OUR CLINICIANS

JULIA HALE, LICSW, ACT, (SHE/HER)

FOUNDER/OWNER AND PSYCHOTHERAPIST

My name is Julia and I am a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist with over 16 years experience helping clients overcome a wide range of developmental, psychological, and health-related disorders. I am licensed to practice in both Massachusetts and New York.

I received my BA in Psychology from the University of Vermont, and after several years in the field, continued on to earn a Masters in Social Work (MSW) Summa Cum Laude from New York University. As a graduate student, I received training and education in both outpatient and inpatient settings, holding internship positions at New York Methodist Hospital and the New York State Psychiatric Hospital at New York Presbyterian. During this time I received an award from the New York Office of Mental Health for my commitment to evidence based practice in the field.

Early in my career, I spent my days in New York City helping street homeless individuals living with mental illness achieve a better overall quality of life through various emotional wellness programs and supported housing opportunities. Since then, I have worked in various settings, including the outpatient psychiatry department at Mount Auburn Hospital, where I developed a deep appreciation for the close connections between physical and mental health and the challenges facing patients and their families.

Because I value life long learning and being up to date on the best treatment, I receive ongoing clinical case consultation and regularly attend continuing education opportunities. I completed and received a certificate in CBT from Boston University, and graduated from the International OCD Foundation's Advanced Behavior Therapy Training Institute. I also earned the distinction of Diplomate by the Academy of Cognitive Therapy after completing the rigorous certification process. I have also had extensive training and supervision surrounding Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

I regularly give presentations, provide training and consultation on OCD and related disorders. I enjoy a range of teaching opportunities such as speaking at conferences and providing supervision to newer clinicians in the field. I have a particular interest in the intersection of OCD and eating disorders. And after my own experience with post partum anxiety, I have developed a strong interest in perinatal OCD.

I have considerable experience working with high performers. Many of the individuals I work with are lawyers, engineers and those working at the big 5 consulting firms. I love working with women in academia and technology. I have a strong understanding of the challenges that come along with these industries and work with my clients on maintaining balance and emotional wellness in a landscape that doesn’t always support it.

I would describe my approach with clients as interactive and collaborative. I assume my clients are the experts of their mental health and I have an enormous amount of respect and admiration for their ability to show up each week with the willingness to do hard things. My practice is rooted in a combination of ERP, ACT and CBT. I am flexible and always open to feedback and learning new ways of approaching clinical concerns.

When I am not working, I enjoy outdoor activities such as skiing and running. I also love seeing live music and am sometimes known to travel far distances to catch a particular concert. I also enjoy spending time with my husband, toddler and Australian Shepherd “Stella” who is always keeping us on our toes.

Maria Rossiter, LCSW (she/her)

ASSOCIATE, PSYCHOTHERAPIST

My name is Maria and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and psychotherapist helping people improve their emotional, behavioral, and relational health to feel more aligned with the life they’d like to live. I am licensed in both Massachusetts and New York.

I received my Masters in Social Work (MSW) from Boston University. My clinical training focused on work with adult individuals utilizing a trauma-informed and person centered lens. I received training in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.

During my graduate program, I held an internship with the CUNY Language Immersion Program in New York working with a non-traditional, largely first generation, immigrant student population studying to access post-secondary education. I also held an internship at Baycove Human Services in Boston working with adults with severe and persistent mental illness working to increase independence and improve quality of life.

Following graduate school, I worked at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in the inpatient hospital setting providing clinical services to patients and families in psychiatric, medical, and surgical units. I also worked at a group practice in NYC providing holistic and evidence based treatment to adults experiencing a range of concerns. During this time, I received training in attachment theory, which is a framework that can help understand our relationships with others and our relational needs. I also received training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which is a somatic therapy that helps process anxiety and phobias, trauma, creative blocks, and memories stuck in the brain. 

I also have been trained in Exposure and Response Prevention for the treatment of OCD.

I have volunteer experience working with Gilda’s Club in NYC, an organization developed in honor of SNL’s Gilda Radner to support people with cancer, their family and friends. I am also part of Vibrant Emotional Health’s Crisis Emotional Care Team, where I have volunteered to deliver crisis intervention, counseling, and emotional support in the face of disaster.

