Therapists for college students near Boston, MA

Dr. Adam Henderson is a board certified psychiatrist. He specializes in providing psychotherapy and medication management. He is on faculty at Harvard Medical School and works as a staff psychiatrist at McLean Hospital. He specializes in doing deep work with clients to help them understand themselves and recover from addiction issues, borderline personality, trauma, depression, anxiety, bipolar and more. Adam works with clients new to therapy as well as clients who have tried numerous therapies and/or medications and haven't gotten the results they wanted. Adam has advanced training in Motivational Interviewing (MI) to treat clients with addictions and substance abuse and Mentalization Based Therapy (MBT) to treat Borderline Personality. He also offers Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP). Adam's goal is to get you better so that you can "become your own therapist" and no longer need therapy.

Emma Goldblum (she/her/s), founder of Horizon Therapy Services, is a clinical social worker practicing psychotherapy in the Greater Boston Area, with an office based in Dedham for in-person client sessions. Telehealth sessions are also available upon request. A graduate of the Boston College School of Social Work, Emma specializes in trauma-informed treatment, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy. Emma was trained in trauma-sensitive treatment while working for two of Greater Boston's renowned trauma specialty clinics, The Trauma Center at JRI and Children's Charter Child & Family Trauma Clinic. Emma strives to provide a supportive and non-judgmental environment where clients are treated with respect and dignity, and feel listened to and valued. In therapy, Emma aims to help clients process challenging experiences, identify their strengths, and develop new coping skills and language to manage difficulties, all while nurturing hope, relief, and empowerment. It is Emma's hope that clients emerge with increased confidence and resilience, ready to navigate life with greater ease.

Therapy can be a powerful space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most. My approach focuses on the here and now—helping clients notice how their environment and surroundings impact their stress and emotional well-being. I believe that many challenges we face are shaped by internal and external systems, and I support clients in easing excess self-blame while finding clarity and strength in their responses. I use a strength-based, collaborative approach to help people feel more hopeful, grounded, and empowered in their healing process.

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My approach to psychotherapy is ​integrative and responsive to the needs of each individual person within the general contexts of multicultural sensitivity and a strong therapeutic relationship. Best summarized through Paul’s (1967) question: “What treatment, by whom, is most effective for this individual with that specific concern, and under which set of circumstances?" I have extensive experience working and training in University Counseling Centers (i.e., Penn State University Graduate Assistant, Pre-doctoral internship at Suffolk University, Post-doctoral Fellow at Tufts University followed by three years as a Staff Psychologist at Tufts). My clinical interests include college student mental health, in general; stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, interpersonal concerns, drug and alcohol use/misuse/abuse; Men’s issues; Childhood trauma; Working with students on the Autism Spectrum; Identity concerns; Relationship concerns; Issues of diversity and inclusion.

My name is Erin Peterson and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Massachusetts and owner of Sand Dollar Counseling. I specialize in: -Providing evidence-based, effective, and compassionate therapy to individuals navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, gender identity, stress and life transitions. -Supporting people in managing emotions more effectively or in understanding themselves and their identity more fully. -Helping people make changes in thought patterns and behaviors. -Offering a supportive environment for individuals to discover their identity. -Focusing on work with adolescents and young adults in their 20’s and 30’s. -Perinatal Mental Health I believe that in order for therapy to be effective, there has to be a match between therapist and client, plus a readiness to change on the client’s part. I work to develop a warm and supportive environment for all individuals meeting with me. I work from a gender affirming space. I know the decision to start therapy can be a big step. I look forward to meeting with you soon.

Dr. Bello's clients appreciate the warm, compassionate and integrative approach she utilizes in addressing their concerns. Integrating theory and strategy from cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal and dynamic approaches, she is available to work with adults, college students, and older-adolescents. Dr. Bello treats people with a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and struggles with identity development. Dr. Bello is also an eating disorders specialist.

