Hi, I'm Yaffa. I'm a psychotherapist in Boston.
I am the owner of Ecotherapy Boston with big dreams to bring ecotherapy to the East Coast! Currently, I provide therapy outdoors and virtually to clients who are living with anxiety, depression, ADHD, fertility challenges, pregnancy, postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, parenting, and much more. No matter how big or small you feel the problem is that you are facing, I can help you through it - you do not need to manage this alone!
I discovered the field of ecotherapy in 2021 and never looked back, as I have seen how effective it can be for clients to move, to breathe fresh air, to notice nature around them and learn how to use gifts of nature in their lives. Meeting clients outside is so therapeutic and connecting to your natural surroundings can change your life. Join me on a walk in the woods and experience it for yourself!
My Services.
Walk and Talk Sessions
Sessions are typically held in the client's neighborhood or a local park and are 55 min. Sessions can be held while walking or sitting. Babies are welcome to come along.
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My rate for an hour-long in-person session in Newton is $200. For clients who live in the Greater Boston area and would like me to travel to them, my rate is $250 to account for the time and expenses related to my transportation.
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Telehealth
Sessions are 45-55 minutes, held over Zoom, and can be weekly, biweekly, or monthly based on the client's needs.
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My rate for remote professional services, including telehealth sessions, is $135-150/hour.
Support Groups
Sometimes a group is exactly what we need to feel supported and less alone in our experiences. I am currently offering a postpartum support group and a postpartum walking group through the Boston Birth Village.​
Clinical Supervision
I offer supervision for social work interns and LCSWs. I have been supervising interns for 4+ years and have been told that I am caring and attentive, and in tune with clinical issues.
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
I offer a therapeutic modality called Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), the use of ketamine as a complement to psychotherapy. I deliver KAP in my practice in partnership with an organization called Journey Clinical, which has a specialized medical team that determines eligibility for KAP, prescribes the ketamine, & supports us in monitoring outcomes. If you would like to explore the possibility of working with me on KAP, please e-mail me to discuss eligibility and next steps.
“The greener the setting, the more the relief.”
– Richard Louv
My Other Passion
Boston Birth Village was founded by my sister and I and we each have three kids, and we supported each other through our pregnancies and late nights awake with babies. We could not have managed without each other! We have a passion for creating a supportive community for parents in their journey through birth and postpartum. We strive to empower our clients through education and personalized care, to help parents feel empowered and confident in their parenting journey. With our family-based approach, we offer a true sense of community, and we believe that every parent deserves a village to support them.
Serving Boston and Surrounding Areas
Watertown, waltham, needham, brookline, brighton, cambridge, somerville, jamaica plain, west roxbury, dedham, newton, wellesley, natick, framingham
COMMUNITY
Boston Birth Village serves the Boston area and provides a place where expecting parents can feel supported, informed, and well-equipped to take on the challenges of childbirth and parenthood.
SUPPORT
We offer a variety of services such as community outreach, birth and postpartum doulas, childbirth classes, prenatal & postnatal Yoga, Just for Dads, and much more. Our team is comprised of experienced professionals who are dedicated to helping parents make informed choices and feel empowered.
EDUCATION
There is so much to learn about having a baby, and it can be overwhelming! The Birth Village is here to help with childbirth education, postpartum planning, and access to a network of experienced and trusted providers.
