Rachel Stanton, LICSW

What’s Love Got to Do with It? The challenging nature of intimacy after trauma | Counseling in Boston LLC

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What’s Love Got to Do with It? The challenging nature of intimacy after trauma | Counseling in Boston LLC Many people who reach out to me wanting to do trauma therapy do so because a partner is urging them to, their relationship is falling apart, intimacy is triggering, or feeling connected to others feels inexplicably difficult. Let’s explore why relationships can feel so challenging for people who h...

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Blog | Counseling in Boston LLC

Get ready for the winter by cozying up to a nice bowl of Slow-Cooker Shame Stew! My latest blog post features this delicious recipe - it’s eye-wateringly delicious! https://counselinginboston.com/blog/

Blog | Counseling in Boston LLC Trigger warning: This post makes light of shame. My intent is to validate and normalize people’s experiences of shame rather than to make fun in any way of people who are experiencing it. If you feel you may be triggered by my sarcasm please skip this post. As we prepare for the cold winter months...

EMDR | Counseling in Boston LLC

I've added information about EMDR (what is it? how does it work?) on my website. Check it out! https://counselinginboston.com/emdr/

EMDR | Counseling in Boston LLC EMDR I am a trained EMDR practitioner and I like to use this therapy to help people heal after bad things happen like sexual assault, abuse, losses, or other traumatic events. What is EMDR? Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) is one of the most effective and efficient forms of trauma-fo...

Blog | Counseling in Boston LLC

I’m excited to announce my new blog! I hope to cover information on sexual assault and other forms of trauma. Here is my first article on why it’s so hard for folx to label sexual assault for what it is. Let me know your thoughts - thanks! https://counselinginboston.com/blog/

Blog | Counseling in Boston LLC Please note: this article contains frank language about sexual assault which may be triggering to some readers. In my therapy office one of the most common questions I get asked directly or subtly is if I consider a client’s experience of sexual assault as sexual assault. The bolder clients will a...

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Delicious slow cooker shame stew recipe!

Are you a human? Are you considering therapy? Then this post is for you!

So excited to be getting this group going! We are looking for just a couple more participants.
Who: women/women-identifying folks who have experienced sexual harassment or assault in the work place.
When: Begins 8/7, Tuesdays at 8:00am
Where: Back Bay
Why: If it isn't obvious you aren't invited :)
Email me if interested: [email protected]

Pasta Shapes for the Depressed

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Are You Seeing a One-Size-Fits-All Therapist?

On the importance of flexibility:

Are You Seeing a One-Size-Fits-All Therapist? Make sure therapy fits your needs rather than your therapist's preferences.

Depression Looks Different to Everyone, So Here's What You Need to Know About It

My two cents on depression treatment.

Depression Looks Different to Everyone, So Here's What You Need to Know About It Find out how else depression manifests.

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#HealthAMA

Welcome! Check out my AMA on trauma and post me questions!

#HealthAMA Hope for Healing: I’m Rachel, a psychotherapist facilitating healing for those who have had painful or scary experiences. Ask me anything about trauma, recovery, or finding the right therapist for you!

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