Do you find yourself overwhelmed by emotions? Maybe you feel disconnected in your relationships and struggle with a sense of loneliness. Some people live with anxiety, depression, trauma and AD/HD but have never received the right support. Do you want to find ways to heal and get to know your true self? Together we can explore the root causes of your symptoms and find the right tools to help you reach your goals. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. My style of ther...
I've been in practice for several decades. I have a special interest in helping people with anxiety, but do work with people with a variety of other problems as well. I like my patients and enjoy my work....
My therapeutic approach is grounded in psychodynamic and relational theories with a focus on facilitating insight and healing. I seek to understand the heart of one’s challenges and how present struggles are tied to one’s past and current environment, relationships, and identity development. My clinical work is informed by cognitive-behavioral approaches, mindfulness, trauma, Buddhism, social identity, and oppression. My therapeutic style is warm, compassionate, and curious, and I deeply value c...
Currently prioritizing new clients who are BIPOC-identified, ages 20+, and interested in in-person therapy (office on Mass Ave., in E. Arlington near Cambridge)....
We have a wonderful staff of skilled clinicians working with patients who struggle with anxiety, depression, OCD, eating disorders and other issues. Our staff is warm and professional and focused on evidenced based care. We are out of network with insurances. Please call for more information. We look forward to meeting you in person or via telehealth....
My therapeutic orientation is guided by psychodynamic, humanistic, and relational approaches, and founded on a strengths-based model, which emphasizes that each person is the expert of their own story. My style is compassionate, empowering, and accessible, and I focus on meeting people where they are. I draw on a range of modalities including narrative therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Liberation Health, and motivational interviewing. My clinical approach is trauma-informed and collab...
I utilize a psychodynamic (insight oriented) approach, integrating relational therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and trauma informed treatments. I also employ tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mentalization Based Therapy, when clinically appropriate. I strongly believe that our identities and backgrounds, including our culture, sexual orientation, and gender identity, play a large role in our development and identity formation. I value clinical relationships built on trust and aim ...
My aim as a therapist is to help clients resolve the problem they are experiencing in their lives. I offer a safe environment for clients to express themselves, gain a sense mastery and autonomy through talking and increasing strategies and skills to better cope and thrive in life. My clinical approach is to tailor care to clients’ individual needs- integrating an array of approaches and training experience such as insight-oriented methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, trauma informe...
Using an integrative approach, my therapeutic style is grounded in compassion, honesty, humor, and humility. I work with individuals of all ages, but specialize in working with college-age adults. Individual therapy sessions are provided for 45-minutes/session, usually scheduled on a weekly basis. These weekly sessions lay the foundation for a strong therapeutic relationship, help with learning new skills, and create important momentum so you can experience relief and reach your therapy goal...
I help college students, graduate students, and university faculty manage stress, cope with painful emotions, and navigate school, work, and relationships. Higher education offers a huge opportunity for growth and self-discovery, but it also presents unique stressors and challenges. In addition to treating anxiety and depression, I work regularly with issues of perfectionism, peer comparison, academic pressure, and burnout. I also help clients build healthy friendships and partnerships, explore ...
Hi, I’m Rachel and I’m glad you’re here. Insight from a nurturing therapeutic relationship can guide you on your path toward self-compassion, resilience, and emotional well-being. I have deep respect for the therapeutic process, and for you as you work to create a life you’re proud of. As a dance/movement therapist, I offer a holistic and embodied approach to therapy that draws upon your inherent wisdom and strength. My expansive experience working with children, families and adults has taug...
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I practice individual psychotherapy and enjoy most working with college-aged patients although I care for adults of all ages. As a therapist, I practice mainly using a psychodynamic approach and also do incorporate CBT and DBT, as well as using mind-body therapies which include MBSR and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. I believe in the importance of treating the body as well as the mind. I am also a practicing yoga instructor and have trained as a Pilates instructor and studied Reiki and nutrition....
Engaging in therapeutic modalities informed by psychodynamic, relational, and attachment-based frameworks, I believe profound changes occur in the context of relationships. I also incorporate strength-based approaches, person-centered therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, motivational interviewing (MI), and Relational Cultural Therapy (RCT) in my clinical practice. Deeply committed to providing culturally informed care, I am dedicated to recognizing the complexity and richness of each client...
Living with anxiety can feel overwhelming and exhausting. You might experience persistent worry, fear, or unease that seems to overshadow every aspect of your life. It can feel like an unending cycle of racing thoughts, restlessness, and physical symptoms - a racing heart, tension, or difficulty sleeping. Seeking therapy can be a crucial step in finding relief and managing these emotions. As founder of Catalyst Psychology, I specialize in CBT for anxiety, insomnia, OCD, ADHD and the related stre...
My approach to psychotherapy is person-centered, tailoring the therapy to the unique needs and lived experiences of each client. I draw primarily from psychodynamic therapies, with attention to the neurobiology of trauma and attachment. I also integrate narrative practices to help clients reauthor the stories they tell about their lives, and cognitive-behavioral practices to help transform insight into strategies for change. My style is authentic, non-judgmental, and warm, and I work with client...
My goal is to establish a collaborative and trusting relationship with clients that fosters a safe space for them to explore their emotions and experiences. I am committed to using a flexible client-centered and culturally aware treatment approach that is tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. My approach to psychotherapy is based in psychodynamics and relational theory and incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment T...
Do you ever feel stressed, burnt out, or disconnected? Are you feeling stuck or uncertain where to go next in your career or education? Have your experienced loss or traumatic events? Are you finding yourself feeling overwhelmed right now, and like you don't know where to start? I offer a warm, collaborative approach in sessions, where you can begin to explore these or other questions that are most on your mind. I bring in a creative, engaged approach to process past and present obstacles, a...
I have 35 years of experience in doing therapy, including having done a fellowship in College Health. I am a Clinical Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School and am affiliated at Brigham & Women's Hospital. I enjoy working with people particularly in the areas of anxiety and depression, love and relationship concerns, family issues, college life adjustment, career matters, and dealing with medical illness. My office is in Cambridge. I am trained in psychotherapy and psychoanalysis for y...
We work with clients to define and build lives they experience as worth living. Treatment is focused on helping manage dangerous behavior, supporting clients in getting the most they can out of treatment, addressing symptoms and experiences that cause distress or impair functioning, and taking concrete steps towards key life goals....