"Each of us has an inborn capacity to heal from emotional distress and traumatic experiences."

Our Therapists

Mary Benjamin LICSW

“Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I'll try again tomorrow.”
-- Mary Anne Radmacher

Reaching out is the 1st step toward feeling relief and achieving personal, family or professional goals. Therapy offers private time with support to take a fresh look at your situation and evaluate options. My expertise is in supporting recovery after stressful or traumatic events. Both recent exposure and old wounds can be healed.

My approach to therapy is compassionate, flexible and creative in technique and style. I look for my patients to experience therapy as an exciting, engaging and thought-provoking process of self-discovery and personal growth. I strive to work collaboratively with my patients to help them move toward a deeper understanding of the self, leading to lasting emotional and behavioral change. I use a range of research-based cognitive, behavioral and family therapy approaches including Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Together, we break down challenges, understand their sources, clarify & prioritize steps, practice skills, and develop a plan for follow-through. Employing a holistic approach, we'll take into account relationships and physical, financial, emotional and spiritual health.

Contact me now to make the first step towards a healthier and more balancedlifestyle.

Insurances accepted by Mary:

• Most PPO plans
• Blue Cross / Blue Shield
• Tufts

William "Win" Craft LICSW

Malarky is about relieving emotional distress, improving relationships, and taking back our lives. However, because no two people are alike, the counseling you receive should be tailored to fit who you are and what you struggle with -- there is no one-size-fits-all approach.

I draw on a number of approaches to help with emotional healing, including Cogntive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma work, mindfulness and relaxation approaches, Relational-Behavioral Therapy (primarily for adolescents), Gottman-informed counseling (primarily for couples), and problem-solving around real-world issues.

I tend to be more "active" in therapy, and will challenge you to make changes and recognize dysfunctional patterns. At the same time, I believe we come to be who we are both as a result of our in-born temperament and the world as we've experienced it. In my work I help clients accept and value who they are even as we explore ways to make changes that lead to happier, less pain-filled lives.

People have a built-in capacity to heal. To assist in that process I will work with you to identify and weed out patterns of thought that lead to emotional distress, to work through residual issues of childhood and adolescence experience, and to better recognize and address current stressors. In couples therapy I assist partners to learn proven ways to communicate, resolve conflict, and regain shared values and goals.

I earned my undergraduate degree at the University of Michigan, and my Master in Social Work at Simmons College in 2007. Prior to entering the counseling field I was deeply involved in technology and business, both in technical and executive management roles. This dual perspective allows me to understand workplace issues and stresses from lived experience, and can be especially helpful to those whose jobs are a significant stressor or who struggle to find a good work/home balance.

I go by "Win", by the way, a nickname from birth. :)

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Insurances accepted by Win:

• Most PPO plans
• Blue Cross / Blue Shield
• Harvard Pilgrim
• United Healthcare
• Neighborhood Health Plan
• Tufts Navigator
• Medicare
• ...and certain others