BACKBAY COUNSELING Saving relationships. Solving Problems. 1(617) 266-0422, Boston Couples Counseling

We are relationship experts.
We help couples solve problems. And we can help you.

Welcome to BackBayCounseling in Boston. We are board certified licensed psychologists that provide relationship therapy and counseling at our convenient BackBay, Boston location. We help couples and individuals to dramatically improve their relationships and lives. Helping you improve your relationship is our passion.

Dr. Gloria Spitalny, Ed.D, is a leading psychologist and expert on saving relationships and solving people problems. A board certified, licensed clinical psychologist, Dr. Gloria has helped individuals and couples save relationships and solve problems for over two decades. She developed her proprietary methods while serving on the psychology department faculty at Harvard Medical School. She trained therapists in the human sexuality & relationship program as a attending psychologist at McLeans Hospital and served as expert counsel to Massachusetts Judges on divorce proceedings. She looks forward to helping you.

mission/vision
My goal is to solve problems and save relationships. I am passionate and driven to help you preverse your relationship. I am committed to meeting your needs, solving your problems and increasing your happiness. I encourage you to become my next success story!

objectives
(1) to provide quality, comprehensive, specialty counseling for couples and individuals who want to work through the process of solving love, relationship and life problems. (2) to achieve your goals, improve your happiness and provide a learning and memorable experience.

philosophy
The problems that you are experiencing in your relationships are in fact common. And all too often, couples prematurely end their relationships without thinking ahead. Without realizing that they are likely to be in the same exact predicament as today. Yes, making a long-term relationship successful is hard work, but you can save yourself more pain and stress in the future by confronting your issues, patterns and approaches now. By learning the tools in a caring nurturing environment, we can begin to take steps to change behavioral and cognitive conflicts. And by learning new skills and adapting old habits, together, we can prepare to take your relationship to the next level. The work will be challenging but the results will help you enhance your relationships forever. Our therapy will begin with your objectives and end when we have achieved them.

approach
My therapy presents a model on how to develop a successful relationship. My therapy is focused; interactive, and structured to solve problems. I integrate cognitive (thoughts driving behavior) affective (emotions driving behavior) and behavioral (action driving behavior) approaches. Together, we will obtain success by using my proprietary Love Cycle system. This system is based on working with hundreds of clients helping them with their life and love struggles. In the process, my brand of therapy will teach you and your partner new skills and knowledge, including improved communication, romance, sex, trust, values and shared interests.

success factors
The most critical factors for successful counseling and psychotherapy are for the therapist to be able to accurately understand your feelings and concerns, have an accepting nonjudgmental attitude, and to be authentic, caring and real. The development of a positive, trusting relationship with the therapist is also critical. Other essential factors required are that each person is motivated to make changes.

recent client quote
"We celebrated our one year wedding anniversary and went to Aruba. Now we are looking forward to moving into our new home and getting ready for the baby. We couldn't be happier and we owe it all to you."

recent client email
"Dr. Gloria, I am pleased to tell you that she accepted my marriage proposal! Thank you for not giving up on us."

education/academic appointments:

Faculty Member, Psychology Department	Harvard Medical School
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Attending Psychologist	McLeans Hospital, Human Sexuality Program
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Bachelors in Arts (B.A.) Cum Laude	University of Pennsylvania
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Masters (M.Ed.) in Human Development	Tufts University
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Doctorate (Ed.D.) in Counseling Psychology	Boston University
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Bachelors in Arts (B.A.) Cum Laude	University of Pennsylvania
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Adjunct Faculty Member	Cambridge College
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Field Faculty Member	Antioch University

credentials/clinical experience:

Board Certified Licensed Psychologist	Board of Registration of Psychologists, Massachusetts
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Board Certified Health Service Provider	Board of Registration of Psychologists, Massachusetts
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Certified Specialist	Relationships, Communication, Sex, Trust, Divorce, Marriage, Eating Disorders, Hypnosis, Cognitive-behavioral, Organization Dynamics
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Expert Witness/Consultant to Middlesex Probate Judges on divorce, custody and visitation, "Guardian ad Liten"	Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Middlesex County Court
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Arbitrator	New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)
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Post Doctoral Fellowship	Life Involvement Institute
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Managing Partner	BackBay Counseling

next step: If you have additional questions, I am very happy to speak with you directly. You may call me @ (617)266-0422. Or our easy-to-use contact us feature allows you to communicate your specific needs here. Please note: Due to the high demand for our services, we are taking on new clients on a case by case basis. A fifteen minute conversation is required to book an appointment. Fill out the Request Appointment form and I will speak with you. Have an amazing day.


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