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Sayftee, LLC
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Brookline, MA 02446
Waitlist for new clients
Our waitlists for child/adolescent, relationship, and family services are currently CLOSED.
Please do not call. To inquire, fill out the "Contact SAYFTEE" form on our website (www.sayftee.com/contact-us). We are a socially conscious group practice of queer, trans, and nonbinary clinicians. We offer a range of services including individual, couple/relationship, group, and family therapy. Our clinicians work with children, adolescents, and adults. We are committed to serving gender expansive and LGBTQI+ people and those who love them. Learn more about us and our team on our website!
Our waitlists for child/adolescent, relationship, and family services are currently CLOSED.
Please do not call. To inquire, fill out the "Contact SAYFTEE" form on our website (www.sayftee.com/contact-us). We are a socially conscious group practice of queer, trans, and nonbinary clinicians. We offer a range of services including individual, couple/relationship, group, and family therapy. Our clinicians work with children, adolescents, and adults. We are committed to serving gender expansive and LGBTQI+ people and those who love them. Learn more about us and our team on our website!
(857) 957-9558 View (857) 957-9558
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Be Mindful and Well, PhD
PhD
Verified Verified
Brookline, MA 02445  (Online Only)
3- Grief and loss 4-Terminal illness 5- Family/Couples conflict and relationship issues 6- transition from school to college and adaptation to college.
We provide a holistic mental health coaching/counseling committed to personal, social and professional growth. Our professionals are expert professors, PhD, MA, BS in the field of health and counseling, and serving clients of all ages, and organizations for more than 20yrs.The center provides: 1- life coaching to women for varied health concerns: Nutritional counseling/ concerns for women, children, students, chronic diseases; Adaptation to pregnancy; Postpartum; menopause; Dealing with aging process; health concerns, and chronic diseases, parenting issues, adolescence challenges, body image, and skin problems and concerns.
3- Grief and loss 4-Terminal illness 5- Family/Couples conflict and relationship issues 6- transition from school to college and adaptation to college.
We provide a holistic mental health coaching/counseling committed to personal, social and professional growth. Our professionals are expert professors, PhD, MA, BS in the field of health and counseling, and serving clients of all ages, and organizations for more than 20yrs.The center provides: 1- life coaching to women for varied health concerns: Nutritional counseling/ concerns for women, children, students, chronic diseases; Adaptation to pregnancy; Postpartum; menopause; Dealing with aging process; health concerns, and chronic diseases, parenting issues, adolescence challenges, body image, and skin problems and concerns.
(617) 744-7497 View (617) 744-7497
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Molly S Radke
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Brookline, MA 02446  (Online Only)
I offer individual and couples therapy.
Hi my name is Molly Radke and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I have a Masters of Counseling from Gordon-Conwell in Massachusetts and a BA in psychology from Northwestern College in Minnesota. I have a diverse background of experience working with all ages and modalities. I have helped people with many issues find more stability and happiness. I usually do a combination of skills work (DBT and CBT) and processing issues with clients. I find this combination to give the best balance of structure and insight. I genuinely believe that life is hard and we all need help from others to get through.
I offer individual and couples therapy.
