Therapists in Woburn, MA
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I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with an emphasis on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). My approach is to meet my client where they are at and focus on what they have control of. I join my clients in their journey as they begin to heal and grow into the best version of themselves with a focus on gratitude and authenticity.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with an emphasis on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). My approach is to meet my client where they are at and focus on what they have control of. I join my clients in their journey as they begin to heal and grow into the best version of themselves with a focus on gratitude and authenticity.
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Hi! I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the state of Massachusetts. I earned my clinical master's degree from Antioch University New England, and have been practicing for 8 years. I specialize in working with adults struggling with depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. I am influenced by Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
Hi! I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the state of Massachusetts. I earned my clinical master's degree from Antioch University New England, and have been practicing for 8 years. I specialize in working with adults struggling with depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. I am influenced by Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
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Samantha Chiarenza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Woburn, MA 01801 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Waitlist for New Clients-Welcome to my therapy practice, where I bring a wealth of experience and genuine passion for helping individuals of all ages navigate life's challenges. While I enjoy working with clients across various stages of life, my deepest enthusiasm lies in supporting children, youth, adolescents, and young adults. In my practice, I adopt a strengths-based approach, recognizing and empowering the unique qualities within each individual. I firmly believe that every person possesses a valuable voice that deserves to be heard, seen, and valued. Therapy is a safe space where this voice can be discovered and strengthened.
Waitlist for New Clients-Welcome to my therapy practice, where I bring a wealth of experience and genuine passion for helping individuals of all ages navigate life's challenges. While I enjoy working with clients across various stages of life, my deepest enthusiasm lies in supporting children, youth, adolescents, and young adults. In my practice, I adopt a strengths-based approach, recognizing and empowering the unique qualities within each individual. I firmly believe that every person possesses a valuable voice that deserves to be heard, seen, and valued. Therapy is a safe space where this voice can be discovered and strengthened.
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"I believe in people's innate resilience, capacity for personal insight and ability to make positive changes".
"I believe in people's innate resilience, capacity for personal insight and ability to make positive changes".
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I am a Board certified Internist, Addiction specialist and a Life coach in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. I help with mental health issues like anxiety, depression, alcohol, PTSD, Alcohol and other substance use issues. I use medication management, coaching and hypnotherapy. My 25 years of experience in holistic field along side primary care doctor practice helps my clients about various treatment approach. With Life Coaching I help you build self confidence, and help you navigate life. Please visit my website on google search- virtexmedical.com
I am a Board certified Internist, Addiction specialist and a Life coach in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. I help with mental health issues like anxiety, depression, alcohol, PTSD, Alcohol and other substance use issues. I use medication management, coaching and hypnotherapy. My 25 years of experience in holistic field along side primary care doctor practice helps my clients about various treatment approach. With Life Coaching I help you build self confidence, and help you navigate life. Please visit my website on google search- virtexmedical.com
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Hello, congratulations on taking the first step to taking care of you, I know it's not always easy. If you have a child or are a teen, adult or family looking for a judgement free, confidential, comfortable space you've come to the right place. My background and specialty areas focus on the challenges facing individuals and families who have faced trauma, understanding the unique aspects of the LGBTQ community and the many benefits of clinical hypnosis. Schedule an intake today and start feeling positive about yourself and or your family life.
Hello, congratulations on taking the first step to taking care of you, I know it's not always easy. If you have a child or are a teen, adult or family looking for a judgement free, confidential, comfortable space you've come to the right place. My background and specialty areas focus on the challenges facing individuals and families who have faced trauma, understanding the unique aspects of the LGBTQ community and the many benefits of clinical hypnosis. Schedule an intake today and start feeling positive about yourself and or your family life.
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Are you feeling distressed, unexplained irritability, stressed, sadness or fearful? These can be signs of trauma. Trauma can appear big or small to the outside observer, but it affects each person differently. Often times seemingly "small traumas" can have a monumental impact on our life and ability to experience happiness. I have been working with teens and adults for 10 years. I integrate various research- based interventions to tailor treatment based on individual needs. My approach works well with people who embrace change and also with those who may be resistant to it.
Are you feeling distressed, unexplained irritability, stressed, sadness or fearful? These can be signs of trauma. Trauma can appear big or small to the outside observer, but it affects each person differently. Often times seemingly "small traumas" can have a monumental impact on our life and ability to experience happiness. I have been working with teens and adults for 10 years. I integrate various research- based interventions to tailor treatment based on individual needs. My approach works well with people who embrace change and also with those who may be resistant to it.
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I am a down to earth and flexible clinician available to work with individuals seeking to improve their skills in developing positive relationships and to become more effective in managing their lives. I am available to work with adolescents and adults who are struggling to cope with life's stresses. I enjoy taking a person centered approach with clients to help them discover and define specific skills they will need to better manage life's challenges. I encourage clients to learn and practice new strategies using methods derived from CBT and DBT to better understand and cope with their emotions.
