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Life’s transitions, stress, and inner conflicts can leave even the most capable people feeling anxious, frustrated, or uncertain. You may appear successful on the outside, yet feel disconnected, reactive, or restless within. If this resonates, you’re not alone—and meaningful change is possible. I’m Mike Smukler, a licensed psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience helping individuals navigate complex emotions and life challenges with insight, compassion, and grounded wisdom. My approach blends the precision of modern psychotherapy with the timeless principles of Taoism—a philosophy centered on balance, flow, and authenticity. In our work together, we’ll move beyond surface-level coping and explore the deeper patterns that shape your thoughts, emotions, and relationships. This process isn’t about “fixing” you—it’s about cultivating a greater sense of ease, purpose, and self-understanding so that you can live and lead from a place of genuine alignment. Clients who seek me out often describe wanting more than symptom relief. They’re ready for real growth—a therapeutic relationship that’s intellectually engaging, emotionally attuned, and spiritually grounded. Whether you’re facing anxiety, anger, burnout, or a major life transition, I’ll help you reconnect with your natural capacity for resilience and clarity. If you’re ready to slow down, gain perspective, and experience life with more balance and intention, I invite you to reach out. Together, we’ll create space for meaningful transformation.

I have worked with individuals of all ages in my 30 years of practice. I offer individual and group therapy in a confidential setting, utilizing both telehealth and in-person services. I use an eclectic model of treatment combining cognitive behavioral therapy with psychodynamic work, as needed. My goal is to meet each client with attention to their own needs.

I believe that therapy should be a supportive, collaborative process where you feel heard, understood, and empowered. My goal is to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where we can explore what’s been holding you back and work together toward meaningful change. Whether you’re navigating a major life transition, feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns, or struggling with anxiety, relationships, or identity-related concerns, I’ll work with you to better understand your experiences, clarify your values, and build the skills needed to move forward. I tailor therapy to your unique needs and background, and I welcome clients from all walks of life. In our work, I value openness, curiosity, and compassion, and humor. My aim is to help you connect more deeply with yourself and others, so you can live the kind of life that feels best for you.

Life can feel heavy when anxiety takes hold, making even simple moments feel uncertain. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can feel understood and begin to untangle the worries that weigh you down. My approach is warm, collaborative, and rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Together, we’ll work to recognize and challenge unhelpful thought patterns, develop healthier perspectives, and build tools to help you navigate daily life with greater ease. I specialize in working with generalized anxiety and the perinatal population, supporting clients through pregnancy, postpartum, and the many transitions of early parenthood. Whether you’re adjusting to new responsibilities, coping with anxious thoughts, or simply trying to find your footing again, I’m here to help you reconnect with calm and confidence. Therapy with me is a compassionate partnership. You bring your experiences, and I bring curiosity, care, and evidence-based strategies. Together, we’ll work toward healing, clarity, and self-compassion at your own pace.

I work with individuals who are trying to make changes in their lives but don't know where or how to start. Individuals who can see familiar patterns but can’t seem to break them. Sometimes it's wanting to develop more meaningful, fulfilling, healthier relationships. For others it’s taking a big step towards a new career or figuring out changes they need to make in their life to feel happier. While some of my other clients are about to enter, or recently entered, parenthood and are navigating all the feelings that brings up. You want to do things differently but the anxiety, overthinking, and uncertainty get in the way. Together in our sessions we'll identify patterns, better understand them, and work together to come up with a plan of how to achieve your goals. My background is in working with people experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, expectingnew moms and dads, infertility, and life transitions. It can be hard taking the first step when you're struggling, but you've already done it by being here! If you live in MA or NJ, are open to telehealth sessions, and think we may be a good match, you can learn more about me at my website. I look forward to hearing from you!

Beginning therapy is a brave step. Finding a therapist who is a good match for you is an important first step in creating the life changes that you want to see. I love working with young adults and middle age adults, new parents, and college students through the life transitions of early and mid adulthood. I specialize in relational and sexual health, which means that I work with individuals, couples, and polyamorous folks to navigate a variety of relational and sexual concerns, including relational strain due to stress, challenges with major relational transitions, general sexual dissatisfaction, desire discrepancy, sexual anxiety, vulvodyniavaginismus, pregnancy lossinfertility, and other problems. Mental health concerns, such as depression, anxiety, and the impact of trauma, can create additional challenges for relational health, sexual functioning, and overall wellbeing. In a non-judgmental way, I will help individuals and relationships to better cope with these concerns. In therapy, we will evaluate your life values and create goals, so that you can live life well, even in the presence of challenges. I will integrate psychodynamic (insight-oriented) and behavioral (skills-based) theories to offer you a comprehensive approach to health.

