Therapists in Back Bay, Boston, MA
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I am a Licensed Mental Health Clinician (LMHC) based in Boston, MA. I received my Master's of Education from Cambridge College in Mental Health Counseling and have been practicing for five years. I am an open-minded and compassionate therapist with a deep commitment to helping individuals navigate life's challenges and achieve their goals. Regardless of your background or Identity, I am committed to listening, understanding, and empowering you to explore your emotions and experiences.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Clinician (LMHC) based in Boston, MA. I received my Master's of Education from Cambridge College in Mental Health Counseling and have been practicing for five years. I am an open-minded and compassionate therapist with a deep commitment to helping individuals navigate life's challenges and achieve their goals. Regardless of your background or Identity, I am committed to listening, understanding, and empowering you to explore your emotions and experiences.
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Parker Eyster
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Back Bay, Boston, MA 02199
Hello there! My name is Parker (he/him) and I am a recent Master of Social Work graduate from West Chester University’s Philadelphia Campus. I have also received my Bachelors of Social Work as well as a certificate in Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies from Temple University. Most of my experience and where my specialties lie is working with people who are part of the LGBTQIA+ community, from a wide variety of ages.
Hello there! My name is Parker (he/him) and I am a recent Master of Social Work graduate from West Chester University’s Philadelphia Campus. I have also received my Bachelors of Social Work as well as a certificate in Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies from Temple University. Most of my experience and where my specialties lie is working with people who are part of the LGBTQIA+ community, from a wide variety of ages.
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Integrative Psychotherapy & TMS by Dr. Ying Cao
MD, MEng
Not Verified Not Verified
2 Endorsed
Back Bay, Boston, MA 02116
Thriving in an evermore complex world can be overwhelming; mental health is key and self-actualization is a journey best undertaken with good support. Hello! I am a Harvard-affiliated psychiatrist and MIT-trained engineer with an extensive background in psychotherapy and integrative mind-body wellness care. I believe in the motto "Mind & Hand" and the transformative power of integrative care that aims to incorporate the full biopsychosocial experience of each client and actualize lasting growth through facilitating insight, addressing root-causes, shifting paradigms, upgrading skills, and implementing measurable improvements.
Thriving in an evermore complex world can be overwhelming; mental health is key and self-actualization is a journey best undertaken with good support. Hello! I am a Harvard-affiliated psychiatrist and MIT-trained engineer with an extensive background in psychotherapy and integrative mind-body wellness care. I believe in the motto "Mind & Hand" and the transformative power of integrative care that aims to incorporate the full biopsychosocial experience of each client and actualize lasting growth through facilitating insight, addressing root-causes, shifting paradigms, upgrading skills, and implementing measurable improvements.
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Lindsay Wagner
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Back Bay, Boston, MA 02109 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
When faced with life’s unavoidable stressors, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. The struggles of day to day life can often leave individuals feeling frustrated, hopeless, and powerless to work towards change. I enjoy helping clients feel understood and overcome fears that have been preventing them from living life to its fullest. Sometimes simply knowing that the worst case scenario won’t destroy us makes a daunting goal seem more attainable.
When faced with life’s unavoidable stressors, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. The struggles of day to day life can often leave individuals feeling frustrated, hopeless, and powerless to work towards change. I enjoy helping clients feel understood and overcome fears that have been preventing them from living life to its fullest. Sometimes simply knowing that the worst case scenario won’t destroy us makes a daunting goal seem more attainable.
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Caleb Brooks Licsw Mental Health For Teens
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Back Bay, Boston, MA 02116 (Online Only)
Are you worried about your teen’s mental health? Whether they are feeling sad, overwhelmed by bullying, struggling to adjust to changes, or facing other emotional challenges, it can be a difficult and isolating experience for both teens and their families. As a licensed social worker with extensive experience in child and adolescent therapy, I am here to help your teen navigate these tough times and find their path to well-being and resilience.
Are you worried about your teen’s mental health? Whether they are feeling sad, overwhelmed by bullying, struggling to adjust to changes, or facing other emotional challenges, it can be a difficult and isolating experience for both teens and their families. As a licensed social worker with extensive experience in child and adolescent therapy, I am here to help your teen navigate these tough times and find their path to well-being and resilience.
