I started seeing Marting in 2004 because I hated knowing that I was "mediocre"…read more I felt that if only I was more organized (I'm already fairly organized.) or more beautiful or smarter or more likable, then maybe I would be successful. I really didn't like myself. Martin was very helpful to me. Unlike other the therapists I'd tried before him, he didn't frequently ask "and how did that make you feel," something I have come to realize is the worst thing to ask a person who keeps a litany of negative thoughts about herself. Rather, he has an uncanny ability to take in lots of data (that is, my yack yack yack) and then help me see the big picture. He is a really good mirror. He also introduced some useful behavioral tools to me that have really helped me put life in perspective. As a result, I am managing my time better today. On the emotional front, I don't think somethings is wrong with me if I am not hilariously happy everyday. It is OK when I am sad, too. I forgive myself more than I use to and no longer "spiral" into a deep hole of self-loathing. I just live my life and enjoy the present. It feels really good to just be. Martin (and two other factors that I credit) played a large role in my new outlook on life. While I have not needed to meet with Martin in months, I will always be grateful for his guidance. Thanks, Theresa G., West Roxbury (December 2011) PS Please excuse typos -- ok, so I'm still anal. Oh well, just go with it ;-)

Kathy is awesome. She is still at this location but her number is below. I highly recommend her…read moreservices! http://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/name/Kathleen_Sugrue_LMHC,CADAC_Brookline_Massachusetts_32520 Kathleen Sugrue is a counselor at 1674 Beacon Street, 2nd floor Brookline, MA and provides general counseling services. Please call Kathleen Sugrue at (617) 842-4311 to schedule an appointment in Brookline, MA and get information about the counseling services offered.

We've been using a profoundly helpful SW for couples counseling for 20 years off/on...and for…read morebetter or worse, we're still married. LOL, she sets a good example of different approaches to each partner's communication and psy. issues of compatibility/incompatibility, not as a People's Divorce Court (or stay in troubled marriage, but as a true listener and focus-er!

My son was a client of Riverside. He ran away over the summer. An alert was put out by his…read morehospital. The Riverside therapist misread it and sent me a message assuming he was found at a hospital. I immediately alert authorities. We ran around looking at all hospitals and ultimately another therapist from Boston childrens realized they misread the alert and caused unnecessary stress to a desperate mother. Fast forward to 6 months later after he is found. We're swimming in state services and overwhelmed. Signing countless releases Riverside just added to the noise. The day of my sons 1st appointment since running away 6 months ago i get a phone call from the admin saying his insurance expired. I know his masshealth is fine. I'm at work and can't talk so I thank her to end the call. I guess she wanted more of a response in the moment because she went ahead and told the panicky therapist I had cancelled services. I had recently cancelled a different bundle of services and not this therapist it was a different service. So I get another frantic phone call from the therapist asking if I'm cancelling my sons appointment she needs to be sure that the admin had said I cancelled. I've never seen a provider get involved in hiking disputes and I've never seen a billing dept relay to a provider an appointment is cancelled if the client never canceled the appointment personally. All just disorganized and passive aggressive. In any case this therapist is because the previous therapist moved away and we had to transfer. Before she left she informed me she didn't feel my son was getting much from the services and more than once suggested we end the service. So it's not like he'll be missing much. Usually people get a referral to work with Riverside we once had a therapeutic mentor that had no clue what they were doing and causing my son distress out in the community. I'd find other services I had a very sloppy experience with Riverside

David is a thoughtful, caring therapist. He knows how to help you work on yourself and feel like…read moreyou've accomplished something, even if it's a small win. I've always felt our time together is time well spent. Meeting via video has been a lifesaver for me. I highly recommend David!

From the owner: My name is David Poles and I am the owner of Newton Counseling Center. I offer both individual and…read morecouples counseling, teaching my clients how to be more relational. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor since 2004, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor since 2003 and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor in Massachusetts since 2008. The following is the current scope of my services: Individual psychotherapy for both adolescents and adult males Family meetings, providing psycho-education regarding codependency, enabling and having healthy boundaries with loved ones with addictions Couples counseling

This Neuro feedback was very expensive and resulted in no improvement of any aspect of my…read moredaughters brain injury. The Dr spent a lot of time testing in the beginning and showing the results of the tests but there were no plans to retest at the end if 20 sessions. The only thing that was repeated was a very subjective and unreliable survey rating aspects of her symptoms on a scale of 1-5. Dr Ross was sure that my daughters speech had improved when it was clear to all of us that it was no different or even worse that day. This was a huge waste of thousands of dollars.

This is an update to my previous review. I am about 20ish neurofeedback session in. I have found…read morethe fight/flight/freeze responses I had grown so used to lessening, which is what I had hoped for in starting the process. It took my brain a while, so be patient if you don't see instant results. Dr. Ross continues to be engaging and helpful in our discussions and check-ins. It is clear to me she cares about her clients and is passionate about the work she does (as is everyone in the office). The staff are kind and it is clear they care about each other and the clients. The office is a little hard to find if you are using the googlemaps phone app. You should look for the driveway close to the train tracks then go to the left and down. There are designated parking spots.

Sirry is truly gifted. She is easy to talk to, very welcoming, and generous with her time. Her…read morereadings have been really thought provoking and comforting. I've recommended her to others, and would continue to do so.

Sirry is a wonder to me. Because of my age I have had the pleasure of sitting with several gifted…read morepeople. I found Sirry to be the most on point and helped me begin to understand some past issues. I'm still processing! She is a gift!!!! I would not hesitate to recommend her!