Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Mental Health Therapy in Boston
Nova Psychotherapy is a boutique private practice dedicated to helping clients achieve deeper self-understanding and improved mental health through personalized therapeutic relationships. Our team of independently licensed clinicians in Massachusetts specializes in evidence-based approaches including psychodynamic therapy, trauma-informed care, and cognitive behavioral techniques. With expertise in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions, we provide both individual therapy and clinical supervision services tailored to diverse populations.Our therapists bring extensive experience from community clinics, hospitals, and academic settings, offering sessions in person or virtually. We maintain in-network partnerships with major insurers while also providing transparent private pay options for accessible care.
Services
Individual Therapy
Clinical Supervision
Trauma-Informed Care
Psychodynamic Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Attachment Theory
Narrative Therapy
Mindfulness Practices
LGBTQ+ Support
Highlights and features
- We have therapists with over 20 years of clinical experience in mental health counseling
- Our team includes bilingual (English/Spanish and English/Portuguese) therapists for multicultural populations
- We accept BCBS, Aetna, and other PPO plans with out-of-network benefits
- Our clinicians maintain active participation in psychodynamic groups and professional conferences
- We offer flexible scheduling with morning, afternoon, and evening appointments available
Services
Individual Therapy
Personalized mental health treatment for adults addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions through evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Our licensed clinicians create tailored treatment plans using psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and trauma-informed techniques. Sessions focus on improving self-awareness, relationship patterns, and emotional regulation while maintaining a non-judgmental, supportive environment.
Clinical Supervision
Professional development for mental health clinicians through structured supervision sessions. Supervisors provide guidance on clinical cases, theoretical frameworks, and community-specific practices. Sessions focus on enhancing therapeutic skills, ethical decision-making, and cultural competence while meeting licensing board requirements for supervised practice hours.
Trauma-Informed Care
Specialized treatment for trauma survivors using evidence-based modalities like cognitive processing therapy and somatic approaches. Our clinicians address PTSD symptoms, complex trauma, and adverse life experiences while prioritizing safety and empowerment. Treatment integrates mindfulness techniques and grounding practices to help clients manage distress and develop coping strategies.
Psychodynamic Therapy
Long-term therapeutic approach exploring unconscious patterns and past experiences affecting current behavior. Sessions focus on developing self-awareness, understanding relationship dynamics, and resolving internal conflicts. This approach helps clients gain insight into emotional struggles and create lasting behavioral changes through consistent weekly sessions.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Structured, goal-oriented treatment addressing negative thought patterns and behaviors. Clinicians help clients identify cognitive distortions, develop coping strategies, and implement behavioral experiments. This evidence-based approach effectively treats anxiety, depression, and specific phobias through practical skill-building during weekly sessions.
People
Fabiana Casanova
Founder
Licensed Mental Health Counselor with expertise in psychodynamic therapy, treating anxiety, mood disorders, and multicultural issues. Bilingual in English/Spanish with experience in community clinics and private practice.
Breanne Schatzman
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Trauma-informed feminist therapist specializing in attachment issues and depression. Certified in cognitive processing therapy and motivational interviewing with community clinic experience treating adults of all ages.
Susan Chamandy
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
14-year veteran in mental health using psychodynamic and CBT approaches. Specializes in working with college students, LGBTQ clients, and creative professionals through psychodynamic and mindfulness techniques.
Audrianna Robinson
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Queer BIPOC therapist specializing in trauma and identity intersectionality. Provides safe space for exploring life transitions, family conflict, and relational issues through integrative therapeutic approaches.
Samantha Cronin
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Expressive arts therapist utilizing creative modalities and mindfulness practices. Specializes in trauma, addiction, and women's issues with experience in hospitals and private practice settings.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, and trauma-informed care using evidence-based approaches.
Do you accept insurance?
We are in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield and Aetna, and can process out-of-network claims for most PPO plans.
What are your session fees?
Private pay sessions cost $200 for individual therapy and $250 for clinical supervision, with insurance copays determined by your plan.
Are your therapists licensed?
All our clinicians hold independent licenses in Massachusetts including LMHC, LICSW, and Psychology licenses from their home countries.
Do you offer virtual sessions?
Yes, we provide both in-person and virtual therapy sessions to accommodate patient preferences and accessibility needs.
