to help you process and work through the issues that are present in your life.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02131 (Online Only)
Licensed independent clinical social worker/therapist specializing in treating people ages 18 yrs old and up. Together, we can create a plan to manage and reduce symptoms of loss, grief and bereavement, difficulties adjusting to life changes, anxiety and stress. I use an integrative therapeutic approach that includes different treatment modalities such as mindfulness, solution-focused therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Licensed independent clinical social worker/therapist specializing in treating people ages 18 yrs old and up. Together, we can create a plan to manage and reduce symptoms of loss, grief and bereavement, difficulties adjusting to life changes, anxiety and stress. I use an integrative therapeutic approach that includes different treatment modalities such as mindfulness, solution-focused therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy.
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Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LADC-1
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02108 (Online Only)
My therapeutic approach is grounded in evidence-based practices, integrating techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Motivational Enhancement Therapy.
With over sixteen years of experience in the mental health and addiction field, I am honored to walk alongside individuals on their journey towards healing and growth. As both a mental health counselor and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADCI), I have had the privilege of working with diverse populations, including adults, adolescents, and court-involved individuals, in various settings.
My therapeutic approach is grounded in evidence-based practices, integrating techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Motivational Enhancement Therapy.
With over sixteen years of experience in the mental health and addiction field, I am honored to walk alongside individuals on their journey towards healing and growth. As both a mental health counselor and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADCI), I have had the privilege of working with diverse populations, including adults, adolescents, and court-involved individuals, in various settings.
Chantal Peloquin
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02110 (Online Only)
With a focus on holistic and transpersonal psychology, I utilize a range of practices including CBT, mindfulness, somatic, DBT, humanistic, solution-focused, and trauma-focused/inner-child work; to help you through challenging experiences, achieve a greater sense of self-awareness, and to discover your path through healing and personal growth.
Are you seeking a path towards greater self-awareness and well-being? If so, you are not alone. Many individuals today are looking for ways to connect with their inner selves, and find balance in a world, that often feels chaotic and stressful. At its core, therapy is about fostering connection, and creating a safe and supportive space, for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. As a licensed therapist, I'm dedicated to collaborating with you through holistic, transpersonal, and other evidence-based techniques; and as a Reiki (energy healing) practitioner, I offer an eclectic approach.
With a focus on holistic and transpersonal psychology, I utilize a range of practices including CBT, mindfulness, somatic, DBT, humanistic, solution-focused, and trauma-focused/inner-child work; to help you through challenging experiences, achieve a greater sense of self-awareness, and to discover your path through healing and personal growth.
Are you seeking a path towards greater self-awareness and well-being? If so, you are not alone. Many individuals today are looking for ways to connect with their inner selves, and find balance in a world, that often feels chaotic and stressful. At its core, therapy is about fostering connection, and creating a safe and supportive space, for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. As a licensed therapist, I'm dedicated to collaborating with you through holistic, transpersonal, and other evidence-based techniques; and as a Reiki (energy healing) practitioner, I offer an eclectic approach.
Amanda Sipiczky
Pre-Licensed Professional, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02109
The modalities I have experience with consist of cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and motivational interviewing.
My name is Amanda, I am a Master's level therapist that has been in the field for 5 years. I have experience in addictions counseling, worked as a domestic violence advocate, and now as a therapist. I have a background working with anxiety, depression, trauma, and mood disorders.
The modalities I have experience with consist of cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and motivational interviewing.
My name is Amanda, I am a Master's level therapist that has been in the field for 5 years. I have experience in addictions counseling, worked as a domestic violence advocate, and now as a therapist. I have a background working with anxiety, depression, trauma, and mood disorders.
Madeline Lydon
Counselor
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02114
She is comfortable utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychoanalysis, family system work, mindfulness-based approaches, and trauma-informed methods.
Madeline Lydon is a Master's-educated Counselor with over 3 years of professional experience. She has worked with a wide variety of populations including children, couples, individuals, and members of the LGBT community. Within these diverse populations, she helps clients seeking services around depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, and major life adjustments or transitions. She completed her Bachelors at the University of Delaware and received Masters of Sciences in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Massachusetts in Boston.
She is comfortable utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychoanalysis, family system work, mindfulness-based approaches, and trauma-informed methods.
Madeline Lydon is a Master's-educated Counselor with over 3 years of professional experience. She has worked with a wide variety of populations including children, couples, individuals, and members of the LGBT community. Within these diverse populations, she helps clients seeking services around depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, and major life adjustments or transitions. She completed her Bachelors at the University of Delaware and received Masters of Sciences in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Massachusetts in Boston.
Rachel Duda
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02116 (Online Only)
I draw specifically from humanistic, relational, Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral approaches to support my clients in enhancing self-awareness/insight, reducing distress, and ultimately achieving a greater quality of life.
I provide individual psychotherapy for late adolescents and adults presenting with a wide range of clinical presentations and backgrounds. I practice from an integrative lens utilizing a variety of theoretical perspectives, with the goals of fostering a collaborative and authentic therapeutic environment to meet the individual needs of my clients. I have more specialized experience with anxiety disorders, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, family of origin concerns, college mental health, and trauma/PTSD.
I draw specifically from humanistic, relational, Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral approaches to support my clients in enhancing self-awareness/insight, reducing distress, and ultimately achieving a greater quality of life.