I respond to everyone who makes an inquiry. College and grad school can be incredibly stressful in the best of circumstances, and there is always something... extra. :) I see lots of students and have helped them find peace with social or academic pressure, present or past family problems and new or re-surfacing mental health issues. I am low-key and easy to talk to, with a dry sense of humor. I will quickly understand and help with the issue you want to address, not tell you what I think you should change. I want you to be able to talk about what really matters, feel understood and seen, and become the person you want to be. Over my 25 years in the field I have worked with a wide diversity of people. Not much surprises me, and I’m very nonjudgmental. I have worked to understand racism and oppression, and poverty, and violence, and am also aware I still have a lot to learn. My clinical social work education was in traditional psychodynamic therapy with a strong social justice awareness. I have worked in multicultural and multilingual settings most of my career. I have certificates in the treatment of trauma and also in psychoanalytic studies. I am now training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and like how non-judgmental it is. My approach is eclectic, and has evolved over the years to be flexible and practical, tuning in to what will be helpful and effective for you. I like to work with young adults, parents, and students, and here are some areas in which I’ve helped people: -Childhood experiences that bother people or create difficulties -Anxiety -Young adulthood/ leaving home adjustment -Immigrant/ first generation acculturation, and adjustment to college -Substance use questions or problems, including historical family issues -Relationships and sexuality, including non-traditional situations -Grief, even about secrets -LGBTQIA+ concerns and family issues -Workplace challenges -Parenting, adjustment to becoming a parent -Depression Our first couple meetings would focus on whether what I have to offer is a good fit for you. I can work in a solution-focused way for just a few meetings, or longer-term. I wish you the best!

Welcome, First of all, be sure to take a deep breath and know that whether you choose to work with a therapist in our group or someone else you will get through this process! Choosing a therapist who is a good match is not an easy task. At Copernican Clinical Services we have a wide range of clinicians to meet your needs. I would ask that you click on our website and review the backgrounds of all of our clinicians in order to determine who might be a best fit for you before we speak by phone. Most college students appreciate the sense warmth and overall sense of connection that our clinicians bring to every conversation. They feel that they are able to engage with a skilled clinician who is also an authentic person who cares about them in a personal way. They also appreciate our ability to help them identify practical solutions to the academic and emotional issues that they voice in their first session. Our wide range of clinical experiences in the field allows us to provide you with a clinician who will help you move through treatment with a sense of energy and a feeling that your strengths are both appreciated and enhanced throughout the treatment process. We treat a wide range of issues using many state of the art intervention strategies that are delivered in individual, group, and family therapy sessions depending on your needs. We also specialize in helping students with organizational, writing, or academic demands by pairing them with one of our clinical tutors who specialize in supporting college students with mental health challenges address the learning issues that might be impairing their academic success. We also support students and their families in situations where they are stepping down from a stay in an in-patient hospital or are trying to avoid a hospitalization. We have a reputation in the Boston area for managing such situations with a sophisticated and time-tested level of knowledge in knowing how to coordinate a team of outpatient treaters. Our approach to treatment is holistic in that we use a range of treatment interventions to identify and address your needs in a personalized manner. We would be happy to answer any questions you have about our approach to treatment in our first phone contact. Please be aware that our depth and breadth of skills has allowed us to develop a well regarded training program for mental health professionals that is highly respected in the Boston area. As such, we currently are training five different graduate level clinicians in our training program. Please feel free to email us at Admin.help@copernican.solutions, or call us at 617-244-2700 so we can answer your questions and help you find a solution that makes sense to you. We look forward to hearing from you. Good luck with your journey!

Hello, Thank you for taking a moment to learn more about me. I am a licensed clinical social worker who has experience helping college students through relationship difficulties, academic challenges, as well as struggles with the overall adjustment to life as an adult. My practice is fully remote for the foreseeable future. I offer appointments Monday through Friday 8 am to 7 pm. Have a great day, Kathi Nardella

Ellie Mental Health isn’t your average therapy clinic. We’ve created a comfy, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. We strive to break down treatment barriers and provide you with customized counseling services that meet your therapy needs.

