Wendy Caplan, a licensed clinical social worker and therapist, passionately believes that therapy can help individuals re-establish direction and restore hope in their lives. She invites her clients to explore the complexities of their thoughts and feelings, especially when they find themselves feeling stuck. With years of clinical practice, Wendy supports adults in understanding their life experiences and the emotions that may be holding them back. She creates a safe and comfortable environment for discussing sensitive topics, including sexuality and challenging relationship dilemmas. Through her expertise, Wendy guides clients in identifying recurring themes and self-defeating patterns, enabling them to overcome sadness, fear, and other emotional barriers. Confronting these problems often leads to profound insights, newfound strength, self-acceptance, and personal freedom. With advanced training from the Boston Institute of Psychotherapy and the Psychoanalytic Couple and Family Institute of New England, Wendy serves both individuals and couples, skillfully identifying key issues and unconscious factors to facilitate resolution and growth.

Meridith Carlson, LICSW, is a compassionate therapist dedicated to helping individuals navigate the different parts of themselves. She skillfully supports clients in finding clarity regarding their feelings, reactions, and beliefs, whether faced with internal and external life circumstances. Specializing in working with children, teens, and adults, Meridith is particularly adept at assisting kids struggling with the challenges of distance learning and socialization during difficult times. With a background in various settings, including an alternative high school, detox program, and outpatient center, she approaches therapy with a positive presence that fosters comfort and ease. Meridith has extensive experience in helping individuals on the Asperger's/Autism spectrum develop essential social skills and flexible thinking. Her commitment is to help clients feel safer and lead more fulfilling lives, making her a sought-after provider of compassion-focused, internal family systems, and narrative therapies.

Sherry Ceridan, LMHC, is dedicated to supporting adults and elders as they navigate life's complexities. Many individuals may find themselves feeling depressed or anxious, or they might be contemplating their career paths or educational challenges. Sherry understands that these concerns can make life transitions difficult. Her therapeutic practice offers a safe space for discussing worries and exploring potential solutions, which can significantly alleviate stress, anxiety, and depression. With a wealth of experience in psychodynamic and trauma-focused therapy, Sherry has effectively helped individuals facing similar struggles, including those affected by substance use. Recognizing that starting therapy can be challenging, she approaches each new relationship with compassion and insight, helping clients feel comfortable in sharing their thoughts and feelings.

M. Chandler Cook is a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and Therapist who brings a genuine excitement and curiosity to each new client interaction. They focus on collaborating to create a thought-provoking and restorative therapeutic experience. Committed to fostering a safe and compassionate environment, M. welcomes clients to discuss their struggles, successes, and aspirations freely. Utilizing a combination of Narrative and strengths-based approaches, M. helps clients identify their values, strengths, and goals. They work primarily with adolescents and adult individuals, as well as couples, regardless of sexual orientation. With a passion for affirming and informed practices for LGBTQIA+ identities of all ages, M. strives to empower clients to uncover their inherent skills, knowledge, and talents. Their goal is to support individuals in leading purposeful, authentic lives filled with meaningful relationships.

Dr. Valeria Chuba is a dedicated clinical sexologist and somatic therapy practitioner, specializing in helping individuals navigate sex-related anxiety, low or uneven libido, and the impacts of sexual trauma. With a profound understanding of sexual functioning issues and the barriers to experiencing pleasure, Dr. Chuba employs Somatic Experiencing and other neurophysiological therapies to assist clients in releasing negative patterns around sex and intimacy. Her client-driven approach combines sex coaching and education, empowering individuals to achieve their unique vision for a fulfilling and pleasurable sex life. Valeria fosters a collaborative atmosphere where clients' goals and comfort levels dictate the therapeutic direction and pace. A strong advocate for self-care and mindfulness, she equips her clients with the necessary tools to establish healthy boundaries. As a sex-positive professional, Dr. Chuba champions diversity and inclusivity, ensuring a safe, non-judgmental, and compassionate environment in all interactions. Her mission is clear: to help clients reconnect with their bodies, heal from sexual wounds, and unlock their full potential for sexual pleasure, freedom, and fulfillment.

Dr. Patricia Clayman is a licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in providing therapy to children, adolescents, and adults, as well as couples from diverse backgrounds. With extensive expertise, she helps clients navigate a range of issues, including depression, anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, trauma, grief and loss, life transitions, and anger management, along with chronic and acute health matters. Dr. Clayman is grounded in the value of insight-oriented and psychodynamic therapy while integrating a humanistic and relational therapeutic approach with evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). She has advanced training in couples therapy, working effectively with both straight and LGBTQ couples, whether they are newly together or have spent many years in partnership. Dr. Clayman creates a compassionate environment that provides a safe, accepting space where individuals feel understood, valued, and respected. Through a collaborative approach, she focuses on fostering self-awareness by exploring clients' pasts, developing effective coping strategies, and setting goals for transformative personal growth.

Talitha Collins is a licensed mental health counselor dedicated to empowering individuals to cultivate personal growth and enhance self-awareness. She provides a nurturing and nonjudgmental space for those struggling to manage daily stressors, cope with significant life changes, or seek to be more present in their lives. Talitha’s practice emphasizes supporting clients in transforming their relationships and developing healthy coping skills. Her clinical interests span various areas including anxiety, depression, life transitions, low self-esteem, addictive behaviors, emotional management, and relational challenges. Talitha believes that the therapy journey is a collaborative process, where success is contingent upon the compatibility between therapist and client. She welcomes the opportunity for a brief conversation to understand potential clients' therapeutic needs and determine how she can best assist them. Talitha looks forward to the opportunity to connect and foster meaningful growth.