I provide individual psychotherapy for late adolescents and adults presenting with a wide range of clinical presentations and backgrounds. I practice from an integrative lens utilizing a variety of theoretical perspectives, with the goals of fostering a collaborative and authentic therapeutic environment to meet the individual needs of my clients. I have more specialized experience with anxiety disorders, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, family of origin concerns, college mental health, and trauma/PTSD.
Kyle A Faust
Psychologist, PhD, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02114 (Online Only)
Hi there! I’m a psychologist at MGH and instructor at Harvard Medical School. I have expertise in a wide variety of treatment approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy, the Unified Protocol, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, and existential approaches. These evidence based approaches can be used to provide top quality care for you. Further, I’ve worked in a wide variety of treatment settings and have provided services for clients of many different backgrounds, ages, and diagnoses/various life difficulties.
Hi there! I’m a psychologist at MGH and instructor at Harvard Medical School. I have expertise in a wide variety of treatment approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy, the Unified Protocol, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, and existential approaches. These evidence based approaches can be used to provide top quality care for you. Further, I’ve worked in a wide variety of treatment settings and have provided services for clients of many different backgrounds, ages, and diagnoses/various life difficulties.
Laura Maynard
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02109
My approach is integrative and informed by psychodynamic, attachment, cognitive behavioral, and relational therapies.
In today’s world, it is understandable that stress and anxiety levels are higher than ever before. I specialize in treating adults with stress, anxiety, perfectionism, sadness, self-doubt, and relationship issues, and I particularly enjoy working with college students, young working professionals, and parents who feel overwhelmed, isolated, and burnt out. I work collaboratively with clients to accomplish their goals as they adjust to life and role transitions, explore aspects of their personal identity, and build confidence in their ability to cope with stressors and uncomfortable emotions as they arise.
My approach is integrative and informed by psychodynamic, attachment, cognitive behavioral, and relational therapies.
In today’s world, it is understandable that stress and anxiety levels are higher than ever before. I specialize in treating adults with stress, anxiety, perfectionism, sadness, self-doubt, and relationship issues, and I particularly enjoy working with college students, young working professionals, and parents who feel overwhelmed, isolated, and burnt out. I work collaboratively with clients to accomplish their goals as they adjust to life and role transitions, explore aspects of their personal identity, and build confidence in their ability to cope with stressors and uncomfortable emotions as they arise.
Sonia Altavilla
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02109
With training in behavioral (CBT, DBT) and psychodynamic therapies, I aim to collaborate with clients to establish and achieve goals through introspection and skill building.
Starting therapy can be a difficult step, and you may not know where to start. My goal is to determine that together and support a path of self-understanding and positive change. I enjoy working with adults of all backgrounds and identities dealing with anxiety, depression, identity development, relationship issues, adjustment, grief, and trauma. I also specialize in health psychology with a particular interest in women’s health. Through a warm, curious, and sometimes humorous approach, I strive to make genuine connections to understand client’s needs, hopes, and fears with the goal of self-awareness and transformation.
With training in behavioral (CBT, DBT) and psychodynamic therapies, I aim to collaborate with clients to establish and achieve goals through introspection and skill building.
Starting therapy can be a difficult step, and you may not know where to start. My goal is to determine that together and support a path of self-understanding and positive change. I enjoy working with adults of all backgrounds and identities dealing with anxiety, depression, identity development, relationship issues, adjustment, grief, and trauma. I also specialize in health psychology with a particular interest in women’s health. Through a warm, curious, and sometimes humorous approach, I strive to make genuine connections to understand client’s needs, hopes, and fears with the goal of self-awareness and transformation.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists
How does cognitive behavioral therapy work?
Cognitive behavioral therapy works by exploring how your thoughts affect your emotions and experiences. CBT helps you identify distortions in your thinking. For example, you may tend to jump to the worst case scenario catastrophizing or think in extremes (all-or-nothing thinking). A therapist can teach you how to push back against those thoughts to ultimately change your feelings and behavior for the better. They can also provide coping skills to better deal with stressors and challenges.
When do I know to seek treatment with cognitive behavioral therapy?
It’s reasonable to consider cognitive behavioral therapy if you struggle to manage difficult emotions or behaviors to such an extent that you are not getting the most out of life on a day-to-day basis. If you want a shorter term, concrete, skills-based approach, CBT is a great option. (By contrast, other types of therapy may devote more time to exploring your past and its effects.) The decision to seek CBT also depends on the condition you’re treating; CBT is an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other disorders.
How can I find a cognitive behavioral therapist for someone else?
To find a cognitive behavioral therapist for someone else, you may want to begin by discussing the person’s problem, researching cognitive behavioral therapy, and assessing whether the approach is the right fit. You could then reach out to a few cognitive behavioral therapists in this directory, explain the scenario, have a consultation with those available, and determine who could be a good match.
Why is CBT such a popular form of therapy?
CBT has become a popular form of therapy because it is effective and accessible. Robust research has demonstrated that CBT is an effective treatment for many mental health conditions. And CBT can be learned in relatively few sessions, which means that many people can engage in the process, afford it, and see results quickly. It involves learning concrete skills such as disputing unhelpful thoughts; these skills can also be taught and spread widely.