Therapists in West Newton, MA

I am a licensed clinical psychologist and Clinical Instructor at Harvard Medical School specializing in child and family therapy. I have several years of clinical experience working with children and families from culturally-diverse backgrounds in a variety of settings such as hospitals, schools, and within the community. Among my areas of expertise are early childhood and behavioral difficulties, parent training, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma and Autism Spectrum Disorders. I also specialize in both Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Play Therapy.

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about my practice. By creating a space of curiosity and non-judgment, I seek to develop strong relationships with my patients and work along side them to navigate difficult times. My practice is collaborative and relational with a balance between skill-building that relies on a cognitive behavioral approach and strong attention to the therapeutic relationship. I offer a transparent approach in both brief and long-term therapy. PLEASE BE AWARE I DO NOT CURRENTLY HAVE OPEN AFTER SCHOOL, EVENING OR WEEKEND APPOINTMENT TIMES (November, 2018).

You don’t have to suffer without hope…or help. Whether you’re feeling depressed, anxious, worried and preoccupied, or experiencing blocked creativity, psychotherapy can help you to feel/get better. I work with both individuals and couples. Since 2008, I have been helping my clients to overcome their obstacles. I can help you too!

Do you find yourself worrying often, replaying the same scenario in your mind, feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or having difficulty adjusting to a change, or struggling with a chronic illness? I am committed to helping you improve your quality of life consistent with your goals. My approach is compassionate, warm, collaborative, and goal-oriented. Please reach out to see how I can support you and provide you with additional tools. Together, we will identify ways to improve your anxiety, depression, struggles with a chronic illness, quit tobacco, and help you feel unstuck. I specialize in working with adults of all ages (ages 18+).

As a licensed mental health clinician, my goal is to help guide you to a place of well-being and fulfillment. I have experience working with teenagers and adults of all ages in addressing struggles related to anxiety, depression, addiction, grief & loss, life transitions, and trauma. I am also interested in the role technology plays in one’s experience of mental health symptoms and have completed research on the impact of smartphone addiction in college age students.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist currently providing therapy to adolescents and adults. My work is based predominantly on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a psychotherapeutic approach aimed at reducing distressed moods and problematic behaviors by identifying and altering maladaptive patterns of thought. Research has shown that CBT can be a highly effective treatment option for a number of mental health concerns. In addition, I am a Licensed School Psychologist specializing in applying clinical techniques to manage social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties in children and adolescents in the school setting.

When you improve your relationship with yourself and your relationships with others, you are “on the path” to a happier, healthier life. I’d like to help you along that path. Together, we can explore a range of approaches: whatever works. But – so you know where I’m coming from – in the end, it’s always about relationships. I’d like to meet you.

Hello and welcome! If you would like to learn various stress management techniques for everyday life, curious about the mindfulness practice, or would like a safe space to answer the question, "what does relaxation feel like for me?" to better reduce anxiety symptoms, I am here to help through Stress Management And Resiliency Training (SMART). I typically work with adults who are experiencing situational stressors/life changes, grief, caregiving, PTSD/trauma histories, anxiety/depressive disorders, and those who want to better cope with chronic illness diagnoses (cancer, diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders, pain, insomnia & more).

When you improve your relationship with yourself and your relationships with others, you are “on the path” to a happier, healthier life. I’d like to help you along that path. Together, we can explore a range of approaches: whatever works. But – so you know where I’m coming from – in the end, it’s always about relationships. I’d like to meet you.

Your life can be happier and feel more fulfilling! I specialize in relationships and therapy for both couples and individuals. Let me guide you to find better self-awareness and clarity as you understand and change your negative cycles and old patterns. My twenty-five years of experience, using insight oriented therapy, will enable you to improve your interpersonal communication with your mate, family and co-workers. I will help you develop strategies that will enhance your relationships, thus making them more fulfilling.

I have had the privilege of working as a Clinical Social Worker in the Boston area for over 20 years. I currently have a private practice in Boston, MA. I take a collaborative, practical and caring approach to psychotherapy. I have extensive experience helping people with eating disorders among many other areas of mental health. Some other areas of expertise of mine are working with individuals and couples dealing with depression/mood disorders, anxiety, stress management, relationship difficulties, substance abuse, trauma, and life transitions. I also enjoy providing supervision/consultation for therapists in training.

My team and I help individuals and couples. Our ideal client is someone who's interested in both healing and growth, who is goal oriented, and knows that how we make sense of things is fundamental. The symptoms about which we suffer are also an invitation to remember what we couldn't handle so that we heal and grow. I'm best suited to treating you where you're stuck, be it physical (like chronic pain, auto-immune), mental (like anxiety), emotional (like depression), relational (partners, children, parents, people you work with), and spiritual (like alienation).

Are you feeling completely drained - physically or emotionally? Maybe you can’t even remember the last time you felt well rested and stress-free. Living with stress, anxiety, fertility struggles, postpartum changes, cancer, or insomnia is hard enough but doing it while trying to manage all your other responsibilities can be draining. You may sometimes find yourself worrying about things you never used to even think about. The sadness you feel at times can make it hard to imagine reading a book, going out with friends, cooking a healthy meal, working out, sitting through another school play, or telling your partner about your day.

I am accepting new clients! Life's journey can be full of crisis, loss, grief and trauma. These experiences activate fear in the primal brain, alter patterns of behavior, limit ones perception, lead to relationship issues, low self-esteem and addictions. If these problems are left unresolved, they can lead to physical and mental health problems as well as a weakened spirit, affecting ones core vitality for life. My spiritual approach provides clients with a safe, nurturing and compassionate environment where trust is easily built within the therapeutic relationship so that healing can take place.

Virtual practice, video based, psychologist/ neuropsychologist providing individual therapy, couples therapy and neuropsychological testing. Compassionate, evidence based, bio-psycho-social care for adults and older adults.

*PRACTICE CURRENTLY FULL* I am an experienced, licensed psychologist in private practice, and on faculty at Harvard Medical School, and Massachusetts Institute for Psychoanalysis. I work with adults and older adolescents struggling with depression, anxiety, and relationship problems. I never underestimate the complexities of the mind, personality, and the unconscious dynamics inherent in relationships. At the same time, I feel psychotherapy should be practical. I have a thoughtful, compassionate style in addressing the roots of repetitive distress, while keeping in mind that such work must also ameliorate more immediate distress.

I believe that psychotherapy is a unique and meaningful relationship characterized by compassion. Therapy provides supportive holding spaces for individuals to grow, heal, and make changes that individuals want. I approach my psychotherapy work with gentleness and care and have utmost positive regard for the individuals, couples, and families who seek my help. I am invested in close, collaborative, and empowerment-oriented relationships with my clients. I will work with you to understand and identify the best way that therapy can suit your needs.