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Kate Horsch

Kate Horsch

Watertown, MA
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Kate Horsch, a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and Therapist, specializes in helping adults navigate emotional challenges such as depression and anxiety. She understands the overwhelming feelings that can accompany life's transitions, and she is committed to guiding individuals towards the life they envision for themselves. With over 10 years of experience, Kate has worked extensively with those facing trauma, grief, and perinatal mental health struggles. In her sessions, she collaborates with clients to identify patterns that hinder progress and devises tailored plans to help them achieve their goals. Kate's therapeutic approach draws from various modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and a Strength-Based perspective, ensuring a comprehensive and empathetic experience. Her warmth and commitment have made her a trusted resource for many. If someone feels ready to take the next step in their journey, Kate is prepared to help them move forward with hope and clarity.
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Specialties
Anxiety Depression General Mental Health Grief LGBTQ+ Men's & Women's Issues PTSD/Trauma Perinatal Mood Disorder Relationship Stress
Michael Jaro

Michael Jaro

Watertown, MA
Counselor
Michael Jaro is a compassionate counselor dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges. With a focus on grief, trauma, PTSD, and relationship issues, he skillfully supports preteens, teens, adults, and elders (65+) on their journey toward healing. Michael employs an array of therapeutic approaches, including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Compassion Focused Therapy, and somatic experiencing, ensuring a tailor-made experience for each client. He is well-versed in the diamond heart approach, Transpersonal therapy, Family Systems, and Psychodynamic modalities, fostering a deep and meaningful connection with those he serves. Whether providing individual or couples therapy, Michael's warm and insightful presence encourages clients to explore their emotions and discover their inner strengths.
Specialties
Grief PTSD/Trauma Relationship Stress
Deirdre Jimenez

Deirdre Jimenez

Watertown, MA
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Deirdre Jimenez is a compassionate and dedicated Clinical Social Worker/Therapist specializing in the treatment of mental health issues, including depression, trauma, and suicidal ideation. With over ten years of experience in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), she has successfully helped individuals regain control over their emotions and navigate life's challenges. Deirdre understands that for those who are particularly sensitive or reactive, life can often feel overwhelming. She employs a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma-Focused therapy, tailoring her methods to best support each client’s unique needs. Her clients often describe her as a beacon of hope, someone who carries their aspirations until they are ready to embrace them independently. Deirdre believes that with intentionality comes purpose, and she is committed to guiding individuals—whether they are preteens, teens, or adults—toward a more fulfilling life filled with purpose and emotional stability. She offers her services via telehealth, ensuring she can support clients wherever they are on their journey.
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Specialties
Anxiety Borderline (BPD) Depression General Mental Health Grief Managing Emotions Obsessive Compulsive Disorder PTSD/Trauma Parenting Relationship Stress
Ellis Weaver

Ellis Weaver

Watertown, MA
Counselor, MA
Life can often resemble a roller coaster with its unpredictable twists and turns, making it easy for individuals to lose sight of their goals and resort to unhealthy coping mechanisms such as overeating, excessive exercising, self-doubt, isolation, irritability, overthinking, and impulsivity. Many face challenging transitions, including the loss of a loved one, unexpected career changes, relocation, cultural adjustment, or traumatic experiences, leading to feelings of confusion, pain, and emotional overwhelm. Ellis Weaver, an accomplished Counselor with a MA and LMHC, is dedicated to supporting clients through these turbulent times. They help individuals process and understand their emotional journey, fostering confidence and self-assurance. Utilizing a diverse array of therapy modalities—including Ketamine-Assisted Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, and Trauma-Focused approaches—Ellis assists clients in peeling back the complex layers of their experiences to uncover their inner strength, leadership qualities, and uniqueness. They believe wholeheartedly that everyone deserves to realize their best selves and warmly invite individuals, whether new to therapy or not, to take the bold step toward achieving their personal goals. Ellis is committed to understanding each client's unique needs and facilitating meaningful change through a supportive therapeutic relationship.
Specialties
Anxiety Eating Disorders Grief Managing Emotions PTSD/Trauma Work Stress
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Diana Kierein

