Blue Cross Blue Shield Psychology Providers Brookline Ma

Rhona Chang, LMHC & Expressive Arts Therapist

Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MA, LMHC

Verified

Welcome and thank you for visiting my page. I'm an expressive arts therapist/ a licensed mental health clinician who believes the healthy way to face our emotions and feelings is to accept and be willing to communicate with them. As an expressive arts therapist, my therapeutic approach also includes utilizing arts as part of the treatment. I provide a safe, creative and non-judgmental environment for you to feel free to explore and express yourself. I believe everyone has the potential to heal. I'm here to support you to find your power and voice. Together we will explore who you are and what will make you happy.

Boston Behavioral Medicine, LLC

Psychologist, PhD, MA

Verified

Behavioral Medicine is an interdisciplinary field that utilizes behavioral health techniques (CBT, relaxation, hypnosis, biofeedback, mindfulness meditation, and others) to treat various medical and behavioral health conditions. It primarily targets the treatment of medical conditions that are exacerbated by stress and other psychological factors, such as: hypertension, diabetes, IBS, migraine headaches, TMJ, skin disorders, sexual disorders, and others. Behavioral Medicine specializes in treating conditions associated with habits and lifestyle, such as: insomnia, obesity, smoking. Behavioral Medicine interventions can be applied to the treatment of common mental health disorders including depression, anxiety disorders, phobias, PTSD, OCD, and ADHD, among others.

Julia Coleman LICSW

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW

Verified

I see therapy as a safe place where growth, change, and healing can happen within the context of a trusting relationship. I work with children, adolescents, college students and adults, using a collaborative approach to address and work through challenges including anxiety, depression, stress management, relationship difficulties, learning differences, and other issues. I use an eclectic approach, and my clients have described me as warm, open and respectful. In addition to my private practice, I am a therapist at The Brookline Center for Community Mental Health.

Uma Shanmugham

Psychologist, PsyD

Verified

Clients come to therapy for a number of reasons, such as identity shifts, grief and loss, low self-esteem, immigration/acculturative stress, trauma, life transitions, relationship & family struggles, and spiritual crises. Whatever your pull to come to therapy, I acknowledge the courage it takes to participate in your healing. Through person-centered and feminist approaches, I collaborate with clients in the process of re-defining who they are that feels the most authentic to themselves. My clinical "toolbox" includes mindfulness, a trauma-informed lens, existentialism, diversity practices, and a nonjudgmental stance.

Sherry Ceridan

Counselor, Psya, D, MA, LMHC, RN

Verified

Are you considering therapy as a way to learn about yourself? Is depression, substance use, grief, or relationships a concern? Is your career as satisfying as possible? Within all of these areas are relational issues that become flared up and where communication is lost. I also work with people who are considering starting a family. Women who are pregnant and women who have given birth to either their first child or have multiple children. If you wonder how talking about these concerns or other concerns call to discuss your options.

Dignity Weight Center

***ONLINE TELE-HEALTH SESSIONS***CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS; WE TAKE ALL MAJOR INSURANCES*** We provide one-on-one compassionate, whole-person care and longitudinal clinical alliances for persons struggling with weight gain. We aim for precision targeting of root causes of obesity, and provide a comprehensive medical + psychosocial diagnostic and treatment plan, with Harvard Medical School trained clinical advice, and evidence-based scientific interventions, and a personalized treatment plan, as we honor your full dignity and accompany you in solidarity, care, and partnership through your weight loss journey with us.

Sian E Owen

Counselor, MA, LMHC

Verified

I became a therapist later than most and I bring a wealth of life experience to my work. A lesson I have learned is that life throws us curve balls. We often find ourselves in unexpected places, which can be confusing, humbling, heart breaking and sometimes shaming. Life has shaped me as a therapist and has also directed my areas of interest. These include; - trauma, couples, family work, infertility, IVF, divorcing families, grief and loss, social justice and personal empowerment.

Hilla Breiman

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, JD, MA

Verified

Reaching out to a therapist requires courage and readiness for wanting to make changes. Perhaps you are feeling trapped in your own mind, maybe a tough circumstance forces you to face what is not working anymore in your life, or an inner pain becomes so loud that you can no longer ignore it. In my work, I strive to help you discover yourself, and look at patterns and habits that no longer serve you. My hope is to guide you to break free from whatever is holding you back to become who you truly are.

Boston Psychotherapy Services

Counselor, LMHC, LADC-, Psya, D

Verified

Welcome to Boston Psychotherapy Services located in Brookline, Massachussetts. We are dedicated to providing quality care for adults, adolescents, couples and children seeking psychotherapy. We offer treatment in English, Spanish, French, and Turkish.

Katherine S Wenger

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, M, Ed

Verified

Although I was trained psycho-dynamically I have found over time that a variety of treatments have become increasingly useful in my work. I want the client to be a part of the treatment choice and plan. I do not want to just provide a service, but to help educate the client in order to help them become more independent in their future treatment needs. I feel; that no two clients fit the same box, as the client comes in and begins to open up about what has lead them to therapy, the treatment I use changes accordingly.

