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Stephen Medina is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 7 years of experience providing care to children, adolescents, and adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and mood-related challenges.

As a psychologist with previous experience working in the financial software industry, I have a unique perspective into balancing professional and personal fulfillment in work and education today. The challenges you are facing may be modern and complex or may be shared throughout human existence. My approach to counseling builds from an exploration and understanding of your personal values and strengths and helps to guide your growth using scientifically validated techniques. With respectful collaboration I hope to contribute towards your healing and flourishing. 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 expertise that is patient and well-informed to achieve lasting life improvements. My practice is informed by my Unitarian Universalist principles that value acceptance and compassion for everyone of any nationality, race, religious faith, gender expression or identification, sexual expression or identification, age, or ability. Contact me for a free video consultation to learn more about how we might work together

The way you think, feel, and act creates your reality. But it can be hard to quiet your mind as it is currently. Maybe you're caught in cycles of overthinking or people-pleasing, prioritizing others’ needs and leaving little space for your own. You long to feel connected and grounded, but the buzzing energy never fully fades. Even when things look fine on the outside, you might feel emotionally overwhelmed or like you're not doing enough — no matter how much you achieve. You may wonder, “Why do I feel this way? Am I broken?” You’re not. These thoughts and feelings are trying to point you somewhere. I can help you make sense of what’s happening beneath the surface to live with ease, authenticity, and pleasure. Let's explore your potential reality together.

TELE HEALTH Life can simply work better at times with some help. Psychotherapy is an effective tool, both to resolve deep seated difficulties rooted in the past and to make headway with the more immediate issues in our present day lives. It can help relieve anxiety, depression and stress and can help you with relationships with family, at work and in a more general way. My approach is interactive, using a psychoanalytic context to understand current difficulties. While clients want to better deal with long-standing issues rooted in the past, they also want present - oriented help resolving these troubles.

Analisa is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Boston, Massachusetts. She specializes in treating individuals who struggle with addiction, codependency, and complex trauma. Analisa empowers her clients to step into their strength and healing using a holistic and humanistic perspective. She is excited to work with motivated individuals from all walks of life. As an advocate for social justice, Analisa recognizes the intersectionality that exists between race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, faith, and socioeconomic status, and how these can connect with individual treatment concerns. She prioritizes emotional safety for her clients by implementing trauma-informed care.

Hi, and welcome. For many people, the decision to get help can be a difficult one. I see your visit to my profile as a sign of strength and a refusal to give up. Loneliness, the inability to enjoy life, excessive worry or fear, anxiety in social situations, unhappiness or problems in personal, professional or marital relationships, not knowing what to do personally or professionally, even substance "abuse" and PTSD are issues that are interpersonal, not biological. They can be overcome within a genuinely understanding, compassionate, active, and patient therapeutic relationship. Our work is a "facilitating partnership." I specialize in helping you overcome both your painful symptoms and your life blocks. I help you answer questions you have about yourself, so that you understand yourself and can have fulfilling relationships. I'm a psychodynamic-cognitive-relational practitioner. I am sincere, transparent (yes, I give straightforward answers to your questions), accepting, and simultaneously engaged and patient. People grow by overcoming life's challenges. Good therapy happens when the person in it feels the right mix of challenge and support. I specialize in helping you find this balance.

In her role as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (MHC), Katya helps individuals of all ages achieve their goals in functional and productive ways. Her deep understanding of mental health shows up in her consistent empathy, paired with a no-nonsense approach to identifying obstacles and addressing behaviors that get in the way. Katya is passionate about empowering her clients through psychoeducation and helping them build a strong toolbox of coping skills that support self-reliance as they move through life’s challenges. Katya earned her master’s degree from Boston University.