Hi my name is Molly Radke and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I have a Masters of Counseling from Gordon-Conwell in Massachusetts and a BA in psychology from Northwestern College in Minnesota. I have a diverse background of experience working with all ages and modalities. I have helped people with many issues find more stability and happiness. I usually do a combination of skills work (DBT and CBT) and processing issues with clients. I find this combination to give the best balance of structure and insight. I genuinely believe that life is hard and we all need help from others to get through.
(651) 370-9191 View (651) 370-9191
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Maureen Walsh
Counselor, MA, PsyaCns, LMHC
Verified Verified
Brookline, MA 02446
Worry, Anxiety, Trauma, Depression, Grief, Overwhelming Feelings, Relationship Disasters... these are but a few of the issues that may lead someone to consider a professional who can support and assist you with your core concerns. I specialize in treating the human condition from a holistic perspective, always honoring the uniqueness of each individual and respecting their way of "being" in the world. Our aim together will be to explore and find revelations, resolutions,and solutions. Using a psychoanalytic approach, we will bring to light the driving forces behind the repetitive behaviors that tend to keep us attached to repeated outcomes.
Worry, Anxiety, Trauma, Depression, Grief, Overwhelming Feelings, Relationship Disasters... these are but a few of the issues that may lead someone to consider a professional who can support and assist you with your core concerns. I specialize in treating the human condition from a holistic perspective, always honoring the uniqueness of each individual and respecting their way of "being" in the world. Our aim together will be to explore and find revelations, resolutions,and solutions. Using a psychoanalytic approach, we will bring to light the driving forces behind the repetitive behaviors that tend to keep us attached to repeated outcomes.
(617) 396-7614 View (617) 396-7614
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Maya Rogers-Bursen
Counselor, LMHC, ATR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brookline, MA 02445  (Online Only)
Hi! My name is Maya Rogers-Bursen, and I am a licensed mental health counselor and art therapist. I was adopted from India when I was six months old and my narrative has shaped the work I love doing with adoptees, and families in the adoption constellation. I am a transracial adoptee with a private practice focused in supporting those navigate the ups and downs of the adoption journey. I named my practice Chandani Post Adoption Counseling - Chandani is my birth name. It means moonlight in Hindi, a place I often look towards when I think about birth family (feel free to read more of my story on my website – Chandanicounseling.com)
Hi! My name is Maya Rogers-Bursen, and I am a licensed mental health counselor and art therapist. I was adopted from India when I was six months old and my narrative has shaped the work I love doing with adoptees, and families in the adoption constellation. I am a transracial adoptee with a private practice focused in supporting those navigate the ups and downs of the adoption journey. I named my practice Chandani Post Adoption Counseling - Chandani is my birth name. It means moonlight in Hindi, a place I often look towards when I think about birth family (feel free to read more of my story on my website – Chandanicounseling.com)
(857) 340-5606 View (857) 340-5606
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Patricia Clayman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Brookline, MA 02446
Not accepting new clients
I have advanced training in couples therapy and enjoy working with both straight and LGBTQ couples and with couples who are just getting started as well as couples who have been together for many years.
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.
I have advanced training in couples therapy and enjoy working with both straight and LGBTQ couples and with couples who are just getting started as well as couples who have been together for many years.
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.
(617) 500-2368 View (617) 500-2368

