Sandplay Therapists in Boston, MA

"Not everything that is faced can be changed. But nothing can be changed until it is faced." - James Baldwin As a Black, queer, transmasculine, and neurodivergent scholar-practitioner, I view therapy as an act of radical liberation rather than social compliance. Grounded in the Black radical tradition, I partner with "Deep-Sea Divers"—scholars, activists, and survivors—to move beyond traditional talk therapy and into the realm of spiritual reclamation. My approach is direct and somatic, utilizing Sandplay, Somatic Focusing, and Bibliotherapy to map your internal geography and dismantle the "head trash" of carceral systems. Whether navigating neurodivergence, TBI recovery, or the cycles of dependency, we work collaboratively to honor your lived experience without moralistic shame. I do not sit as a detached observer, but as a witness to your evolution and a partner in your resistance against a broken world. My goal is your absolute autonomy, facilitating the heavy, holy work of unmasking and rewriting your testimony. If you are seeking a sanctuary where your identity is celebrated and your liberation is the priority, I am ready to dive with you.

Boston's extraordinary concentration of universities — including Harvard, MIT, Boston University, and Northeastern — generates strong demand for therapists specializing in academic pressure, young adult transitions, and anxiety. The city is home to world-class mental health institutions including McLean Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital, and many private therapists work in close collaboration with these systems. Boston's large student and young professional population drives high demand for therapists focusing on identity, relationships, and adjustment to major life changes. The city also has a significant immigrant population from Cape Verde, China, Vietnam, and Latin America, with bilingual and culturally informed therapists well represented.

Gender ID

	50%	Non-Binary
	50%	Male

Session Type

100%

In Person and Online

Top Specialties

100%	Domestic Abuse or Violence
100%	Thinking Disorders
100%	Stress
100%	Codependency
100%	Depression
100%	LGBTQ+ Issues
100%	Career Counseling

Ages Served

100%	Adult
100%	Senior
100%	Young Adult
100%	Teen

Client Focus

100%	Christian
100%	LGBTQ+
100%	Persons with Disabilities
100%	Men
100%	Black / African American

Sandplay therapists in Boston, Massachusetts MA

Dr. L A McCrae

Sandplay Therapy therapists in Boston, Massachusetts Statistics

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Average cost per session

Accept insurance

Offer sliding scale