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Abigail Macdonald, MSW, LICSW, is a compassionate Clinical Social Work Therapist dedicated to supporting adults through life's challenges. She fosters a warm and welcoming environment that encourages individuals and couples to explore their current struggles and personal histories. Abigail specializes in areas such as grief, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, postpartum depression, and infertility. With specialized training in infertility counseling from MGH's Fertility Center, she has valuable experience guiding clients through family-building options, including considerations for IVF, donor gametes, surrogacy, and fertility preservation. Beyond her therapeutic offerings, Abigail also provides psychological screening services and consultations for potential egg and sperm donors, as well as recipient parents. Her diverse skill set encompasses various modalities such as family/marital therapy, narrative therapy, and solution-focused brief therapy, making her an invaluable resource for those seeking support in navigating their emotional landscapes.

Alicia Mahony is an Independently Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Massachusetts, dedicated to serving individuals of all ages and recognizing the full spectrum of sexual orientations and genders. With extensive experience in addressing emotional challenges related to addiction and recovery, as well as supporting survivors of trauma and grief, Alicia understands the profound impact of diversity and intersectionality on individual experiences. She prioritizes building rapport and creating a comfortable environment to ensure clients feel safe to express themselves fully. Alicia's therapeutic approach is person-centered; she sees her role as walking alongside clients during their most vulnerable moments, guiding them on their path to healing. Utilizing a diverse toolbox of therapeutic modalities, she meets individuals and couples where they are in their journey—whether it involves processing past trauma, navigating toxic situations, or simply finding ways to overcome personal barriers. With a balanced approach that combines sensitive listening with gentle challenges to perspectives, Alicia fosters an environment of growth and self-discovery.

Dr. Johanna Malone is a compassionate clinical psychologist with a PhD, who specializes in helping individuals navigate grief, relationship issues, and depression. She understands that many struggles may not be recent but instead have been carried over time, while also recognizing that sudden stressful events can challenge existing coping strategies. Through psychodynamic, attachment-based, and psychoanalytic therapy, Dr. Malone creates a collaborative and engaging therapeutic relationship that encourages patients to explore their personal narratives. Her approach fosters a rich environment for transformation and understanding, addressing the complexities of human experience within relationships, work, and internal worlds. Alongside her clinical practice, she supervises psychology interns at Cambridge Health Alliance/Harvard Medical School, serves as faculty at the Massachusetts Institute for Psychoanalysis, and holds the position of Associate Editor for Psychoanalytic Psychology, the journal of the Division of Psychoanalysis of the American Psychological Association.

David Mancuso is a compassionate clinical social worker and licensed therapist, who deeply believes that every individual harbors a unique and authentic self, hidden beneath societal pressures and expectations. By helping clients unearth their true selves and align with a purposeful mindset, David facilitates a transformative journey towards liberation, confidence, and emotional buoyancy. These profound feelings resonate throughout all relationships, fostering healthier connections with oneself and others. David understands that an event or recurring behavior can lead to emotional pain and discomfort, serving as a catalyst for change. He skillfully guides individuals to explore both immediate struggles and deeper, more impactful issues in their lives. His approach emphasizes treating the root causes of challenges rather than merely addressing surface symptoms, ultimately leading to sustained improvements in quality of life. By inviting clients to view obstacles as opportunities for evolution and personal growth, David empowers them to take meaningful strides towards a more harmonious and effective existence.

Maria Mandalos is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Board-Certified Music Therapist who brings extensive experience in working with infants, children, adolescents, adults, and their families. She specializes in managing a wide range of diagnoses related to neurological disorders, including traumatic brain injuries, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, learning disabilities, developmental delays, and speech delays. Her areas of focus also encompass post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, social-emotional challenges, grief, low self-esteem, and conflicts stemming from significant life transitions and chronic pain. Maria employs a strength-based, family-oriented, and holistic approach to therapy. Her practice uniquely combines Psychotherapy and Music Therapy, utilizing an evidenced-based framework that prioritizes her clients' physical and emotional wellbeing. In a supportive and safe environment, she is dedicated to enhancing her clients' lives, navigating the challenges associated with mental and emotional-behavioral disorders, addressing sensorimotor and cognitive aspects, facilitating multi-sensory stimulation, and promoting effective pain management, coping strategies, and personal expression.

