About
Dr. Urbano is a founding partner and the Clinical Director for Aviva Psychology Services. She is a dedicated clinician and caring soul who helps to build our team and bring our clinical vision to life. She supports our growing team with organizational development, clinical support, heart and humor.
Dr. Urbano is a licensed psychologist who specializes in helping adults of all identities to feel more secure in themselves, satisfied in their relationships, and resilient through uncertainty, change, and loss of all types. Dr. Urbano meets clients in the depths of their despair and deeply respects (and trusts) the strength, resilience and newfound freedom that emerge through grief.
License, education + certifications
- Massachusetts Licensed Psychologist #9583
- PhD in Counseling Psychology, University of Georgia
- Predoctoral Internship, Georgia State University Counseling Center
- Postdoctoral Fellowship, Georgia State University Counseling Center
- Certified Group Psychotherapist (CGP)
Trained in:
- Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
- Nonviolent Communication (NVC)
Approach to therapy
As an integrated psychodynamic and behavioral psychologist, Dr. Urbano uses a combination of structured therapy models (CBT, ACT, IFS, and Bader's Developmental Model of Couples Therapy) and psychodynamic processes to achieve desired change. Through a combination of both self-awareness and skill building, Dr. Urbano helps clients recognize their role in making desired changes, build strategies for healthier coping and relational functioning, and translate their needs and values into action to live more secure, satisfying and connected lives.
She also utilizes Non-violent Communication (NVC) training to build competency identifying and expressing one’s needs with clarity and confidence, both in the context of the therapy process and in daily living. She has found NVC to be a highly effective, compassionate, and transferable communication framework.
In addition to her training in behavioral and psychodynamic therapies, Dr. Urbano integrates systems thinking in all her therapy work. You will find that she:
- unwaveringly views you as a whole and capable person
- is warm and emotionally attuned
- welcomes all of you, including your anger and shame
- is active throughout the process
- provides and invites ongoing feedback
- views behavior as purposeful
- pays attention to your nervous system
- values your complex identity and views the familial, social, cultural, and systemic influences that shape you/us as central to our therapy work
What's next?
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but we keep the process simple and supportive. Here’s what to expect:
Request an Appointment
Once you complete this form, we will reach out. If we have a fitting opening, we will schedule a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation to assess fit further together.
Assessment and Planning
The first 2-4 sessions involve assessing your history, symptoms, and goals. Together, you and your psychologist will establish a treatment plan and discuss next steps.
Ongoing Weekly Sessions
Sessions are typically weekly for 55 minutes at a consistent time. You and your psychologist will focus on your treatment needs and goals.
Our locations
We proudly serve all of Massachusetts with convenient locations in Boston and Northampton. We also provide teletherapy services from the comfort of your home for any current resident of Massachusetts.
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We are here for you
We recognize the courage it takes to seek professional support, and we are glad you are here.
If you have questions and would like to know more about working with us, please check out our frequently asked questions or reach out to us at info@avivapsych.com.
