Our therapists offer addiction counseling in Brookline, MA

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 39 years of experience supporting individuals and couples on their journey toward healing and growth. Over the years, I have specialized in trauma treatment, depression, anxiety, and emotionally charged challenges. My approach is compassionate, solution-focused, and designed to empower clients with practical strategies while honoring their unique stories. I am also nationally certified in trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy and remain dedicated to creating a safe, collaborative, and supportive therapeutic environment.

I earned my Master’s in Social Work from Simmons School of Social Work, where I built a strong foundation for clinical practice. I integrate evidence-based approaches tailored to meet each client’s needs while encouraging active involvement in treatment planning.

I strive to make therapy a welcoming and collaborative experience. Whether working with individuals or couples, my focus is on creating meaningful change, building resilience, and helping clients feel seen and supported. I welcome you to take the first step toward a healthier and more balanced future.

Sahar is a dedicated mental health counselor with 4 years of experience in the dynamic field of mental health. Her passion for making a positive impact has led her to specialize in working with diverse populations, including children facing mental health challenges and individuals with dual diagnoses—specifically those grappling with substance use disorders alongside various other mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma, and more. A firm believer in the inherent uniqueness of each individual, Sahar emphasizes the importance of tailoring her therapeutic interventions to meet the specific needs of her clients.

Sahar is a graduate of the Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis with a Master's in Mental Health Counseling. Dedicated to inclusivity, Sahar uses a versatile approach that combines psychodynamic principles, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Her goal is to help clients lead fulfilling lives by addressing their unique challenges.

Life is a journey filled with challenges, and Sahar is deeply committed to providing empathetic support for those navigating its twists and turns. Driven by a strong motivation to assist her clients, Sahar endeavors to illuminate the roots of their challenges and guide them through the process of overcoming them.

Analisa is a Licensed Independent Certified Social Worker in Boston, MA. She specializes in treating individuals who struggle with addiction, codependency, and complex trauma. Analisa empowers her clients to step into their strength and healing using a holistic and humanistic perspective. She is excited to work with motivated individuals from all walks of life. As an advocate for social justice, Analisa recognizes the intersectionality that exists between race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, faith, and socioeconomic status with individual treatment concerns. She prioritizes emotional safety for her clients by implementing trauma-informed care.

Analisa graduated from Boston College in 2017 with her Masters of Social Work with a clinical focus in Mental Health. Analisa worked as an individual and group therapist in a Partial Hospitalization Program where she treated a wide variety of mental health issues including mood, personality, panic, substance use, and thought disorders. 

Analisa’s therapeutic practice is guided by the principle that “our past informs our present." She is passionate about helping clients create lasting change by exploring attachment styles and addressing maladaptive coping and relational patterns head-on. Her therapeutic toolbelt includes a wide variety of modalities such as CBT, DBT, sand play, art therapy, mindfulness practices, EFT, IFS, animal-assisted therapy, and somatic healing. Analisa is a big proponent for movement meditation and releasing pain and trauma that gets stored in the body. She provides short-term and long-term therapy via telehealth for clients to achieve discovery, insight, and empowerment.

Whether you are brand new to therapy or have been in therapy for years, Analisa will meet you with compassion and a fresh perspective. If you wish to cultivate greater self-esteem and self-confidence and improve your coping strategies, you are in the right place! Analisa can help you to gain emotional freedom from your past and clarity for your future.