Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in Somerville, MA

"I believe everyone deserves a space where they feel heard, supported, and empowered to understand themselves more deeply and create meaningful change."

I’m a licensed counselor in New York and Massachusetts with a clinical background working with individuals experiencing substance use challenges, anxiety, depression, trauma, and complex family dynamics. I earned my degree from the University at Albany, and I’ve worked extensively with children and families in the foster care system, as well as survivors of sexual abuse and assault. I especially enjoy working with young adults navigating anxiety, depression, and self-esteem concerns, as well as mothers adjusting to motherhood and finding their voice within the family system.

I offer a nonjudgmental, down-to-earth therapeutic space where clients can explore their experiences and better understand how past events shape current thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. My approach is collaborative and supportive, helping motivated clients build self-worth, clarify goals, and create meaningful, sustainable change.

Life doesn’t always unfold the way we expect, and navigating unexpected challenges can feel overwhelming. You don’t have to do it alone. I aim to help clients feel supported, understood, and empowered as they work toward a life that feels more balanced and fulfilling. I hope this feels like a space where you could begin that work.

"Are you stuck? Having difficulty in your relationships? Do you not understand why you or others feel and act the way they do? Being a therapist has made me realize that all of us — whether a young child, an adolescent, or adult — have basic needs to feel seen, heard and understood and to have connections and meaningful relationships with others."

Sue Perez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over 7 years of experience in the mental health field. She believes that her role as a therapist is to help you uncover the unmet needs behind your emotions and actions and to provide tools for helping you acknowledge, attend to, and speak for those needs. She has experience in doing this kind of work with people of all ages who have experienced trauma, anxiety, depression, family/relationship, and behavior issues. She is a therapist because she has a passion for providing a space where people can truly be seen, heard, and understood. She works with individuals, couples, and families. She is bilingual in English and Spanish. She invites you to come share your story with her.

Sue completed her Master of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Central Connecticut State University. She has worked in a variety of mental health settings including outpatient, intensive outpatient, home-based, and private practice. Sue is a wife and mother and has raised her family in a bicultural environment with her spouse being from the South American country of Colombia. These professional and personal experiences have shaped who she is as a person and as a therapist. Sue brings a very down-to-earth and realistic approach to working with her clients and she has a passion for meeting her clients where they are and building collaborative relationships with them. She has Level 1 and 2 training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy. Sue believes that she is the guide in the therapy room while her clients are the experts in their own lives and with support can find what they need to move through their struggles and challenges to reach all of their goals.

Being a therapist has made Sue realize that all of us no matter our age have basic needs to feel seen, heard, and understood and to have connections and meaningful relationships with others. When these basic needs are not met in the way we need them to be, due to our individual life experiences, this is when we begin to struggle with feeling stuck in life and acting in ways we don't fully understand. This affects us as individuals and in our relationships with others. Sue is confident that she can provide a compassionate, open, safe space to support you as you uncover the underlying needs and reasons for your current struggles. She wants her clients to truly feel seen, heard, and understood. Sue is bilingual in English and Spanish. She invites you to schedule an appointment today so that you can begin to share your story with her.

"I enjoy helping others learn how to better cope with anxiety and life stressors."

Charlotte Kelsey is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Massachusetts with over 3 years of experience providing clinical assessment and care to adult clients seeking treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, stress management, and life transitions. Charlotte’s passion for therapy started during her time as a patient care technician in a hospital trauma unit. Much of her time was spent at patients’ bedsides, listening to their stories. 

It was this experience that led Charlotte to complete her Master of Science degree in mental health counseling at Suffolk University in Boston, MA. As a clinician, she provides a person-centered approach to therapy with a focus on mindfulness-based, cognitive behavioral (CBT), and solutions-focused treatment. She is a steady advocate for sex positivity and a committed ally to the LGBTQIA+ community. She listens without judgment and strives to provide a place for individuals seeking a safer space.

Charlotte is adaptable in her method and pays close attention to each individual’s needs. She fully believes collaborative care is essential in supporting one’s goals and values in life.