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I collaborate with my clients to create an open and honest space, where you can feel safe to share, grow and heal. My therapeutic style incorporates a collaborative strength-based approach with components of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness and person-centered practice, while keeping in mind the individual experience and your specific goals. Taking the first step to seeking therapy can feel uncomfortable and is very brave! I am here to support you in that process and help to make this a positive and personable experience for you and your journey.
I collaborate with my clients to create an open and honest space, where you can feel safe to share, grow and heal. My therapeutic style incorporates a collaborative strength-based approach with components of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness and person-centered practice, while keeping in mind the individual experience and your specific goals. Taking the first step to seeking therapy can feel uncomfortable and is very brave! I am here to support you in that process and help to make this a positive and personable experience for you and your journey.
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I am a very engaged, active therapist. I enjoy the practical while trying to understand the systemic and root nature of a problem. I'm interested in a work relationship that is collaborative, drawing on the expertise and strengths of the client. . I tend to see many different kind of couples in my practice. I like teaching couples via the ideas of the Imago technique: a different way to communicate through the " stuck places"- but with a different outcome. I enjoy the work and believe that couples can find a way back to each other and their "better selves."
I am a very engaged, active therapist. I enjoy the practical while trying to understand the systemic and root nature of a problem. I'm interested in a work relationship that is collaborative, drawing on the expertise and strengths of the client. . I tend to see many different kind of couples in my practice. I like teaching couples via the ideas of the Imago technique: a different way to communicate through the " stuck places"- but with a different outcome. I enjoy the work and believe that couples can find a way back to each other and their "better selves."
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Christine Kaveski
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Back Bay, Boston, MA 02116 (Online Only)
I am currently accepting new clients. I am licensed mental health counselor who utilizes mindfulness, and somatic knowledge in my sessions. I believe in a person-centered, strengths-based approach to aid my clients in identifying unhelpful recurring thoughts or behavioral patterns so they can work towards feeling confident as their authentic self. I want to help clients learn coping skills and ways of life that support their unique needs. I am passionate about establishing a safe, inviting space to lay the groundwork for healing.
I am currently accepting new clients. I am licensed mental health counselor who utilizes mindfulness, and somatic knowledge in my sessions. I believe in a person-centered, strengths-based approach to aid my clients in identifying unhelpful recurring thoughts or behavioral patterns so they can work towards feeling confident as their authentic self. I want to help clients learn coping skills and ways of life that support their unique needs. I am passionate about establishing a safe, inviting space to lay the groundwork for healing.
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I believe that healing in relationship with one another is a critical prerequisite to our collective liberation and reimagined future. As a therapist, I hope to create a space that promotes a sense of trust and safety where we can work collaboratively to remove barriers and gain tools to thrive throughout life’s various challenges. My job is to support you in solidarity with humility and authenticity alongside an understanding of how our lived experiences shape us to be who we are.
I believe that healing in relationship with one another is a critical prerequisite to our collective liberation and reimagined future. As a therapist, I hope to create a space that promotes a sense of trust and safety where we can work collaboratively to remove barriers and gain tools to thrive throughout life’s various challenges. My job is to support you in solidarity with humility and authenticity alongside an understanding of how our lived experiences shape us to be who we are.
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Therapy is about finding the right match between a client and a therapist. I try an establish a collaborative and interactive relationship with my clients. We work on trying to resolve areas of immediate distress as well as trying to understand how the past may be effecting your current situation. The problems that clients bring into treatment include relationship issues, difficulties communicating with family members, past histories of trauma as well as past and current histories of eating disorders and obesity. I see a wide range of clients- including children and families, college students and adults.
Therapy is about finding the right match between a client and a therapist. I try an establish a collaborative and interactive relationship with my clients. We work on trying to resolve areas of immediate distress as well as trying to understand how the past may be effecting your current situation. The problems that clients bring into treatment include relationship issues, difficulties communicating with family members, past histories of trauma as well as past and current histories of eating disorders and obesity. I see a wide range of clients- including children and families, college students and adults.
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Estephany Diaz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Back Bay, Boston, MA 02199 (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Estephany and I have been a licensed therapist for more than 10 yrs. I am a provider who focuses on YOU every step of the way to help you overcome the obstacles you may be going through in life. I make every effort to create a safe space for you to feel comfortable to share and open up about your past and current anxieties or emotional disturbances that may be affecting your day to day functioning.
