Teletherapy for Lexington, MA

Hi there! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist. I am also a qualified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) instructor and a certified personal trainer and nutritionist. My approach brings all of these disciplines together to provide a 360 degree mind/body wellness approach to our sessions.

When children experience challenges learning, paying attention, interacting socially, or struggling emotionally, parents often need support to better understand these challenges. Neuropsychological testing provides information about how a child is growing, identifying areas of strength and possible challenge so that parents are in a better position to support their child's development. I work collaboratively with parents to tailor an assessment to understand the nuances and unique context of each child's experience. From the assessment, recommendations are offered to develop a specific plan to address the child's particular needs.

Tianyi Zhang is an MA-level clinician seeking her LMHC with 2 years of counseling experience in outpatient settings. She has worked with a diverse population, including adolescents, college students, young professionals, older adults, and couples. Tianyi has assisted individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, adjustment issues, cross-cultural adaptation, communication challenges, PTSD, and more. As a first-generation immigrant, Tianyi understands the challenges of culture shock and navigating confusion, loneliness, and lost connections in a new environment. She is fluent in both Mandarin Chinese and English.

My ideal client is an individual who is ready to explore their personal story with me as a loving, supportive guide who offers non-judgment and creates a sense of safety in each session. Their main goal is to explore what brings them to therapy, why they are committed to therapy now and willing to commit to a weekly to bi-weekly commitment to treatment, and learn new ways of thinking and behaving that support them in reaching their personal goals.

Sarah provides a holistic approach to therapy, using a positive psychology model to treat anxiety, depression, mood disorders, personality disorders, and OCD. Children, adolescents, and clients who are looking to enhance their personal growth and develop the skills necessary to live a fulfilling life benefit from counseling with Sarah. People looking to connect with themselves and others in a meaningful way in a safe and empathetic environment work successfully with Sarah.

Throughout my career, I have helped clients meet life goals, improve their communication skills, adapt to change or loss, decrease and eliminate unwanted thoughts and behaviors, confront trauma, set limits with others, and make other positive changes in their lives. While working with me, I will tailor your therapeutic experience to best fit your needs and help you reach your goals. I work primarily in a relational model, using the relationship as the basis for incorporating cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and other treatment methodologies as indicated by the specific goals for treatment.

Looking to make some changes in your life? The right therapy relationship can help you to make progress on your goals, to increase your effectiveness in relationships and work, and to find enjoyment and meaning in your life. My approach to therapy is collaborative, supportive, and practical.

I am a pre-licensure post-doctoral fellow in clinical psychology with Copernican Clinical Services. I have worked in numerous settings across schools, community health centers, and college counseling environments. I work with clients to create a highly specialized and relational therapy experience that best suits their needs and facilitates personal and emotional growth. I often work with clients to build relationships, manage and extinguish anxiety symptoms, and live a fuller, more meaningful life.

My ideal client is someone who is willing to work with me in order to achieve their goal. This includes being able to have back and forth conversation around ways to achieve that goal, as well as have the more difficult conversations when it comes to road blocks and the occasional self sabotaging behavior. I will always be honest in my assessments, and thoughts, and my hope would be that my client is as well.

As an experienced Licensed Mental Health Clinician, I provide counseling for adolescents and adults utilizing both brief and long term treatment methods. This is a safe and confidential setting to enable my clients to heal emotionally, mentally and spiritually. I use an interactive, client-centered, and solution-focused approach; along with cognitive/behavioral therapy and psycho-educational tools. I also incorporate alternative approaches such as mindfulness, EMDR, IFS, EFT. I am here to support and guide you on your journey of healing and self-discovery.

My ideal client is someone who is ready for therapy and is committed to their own growth and well-being. This person is open to expressing themselves in therapy. This person may be experiencing challenges such as anxiety and depression, low self-esteem, and trauma. The goals for therapy may be developing coping skills, healing past trauma, and increasing confidence. Needs may include empathy and validation and a need for a safe environment. I am also interested in working with people with a dual diagnosis. I can help people create treatment goals, combine different therapies, and provide community resources to support recovery.

My ideal client is prepared to initiate changes in their life to promote wellness. They are prepared to process internal and external contributors to their mood, discuss options for improvement, and practice healthier skills that will assist in achieving their personal goals. My ideal client is internally motivated and desires emotional balance from concerns such as anxiety, depression, impaired self-esteem, trauma, and interpersonal conflict. They arrive to treatment with goals in mind, and will actively work to experience relief of distressing symptoms.

Taking the first step into your own wellness can feel exciting and scary at the same time. Maybe you are feeling overwhelmed with life expectations or struggling to connect with loved ones. Have you felt more down or isolated lately? More sad or feeling out of control with your emotions and reactions? Are you wanting to form better relationships or have more confidence in your self? Together we can work on that and identify any barriers that might be in the way on your path to healing.

My therapeutic approach is warm, open and collaborative. I generally practice using a psychodynamic approach, but I also integrate cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness techniques. I am flexible and tailor my method to suit the needs of each client. My work is informed by my clinical experience and the latest in evidence based research.

My ideal client is someone who is ready to explore their patterns, thoughts, and unique stories. They may be struggling with anxiety or depression or haven't fully processed traumas and attachment issues in their lifetime. This ideal client may be detached from their emotions, have a hard time letting go, or find it difficult to experience joy. This person is motivated for change and seeks more insight about themselves.

It can be challenging and scary to seek counseling and to take the first steps toward desired change. Being aware of that, Latrese is grateful and eager about the opportunity to meet people where they are and to help them get to where they want to be.

If you're feeling off balance - challenged by life's transitions, significant loss, difficult emotions, feelings of confusion, or relationship problems - therapy can help. My view towards therapy is “there is more right with you, than wrong with you." This was said by Jon Kabat Zinn, an early champion of mindfulness in the U.S., and it points to our inherent strengths. I believe we all have the capacity to live with a sense of peace and calm within ourselves and with others. I also believe it’s hard to make changes alone. We can’t think our way out of problems but most of us spend a lot of time trying.

I am a cognitive-behavioral therapist specializing in the treatment of anxiety, mood and substance use disorders in adults and young adults. I am also certified in EMDR. While a grounding in the science of treatment informs all of my work, compassion and empathy are at its foundation. I am a Clinical Instructor of Psychology at the Harvard Medical School and Clinical Associate of Psychology at McLean Hospital.

Psychotherapy is a profoundly transformative process for those who are curious about their worries, insecurities, and relational struggles. By creating a respectful, non-judgmental, and collaborative relationship, we will develop a greater understanding and acceptance of you and your experiences with the goal of living a more gratifying and meaningful life.