Therapists in Melrose, MA
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I believe in a world where people can envision all of their options, realize their potential, and choose to take the necessary steps to reach their goals. I hold a master’s degree in social work from Salem State University and an independent clinical social work license from the state of Massachusetts. I have worked throughout Massachusetts with a variety of populations.
I believe in a world where people can envision all of their options, realize their potential, and choose to take the necessary steps to reach their goals. I hold a master’s degree in social work from Salem State University and an independent clinical social work license from the state of Massachusetts. I have worked throughout Massachusetts with a variety of populations.
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Kristen White
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Melrose, MA 02176
Not accepting new clients
I believe that attending to inner experience in the presence of a caring, well-trained, and interested therapist can lead to tangible life improvements. I'd like to work with you to improve your mood, outlook, and relationships. Therapy offers a rich and warm environment to get to know yourself and what it is you would most deeply like to have in your life. Equally importantly, therapy can then help you build the tools and resources (both internal and external) to transform your life.
I believe that attending to inner experience in the presence of a caring, well-trained, and interested therapist can lead to tangible life improvements. I'd like to work with you to improve your mood, outlook, and relationships. Therapy offers a rich and warm environment to get to know yourself and what it is you would most deeply like to have in your life. Equally importantly, therapy can then help you build the tools and resources (both internal and external) to transform your life.
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Angie Brenner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Melrose, MA 02176
Not accepting new clients
Looking for therapy can feel scary and vulnerable, but the instinct to open yourself to help is a very healthy one. You may be struggling in important relationships and looking for a supportive environment to help you navigate confusing issues, clarify your boundaries, and develop stronger relational skills. You may be facing emotional pain around a loss, trauma, or period of major stress, and looking for help finding your balance and making meaning of what is happening. You may be grappling with inner turmoil brought on by depression, anxiety or compulsive behaviors.
Looking for therapy can feel scary and vulnerable, but the instinct to open yourself to help is a very healthy one. You may be struggling in important relationships and looking for a supportive environment to help you navigate confusing issues, clarify your boundaries, and develop stronger relational skills. You may be facing emotional pain around a loss, trauma, or period of major stress, and looking for help finding your balance and making meaning of what is happening. You may be grappling with inner turmoil brought on by depression, anxiety or compulsive behaviors.
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Life can feel overwhelming and challenging, particularly now. Engaging in therapy can help meet you those challenges in new ways. Whether you are seeking greater work-life balance, facing life transitions, or coping with issues of trauma and loss, therapy can help you heal and move to a fuller life. My approach draws on mindfulness, relational, insight-oriented, and skills-based approaches, matched to your specific needs. I believe that individuals can and do recover from most difficulties. Incorporating an understanding of your unique context helps ensure that meaningful and lasting change occurs.
Life can feel overwhelming and challenging, particularly now. Engaging in therapy can help meet you those challenges in new ways. Whether you are seeking greater work-life balance, facing life transitions, or coping with issues of trauma and loss, therapy can help you heal and move to a fuller life. My approach draws on mindfulness, relational, insight-oriented, and skills-based approaches, matched to your specific needs. I believe that individuals can and do recover from most difficulties. Incorporating an understanding of your unique context helps ensure that meaningful and lasting change occurs.
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I currently have availability. Feel free to reach out! I work primarily with teens and adults who want to work through anxiety, depression, and trauma, or improve their ability to manage the stress of life. I strive to help individuals visualize and create a life that brings them fulfillment and joy. As a Mental Health Therapist, my goal is to support you in your journey by offering you a space to talk through worries or behaviors that are impeding your ability to live the life you wish to live.
I currently have availability. Feel free to reach out! I work primarily with teens and adults who want to work through anxiety, depression, and trauma, or improve their ability to manage the stress of life. I strive to help individuals visualize and create a life that brings them fulfillment and joy. As a Mental Health Therapist, my goal is to support you in your journey by offering you a space to talk through worries or behaviors that are impeding your ability to live the life you wish to live.
