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Boston

I understand that life can bring unexpected challenges, and I’m here to offer a safe, supportive space where you can begin to heal...

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Boston

As a bi-cultural Black woman, I am committed to providing intentional and culturally responsive work....

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Worcester

As a daughter, sister, mom, and wife, I understand the complex and unique issues that happen throughout all walks of life....

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Worcester

Jeffrey White is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over thirty years of experience providing empathic listening a...

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Boston

Life can present challenges that take us by surprise and sometimes we just need a little help....

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Westborough

I am an open minded and flexible clinician who doesn't back down from a challenge....

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Newton

As a clinician, I understand that building therapeutic rapport is an essential step in addressing your mental health needs and hel...

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Salem

Stephen Medina is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has 7 years of experience providing care to children, adolescents,...

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Boston

Amanda is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Massachusetts and LCSW in North Carolina. She earned her Masters in Soc...

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Attleboro

As a social worker, I understand how challenging life stressors can be and the impact it can have on overall happiness, I want to ...

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Leominster

Meghan Kelley is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has 5 years of experience in the mental health field. Meg has expe...

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Leominster

I am compassionate and committed to helping people enhance their well-being....

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Framingham

Cheers to you for reaching out and prioritizing your mental health, overall wellness, and happiness! This is not always an easy st...

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Cambridge

I believe there is true beauty in helping others become the best version of themselves; however, to allow that to happen, I must f...

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Newton

Peter Camden is a Licensed Individual and Family Therapist (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) in the state of Massachusetts and Rho...

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Boston

As a military veteran, I understand the corrosive nature of trauma and the unique obstacles that living with trauma-related sympto...

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Salem

I believe in working collaboratively with my clients, meeting them where they are and utilizing strengths to explore solutions....

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Cambridge

As a USAF veteran and psychotherapist, I bring both compassion and resilience to our work together, and I'm here to walk beside yo...

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Boston

As a woman of color and a mom myself, I understand the issues our different communities are presented with on a daily basis with ...

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Quincy

As a woman in long-term recovery, a parent in a same-sex committed relationship who went through years of infertility and has four...

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Boston

Having spent over a decade in the U.S. as an immigrant from China, I understand the unique challenges faced by those with multicul...

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Cambridge

As a man of color who has lived in this country for more than 24 years, I can understand people through multiple perspectives....

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Cambridge

I like to focus on a fun way to get to the root of the diagnosis in a judgment-free zone!...

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Cambridge

I’ve had the privilege of working in a wide range of mental health settings, from substance abuse treatment facilities to crisis s...

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Newton

I have a wide range of experience with behavioral health disorders that include bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, PTSD, mood ...

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Framingham

Lena Nganga is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with more than 15 years of experience assisting teens, adults...

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Framingham

As a psychoanalyst, I use a client-centered, holistic approach that prioritizes the human being beyond the diagnosis, and connects...

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Lexington

I believe that healing is a journey of self-awareness and a remembrance of the inherent worth and completeness that is our birthri...

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Cambridge

As a queer-identified woman and mother, I understand the unique issues we are facing as a community in these trying times....

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Boston

Life can be stressful, busy, and sometimes overwhelming, and I love helping people find their path forward....

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Quincy

Caring and creative licensed professional with over 16 years' experience in education, mental health, and healthcare sectors, brin...

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Cambridge

Having spent time in substance use treatment and partial hospitalization programs, I have experience working with clients to figur...

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Cambridge

I seek to understand the complexities of what it means to be human in a rapidly changing environment....

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Leominster

As a South Asian immigrant and female therapist, I deeply understand the unique challenges and pervasive impacts of racial and gen...

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Leominster

As a trauma-informed clinician and mother, I understand how complex and deeply personal the journey toward healing can be....

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Leominster

I work to make sure that my clients feel empowered and not stigmatized by any mental health issues that they are experiencing....

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Boston

As a passionate clinician, navigating the challenging experience of life, I look forward to meeting with you as we embark on a jou...

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Leominster

As a person who lives with chronic pain, I understand the connection between the mind and body in a unique way....

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Lexington

I am grateful for the long life I’ve lived so far and hopeful for many more years. Through clients and coworkers, I’ve learned tha...

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Lexington

I believe everyone deserves respect and dignity as it takes courage to seek professional help and implement change, and I utilize ...

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Leominster

My professional and personal experience allow me to understand the complexities of being human....

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Quincy

As someone who has worked with children for over 17 years in a variety of settings and now have become a mother more recently I ha...

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Cambridge

I'm here to listen, help you reflect, and strategize for new insights and healthy changes....

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Salem

I am dedicated to creating a safe, empathetic space for individuals to explore their thoughts and feelings....

