Dr. Michelle De Sedas, a bilingual (English/Spanish) psychologist, understands that how individuals perceive themselves significantly affects their interactions with the world and others. When clients experience disconnection from their inner selves, they may feel overwhelmed, distressed, or isolated in their relationships, work environments, and families. Navigating life transitions, coping with grief, loss, and trauma can intensify these feelings of disconnection. Dr. De Sedas collaborates with clients to foster a renewed sense of trust, resilience, and empowerment. With experience treating a broad range of issues including depression, anxiety, and significant life transitions, she specializes in matters of self-worth, as well as unresolved grief and trauma. Dr. De Sedas approaches therapy with flexibility, warmth, and compassion, believing that effective psychotherapy must consider the whole person, honor each individual's unique identity, and reflect how they navigate their relationships within family and community contexts. Her commitment to her clients is evident in her understanding of the intricacies of human experience and her dedication to fostering healing and growth.

Gopi Dhokai, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, is dedicated to supporting individuals navigating life's challenges. With a rich background in counseling since graduating from Boston College in 2012, he excels in creating a nurturing environment where clients can explore solutions to their pressing concerns—be it in careers, relationships, or personal growth. His work spans diverse populations, reflecting his commitment to culturally sensitive therapy that respects various ethnic and religious backgrounds. Gopi’s expertise includes coping skills, life transitions, and career counseling, making him well-equipped to assist those dealing with issues such as anxiety, depression, and self-esteem struggles. He employs a humanistic and eclectic approach, offering a collaborative experience tailored to each individual's unique goals. Having worked in both outpatient and home-based settings, he is especially welcoming to those new to therapy or those who have had previous experiences with multiple therapists. Gopi is excited to provide strength-based, positive psychology-driven coaching, guiding clients towards successful outcomes. He looks forward to getting to know prospective clients through an initial free consultation, ensuring a great fit for their therapeutic journey.

Silvia Dominguez, PhD, LICSW, is a bilingual (Spanish-English) Clinical Social Worker and therapist specializing in empowering individuals, teens, and adults grappling with challenges such as depression, trauma and PTSD, and relationship issues. Concerned about feeling misunderstood or devalued? Silvia creates a welcoming and non-judgmental environment for clients to explore and grow emotionally, personally, and professionally. Her expertise lies in addressing conflicts stemming from cultural, ethnic, and racial identities, as well as navigating peer relationships, domestic violence, and LGBTQ+ concerns. With a focus on short-term interventions like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Psycho-education, she also performs forensic evaluations. Silvia’s clinical practice recognizes the complexities of young people and couples facing issues related to victimization and identity development in a diverse world. She is dedicated to helping clients maximize their potential through enhanced networks and culturally responsive strategies.

Chanelle Dow, LMHC, is a compassionate counselor dedicated to providing an integrative treatment approach that addresses the unique and diverse needs of her clients. Her culturally-informed and identity-affirming practice emphasizes the importance of building a trusting and open therapeutic relationship. Influenced by relational, psychodynamic, and cognitive-behavioral modalities, Chanelle works with adults from various backgrounds to not only address their presenting symptoms but also to delve into the underlying roots for long-term benefits. Specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma, life and college transitions, identity concerns, and stress related to work and relationships, she is particularly attuned to the needs of culturally diverse and LGBTQ populations. Before earning her degree in counseling, Chanelle gained valuable experience supporting LGBTQ youth and young adults in Boston at a nonprofit organization focused on health education.

Dr. Lissa Dutra is a compassionate psychologist with extensive qualifications, including a PhD and JD, dedicated to supporting adults and elders in navigating life's challenges. With a wealth of experience in addressing marital and premarital issues, trauma, and PTSD, she understands the complexities of human relationships. Lissa employs an eclectic approach to therapy, integrating solutions from Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Psychoanalytic perspectives, among others. She works with individuals, couples, and families to cultivate healing and growth, fostering a safe environment where clients feel understood and empowered. Through her relational and interpersonal therapy modalities, she aims to facilitate meaningful connections and lasting change.

Kara Harlow is a compassionate Counselor and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) dedicated to supporting teens and adults navigating life's challenges. With a focus on issues such as Depression, Substance Use, and Life Transitions, she offers a safe space for individuals and couples to explore their feelings and develop coping skills. Kara employs a variety of therapeutic modalities including Person-Centered therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), tailoring her approach to meet the unique needs of each client. Her extensive experience addresses a broad range of concerns, from mood disorders and family conflicts to anxiety and self-esteem issues. Kara is passionate about helping individuals overcome obstacles and foster healthier relationships, making her an essential ally in the journey towards mental well-being.

Erin Newman is a skilled Clinical Social Worker and Therapist, holding credentials as an LCSW and LADC, with a rich background in providing therapeutic support to adults facing mood disorders, personality disorders, trauma, and PTSD. As an EMDR-certified therapist and a Registered Yoga Teacher, Erin believes that everyone possesses the inherent ability to become their best selves and fully embrace life. She guides clients in recognizing the obstacles that impede their growth and assists them in discovering effective solutions to navigate life’s challenges. Erin's extensive experience, including over 15 years at MGH, allows her to stay at the forefront of therapeutic practices. Her training encompasses a variety of evidence-based approaches such as EMDR and Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mind-Body Interventions, and Motivational Enhancement Therapy. Above all, Erin is grounded in her belief that compassion and acceptance serve as the foundation for meaningful therapeutic relationships. If clients are interested in exploring Mind-Body interventions, they will find a supportive and collaborative ally in Erin.