Sara Danitz-Steinhardt, PhD, is an experienced psychologist specializing in helping adults and elders overcome emotional pain and anxiety. With a deep understanding of the common human experiences of feeling stuck and worrying about the future, she guides her clients on a journey toward transformative change. In her practice, she provides a warm, supportive, and collaborative environment where individuals can not only reduce their mental health symptomatology but also enhance their quality of life through engagement in valued living. Sara offers a range of therapeutic approaches, including mindfulness-based therapy, cognitive-behavioral strategies, and acceptance-based behavioral interventions, tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual. Her areas of specialization include anxiety, trauma and PTSD, depression, intimate partner violence, and life transitions for those aged 18 and older. Drawing from her extensive training at esteemed institutions like the National Center for PTSD at VA Boston and Massachusetts General Hospital, Sara utilizes evidence-based treatments that emphasize flexibility and personalization. Her commitment to culturally sensitive and non-judgmental therapy makes her a trusted partner in navigating life’s challenges.

Jean-Paul Des Pres is a compassionate and skilled Clinical Social Worker and therapist, holding a PhD and LICSW credential. With a wealth of experience working with teens, adults, and elders, he specializes in addressing trauma and PTSD, relationship issues, and emotional disturbances. He adopts a multifaceted therapeutic approach, utilizing techniques such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and narrative therapy among others. By creating a safe and nurturing environment, Jean-Paul fosters meaningful connections with his clients, whether in individual, couples, or group settings, guiding them towards healing and growth. His humanistic and relational approach not only helps clients navigate their present difficulties but also empowers them to build lasting resilience in their lives.

Maggie Dobbins is a compassionate licensed clinical social worker based in Brookline, MA, renowned for her experience in helping adults and elders navigate a myriad of challenges. With a strong background in addressing issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, and significant life transitions, she brings a wealth of knowledge to her practice. Maggie earned her Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, complemented by a Minor in Gender Studies from Emmanuel College, and successfully completed her Master of Social Work at Boston University. Guided by the principles of the Liberation Health Framework, she employs relational, solution-focused strategies to explore how oppression and societal expectations may impact mental health. Utilizing a diverse range of therapy modalities, including mindfulness-based practices and compassionate-focused approaches, Maggie fosters an empathic environment where clients feel empowered to engage in their personal journeys. She is dedicated to creating a safe space for individuals to practice vulnerability and resilience, helping them confront life’s most challenging moments with courage and authenticity.

Polina Dorosinskaya is a compassionate counselor who understands that individuals often face challenges that can leave them feeling lost, saddened, and frustrated. With a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Art Therapy, she believes that during such moments, supportive understanding is essential for reconnecting with one’s inner self and fostering resilience. Grounded in relational psychoanalysis, art therapy, and sand tray methodologies, Polina guides her clients in exploring their creative unconscious, thereby activating healing and inspiring positive change. Her therapeutic practice encompasses a wide range of approaches, including Play Therapy and Trauma-Focused modalities, enabling her to address issues such as depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. By introducing the healing qualities of arts and creativity, Polina empowers her clients to reassess and revisit their stories, facilitating insight, engagement in behavioral modification, and ultimately, progress towards lasting change and healing.

Deborah Dowd is a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and Therapist, holding degrees from Harvard Medical School Fellowship and a graduation in 1984. She believes psychotherapy is a powerful tool for individuals and couples to gain deeper insights into themselves and their relationships. Through her active and engaged approach, Deborah helps her clients break free from old, unhelpful patterns and embrace healthier, more fulfilling ways of living. She demonstrates profound respect for the courage it takes to initiate life changes, recognizing the complexity of the transformation process. Her practice fosters an atmosphere rich in warmth, respect, and non-judgment, making it a safe space for addressing issues like anxiety, relationship challenges, and family conflict. Utilizing a variety of modalities, including Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Deborah is equipped to support both individuals and couples on their journey to emotional well-being.

Kristen Dreyfus, PsyD, MA, is a compassionate psychologist who views therapy as a vital space for practicing courage and honesty. Her mission is to foster greater joy, humor, flexibility, and play in the lives of her clients—encompassing their relationships and work. With a rich background in helping individuals navigate complex challenges such as depression, grief and loss, anxiety, trauma, postpartum concerns, child emotional issues, relationship conflicts, and identity transitions, she brings an integrative and strength-based approach to therapy. Kristen's style is collaborative, empathic, and interactive, creating a safe and supportive environment to understand and address her clients’ unique challenges. Having worked with clients of all ages, from children to adults, she is particularly skilled in treating complex trauma and employs techniques drawn from humanistic, psychodynamic, and DBT modalities. Kristen's extensive training includes experiences at renowned institutions such as Harvard-affiliated McLean Hospital and the Trauma Center at Justice Resource Institute, and she completed her post-doctoral fellowship at the Brookline Center for Community Mental Health. With her welcoming nature, she looks forward to connecting with individuals from all backgrounds, eager to guide them on their journey toward healing and self-discovery.