I believe that full recovery from eating disorders is possible. I also believe that everyone deserves to have a relationship with food that feels truly joyful and nourishing. If you are struggling with an eating disorder, or if you feel stuck in a restrictive diet cycle and would like to heal your relationship with food, I am here to help.

I truly enjoy working collaboratively with patients seeking help to gain insight, make changes in how they cope with stress and emotions, alter stuck patterns in their lives, and learn new, more effective ways to relate interpersonally. I would love to meet you and see if we can connect to improve whatever has been causing you pain or struggle. You may be dealing with everyday stresses of college life and demands, adjustment to a new college environment, complicated or traumatic family history, or trying to achieve relief or remain stable with significant diagnoses such as PTSD, depression, anxiety, mild to moderate eating disorders, and emotional intensity. I have extensive experience treating survivors of trauma. These experiences can lead to an array of difficulties including PTSD, dissociation, anxiety, depression, and emotional dysregulation. I am experienced at working with any of these problems/diagnoses and more. I work with each person individually to identify treatment goals and decide what approach might be the best fit. I tend to integrate treatment models in my thinking and practice, with intensive training completed in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and advanced training in psychodynamic treatment. My style is warm and non-judgmental, sensitive, deeply caring, and very appreciative of humor and creativity- these are incredible human resources. I look forward to meeting you and hope we can forge an important supportive relationship that also provides change and promotes growth in these pivotal years.

We live in a stressful world where everyone is struggling. The current global crisis compiled with our personal life experiences have created a sense of overwhelm, burnout, isolation and disconnection. And our life journeys are full of crisis, loss, grief, and trauma. These experiences activate fear, alter patterns of behavior, create limitations in perception, relationship issues, low self-esteem, addictions, negative thought patterns and a multitude of mental and physical health symptoms. An accumulation of these unprocessed emotions and unresolved traumas can weaken the spirit, affecting one’s core vitality for life. Kellyann is nurturing by nature and creates a safe and compassionate environment where trust is easily built within the therapeutic relationship, so that healing can take place. Kellyann is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who employs a holistic and spiritual approach to healing. She works with her clients to dissolve layers of trauma, reprogram beliefs, connect to their emotions in healthy ways, and empowers people to achieve whatever it is they are seeking. She works with her clients to search for the stuck points and old wounds that may be getting in the way of finding the happiness they desire and deserve. Kellyann’s counseling sessions are built on a holistic model where she applies multiple approaches based on what a client wants and needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to support clients with managing their symptoms in healthy ways. Dialectical Behavior Therapy is used to assist clients with learning how to process the emotions they find intolerable. Psychoanalysis allows Kellyann to look for healing at the root cause. Internal Family Systems teaches an individual what they may need and identify ways to receive it. Mindfulness allows clients to accept their truth even when what have happened to them may have been extremely wrong and unfair and Trauma Processing allows for clients to create a healthy connection to their experiences through a narrative. Spirituality invites the opportunity to see a possibility for hope even one is nowhere in sight. Kellyann works with people who are struggling with a variety of mental health problems as well as clients seeking life skills and tools for coping in our stressful world. She offers a free 15-minute phone consult to in order to determine whether we are a good fit prior to scheduling the first session.

Here at Integrative Psychology, PC (www.integrativepsychology.com), we offer compassionate, non-judgmental, strengths-based perspectives with an active, collaborative therapeutic style. We draw from integrative, holistic, time-tested approaches to mental health and well-being, guided by the current research, and based on your unique background and needs. Dr. Sarah Gray, Dr. Brian Bermack, and Meg Savin. LMHC provide integrative approaches and behavioral medicine to optimize health and well-being and foster growth and wellness utilizing individualized, evidence-based techniques like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based therapies, biofeedback and neurofeedback, positive psychology, EMDR, clinical hypnosis, and other effective approaches. We can help with a range of issues, including anxiety, low mood, stress management, wellness, mind-body techniques, chronic pain, concussions and brain injuries, and optimizing focus, attention, and motivation. We provide an insurance script so patients can get all the details about potentially submitting claims based on their specific out-of-network benefits (e.g. PPO or POS plans), if any. We look forward to helping support you optimize well-being and cultivate strengths and resilience!