 As a psychotherapist, my approach is collaborative and integrative, drawing on evidence based and somatic modalities to address the unique needs of the people I work with in an individualized way. In session, this can feel interactive, non-judgmental, and supportive. I have a deep appreciation for the connection between emotional and physical health as well as the strength that lives within each of us. I feel grateful to work alongside my clients in this way.

I currently work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, life transition challenges, perfectionism, and relationship issues. I also enjoy working with people who are impacted by specific phobias or past trauma.

I truly value and enjoy the experience of learning, whether that means advanced clinical training, a fun new recipe, or Greek language lessons.

CARA WEBER, LMHC, LPC (she/her)

ASSOCIATE, PSYCHOTHERAPIST

My name is Cara and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and psychotherapist. Throughout my clinical experience, I have treated a wide range of mental health issues with an emphasis on anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety, panic, simple phobias, social anxiety, agoraphobia), as well as OCD, perfectionism, and trichotillomania. My background and counseling concentrations also include addressing adult ADHD, executive functioning difficulties, somatic and mood disorders, stress, grief, and relationship challenges. In my current practice, I focus on adults, both individuals and couples. While I am informed by existential and attachment frameworks, I am a pragmatic and skill-building clinician who enlists evidence-based treatment strategies such as MI, CBT, ACT, ERP, SFT, Gottman Method, psychoeducation and mindfulness. I have pursued advanced professional training in these areas and have participated in multiple learning groups to further develop my expertise. I have also completed the BFRB training and received a certificate by the TLC Foundation (www.bfrb.org).

I first began my work in the field at McLean Hospital where I encountered the complexities of trauma and its effects on the brain and body. My focus on the mind-body connection continued in my health educator positions at Boston hospitals. I provided bedside support and promoted health behavior change among staff and patients at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Cambridge Health Alliance. In these settings, I facilitated health and wellness education groups, using motivational interviewing principles, stress management, and goal-oriented behavioral techniques. I had the opportunity to present to academic institutions on these subjects. In subsequent roles at the New England College of Optometry and Massachusetts General Hospital, I conducted clinical research, oversaw study protocols, and assisted with the interpretation of research results. I remain interested in research and its application to counseling psychology.

I earned a BA in Psychology from Hobart and William Smith Colleges. In addition, I hold an MFA in Creative Writing and a MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lesley University where I was a Counseling and Psychology Presidential Merit Scholar and graduated with highest distinction. While in training, I interned at an outpatient mental health center with adults across the lifespan. I completed a second internship at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Counseling Services, working with university students entering healthcare professions. Along with my graduate courses, I took part in a year-long specialized class examining existential philosophy and psychoanalytic theories. I am a 200-hour trained yoga teacher.

As a clinician, I look to collaborate with my clients and seek purposeful, effective approaches to life challenges. I am committed to combining compassion with science. As a perpetual learner, I engage in peer consultation and formal trainings to expand my clinical understanding and tools. I have cultivated a deep appreciation for the structures of the mind, the demonstrations of human behavior that are growth enhancing or self-limiting, and the ways in which an individual relates to their interior and exterior worlds. I have a particular interest in working with those whose anxiety or life experiences have led to avoidance as a psychological coping tool and compromise. I also counsel couples who are contending with communication or relationship impasses. My intention with clients is to understand their struggles and stuckness, clarify what is meaningful to them, and help them move towards personal goals through a path that builds confidence and equanimity, new templates of change, and a sound sense of self.

I am licensed in Massachusetts and Connecticut. In my free time, I enjoy tennis, dancing, yoga, weaving, being outdoors, and spending time with family and friends. I look forward to meeting you.

Jeff Adams, LMHC (he/him)

DIRECTOR OF INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT, PSYCHOTHERAPIST

My name is Jeff, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and psychotherapist. My work focuses on increasing one’s awareness of—and investment in—all aspects of their wellness: emotional, mental, physical, relational, and spiritual.

