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I offer a warm, trauma-informed, and collaborative approach that honors each client’s story while supporting healing, growth, and ...
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I offer a warm, trauma-informed, and collaborative approach that honors each client’s story while supporting healing, growth, and resilience.
I am a Master’s Level Counselor with 13 years of experience providing direct care and outpatient counseling. I work primarily with adults facing anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, and stress related to work, family, or identity. I also support individuals navigating complex medical or developmental concerns, helping them build emotional stability and stronger coping skills.
I earned my master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Merrimack College. My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive, integrating evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and strength-based therapy to support emotional regulation and insight.
In our work together, you can expect a supportive, nonjudgmental space where we move at a pace that feels safe and empowering. I am committed to meeting you with empathy and respect as we develop practical tools to help you heal, grow, and create a more balanced life.
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As a veteran, son, grandson, brother, and now mental health clinician, I see how everyone has multiple identities that shape them ...
As a veteran, son, grandson, brother, and now mental health clinician, I see how everyone has multiple identities that shape them into who they are and yet can come into conflict sometimes, and that's okay; let me help you with that!
I am a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) with 6 years of experience in the mental health field. I specialize in working with adults, veterans, retirees, and individuals navigating military transitions, trauma, life changes, aging concerns, and high-demand environments such as academics and athletics.
I earned my master’s degree in social work from Boston College with a specialization in trauma. I utilize motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive processing therapy, and social skills training to create a collaborative, dialogue-based approach that supports meaningful growth and lasting change.
I strive to create a warm, supportive space where you feel heard and respected. Together, we will focus on your goals, strengthen your resilience, and develop practical tools to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
As an individual who struggled with depression and anxiety in the past, I understand the difficulty that one goes through carrying...
As an individual who struggled with depression and anxiety in the past, I understand the difficulty that one goes through carrying the heavy weight of mental health issues.
Mohamed Alsaidy is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Couples and Family Therapist (LICSW, LMFT) with 10 years of clinical practice working with individuals and couples from all walks of life. Mohamed specializes in anxiety, depression, anger management, and relationship issues on the individual level, and among many other relationship challenges, in communication, relationship structure, and intimacy on the couple’s level.
Mohamed completed his master’s degree in social work at the University of Chicago and earned post master’s specialty certificates in cognitive behavioral therapy and marriage counseling. He provides a safe, supportive, and unbiased therapeutic environment to help his clients reach their goals.
Mohamed believes that his clients are here to explore their ultimate potential, and he is here to guide them through it. If you are ready for your first step, please schedule an appointment with him today.
Caring and creative licensed professional with over 20 years' combined experience in education, mental health, and healthcare sect...
Caring and creative licensed professional with over 20 years' combined experience in education, mental health, and healthcare sectors, bringing together a uniquely diverse set of clinical and evaluative skills in order to promote optimal human development and functioning.
I am a warm, well-rounded, resourceful, and seasoned Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Massachusetts with 16 years of experience in the field (six of which are at Thriveworks). I have graduate degrees from Harvard and UMass Boston.
I am an innovative, accessible helper with experience helping a wide variety of individuals. I help clients see how physical and mental health are interconnected, and I help them work through stuck thinking, like ambivalence, rumination, and spiral thinking, teaching tools for change. I rely on psychological theories and evidence-based modalities.
I am straightforward and easy to talk with, emotionally and intellectually present during sessions, and will give it my all. I am relentless in helping and I do my best in getting my clients to a better place.
As a compassionate and culturally conscious psychotherapist with over 8 years of experience, I specialize in addressing a wide ran...
As a compassionate and culturally conscious psychotherapist with over 8 years of experience, I specialize in addressing a wide range of mental health concerns and supporting individuals facing complex life challenges and stressors, integrating empathy, cultural sensitivity, and evidence-based practices to empower individuals, couples, and families to thrive.
