Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in Waltham, MA

"Having worked in the community, I understand the importance of meeting the client where they are. "

Randall Paige Braun (Randi) is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who offers counseling services to individuals, children, and families seeking support for mental health needs including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and schizophrenia. Randi has 3 years of experience in the mental health field.

Randi completed her Master of Science (MS) in Mental Health Counseling at Southern Connecticut State University. 

Randi hopes to build a trusting and supportive relationship with you in order to increase your success in therapy and in everyday life. She utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients understand their thought processes and reframe thoughts to be solution-focused. She also attempts to meet each of her clients where they are in their therapy journey through being client-centered and inclusive. 

"I understand the importance of meeting clients where they are, and I work to tailor treatment approaches to meet individual needs and goals."

Alyssa Quann is a Licensed Mental Health Therapist with 5 years of experience in mental health. She is committed to helping both individuals and couples navigate the world around them, equipping them with skills to excel in an ever-changing world. She is passionate about creating an authentic therapeutic space and encourages her clients to lean into the discomfort that comes with healing to make room for growth. Alyssa specializes in anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and women's issues. She received her bachelor's degree in psychology from Williams College and her master's degree in clinical psychology from UMASS Dartmouth.

Alyssa values creativity, reflection, and humor as pathways of collaboration and connection. She uses several treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and motivational interviewing.

Life is unpredictable and presents each individual with a unique set of challenges. If you are interested in building a therapeutic relationship based off of mutual respect and trust that will enable you reach your goals, book an appointment with her today!

"I use a person-centered, solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral approach for all clients, offering a non-judgmental, caring, and empathic space for you to share your experiences."

Timothy Gau is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Massachusetts who has 15 years of experience working with teens, adults, and seniors who are seeking support in coping with depression, anxiety, stress, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), OCD, low self-esteem, chronic stress, and more. 

He completed his Bachelor of Science in Social Psychology from the University of Rochester and received his Master of Science in Counseling and Applied Educational Psychology from Northeastern University. Timothy uses a person-centered, solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral approach for all clients, offering a non-judgmental, caring, and empathic space for you to share your experiences.  

He uses humor, warmth, transparency, and compassion to build relationships and is eager to help you on your journey to achieve your therapeutic goals. Timothy is able to create a unique therapeutic relationship with each client with whom he has worked and is ready to collaborate with you on creating strategies for managing life’s challenges.

"As a Black Haitian-American woman, I understand what it means to be different, among many other things."

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 ages 4 to 40. Judenie enjoys working with teens, 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.

"As someone who views mental health as essential to well-being and self-care, I understand the challenges of navigating through this journey and I am here to offer my support."

Lindsay Schiavone is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 4 years of experience providing care to adults and seniors with concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions. She has worked in settings including inpatient facilities and outpatient therapy. Lindsay has worked with people with disabilities and has researched the importance of resources for groups such as young adults, women, and LGBTQ+ members. She believes in the innate power of her clients and uses a person-centered approach to highlight inner strengths. Compassionate and affirming, Liindsay ensures she meets clients where they are without judgment.

Lindsay received her Master of Social Work from Boston University. She utilizes modalities specifically tailored to client needs including motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy.

Everyone has a unique story and mental health path, and Lindsay understands the importance of providing a safe space to allow the opportunity to discover strengths and navigate emotions. If and when you are ready to explore your thoughts and feelings together, she warmly invites you to reach out and take that first step toward healing.

"As a psychiatric nurse working in Boston, MA, I am passionate about providing quality, compassionate and comprehensive mental health services to my patients."

Grace is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) whose focus is to assess and treat patients' health concerns, including anxiety and depression. She is passionate about working with patients and creating appropriate multi-modal treatment plans to address various mental health concerns. The goal is to work with her patients to help them achieve their ultimate level of functioning. Medication management is a vital part of a multi-modal treatment plan. In addition to medication management, she follows evidence-based guidelines blended with clinical experience, personal observation, and intuition.

Grace completed her Master's in Nurse Education at Curry College and Nurse Practitioner Certification in Psychiatric Mental Health from Regis College. While at Regis College, her studies focused on caring for patients with mental health issues across the lifespan. Grace possesses strong clinical skills and effective communication skills that help her build rapport with patients and families. In addition to medication management, she incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), culturally sensitive, person-centered, and solutions-focused therapy.

We all go through challenges in life. These challenges can cause stress and bring difficulties, sadness, panic, depression, anxiety, and emotional shock. Grace is confident that she would be able to support you on your journey to gain new perspectives provide opportunities to learn, and acquire coping skills and growth pathways that allow you to cope with your struggles. If you are ready to get started, schedule an appointment with her today.

"I believe in working collaboratively with my clients, meeting them where they are and utilizing strengths to explore solutions."

Sarah Murphy is a Resident Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 2 years of experience working in community mental health and partial hospitalization programs. She focuses on collaborative work with children and their caretakers. Sarah enjoys working with young adults with anxiety, depression, and neurodivergence. She also enjoys utilizing the arts in the therapeutic space, especially visual art.

Sarah received her Master's in Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Art Therapy at Lesley University. She uses multiple approaches to help clients and tailors approaches to fit client needs, including but not limited to cognitive behavioral therapy, expressive arts therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness-based techniques.

Sarah believes in the potential of each individual and promises to meet them where they are and collaborate to help them find their strengths. If you are interested in learning more, schedule an appointment with Sarah today!