I view clinical work not through the lens of specific pathologies but rather as an evaluation of how one’s personality, coping skills, learned behaviors, lifestyle choices, avoided experiences, and relationships combine to either promote or impede overall wellness. I provide an eclectic blend of therapy informed by third-wave cognitive and behavioral modalities, relational work, insight-oriented approaches, and a broad understanding of health and wellness. Philosophically and clinically, I am influenced by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Buddhism, Western Mindfulness, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), relational dynamics, Existentialism, and Psychodynamics. The relationship between all pillars of wellness is paramount to my psychotherapeutic approach.

I specialize in helping people whose anxiety manifests as obsessions, compulsions, intrusive thoughts, avoidance, or perfectionism. My approach is also effective for depression, addictive behaviors, self-concept issues, and navigating difficult life transitions. In addition, I enjoy supporting those experiencing relational difficulties, romantic or sexual dissatisfaction, exploring non-traditional relationship structures, or working through men's issues. I work with many undergraduate and graduate students and am familiar with the lifestyle and unique challenges faced by these populations. I am also pleased to offer empathy and lived experience to those exploring the impacts of their Jewish ethnicity or upbringing.

After receiving my undergraduate degree in Human Development from Binghamton University, I spent a few years as a high school educator, focusing on wellness education, sex and sexuality education, mindfulness education, harm reduction, and relational wellness. This path led me to a greater interest in mental health counseling and the decision to obtain a Master of Education in Counseling from Boston University, where I completed a clinical internship at The Groton School, an independent residential school in Massachusetts for grades 8-12. During this experience, I received supervision in the use of ACT and ERP to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, phobias, perfectionism, academic stress, adjustment challenges, and depression.

After graduate school, I worked at Riverside Community Care’s Life Skills program in Somerville, a day treatment program for adolescents transitioning from psychiatric hospitalization back into their schools and communities. Following that, I became a counselor at Endicott College in Beverly, MA. These positions deepened my clinical experience across a wide range of presentations while strengthening my ability to work with individuals as members of larger relational networks—always focusing on access to resources, connections with peers and programming, and managing the demands of school, work, and life. I have been working with Soultality since January 2024 and am pleased to offer my services to adolescents, young adults, and emerging adults in the community and across Massachusetts.

In my free time, I am usually exercising (running, climbing, biking, jumping, crawling, lifting…), hitting up the movie theater, cooking big vegetarian feasts, brooding, dancing to techno, cleaning and organizing, or partying with friends.

Chioma OparA, MA (she/her)

ASSOCIATE, PSYCHOTHERAPIST

My name is Chioma (pronounced Chuh-ma), and I am a Mental Health Counselor passionate about supporting individuals as they navigate a wide range of mental health concerns, with a particular focus on trauma and its impact across the lifespan.

I earned my Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Boston College, where my clinical training emphasized integrated behavioral health. This experience deepened my appreciation for the connection between emotional and physiological well-being and shaped my commitment to making mental health care accessible, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive. I have worked collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams in medical settings, providing time-conscious and holistic care to diverse populations.

During my graduate studies, I served as an Integrated Behavioral Health clinician in Boston Medical Center’s general internal medicine department. There, I provided clinical care to adults of all ages, many of whom were navigating PTSD and complex trauma histories. I also completed an internship at Summer Stars, a non profit summer camp, where I partnered with psychologists and educators to promote social-emotional learning and healthy peer interactions in children aged 7-8 with ADHD and other emotional or behavioral challenges.

I received my B.A. in Psychology with a concentration in Health Psychology from the University of Massachusetts Lowell. My undergraduate years were shaped by hands-on experiences: volunteering at a sexual violence organization, working as a case manager at a detox facility, and conducting research in collaboration with Lowell Hospital and university faculty. These roles solidified my interest in anxiety and trauma-related presentations and fostered a lifelong curiosity about the ways we heal and grow.

As a therapist, I draw from feminist, psychodynamic, and cognitive behavioral approaches, tailoring my work to each individual’s needs. I value meaningful, collaborative therapeutic relationships and believe in exploring how our past informs the present while empowering clients to enact positive, sustainable change. I am dedicated to ongoing learning and regularly pursue continuing education to expand my clinical knowledge and skills.

