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Dr. Ryan Aylward is a dedicated psychologist who helps adults navigate through the complexities of life, including challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues. Trained in Internal Family Systems therapy, he integrates psychodynamic and attachment theory, as well as Buddhist psychology and mindfulness into his practice. With a Psy.D. from William James College and a strong educational background from Boston College, he has completed internships at prestigious institutions like McLean Hospital and Brandeis University. Dr. Aylward also has experience as a therapist and supervisor at Emerson College Counseling Center and Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates. The focus of his therapeutic work is to empower individuals to transform their relationship with themselves, fostering acceptance and change. This approach helps them overcome their current challenges and rediscover what is valuable and meaningful in their lives.

Susan Hagen is a dedicated therapist specializing in online therapy for individuals, couples, and groups facing life crises, emotional struggles, trauma, or grief. She excels in empowering clients to uncover their internal strength, enabling them to find solid ground amidst turbulent times. Whether her clients are working to change challenging circumstances, confronting areas of life long avoided, or seeking clarity for decision-making, Susan offers compassionate guidance. She adeptly assists those rebuilding trust after betrayal, creating a safe and confidential space for healing. Through experiential therapy, crisis intervention, and trauma-focused approaches, she equips clients with the skills to express and process their feelings, fostering resilience and hope. The journey alongside her clients during difficult periods transforms feelings of hopelessness into renewed confidence and self-efficacy, with Susan guiding them towards a brighter future.

Danielle Baliva is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with a Master of Social Work from Roberts Wesleyan College. She brings a wealth of experience in supporting individuals, families, adolescents, and children facing various challenges, including depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, and PTSD. Understanding that the journey into therapy can feel daunting, Danielle prioritizes the establishment of a robust therapeutic relationship grounded in trust and respect. Her approach to therapy is marked by a non-judgmental, compassionate, and honest demeanor. By working collaboratively with her clients, Danielle aims to enhance coping skills, foster self-awareness, and empower individuals in their pursuit of personal goals and overall wellness. She employs a range of therapeutic modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, play therapy, trauma-informed practices, and mindfulness techniques, ensuring that each client receives a personalized approach that effectively meets their unique needs.

Lucinda Ballantyne, LICSW, is a dedicated Clinical Social Worker specializing in psychotherapy for adults, particularly focusing on issues related to depression and anxiety. She is known for her open and individualized approach, recognizing that the journey to relief from distress is as important as understanding how one wishes to live and relate to others. Lucinda has extensive experience in navigating relationship difficulties, creativity, and family dynamics. Her expertise lies in identifying how past experiences shape self-perception and relationships, often in ways that may be unconscious, leading to self-defeating patterns that contribute to anxiety and depression. Through collaborative work, Lucinda aims to help her clients break free from these limiting cycles, promoting a life that reflects their authentic selves. An esteemed member of the faculty at Harvard Medical School and the Massachusetts Institute of Psychoanalysis, she contributes to the field by writing on creativity and therapy. Lucinda has also presented her insights at prestigious conferences, including a national symposium at Harvard Medical School and the annual conference of the American Psychological Association.

Sebastian Barr is a dedicated therapist who is passionate about facilitating substantial change and growth in the lives of his clients. Licensed in both Kansas and Massachusetts, he is also a registered telehealth provider in Pennsylvania and Florida, allowing him to offer remote therapy services to individuals across these states. With a PhD in counseling psychology, Sebastian possesses extensive training in trauma-focused and psychodynamic psychotherapy, acquired during his time at Cambridge Health Alliance, a prestigious teaching hospital affiliated with Harvard Medical School. His clients benefit from his wealth of knowledge and genuine commitment to their therapeutic journey.

Dr. Heidi Barrett-Model is a dedicated psychologist specializing in the mental health needs of adults and elders (65+). With a warm, present-focused, and collaborative approach, she excels in assisting clients who struggle with anxiety, stress, trauma recovery, depression, and coping with illness. Dr. Barrett-Model works to help clients decrease suffering and enhance the quality of their relationships, career aspirations, and overall life satisfaction. By encouraging individuals to explore what truly matters in their lives, she supports them in overcoming unwanted habits and engaging in meaningful activities. With a strong belief that no life is written in stone, she empowers clients to make positive and lasting changes. Her therapeutic approach integrates mindfulness-based strategies, feminist principles, and cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques. Dr. Barrett-Model has honed her expertise through extensive training at McLean Hospital and the National Center for PTSD and Substance Use Divisions at the VA Hospital in Boston. She is committed to working with clients from diverse ages, sexual orientations, and racial and cultural backgrounds.

Joseph Berlin, LICSW, is dedicated to empowering clients to discover a greater sense of freedom, creativity, and possibility in their lives. He prioritizes establishing a safe and thoughtfully engaging space where individuals can delve into their unique therapeutic journeys. Through the nurturing relationship he cultivates, Joseph works alongside clients to illuminate the patterns and contexts that shape their feelings, behaviors, and symptoms. With advanced training in psychodynamic psychotherapy from a renowned Harvard Medical School teaching hospital, his therapeutic approach is characterized by gentleness, acceptance, and curiosity. Joseph serves adults across various age groups, including college students, addressing a wide array of concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma-related issues, and relationship dynamics. He specializes in the complexities of mood and anxiety disorders, trauma and PTSD, and identity-related matters, while also providing support during significant life transitions—ranging from personal identity shifts to career changes. Valuing diversity, Joseph is committed to working with individuals from all gender, sexual, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Additionally, he has made significant contributions to research on the factors that facilitate change in psychotherapy and has been actively involved in policy initiatives aimed at enhancing community support services for individuals facing mental health challenges.

