Top Massachusetts therapists and psychiatrists who accept cash payments

I am a Social Worker with 27 years of experience and hold both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Social Work. For the past 24 years, I have been employed with the Department of Children and Family Services, serving in various capacities including Child Protection Investigator, Foster Care Worker, Adoptions Worker, Supervisor of all Field Programs, Child Welfare Manager, and Statewide Child Welfare Trainer. In addition to my primary role, I have worked PRN in hospitals, mental health, and substance abuse facilities for over six years, and briefly served as a school-based social worker. I am a TBRI® (Trust-Based Relational Intervention) Practitioner, Adoption Competent, and a U.S. Department of Transportation Certified Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). As a therapist, I bring a well-rounded perspective informed by extensive experience across many domains. I understand how life events can shape our paths and impact our well-being. In our work together, we will identify your personal goals and map out steps to support you in making decisions that are best for you. You are the expert of your own life. Therapy is not about someone fixing you—it’s about building a partnership for healing, where your voice leads the journey.

The foundation of my practice is based on the respect I have for my clients, and my therapeutic approach is collaborative and tailored to your needs. As a trained and experienced therapist, I am not only technically objective, but also provide you with emotional nourishment and assistance as you work through problem areas in your life. Psychotherapy is about growth and transformation and equips you to overcome challenges impacting your family, job or relationships. My areas of expertise include addiction, relationship or job-related issues, depression, anxiety and stress. I employ solution focused therapy based on psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness approaches. I am also a qualified Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) to evaluate employees who have violated a DOT drug and alcohol program regulation and makes recommendations concerning education, treatment, follow-up, testing, and aftercare.

My mission is to provide a safe space to share your story and your struggles without judgement. Together we can process what brings you here and begin to work toward your goals. I am here to support you and provide direction - whether that is through providing perspective, setting healthy boundaries, managing anger, or more. We all deserve to be happy and have balance!

I am a committed and highly dedicated mental health counselor with 12 years of extensive experience in counseling people from diverse backgrounds. I possess an outgoing personality with excellent rapport-building skills. If you are struggling with mental health issues/substance use, relationship conflicts, or other life stressors, I am able to offer an array of counseling techniques and therapeutic interventions. I am a licensed independent social worker with a Master’s degree in Social Work. I look forward to helping you achieve your goals and guiding you through the therapy process.

I am Kristina Thompson ,a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 17 years of dedicated experience serving diverse adult populations and seniors, including veterans and individuals with severe mental illness. My career spans across inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings, where I have specialized in group therapy, individual therapy, and couple therapy. My therapeutic focus encompasses a wide range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, overthinking, low self-worth, relationship issues, workplace difficulties, life transitions, military-related concerns, low motivation, loneliness, and immigration issues. In my practice, I employ evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy , client-centered therapy, and solution-focused therapy. I maintain a non-judgmental and positive therapeutic stance, fostering a friendly and supportive environment where clients feel safe to explore and address their concerns.

I am a licensed mental health counselor, as well as a researcher and educator. I have experience working with adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, substance use, and trauma/PTSD. I take an empathic and integrative approach to therapy, meeting you where you are at, addressing the goals that you set for yourself, and selecting therapeutic strategies based on your needs. I'm familiar with cognitive/behavioral interventions, motivational interviewing, humanistic and existential approaches, psychodynamic theories, and harm reduction for substance use. Theories aside, I believe that acceptance, love and courage heal.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with extensive experience treating a wide variety of mental health issues including, but not limited to, addiction, mood disorders (depression, anxiety), psychosis, adjustment disorder, and PTSD. In addition to individual counseling, I am also proficient in family and couples therapy. In both individual and couples/family counseling, I work with clients to build insight and to develop a greater understanding of self in order to improve current circumstances and/or work towards identified treatment goals. My intent is for clients to feel supported, listened to, and understood during sessions. As we are able to develop a trusting therapeutic relationship, clients can expect sessions to be a safe and non-judgmental space.

Hello! My name is Ashley Miller. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida and Massachusetts with over 10 years of experience. I have worked with individuals of varying ages, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, and personality style addressing a wide range of issues (including but not limited to stress, addiction, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, ADHD, PTSD, grief/loss, codependency, self-esteem, and anger management.) Through an empathic, supportive, and collaborative therapeutic approach, I strive to help you develop awareness and authenticity, which will activate your innate potential to live a happier, more fulfilling life.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a National Certified Counselor with over 10 years of experience providing therapeutic services to individuals and families. I am dedicated to the field of psychotherapy and committed to the client/therapist relationship. As a therapist, I am non-judgmental, empathetic and eager to see you become your best self. I am open minded and value the art of listening. I believe in the power of gained insight and self awareness. I trust that you can succeed in whatever it is you set your mind to. As a therapist and client team- We got this! You will experience the growth you desire. As your therapist, I will commit myself to align with you and your desired outcomes. My hope is for you to experience healing, clarity and serenity. I sincerely believe in you. You will walk away from our sessions feeling empowered and capable.

I am a seasoned psychotherapist who provides initial diagnostic assessments, goal and treatment planning, as well as a variety of evidence-based practices based off the individuals’ needs. I have over 5 years experience working with a large variety of backgrounds. Before becoming a therapist I worked with adults with autism and other developmental disabilities for over 8 years. This gave me a great understanding on how to work with this population utilizing psychotherapy skills, ways I could support families and how to integrate behavior model into treatment. I am well versed in prescriptive psychotherapy where treatment is not a one-size-fits-all model, since people are more complex and intricate than meets the eye. Some examples of psychotherapy models I incorporate in treatment but not all are CBT, solution focused therapy, DBT, person centered.