Hi! My name is Sam Aston and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor at Crooked Tree Counseling, LLC in Cambridge, MA. I center my work on exploring the areas of meaning, uncertainty, and contradiction. I utilize a curious, non-judgmental, and embodied approach with a focus on your expectations and desires to assist you in better accepting, understanding and becoming who you want to be. To compliment this approach I utilize ACT, CBT, existential, psychodynamic, and mindfulness therapies and in...
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with a Master's degree in Social Work from Simmons University, Massachusetts. I am fluent in English, Portuguese, and Cape Verdean Creole, and semi-fluent in Spanish. I have experience working with young adults, the elderly, and children, specializing in depression, anxiety, trauma-informed care, and stress. My therapeutic approach focuses on strength-based, solution-focused, CBT, and trauma-focused therapy. My inviting approach creates a ...
Hello, I'm Michael. With 27 years of professional experience, I am licensed in Massachusetts, Maryland, Vermont, and Arizona. My journey in mental health care has given me the privilege of helping clients navigate through various challenges, including stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting concerns. I also have a deep specialization in supporting individuals and families dealing with cancer at all stages, providing a compassionate space for them to process and heal...
Hello, I'm Michele. My passion lies in guiding individuals to feel connected to their higher self, learning to practice self-compassion, appreciating themselves, and viewing past pain or challenges as lenses to understand current issues better, providing a deeper understanding of self. Our sense of self is intricately tied to the narrative we construct about ourselves. Do you genuinely like yourself? Can you acknowledge and value all the lessons you've learned and the power you hold to shape you...
Heather Thompson-Brenner, Ph.D., is a Harvard-trained clinical psychologist and researcher in psychotherapy outcome. She uses the therapeutic methods that are best supported by research, in a warm, supportive environment. She has specialized training in exposure and response prevention (ERP), cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), psychodynamic psychotherapy, and narrative therapy. Intensive, short-term, and long-term options are available. Her specialties include anxiety disorders, eating disorders,...
Hello, I am Hope Notaro at Crooked Tree Counseling. I am a licensed mental health counselor who earned my bachelor and master's degrees at Lesley University. I have spent several years working in both school and community settings with children, teens, and young adults conducting both group and individual therapy. I approach counseling from a client centered and strengths based framework and draw from CBT and mindfulness based strategies. I see therapy as an opportunity for healing, growth, and ...
Ellie Mental Health Medford is excited to serve and support clients of all ages and backgrounds. We currently have talented clinicians with immediate availability! You are welcome to come into our office to see your clinician in-person. We're in close walking distance from Tufts University, and conveniently located just off of the Alewife Brook and Mystic Valley Parkways, with plenty of car and bike parking! We also are happy to provide Telehealth services, for those that prefer the comfort of t...
Hi there! I'm Caroline, and I'm so glad you're considering taking this step towards your well-being. I've been a Clinical Social Worker since 2004, and throughout my career, I've had the privilege of working in a variety of settings, including schools, outpatient counseling, brain injury rehabilitation, residential and foster care programs, and supervised visitation and parenting education. Each of these experiences has shaped my approach to therapy and deepened my understanding of the diverse c...
Clinical Alliance Services, LLC (CAS) offers individuals and couples psychotherapy to adults ages 18+ for a wide variety of conditions and concerns, including: Academic Concerns Anxiety Disorders Career and Work-Related Concerns Chronic Illness College Adjustment Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Dissociation Divorce Gender Dysphoria Gender Identity Grief Identity Life Transitions Mood Disorders Polyamory/Consensual Non-Monogamy Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Quality of Lif...
Therapy is an opportunity to make meaning of our experiences and achieve agency in the here and now. My goal is to partner and collaborate with my clients in that process. I am deeply interested in how we tell the stories of our lives and use those stories to cope, make sense of reality, and understand ourselves. Grounded in trauma-informed psychodynamic and relational practice, I draw from cognitive behavioral, narrative, and mindfulness therapies, with a particular belief in the importance of ...
Hello, I'm Mary Ceballos. I received my advanced training in counseling through Lesley University and am independently licensed as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Massachusetts. I have had the privilege of providing therapeutic support to many individuals as they navigate various stressors, including anxious episodes, sleep disturbances, lack of motivation, difficulty focusing, reactivity due to traumatic experiences, grief and loss, depressed mood, work-related stressors, and...
Welcome, my practice offers clients a safe, warm and confidential atmosphere. I tailor my approach to meet the individual needs of my clients. My approach is collaborative, supportive and empowering. I see adolescents, college students and adults. I routinely see students with major depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, relationship issues, ADHD, adjustment to college, self esteem, marital problems, learning disorders and others I have worked as a Director of Counseling at 3 Boston Colle...
Hello, I'm Joe. I have dedicated over 20 years to helping individuals like you feel empowered and equipped with the tools needed to tackle life's challenges. My approach to therapy is conversational and comfortable, ensuring you feel at ease to open up about whatever issues or needs you want to address. I believe in working together to find solutions and make meaningful progress in your life. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, thought disorders, and chemical depend...
Hello, I'm Joelle. My journey in social work and counseling began in 2008 during my graduate studies at Boston College. I started my career in a men's medium security prison in Massachusetts, where I provided individual and group therapy to vulnerable incarcerated individuals facing mental health challenges. This experience shaped my understanding of resilience and the importance of mental health support in difficult circumstances. After several years in correctional mental health, I transit...
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I am a clinical social worker with over 30 years experience supporting youth, families, and adults in becoming their best selves. We all enter this world with gifts and challenges. Acknowledging these and learning how to lean into your strengths and embrace your challenges helps us develop more fulfilling and enjoyable lives. I am here as a non-judgmental, listening ear to guide you in exploring your own strengths and challenges as you forage a path toward a happier, more peaceful life....
Hello, I'm VERA. Words are our most powerful tools in expressing ourselves, and it can be liberating and insightful. I can guide you to expressing your innermost thoughts and feelings, leading you on a path to exploring, understanding, and gaining greater insight into yourself. It can be difficult to find the time and energy to confront the things that make us unhappy or to simply explore who we are and how we came to be that way. You may feel 'stuck' in certain relationship patterns and wish th...
Marjorie Magny-Black is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who has well over 20 years in the field. She utilizes a strengths based perspective and also person in their environment perspective via understanding an individual and the way in which they relate in their world. She uses a multi-faceted approach to counseling and working with the individual to aid them in a deeper reflection of themselves and providing a safe space in order for this to occur. Her specialty areas incl...
Hello, I'm Elana Cockburn Jones at Crooked Tree Counseling. I bring over a decade of experience supporting adolescents, young adults, and families through pivotal life transitions. I specialize in helping young adults navigate the challenges of growing up—whether it's managing anxiety, building confidence, or finding direction. I honor the complexity of each client’s identity and lived experience, creating a safe and affirming space that is compassionate, collaborative, and culturally responsive...
Therapy is intensely personal but with the the right match you can begin to feel better. It takes courage to make that first call to start. Our work begins by focusing on your reasons for coming to therapy, whether it's a relationship problem, you're struggling with work-life balance, or you're experiencing significant anxiety or depression. I work with people from a whole person perspective/holistic approach focusing on your strengths and the things that might be getting in the way of your ...