Dr. Anna Maria Baldauf is a compassionate psychologist dedicated to the heartfelt understanding of individual experiences, feelings, and needs. She embodies a deep respect for her clients' concerns and suffering, placing a strong emphasis on the therapeutic relationship as central to her practice. Driven by curiosity and empathy, Dr. Baldauf is interested in listening to each client’s unique story, aiming to create a safe and transformative space where they can address patterns that hinder self-compassion and meaningful connections. With a profound appreciation for the complexities of human existence, she is honored to work with individuals across diverse racial and cultural backgrounds, sexual and gender identities, and spiritual beliefs. Additionally, Dr. Baldauf serves as a part-time Lecturer in Psychology at Harvard Medical School, where she supervises and teaches psychology interns. Her commitment to the field also extends to leadership roles, including her tenure as co-chair of the American Psychological Association’s Society for Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychology Graduate Student Committee, where she has inspired young clinicians to explore and develop their professional identities.

Dr. Jackie Mascher is a licensed psychologist with over 30 years of clinical experience. She recognizes that seeking therapy is an act of profound courage and wellness, providing a safe and non-judgmental environment for individuals to explore their concerns. Dr. Mascher collaborates with clients at their own pace, helping them recognize, validate, and support their natural strengths, while gently challenging them to identify, understand, and alleviate symptoms, suffering, and barriers to fulfillment. Her extensive training includes a PhD from Boston College, two Master's degrees in psychology from Lehigh University, and an undergraduate degree in psychobiology from Yale University. Throughout her career, Dr. Mascher has presented to colleagues at national conferences, taught at ten area universities, and published in peer-reviewed professional collections, including the APA flagship journal, American Psychologist. She is seasoned and adaptable, skilled in addressing a diverse range of issues including trauma, PTSD, relationship concerns, and emotional disturbances. With expertise in a wide variety of therapeutic techniques, Dr. Mascher offers a comprehensive approach, whether clients seek experiential, cognitive, behavioral, dynamic/analytic, or integrated therapy. She is dedicated to accompanying each client on their unique journey of change.

Dr. Haley Mazzarella is a compassionate psychologist with a PsyD dedicated to helping individuals of all ages, including teens, adults, and elders, navigate life's challenges. She understands that sometimes the journey requires assistance in resolving painful experiences and strengthening emotional resilience. By offering a safe space for individuals to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences, Dr. Mazzarella empowers her clients to take meaningful steps forward in their lives. With a humanistic, relational, and psychodynamic approach, she believes in the collaborative nature of the therapeutic relationship, recognizing that past experiences and patterns of behavior significantly shape our present selves. Specializing in mood disorders, trauma, PTSD, depression, and complex trauma recovery, she is particularly attuned to the needs of those from diverse cultural, religious, and sexual backgrounds, including LGBTQQIA+ individuals and members of BDSM and kink communities. Dr. Mazzarella embraces a sex-positive perspective, committed to fostering long-term transformational change in her clients while ensuring a welcoming environment for all.

Lisa McDonnell is a compassionate therapist grounded in clinical social work, specializing in mindfulness and compassion as the foundations for fulfilling life experiences. Her belief is that, while the difficult situations of the past cannot be changed, it is possible to better understand and resolve present challenges. Through the use of complementary therapies, Lisa guides clients in exploring long-standing behavior patterns and negative perceptions that may hinder their ability to live a more meaningful and enriching life. For those seeking support through challenging situations or ready to embark on a new path, she is eager to facilitate this transformative journey. In her work with couples, Lisa helps partners break free from unproductive cycles of conflict, allowing them to express themselves in vulnerable and loving ways. She fosters an environment where couples can truly see each other in their entirety—emotionally, physically, and spiritually—while cultivating healthy and caring communication skills.

