Elephant In The Room Counseling

01/01/2022

Infidelity is the ultimate betrayal. But does it have to be? Relationship therapist Esther Perel examines why people cheat, and unpacks why affairs are so traumatic: because they threaten our emotional security. In infidelity, she sees something unexpected — an expression of longing and loss. A mu...

11/24/2021

Yes!

The Massachusetts Senate unanimously approved a bill that would guarantee residents are eligible for annual mental health wellness exams.

08/05/2021

07/01/2021

We are excited to share that Linda Clossey, LICSW is joining our practice! Linda is a 1.5 Gen Korean American and has a lot of experience in outpatient and community settings. Linda’s areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, stress management, dealing with life transitions, acculturation issues, and issues of self-esteem. We are fortunate to have found Linda who shares similar values as ours. We look forward to expanding our services to the Asian community.

Linda Clossey Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

06/18/2021

Self care is important!

06/09/2021

In the days following the Atlanta spa shootings that left eight people dead, including six Asian women, clinical psychologist Aileen Lee broached the subject of the killings with her Asian American clients. It was hard to talk about. Her clients were frightened for their safety and the safety of the...

05/12/2021

Congratulations to one of our clinicians, April Tang, LCSW, for being invited to speak about anti-Asian hate and the shortage of Asian mental health services on NBC Boston! We feel honored to have such an amazing therapist in our practice.

The recent surge in anti-Asian hate is also triggering a demand for therapists in the Asian and Pacific Islander communities, but finding one, especially one who’s Asian, is proving difficult for many during the pandemic.

01/22/2021

There is a growing need for mental health care in the U.S. and with more need comes more demand for services. Yet there has long been a shortage of mental health providers and the current therapists are burning out supporting everyone. We need listen to their stories, as they are, after all, human.