Meet Our Practitioners

Sometimes life just gets in the way of remembering our true nature. I like helping people find their inner core—so they know who they are and are able to express themselves freely.

Life is not always easy, but there is a ground of truth that sustains and supports us when we know who we are. Old stories often hurt and pain informs what we see and what we do. Therapy can help us pause—taking note of when the story gets in the way of being present. Therapy can honor all the good work your internal system has done to get you here. Therapy can help unlock/unburden those places that came into being to guarantee your survival.

Together we can understand your current distress by seeing the wisdom of symptoms as your internal protection. Through therapy this wisdom can be better understood and integrated. Through an inquiry/discovery process we can work together to transform old habits and transform your life.

A little about me…

I obtained a Masters in Social Work from Columbia University twenty-five years ago and began my practice working with traumatized homeless families and individuals in NYC. I have been delighted with the wonderful opportunities which have come my way since then. These have included: psychotherapy with children and adults who have been abused; starting up and directing a substance abuse treatment program within a shelter for homeless women and their children; starting up and directing a mental health clinic in the Times Square area; and providing training and supervision for programs across the United States and Canada to increase staff capacity to work effectively with trauma and co-occurring disorders in an integrated way. I am excited to be part of the team at the Trauma Center at JRI in Boston, MA. For thirty years they have been at the forefront of providing treatment and conducting research to address the needs of children and adults who have experienced trauma. Again and again, over time, I have been moved by the courage of my clients in their journeys toward self-discovery and transformation. I value mutuality and collaboration in the therapeutic relationship and recognize the importance of a secure attachment in the work.

A faculty and board member at the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy, Tom Pedulla also maintains a private psychotherapy practice in Arlington, MA. Before starting a private practice, Tom trained in the Program for Psychotherapy at Cambridge Hospital and worked at the Lawrence Schiff Adult Day Treatment Center in Cambridge. He has been practicing mindfulness meditation for over 20 years, and has served on the board of directors at the Cambridge Insight Meditation Center. He is co-author of Sitting Together: Essential Skills for Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapy, and has been co-facilitating MBCT groups since 2007.

Licensed Acupuncturist with Masters of Science in Oriental Medicine and is nationally certified Diplomate in Acupuncture.  Our practitioners are  trained in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Japanese acupuncture and Orthopedic acupuncture.  Experience working with adult and pediatric population as well as expecting mothers.

I received a dual bachelor’s degree in Art Therapy and Studio Art with a minor in Psychology from Springfield College and a dual master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling and Expressive Art Therapy from Lesley University. During my academic career, I was given opportunities to complete five very different internships. Prior to entering Private Practice, I worked within a multitude of settings, with varying populations, including acute inpatient psychiatry, in-home therapy and an eating disorder focused partial hospitalization program. I took a brief hiatus from the clinical world and lived in Southeast Asia for over a year, where I gained Eastern perspectives to healing.  Additionally, I completed my Level 1 certification for EMDR and offer trauma focused treatment.

My therapeutic structure is solely based on individual needs. I strive to provide and teach skills to help strengthen client’s self-awareness, confidence and overall feelings of stability.

If you are new to treatment or looking to continue your journey with a fresh perspective, I am happy to offer a free phone consultation. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me at 781-570-3498 (call/text welcome) or via email.