Diana Kierein

Watertown, MA
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Diana Kierein is a highly skilled Clinical Social Worker and therapist, dedicated to guiding adults and elders through life's challenges. With expertise in areas such as marital and premarital counseling, relationship issues, and parenting, she provides valuable support to those navigating difficult family dynamics. Diana employs a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT), and Couples counseling, to foster understanding and effective communication within families. She skillfully assists individuals and couples who are considering or going through divorce, helping them to comprehend their emotions, explore their options, and clarify their children's experiences during these challenging times. Diana addresses common family disruptions, such as recurring arguments, emotional outbursts from toddlers, and communication barriers with pre-teens, with the aim of rejuvenating family connections. Through her empowering approach, she illuminates the path toward rich and beneficial relationships, focusing on strengths to inspire growth and resilience. Diana Kierein is committed to facilitating the navigation of unclear paths, encouraging her clients to create the fulfilling lives they envision.
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Specialties
Family Stress General Mental Health Getting Unstuck Managing Emotions Parenting Relationship Stress
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Samantha Levin

Samantha Levin

Watertown, MA
Counselor, LMHC
Samantha Levin is a skilled Counselor (LMHC) dedicated to empowering individuals on their journey toward self-discovery and healing. She understands that seeking support is a courageous step, and she is honored to work with adults facing anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Samantha utilizes a compassionate and trauma-informed approach that fosters a safe environment for her clients to explore how past and present experiences shape their beliefs and behaviors. With a strong emphasis on person-centered care, she skillfully incorporates a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. By collaboratively building a toolbox of effective coping strategies, Samantha helps clients process their life experiences, manage stressors, and set achievable goals. Her passion for facilitating personal growth and self-awareness ensures that every individual feels valued and understood throughout the therapeutic process.
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Specialties
Anxiety Depression
Katy Litwak

Katy Litwak

Watertown, MA
LICSW
Katy Litwak, LICSW, is a dedicated therapist who views psychotherapy as a powerful catalyst for personal growth and deeper connections. Her clients appreciate her genuine, warm, and interactive approach. Katy's commitment is to help individuals access their inner strength and resilience, enabling them to navigate life's challenges, find solutions, and instigate the positive changes they desire. With extensive experience gained in outpatient mental health and primary care settings, Katy has successfully worked with a diverse clientele facing a wide array of issues, including medical illness, chronic pain, grief, life transitions, relationship struggles, substance misuse, mental illness, depression, anxiety, and trauma. She utilizes an eclectic treatment approach, drawing from methods such as Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Psychodynamic therapy. Katy believes in a collaborative process, tailoring each session and treatment plan to meet the unique needs of her clients as they evolve throughout their therapeutic journey.
Specialties
Addiction Anxiety Chronic Pain Depression General Mental Health Grief PTSD/Trauma Relationship Stress
Megan Coonce

Megan Coonce

Watertown, MA
Counselor, LMHC
Megan Coonce is a dedicated Counselor and LMHC with over 15 years of experience in supporting individuals seeking relief from emotional distress and barriers to success. She specializes in addressing a diverse range of issues, including Bipolar Disorder, Trauma, PTSD, Substance Use, and Anxiety, providing compassionate assistance tailored to the individual's needs. Megan is particularly skilled in working with college students facing the emotional and academic challenges of young adulthood. Her client-centered approach fosters a comfortable therapeutic environment where clients can gain confidence, improve their well-being, and navigate life's transitions. With a deep understanding of the complexities faced by diverse populations, including those within the LGBTQ+ community, Megan employs a variety of therapeutic modalities, such as Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy and Strength-Based techniques, to promote personal and professional development.
Specialties
Addiction Alcohol/Drug Use Anxiety Bipolar Depression Domestic Violence Family Stress General Mental Health Grief LGBTQ+ Men's & Women's Issues PTSD/Trauma Parenting Relationship Stress Student Life Weight Management
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Andrew Prokopis

Andrew Prokopis

Watertown, MA
Psychologist, PSYD
Dr. Andrew Prokopis is a dedicated psychologist with a PsyD, specializing in the therapy of adults and elders aged 65 and above. His practice emphasizes online sessions, providing individual, group, and couples therapy through approaches including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Positive Psychology. He is committed to working with clients to explore their unique gifts, deepest fears, conflicts, and aspirations, while also addressing their emotional and behavioral patterns. Dr. Prokopis is experienced in navigating a wide range of mental health challenges, from anxiety and depression to PTSD and severe personality disorders. His therapeutic style is person-centered and humanistic, focusing on the whole individual, including their psycho-spiritual concerns. He utilizes teletherapy through video conferencing, allowing him to support clients across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and California. Dr. Prokopis is eager to help individuals uncover their full potential and achieve their goals in a compassionate and understanding environment.
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Specialties
Anxiety Depression PTSD/Trauma
William Madsen