Hello! My name is Estephany and I have been a licensed therapist for more than 10 yrs. I am a provider who focuses on YOU every step of the way to help you overcome the obstacles you may be going through in life. I make every effort to create a safe space for you to feel comfortable to share and open up about your past and current anxieties or emotional disturbances that may be affecting your day to day functioning.
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Michael LoGuidice
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MEd
Verified Verified
Back Bay, Boston, MA 02116
Struggling with anxiety, focus, school or work stress, or family issues? I'm here to help. As a therapist with over 28 years of experience, I specialize in helping to equip you with practical tools for managing anxiety, overcoming obstacles, working through life transitions, and fostering authentic connections. I work with patients starting at age 13 and up. Conveniently located in downtown Boston, just a block from public transportation and the park, my office provides a comfortable space for your sessions.
Struggling with anxiety, focus, school or work stress, or family issues? I'm here to help. As a therapist with over 28 years of experience, I specialize in helping to equip you with practical tools for managing anxiety, overcoming obstacles, working through life transitions, and fostering authentic connections. I work with patients starting at age 13 and up. Conveniently located in downtown Boston, just a block from public transportation and the park, my office provides a comfortable space for your sessions.
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The most important factor in choosing a therapist or counselor, once you have established their credentials, is to select someone you are comfortable talking to. Research shows that the quality of the relationship can be more important to the outcome than the treatment modality. For this reason, I try to establish an understanding, collaborative and interactive approach. You should always feel free to ask me any questions you may have. I only offer telehealth at this time, an approach that is best for problems such as life situations you would like to discuss rather than longstanding major emotional or mental disturbances.
The most important factor in choosing a therapist or counselor, once you have established their credentials, is to select someone you are comfortable talking to. Research shows that the quality of the relationship can be more important to the outcome than the treatment modality. For this reason, I try to establish an understanding, collaborative and interactive approach. You should always feel free to ask me any questions you may have. I only offer telehealth at this time, an approach that is best for problems such as life situations you would like to discuss rather than longstanding major emotional or mental disturbances.
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Kathy Walsh Samp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Back Bay, Boston, MA 02115 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
No openings ... I believe psychotherapy is about self-discovery, change and empowerment. If you feel stressed or unhappy, psychotherapy can help. My goal is to create an emotionally safe place, so that together, we can find the right answers. I appreciate that life can be complicated and that solutions are unique to the person. I am warm and nonjudgmental and my approach is client-centered and collaborative. My clients see me as knowledgeable and supportive. I listen carefully with an open mind. I would feel privileged to be part of your journey of growth and healing.
No openings ... I believe psychotherapy is about self-discovery, change and empowerment. If you feel stressed or unhappy, psychotherapy can help. My goal is to create an emotionally safe place, so that together, we can find the right answers. I appreciate that life can be complicated and that solutions are unique to the person. I am warm and nonjudgmental and my approach is client-centered and collaborative. My clients see me as knowledgeable and supportive. I listen carefully with an open mind. I would feel privileged to be part of your journey of growth and healing.
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Hi there! Are you seeking genuine, straightforward guidance and effective coping strategies enriched by personal experience and practical application? You’ve come to the right place! I specialize in EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy). In addition to trauma, EMDR is effective in treatment of phobias, low self esteem, pain management, eating disorders, and performance anxiety. I love supporting my fellow ADHDers and those with chronic illness. Sessions are focused on reducing self-judgment and internalized stigma while finding ways for your environment to work for you.
Hi there! Are you seeking genuine, straightforward guidance and effective coping strategies enriched by personal experience and practical application? You’ve come to the right place! I specialize in EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy). In addition to trauma, EMDR is effective in treatment of phobias, low self esteem, pain management, eating disorders, and performance anxiety. I love supporting my fellow ADHDers and those with chronic illness. Sessions are focused on reducing self-judgment and internalized stigma while finding ways for your environment to work for you.
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Daniel J. Harvey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Back Bay, Boston, MA 02116 (Online Only)
Currently accepting NEW clients. I often work with people who feel disoriented and disconnected from themselves and others. These feelings can be profoundly lonely and confusing, leaving one grasping for a sense of direction. I work directively and collaboratively to help them regain a greater sense of orientation within their own lives and discover the meanings behind their struggles. It is my privilege to be able to support and witness others' journeys and their healing process.
