Our counselors provide therapy in Cambridge, MA

Catherine Patten is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with over 12 years of professional experience helping teens, adults, and seniors to work through their anxiety, depression, anger, borderline personality disorder (BPD), poor coping skills, anxiety, dysfunctional relationships, low self-esteem, and more. 

Her past experience includes working in a mental health outreach program with individuals who struggle with chronic mental health issues. Catherine has also provided short-term therapy to individuals while working in this capacity. Catherine understands the importance of striving to understand each individual’s unique life story and how best to support him/her to achieve his/her goals. She's found schema therapy to be effective in working with many individuals across many walks of life.

Catherine enjoys using a strengths-based view with many clients, in which they can separate who they are from the challenges they have been through in their lives. She also uses motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectal behavioral therapy (DBT) at times to elicit goals and self-discovery.

Catherine is here to help you work through the past trauma and any associated negative self-dialogue that is often the result and part of what can cause clients to feel stuck. She's am here to listen, learn, and truly understand where you have been, where you are, and where you would like to be. Catherine believes it is an honor to be able to share in someone’s story and be able to offer support.

Stephen Medina is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has 7 years of experience providing care to children, adolescents, and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and mood disorders. 

Stephen completed his Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology at Bridgewater State University and his Master of Science (MS) in Counseling at Salem State University. He utilizes a variety of approaches to best provide a tailored approach to therapy for his clients. Whether providing and utilizing strength based, cognitive behavioral, or mindfulness techniques, Stephen will provide his clients with a positive and personalized therapy experience.

Stephen would like to work with you, in order to provide assistance in developing your strengths so you can confidently achieve your goals and live the life you deserve.

Judy Saraiva Paz is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with over 20 years of experience with children, adolescents, and adults dealing with life stressors, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting, and more. As a clinician, her focus is on improving the mental health and emotional healing of her clients. She is trilingual and willing to meet with clients who speak English, Portuguese, or Spanish.

Judy completed her Bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Studies at the University of Rhode Island. She then went on to obtain a Master's degree in Clinical Social Work from Boston College. She is now an Adjunct Assistant Professor and Faculty Field Advisor at Smith College's School for Social Work. Judy believes that we are all constantly faced with new stressors and transitions throughout the various stages of our lives and relationships.

Judy is confident that she will be able to support your goals as you adapt and cope with what you are facing. She will be by your side on this journey to a more satisfied and serene life, offering personalized mental health care with purpose. 

Toni Vegiard is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 6 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping adolescents and adults address their unique challenges and live a more fulfilled life. Toni specializes in depression, anxiety, major life transitions, grief, and trauma work. Toni has a background working in intensive juvenile services, residential, and outpatient facilities.

Toni completed her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at William James College in Newton, Massachusetts. Toni utilizes multiple treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and solution-focused therapy.

We all go through difficulties in our life. Toni is someone who can listen, support, and validate you as you cope with whatever you may be struggling with. If you are ready to reach out and schedule an appointment with her, she is ready to support you on your journey.

Cameron Burke is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Expressive Arts Therapist with 5+ years of experience in the field, supporting children, adolescents, and adults. Cameron is committed to fostering safe spaces for therapeutic growth with his clients with needs ranging from bereavement, depression, anxiety, parenting challenges, relationship issues, stress management, self-esteem, men's issues, and more. He has a wealth of experience in supporting people who are grieving a significant death or loss across a wide spectrum of ages, and is also enthusiastic about working with caregivers, couples, and individuals navigating life transitions. 

Cameron completed his Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Expressive Arts Therapy at Lesley University. His therapeutic approach is collaborative, recognizing that each person is the expert of their own experience, while offering warmth and goal-aligned guidance. Cameron utilizes expressive arts therapy, mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), person-centered, and compassion-focused approaches in his work with clients.

Cameron's hope in supporting your mental health needs, is to co-create a therapeutic space that you are proud of, that offers permission to explore and discover, and that empowers you to continue to care for yourself, just as you deserve. He understands how personal a process this can be and invites you to schedule an appointment to see if he might be a good fit.