William Madsen

Watertown, MA
Psychologist, PHD
Dr. William Madsen is a dedicated psychologist with over 35 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families across a diverse range of challenges. He believes that people are more than just the problems that have entered their lives. At the core of his practice is a genuine interest in understanding each person beyond their difficulties. Rather than concentrating solely on issues and their origins, he focuses on clients' hopes for the future, as well as the obstacles that may hinder their journey, and the support systems that can help them achieve their visions. Dr. Madsen does not position himself as an authoritative figure dictating how one should lead their life; instead, he excels in asking thought-provoking questions that assist clients in navigating their challenges, unveiling possibilities that neither he nor his clients might have considered. While he has undergone extensive professional training, he acknowledges that his most influential teachers have always been his clients. For those seeking a compassionate and insightful guide in their therapeutic journey, Dr. Madsen looks forward to the unique learning experiences that each new client brings, ensuring a collaborative and beneficial process.
Naama Malkesman

Naama Malkesman

Watertown, MA
LICSW
Naama Malkesman, LICSW, is a dedicated Cognitive-Behavioral therapist certified in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy and trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for children. With a passion for helping children and families navigate social, behavioral, and emotional challenges, she specializes in addressing issues such as anxiety, OCD, ADHD, and family stress. Naama's collaborative and practical approach is grounded in core behavioral and relational principles, aiming to empower parents and children to regain control and thrive in their daily lives. As part of her work at the Mindfulness & Change Group, she offers psychotherapy and consultation services for children aged 2 to 15 and welcomes families from diverse cultural backgrounds. With a warm, honest, and non-judgmental demeanor, Naama actively involves families in the therapeutic process. She is confident that together, they can achieve real and lasting change, helping children succeed both at home and school.
Specialties
ADHD Anxiety Family Stress
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Allison Margolis

Allison Margolis

Watertown, MA
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Allison Margolis is a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and Therapist who specialize in guiding adults and adolescents through life transitions, stress management, and emotion regulation. With a therapeutic approach that marries emotional acceptance with practical skills, she empowers clients to take actionable steps toward change. Her expertise includes a variety of evidence-based therapy modalities such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE). Allison also provides individual DBT skills coaching for those seeking to enhance their ability to manage emotions, tolerate distress, improve interpersonal skills, and cultivate mindfulness. She firmly believes that therapy encompasses not only the resolution of challenges but also the celebration of individual strengths. With a commitment to authenticity, compassion, and a touch of humor, Allison partners with clients to uncover and overcome their unique barriers to thriving. She earned her BS from Cornell University and her MSW from Boston College, where she also engaged in counseling students and providing DBT at the Massachusetts Mental Health Center. Her extensive experience includes roles at McLean Hospital's Depression and Anxiety Disorders and Psychotic Disorders Divisions, as well as at MGH's IV Ketamine Clinic for Depression.
Specialties
General Mental Health Managing Emotions Mindfulness
Kathleen Mcgah

Kathleen Mcgah

Watertown, MA
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW
Kathleen Mcgah is a seasoned Clinical Social Worker and Therapist with approximately 20 years of experience, focusing exclusively on TEENS, COLLEGE-AGE clients, and YOUNG ADULTS. Her dedication to these specific populations allows her to deeply understand the unique needs and challenges they face. Known for her warm, friendly, and down-to-earth approach, Kathleen excels at supporting hesitant and first-time clients in counseling and therapy. She emphasizes the importance of developing effective coping strategies while recognizing that lasting change occurs through the thoughtful expression of thoughts and feelings in a professional therapeutic relationship. Influenced by psychodynamic and modern psychoanalytic theories, Kathleen employs an eclectic approach that integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness-Based techniques. For anyone seeking support for themselves or their teen, Kathleen is eager to explore potential connections and provide the guidance they need.
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Specialties
Anxiety General Mental Health Teens

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