Dr. Vermilyea is the director of CBTA and has been a practicing psychologist for over 30 years and is an expert in cognitive behavioral therapy and behavioral therapy. His specialties cover a broad range, including but not limited to cognitive and behavioral treatments for all types of anxiety, phobias, and depression. Dr. Vermilyea works primarily with adults 18 years old and up.

He trained at McLean hospital and worked on call at several hospital emergency rooms. Dr. Vermilyea had been a Clinical Instructor at the Harvard Medical School where he supervised interns and residents. He has supervised post-doctoral students through Boston University and through Tufts Medical School. He was a senior psychologist and assistant to the chairman of Lahey Clinic’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine. His graduate training included studying with some of the world’s preeminent researcher-clinicians in the fields of anxiety disorders and depression. He has been licensed in Massachusetts as a psychologist and health service provider since 1987.

• Board Certified in Clinical Psychology
• American Board of Professional Psychology #4604 (1996)
• Licensed Psychologist Massachusetts #4233 (1987)

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Dr. Harakas is a licensed clinical psychologist with training in cognitive-behavioral therapy and with a specialization in health psychology and primary care behavioral health. He has been with CBT Associates, LLC since 2013. He has extensive experience in helping clients and their caregivers cope with medical conditions and the emotional problems that often accompany medical problems. He regularly works with adolescents and adults with issues related to: depression, anxiety and phobias, including school refusal, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), high-functioning autism (Asperger’s), trauma and PTSD, coping with chronic illness, career issues, work-related anxiety and stress, and couples or marital difficulties. A U.S. citizen who has also lived in the U.K. and Greece, Dr. Harakas appreciates the role culture plays in our daily lives and works with clients with diverse backgrounds. He also provides psychotherapy in Greek.

Dr. Harakas holds an undergraduate degree with a double major in Psychology and Marketing from the American College of Greece, a Masters of Science (MSc) degree in Applied Psychology from the University of Surrey in the U.K., and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Arizona State University. He completed his postdoctoral fellowship in Primary Care Behavioral Health at the Veterans Affairs hospital in Bedford, MA, and has also completed the University of Massachusetts Family Medicine program’s Certificate in Primary Care Behavioral Health.

Dr. Harakas’ clinical training includes positions in outpatient psychotherapy, university student health, family medicine and primary care, spinal cord injury, and various departments within hospitals. He has specific experience working with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue patients and with veterans and their families. As a clinician, Dr. Harakas believes in establishing a strong therapeutic relationship based on trust and respect and adopts a collaborative approach with clients. He incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and emotion-focused perspectives. As a researcher, Dr. Harakas has experience and publications in the areas of chronic pain, smoking cessation, and motivational interviewing. As a psychologist with an academic background in marketing, an MBA in leadership and transformational change, interests in consulting psychology, and work experience in leadership development, Dr. Harakas is uniquely positioned to understand the challenges faced by business professionals and executives.

• Licensed Psychologist Massachusetts #9635

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Dr. Weinstein is a licensed clinical psychologist. She enjoys working with adults who are struggling with issues such as OCD, emetophobia, panic disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder as well as personal growth and spiritual development and issues related to self-esteem, self-care, and empowerment.

Dr. Weinstein received her undergraduate degree with a major in psychology from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. She received a Master’s Degree in clinical practices and her Psy.D. from the Graduate Institute of Professional Psychology at the University of Hartford. She did her internship at Stoney Brook Counseling Center in Chelmsford, MA and her postdoctoral hours were completed at Seven Hills Behavioral Health in New Bedford, MA.

Dr. Weinstein has had clinical training in various outpatient settings including college counseling and community mental health centers. She has experience treating those suffering from a wide variety of mental health issues. She has worked with people of varying ethnic backgrounds and socioeconomic groups and appreciates diversity. Dr. Weinstein has been involved with research projects at Yale University and the University of Hartford and has been a guest lecturer at the University of Hartford and Curry College. Clinically, Dr. Weinstein blends CBT and ERP with other techniques such as mindfulness/ meditation and solution-focused therapy. She believes in building a strong therapeutic alliance with an emphasis on collaboration and values helping people to reach their highest potential.

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Dr. Stern is a licensed clinical psychologist who works with adolescents and adults. She treats anxiety and mood disorders, including obsessive-compulsive disorder, social anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and depression. She also works with clients seeking effective ways to cope with stressors, including life transitions, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, and grief/loss.

Dr. Stern has a strong background in clinical and developmental psychology, as well as pediatric neuropsychology. She received a B.A. in Psychology from Pomona College and a Ph.D. in Clinical Child Psychology from the University of Missouri-Columbia. During her pre-doctoral internship at the University of Washington, she worked with children and adolescents with diverse diagnoses in an inpatient psychiatric setting at Seattle Children's Hospital and at outpatient clinics. Dr. Stern completed a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in pediatric neuropsychology at Children's Evaluation Center (now NESCA) in Newton, MA.

Dr. Stern has spent much of her career supporting families. Early on, Dr. Stern provided consultation and outpatient therapy in a community mental health clinic. Later in private practice, Dr. Stern conducted neuropsychological evaluations with students school-aged through college, specializing in the complex interplay of ADHD and learning disabilities with anxiety and mood disorders.

At the start of therapy, Dr. Stern assesses clients' unique strengths and challenges. She works collaboratively with clients to develop treatment goals. For teens, there may be parent consultation and/or family sessions in addition to individual work. Drawing upon cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), she helps clients understand the link between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and explores ways in which past experiences influence current reactions to stress. Her approach is flexible and depends on the needs of each individual. In addition to CBT, she may bring in tools from acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness, family systems theory, motivational interviewing, and narrative principles.

Dr. Stern strives to develop a warm therapeutic relationship with clients and to provide a safe space that allows for growth and change.

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