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Sondra Caroline Papatsoris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Melrose, MA 02176
Accepting New Clients for telehealth and selective in-person appointments. As the world gets more and more complicated so does our ability to manage its day-to-day stressors. Many of us find ourselves battling depression, anxiety, interpersonal problems, trauma, and loss. My sessions offer nonjudgmental, confidential support. My specialization is providing evidence-based, best practice, Trauma Informed Approach, CBT and DBT.
Accepting New Clients for telehealth and selective in-person appointments. As the world gets more and more complicated so does our ability to manage its day-to-day stressors. Many of us find ourselves battling depression, anxiety, interpersonal problems, trauma, and loss. My sessions offer nonjudgmental, confidential support. My specialization is providing evidence-based, best practice, Trauma Informed Approach, CBT and DBT.
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Rebecca (Becky) Faughnan
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Melrose, MA 02176 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Hi, nice to meet you! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and have worked for over eight years providing individual and family therapy to clients of all ages and many diverse backgrounds. Together, you and I will develop realistic, attainable goals, which may include (but are not limited to) lessening anxiety or depression, developing positive communication skills, increasing self-esteem, processing difficult events, improving relationships, and generally working to be the healthiest version of yourself. You are both capable and worthy, and I'm simply here to help.
Hi, nice to meet you! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and have worked for over eight years providing individual and family therapy to clients of all ages and many diverse backgrounds. Together, you and I will develop realistic, attainable goals, which may include (but are not limited to) lessening anxiety or depression, developing positive communication skills, increasing self-esteem, processing difficult events, improving relationships, and generally working to be the healthiest version of yourself. You are both capable and worthy, and I'm simply here to help.
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Accepting new clients! Many clients I work with are looking for a space to process symptoms related to anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and body image/eating concerns. I work to help my clients identify what may have happened in their past that has impacted the way they feel today, and to build skills to live a more fulfilling life now. I acknowledge that therapy is an incredibly vulnerable experience, and work at the pace my clients feel most comfortable at. It is not uncommon for laughter to find it's way into my sessions, and I am able to find a unique balance between warmth and challenging to best assist you.
Accepting new clients! Many clients I work with are looking for a space to process symptoms related to anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and body image/eating concerns. I work to help my clients identify what may have happened in their past that has impacted the way they feel today, and to build skills to live a more fulfilling life now. I acknowledge that therapy is an incredibly vulnerable experience, and work at the pace my clients feel most comfortable at. It is not uncommon for laughter to find it's way into my sessions, and I am able to find a unique balance between warmth and challenging to best assist you.
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Roger Davies
Psychologist, MA, MEd, ScD
Verified Verified
Melrose, MA 02176
Waitlist for new clients
Research has shown that people don't learn from people they don't like. Effective therapy evolves if the person seeking help likes the helper and experiences the helper as empathic, humble, competent, humorous and caring. Therapy is a respectful, mutually active endeavor between the helper and the patient in which the client feels comfortable, safe, and confident. Constructive therapy gives clients hope: that they will experience increasing well-being; that they will enhance their quality of life; that their social relationships will improve; and they will feel greater congruence between their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors.
Research has shown that people don't learn from people they don't like. Effective therapy evolves if the person seeking help likes the helper and experiences the helper as empathic, humble, competent, humorous and caring. Therapy is a respectful, mutually active endeavor between the helper and the patient in which the client feels comfortable, safe, and confident. Constructive therapy gives clients hope: that they will experience increasing well-being; that they will enhance their quality of life; that their social relationships will improve; and they will feel greater congruence between their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors.
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Kevin S. Reddall, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Melrose, MA 02176 (Online Only)
I have been working as a psychotherapist for 16 years. I primarily saw individual clients in outpatient clinics until 2012, but I also developed an interest in working with couples since starting my private practice 13 years ago. Individual therapy still accounts for the majority of my client caseload, as I specialize in alleviating depression, anxiety, mood regulation, substance/alcohol use, and communication difficulties. I primarily use the treatment modalities of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative therapy, but establishing a therapeutic alliance is most important to start.
