Therapists in Arlington, MA

I enjoy helping individuals and couples overcome whatever is preventing them from experiencing greater health, emotional well-being and fulfillment in their lives. For over 28 years, as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, I have provided counseling to clients dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, life transitions, loss, recovery issues, career change, as well as creative blocks. In addition to my clinical expertise, I bring warmth, compassion and humor to each session, along with a deep respect for clients' strengths and experiences.

Are you looking to understand yourself better, feel balanced, and learn ways to reduce stress? Therapy can help you feel more aligned with your values, which may positively impact other areas of your life including relationships, family, and work life. We can explore your experiences and discuss challenges together with curiosity and compassion. By learning ways to care for yourself, you can find relief from anxiety, depression, and addictive behaviors. You may find my calm and supportive style welcoming for people of all identities and backgrounds. You deserve to be seen and heard for who you truly are.

As a clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience, my style is described as warm, empathic and open. Many clients begin treatment with a general sense of unease, based on anxiety, depression and loss. We work collaboratively at ways of thinking, feeling and behaving to gain clarity on processing experiences. Then, we carefully build coping techniques and skills to achieve healthier, happier ways of moving through the world.

I am a caring, compassionate, professional therapist, highly experienced in providing individual, couples, family, and group therapy. My greatest asset is that I am highly committed to work with you in helping you experience relief from emotional pain, find fulfillment and love in your relationships with others, as well as peace, acceptance, and joy in your relationship with yourself. I consider my work my life's work. My clients find strength within themselves and in their relationships, as they seek to live with understanding and love more effectively each day. I am honored to be part of your journey.

I'm an experienced therapist with a collaborative, client-centered approach that incorporates my professional training, life experience, and ongoing passion for the work. For more than 20 years, my work has included individual and couple therapy, group therapy, teaching, training, and supervision. I am also trained in the Internal Family Systems Model (IFS) offer an IFS therapy approach for individuals and couples, as well as supervision and consultation from this lens. I start with a free phone consultation to connect with potential clients/supervisees and assess whether we are a good match for one another.

What does self-love and compassion mean to you? I provide a safe and supportive environment for clients to engage in self-exploration, self-empowerment, and healing. I believe that therapy is a space to prioritize your wellbeing, in order to show up for yourself and those you care about.

I help people who are exploring questions of sexuality, gender expression, and relationship styles to accept themselves in their beauty and strength, so they can experience loving connection in their lives. Whether you are struggling with gender expression, sexual orientation, desire for multiple partners, BDSM or kink, or other desires that are outside the mainstream, I am here to listen, to educate, to guide, and to help you integrate the parts of you that are currently closed off. I also work with trauma and grief, and provide a space for the boundaried expression and relief of old wounds.

NOTE: My wait list is only for in-person therapy. I'm currently unable to add virtual therapy right now. Thank you) Hello and welcome! Are you new to therapy or returning to focus on something different? I have extensive experience helping people cope with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationships, career, spirituality, and gender/sexuality issues. I particularly enjoy helping people make complex decisions about love and work. I value the process of listening closely to people and observing the process of change. I am also adept at offering practical skills so that clients can experience change and growth in a timely way

I am a licensed psychologist in Massachusetts and I provide individual therapy to adults. My areas of particular interest include: depression, anxiety, stress management, relational concerns and conflicts, gay/lesbian/bisexual issues, trauma and healing from traumatic experiences, veterans issues, and relational concerns and conflicts.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Life Coach, and Reiki Master. I honor the courage and vulnerability it takes to reach out and I celebrate you for showing up for yourself. I offer virtual therapy, specializing in life transitions, anxiety, spirituality, self-esteem, and existential challenges. I’m also a mother and understand the demands this can place on us while also balancing and navigating relationships, work demands, as well as identity. As a Reiki Master, I'm very attuned to clients' energy during sessions and I’ll support you with connecting to your intuition and mind-body connection.

I enjoy working with adolescents, teenagers and adults who have trauma histories and traumatic loss. I believe that with every trauma comes opportunity for spiritual, emotional and relational growth. As a Social Worker and family systems therapist, I work with clients to address depression, anxiety, and trauma, from a wholistic and systemic perspective.

Deciding to reach out to a therapist is a brave first step. Therapy can provide a safe, collaborative space to share and examine your most sensitive problems. Together we can work to understand what gets in the way, how longstanding patterns, and your emotional experience impacts your relationships and functioning in day-to-day life. I specialize in issues related to depression, anxiety, relationships, and low self-esteem. I work with patients in once weekly sessions and sometimes on a more frequent basis, given my belief that change requires a deep commitment and consistency.

Therapy can begin when you feel like you are struggling with yourself or with others. I collaborate with clients with a non-judgmental and person-centered approach to help them feel more like themselves. I have a diverse background and utilize various clinical tools to support clients in identifying ways to change thoughts and behaviors. I am a social worker at heart who strongly believes in the dignity and worth of every person. I will hold space and recognize that you are the expert of your own life.

My practice is currently full. Are you trying to balance multiple demands, school, work, family, self-care and finding it overwhelming? Do you feel stressed, anxious, have concerns about relationships, parenting, dealing with loss? Are you going through a change or transition in your life that feels unsettling? Do you wish you could change some of your stuck patterns to bring more joy into your life or healthier relationships, with yourself and others? You deserve support. It is a great gift to yourself to reach out for help. I would be honored to help you. Your trust is a privilege and I love that this is my work.

My clients are adults and young adults in different stages of life transition experiencing stressors, losses or trauma. This includes college students and young professionals navigating identity, interpersonal, and career stressors; middle age adults with families and careers who have multiple demands and little time to pay attention to their own needs and internal struggles, and older adults coping with the changes that can come with ageing including losses of important relationships, illness, or concerns about loneliness.

Do you feel stuck, upset, frustrated, scared or confused? A troubling combination of these feelings? People often call me when stresses in their lives have increased, they're having difficulty coping or are experiencing uncomfortable levels of anxiety, depression or confusion in relationships, disappointment in self or others, work difficulties, or problems adjusting to loss and other life changes. In the context of a respectful, warm and trusting therapeutic alliance, I work with individuals and couples to empower them to build skills necessary to explore, fully experience and productively weather the emotional storms essential to a worthwhile and creative life.

Specializing in diverse communities, I guide individuals through their paths of healing and personal growth. If you are grappling with anxiety, low self-esteem, or disordered eating, I am here to support and empower you. My therapeutic approach emphasizes self-care, the importance of setting healthy boundaries, and leveraging self-compassion as a powerful motivator for change. Together, we will work towards fostering a healthy relationship with your body, building resilience, and navigating the complexities of your life with newfound insight and support.

Kirsten is a licensed mental health counselor who is passionate about advocating for mental health and well-being. Their professional experiences primarily focus on working with college students and young adults. As a non-binary person and first-gen immigrant, Kirsten brings a deep understanding of the complexities of identity exploration and the unique challenges faced by folks through the lens of intersectionality. With a commitment to creating a safe and affirming space, Kirsten works with clients to embrace their authentic selves and navigate life's transitions with confidence and resilience.

It is often difficult to be one's unique human self. How wonderful you have the courage to propel hope for deep and lasting change for your emotional struggles. Adults in individual and couples therapy deserve to experience loving relationships, and freedom from anxiety, depression, trauma, ADD, and one's idiomatic patterns of difficulty. When your strengths come to the fore, problems loosen their hold, creating the possibilities of you consistently being lovingly in charge of your own life. When your inner life is enriched, you increase possibilities for more abundance. Your private education becomes a great overall investment.