Is individual therapy right for me?

If you feel stuck, unhappy, anxious, overwhelmed, lonely, depressed, or stressed and want to feel better about yourself and your relationships, individual therapy can help. A free consultation is a good way to decide whether it’s the right next step.

What happens in a session?

We’ll talk about what brought you in, what’s working and what isn’t, and the patterns you notice. From there we build tools you can use in real time while we explore the emotions, relational dynamics, nervous-system responses, and past experiences shaping how you relate to yourself and others.

How long does this process take?

Most people notice a reduction in symptoms within 10–12 sessions, though everyone moves at their own pace. After symptom relief, the goal is lasting change in how you feel, think, and behave.

Do you offer virtual sessions?

Because this work is depth-oriented, I offer online sessions only after we’ve worked together in person for a while. That foundation makes the occasional virtual session far more effective.

Do you accept insurance?

I’m out-of-network for most insurance companies, so sessions are paid out of pocket and I provide a superbill on request that you can submit for possible reimbursement.

In-Person Therapy in Lexington, MA

Individual Therapy for Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, and Childhood Emotional Neglect

I help individuals move past feeling stuck, anxious and overwhelmed, toward a life that feels fuller and more authentic.

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Do You Find Yourself…

Worrying all the time? Easily overwhelmed?

Wound up or on edge most of the time?

Dissatisfied with your life or have a hollow, emptiness inside?

Struggling to say no and putting others’ needs first?

Frustrated or annoyed with people over little things?

Having difficulty naming your emotions?

Lacking energy and motivation? Not as interested in the things you used to enjoy?

Having conflicts with family members that don’t get resolved?

Thinking negative, critical internal self dialogues?

You don’t have to figure this out on your own

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What is Individual Therapy?

Individual therapy (with a depth oriented focus) helps you get symptom relief, increase self awareness and insight and understand underlying patterns that drive your behaviors.

This multi-tiered approach is designed to allow lasting change to happen at a deeper emotional level, rather than just an intellectual one.

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Common Challenges I Help With

Feeling overwhelmed or exhausted all the time

Trouble identifying or managing emotional reactions to situations and people

Loss of motivation or interest

Putting others’ needs first, at your own expense

Low self-worth and not feeling good enough

Poor communication

Unfulfilling relationships

Conflicts with family members

Critical inner voice

These challenges are common and can be addressed in therapy.

How Individual Therapy Can Help

✓ Feel more intentional and in control of your life

✓ Identify and process your emotions

✓ Actively engage in life and feel more motivated

✓ Develop healthier boundaries

✓ Build self-esteem and stronger self-care

✓ Improve how you communicate

✓ Build healthier relationships

✓ Gain clarity about yourself and what you need to feel content

My goal is to help you create meaningful, lasting change.

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My Approach to Individual Therapy

I use evidence-based approaches, including psychodynamic and attachment -based talk therapy, some CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and AF-EMDR. The combination is designed to help you identify behaviors, thoughts, and emotions that keep you stuck, along with their origins.

Together we name the thoughts, feelings and behaviors that you want to improve. We form ideas on how to communicate and act differently while, at the same time, we develop a deep level of insight and understanding. This particular combination supports meaningful, lasting change.

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Modalities & Specialties

Depth-Oriented Talk Therapy

Depth Oriented Talk therapy is based on psychodynamic and attachment theory and combines tools from Cognitive Behavioral Theory and Positive Psychology. These combinations form a cohesive supportive therapy for both immediate relief and lasting change.

AF-EMDR (Attachment Focused Eye Movement Desensitization Response)

AF-EMDR is a specialized type of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. It is specifically designed to heal relational and developmental trauma—such as childhood abuse, childhood emotional neglect (CEN), abandonment, or inconsistent caregiving—that impacts a person’s ability to form a healthy sense of self and relationships.

Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN)

Focused work for individuals navigating symptoms of childhood emotional neglect (CEN) such as judging yourself more harshly than you judge others, feeling empty inside, feeling irritable or unhappy for no apparent reason, and more.

What to Expect

Session length: 55 minutes

Format: In-person in Lexington, MA with occasional virtual

Frequency: Weekly

Insurance: Out-of-network with superbill provided

I’ll guide you through the process and help you get started.

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Danielle DeTora, Psy.D.