Our core values are rooted in positivity, joy, hope, and advocacy. Our mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based psychotherapy that empowers clients to heal, grow, and thrive. Guided by our core values of positivity, joy, hope, and advocacy, we partner with individuals, couples, and families to foster resilience, cultivate meaningful change, and support the creation of a joyful and fulfilling life. MA Jean-Charles Psychotherapy and Consulting, LLC, provides psychodynamic therapy to individuals, couples, and families of color. Our practice was founded to address the shortage of private practices focused on the unique needs of communities of color. In today’s climate, the experience of otherness is often more acute, and when combined with challenges such as depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress (PTSD), marital or relationship stress, and racial trauma, life can feel especially overwhelming. Our goal is to promote healing and emotional growth by offering a safe, affirming space where clients can develop the skills to manage mental health symptoms and build resilience. In addition to psychotherapy, we provide life coaching services designed to foster self-efficacy and empower clients to live fuller, more confident, and meaningful lives.

As a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), I work with individuals who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, often battling anxiety, depression, trauma, or mood instability. My ideal clients are those who have tried therapy, medication, or other routes but still feel like something is missing. They’re searching for real, lasting relief and a provider who listens deeply, understands their unique story, and offers compassionate, evidence-based care that goes beyond a prescription pad. My approach is holistic and client-centered. I don’t just treat symptoms; I look at the whole person, mind and body.

Do you feel misunderstood by your partner, family or children? Are you frustrated by feelings of isolation? Do you want to increase your ability to be more effective with others? I help my clients find a clearer understanding of themselves and the people in their lives. Our work together can help you feel known and understood by the people that matter to you the most. Your relationships have the potential to become a source of great joy, satisfaction, happiness, safety and strength. When working with couples, I assist and facilitate the development of a strong connection between them, effective communication and improved cooperation that results in achieving more closeness and affection. Our work can help you understand which patterns of relating to one another damage your relationship, and which skills you can develop that will allow you to achieve a more successful, secure and solid bond. Understanding these challenges and building upon effective skills will help you create a close and loving relationship no matter what challenges you are faced with. Couples who work with me are looking to improve issues that they struggle with that have harmed their relationships such as anxiety, eating disorders, grief, infertility, depression, illness, infidelity, loneliness, low self-esteem, and isolation. I will work with you to show you and your loved ones how to repair relationship wounds and learn how to break free of stuck patterns. If your relationship is just "okay" and you want more, or if you need help solving a specific challenge or a past hurt, I welcome your email or call, and I look forward to hearing your story.

I am a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with four years of experience. I support adults and adolescents navigating mood-related challenges, anxiety, trauma, and adjustment concerns. My goal is to help clients find relief from persistent symptoms, improve daily functioning, and build emotional resilience through compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to their unique needs and goals.

When I first meet with my clients, I emphasize at the start that I am providing them with a safe, nonjudgmental space for our work together. I then listen carefully to my client’s concerns. Listening, in fact, is a very important component to the therapy I provide. Once I understand my client’s concerns, I carefully tailor my approach to their needs, offering the psychotherapy techniques that will help replace destructive patterns of thinking with healthy, alternative thought patterns. Throughout my many years of practice, I have found that a significant number of clients achieve positive outcomes with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Cognitive behavioral therapy is a solution-based, structured form of therapy that directly addresses problems by offering a positive, pragmatic approach to shift negative emotions, behaviors, and thoughts to positive ones. Clearly, the more positive one feels, the more likely one is to accomplish one’s goals in life. During the initial evaluation, the client and I identify the emotional response to a problem (e.g., transition from: “I feel like a failure because my boss criticized my project,” to “My boss complimented me on my previous three projects, so I clearly have the ability to do well in this job.”). To achieve this shift in thought pattern requires work; cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on solutions to facilitate this. The main strategy I utilize is to create a personalized series of exercises to work on during our sessions, and for the client to complete at home. An ongoing assessment becomes part of every visit and will show the client’s progress. In conjunction with cognitive behavioral therapy, I offer talk therapy. During our sessions, I strive to create a trusting relationship with my clients so that they feel comfortable discussing specific problems, whether big or small.