I was born and raised in Brookline, Massachusetts…the suburb closest and just west of downtown Boston. Boston’s subway system gave me easy access to an enormous geographic and cultural environment. Even as a pre-teen, I was able to take the subway, unaccompanied, to places like Fenway Park, the Museums of Science and Art, the north shore beaches and amusement parks, and the Charles River Basin, where Community Boating taught me how to sail. I was literally liberated from the normal constraints of parents who almost never knew where I was or who I was playing with. It was exhilarating.
My school years, elementary through High School, gave me access to some of the finest teachers and educational programs in the country, benefits I wasn’t fully appreciative of until I was much older. I wasn’t just taught Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic; I was introduced to Art, Music, Theater, Sports, and a view of life that suggested Everything in life was possible when you learned the tools of ‘how to learn’.
My college years at the University of Massachusetts honed and expanded my educational opportunities, and I advanced and majored in English, Literature, and Creative Writing, while supplementing my interests in History and Psychology. The Pioneer Valley in Western Massachusetts gave me access to classes at five different colleges and a natural environment of exquisite beauty and variety.
After college, a friend and I decided to explore the inner workings of our non-conscious minds by studying and exploring the depths and breadth of the Primal Therapy techniques of Dr Arthur Janov. This therapeutic modality of accessing deeply repressed childhood traumas and overwhelms were my earliest exposure to the world of Inner Children, those fragments and personalities that were too painful to hold in waking consciousness. Coincidentally, this was parallel to the same journey that John Lennon and Yoko Ono took in the early 70s, and the topics that formed the core of John’s first two solo albums after leaving the Beatles. Truly an adventure that continues to inform and direct my interests and career today.
Every session begins with patience, understanding, and space to feel heard without judgment or pressure.
Healing deserves attention. Alan brings calm, thoughtful support to each conversation and every step forward.
Your experiences are personal. The process moves at a pace that feels safe, comfortable, and true to you.
Meaningful change begins within. Each session encourages a deeper relationship with yourself and the parts asking for care.
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Years of Experiences including mentorship under Dr John Upledger
Our team brings compassion, patience, and thoughtful support to every healing journey. Each member is committed to creating a welcoming space where you can explore your emotions, feel understood, and reconnect with the parts of yourself that may still need care.
“We believe meaningful healing begins with trust, presence, and the freedom to move forward at your own pace.”
“I had spent years avoiding certain emotions because they felt too overwhelming. Alan’s gentle approach helped me slow down and listen to what those feelings were trying to communicate. The process gave me a new understanding of myself and helped me feel less controlled by the past.”
Daniel R.
“I was unsure whether virtual sessions could feel as meaningful as meeting in person, but the experience was warm and deeply attentive. Alan guided me with patience and gave me practical ways to continue connecting with myself between appointments. I now feel clearer, calmer, and more trusting of my own emotions.”
Melissa T.
"Alan Berman's presence conveys competence and compassion. His tone of voice and mirthful smile invites a feeling of being welcomed & included. Whatever your troubles or journey, Alan will help. He has done so for me many, many times."
Dale Alexander
“Alan created a calm, accepting space where I never felt rushed or judged. I began recognizing where some of my strongest emotional reactions came from. I left each session feeling more grounded, more compassionate toward myself, and better able to respond to difficult situations.”
Rachel M. Inner Child Healing Client