I am a down to earth and flexible clinician available to work with individuals seeking to improve their skills in developing positive relationships and to become more effective in managing their lives. I am available to work with adolescents and adults who are struggling to cope with life's stresses. I enjoy taking a person centered approach with clients to help them discover and define specific skills they will need to better manage life's challenges. I encourage clients to learn and practice new strategies using methods derived from CBT and DBT to better understand and cope with their emotions.
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Jennifer L Bellissimo
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woburn, MA 01801
Not accepting new clients
I am Jennifer Bellissimo, Psy.D. As a psychologist, I look forward to exploring how children and adolescents consume information, perceive the world, and apply it all in daily activities. Serving ages 8 – 18, testing and assessment creates opportunities to identify strengths, to develop strategies to support challenges, and to develop a deeper understanding of who one is in this world. Diagnostic clarification is only part of an assessment, often used to describe the reasons behind certain behaviors. I love educating individuals and families so that their understanding of functioning can empower them to advocate for resources.
I am Jennifer Bellissimo, Psy.D. As a psychologist, I look forward to exploring how children and adolescents consume information, perceive the world, and apply it all in daily activities. Serving ages 8 – 18, testing and assessment creates opportunities to identify strengths, to develop strategies to support challenges, and to develop a deeper understanding of who one is in this world. Diagnostic clarification is only part of an assessment, often used to describe the reasons behind certain behaviors. I love educating individuals and families so that their understanding of functioning can empower them to advocate for resources.
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Everything happens for a reason & everything works out in the end, albeit sometimes in unexpected ways. Life is becoming increasingly complicated for us all. This can lead to some hazy decision-making. Oftentimes, these decisions haunt us in different ways. We don’t have to be defined by the actions of our past, though, especially if those actions occurred before our minds were even fully developed. Understanding that our minds do not fully develop until we are well within our third decade of life gives us the opportunity today to adopt the appropriate skills needed to become successful throughout the rest of our lives.
Everything happens for a reason & everything works out in the end, albeit sometimes in unexpected ways. Life is becoming increasingly complicated for us all. This can lead to some hazy decision-making. Oftentimes, these decisions haunt us in different ways. We don’t have to be defined by the actions of our past, though, especially if those actions occurred before our minds were even fully developed. Understanding that our minds do not fully develop until we are well within our third decade of life gives us the opportunity today to adopt the appropriate skills needed to become successful throughout the rest of our lives.
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Welcome! It is always the most difficult of steps to reach out for help. I am glad to be a part of your journey for understanding, acceptance and change. Many times we approach therapy from an overwhelm place. Unsure of why or how to get to contentment and connection. We may find ourselves repeating painful patterns that do not bring us fulfillment. Sometimes, major life transitions can leave us feeling unsupported and lost. Working as a team, important changes in your life can be realized. When we are connected with our true voices, our lives can be transformed.
Welcome! It is always the most difficult of steps to reach out for help. I am glad to be a part of your journey for understanding, acceptance and change. Many times we approach therapy from an overwhelm place. Unsure of why or how to get to contentment and connection. We may find ourselves repeating painful patterns that do not bring us fulfillment. Sometimes, major life transitions can leave us feeling unsupported and lost. Working as a team, important changes in your life can be realized. When we are connected with our true voices, our lives can be transformed.
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Lena Nganga
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woburn, MA 01801 (Online Only)
Lena is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with more than 15 years of experience assisting teens and adults struggling with mood dysregulation, anxiety, relationship issues, family concerns, life transitions, and trauma/abuse.
Lena is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with more than 15 years of experience assisting teens and adults struggling with mood dysregulation, anxiety, relationship issues, family concerns, life transitions, and trauma/abuse.
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Hi there, my name is Elizabeth and I'm a Family Nurse Practitioner! I am an experienced NP of 9 years and am accepting new clients for medication management. My goals are to serve clients by providing a safe environment to set goals and reach them. My specialty is working with each individual person and providing care to the individual with evidence based care.
Hi there, my name is Elizabeth and I'm a Family Nurse Practitioner! I am an experienced NP of 9 years and am accepting new clients for medication management. My goals are to serve clients by providing a safe environment to set goals and reach them. My specialty is working with each individual person and providing care to the individual with evidence based care.
