Our therapists provide life coaching in Cambridge, MA

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.

David is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 15 years of experience in mental health. He is passionate about helping individuals and couples work through their issues in a way that promotes hope. David specializes in anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, relationship issues, and major life transitions. David completed his Master of Mental Health Counseling at Cambridge College. Like many therapists, David found his passion for mental health through his own experiences and recovery from substance abuse, which, combined with his professional experience, allows him to have deep compassion and understanding for his clients.

His approach to treatment is multi-dimensional using a person-centered and strength-based approach, using techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and exposure therapy.

David takes an exclusive approach to each individual to meet them where they are and creates a journey that provides light for the path ahead from day one. If this sounds like a good fit for you schedule an appointment with David today!

Judenie Dabel is a recent graduate student seeking her LMHC with unique experience and background. She is a Haitian-American born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts. Her clinical training started on a Domestic Violence team for an outpatient non-profit. She continued her training at a Black and woman-founded telehealth counseling clinic. She has worked with clients from the ages of 18 to 40. Judenie enjoys working with teens transitioning to college, young adults, and adults. She specializes in working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, and other related challenges.

Judenie completed her master of arts in mental health and wellness counseling from NYU last year. Her passion for youth and community advocacy led her to pursue a career in counseling. She uses strength-based, narrative, person-centered, and mindfulness approaches to help her clients feel heard and seen as she teaches them to advocate for themselves.

Life can be hard. One way to address some of your hardships is by asking for support. Seeking support is the first step and you should be proud of yourself for doing so. Judenie hopes to collaborate with you to find ways to address your challenges. You are full of lived experiences and potential that will lead you on your journey to healing.

I am a master’s level clinician with 19 years of experience supporting adults, adolescents, and families through life transitions, stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship concerns, and identity exploration. I create a warm and steady space where you can feel seen, understood, and supported as you work toward healing and lasting emotional growth.

I earned my master’s degree in community counseling from Regent University and have developed a clinical approach that blends cognitive behavioral, strength-based, mindfulness-based, and person-centered care. My work is collaborative and tailored to each person’s needs, pacing, and goals.

If you are ready to explore real healing and not just cope through the moment, I will walk with you at a pace that feels safe and empowering. You do not need to have everything figured out to begin. Reaching out is already a powerful step. Together, we can build the tools and insight you need to move forward with confidence.

Courtney Cabrera is a queer Cuban-American woman and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 5 years of experience. She specializes in helping others with challenges related to trauma, depression, anxiety, and other issues. Courtney has experience providing therapy to survivors of human trafficking, individuals struggling with substance use, and patients experiencing life transitions.

Courtney has a Master’s in Social Work from Florida International University. She believes in a holistic approach to mental health that addresses mind, body, and spirit. Courtney uses cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and motivational interviewing to empower her clients to develop resilience and build coping mechanisms.

Do you feel stuck and frustrated with life? Are you looking to heal the darker aspects of yourself that hold you back? Do you need to incorporate more coping skills in your toolbox? It is Courtney's goal to make her patients feel seen and heard. She encourages you to schedule an appointment and begin your healing journey today.

Alicia Ziegler is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the Greater Boston area who has experience working with a variety of individuals facing challenges with unemployment, trauma, substance use disorders, mental health, violence including intimate partner violence, gun violence, gang violence, and race-based violence.

Alicia received her B.A. in Society and Health in 2008 from Simmons University. After graduating from undergrad, Alicia worked in retail for two years while volunteering with different non-profit organizations in Boston. Alicia was accepted into the Simmons University School of Social Work in the Fall of 2010 and graduated with her MSW in Spring 2012. As a clinician, Alicia strives to develop a safe and trusting environment while understanding the many complexities and nuances of what it means to be human. Her approaches to individual therapy include, but are not limited to the person-in-environment (PIE) framework, harm reduction, trauma-informed practices, solution-focused therapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapy.

Alicia understands that individuals do not exist in a vacuum; there are systems in place that act upon individuals. Navigating systemic inequities can be incredibly intimidating and challenging. Alicia addresses how trauma, institutionalized racism, White supremacy, microaggressions, race-based trauma, violence, poverty, homophobia, and transphobia impact an individual’s or group of individuals' access to healthcare, mental health care, housing, employment, and other services. 

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. 

I am a master’s-level clinician seeking my LMHC with 1 years of experience supporting individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. I work with clients who may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure where to begin. My approach is warm, grounding, and centered on helping people build clarity, resilience, and a deeper sense of connection both within themselves and in their relationships.

I hold a master’s in counseling from Salem State University. I incorporate evidence-based approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed care, and person-centered therapy, to meet each client’s needs. My work reflects a deep respect for the mind-body connection and culturally responsive care.

I strive to create a calm, welcoming, and nonjudgmental space where every part of a client’s identity is respected. I will walk alongside clients as they move through life’s challenges, offering compassion, clarity, and support. I am committed to helping individuals find balance, meaning, and renewed confidence in their healing journey.

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 am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience offering thoughtful, supportive therapy to adults. I work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, grief, chronic medical conditions, and life transitions, often during periods of caregiving, change, or emotional overload. I offer a calm, collaborative space to reflect, build coping skills, and reconnect with inner strengths. My approach is compassionate and grounded, supporting clients in moving forward with greater clarity, balance, and self-trust.

My approach is thoughtful, collaborative, and rooted in respect for the emotional load many women carry. Drawing from ACT, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and supportive, solution-focused care, I help clients clarify values, manage stress, and develop sustainable ways of coping and moving forward.

Therapy with me offers a calm, supportive space where you can exhale, speak honestly, and feel understood. I work at a steady, respectful pace, helping you reconnect with your strengths and move forward in ways that feel grounded, realistic, and aligned with your life.

I am a Resident Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 14 years of experience supporting individuals on their journey toward healing and personal growth. I specialize in helping clients navigate life transitions, manage stress, and cope with anxiety. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and empowering space where people can gain clarity, build resilience, and move confidently toward their goals. I approach therapy with compassion and cultural sensitivity, ensuring each client feels understood and equipped to overcome challenges.

I earned my Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from the Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis. My therapeutic style blends evidence-based strategies with a collaborative, client-centered approach. I create an open, nonjudgmental environment where individuals can explore challenges, strengthen coping skills, and discover new perspectives.

I know that reaching out for support takes courage, and I want you to feel reassured that you don’t have to face life’s difficulties alone. Together, we can uncover your strengths and chart a path toward meaningful growth and lasting change. I would be honored to walk alongside you on your journey.

I'm Shanta Cortez-Greig, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and Smith College School of Social Work graduate with over 12 years of experience. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, major life transitions, and relationship challenges. My clients often arrive feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about who they want to become — and ready, on some level, to change. I bring both professional training and lived experience to this work, and I'm committed to creating a space where people of all backgrounds feel genuinely seen.

I draw on CBT, psychoanalytic principles, humanistic approaches, and Motivational Interviewing, tailoring every session to your pace, goals, and story. I believe, as the saying goes, you can't control the wind, but you can adjust your sails. My work is about helping you develop exactly that: the insight and tools to move through hard things, not around them.

Wherever you are right now, you deserve a warm, nonjudgmental space where real change is possible. You don't have to have it figured out to take the first step. If any of this resonates, I'd be honored to work alongside you.