Welcome!

"Awareness may not diminish the enormity of our pain in all cicumstances. It does provide a bigger basket for tenderly holding and intimately knowing our suffering in any and all circumstances and that, it turns out, is transformative and healing."

-- Jon Kabat Zinn

Email me to schedule a free phone consultation.

I am Dr. Rachel Barbanel-Fried, a psychotherapist located in Newton Center. I work with adolescents and adults in individual, group, and family therapy. I relish working with array of concerns that people bring to therapy. I am trained to service clients with a wide variety of needs. I do, however, have some particular areas of focus in my work:

Improving personal and professional relationships
Creating positive relationships with food and your body
Exploring sexuality or sexual orientation issues
Strengthening couples communication skills and intimacy

Do you struggle from day to day? Do you find yourself constantly exhausted with worry or sadness? Has your work life taken over everything else? Is your partner preoccupied with something which leaves little space for your relationship? Is your child suffering with anxiety, depression, or behavioral difficulties? Would you like a more fulfilling, balanced life for yourself or a loved one? I can help you find solutions within yourself and feel better. I'm here to facilitate your journey towards living a life less cluttered with symptoms and filled with more contentment

I work with adolescents and adults struggling with depression, anxiety and relationship difficulties. I offer a warm, caring, non-judgmental atmosphere where we can work together towards a solution and ease your pain. I'm here to help you get started on the path towards feeling better. Please take a look at my website to read about my experience, style, services, and fees to determine if I am the right person to aid you at this juncture in your life then call me for an appointment and together we will guide your life in the direction of your choosing.

Please note, email is not a confidential form of communication, nor is it an appropriate medium for urgent or emergency messages. Email or phone contact with Dr. Rachel Barbanel-Fried does not constitute a psychotherapeutic relationship. In case of emergency, call your local emergency response services.