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Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, irritability, and/or a general unhappiness that affects your relationships with family or significant others or your ability to focus at work/home? Do you feel emotionally exhausted, overwhelmed, lost, or frustrated by the day to day stressors of living up to other's standards or balancing your career or family life? Do you wish or hope these stressors could be better or go away? Now more than ever people of all ages are struggling with anxiety, uncertainty, and balance in their lives. Let Advantage Counseling help you learn ways to manage and cope with these struggles.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, irritability, and/or a general unhappiness that affects your relationships with family or significant others or your ability to focus at work/home? Do you feel emotionally exhausted, overwhelmed, lost, or frustrated by the day to day stressors of living up to other's standards or balancing your career or family life? Do you wish or hope these stressors could be better or go away? Now more than ever people of all ages are struggling with anxiety, uncertainty, and balance in their lives. Let Advantage Counseling help you learn ways to manage and cope with these struggles.
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Dr. Salusti received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 1998 at the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology, Boston, MA., with specialty training in clinical neuropsychology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Department of Behavioral Neurology, Boston, MA. Her post-doctoral training included a fellowship in clinical psychology at Harvard University, Cambridge, MA., and in clinical psychology and forensic evaluation at Children’s Charter, Waltham, MA. She holds a Master of Arts in Developmental Psychology, with subsequent clinical work at McLean Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Belmont, MA.
Dr. Salusti received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 1998 at the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology, Boston, MA., with specialty training in clinical neuropsychology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Department of Behavioral Neurology, Boston, MA. Her post-doctoral training included a fellowship in clinical psychology at Harvard University, Cambridge, MA., and in clinical psychology and forensic evaluation at Children’s Charter, Waltham, MA. She holds a Master of Arts in Developmental Psychology, with subsequent clinical work at McLean Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Belmont, MA.
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An ideal client would be an adult, mental health/substance use disorder, with a desire to change. Family involvement is so important so I would hope they would have emphasis on that and willingness to have them involved. Ultimately I love when someone is internally driven to change, but as a therapist we meet the clients where they are. Internally motivated, externally motivated, and sometimes neither. I don't discriminate and am willing to help essentially anyone.
An ideal client would be an adult, mental health/substance use disorder, with a desire to change. Family involvement is so important so I would hope they would have emphasis on that and willingness to have them involved. Ultimately I love when someone is internally driven to change, but as a therapist we meet the clients where they are. Internally motivated, externally motivated, and sometimes neither. I don't discriminate and am willing to help essentially anyone.
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Omni Patel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Woburn, MA 01801 (Online Only)
I am a therapist that is passionate about centering the mental health needs of adults. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, stress from life transitions, panic attacks, and phobias. I strongly believe in the collaborative therapeutic process and constantly adapt my style to meet my client's needs.
I am a therapist that is passionate about centering the mental health needs of adults. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, stress from life transitions, panic attacks, and phobias. I strongly believe in the collaborative therapeutic process and constantly adapt my style to meet my client's needs.
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As a psychotherapist, I join my clients in their journey. I emphasize on what one can do, as opposed to pathologizing what one can’t”.
As a psychotherapist, I join my clients in their journey. I emphasize on what one can do, as opposed to pathologizing what one can’t”.
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Northeast Health Services is an outpatient mental health care provider dedicated to serving Massachusetts and the local area of Woburn. At our Woburn clinic we provide a broad array of services including psychotherapy, group therapy, child & adolescent therapy, child & adolescent psychiatry, adult psychiatry, medication management, and TMS therapy. TMS therapy, also known as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, is an effective, non-invasive, low-risk treatment that has shown success in treating major depressive disorder and other forms of treatment resistant depression.
Northeast Health Services is an outpatient mental health care provider dedicated to serving Massachusetts and the local area of Woburn. At our Woburn clinic we provide a broad array of services including psychotherapy, group therapy, child & adolescent therapy, child & adolescent psychiatry, adult psychiatry, medication management, and TMS therapy. TMS therapy, also known as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, is an effective, non-invasive, low-risk treatment that has shown success in treating major depressive disorder and other forms of treatment resistant depression.
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Mephon Neuman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Woburn, MA 01801 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
It's easy to feel out of control from stress, sadness, or loss. You don't need to go through it alone. I can teach you to better manage what feels unmanageable, cope with things outside your control, how to make hard decisions, and better understand yourself. I am here to help you get through these struggles in the comfort of your home via Telehealth (Zoom).
It's easy to feel out of control from stress, sadness, or loss. You don't need to go through it alone. I can teach you to better manage what feels unmanageable, cope with things outside your control, how to make hard decisions, and better understand yourself. I am here to help you get through these struggles in the comfort of your home via Telehealth (Zoom).
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Number of Therapists in Woburn, MA
100+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Woburn, MA who prioritize treating:
92% | Anxiety |
89% | Depression |
69% | Coping Skills |
66% | Self Esteem |
63% | Relationship Issues |
62% | Trauma and PTSD |
61% | Stress |
Average years in practice
8 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
97% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
82% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
78% | Harvard Pilgrim |
How Therapists in Woburn, MA see their clients
78% | In Person and Online | |
22% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
83% | Female | |
17% | Male |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Woburn?
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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.