I am a thoughtful, warm professional with a good sense of humor. My primary training is in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), which I integrate with other treatment modalities. I tailor my approach to meet the individual needs of my clients. My aim is to provide a supportive atmosphere where clients can work towards their goals, while learning practical strategies and skills that offer relief. I have experience in treating a range of health issues, with particular specialization in the following areas: anxiety disorders (including OCD), depression, sleep disturbance, and coping with chronic medical issues (including pain disorders and gastrointestinal diseases). I also enjoy working with individuals going through significant transitions, such as adjustment to college.

We have learned that patients need more than treatment, they need connection, understanding, and dignity. Our approach is collaborative, comprehensive, and grounded in cultural humility. Whether adjusting a treatment plan, facilitating therapy, offering support during a difficult moment, we believes healing begins with presence and trust. We wants every patient to know: you are becoming. It is our privilege to walk alongside clients on that journey. We recognizes that seeking support takes courage, and emphasizes that no one has to face their struggles alone. Our mission is providing compassionate, holistic, client centered care. We provides psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, and medication management for mood disorders, depression, sleep disorders, anxiety, trauma, adjustment disorders, PTSD, substance use, psychotherapy, and personality disorders. We specializes in culturally responsive mental health care, creating a safe and collaborative space where challenges can be addressed We provides care with warmth, respect, and personalized treatment plans foster both healing and resilience, ensuring clients feel heard and supported. We help individuals create a path toward stability, growth, health, and hope. We strives to create a safe, collaborative partnership environment where clients are treated with dignity, clarity, and respect.

Welcome! I'm so glad you're here. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply ready for something to change, know that showing up is already a meaningful first step. I work with adolescents, adults, and couples navigating anxiety, depression, OCD, bipolar disorder, ADHD, autism, and life transitions. My approach is collaborative and centered on getting to know you, walking alongside you as you build practical tools, gain insight, and create meaningful, lasting change. My approach is grounded in what actually works for you. I draw from CBT, ACT, DBT, trauma-informed care, and person-centered therapy, adjusting the focus each session, whether that's building coping skills or simply having space to talk things through. I want you to leave our work together with real clarity and tools that stick. Reaching out and starting therapy takes real courage, and I'd love the chance to walk alongside you. I want our work together to feel supportive and comfortable from the very first conversation. My hope is that you feel safe, supported, and genuinely welcomed with me, with room to grow at your own pace.

I have 25 years of experience and have worked as a therapist at MIT since 2018. I also now see adults in a small private practice where I prioritize in-person sessions. I enjoy helping people both to develop a deeper understanding of themselves and to gain practical strategies to move forward in ways that feel intentional, authentic, and empowering. My approach to therapy draws from insight-oriented, mindfulness-based, and skill-building perspectives and is individualized to your needs and goals. I work collaboratively to support you in being able to connect authentically. If you think my experience and approach could be a good fit for you, please reach out. I'd be happy to connect with you.

Hi, and welcome! If you’ve realized that something in your life has been tough or that you need some support, you’re in the right place. I know that life’s challenges can be incredible difficult, especially when a history of trauma impacts your ability to cope. In therapy, I see each client as a whole person to understand how your environment affects your well-being. I use a strengths-based and culturally sensitive lens combined with warmth, humor, and directness to build trust, which becomes a foundation to collaboratively navigate challenging or traumatic memories, build coping skills, and make positive changes in your life. I have worked with preteens, adolescents, and adults dealing with complex trauma, PTSD, burnout, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and eating disorders in both outpatient and partial hospitalization settings. I have experience with multiple evidence-based modalities, and use various aspects of these modalities to individualize treatment for each unique person. Trusting someone to join you in your healing process is incredibly courageous, and I am grateful for every opportunity I have to support each client on their journey. I take pride in helping clients feel empowered and in control, both in and out of therapy. If you would like to work together, please send me an email or set up a free phone consultation!