I have been working as a psychotherapist for 16 years. I primarily saw individual clients in outpatient clinics until 2012, but I also developed an interest in working with couples since starting my private practice 13 years ago. Individual therapy still accounts for the majority of my client caseload, as I specialize in alleviating depression, anxiety, mood regulation, substance/alcohol use, and communication difficulties. I primarily use the treatment modalities of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative therapy, but establishing a therapeutic alliance is most important to start.
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Michael Weiner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Melrose, MA 02176 (Online Only)
Therapy is a gift you can give to yourself in moving toward living a more authentic life. I believe that the essence of healing comes from a person’s ability to access inner strengths and resources, which are often undervalued and underutilized, or may seem inaccessible.
Therapy is a gift you can give to yourself in moving toward living a more authentic life. I believe that the essence of healing comes from a person’s ability to access inner strengths and resources, which are often undervalued and underutilized, or may seem inaccessible.
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I offer strength-based, client-centered therapy for pre-teens to young adults facing various challenges and life circumstances, including anxiety, depression, negative self-image, grief, relationship struggles, ADHD, life transitions, and experiences related to Autism. I am also dedicated to supporting the LGBTQIA+ community and strive to create a safe, supportive space where everyone feels valued and empowered to make positive life changes.
I offer strength-based, client-centered therapy for pre-teens to young adults facing various challenges and life circumstances, including anxiety, depression, negative self-image, grief, relationship struggles, ADHD, life transitions, and experiences related to Autism. I am also dedicated to supporting the LGBTQIA+ community and strive to create a safe, supportive space where everyone feels valued and empowered to make positive life changes.
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Katie Callahan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, C-DBT
Verified Verified
Melrose, MA 02176 (Online Only)
Only accepting Blue Cross clients! It takes one person that believes in you to make a difference! I am a licensed clinical social worker, certified in DBT and provide trauma-informed and attachment-based therapy. I specialize in individuals with challenging family dynamics, adoption or foster care or that have been involved with DCF. I understand the value of community, family, and compassion and I want to help you find your voice and build lifelong connections!
Only accepting Blue Cross clients! It takes one person that believes in you to make a difference! I am a licensed clinical social worker, certified in DBT and provide trauma-informed and attachment-based therapy. I specialize in individuals with challenging family dynamics, adoption or foster care or that have been involved with DCF. I understand the value of community, family, and compassion and I want to help you find your voice and build lifelong connections!
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I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), passionate about providing therapy to adults with anxiety, depression, and trauma-based disorders (PTSD). I have over 7 years of experience working with children, families and adults, including adults impacted by the criminal justice system and incarceration. I provide a safe, non-judgemental and culturally sensitive environment to all my clients. I welcome all individuals from diverse backgrounds to my practice.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), passionate about providing therapy to adults with anxiety, depression, and trauma-based disorders (PTSD). I have over 7 years of experience working with children, families and adults, including adults impacted by the criminal justice system and incarceration. I provide a safe, non-judgemental and culturally sensitive environment to all my clients. I welcome all individuals from diverse backgrounds to my practice.
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Everyone has a unique background and life story. I understand everyone has difficulties. Whether you're at crossroads, distressed over troubled relationships, facing difficult challenges or looking for meaning in life, I can work with you on your aspirations. As you begin sensing your inner peace, you will feel the power of hope moving you toward a balanced life, breaking through challenges and improving your relationships with others. To support you toward a balanced life, I will use various therapeutic interventions regarding your emotional, relational, physical, social and family concerns.
Everyone has a unique background and life story. I understand everyone has difficulties. Whether you're at crossroads, distressed over troubled relationships, facing difficult challenges or looking for meaning in life, I can work with you on your aspirations. As you begin sensing your inner peace, you will feel the power of hope moving you toward a balanced life, breaking through challenges and improving your relationships with others. To support you toward a balanced life, I will use various therapeutic interventions regarding your emotional, relational, physical, social and family concerns.
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Hey, I'm Nate! I'm interested in helping adolescents and adults navigate all forms of anxiety, life transitions, interpersonal issues, life stress, and perfectionism. It's often that we get stuck in life, but I believe that through awareness, support, and focused action it is possible to move toward the life that you desire.