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Worcester

I take a person-centered approach to therapy and work with clients to resolve life issues, cope with stressors, meet their goals, ...

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Westborough

I'll help you process, organize, and clarify your values and priorities to make choices and decisions that will help you accomplis...

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Boston

As a woman of color, I understand the importance of intersectionality and cultural competence and their impact on mental health....

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Attleboro

Asking for help can be overwhelming, but confronting choices on a daily basis can become easier with the right support system in p...

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Leominster

We all have unique stressors, and finding ways to connect with others and harness our creativity can be challenging. Angela will ...

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Watertown

Hello there! Starting something new can be scary, but with some teamwork and collaboration we can accomplish some amazing things....

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Newton

I am dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming environment so that every client can have a place to feel accepted, respected, and...

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Quincy

I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. ...

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Cambridge

Alex Newman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has 7 years of counseling experience in community-based services. Al...

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Worcester

As someone who values the story that each person holds, I will never take for granted the trust it takes to open up and share the ...

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Attleboro

As a Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in the treatment of trauma and mood related disorders, I understand the deep imp...

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Boston

As a gay cisgender bicultural man of color, I understand the unique challenges of identity exploration and intersectionality....

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Cambridge

I love helping individuals become the greatest versions of themselves....

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Cambridge

As a Dialectical Behavior Therapist, I believe people have the ability to learn from, resolve, and ultimately thrive in response t...

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Cambridge

Margaret Oloyede is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practioner with 8 years of experience treating adults who are struggling to ...

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Lexington

Like you, I hold many identities (i.e. queer, neurodivergent, female, etc) and I recognize that each of your unique identities is ...

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Boston

As a clinical psychologist trained as a generalist with over 20+ years of experience and specialty training in treating anxiety, d...

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Boston

Amanda Wayne is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who has had the great fortune to work with clients of all ages, ethn...

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Cambridge

Once you take the first step of coming to therapy, my goal is that you leave each session with something tangible to practice or u...

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Cambridge

I understand the complex and dynamic needs associated with mental health challenges—and can help you fulfill those needs....

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What is your go-to approach for PTSD/trauma therapy?

My go-to approach for PTSD/trauma therapy is cognitive behavioral therapy. I prefer CBT because this modality is meant to change thought patterns that disturb one's life.

What tools do you teach in PTSD/trauma therapy?

The tools that I teach in PTSD therapy are how to focus on changing patterns of behaviors, thoughts, and feelings in order to improve daily functioning.

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in PTSD/trauma therapy?

I know that a client is making meaningful progress in PTSD therapy if their daily functioning improves.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement PTSD/trauma therapy?

Clients can do the assigned homework from a clinician in order to supplement PTSD therapy.

What should someone do to prepare for starting PTSD/trauma therapy?

Clients should journal or reflect on the traumatic event(s) that brought them here.

Starting Trauma therapy in Brookline

What is trauma therapy?

Trauma therapy is a therapeutic approach that focuses on treating the psychological impact of traumatic events on individuals. Trauma therapy helps people process and heal from their trauma by guiding them through their trauma in a compassionate and supportive way, allowing clients to feel the full scope of what happened to them and eventually move on from the event(s). This process helps people who have experienced trauma find ways to feel safe in their lives.

How does trauma therapy work?

Trauma therapy will often require individuals to walk through their experiences in a controlled and compassionate setting (unless the client has a dissociative disorder) so that they can fully process the event, an activity that will allow them to move on from what happened and feel safe again. Thriveworks Brookline therapists will also help clients learn healthy coping mechanisms to deal with their symptoms outside of therapy.

Is trauma therapy conducted in person or online?

Thriveworks trauma counseling in Brookline, MA is conducted both in person and online through online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does trauma therapy last?

If an individual is working through a single event that occurred during adulthood, they may only need a few months of treatment. However, in instances of childhood trauma or repeated traumatic events, therapy may continue over the course of years. Trauma therapy usually ends when the client believes they have met their therapeutic goals, however long that takes to occur. Thriveworks therapists in Brookline, MA will continue to provide care for as long as necessary to help clients meet their therapeutic needs.

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Trauma Therapy in Brookline, MA—Trauma and PTSD Therapists

Trauma has a way of sticking with us. Why? Because it physically changes our brains. After you encounter a traumatic event, you will experience states of hyperarousal. In other words, your brain is on high alert for danger, especially in the form of what you’ve recently experienced. So, for example, if you were injured in a car accident, you’ll likely feel on edge in the car for a while. And you might scare easily when you hear loud noises. This hypervigilance is but one mere effect of trauma and symptom of PTSD.

