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As a bilingual Latina therapist, I provide a safe and supportive space to explore your inner world and grow into your best self, n...
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As a bilingual Latina therapist, I provide a safe and supportive space to explore your inner world and grow into your best self, no matter your circumstances.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 1 year of experience supporting clients on their journey toward healing and growth. I create a safe, welcoming space where you can feel heard and understood without judgment. I specialize in working with individuals navigating life transitions, anxiety, and depression, and I am passionate about helping clients discover their inner strengths and build coping strategies that support their long-term well-being.
I earned my Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Cambridge College. My work draws from evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, and motivational interviewing. These approaches help clients gain insight, strengthen coping skills, and create positive, lasting change.
I believe in each person’s ability to heal and grow, and I am honored to walk alongside you on this journey. My goal is to support you in moving toward a life of balance, clarity, and self-compassion. If you are ready to take the next step in your healing process, I invite you to reach out and schedule a session.
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Danielle Baliva is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who has over 6 years of professional experience working w...
Danielle Baliva is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who has over 6 years of professional experience working with individuals, families, adolescents, and children seeking treatment for a variety of challenges such as depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, and PTSD.
She received her Master's degree in Social Work from Roberts Wesleyan College and understands that beginning therapy can be overwhelming. Therefore, she prioritizes fostering a strong therapeutic relationship based on trust and respect. Danielle's approach to therapy is non-judgmental, compassionate, and honest.
She strives to work collaboratively with her clients to improve coping skills, increase self-awareness, and empower them to reach their goals and achieve wellness. Danielle utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), trauma-informed practices, and mindfulness-based practices to help her clients navigate challenges. She works together with her clients to find a modality that best meets their individual needs.
As a trained physician, experienced oriental medicine practitioner, and PhD medical researcher, I believe in a holistic approach t...
As a trained physician, experienced oriental medicine practitioner, and PhD medical researcher, I believe in a holistic approach to physical, mental, and spiritual health.
Jing J. Liu is a Resident Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 10 years of experience in a variety of healthcare settings. She specializes in assisting adults and seniors who are coping with major life transitions, relationship challenges, depression, anxiety, and trauma. Jing connects with clients to create a space for vulnerability, reflection, healing, and empowerment.
Jing has a Master’s in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Massachusetts Boston. She works with a client-centered approach and utilizes treatment models including mindfulness, spiritual healing, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and compassion-focused therapy. Jing also specializes in meditation and somatic healing.
Jing believes in emphasizing the importance of compassion in interactions with the world and the self. She looks forward to working with you as a team to assist you in attaining your goals. Schedule your first appointment with Jing today!
I love helping individuals become the greatest versions of themselves....
I love helping individuals become the greatest versions of themselves.
Shanta Cortez-Greig is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with over 8 yrs of experience working with children, teens, adults, and seniors who are seeking help in coping with surviving trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, chronic stress, communication issues, dysfunctional relationships, and more.
Shanta utilizes an integrative approach to therapy and counseling, relying on cognitive behavioral techniques (CBT) and humanistic methods, as well.
She also specializes in helping to address partner-related difficulties through couple's therapy.
Work with Shanta to start finding solutions to the everyday problems that are facing you, regardless of age. And for couples, you can lean on Shanta to help you through turbulent patches in your relationship, while learning how to communicate and achieve your shared and personal goals.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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My go-to approach for helping people in DBT is empathetic, nonjudgmental listening that can create a safe environment to learn and apply DBT skills.
I teach the following tools in DBT:
I know a client is making meaningful progress in DBT when they feel more regulated and mindful, are better able to use skills, and notice improvements in communication with others.
Clients can supplement their time in DBT by practicing and applying skills in real-life situations.
To prepare for their first DBT session, an individual can learn a little more about DBT and think about how DBT can help them with the issues they want to address.
At Thriveworks, Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) primarily concentrates on assisting individuals in emotion regulation, enhancing interpersonal relationships, and acquiring effective coping strategies for managing stress and emotional difficulties.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) targets your personal challenges. You may work with your DBT therapist to maintain diary cards to monitor progress, emphasizing validation and support in the therapeutic relationship. DBT follows a stage-based approach, prioritizing crisis reduction initially and life satisfaction.
DBT was initially developed to address the needs of individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD). However, its versatile approach has enabled its application to a wide range of mental health conditions, including but not limited to, anxiety, depression, stress, and anger issues.
The 4 pillars of DBT are mindfulness, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) have distinct purposes and aren’t inherently superior or inferior to one another. DBT is most effective for managing emotional regulation, personality disorders, and interpersonal challenges, while EMDR is specifically tailored for individuals with trauma-related conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) with therapists at Thriveworks in Cambridge, MA is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The duration of a standard DBT program is typically around 24 weeks, which is roughly six months. The actual number of sessions will vary depending on the issues you wish to address.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
Thrive Boston Counseling and Psychotherapy is located in the 872 Mass Ave Building near Massachusetts Ave and Lee St, off Memorial Dr. It is near Harvard University and right by the Cambridge Public Library.
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