Dr. Elizabeth Willems, PsyD, Boston, MA

About Dr. Elizabeth Willems

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors

EMDR

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Multicultural

Culturally Sensitive

Psychodynamic

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Elizabeth Willems

Dr. Willems is a US licensed psychologist. She completed training at the Center for Multicultural Training in Psychology, Massachusetts Mental Health Center - a Harvard Medical School teaching affiliate, and Boston Medical Center. Prior to pursuing her doctoral degree in clinical psychology at Alliant International University in San Francisco, USA, she received a Master's degree in Intercultural Relations at Lesley University in Cambridge, USA. As a behavioral scientists, she became fascinated by how cultural background can contribute to individual development. Currently, she provides psychotherapy to adolescents and adults. She offers psychological evaluations to children and adults.

What should a new client know about working with you?

I take what is called an integrative approach to the work I do with clients in the office and via telehealth (video or phone sessions). Integrative therapy is comprised of a combination of various psychological theories. One of these is called psychodynamic therapy. Traditional psychodynamic therapists focus on helping the patient develop insight. I also includes aspects of what is called, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in my work with clients. CBT is applied to help people adjust their behavior and the ways they think about their experiences in order to ultimately improve the way they feel. Additionally, I use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR). During EMDR therapy, an accelerated learning process is stimulated hrough the incorporation of eye movements and other forms of rhythmic left-right (bilateral) stimulation (e.g., tones, taps, vibrations). In EMDR therapy sessions the clinician asks clients to focus on the traumatic memory while simultaneously experience bilateral stimulation (BLS). With this process, for many clients, the emotional intensity of the memory is reduced.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

A typical session depends on the type of therapy you would like. With talk therapy (psychodynamic) clients can enter the session and simply discuss how they have been feeling, and what they have been thinking or doing, an expansive process. CBT is more structures, upon entering the session clients identify a few specific topics they would like to discuss. They will learn different approaches to adjust unhelpful thoughts and begin behaviors that will begin to help them feel better. EMDR is a highly-structured therapy. I work with clients to create a specific plan to process past experiences and current challenges in the initial few sessions. Then, one by one incorporating feelings, thoughts, images, and somatization (physical expressions of emotion) the client reviews difficult expeirences until they are no longer upsetting.

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In-network insurances

Dr. Elizabeth Willems has +2 in-network plans.

Out-of-pocket fees and assistance

Initial session: $300 for 45 minutes

Ongoing session: $300 for 45 minutes

Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay

Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder

Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Women's Mental Health Issues

Anxiety Disorder

Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Office location

Dr. Elizabeth Willems, PsyD also offers online video visits for patients

Elizabeth A. Willems, PsyD

185 Devonshire St, Ste 902, Boston, MA 02110

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Education and background

Practice names

Elizabeth A. Willems, PsyD

Education and training

Alliant International University, PsyD in Clinical Psychology
Lesley University (Master's)

Professional memberships

American Psychological Association

NPI number

1144470154

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Frequently asked questions

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Is Dr. Elizabeth Willems accepting new patients?

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What practice does Dr. Elizabeth Willems work with?

Dr. Elizabeth Willems works with Elizabeth A. Willems, PsyD.

Where is Dr. Elizabeth Willems's office located?

Dr. Elizabeth Willems has 3 office locations, including in Boston and New Ashford, view full addresses on Dr. Willems's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Elizabeth Willems?

Dr. Elizabeth Willems frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, and Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Elizabeth Willems on their profile.