Ragan Mcneely, MA, LMHC, is a compassionate counselor who understands the complexities of human emotions and relationships. Struggling with work or personal relationships can leave individuals feeling isolated, ashamed, or disconnected. Ragan is dedicated to helping clients navigate these challenging experiences, fostering a safe and trusting space for exploration and healing. With extensive training in psychoanalysis and two decades of experience, Ragan utilizes techniques such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), mindfulness, and movement to manage acute symptoms and promote self-acceptance. Additionally, Ragan is expanding expertise in incorporating psychedelic medicine healing into therapeutic practices. Whether working with individuals, couples, or groups, Ragan prioritizes establishing a cooperative working relationship that nurtures clients’ emotional well-being and supports growth in love, work, and self-acceptance after trauma and loss. Ragan’s office also offers a comforting couch, providing a supportive environment for navigating the bumpy road of life.

Dr. Susan Meagher is a dedicated psychologist who understands that psychotherapy offers a vital pathway to healing and personal growth. Recognizing the importance of finding the right therapist, she collaborates with her patients to tailor approaches that align with their individual needs and values. Drawing from cognitive behavioral, relational, and mindfulness-based strategies, Dr. Meagher provides her clients with valuable insights and practical tools that empower them to live more fulfilling and authentic lives. In her work with youth and families, she employs a developmental and systems perspective, fully appreciating that children develop within the rich contexts of their families, schools, and communities. Dr. Meagher is committed to guiding families through challenges, enabling them to navigate difficult situations with greater understanding and compassion. With particular expertise in areas such as anxiety, depression, grief, and interpersonal or family stress, as well as weight and body image concerns, she integrates her personal experiences in meditation and yoga into her clinical practice. Dr. Meagher believes that contemplative practices are essential for fostering emotional and physical well-being.

Laura Medrano, LMHC, understands that each individual has faced pain throughout their lives. Such experiences can deeply impact one's sense of inner security and the ability to harness personal strengths. She believes that regardless of one's history, transforming the way the mind, body, and soul process pain is essential for achieving a more liberated and fulfilling version of oneself, as well as enriching interpersonal relationships. Laura creates a safe and nurturing therapeutic environment where individuals can visualize their desired futures, breathe new hope, and cultivate effective coping strategies that extend beyond their sessions. Her practice is built on the conviction that healing is attainable, demands courage, and is best pursued in a collaborative setting. She employs a strength-based, client-centered approach to therapy, integrating diverse methodologies from neuroscience, mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral, narrative, and systems therapies. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Laura brings a wealth of experience counseling those grappling with trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, and relational challenges. Additionally, her multicultural perspective enriches her practice, making it inclusive and relatable to a broad spectrum of clients. Laura recognizes the challenges of scheduling and offers flexibility with evening and weekend appointments.

Sara Megivern, an experienced Counselor with a MA and LMHC, understands that many individuals face challenging times in their lives where additional support can be invaluable. Life transitions, loss, stress, toxic relationships, and the overwhelming weight of oppressive systems can leave people feeling helpless and out of control. Utilizing a compassionate, trauma-focused, and eclectic approach, Sara fosters a warm and humorous environment where clients can safely explore their difficulties, navigate emotional challenges, and identify recurring patterns from their past. Recognized as a caring and compassionate therapist, Sara provides weight-neutral, inclusive care through a health-at-every-size (HAES) lens. As an intersectional feminist, she welcomes all individuals, acknowledging the uniqueness of each person's journey. She is grateful that people seek her support and believes that the therapeutic relationship is key. For those ready to dig deep and move forward in their healing process, Sara offers a supportive space to share their stories and experiences.