Life is full of challenges and hardships that can leave us feeling lost, overwhelmed and burned out. I firmly believe that every person possesses unique strengths and abilities that can be harnessed to navigate the difficulties they face. By adopting a strengths-based approach, I strive to help individuals identify and leverage their inner resources to develop resilience and achieve their therapeutic goals. I view therapy as a collaborative process, where my clients and I work together as equal ...
Are you bright and motivated but don’t feel fulfilled or present in your life? Do you have a lot of “shoulds” in your head: “I should want this job”, “I should be over this by now” or “I should feel happier"? Despite looking successful on the outside, are you struggling on the inside? Do you often feel anxious, and worried? Do you find yourself over-thinking? Are you a deep-feeling and compassionate person? Despite being caring, do you often feel you aren't getting what you need out of...
Psychotherapist Dr. Jean Rahbar has been working therapeutically with adolescents, adults and couples for the past 15 years. Providing a therapeutic space where clients' feel safe, experiencing the therapist as someone of whom can be trusted with the clients' thoughts, feelings and goals are of the utmost importance to Dr. Rahbar. From the moment you meet this highly analytical and insightful professional, clients experience her compassion, care, warmth, genuine interest, support and understandi...
I work with adults, adolescents, couples and families to help folks live full and meaningful lives. If you choose to work with me, I will assume you’re coming with problems in your life or your relationships that you’d like to work on. I will hold steadfast to the idea that people are not problems, problems are problems. And while therapy might not be the exact solution to what ails you, it can help a good bit. And I want to help. I’m in this work because I believe in the power of talk therapy...
Stephanie is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in treating adolescents and young adults. She has two undergraduate degrees, in Psychology and in Nursing as well as a masters degree in Nursing from Northeastern University. She began her nursing career in primary care at a pediatrician’s office as well as an inpatient child psychiatry unit. She has found that these experiences have helped sharpen her knowledge of normal vs. abnormal child development, w...
(Currently only providing Telehealth visits at this time) Welcome! My name is Michelle Cresta, I want to start by saying I am happy you are taking active steps to better manage your mental health. I know how challenging it can be to start the process. I wanted to share some information about my background, specialties, and approach to help determine if I would be a good fit as your therapist. I graduated from Cambridge College in 2014 with an M.Ed in Counseling Psychology and Addiction Co...
I offer neuropsychological evaluations for college students. The purpose of these evaluations is to clarify the nature of students' struggles with attention, organization, or learning. Testing can be conducted in English and/or French....
Hello! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Massachusetts with extensive experience treating adults, children, and adolescents dealing with and healing from trauma, among other mental health and life difficulties. I have worked in various treatment settings, both clinical and educational, to assist clients and patients with social-emotional goals, and I bring this varied background and experience to my private practice. My practice serves young adults and adults (17+), and I ...
Looking forward to helping you achieve mental health by maximizing your strengths. I take a holistic approach to care that incorporates therapy with thoughtful medication management. Each individual's journey is unique, as is the way in which we process our environment(internal & external). I look forward to partnering with you. Treatment is a wellness journey, with an aim to enhance motivation and achieve clear goals. I am a firm believer in a multidimensional approach to care in order to achi...
Have you been struggling with uncontrollable negative thoughts, fear, anxiety, depression or panic attacks? Are you struggling in your studies, finding the major that's fulfill your dreams or even unable to know what do you want to do in life? Did you lose meaning of life or even do not know why you exist? Do you have low self-esteem, low-confidence and low-body image? Do you struggle fitting in among your peers or engaging in healthy and fulfilling social or intimate relationships? I know you...
Welcome! Working with a diverse population for many years widen my appreciation toward everyone I encounter in the therapy room. My new clients often ask me, “What is your approach or therapy model?” Learning from years valuable experience, I do not take a blueprint or “one-size-fits-all” approach for clients. Every client has an individualized curriculum. You may be feeling distressed, facing difficulties in your personal or professional relationships, contemplating a major life transition, or ...
I really enjoy helping students navigate through their college experiences at all stages of college - from adjusting to being away from home for the first time to making and maintaining healthy relationships, and to making difficult decisions about which paths to take when their college experience comes to an end. In my practice I am experienced in treating students who have significant mental health concerns as well as students who are simply looking for some objective support to work through...
I am licensed mental health therapist with a private practice in Brookline, MA. I offer in-person and/or Telehealth visits. I treat individuals and couples presenting with a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, family conflict, and relationship challenges. My approach to therapy involves fostering interpersonal communication, problem-solving and coping skills while helping clients gain insight into how their life experiences influence their present functioning. I am an...
I think it is extremely courageous to admit we need help. I believe one of the most important criteria for successful treatment is to have a trusting, open, "therapeutic rapport" with a client. Without trust and a good connection, the therapeutic process cannot begin. With that in mind, I believe the first step is creating an environment safe from judgement and rich in support. My focus is to enable clients to acquire insight, skills, and motivation for emotional, cognitive, and behavioral trans...
Hi! It’s not easy to find a good psychiatrist. I believe a good psychiatrist puts trusting their patients first and takes extra time to get to know them. To ensure high-quality psychiatric services, I operate a boutique practice, where patients have access to sooner appointments and can speak to me outside of appointments, if needed. If we work together, I strive to individualize your treatment to what works best for you. I have an active therapeutic style to make sure your sessions are engaging...
Hello! I'm a psychologist working with a small group practice in Wakefield, MA called Ancora Psychological Associates. I'm currently accepting new patients for in-person or telehealth sessions Mon-Thurs. My specialties include interventions for individuals who have experienced involvement with the child welfare system, mood disorders, trauma, interpersonal conflict, anxiety, school difficulties, and art therapy. My work emphasizes the importance of a compassionate, collaborative, flexible, a...
I believe emotional healing happens in a therapeutic relationship. I offer relations-oriented, emotion-focused psychotherapy to clients interested in relieving symptoms, identifying patterns, resolving conflicts, building satisfying relationships, finding fulfillment in life, etc. My work is trauma-informed due to my passion for trauma treatment, especially that of developmental trauma, and an understanding that traumatic experience is existentially inevitable in human life. I also have a partic...
We are a group of licensed psychotherapists who provide high quality psychotherapy that seek to help people ultimately feel more in charge of their own lives. In our work, we value helping people feel more understood as they face challenges inside and outside of themselves while finding motivation to think and act in more expansive ways that invite more options for the life they want. Our approach endeavors to co-create safe spaces, with deep sensitivity to all the pieces that make up a person...
I offer compassionate therapy for anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, relationship challenges, and trauma. I create a safe and affirming space for individuals and couples from all walks of life, including the LGBTQ+ community. As a multicultural individual who has lived in several countries, I understand the profound impact of living and working outside one's own culture, often without the familiar support of family and friends. The pursuit of a successful career can demand significant sacrif...