Fortunately, if you are experiencing hypervigilance or otherwise suffering after a traumatic experience, there are professionals who can help. Trauma and PTSD therapists specialize in providing treatment for trauma victims. If you are in the Brookline, MA area, consider scheduling a trauma therapy appointment at Thriveworks. You can reach our office at (617) 934-1974. We have both in-person counseling and online counseling opportunities available.

Trauma Treatment: Why Do I Need Help?

It’s vital to your health and wellbeing that you receive help after experiencing a traumatic event. You will need to talk through your experience, your emotions, your pain to begin the recovery process. We know that this can sound scary and intimidating, but doing so will allow you to move forward from your trauma toward a happy, fulfilled life again. While talking with your loved ones about how you feel can be helpful, often the best person to talk to is a mental health professional.

“PTSD occurs after a traumatic event where your physical health or safety felt at risk,” explains Corey Bisceglia-Kane, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker at our Brookline office. “This can include assaults, natural disasters, car accidents, or ongoing abuse or oppression. The major symptoms of PTSD include hypervigilance, replaying the traumatic event in your mind or having flashbacks, disrupted sleep, and impaired functioning both in personal and professional settings as a result of the trauma.”

What Is Trauma Therapy?

Trauma therapy is a form of treatment that involves working with a counselor to process and overcome psychological trauma. As we mentioned earlier, a traumatic event is one that causes significant distress. Trauma therapy can help you work through the aftermath of any traumatic event, and it might involve different therapeutic techniques. “A big part of trauma is not feeling safe so the goal of therapy can be to process the trauma and restore one’s sense of safety in the world,” says Bisceglia-Kane. “Therapy can also help someone develop strategies to manage PTSD symptoms as they arise. These often include grounding exercises, breathwork, and meditation.” There are several main goals of trauma therapy, which are true from one individual to the next:

Schedule Trauma Therapy at Thriveworks Counseling in Brookline

If you’ve encountered a traumatic experience—be it the loss of a loved one, a physical or mental injury, a near-death encounter—be sure to get the necessary assistance and support. Thriveworks Brookline has trauma therapy services readily available. Our trauma therapists and PTSD therapists would be happy to meet with you in a traditional in-person therapy setting or in online counseling. Either way, we’ll help you work through your trauma and live a happier, more successful life.

To schedule an appointment at Thriveworks in Brookline, call (617) 934-1974. A scheduling specialist will walk you through the quick, simple scheduling process and help you book your session.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Brookline accept 24 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO)

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS

  • Carelon

  • Carelon | Medicare Advantage

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Compsych

  • Fallon Health | Medicare Advantage

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

  • Harvard Pilgrim

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Talk therapy

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Psychiatry

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First session

$1

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Veronica Medina Theropy Councilor Clinician - is excellent !. thank you so much for getting excellent Theropy.. Phone Staff on Thriveworks is very kind and Professionals
Ann Apr 2025
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I truly appreciate my therapist and how easy everything is with the website and scheduling and connecting with my therapist. Very user friendly
Lenicio Apr 2025
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Sahar has been incredibly helpful- absolutely recommended!!
Jeffrey Apr 2025
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I'm very happy seeing Sahar. She is supportive and helpful. I am lucky.
Jeanne Apr 2025
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Please support transgender patients by supplying the option to give a preferred name that is used to address patients in communications. It's difficult for me to constantly receive messages addressing me by a name that I no longer use and that no longer aligns with my gender identity while I wait for the ability to legally change my name
Read more Please support transgender patients by supplying the option to give a preferred name that is used to address patients in communications. It's difficult for me to constantly receive messages addressing me by a name that I no longer use and that no longer aligns with my gender identity while I wait for the ability to legally change my name
Emily Apr 2025
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excellent!
Jaime Mar 2025
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I couldn't have found a better provider! It's amazing how well we work together and how much I look forward to my sessions because of this - It really does make a huge difference. Sarah is great and I really love how our discussions are a two way conversation with her providing input and challenging things I say to make me think about them in a different way. Thoroughly enjoying my experience and believe I am getting a lot out of it
Read more I couldn't have found a better provider! It's amazing how well we work together and how much I look forward to my sessions because of this - It really does make a huge difference. Sarah is great and I really love how our discussions are a two way conversation with her providing input and challenging things I say to make me think about them in a different way. Thoroughly enjoying my experience and believe I am getting a lot out of it
Sophia Mar 2025
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My therapist gives me great suggestions, and tools, as in how I can help myself and figure out situations. To make me a healthier me.
Tashanique Mar 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Brookline is at the corner of St Paul Street and Beacon Street. We are across the street from the Public Library of Brookline, and next to Mass General Brigham Urgent Care.

Phone number

(617) 958-5912

Languages spoken by MA providers

  • Turkish
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Farsi
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