Raphael Apter(He/Him/His)

Raphael Apter, LMHC is a licensed mental health counselor located in Boston, MA. Raphael is strongly committed to understanding and advocating for social justice issues, and many of his clients arrive at therapy because of the emotions that come with a deep sense of national and global injustice. Raphael works with clients to address any feelings of hopelessness or lack of optimism clients may feel about the future, which can impact their overall mental health. Raphael also helps clients to work through persistent anxiety, depression, and grief as well as to safely explore and process traumatic experiences.

Raphael’s approach to therapy combines many popular therapy modalities. Raphael provides psycho-education to clients about topics like attachment theory and family systems. He encourages clients to become introspective about their inner worlds with a psychodynamic approach, asking them about their motivations, needs, desires, and the reasons behind their instincts. Clients set goals for themselves, whether that’s to feel a certain way, engage in healthy relationships, or make a major change in their lives. Raphael supports clients to reach their goals. When faced with a roadblock, he helps clients gain a sense of meaning as well as practice self-compassion.

Raphael earned a Master’s degree from the University of Massachusetts, Boston. He has nearly ten years of experience as a therapist. His goal is to empower clients to live closely to their values, and affirms his clients’ identities, experiences, and choices so they can feel hopeful even in uncertain times.