Cynthia Berman, PsyD, is a classically trained psychologist whose work embodies a harmonious blend of art and science. Her patients are generally competent and caring individuals who face challenging issues surrounding relationships, sexuality, life transitions, work stress, and more. Many experience situational or enduring feelings of depression, anxiety, or inadequacy, yet all are driven by a desire for meaningful change. Cynthia's therapeutic style is open, relational, and collaborative, drawing on decades of experience and a deep understanding that each person is unique. She believes in the importance of both symptom relief and personal growth within therapy. By adjusting her methods to fit the needs of each individual or couple, Cynthia leverages her extensive expertise to support clients in developing the essential tools, confidence, and self-awareness necessary to break free from unhelpful patterns of behavior and enhance emotional well-being and life satisfaction. Her goal is to partner with each person to harness their inherent strengths and align with their authentic selves as they navigate life's most difficult challenges. Cynthia recognizes that fostering effective strategies requires both vulnerability and strength, and she is dedicated to providing the necessary support and guidance throughout this transformative journey.

Dr. Elizabeth Bernstein is a dedicated psychodynamic psychologist with over twenty years of experience in the field. She views the therapeutic relationship as a vital space for clients to explore and transform longstanding problematic relationship patterns. With a flexible and pragmatic approach, Dr. Bernstein incorporates cognitive-behavioral, cultural, and neuropsychological perspectives, tailoring her methods to suit the unique needs of each individual. She is deeply committed to addressing the multifaceted issues of class, race, gender, sexual orientation, and ethnicity, ensuring that her practice is culturally sensitive and responsive to the identities of her clients. Specializing in individuals with histories of trauma and attachment issues, Dr. Bernstein excels at navigating combined emotional and learning difficulties. As a neuropsychologist, she dedicates approximately half of her practice to the evaluation of children, teens, and adults facing intertwined learning and mental health challenges. Her extensive training includes a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Boston University, postdoctoral experience at McLean Hospital and the Cambridge Health Alliance, as well as neuropsychology training at North Shore Medical Center. Furthermore, Dr. Bernstein is a part of the faculty at the Massachusetts Institute of Psychoanalysis, where she teaches Culture and Psychoanalysis, sharing her insights with the next generation of practitioners.

Dr. Kristen Bettencourt is a compassionate and down-to-earth therapist who passionately assists clients in navigating diverse challenges, including depression, anxiety, OCD, relationship difficulties, life transitions, academic and career concerns, and creative blocks. Through her mindfulness-based and integrative approach, she fosters an environment where clients can become more aware, flexible, and reflective about the patterns that may hinder their growth. Dr. Bettencourt's goals involve helping individuals find sources of meaning and purpose in their lives, as well as guiding them through the therapeutic journey to thrive. With a foundation in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), she effectively combines mindfulness and acceptance strategies while focusing on what truly matters to her clients, especially during difficult times. Her therapeutic repertoire also includes humanistic and existential psychology, along with traditional Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD. Having earned her doctorate in psychology from William James College, Dr. Bettencourt has complemented her professional journey with valuable internships at Wellesley College and Tufts Medical Center, further enhanced by a post-doctoral fellowship at Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates. Her welcoming nature ensures that new clients feel comfortable, and she looks forward to forging meaningful connections as part of their healing process.

Claire Blood-deschamps, MSW, LICSW, is a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and therapist who specializes in guiding adults and elders through the complexities of life. Her passion for helping individuals and couples navigate their emotional struggles—whether faced with depression, relationship issues, or anxiety—shines through in her collaborative and supportive approach. Claire works closely with her clients to examine the roots of their challenges, helping them to unravel unproductive behavior patterns and promoting positive change that fosters growth and creates new opportunities for fulfillment. With decades of experience as a writer, Claire brings a depth of understanding about what drives human behavior, exploring pivotal experiences that shape thoughts and feelings, and how individuals can cope with adversity and heal from loss. She believes in the unique value and dignity of each person, offering warm, nonjudgmental support to clients from all cultural backgrounds, and she is fluent in both Spanish and French. Claire employs a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Emotionally Focused Therapy, to provide an integrative approach that meets the specific needs of her clients.

Susan Bokor Nadas is a dedicated and compassionate Clinical Social Worker and Therapist, specializing in helping adults navigate life's challenges. Through her warm and interactive approach, she supports individuals in addressing issues such as depression, anxiety, and relationship problems. With over 30 years of experience as a psychotherapist and additional training as a psychoanalyst, Susan takes the time to listen carefully and work collaboratively with her clients, ensuring they feel comfortable and understood. Her methods draw on psychodynamic, interpersonal, relational, and psychoanalytic principles, focusing on her clients' strengths while exploring their emotions and life histories. Susan is committed to guiding individuals on their journey to a fuller, richer life, recognizing the immediate need for relief and the importance of a supportive therapeutic environment.

Scott Bortle, PhD, is a dedicated licensed clinical psychologist who has been instrumental in helping teens and adults navigate their mental health challenges for over ten years. His experience spans prestigious institutions such as the Cambridge Hospital/Harvard Medical School and the MIT University Clinic. Understanding that many individuals seeking therapy have been grappling with issues like depression, anxiety, and relationship concerns, Scott aims to create a personalized plan of action tailored to each client's unique needs. If early sessions reveal that a different approach may be more beneficial, he is committed to connecting clients with the right resources. Scott's expertise also extends to aiding individuals in managing anger and fostering emotional well-being. He is a strong GLBT ally, having received specialized training at the Persad Center in Pittsburgh. Utilizing psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, his primary focus is to effectively assist clients in overcoming their difficulties while remaining open to exploring the intersections of religion and philosophy in the therapeutic process.