Business Details
16 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapy Partner in Natick, MA
Since 2010, Aurora Counseling Associates has provided comprehensive mental health services to individuals, couples, and families in the MetroWest community. Our team of licensed clinicians specializes in addressing depression, anxiety, gender and sexuality issues, racial trauma, vocational challenges, and relationship conflicts through evidence-based modalities like CBT, ACT, and psychodynamic therapy. We offer both in-person and telehealth sessions, serving clients from early childhood through adulthood while collaborating with schools, medical providers, and other mental health professionals to ensure holistic care.Our clinicians bring decades of combined experience in trauma-informed care, play therapy, and culturally attuned counseling, with particular expertise in supporting Deaf/Hard of Hearing clients and LGBTQ+ communities. We maintain rigorous professional standards through continuous education and ethical practice, prioritizing client confidentiality and personalized treatment plans tailored to each individual's unique needs.
Services
Depression Therapy
Anxiety Treatment
Couples Counseling
Play Therapy
Telehealth Sessions
Trauma Recovery
Gender Identity Support
Parenting Guidance
Vocational Counseling
Addiction Recovery
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer specialized therapy for Deaf/Hard of Hearing clients with ASL services
- Our clinicians provide trauma-informed care for racial identity and social justice issues
- We maintain partnerships with local schools and medical providers for comprehensive care
- Our team includes experts in college transition and young adult independence support
- We offer both in-person and telehealth therapy options for Massachusetts residents
Services
Depression Therapy
Our depression therapy combines evidence-based approaches like CBT and psychodynamic counseling to address persistent sadness, loss of interest, and emotional distress. Clinicians create personalized treatment plans focusing on symptom management and root cause exploration. We support clients through life transitions, trauma recovery, and chronic mental health challenges while maintaining strict confidentiality and ethical standards.
Anxiety Treatment
Specialized anxiety treatment programs utilize ACT, mindfulness techniques, and cognitive restructuring to help clients manage panic attacks, generalized anxiety, and phobias. Our clinicians address workplace stress, social anxiety, and performance-related anxiety through structured therapy sessions. We emphasize skill-building for long-term symptom management and improved daily functioning.
Couples Counseling
Couples counseling focuses on improving communication patterns, resolving conflicts, and rebuilding trust in relationships. Our therapists address infidelity, intimacy issues, and life transitions affecting partnerships. Sessions incorporate emotionally focused therapy and Gottman method principles to strengthen emotional connections and develop healthier relationship dynamics.
Play Therapy
Certified play therapists use age-appropriate techniques to help children express emotions and process traumatic experiences. This approach addresses behavioral issues, anxiety, and social difficulties through structured therapeutic play activities. Parents receive guidance on supporting their child's emotional development and reinforcing positive changes at home.
Telehealth Sessions
Secure telehealth sessions provide accessible mental health care through encrypted video platforms. This service maintains the same therapeutic standards as in-person visits while offering flexibility for Massachusetts residents. Clinicians ensure continuity of care for clients facing transportation barriers, health concerns, or scheduling challenges through this convenient alternative.
People
Neil Glickman
Clinical Director
Dr. Glickman specializes in Deaf/Hard of Hearing client services and ASL therapy. With over 25 years of experience, he focuses on cognitive behavioral therapy and confidence-building techniques for adult clients.
Quinton Kakaley
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Quinton Kakaley provides anxiety and mood disorder treatment using CBT and ACT approaches. He specializes in men's mental health and vocational counseling for clients aged 15+ through both in-person and telehealth sessions.
Antonia Greenberg
Therapist
Antonia Greenberg offers psychodynamic therapy and play therapy for children aged 5-12 and adults. Her practice emphasizes secure therapeutic relationships and expressive arts therapies to address anxiety and family conflict.
Sophie Rosen
Counseling Specialist
Sophie Rosen specializes in trauma recovery and life transitions using psychodynamic and humanistic approaches. She provides culturally attuned therapy for all ages with a trauma-informed care framework.
Marcia Lowry
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Marcia Lowry focuses on college student mental health and chronic illness support. Using solution-focused and harm reduction approaches, she helps clients aged 16+ navigate midlife transitions and parental relationship challenges.
Questions
What therapy specialties do you offer?
We specialize in depression, anxiety, trauma recovery, couples counseling, play therapy, and gender identity support. Our clinicians also provide vocational counseling and telehealth sessions.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we accept Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Tufts, Harvard Pilgrim, and Optum/UBH plans. Please verify your specific coverage with our office staff.
Are telehealth sessions available?
We offer secure telehealth therapy for Massachusetts residents when clinically appropriate and covered by insurance or self-pay arrangements.
What age groups do you treat?
Our clinicians work with children as young as 3 years old through adults of all ages, including specialized services for college students and young adults.
Do you work with Deaf/Hard of Hearing clients?
Yes, we provide therapy services in ASL and English with clinicians specializing in Deaf community support and cultural competence.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Contact us through our website or call our office to discuss your needs and schedule an intake appointment with an available clinician.