I am a dedicated marriage and family therapist with 15+ years' experience. I offer a unique blend of specialties, including emotionally focused therapy (EFT), sex therapy, and I'm trained in internal family systems (IFS). I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families move from feeling stuck to healing and growth, covering areas like relationships, communication, anxiety, boundaries, and more. My approach is rooted in compassion, education, and laughter, and my goal is to guide clients to discover their paths to healing and progress. I am licensed in MA and MN, and I am looking forward to working with you! I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families overcome their challenges to find their path toward healing and growth. I offer tailored support across a variety of challenges. I am kink and queer allied, and an anti-racist. Let's work together to uncover your path to fulfillment. Feeling stuck is a common experience, but it does not have to be permanent. With a compassionate approach and a focus on personalized therapy, I am here to guide you through your journey of healing and growth. If you are ready to find your path forward, I am here to listen and support you every step of the way.

I welcome your courage in sharing your challenges with me and believe that we can work together using evidence-based therapy to create change. Our relationship matters to me and I will check in with you frequently about our work. I bring respect, empathy, humor, and authenticity (I'm a real person!) to the therapy room. I often work with body image and eating issues (e.g., food restrictionother), addiction, anxiety & OCD, insomnia, depression, trauma & PTSD, shame, perfectionism, relationship issues and parenting. I am a certified couples' and Level 2 AEDP and IFS therapist. I also use mindfulness, CBT and DBT heavily in my practice. I draw on evolutionary psychology to understand how our feelings (e.g., anxiety, fear, anger, joy) evolved to protect us and push us to take survival-oriented actions that we may or may not want to take. I use mindfulness to help us gain awareness of feelings and make new choices when needed. I am part-time faculty at Harvard Medical School, where I trained. I often work with adult professionals as well as adolescents and young adults. I enjoy meditating and spending time in nature — rock-climbing, hiking and cycling. I grew up in Europe in a diverse family and bring a multicultural sensitivity to therapy. I conduct therapy in French and Spanish as well, languages I am fluent in. https:www.dremilymanove.com

I am a multi-state-licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with almost a decade of experience and while I’m based in New England, I am licensed in multiple states (MA, NY, TN, FL, NH, VT, ME) and meet via telehealth for your convenience. I strive to be warm, validating, and honest, helping you rediscover your values, and find joy in your identity. My approach is relaxed and honest, light-hearted but serious when needs must, and I’m a real person with a real life who also happens to be a therapist — not a stiff AI projection of a “therapist” like you see on TV. I really enjoy helping people, just like you, who feel burnt out, anxious, overwhelmed, and sick of the life they’ve found themselves living. You might be looking for some anxiety coping skills, ways to get out of that soul-crushing job, identity exploration, or need someone to just listen as you verbally process through something. Many of my clients also self-identify as perfectionistic, type-A, overcontrolled and or achievement-driven. More personally, I’m a sucker for the color blue, SNL cast members breaking character, a super laminated croissant, and a bouquet of fresh flowers in my kitchen. I’m a proud elder millennial and I love a good pun. If we work together, you’re more than likely to meet my golden retriever, Teddy, who is the absolute goodest boy imaginable (and no, i’m not biased — I only used peer-reviewed methodologies in my practice ;).

I am a queer, nonbinary, non monogamous therapist who specializes in supporting couples and relationships through change. Our work will be collaborative and deeply rooted in a strengths-based, nonjudgmental, and solution-focused foundation. I am knowledgeable in providing support to the LGBTQIA+ community, and to non monogamous, poly and open relationships. My offerings support and encourage expansiveness beyond all binaries and my intention is to create a space along with you that feels welcoming of all parts of you. I want to make sure you feel confident about working with me, so before you commit to your first session I offer free 15 minute video consultations. To set up a New Client Consultation, please email me with the days and times you are typically available to meet and I will respond within 1-2 business days.

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. Our work is a "facilitating partnership." I specialize in helping you overcome both your painful symptoms and your life blocks. I help you answer questions you have about yourself, so that you understand yourself and can have fulfilling relationships. I'm a psychodynamic-cognitive-relational practitioner. I am sincere, transparent (yes, I give straightforward answers to your questions), accepting, and simultaneously engaged and patient. People grow by overcoming life's challenges. Good therapy happens when the person in it feels the right mix of challenge and support. I specialize in helping you find this balance.