People come to therapy for a lot of reasons, but many feel like they need a change from how things are. Some don’t know what it is that needs to change, and they want more insight about what new roads they might try walking down. Others know exactly the changes they want to make in their lives, but they need a safe place to say it out loud to themselves, and they want help along the way. Some can’t change their situation and still yearn to be at peace. Regardless of what brought you to session, ...
I work with people who long to feel more at home with themselves and in their lives. My clients are curious, self-reflective and have experienced things that leave them feeling hurt, fearful and alone. During sessions we may encounter powerful gates of self-discovery like grief, anger, and shame. Together we get to know these parts of you, approach them with kindness, release painful stories and make meaning. Clients leave sessions feeling closer to themselves, able to move through their lives w...
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My therapeutic practice is rooted in relational psychodynamic theory, trauma-informed approaches, and mindfulness-based interventions, including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I foster a collaborative approach with clients anchored in anti-oppressive practice, using warmth and curiosity to co-construct a supportive environment to explore therapeutic goals and lived experiences. I have worked with clients in a variety of settings including colleg...
As an Advanced Fellow at Clinical Alliance Services, I use psychodynamic, developmental, systems, and relational approaches in my work, incorporating cognitive, behavioral, and mindfulness techniques, as clinically appropriate. By being open to learning about the past and how we evolved, I believe we can find different ways of being in the present that alleviate suffering and support creativity and openness. I try to help clients see and appreciate their own emotions and strengths and to be curi...
Dr. Kazuko Montgomery earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Antioch University New England. She also holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from the Saint Michael’s College. She has extensive experience working with diverse populations, as an individual and family psychotherapist and conducting neuropsychological, cognitive, and psychological assessments. She provides counseling for depression, anxiety, and ADHD and its related executive function challenges. Dr. Montg...
Welcome—I'm so glad you found your way here! I specialize in working with college and graduate students because, from personal experience, I know how exciting and overwhelming this stage of life can be. It can feel isolating and confusing—let’s normalize that. It’s a time when you never seem to have enough hours in the day to get everything done. Everything is new and exciting, yet also completely overwhelming. Maybe you're struggling with perfectionism, that nagging feeling that you're never do...
In the constant pursuit of success, it’s easy to become disconnected from ourselves, making it difficult to fully feel emotions, deeply connect in relationships, or consistently savor the joy of accomplishments. I enjoy helping high achieving adults better understand themselves, effectively manage their emotions, deepen their relationships, and find a greater sense of purpose. I specialize in helping clients navigate complex trauma, relationship issues, workplace stress, imposter syndro...
I specialize in working with adults, children, and families who have been impacted by trauma. I have experience in helping clients who struggle with depression, anxiety, dissociation, relationship difficulties, emotional and behavioral dysregulation, and other issues that often result from adverse experiences and traumatic stress. I practice a collaborative approach which honors my clients’ lived experience and allows their needs and our understanding of the challenges they face to shape the...
Hello, I'm Brendan. I use an eclectic therapy style that offers a highly personalized approach to mental health treatment, allowing me to tailor therapeutic methods to your specific needs, preferences, and circumstances. This flexibility can be particularly beneficial because it enables me to employ a variety of therapeutic techniques from different psychological theories, including EMDR, CBT, and others. This ensures that the approach is the most effective and responsive to your unique situatio...
Psychotherapy can be a way to alleviate painful experiences and discover new ways to grow. With the help of a trained guide, we can understand ourselves better and adjust how we act. My background in existential and interpersonal therapy prepared me to help with emotional difficulties, questions of meaning and purpose, and major life transitions....
Sara is an experienced practitioner offering individual therapy for adults and adolescents. She helps individuals understand how past experiences affect thinking and choices in the present. Her approach also offers skills to manage difficult emotions, increase flexibility and build balanced relationships so clients can move their lives in the direction they want. Treatment will prioritize the understanding that individual needs and experiences occur at the intersection of gendered, sexual, r...
Kate Salama, M.D. is a board certified adult psychiatrist, who specializes in women's mental health and reproductive psychiatry. She has a lot of experience treating depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and trauma across the lifespan. She has completed a fellowship in Women's Mental Health and has expertise in premenstrual dysphoric disorder, pregnancy & postpartum, perinatal loss, and infertility....
Jai Madden, MSW, LCSW, is a trauma-informed educator, speaker, advocate, and practicing clinical social worker dedicated to transforming mental health and health services into platforms for profound expressions of health, equity, and justice. With an educational background that includes a Bachelor’s degree from The Mico University College in Jamaica, a Bachelor’s degree from Assumption University, and a Master of Social Work degree from Boston College, Jai brings a wealth of knowledge and exp...
I believe that the client is the expert of their lived experience. I will partner with you to explore a variety of issues that may be holding you back from wellbeing and peace. This may include difficult beliefs, patterns and behaviors that you want to change, relationship issues, family issues academic stress, and anxiety. I am happy to have a free 15 minute consult to see if we could be a good fit. I am happy to meet for walks or sit outside on a bench in the Cambridgeport area for session...
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Welcome! Working with young adults is a specialty of my practice. I have helped endless university students navigate the very specific issues that come up during this time. Together we will work on finding your confidence and balance. Whether something is coming up for you that is specific to the here and now like a stressful academic period or a complicated relationship dynamic or rather a long term pattern you'd like to work on, I can help....
I am a clinical social worker based in Brookline with accessibility from the C and D lines. I work with adult individuals and couples, with a particular emphasis on life events or transitions that disrupt our sense of who we are. Before going to school to become a therapist, I completed a doctorate in philosophy — a domain of inquiry that continues to inform my clinical work on many levels. My primary therapeutic worldview comes from narrative therapy, which views problems in life as suppor...
To heal, we need to approach ourselves with curiosity and compassion. Therapy is an opportunity to enhance our lives by gaining insight, exploring identity, challenging unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, examining the past, improving relationships, and managing transitions. A good therapeutic relationship is collaborative and supportive: based on trust, respect, and acceptance. I welcome clients of all backgrounds, experiences, and orientations. My work is informed by an attachment lens, parts wo...
Currently accepting day,afternoon,and evening clients. If you are feeling stuck, stressed, anxious, sad, avoidant, unmotivated, distracted, or generally discontent with yourself, your social life, your job, your purpose, or a particular relationship or situation you have found yourself in, you might be suffering from anxiety, depression, or acute stress disorder. My passion is helping individuals with anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. I have multiple years of professional and private...