Kathy Clair-Hayes is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Jamaica Plain, MA specializing in grief and loss, life transitions, depression, and anxiety. Kathy particularly enjoys working with individuals navigating life transitions, such as beginning a new job, starting school, or becoming a parent. She also has extensive experience and training in supporting those dealing with illness, grief, and loss. Kathy has over two decades of experience as a medical social worker at Mass...
My name is Julia Cadena and I’m an LICSW with 8 years of experience in mental health care. I work with clients 15 and up from all backgrounds and identities. I specialize in eating disorders, substance use, OCD, neurodivergence, and co-occurring diagnoses. I’ve worked with clients who experience trauma, complex trauma, disability, and chronic illness. I also focus on LGBTQ+ and cultural contexts. I use a mix of modalities tailored to each person’s needs and areas of concern. My approach is affir...
I specialize in working with queer and trans, BIPOC, and neurodivergent folks, polyamorous and ethically non-monogamous (ENM) relationships, Asian immigrants, high-achieving professionals, and couples navigating a wide range of relational and personal challenges. My work centers relationship issues, stress and anxiety, trauma and PTSD, communication struggles, people-pleasing tendencies, perfectionism, burnout, identity exploration, executive functioning, and life transitions. I also support cli...
Maybe it’s hard to name exactly what’s wrong—just that something feels off, heavy, or too much. Whether you're navigating stress, cultural transition, identity questions, or feeling the weight of expectations, I work with you to co-create a space where you feel heard, seen, and empowered, without needing to explain every part of who you are. My approach is collaborative, culturally attuned, and grounded in authenticity and connection. There’s room for your full self here. I have experience su...
I'm a licensed clinical psychologist who enjoys working with undergraduate and graduate students on a variety of presenting concerns. I'm a specialist in the treatment of all eating disorders and I can help you establish the gold standard treatment approach through my relationships with other eating disorder experts in the area. I have specialized training in treating trauma/PTSD, anxiety, and depression with evidence based treatments that I tailor to personal need. I also have expertise in work...
We are a team of clinical social workers specializing in yoga/mindfulness, EMDR, and CBT. Our understanding is that in order to truly heal, we must honor our whole-body and mind working together. Many of our clients find that much of their suffering is stored throughout their bodies as anxiety, depression, and stress begin to take over. We support students as they navigate the unfamiliar and sometime daunting transition into adulthood and offer a warm, hopeful guide towards joy and purpose. ...
We are a team of licensed psychologists with the highest level of training in the field. We utilize a multicultural approach and empirically supported treatments to deliver individual therapy, career counseling, couples and family therapy, and group therapy to adults. We believe that humans are hurt and healed in relationships, that we all experience hardship, and that we also all have the inherent ability to heal and change. Each day offers an opportunity to start anew, and we offer a space ...
I have many years of experience working with undergraduate and graduate students from many different universities to manage academic stress, family of origin challenges, interpersonal relationships, career uncertainty, and self-exploration. Understanding gender roles and the effects of masculinity expectations in the world is one of my areas of concentration and may be a helpful framework for understanding your concerns. For men and women recovering from the long-term effects of trauma, I offer...
When challenges in life become overwhelmingly difficult, it can sometimes feel impossible to overcome them alone. Whether it be anxiety, stress, problematic relationships, or a blurred sense of identity, I am here to help. My goal is to provide a safe and comfortable space that will allow you to discuss and work through your problems without judgment. My approach to therapy is to provide empathic understanding, authenticity, and acceptance to collaboratively address your concerns! I have expe...
I am an MSN, APRN, PMHNP, CCM, and a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, providing compassionate, evidence-based care with a strong commitment to a whole-person approach to mental wellness. Fluent in English and experienced in working with diverse populations, I view each of my clients as more than a diagnosis. I consider the emotional, physical, social, and spiritual factors that shape an individual’s mental health. When working with me, you can expect a warm, ...
Are you questioning your gender? Or just looking for a gender affirming therapist to process stress from the last few years (who wouldn't!)? Maybe you're noticing difficulty coping with anxiety, ADHD, depression, and difficult experiences. Feeling like it's a struggle getting your daily tasks done due to feeling overwhelmed, difficulty focusing, compulsive behaviors, and feeling unable to say no to others. Intimidated by how to even tackle the idea of making any identity related changes, or if e...
Do you have a place where you can be truly heard? Therapy can be that safe, accepting place and that's what I strive to create with you: somewhere for you to bring whatever it is that you're struggling with or the stuff that feels too heavy to bear alone. Maybe your challenges are preventing you from enjoying satisfaction and contentment. Perhaps you are in a period of transition and therapy could be a space to think through decisions so you can feel more confident about your choices. Or maybe y...
Joshua believes in caring for the whole person holistically. He strives to understand current mental health concerns as well as various stressors and past traumas. He provides a welcoming and nonjudgmental environment for clients. He works collaboratively with clients to create a plan, overcome stuck points, and reach treatment goals utilizing both therapeutic techniques and medication. Joshua Hatcher is a board certified Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). He is also dual c...
I am a psychotherapist with more than 20 years of clinical, teaching and research experience. I work with individuals experiencing an array of circumstances and challenges. One of my specialties is counseling people with a focus on those in high-risk professions (e.g., law enforcement, fire/rescue, EMS, military) and their loved ones. I also work with a broad range of individuals employed in other “helping professions” (e.g., medical and mental healthcare providers, veterinary medicine professio...
I help clients to learn, grow, and resolve their problems -- whether big or small, simple or complicated. Those problems may include: self-defeating habits, hurtful relationship patterns, overwhelming anxiety, or debilitating depression. Milton Erickson is the psychiatrist, who revolutionized approaches to both psychotherapy and hypnosis. I practice in his tradition. That means: I don't just listen. I also reframe problems you might think unsolvable, change perspectives that stymie...
I am a licensed mental health therapist that serves Massachusetts. With extensive experience across residential, assisted living, correctional, outpatient, and other mental health care settings, she brings a holistic understanding of client needs to her practice. I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused, Mindfulness, and Interpersonal approaches in my work with adolescents and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, stress management, and LGBTQIA+-related concerns...
Welcome! I specialize in treatment of anxiety, depression, grief/loss, trauma, major life transitions, and navigating family conflict. Clients can expect a welcoming and non-judgmental space. We will work together on developing new coping skills, explore ideas for setting and keeping healthy boundaries, and expand on self-care. I tailor my therapeutic approach to what works best for you. I draw from evidence-based treatments, like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and oth...
Hello! I am accepting clients for virtual or in-person sessions. My goal is to help you navigate issues like anxiety, school stress, perfectionism and relationship problems so you feel empowered to build healthier connections. I work with individuals and couples. I look forward to working with you!...
I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over 15 years of experience in the nursing field advocating for patients and providing evidence-based, patient-centered care. I am a dedicated and open-minded healthcare provider, who works to build trusting connections in a non-judgmental listening space where everyone feels welcomed and valued. I incorporate evidence-based practice with an integrative and holistic approach to improve mental health outcomes. This approach ...
Do you find yourself feeling lonely, anxious, stuck in a cycle of unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, unable to move forward with goals and plans? Are you dealing with challenging life circumstances such as illness, caretaking stressors, difficult romantic or family relationships, pressure or burnout in your career, poor self-esteem? Are you trying to make changes that you believe will lead to increased happiness and satisfaction but somehow these changes are not giving you the results that you ha...