Currently accepting NEW clients. I often work with people who feel disoriented and disconnected from themselves and others. These feelings can be profoundly lonely and confusing, leaving one grasping for a sense of direction. I work directively and collaboratively to help them regain a greater sense of orientation within their own lives and discover the meanings behind their struggles. It is my privilege to be able to support and witness others' journeys and their healing process.
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Sharnelle Branyon
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LADC 1, AADC, ICAADC
Verified Verified
Back Bay, Boston, MA 02116 (Online Only)
Licensed in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Maine - “I couldn’t heal because I kept pretending, I wasn’t hurt”. My goal is to provide you with space to make sense of your past, organize your thoughts, gain a new perspective while making difficult decisions, process life events, understand yourself better, as well as be challenged and grow in a space that is safe.
Licensed in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Maine - “I couldn’t heal because I kept pretending, I wasn’t hurt”. My goal is to provide you with space to make sense of your past, organize your thoughts, gain a new perspective while making difficult decisions, process life events, understand yourself better, as well as be challenged and grow in a space that is safe.
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Julia Elizabeth O'Donnell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Back Bay, Boston, MA 02116
Starting therapy is a brave step. I will offer you a warm place to explore whatever concerns you may have, while offering direct feedback based on my expertise. In therapy, we will examine your life values and make goals, so that problems will not prevent you from living well. I will integrate psychodynamic (insight-oriented) and practical (skills-based) modalities to offer you a comprehensive and individualized therapy experience. Research supports that a strong therapeutic relationship is paramount to a positive outcome, so I will be sure to foster trust between us, in order to do the difficult work that therapy requires.
Starting therapy is a brave step. I will offer you a warm place to explore whatever concerns you may have, while offering direct feedback based on my expertise. In therapy, we will examine your life values and make goals, so that problems will not prevent you from living well. I will integrate psychodynamic (insight-oriented) and practical (skills-based) modalities to offer you a comprehensive and individualized therapy experience. Research supports that a strong therapeutic relationship is paramount to a positive outcome, so I will be sure to foster trust between us, in order to do the difficult work that therapy requires.
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I have developed extensive experience in a diverse range of therapeutic modalities including DBT, DBT, ACT, Exposure Therapy and Couples/Family Therapy. I work with individuals from children to adults to treat a wide range of therapeutic needs including anxiety-related disorders, OCD, trauma, depression, grief, and couples/family issues. I work at Center for Anxiety, a mental health practice, dedicated to excellent patient care. You may be matched with a clinician if their skills are a better match for you.
I have developed extensive experience in a diverse range of therapeutic modalities including DBT, DBT, ACT, Exposure Therapy and Couples/Family Therapy. I work with individuals from children to adults to treat a wide range of therapeutic needs including anxiety-related disorders, OCD, trauma, depression, grief, and couples/family issues. I work at Center for Anxiety, a mental health practice, dedicated to excellent patient care. You may be matched with a clinician if their skills are a better match for you.
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John Granger II
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, SAP, CCTP
Verified Verified
Back Bay, Boston, MA 02116 (Online Only)
Life can sometimes be challenging; it is filled with ups and downs. It takes a strong person to ask for help when faced with the challenges life may bring. It is important for you to know that you do not have to go through these challenges alone. As a therapist, I believe that you are the expert on your life. Through guided discovery, my goal is to collaboratively work with you to help you process and work through the issues that are present in your life.
Life can sometimes be challenging; it is filled with ups and downs. It takes a strong person to ask for help when faced with the challenges life may bring. It is important for you to know that you do not have to go through these challenges alone. As a therapist, I believe that you are the expert on your life. Through guided discovery, my goal is to collaboratively work with you to help you process and work through the issues that are present in your life.
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Number of Therapists in Back Bay, Boston, MA
800+
Average cost per session
$175
Therapists in Back Bay, Boston, MA who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
88% | Depression |
76% | Self Esteem |
75% | Relationship Issues |
69% | Trauma and PTSD |
68% | Coping Skills |
64% | Stress |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
82% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
63% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
61% | Optum |
How Therapists in Back Bay, Boston, MA see their clients
58% | Online Only | |
42% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
80% | Female | |
18% | Male | |
2% | Non-Binary |