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Angela Nunez
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02199  (Online Only)
If you are struggling to fit seeing a therapist into your routine and looking to manage anxiety, depression, adjusting to life events, loss or relationship challenges more effectively, this may be for you.
Have you been feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, struggling with motivation, anxious, depressed or just plain old stuck? Then, I am glad you are here! I have been working with individuals, couples, and families in a variety of clinical, community and virtual settings to reach their goals for over 17 years. I believe in mixing different approaches to find the best fit for you individually.
If you are struggling to fit seeing a therapist into your routine and looking to manage anxiety, depression, adjusting to life events, loss or relationship challenges more effectively, this may be for you.
Have you been feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, struggling with motivation, anxious, depressed or just plain old stuck? Then, I am glad you are here! I have been working with individuals, couples, and families in a variety of clinical, community and virtual settings to reach their goals for over 17 years. I believe in mixing different approaches to find the best fit for you individually.
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Maryellen Crompton
Counselor, LMHC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02199  (Online Only)
Sometimes, there is an empty place or challenges that won't let you go. Sometimes the negativity in your head is louder than your resilient voice. I work with clients facing many changes or challenges including educational, relationship issues, financial stress, parenting, care giving, trauma, chronic health issues, bereavement and recovery.
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Felicia M. Romano
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MHC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Brighton, MA 02135
I am accepting new couples seeking therapy using either BCBS insurance or self pay.
It is strange and often hard to be a human being. I walk alongside my clients amidst life's chaos to demystify each client's unique inner world. I encourage clients to get curious about their symptoms rather than to judge or condemn them. I am passionate about couples work in particular, as this is my current specialty/focus. I earned my MA in Counseling Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute in Santa Barbara, CA, where I studied dream/imaginal work & unconscious processes. My work is primarily psychodynamic & depth-oriented - striving to uncover what has been forgotten, digging deep, & viewing all parts of self as valuable
I am accepting new couples seeking therapy using either BCBS insurance or self pay.
It is strange and often hard to be a human being. I walk alongside my clients amidst life's chaos to demystify each client's unique inner world. I encourage clients to get curious about their symptoms rather than to judge or condemn them. I am passionate about couples work in particular, as this is my current specialty/focus. I earned my MA in Counseling Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute in Santa Barbara, CA, where I studied dream/imaginal work & unconscious processes. My work is primarily psychodynamic & depth-oriented - striving to uncover what has been forgotten, digging deep, & viewing all parts of self as valuable
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Cheryl Motley Sanders
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PsyaD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cambridge, MA 02139
My specialties include individual, child, couples, lesbian and gay therapies; custody concerns, trauma issues, court issues, health issues, elderly issues, stress issues, school issues, as well as substance abuse concerns.
I have worked to improve lives which is my mission. I have work with almost every ethnic group. I encourage clients to engage in a dialogue with me about their clinical concerns. It is important that clients feel comfortable in sessions and safe to express their concerns.
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(781) 713-0500 View (781) 713-0500
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Betts Counseling Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02119
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(508) 514-5411 View (508) 514-5411
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Lauryn Green
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02115  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
At Soul Sprout Mindful Care, we are dedicated to helping you and your family achieve Mental Health. We believe that Mental Health is just as important as physical health, and we treat it as such. We are committed to providing therapeutic services including individual outpatient therapy, family outpatient therapy, and couples outpatient therapy. A therapist will work with you to develop a treatment plan, with interventions tailored specifically to your needs. We believe that you should be heard, and we take supporting you very seriously.
At Soul Sprout Mindful Care, we are dedicated to helping you and your family achieve Mental Health. We believe that Mental Health is just as important as physical health, and we treat it as such. We are committed to providing therapeutic services including individual outpatient therapy, family outpatient therapy, and couples outpatient therapy. A therapist will work with you to develop a treatment plan, with interventions tailored specifically to your needs. We believe that you should be heard, and we take supporting you very seriously.
(617) 925-9205 View (617) 925-9205
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Cynthia Fox
Pre-Licensed Professional, LCAT-LP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02116  (Online Only)
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Harbor Christian Counseling
Counselor, LMHC, LSWA, CMHIMP, MDiv, MA
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02215
HCC provides biblically informed, gospel driven, and clinically skilled counseling services for individuals, couples, and families throughout Massachusetts.
