Licensed to practice in Massachusetts and accepts 23 insurances. Specializes in Addiction, Mood Disorders, Serious Mental Illness and 10 more.
(she/her)
I am a licensed mental health counselor specializing in helping adults struggling with problem-solving, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, PTSD /trauma, personality disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and substance use disorders. I believe in building a strong therapeutic alliance with empathy and genuineness. I have extensive experience collaborating with psychiatrists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners, assisting with the management of psychiatric medicines and medicines for addiction treatment when appropriate. I am fluent in Portuguese.
My approach is to build a therapeutic relationship based on respect, compassion, acceptance, kindness, and trust. I partner with my clients to explore the experiences and traumatic events that contribute to their life difficulties while promoting insight, personal growth, and healing.
By focusing on strengths and increasing self-awareness, my clients can explore behavior patterns and interpersonal dynamics in a safe environment free of judgment, where they can develop tools and life skills.
Other specialties
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Cash - $150 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
Amerihealth Administrators
Anthem
Arlo
Blue Benefit Administrators of Massachusetts (BBA)
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
Evernorth
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Tufts Health
Psychoeducation
AI Overview Psychoeducation: Info and support for mental illness -TAC Psychoeducation is a therapeutic intervention that provides information and support to help individuals and their families understand a mental health condition and learn effective coping strategies. It is often used alongside other treatments like CBT or medication.
Humanistic
Humanistic psychotherapy is a type of talk therapy that emphasizes self-exploration, self-acceptance, and personal growth by focusing on the individual's unique experiences and inherent worth. It's a holistic approach that views people as fundamentally good and driven to grow, aiming to help individuals find meaning and reach their full potential rather than solely focusing on diagnosing and "curing" specific disorders. Key principles include unconditional positive regard, empathy, and a focus on the "here and now".
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive-behavioral psychology is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on the connections among thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to help people change negative patterns and improve their mental health.
Psychodynamic
Psychodynamic psychotherapy is a form of talk therapy that explores how the unconscious mind and past experiences influence present feelings and behaviors. It is often seen as a process that takes time to produce results, focusing on deeper-level change rather than a quick fix for symptoms.
1 rating with written reviews
February 11, 2026
Espi is amazing! Very intelligent, authentic and clear on her communication.