Counseling is not just about talking through problems — it’s about creating a confidential, supportive environment where you can explore your emotions, identify patterns, and work toward lasting emotional and psychological change. Through this process, you can begin to understand the “why” behind your reactions, habits, and beliefs, and then begin to consciously shape how you respond to challenges and opportunities in your life. Therapy gives you the tools to understand yourself more deeply and make choices that are aligned with your goals, your values, and your authentic self.
People often seek therapy when they’re experiencing anxiety, depression, or grief, or when they’re feeling overwhelmed, unfulfilled, or unsure of their next steps. Some want to understand and shift long-standing patterns that keep them stuck in the same emotional cycles or relationship dynamics. Others come because they’re looking for more than just symptom relief — they want to grow, to evolve, and to create a life that feels more meaningful and whole. Therapy isn’t just for crisis; it’s for anyone who is ready to become more intentional, grounded, and free in how they live.
I offer private pay therapy options and online counseling in Somerville, Massachusetts. My services include individual therapy, family therapy, and therapy for teens. Take the first step towards transformation- reach out to begin your journey with me.
Counseling from an Internal Family Systems (IFS) and psychodynamic perspective involves exploring the internal dynamics of the self to understand and heal unconscious patterns, parts, and emotional wounds. In IFS, the individual is seen as having a core Self, surrounded by different parts—protective roles like managers, firefighters, and exiles—that shape behavior and emotional responses. The therapist’s role is to help the client access and strengthen their Self, allowing them to integrate these parts, heal unresolved emotional burdens, and develop healthier coping mechanisms. Psychodynamically, the therapist also helps uncover unconscious patterns linked to past experiences and relational dynamics, particularly those formed in childhood. Together, these approaches foster self-awareness, emotional healing, and personal growth, aiming for a more harmonious internal system and a more authentic, balanced way of relating to oneself and others.
For those living in Boston or anywhere in Massachusetts, Telehealth therapy offers a flexible, accessible way to begin this work. As a licensed therapist providing phone-based sessions across the state, I make it easier for you to fit high-quality mental health support into your life — without the stress of commuting or rearranging your schedule. Whether you’re based in Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, Worcester, or a smaller town in Massachusetts, therapy is just a phone call away. Secure, confidential, and convenient, telehealth allows you to focus on your healing in a setting that feels safe and familiar.