I’m a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 20 years of experience supporting clients through anxiety, PTSD, depression, stress, major life transitions, and relationship challenges. Whether you’re new to therapy or returning after difficult past experiences, I’m here to help you navigate what comes next. I believe in expanding your resilience, building on your strengths, and helping you move through life with more clarity, confidence, and emotional freedom.
I hold a master’s in clinical mental health counseling from Bay Path University. I integrate acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, family systems, and an interpersonal process to offer individualized, culturally responsive, and compassionate care.
I know that no single approach works for everyone, so I show up with curiosity, empathy, and a bit of humor as we get to know one another. Together, we’ll explore new ways of thinking, feeling, and relating to the world so you can realign with your values, reconnect with yourself, and build the life you want to live.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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Premarital counseling is a type of therapy that helps couples prepare for and build a happy, successful marriage. Premarital therapists at Thriveworks in Newton, MA can help couples develop essential communication skills, identify potential conflict areas, and learn how to manage their specific relationship issues.
When you and your partner begin premarital counseling, your counselor will want to get to know you both as well as your relationship. In order to accomplish this, they will ask questions around the following:
If there is a particular area that they feel needs to be explored further (for example, you note that you and your partner have very different spending habits and views on money), they’ll guide the conversation in the given direction.
Premarital counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and through Online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you and your partner.
Generally speaking, Thriveworks premarital counseling in Newton typically lasts for 8-10 weeks. This, however, can vary depending on the counselor’s approach as well as the clients’ preferences and needs. For example, some couples might request additional sessions to work through problem areas that they’ve identified in their relationship pre-wedding.
Premarital counseling helps couples make these necessary preparations. These counselors can help couples work through any current tribulations, equip them with effective tools for addressing future issues, and ultimately assist couples in building a solid foundation for their marriage.
If you’re engaged or talking with your partner about marriage, consider working with a premarital counselor at Thriveworks Newton. Your Thriveworks counselor will assess your unique relationship and utilize their expertise to best help you. If you think you could benefit from these services, reach out to Thriveworks today.
As we touched on above, if you and your partner recently got engaged or are thinking about getting married, meeting with a premarital counselor can prove beneficial—as research has shown that couples who used this service were more satisfied with their marriage than those who did not. This rings true for couples with obvious challenges to work through, as well as those who were happy with their relationship prior to beginning premarital counseling.
So, how exactly do premarital counselors help their clients? While this varies from couple to couple, here are some popular topics that premarital counselors discuss with their clients:
Counseling sessions typically vary from counselor to counselor and client to client. For example, in premarital counseling, some counselors prefer to meet with each partner separately before holding a joint session. Others like to see and focus on the two together from the start. In any case, your premarital counselor at Thriveworks Newton will lead you and your partner in talking about your relationship, identifying any problem areas, discussing expectations for marriage, and lighting the right path for your future together.
Often, premarital counselors will use tools like Couples Resource Maps to aid their clients’ counseling journey. Each partner can use a map to identify and record resources that will help them resolve conflict down the road. They’ll come up with an action plan, such as stepping away to conduct breathing exercises before returning to a conversation or setting aside time to have a focused conversation.
It’s great that you are excited to plan your wedding and finally tie the knot with your beloved partner—however, it’s important that you take the necessary steps to ensure your future marriage stays happy and healthy for years to come. That’s where premarital counseling at Thriveworks Newton comes in. Our counselors can help you get ahead of the challenges that might threaten your relationship and assist you in successfully preserving your marriage. They will provide that safety net you’re looking for.
If you think you could benefit from working with a premarital counselor at Thriveworks Newton—whether you’re newly engaged or simply talking about marriage—schedule a session today. It’s a simple and easy process: all you have to do is call (617) 992-2827. We look forward to working with you, and we hope to hear from you soon!
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Newton is located near Boylston Street and Florence Street, off Route 9. It is close to the Hurley Fld and the Kennard Park and Conservation Area.
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