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Welcome!

Welcome to Aurora Counseling Associates, LLC! We are proud to serve the Natick community since 2010.

Our clinician specialties include:

Depression, Anxiety and Mood Issues

Gender and Sexuality

Deaf People/Families and ASL

Services in ASL and English

Racial Identity/Racial Trauma/Social Justice

Vocational Therapy

Play Therapy

Post-Concussive Work

College Stress, Transition and Success

Young Adult Independence

School and Home Behavior

Special Needs and Autism

Parenting and Family Conflict

Divorce and Family/Stepfamily Transition

Couples Communication and Infidelity

"Healing begins where the wound was made."
- Alice Walker -

We provide outpatient therapy to children, teens, adults, couples and families, both in person and via Telehealth.

We accept Blue Cross/Blue Shield plans, Tufts, Tufts Public Plans, Harvard Pilgrim, and Plans under the Optum/UBH Umbrella

We serve communities throughout the MetroWest including Ashland, Framingham, Holliston, Hopkinton, Natick, Sherborn, Southborough, Sudbury, Wayland and Westborough.

Please contact us about finding a clinician who is right for your needs!

Please know that any of our providers may or may not be accepting new clients. Please call for info on specific providers or contact the provider directly as listed on the "Our Providers" page.

 

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About Aurora Counseling Associates, LLC    

Whether it's managing your anxiety or depression, parenting your children through school, home or family transition issues, discovering the relationship between mind and body, improving your relationship or addressing other life issues that bring you to therapy, we'll try to help you find the clinician who's right for you or your family member. Call or e-mail us for an intake appointment.

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  • Neil Glickman, Ph.D

    “Watch your thoughts, they become your words; watch your words, they become your actions; watch your actions, they become your habits; watch your habits, they become your character; watch your character, for it becomes your destiny” -unknown Specialties: Deaf/Hard of hearing clients, ASL, all sexual orientations Ages Seen: 18+ Philosophy and Strategies: CBT, confidence boosting, Read more

  • Marcia Lowry, LMHC

    “There is another world, but it is in this one” -W.B. Yeats Specialties: college students, parents, chronic illness, parental relationships, alcohol use disorder, learning/physical disabilities, women in midlife transitions Ages Seen: 16+ Philosophy and Strategies: CBT, solution focused, harm reduction, relational approaches Marcia (She/Her) works with teens 16 and older, as well as young adults Read more

  • Quinton Kakaley, LMHC

    “Sometimes, even to live is an act of courage.” – Lucius Annaeus Seneca Specialties: Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Vocational/Work issues, Relationship Conflict, Men’s Mental Health Ages Seen: 15+ Philosophy and Strategies: CBT, ACT, mindfulness   Quinton (he/him) enjoys working with people 15 and over experiencing challenges around work, mood, anxiety, interpersonal conflict, grief, and attachment. His Read more

  • Ben Levenson, MA

    Clients Seen: Ages 12+ Ben Levenson is a therapist who believes in the power of conversation to foster insight, healing, and growth. He helps clients discover new ways to express emotions and thoughts while creating opportunities to strengthen and repair relationships. Drawing from his experience working with both adults and adolescents, Ben has a special Read more

  • Sloane Leach, LCSW

    Specialties: Trauma, Neuroscience, Comorbidity, Life Transitions, Grief/Loss Ages Seen: 0- 25 Philosophy and Strategies: CBT, Solution Focused, DBT, Play Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Art Therapy Sloane (she/her) is a therapist currently seeing primarily children, adolescents, families, and young adults. She brings a compassionate, strengths-based approach to her work, helping young clients manage challenges such as anxiety, Read more

  • Allie Giza, LICSW

    Specialties: LGBTQ+ clients, depression, anxiety, chronic medical issues, medical trauma, grief/loss, life transitions Ages Seen: 18+, young adults and adults Philosophy and Strategies: Strength-Based, Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Somatic Techniques, Solution Focused Brief Treatment Allie works with adults (18+) at different stages of life, supporting them through a wide range of experiences. She identifies Read more

  • Nana Park, MA

    Clients Seen: Ages 13 and up Nana explains “Psychoanalysis is a type of therapy that helps people understand how their hidden thoughts, feelings, and past experiences influence the way they think, feel, and act today”. Nana Park provides compassionate and culturally attuned therapy for individuals and couples navigating life’s challenges. Her areas of clinical interest Read more

  • Antonia Greenberg, MA

    Specialties: anxiety, depression, family/relationship issues Ages Seen: 5 – 12, young adults and adults Philosophy and Strategies: With a focus on psychodynamic therapy, Antonia also utilizes therapeutic approaches including play therapy and expressive arts therapies. Antonia believes in the importance of fostering a secure, trusting, therapeutic relationship. She views therapy as a collaborative process which Read more

  • Ruth Hanning, LMHC

    “We are stronger, gentler, more resilient, and more beautiful than any of us imagine.” – Mark Nepo Specialties: children and family work, parenting skills and support, trauma work, anxiety, depression, addiction and recovery Ages Seen: 3 – 12, young adults, adults, parents and families Philosophy and Strategies: play therapy, mind/body and somatic strategies, strength-based, motivational Read more

  • Courtney Johnson, MA

    Specialties: Demographically diverse and marginalized, destigmatization Ages Treated: 6 to Adulthood Modalities: CBT, DBT, Play Therapy, Somatic Techniques, Trauma Focused, Strength Based, Psychodynamic Courtney (she/her) is a trauma-informed clinician with a strong background in child and family therapy. She is currently seeing children, adolescents, and families, and is passionate about creating a safe and supportive Read more

  • Mary Patricia (MP) Reed

    Specialties: Somatic, Movement-Based Therapy, DBT, and Growth Mindset Integration Ages Treated: 3years old to Adulthood Modalities: DBT, Play Based Therapies, Somatic Approaches, Movement-Based Therapy Mary Patricia (“MP”) Reed is a prelicensed clinician who brings years of experience working with children, teens, and families in both clinical and educational settings. Before entering the mental health field, MP served Read more

  • Maryam Rahmani, MA

    Specialties: Trauma, Couples, Anxiety, Depression Maryam (she/her) draws from a variety of therapeutic approaches but identifies most strongly with the person-centered approach, tailoring her work to meet the unique needs of each client. She believes deeply in the importance of building a strong therapeutic alliance and providing a safe, supportive environment where clients can feel Read more