<h2>Ariel Axelrod, LMHC</h2>		
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		<h2 style="text-align: center;">About the Practice</h2><p>Sometimes the problems that lead us to seek therapy are not as clear cut as what sends us to a medical specialist. If you are struggling with your relationship with yourself, others, or the world around you, we can help you achieve your goals.</p><p>Compassion and openmindedness comprise the foundation of all therapeutic work. Our practice is open to people of all nationalities, ethnicities, genders, and orientations. Please reach out if you have any questions.</p>		
		<h2 style="text-align: center;">The Team</h2>		
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		<p>Ariel graduated Wellesley College with a BA in Russian Area Studies and proceeded to embark on a 10-year career in marketing and publishing. She returned to school for her MA in counseling and behavioral medicine and now leverages her experience managing and teaching writers, editors, and students to help her present clients find ways to revise life narratives.</p>		
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												<a href="">Learn more about Ariel's background and expertise</a>
					<p><strong>Professional Licenses and Certifications</strong></p><ul><li>Licensed mental health counselor in Massachusetts (license no. 11882)</li><li>Licensed mental health counselor in Rhode Island (license no. 01431)</li><li>National certified counselor (NCC), cert no. 944326</li></ul><p><strong>Education</strong></p><ul><li>MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Concentration in Health and Behavioral Medicine, William James College</li><li>BA in Russian Area Studies, Wellesley College</li></ul><p><strong>Clinical Training</strong></p><ul><li>Masters Internship: CBFS Team, Edinburg Center, Lexington, MA</li><li>Masters Practicum: Waverley Place, McLean Hospital, Belmont, MA</li><li>Supervised Mediation Placement: Newton District Court, Newton, MA</li></ul><p><strong>Professional Associations</strong></p><ul><li>Massachusetts Mental Health Counselors Association</li></ul>
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			<h3>Kevin Chen, MBA</h3>		
		<p>Kevin will be joining the practice part-time as a supervised clinician in the summer of 2023. Kevin retired from the police force a decade ago and graduated Fisher College with a BA in criminal justice and MBA in strategic leadership. He is currently a student in forensic counseling at William James College, specializing in group and individual work with first responders and law enforcement and substance use. He is also fluent in Mandarin Chinese.</p>		
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												<a href="">Learn more about Kevin's background and expertise</a>
					<p><strong>Education</strong></p><ul><li>MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Concentration in Forensic Counseling, William James College, expected graduation: May 2023</li><li>MBA in Strategic Leadership, Fisher College</li><li>BA in Criminal Justice, Fisher College</li></ul><p><strong>Clinical Training</strong></p><ul><li>Masters Internship: Clinically Stabilization Service, Dimock Center, Boston, MA (in process)</li><li>Masters Practicum: Acute Treatment Service, Dimock Center, Boston MA</li></ul><p><strong>Professional Associations</strong></p><ul><li>Massachusetts Mental Health Counselors Association</li></ul>
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			<h3>Yahu</h3>		
		<p>Yahu is an occasional guest on telehealth sessions. He brings to the practice over a decade's worth of expertise in cat naps, artistic kibble displays, and healthy eating (especially house plants).</p><p> </p><h6>Copyright 2023. All rights reserved.</h6>