We are all designed uniquely and live uniquely. Every person that we encounter is shaped by the interwoven threads of mind, body, and spirit as well as relationships, work, education, culture, community, and history. As such, Harbor Christian Counseling (HCC) seeks to care for the whole person through services that take into account this full range of formative influences. Caring for the whole person also means that we partner with our clients to address unwanted or problematic behaviors while gradually moving deeper to explore root issues that might be hampering growth.
HCC provides biblically informed, gospel driven, and clinically skilled counseling services for individuals, couples, and families throughout Massachusetts.
We are all designed uniquely and live uniquely. Every person that we encounter is shaped by the interwoven threads of mind, body, and spirit as well as relationships, work, education, culture, community, and history. As such, Harbor Christian Counseling (HCC) seeks to care for the whole person through services that take into account this full range of formative influences. Caring for the whole person also means that we partner with our clients to address unwanted or problematic behaviors while gradually moving deeper to explore root issues that might be hampering growth.
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Serap Kantarci Certified Hypnotherapist
Counselor, LMHC, Board, Certifi, Clinica, Supervi
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cambridge, MA 02138
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Kosierowski Counseling and Mediation Services
Counselor, MEd, LSC, DARTT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02215
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(978) 290-5897 View (978) 290-5897
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Ashley M Weaver-Unadkat - Movement For The Mind
Counselor, LMHC, LCAT, BC-DMT, CMA
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02115  (Online Only)
The therapy session is a time and space one sets aside to focus on self. To be with self. And to build one’s self. It can be challenging to reflect on patterns, thoughts and emotions, relationships, past events and/or change, but it can also be transformative and rewarding. My role as your therapist is to witness your process and to reflect back with you along the way. The therapeutic relationship is an essential piece of my practice and is built on honesty, trust, empathy, and compassion.
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Jan Chen
Counselor, LMHC, MT-BC
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02111  (Online Only)
Waiting list: New screening starts in April 2024. I have extensive experience working with individuals and couples dealing with emotional distress, adjustment issues, problematic relationship patterns, and trauma. What sets my practice apart is the incorporation of music and other expressive arts modalities, in addition to traditional talking therapy. I also utilize psychodynamic and CBT methods, tailoring the techniques to address your specific challenges. Together, we will embark on a journey of self-discovery, empowering you to unlock your true potential and create meaningful changes in your life.
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William Ventimiglia
DMin, IAAP
Verified Verified
Cambridge, MA 02139  (Online Only)
My approach to psychotherapy and couples counseling varies with need.
I am an experienced, licensed clinician in private practice, and faculty member of the C.G. Jung Institute of Boston. I specialize in working with adults who are dealing with depression, anxiety, emotional and sexual trauma, and relationship issues. My approach is to listen carefully to your concerns, support areas of strength and resilience while discovering new inner resources and understandings that are often transformative. Patients and couples find me to be caring, non-judgmental, and pragmatic. I value the relief of suffering while working together to shift longer-term impediments to your quality of life and successful living.
My approach to psychotherapy and couples counseling varies with need.
I am an experienced, licensed clinician in private practice, and faculty member of the C.G. Jung Institute of Boston. I specialize in working with adults who are dealing with depression, anxiety, emotional and sexual trauma, and relationship issues. My approach is to listen carefully to your concerns, support areas of strength and resilience while discovering new inner resources and understandings that are often transformative. Patients and couples find me to be caring, non-judgmental, and pragmatic. I value the relief of suffering while working together to shift longer-term impediments to your quality of life and successful living.
(978) 528-4551 View (978) 528-4551
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Chabreah Alston
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Cambridge, MA 02138  (Online Only)
She believes in utilizing her own creativity and enhancing others’ creativity in the therapeutic process; as well as ensuring that individuals/couples/families feel safe, seen and heard throughout the therapeutic process.
Chabreah Alston is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Registered Drama Therapist. She received her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Drama Therapy from Lesley University. Chabreah uses a Trauma-Informed approach to treat individuals and has experience in Expressive Therapies, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Substance Use Prevention and Treatment, Sober Living and working with Court-Involved youth and families.  
She believes in utilizing her own creativity and enhancing others’ creativity in the therapeutic process; as well as ensuring that individuals/couples/families feel safe, seen and heard throughout the therapeutic process.
Chabreah Alston is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Registered Drama Therapist. She received her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Drama Therapy from Lesley University. Chabreah uses a Trauma-Informed approach to treat individuals and has experience in Expressive Therapies, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Substance Use Prevention and Treatment, Sober Living and working with Court-Involved youth and families.  
(508) 709-1624 View (508) 709-1624
Couples Counseling Therapists

Does couples counseling work?

Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.

When should a couple seek counseling?

Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.

How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?

The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.

How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?

The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.