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Therapist in Newton, Massachusetts Laura Pelton-Sweet, Therapist

Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)

Ages Served: 18-64

Appointments: In-office and Online

Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans

Laura Pelton-Sweet, Therapist

Laura Pelton-Sweet, MC, LMHC

Specializes In:

Alcohol use
Anxiety
Drug/substance use
Panic attacks
Sexual trauma
Stress management
Trauma & PTSD
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Laura is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who is blessed to love her work. Using creative expression and exploratory conversation, she has the honor of witnessing profound personal, relational, and professional growth. Laura has been licensed to practice counseling since 2006. Clients who respond well to Laura’s compassionate and relational style are often learning to cope with and heal challenges related to: anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, self-esteem and shame, relationship concerns, stress, career exploration and life transition, grief/loss, and issues specific to women. She makes use of mindfulness based approaches and therapeutic creative expression with adult clients of all backgrounds during a variety of life transitions.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Areas of Focus

Individual Therapy

Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.

  • Alcohol use
  • Anxiety
  • Drug/substance use
  • Panic attacks
  • Sexual trauma
  • Stress management
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body image
  • Career & relationships (mid-life)
  • Career & work issues
  • Chronic pain-related issues
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Domestic violence & abuse
  • Emotional abuse
  • Empty nesters
  • Focus, concentration & memory
  • Gambling
  • Gender identity
  • General relationship issues
  • Grief & loss
  • Hoarding
  • Intense mood changes
  • LGBTQ+
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Menopause & perimenopause
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Other addictive behaviors
  • Other women's health concerns
  • Parenthood
  • PMS & PMDD
  • Pornography/sexual behaviors
  • Premarital counseling
  • Self-esteem
  • Stress from ongoing health issues
  • Video game/internet

Languages

  • English

Education

  • University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing

FAQs

Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Laura Pelton-Sweet. You can also call 617-332-4500 to have someone assist you.

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See what our patients are saying about Laura Pelton-Sweet

The therapist are very caring & compassionate, always willing to listen! The psychiatrist are also good listeners and willing to discuss any/all questions you have about medication prescribed 😊
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Janice D.

Janice D.

Jun 08, 2025
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Laura is very intuitive, compassionate and helpful in her suggestions on handling situations. I would recommend her to anyone needing a therapist.
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Sheila S.

Sheila S.

Oct 16, 2024
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Laura is an amazing counselor - thoughtful, empathetic and insightful. Could not recommend her high enough.
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Paul C.

Paul C.

Dec 02, 2024
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Excellent experience
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