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Laura Pelton-Sweet, Therapist

Laura Pelton-Sweet, MC, LMHC, Therapist in Newton, Massachusetts

Specialties:
Alcohol use Anxiety Drug/substance use Panic attacks Sexual trauma Stress management Trauma & PTSD +29
Ages Served
18-64
Manages Medications
No, provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance

About Laura Pelton-Sweet (She/Her)

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Laura Pelton-Sweet

Please call us at 617-332-4500 to schedule an appointment with Laura Pelton-Sweet.

See what our patients are saying about Laura Pelton-Sweet

I my counselor is very caring and listens as well as gives good solid suggestions for various situations that I’m dealing with. She also will keep it straight if your not handling a situation properly
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Mark T.

Mark T.

Jul 24, 2026
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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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Laura Pelton-Sweet, Therapist in Newton, Massachusetts

Laura Pelton-Sweet

Therapist in Newton, Massachusetts

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