Psychosocial therapists in Melrose, MA
Browse Psychosocial therapists in Melrose, Massachusetts. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Psychosocial
Dr. Kirsten Christensen
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I'm a firm believer that you don’t need to wait until things get really bad to start therapy.
Every person is unique, and therapy should be the same - that’s why I take a tailored, individualized approach that’s flexible to meet your needs and goals. The foundation of my work is a multicultural-feminist perspective that positions you as the expert of your own experience. I take a warm, collaborative approach to help you get clarity about who you are and how you want your life to look. I also integrate evidence-based interventions from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and relational frameworks. My goals involve helping clients move upstream to identify and resolve systemic and personal patterns that keep them stuck and working together to find more joy.
I also believe that the personal is political. More often than not, sociopolitical systems of oppression like racism, sexism, heterosexism, transphobia, ableism, and more directly impact mental health. As a result, I take an actively anti-racist, intersectional, identity-affirming approach with clients across a broad spectrum of marginalization and privilege.
I specialize in working with college students, graduate students, young adults, and professionals in Massachusetts on a variety of common issues including: mood (anxiety, depression), identity development, life transitions and adjustment, ADHD, relationship issues, academic and career issues, and burnout.
9 Years Experience
Online in Melrose, MA (Online Only)
Psychosocial
Valentina Verani, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
I believe therapy is one of the few places where you can be fully honest without fear of judgment. My style is warm, collaborative, and conversational, blending genuine curiosity with clinical insight. Rather than simply offering advice, I help clients understand the deeper patterns influencing their thoughts, emotions, relationships, and choices. Together, we explore both the "why" behind your experiences and the practical steps needed to create meaningful change. My goal is to provide a space where you feel understood, challenged, and supported as you build a life that feels more authentic, balanced, and fulfilling.
16 Years Experience
Online in Melrose, MA (Online Only)
Psychosocial
Abelee Groff
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LICSW
My practice is grounded in trauma-informed, attachment-based therapy that emphasizes emotional safety, collaboration, and respect for each client’s values and relationships. I work with adults navigating anxiety, complex trauma, emotional regulation challenges, and relationship stress among other issues.
I take an integrative, evidence-based approach that incorporates Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic and nervous system–informed therapy, attachment-focused work, and emotion-focused interventions. While my work is rooted in clinical research, I also recognize that not all healing can be fully explained by science alone. I remain open to the many ways the mind, body, and inner world interact, honoring intuition, meaning-making, and embodied experience as part of the therapeutic process.
I provide affirming, nonjudgmental care for clients from diverse backgrounds, including LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent adults. Many clients seek my practice for support around relationship dynamics, intimacy concerns, and navigating relationships that may not follow traditional models. I aim to create a space where clients feel understood without needing to educate their therapist.
My goal is to help clients develop greater emotional resilience, healthier relationships, and a more secure connection with themselves and others.
5 Years Experience
Online in Melrose, MA (Online Only)
Psychosocial
Chaya Bhuvaneswaran MD
Psychiatrist, MD MPH
I am a Harvard trained, board certified, Psychiatrist with a private practice in the Back Bay Area, Boston.
I offer individualized care in a compassionate, intelligent, creative environment.
22 Years Experience
In-Person Near Melrose, MA
Online in Melrose, MA
Psychosocial
Laura Rinaldi
Marriage and Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
I am an experienced, empathic psychotherapist who has helped many people overcome mental health conditions and deal with challenging situations in their lives. Change can be stressful but it can also be exciting! We will work together to come up with the best approach that suits you and your personal needs.
26 Years Experience
In-Person Near Melrose, MA
Psychosocial Therapy therapists in Melrose, MA Statistics
Psychosocial Therapy therapists in Melrose, MA average 16 years of experience and charge around $220 per session. 91% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (100%), ADHD (73%), and Depression (73%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$220
Accept insurance
55%
Offer sliding scale
55%
Gender ID
| 69% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 46% |
In Person and Online |
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| 45% |
Online Only |
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| 9% |
In Person Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 73% | ADHD |
| 73% | Depression |
| 73% | Self Esteem |
| 73% | Stress |
| 64% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 64% | Women's Issues |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 73% | Young Adult |
| 55% | Teen |
| 36% | Senior |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 73% | Women |
| 64% | LGBTQ+ |
| 64% | Men |
| 45% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 36% | Black / African American |