Luisa Ehrich is a Clinical Social Worker and therapist, holding a prestigious LICSW credential and a membership with the Boston Psychoanalytic Society and Institute since 2021. She understands that often, significant sources of suffering stem from thoughts and feelings that remain outside of one's awareness, unable to find full expression. Through her psychotherapy practice, she creates a unique opportunity for clients to be listened to deeply, allowing them to learn to listen to themselves in transformative ways. By exploring and gaining insight into their inner lives, clients can experience a shift—feeling better about themselves and developing a greater sense of agency and fulfillment. Luisa collaborates closely with individuals and couples to help make sense of distressing feelings and thoughts while fostering a more authentic relationship with themselves and the world around them. With advanced training in psychodynamic psychotherapy, her work is also influenced by culturally sensitive, trauma-focused, and relational approaches. She specializes in addressing a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, and complex trauma, ensuring that clients receive comprehensive and empathetic support on their journey toward healing.

Dr. Kristen Ellard is a dedicated psychologist who understands that we can all benefit from gaining a deeper insight into our emotions and behaviors. With a collaborative approach to therapy, she emphasizes the importance of understanding each individual's unique emotional experiences, reactions, behaviors, and motivations while exploring the evolution of these patterns over time. Dr. Ellard works with her clients to identify what is and isn't serving them, replacing unhelpful habits with effective strategies and enhancing adaptive skills. She is trained in cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness-based therapies and utilizes her research background in neuroscience to enhance her therapeutic techniques. An accomplished author, Dr. Ellard has published several works focused on emotion regulation, anxiety, and bipolar disorders. Her specialties lie in assisting individuals with mood difficulties, anxiety, trauma, major life transitions, and interpersonal dynamics. Through her expertise, she provides support for managing intense emotional experiences and teaches new ways to navigate the world. Dr. Ellard looks forward to guiding her clients on this transformative journey.

Caleb Englander is a licensed clinical social worker and therapist with advanced, post-graduate training in psychoanalysis and group therapy. He excels in working with a diverse array of clients, encompassing various ages and social identities, while understanding and addressing their unique struggles. With a profound interest in helping individuals explore their emotional lives, Caleb fosters an environment that encourages greater self-acceptance and fulfillment in relationships and other aspects of life. His therapeutic approach, which may include elements of play therapy, trauma-focused therapy, and psychodynamic techniques, recognizes that the journey can be challenging yet enriching. Through his practice, clients can anticipate discovering new perspectives and ways of being. Caleb invites individuals seeking to learn more about his practice and therapeutic approach to reach out and explore whether they would be a good fit for collaboration.

Chadbourne Gillette is a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and Therapist, providing psychotherapy and psychoanalysis to adults within a thoughtful, warm, and compassionate atmosphere. He addresses a wide range of issues, from common challenges to complex concerns, including trauma, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, grief, loss, sexuality, gender, LGBTQ+ identities, family dynamics, relationships, marriage, professional identity, existential crises, and spiritual confusion. His therapeutic approach is deeply rooted in psychoanalytic and contemplative theories of human development, focusing on both function and dysfunction. Chadbourne is committed to fostering client growth in a safe, comfortable, and confidential environment. He holds a BA in political theory from Columbia University, a master's degree in Buddhism from Harvard University, and an MSW from Boston College. He has completed a clinical fellowship in psychotherapy at Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates and has undergone psychoanalytic training at the Massachusetts Institute for Psychoanalysis (MIP). In addition, his practice is enriched by over 28 years of studying and practicing Buddhist meditation and psychology, which includes the completion of 100-day monastic silent retreats for five consecutive years.

Dr. Amy Fingland is a dedicated licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in the treatment of traumatic stress and dissociative disorders. She understands the multifaceted effects trauma can have on both the body and mind. With over ten years of experience, Dr. Fingland has effectively supported individuals facing the emotional, behavioral, physiological, and cognitive dysregulation often associated with Complex PTSD and Dissociative Disorders. Her focus areas include managing depression, dissociation, depersonalization, derealization, anxiety, and challenges within relationships. With a strong foundation in trauma-focused therapy, Dr. Fingland collaborates with her clients, drawing upon their internal wisdom and courage to facilitate healing and promote post-traumatic growth. Her integrative approach encompasses a blend of psychodynamic, relational, skill-based, and trauma-focused techniques, creating a therapeutic space rooted in acceptance, collaboration, safety, pacing, and regulation.

Duncan Fitch, LICSW, is a compassionate and dedicated therapist specializing in helping children, adolescents, young adults, parents, and families navigate a variety of emotional and behavioral challenges. He addresses issues like anxiety, depression, impulse control, and executive functioning, including ADHD and language processing difficulties. With a warm demeanor, Duncan engages with clients experiencing struggles within blended families, academic challenges, oppositional behaviors, and substance use. His clients appreciate Duncan's ability to build strong therapeutic relationships through an active-listening, strengths-based approach tailored to meet individual needs.<br /> <br /> Utilizing an eclectic mix of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Duncan fosters age-appropriate coping skills. Certified in the Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach, he effectively combines motivational interviewing, family therapy, skills coaching, and community engagement to help reduce substance use and promote overall well-being. His extensive experience in providing in-home child and family therapy allows him to deepen the therapeutic relationship by meeting clients in their own environments. Duncan is committed to guiding families towards improved functioning and healthier relationships, ensuring they feel supported every step of the way.