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About the Practice

I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in private practice in Somerville, MA. My primary approaches are psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral. I strive to provide mental health treatment with an eye toward utilizing individual narratives as a source of strength and a mechanism for change.

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FAQs

I work with individuals and couples 18+.

I am not in-network with any insurance panels. If you have a PPO health insurance plan, your plan may reimburse for out-of-network services.

If you want to get reimbursed, I encourage you to check with your insurance company to see if you have out-of-network benefits first. I can send you a monthly superbill to submit for reimbursement.

Initial phone consults are free.

Individual Intake: $250
Individual Therapy, 50 minutes: $180

Couples Intake: $250
Couples Therapy, 50 minutes: $210

I maintain several appointment slots at a reduced rate for students. Please inquire for more details.

I provide both in-person and telehealth sessions.

I have trained in a number of modalities, but the the foundation for my practice comprises:

Background and Training

BA in Russian Area Studies
Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA

MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
William James College, Newton, MA
    Concentration: Health and Behavioral Medicine
    Practicum: McLean Hospital, Belmont, MA
    Internship: Edinburg Center, Lexington, MA

Fellowship in Adult Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
Boston Psychoanalytic Society and Institute (BPSI), Newton, MA

Currently a Fellow in Psychodynamic Couple & Family Institute of New England (PCFINE).

Ariel Axelrod, LMHC
Psychotherapist in private practice
2020 – Present

DCS Mental Health, Medford, MA
Outpatient Clinician (2018 – 2021)

Riverside Community Care, Dedham, MA
Outpatient Clinician, Lynnfield, MA (2017- 2019)
School Counselor, Kennedy Middle School, Woburn, MA (2017 – 2018)

 

MA Mental Health Counselors Assc. (MaMHCA), Foxboro, MA
2023 – Clinician Quality of Life Survey Cmte. Chair
2020 – Board Member
2020 – Home Study Cmte. Chair

Wierner, Daniel J, and Ariel Axelrod. The Rehearsals for Growth Reference Guide for Online and In-Person Enactments. Northampton, MA: Advanced Psychotherapies Press, 2023.

2024   Guest Lecture: Internet Addictions. Lynch School of Education and Human Development, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA

2020    Supervision of TeleMentalHealth via Remote/Virtual Platforms: A Panel Discussion. 34th Annual Conference, MaMHCA, Foxboro, MA

2019    Clinical Documentation: Finding the Golden Thread. Riverside Community Care, Dedham, MA

2019    Introduction to Incident Reports: How to Write Them and How They’re Used. Riverside Community Care, Dedham, MA

2016    Student Self-Organization. Counseling Writing Program, William James College, Newton, MA

2016    Research and Writing Concepts. Counseling Writing Program, William James College, Newton, MA

2016    Fall Safety: A CBT-Based Method for Falling Safely. Waverley Place, McLean Hospital, Belmont, MA

2022 Professional Service and Leadership Award, MaMHCA

2020 President’s Award, MaMHCA

2010 People’s Choice Award, Scientist-in-a-Box Competition, Biogen Idec Hemophilia

2008 Take5 Award, NEJM

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Massachusetts, license no. 11882, and Rhode Island, license no. 1431.

National Certified Counselor (NCC). license no. 944326.

Massachusetts Advanced Certified Clinical Supervisor (MACCS), certification no. 53.

NPI no. 1811424955.