Therapy for Challenging Relationships
Therapy for Challenging Relationships in Boston and Newton, MA and California
Expert support for individuals, couples, and families from a Harvard-trained psychiatrist.
Relationships should be a source of support, but for many, they are a source of exhaustion. Whether you are navigating a high-conflict partnership, breaking free from "toxic" family patterns, or feeling stuck in a cycle of isolation, the emotional toll is significant.
I’m a Harvard-trained psychiatrist specializing in personality dynamics, attachment trauma, and relational health. I help adults move from reactive chaos to intentional, steady connection.
How I Help You Break the Cycle
I integrate specialized psychotherapy with thoughtful medication management to address both the emotional and biological roots of relational distress.
Our Work Together Focuses On:
Mentalization (MBT): Learning to "slow down" and understand the thoughts and feelings behind your reactions—and theirs.
Attachment Healing: Resolving the "push-pull" dynamics and fears of abandonment that make relationships feel like a roller-coaster.
Boundaries & Self-Identity: Learning to be yourself without feeling responsible for managing everyone else's emotions.
Medication Management: Using targeted support to lower the baseline of anxiety and irritability, giving you the "breathing room" to heal.
Specialist Expertise
I provide a higher level of care for the most complex interpersonal dynamics, including:
Challenging Personalities: Navigating life with those who have BPD or high-conflict traits.
Complex Family Trauma: Healing from manipulative family-of-origin patterns.
Betrayal & Trust: Rebuilding after a breach of trust or chronic conflict.
People Pleasing: Breaking the cycle of "walking on eggshells" to keep the peace.
Why Choose This Practice?
Many therapists find BPD and complex trauma "difficult." As a specialist who has served on the faculty of Harvard Medical School and the staff at McLean Hospital, I offer a stable, expert container for your most intense relational challenges. My approach is warm, LGBTQ+ affirming, and focused on long-term change.
Getting Started
I offer in-person appointments in Newton and virtual sessions across Massachusetts and California. If you are ready to find a calmer baseline and healthier connections, I am here to help.