Business Details
16 Years
experience
Compassionate Psychotherapy Services in Boston, MA
Dr. Julie Yeterian has dedicated her career to providing compassionate, evidence-based psychotherapy for individuals facing trauma, stress, chronic pain, and motivational challenges. With over 14 years of clinical experience since entering private practice in 2010, she combines her academic background from Suffolk University and clinical training at prestigious institutions like Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School to deliver personalized care. Her therapeutic approach integrates Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based practices, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Dr. Yeterian's expertise extends to specialized PTSD treatments and Pain Reprocessing Therapy for neuroplastic pain, informed by her research role at VA Connecticut Healthcare System. She has contributed to over 30 peer-reviewed publications, demonstrating her commitment to advancing mental health care through scientific rigor.Dr. Yeterian creates a welcoming environment where clients explore existential questions and align their lives with core values, offering telehealth services to Massachusetts residents. Her practice emphasizes collaborative treatment planning, beginning with 1-3 assessment sessions to ensure therapeutic alignment with each client's unique needs. By addressing both psychological and physical health components, she helps clients break cycles of chronic pain and emotional distress. Her work with veterans and trauma survivors underscores her ability to handle complex cases with sensitivity and expertise. Dr. Yeterian maintains transparency about payment options, providing receipts for insurance reimbursement and accepting FSA/HSA payments.
Services
Trauma Therapy
Chronic Pain Management
Motivational Interviewing
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer 14+ years of clinical experience in trauma and chronic pain treatment
- Our approach integrates evidence-based practices with personalized care
- We provide specialized PTSD treatments and Pain Reprocessing Therapy certification
- Our practice combines clinical research expertise with compassionate care
- We offer flexible telehealth sessions for Massachusetts residents
Services
Trauma Therapy
Specialized treatment for trauma and stress-related disorders, including PTSD. Utilizes evidence-based approaches like Prolonged Exposure and Cognitive Processing Therapy to address traumatic experiences from childhood or adulthood. Focuses on creating safety and meaning through therapeutic dialogue.
Chronic Pain Management
Mind-body approach for neuroplastic pain using Pain Reprocessing Therapy. Addresses psychological components of chronic pain through fear-pain cycle interventions. Combines medical history evaluation with brain-based pain reprocessing techniques to restore body comfort.
Motivational Interviewing
Client-centered approach to resolve ambivalence about change. Helps identify core values and activate inner motivation for positive behavioral shifts. Provides structured accountability for implementing lifestyle improvements aligned with personal values.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Evidence-based treatment focusing on thought-behavior connections. Addresses negative thought patterns and maladaptive behaviors through structured skill-building. Effective for anxiety, depression, and stress management through practical coping strategies.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Integrates mindfulness practices with psychotherapy to enhance present-moment awareness. Uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy techniques to develop psychological flexibility. Helps clients relate differently to painful thoughts and emotions.
People
Yeterian, Julie D PHD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Yeterian is a licensed clinical psychologist with 14 years of experience in trauma and chronic pain treatment. She completed her doctorate at Suffolk University and trained at Harvard Medical School and VA Boston Healthcare System. Certified in Pain Reprocessing Therapy, she combines clinical practice with research at VA Connecticut Healthcare System.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I integrate Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. For trauma, I use Prolonged Exposure and Cognitive Processing Therapy. Chronic pain treatment includes Pain Reprocessing Therapy.
Do you accept insurance?
My practice does not participate in insurance plans, but I provide receipts for out-of-network reimbursement. Many clients use FSA/HSA accounts to cover session costs. Please check your insurance benefits for out-of-network mental health coverage.
How does chronic pain therapy work?
My approach addresses neuroplastic pain through brain reprocessing techniques. We identify fear-pain cycles and retrain the nervous system using evidence-based mind-body interventions. This complements medical evaluations to address both psychological and physical aspects of chronic pain.
Are telehealth sessions available?
Yes, I offer telehealth sessions for Massachusetts residents. Virtual therapy provides convenient access to treatment from your home while maintaining the same evidence-based therapeutic approach as in-person sessions.
What happens in initial sessions?
The first 1-3 sessions focus on assessment and treatment planning. We'll discuss your concerns, explore therapy goals, and determine if our working relationship feels like a good fit before beginning structured treatment.
