Humanistic Therapists in 02445

With sixteen years of experience working with adults of all ages, I have helped many individuals find their way through symptoms of anxiety and depression with gentleness and compassion. Often my work focuses on how we relate to ourselves and the world. By cultivating self-compasssion and challenging negative self perceptions, I believe we can begin to realize and feel our intrinsic wholeness. I also help clients to navigate interpersonal relationships and transitions, which can challenge us and impact our sense of community and our place in the world. Additionally, I focus on health, wellness and humor for psychological healing.

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!

Research tells us that, of all factors, the therapeutic relationship has the most significant influence on treatment outcome. My primary focus of treatment is to establish and maintain a genuine and collaborative relationship; one which allows room for growth and healing. I approach treatment wholeheartedly and care deeply about those with whom I work. You will likely find me to be warm, insightful, and transparent. Drawing from Humanistic Psychology, Attachment Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Social Justice, my holistic approach to therapy is individualized to meet the unique needs and goals of each patient.

I have been practicing as a psychotherapist for 40 years. My approach is interactive. A safe and trusting relationship develops over time so that dynamics can be explored and risks can slowly be taken that improve the quality of one's life.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor experienced in working with children, adolescents, emerging and adult clients. I have interests in (but not limited to): Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Trauma, Identity Development, parenting skills and Anger Management.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with experience in treating depression, anxiety, substance abuse, as well as relationship and family issues. I believe that when self-awareness is paired with motivation for healthy action, individuals and families can realize their fullest potential. My approach focuses on achieving this insight and motivation through establishing trust, building positive self esteem, and teaching healthy skills for coping. I have a holistic perspective and treatment approach, and believe that all elements of health and wellness need to be addressed in order to experience balance and a fulfilling life.

I provide individual therapy to adolescents and adults. I am known for creating a non-judgemental and down to earth environment, where we can work together to reach goals, manage stress and anxiety, create an empowering space and develop positive coping strategies. I pull from various clinical approaches, fine tuning my approach to each individual client and their situation. I have significant experience helping individuals manage and cope with attachment disorders, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, transitional factors, social issues, emotional regulation, sensory processing disorders, PTSD, trauma and adoption/foster care.

I believe people sometimes underestimate the power of talking. Having someone listen with an attentive and empathetic ear can be a deeply valuable experience. I practice with the philosophy of working to fully understand and appreciate each and every client I work with. My goal is to create a safe and comfortable space where you can say anything.

You did everything “right.” You got the job you worked hard for and found a partner that checks (some of) your boxes. You go to yoga, read all the self-help books, and even tried to have a 5a-9a before your 9a-5p. But you have nothing to show for it. You’re exhausted, burned out, anxious, depleted, and defeated. You’re at your breaking point. This isn’t what you expected life to feel like. It’s not you. It’s society. Women have been socially conditioned for - well, forever - to live up to ridiculous, contradictory expectations. These messages are implicit, but they teach us to be small, and prioritize others before ourselves.

I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist and work with children, adolescents and adults in individual therapy and with couples from diverse backgrounds. I work with clients coping with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, stress and relationships, trauma/post-traumatic stress, grief and loss, life transitions, anger management and chronic and acute health issues. I have confidence in the value of insight oriented / psychodynamic therapy. I integrate a humanistic, relational therapeutic approach with evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, solution focused and strength based therapy.

Akshita Desore is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who offers Tele-therapy. She works with individuals across the lifespan with a focus on young adults. Most of her work involves working with clients facing life transitions, anxiety, grief/loss, and self-doubt. Akshita is particularly passionate about serving students, working professionals, and immigrants.Akshita’s approach is rooted in Expressive Arts Therapy, the use of arts to reconnect with our creativity and use our intuition and imagination. She works with clients to explore ways to become more present, accept and navigate emotions and develop meaningful relationships.

Noel Coakley is an LMHC) with a Master's in Counseling from Lesley and M.A. in Special Education from UMass Boston. He founded the Boston Center for Contemplative Practice to create a welcoming space for anyone to explore their personal experience and discover how they can contribute to expanding consciousness in their community & the world as a whole. Noel is also a certified yoga instructor and has been practicing meditation and yoga for 25 years. He is a father, husband, brother, musician, and friend to a dog named Jerry. He offers Buddhist influenced psychotherapy in the Greater Boston area. www.thebccp.com

The hardest step to take can be simply acknowledging when things have become a bit overwhelming or difficult to manage on your own. Many people benefit tremendously from psychotherapeutic treatment. If you or someone you know is having problems with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, interpersonal relationships, work-life balance, grief/loss of a loved one, religious or spiritual concerns, LGBTQIA+ community, BIPOC, feeling disconnected, & Life stressors. You may find therapy helpful. My goal is to form a collaborative relationship with you that focuses on your needs, and restores meaningfulness and purpose back into your life.

I believe that therapy is most effective when there is a warm, supportive relationship between the therapist and child or teen. Does your child suffer from anxiety, trouble getting along with peers, depression, or behavioral problems? Therapy can help you child strengthen and learn new skills to address these concerns.

My focus is to help clients address and manage life's challenges and my therapy style is interactive, respectful, and responsive. I work with individuals to develop better coping skills, insight, and improved interpersonal communication, leading to increased emotional health and happiness. I provide a safe supportive environment in which to explore your concerns and help you use your strengths to make positive life changes. I tailor my approach to my clients' needs and have seen my clients with a wide array of challenges make tremendous growth in all areas of life.

Alice Rodgers is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Supervisee (LMHC-S) who has over 2 years of experience assisting teens, young adults, and adults to improve their communication skills and to find healing from the symptoms of anxiety, depression, undeveloped coping skills, low self-esteem, grief, difficult life transitions, academic issues, low self-esteem, chronic stress, substance use, trauma, PTSD, and women’s issues.

Do you have a hard time understanding or feeling your emotions? Are you feeling alone or misunderstood? Life's difficulties can be painful, but they can also provide the opportunity to awaken untapped strength, courage, and innate healing abilities that can lead to transformation and change. I can help you discover your best self and to have stronger and more satisfying relationships.

Whether you're struggling with a particular issue, or just curious to understand yourself better, I believe that going to therapy takes enormous courage. I aim to create a warm, down-to-earth, nonjudgmental space where it's okay to express whatever you're thinking or feeling. I believe that humor can be an important part of the therapeutic process, and my clients appreciate that even difficult sessions sometimes include laughter. In working together, over time you'll find that you have better insight into your unique strengths, challenges, ways of thinking, and behavioral patterns.

The decision to begin therapy, with all of it’s exciting possibilities for growth, is often made during a complicated or difficult time. I approach therapy from a solution focused lens. We will work together to help you take control of your life, by understanding the patterns that have been developed to manage uncomfortable feelings that have been firmly rooted from the past. We will work together to recognize your strengths, develop self-esteem, and strengthen relationships. Through a combination of psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapies we will create change.