

Navigating postpartum challenges is easier with Headway's Arlington network of warm, affirming providers trained in postpartum mental health. Access talk therapy and medication management support with flexible scheduling and insurance coverage that keeps your out-of-pocket costs low.
I have been practicing as a licensed therapist for 10 years and specialize in helping people reclaim their lives by healing from the pain of trauma, anxiety, and depression. I am trained as a clinical mental health counselor with additional specializations in play therapy and trauma focused work. I work with all populations from preteen into adulthood.
I’m Alison (Ali) Pugh, a Clinical Social Worker, USAF veteran, and mom of two. I help adults who are juggling work, family, caregiving, or major life changes that feel heavier than they look on the surface. If you’re feeling stretched thin, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next step, you’re in the right place. My style is calm, collaborative, and steady. There’s no pressure to have the perfect words.
Navigating life's challenges can feel overwhelming, especially when dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, or the transitions of motherhood. I'm Amanda Swartz, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C), dedicated to supporting women through these pivotal moments. Whether you're facing the emotional complexities of infertility, the adjustments of postpartum life, or the weight of past traumas, I bring both personal warmth and advanced clinical expertise to help you feel grounded, supported, and empowered.
I’m a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker providing therapy for teens and adults navigating stress, anxiety, burnout, identity concerns, and life transitions. Many of my clients come in feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like they’re just going through the motions while trying to keep everything together. I aim to create a space that feels supportive, grounded, and easy to open up in. My style is warm, real, and practical, and I focus on helping you feel more steady, understood, and clear about what comes next.
I am passionate about supporting clients who are looking to make changes in their life.
I have been in the field of Social Work for over 25 years. Over these years I have had the pleasure of working with adults and older adults dealing with everything from life transitions, depression, anxiety, and alcohol abuse to major mental illness and end of life issues. I enjoy using my educational and personal life experience to inform my practice.
I was born and raised in Brazil. When I was 16 years old I moved to Boston Massachusetts, where I discovered my passion for Mental Health. I graduated with a Bachelor of Science and a Master's degree focusing on Mental Health Counseling from Salem State University.
I have been working as a Counselor for the past 3 years, I have experience working with Individuals struggling with severe mental health issues and individuals looking to better understand themselves.
My name is Gerardine and I am a Clinical Mental Health counselor who works with adolescents and adults. I work with families who are looking to get back on the same page with clear communications, with clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, LGBQ+, trauma, addiction, and issues with self-esteem and self-acceptance. I have 10 years working in the substance use field with dual-diagnosis clients. I have experience at all levels of care. I also worked with adults at the inpatient level of care with comorbidity of substance abuse and mental health issues. I graduated from both Boston University with a B.A. in Accounting and Rivier University with an M.S. degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a concentration in Substance Use Disorders.
Are you tired of carrying the weight of everything on your own? Ready to stop feeling stuck and start creating meaningful change? I help adults navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, family challenges, OCD, health-related stress, sexual identity exploration, seasonal affective disorder, work stress, and major life transitions. You deserve a space where you feel genuinely heard, understood, and supported. Together, we'll uncover what's keeping you stuck, explore new perspectives, and develop practical strategies that help you move forward with greater confidence and clarity.
Following my Ph.D., I received four years of advanced postdoctoral training at the Austen Riggs Center in Stockbridge, MA. Working four times a week with clients suffering from severe personality, dissociative, and psychotic disorders gave me a profound respect for the human capacity to both suffer and heal as well as experience extreme vulnerability and resilience. Working with the most severely troubled allows me to work comfortably with a wide range of clients across the diagnostic spectrum.
I offer Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy to individuals seeking a deeper understanding of self. I help people build skills to overcome anxiety, depression and emotional overwhelm. I offer training in mindfulness, which emphasizes the importance of presence and curiosity in the healing process.
I have deep empathy and insight into exploring life’s deepest questions. Clients gain confidence and a sense of improved well-being by coming to understand themselves in a comfortable therapeutic setting. I work with diverse populations and clients beginning at young adulthood.
Life can look “fine” on the outside while still feeling overwhelming internally. Hi! I'm Mary and I am a Doctorally prepared nurse practitioner, mom and first responder wife. I have over nine years of experience supporting individuals through life’s most vulnerable moments and as a dual board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner, I take a thoughtful, whole-person approach to care.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood symptoms, and cognitive changes, often during periods of high stress or hormonal transition. My approach looks at the full picture including mental health, sleep, metabolism, and overall well-being to develop personalized treatment plans. I combine medication management with practical strategies to help you feel more balanced, focused, and in control.


Headway helps you find expert-guided support for every stage of motherhood — from finding the right therapist or psychiatrist, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Finding a postpartum therapist in Arlington, MA starts with identifying the type of support you need. Postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety are among the most common complications after childbirth, and a licensed provider with perinatal training can make a meaningful difference. Look for a therapist or psychiatrist who specializes in perinatal mental health care — this includes licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs), licensed mental health counselors (LMHCs), psychologists, and psychiatrists. On Headway, you can read detailed provider bios to learn about their approach, specialties, and experience before reaching out.
Therapy in the greater Boston area can be expensive, but using your in-network insurance benefits is one of the most reliable ways to reduce what you pay. On Headway, you can enter your insurance details to see estimated session costs before you book. Many patients pay as low as $0 per visit. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans, making it easier to find a postpartum specialist in Arlington who fits both your clinical needs and your budget.
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