Nicolas Sperry, LMHC

It is not uncommon to feel that life's challenges are too much to handle alone. I assist individuals in the process of bettering and more fully understanding themselves. Through a therapeutic and empathetic relationship, we can work together to reduce negativity in your life and increase your sense of autonomy, confidence, and mindfulness. I believe that with guidance and reflection, even our most difficult experiences can often become our greatest sources of strength and resilience.

Nancy S Hoffman

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW

Verified

I am a Licensed Clinical Social worker with extensive experience in treating adults. At some point, we all have to deal with the effects of life's stressors, be they at the loss of a relationship or job; a parent's or spouse's illness; the onset of a medical condition; conflict within a relationship; or other sudden and unwelcome changes in life's routine. Everyone has strengths that are silenced by such stressors and I specialize in helping clients to deal with those stressors by bringing back those strengths. Through conversation, support, and humor, I help clients learn to feel strong again in the face of adversity.

Karen Levin

Psychologist, PsyD

Verified

The decision to seek therapy is often one people consider for a long time before making the first call. It's very important to me to make that initial contact as comfortable as possible, knowing that sharing painful emotions and experiences with a stranger is very difficult. I help clients identify what they want to gain from a therapy experience, and provide feedback all along the way to make sure we're working towards those goals. I feel very fortunate to be able to help enable people to enjoy more satisfying and fuller lives.

Anika Goldman

Psychologist, PsyD

Verified

It is often not easy to be human. Development is an ongoing process that presents unique challenges throughout the lifespan. From the beginning of life, when developmental tasks involve regulating body states and forming primary attachments, to later when goals shift to negotiating romantic relationships, possibly starting a family, and balancing career and family goals, it can be hard to negotiate these challenges. Psychotherapy can ease the distress that can accompany life changes, allowing people reach their potential.

Maggie Mulqueen

Psychologist, PhD

Verified

I am an experienced clinician who works with individuals and couples from a variety of theoretical perspectives. My commitment is to help people find a greater sense of meaning and purpose in their lives. Concerns about the quality of one's relationships with self and others is paramount to my work. Specific issues with which I have experience include but are not limited to: depression, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, and parenting.

Martha Bitsberger

Counselor, PhD, LMHC

Verified

**I am not currently accepting any new referrals** I have been working as a psychotherapist in the Boston area for over 25 years. I work hard to help create a safe space in which individuals can explore struggles without the fear of judgment. Whether people are wanting to address a current life situation that is challenging or feel they have unresolved issues from their childhood, I work collaboratively to help people challenge themselves to gain insights and greater satisfaction in their personal and professional worlds.

Charles A. Granoff

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LMFT

Verified

I believe that peace of mind is possible—for individuals, couples, and their loved ones—even after every other option has failed. I've been in practice for more than 30 years and have worked with countless individuals, couples, and families to assess and address a wide range of issues, including relationship and career concerns, major life transitions, chronic health challenges, and problems related to mental health and substance use.

 In my work, I help young adults and adults who are experiencing various difficulties in their lives, including stress, depression, anxiety, family conflicts, and grief.

Melissa Morgan

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW

Verified

I offer 4-6 session CBT programs to fight anxiety around body image, relationships, trauma, social situations, self-esteem, work/school issues, chronic health issues, chronic depression, and trauma (sexual and physical abuse, accidents, natural disasters, wars). Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy that treats problems and boosts happiness by modifying dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and thoughts. Unlike traditional talk therapy, which probes patterns and root causes of conflict, CBT focuses on solutions, encouraging patients to challenge distorted cognitions and change destructive patterns of behavior.

Jean-Paul Des Pres

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LICSW

Verified

Hi, and welcome. For many people, the decision to get help can be a difficult one. I see your visit to my profile as a sign of strength and a refusal to give up. Loneliness, the inability to enjoy life, excessive worry or fear, anxiety in social situations, unhappiness or problems in personal, professional or marital relationships, not knowing what to do personally or professionally, even substance "abuse" and PTSD are issues that are interpersonal, not biological. They can be overcome within a genuinely understanding, compassionate, active, and patient therapeutic relationship.

Deborah Bluestone

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW

Verified

Everyone I see for the first time simply wants to feel better. They are tired of being alone with their burdens and need help with the problems they are facing. Individuals want to be truly known and heard. I am an active and curious listener and I hope to help people to become more curious about themselves. I think of the first visit as a consultation. It is a time to share what you need help with and to see whether further work could be useful. As a therapist with 35 years of experience, I feel grateful to still love my work.

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BlueCross BlueShield Therapists

BlueCross BlueShield insurance provides coverage for behavioral health services in Brookline. BCBS HMO-style plans cover in-network providers while PPO plans provide a benefit that can be applied to either in-network or out-of-network providers. Blue Cross Blue Shield may not require a referral from your primary care practitioner for covered behavioral health services.

Some BCBS Therapists in Brookline only have room for a few insurance slots in their schedule, so it's important to confirm in-network availability when you book your first appointment.

Blue Cross Blue Shield companies are independently owned and community-based healthcare insurers. BCBS is the largest health insurer in the US, covering 110 million members in 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. Nationwide, more than 1.7 million health care providers contract with Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies.

Here's a link to more information on how insurance works to cover behavioral health benefits.

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