Hey, I'm Nate! I'm interested in helping adolescents and adults navigate all forms of anxiety, life transitions, interpersonal issues, life stress, and perfectionism. It's often that we get stuck in life, but I believe that through awareness, support, and focused action it is possible to move toward the life that you desire.
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Carol Ann Licitra
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Melrose, MA 02176
Not accepting new clients
I provide individual and couples counseling to adults, age18-65+. The individuals that I work with are often in the middle of a life change or wanting to find new ways to manage life's challenges. Couples that I work with are often looking to improve communication in their relationship. Some are embarking on new chapters; others are in the midst of conflict. I have experience and a special interest in life events and changes, sexual orientation, gender identity/transition, grief and loss, and chronic or life-threatening illness.
I provide individual and couples counseling to adults, age18-65+. The individuals that I work with are often in the middle of a life change or wanting to find new ways to manage life's challenges. Couples that I work with are often looking to improve communication in their relationship. Some are embarking on new chapters; others are in the midst of conflict. I have experience and a special interest in life events and changes, sexual orientation, gender identity/transition, grief and loss, and chronic or life-threatening illness.
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For many of us, perhaps adolescents and young adults in particular, the process of figuring "it" out is an elusive to-do swashing in the waves of life's stressors.
For many of us, perhaps adolescents and young adults in particular, the process of figuring "it" out is an elusive to-do swashing in the waves of life's stressors.
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Joseph Spinazzola: Complex Trauma Treatment Center
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Melrose, MA 02176
Waitlist for new clients
In my 30+ years of experience as a therapist, clinical supervisor, researcher, educator and writer on complex trauma, I have come to believe that we are shaped as much by the good things that went missing from our lives as the bad things that happened to us. My clients have often endured severe abuse, neglect, oppression, and other forms of life adversity. They have learned to cope and survive in ways that get misunderstood and misdiagnosed, and that can cause profound stigma, shame and social rejection. Their courage and resilience inspires awe. Finding a therapist who can see and accept all parts of them is one key to recovery.
In my 30+ years of experience as a therapist, clinical supervisor, researcher, educator and writer on complex trauma, I have come to believe that we are shaped as much by the good things that went missing from our lives as the bad things that happened to us. My clients have often endured severe abuse, neglect, oppression, and other forms of life adversity. They have learned to cope and survive in ways that get misunderstood and misdiagnosed, and that can cause profound stigma, shame and social rejection. Their courage and resilience inspires awe. Finding a therapist who can see and accept all parts of them is one key to recovery.
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Jolene Duggan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Melrose, MA 02176 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I am here to help you! You may be feeling overwhelmed or are having difficulty reflecting back on things that have happened to you in the past. You might find yourself feeling distracted and stuck and that it has started to affect your relationships, your job, your sleep, everything! You may be thinking, "Can therapy really help me? Talking to a complete stranger?" I believe sometimes people simply need a little help to learn better coping tools to manage stress and whatever else life might throw their way. Unfortunately, we are not often taught these tools growing up.
I am here to help you! You may be feeling overwhelmed or are having difficulty reflecting back on things that have happened to you in the past. You might find yourself feeling distracted and stuck and that it has started to affect your relationships, your job, your sleep, everything! You may be thinking, "Can therapy really help me? Talking to a complete stranger?" I believe sometimes people simply need a little help to learn better coping tools to manage stress and whatever else life might throw their way. Unfortunately, we are not often taught these tools growing up.
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Number of Therapists in Melrose, MA
70+
Average cost per session
$175
Therapists in Melrose, MA who prioritize treating:
94% | Anxiety |
85% | Relationship Issues |
85% | Coping Skills |
82% | Depression |
82% | Self Esteem |
70% | Trauma and PTSD |
68% | Stress |
Average years in practice
14 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
81% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
52% | Harvard Pilgrim |
44% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Melrose, MA see their clients
64% | In Person and Online | |
36% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
84% | Female | |
16% | Male |
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How can I find a therapist in Melrose?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.