I currently work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families experiencing anxiety, depression, specific phobias, PTSD, complex trauma, and challenges with emotional regulation and relationships. My approach is curious, nonjudgmental, and grounded in the belief that every person holds the capacity for resilience and growth.

Outside of my clinical work, I enjoy exercising, discovering new recipes, keeping up with movies and TV shows, and experimenting (mostly unsuccessfully) with baking.

Abigail Durant, MSW (she/her)

ASSOCIATE PSYCHOTHERAPIST

My name is Abi and I am have my Masters in Social Work. I work with children, adolescents, and adults across all age ranges who are navigating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), anxiety, depression, and related challenges. I specialize in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold-standard treatment for OCD, and I’m passionate about helping people break out of fear-based cycles and reconnect with a life rooted in clarity, self-trust, and purpose.

I earned my Master’s in Social Work from Simmons University in Boston, where I developed a strong foundation in clinical training, trauma-informed care, and values-based practice.

When working with children and adolescents, I focus on creating a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate space where young people feel both understood and empowered. I aim to build trust not only with the client, but with the broader support system—including caregivers—while respecting the individual identity and autonomy of the child or teen. I help young clients externalize OCD and anxiety, build emotional language, and begin practicing brave behavior in the face of fear and uncertainty. My work with this age group is collaborative, flexible, and grounded in a belief that young people are capable of meaningful growth when given the right tools and support.

With adults—including those in emerging adulthood, midlife, and later stages of life—I bring a direct, grounded, and relational approach to therapy. I support clients in navigating life transitions, examining long-held beliefs, exploring their values, and identifying meaningful goals. Whether you're moving through early adulthood, feeling the weight of shifting roles in midlife, or adjusting to identity and lifestyle changes later in life, I tailor therapy to your evolving needs and priorities. Together, we build skills for resilience, emotional flexibility, and deeper alignment with the life you want to live.

I began specializing in OCD during my time at McLean Hospital’s OCD Institute, where I supported individuals confronting some of the most complex and persistent forms of OCD. That experience shaped how I show up as a therapist today: focused, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based care. I also bring experience from a variety of clinical settings, including hospital-based social work at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and legal advocacy through the Committee for Public Counsel Services. Across all of these environments, I’ve worked with individuals facing high-stakes stressors like high-risk pregnancies, perinatal mood disorders, legal system involvement, and trauma. I have extensive experience supporting clients who have experienced trauma, and I approach this work with attunement, sensitivity, and a trauma-informed lens that prioritizes safety, empowerment, and choice throughout the therapeutic process.

I have a particular interest in supporting individuals who identify within the LGBTQ+ community, and I practice from a queer-affirming, identity-informed lens. I understand the unique ways that OCD, anxiety, depression, and perfectionism can intersect with questions of identity, self-worth, and belonging. Whether you're exploring your identity, managing the weight of social expectations, or just looking for a space where you don’t have to explain or defend who you are—I aim to create a therapeutic relationship that is affirming, safe, and centered on your voice and your values.

These experiences have given me a deep appreciation for the courage it takes to enter therapy and explore parts of your life that may feel overwhelming, shameful, or stuck. I work with clients managing intrusive thoughts, identity stress, major life transitions, high-functioning anxiety, and symptoms of depression. In addition to ERP, I integrate elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness to help clients build insight, flexibility, and momentum toward their value-driven life.

What drives my work is the belief that everyone deserves to live a life that reflects their deepest values—not just a life free of distress, but one filled with meaning, authenticity, and choice. Therapy is about reconnecting with what matters most and building a life worth showing up for.

Outside of the therapy room, I live out my own value-driven life by spending time reading, crocheting, and puzzling. I strive to stay connected within my community and can be found either celebrating someone’s achievements or enjoying new foods. Lately, I’ve been embracing a new challenge and source of joy: playing rugby. Whether I’m on the field, with a client, or curled up with a book, I try to approach life with curiosity, courage, and care.