Therapists for college students near Cambridge, MA

I am a licensed social worker with experience providing individual therapy to adults who are looking to makes changes in their life. I believe therapy is a useful tool to learn new ways of coping with challenges and to gain insight into our self, our relationships, and life experiences that shape who we are as people and how we live our lives. My current practice has been focused working with those experiencing anxiety and/or depression and coping with difficult challenges in life, such as life transitions, career concerns, family conflicts, or relationship stress. I am trained in a variety of modalities (CBT, DBT, Solution Focused, Relational therapy). I have worked as a clinician in both inpatient and outpatient settings at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. I also have extensive experience working with neurological illness, chronic medical illness, and caregivers. My style is warm, interactive, and direct and I incorporate a variety of techniques into my approach. I feel it is a privilege to be let into the lives of my clients and I take a collaborative approach to my work. I welcome learning more about what you hope to achieve and how together we can get there.

As a clinical psychologist, I assist clients to address issues that are difficult to confront alone. I encourage self-reflection, help clients gain a clearer understanding of their life experiences and bring awareness to patterns of relating that are interfering with living a satisfying life. My orientation is primarily psychodynamic; it promotes self-exploration and gaining insight, along with productive behavior change. I take an active and engaged role with my clients by asking questions and offering ideas. I approach therapy as a collaborative process with the intention of reducing suffering, increasing self-understanding, and cultivating deeper and more compassionate relationships. I specialize in addressing chronic trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions, loss, and relationship difficulties.

At Talitha Koum Psychiatry, we approach mental health with a holistic perspective that prioritizes the patient's overall well-being. Unlike traditional psychiatric practices that focus solely on medication management, we offer various treatment options such as individual or group therapy, natural supplements, dietary changes, and lifestyle changes. We place great importance on building a therapeutic relationship with each patient, as we understand that it plays a crucial role in the healing process. We are a team of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners committed to providing quality, holistic mental health care to individuals of all ages, including children, teens, and adults. Our goal is to make mental healthcare accessible, patient-centered, and culturally responsive. We understand that seeking mental health care can be daunting, especially when cultural norms, traditions, or fear get in the way. But rest assured that our compassionate and qualified team is ready to support you on your journey to wellness. Trust our expertise and guidance to help you achieve a brighter future.

At Windward Mental Health in Dedham, we’re here for college students from the surrounding towns—think Wellesley College, Babson, Lasell University, or Regis College—who are navigating the chaos of student life while wrestling with mental health struggles. Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is perfect for students like you—maybe a Wellesley undergrad feeling crushed by perfectionism, a Babson entrepreneur battling anxiety that’s tanking your focus, or a Lasell student quietly dealing with depression after a rocky semester. We connect best with those who are juggling classes, part-time jobs, or campus activities, but are hitting a wall with stress, mood swings, or even past tough experiences that keep creeping back. We thrive with students who want to tackle things like overwhelming worry, low energy, or habits they’ve picked up to cope—like too much drinking or scrolling—that aren’t helping anymore. You might be someone who’s sick of faking it through group projects or dorm hangouts, or who’s reeling from a big life shake-up, like losing a friend or failing a class you worked hard for. Our clients often just want to feel steady again—to get back to crushing that presentation, enjoying a night out, or even just sleeping without overthinking everything. Right off Route 128 in Dedham, we’re an easy trip from Needham, Westwood, or Newton, with a schedule that works around your college life—daytime sessions that let you still make that afternoon lecture or evening shift. Whether you’re the overachiever who’s burned out, the quiet one hiding how rough it’s been, or the social butterfly who’s lost your spark, our IOP gives you a judgment-free spot to figure it out with a team that gets what being a student around here is like. If you’re ready to take charge of your mental health and still keep your college groove, we’re here to help you feel stronger and more like yourself.

Have you been struggling with uncontrollable negative thoughts, fear, anxiety, depression or panic attacks? Are you struggling in your studies, finding the major that's fulfill your dreams or even unable to know what do you want to do in life? Did you lose meaning of life or even do not know why you exist? Do you have low self-esteem, low-confidence and low-body image? Do you struggle fitting in among your peers or engaging in healthy and fulfilling social or intimate relationships? I know your goal! You want to be the most powerful and successful person in the world! Well, I can help you with that. My therapeutic philosophy focuses on Your freedom, power, strength, and responsibility to overcome Your distress through a positive goal-oriented approach and extreme empathy. We will both utilize integrative treatment uniquely designed for You to achieve personal growth and healing. I hold an MDiv & Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I counsel individuals, couples & families. I offer integrative treatments: CBT, DBT, individual therapy, spirituality, existentialism, post-modern interventions, Hypnotherapy & EMDR. I lead group therapy, offer sports psychotherapy for athletes and offer spiritual counseling. It is a powerful and beautiful Journey. That what therapy is. We both, You and I explore the ways to find the core of the problem and come up with the best solution. We can be creative, artistic, traditional, go beyond expectation. It is as simple as what works for YOU.

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LICSW, MSW Simmons Graduate School of Social Work 2006 Individual Support Collaborating with intention to create a clear sense of purpose and pathway to change My clinical practice is broad in scope and includes adolescents, young adults, adults and families addressing general mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, relationship concerns and adjusting to life changes. While prioritizing trust, I work with you, tapping into the skills, strengths and resources you have reduce stress, achieve healthy and productive relationships and self compassion.

Hello! I'm a psychologist working with a small group practice in Wakefield, MA called Ancora Psychological Associates. I'm currently accepting new patients for in-person or telehealth sessions Mon-Thurs. My specialties include interventions for individuals who have experienced involvement with the child welfare system, mood disorders, trauma, interpersonal conflict, anxiety, school difficulties, and art therapy. My work emphasizes the importance of a compassionate, collaborative, flexible, and holistic approach to healing. Throughout my clinical training, I have specialized in meeting the needs of my individual clients by offering a strengths-based approach, while also striving to assist families in navigating unique challenges by providing family therapy and parenting interventions. I also specialize in the treatment and care of LGBTQ+ individuals and their families.

Psychotherapist Dr. Jean Rahbar has been working therapeutically with adolescents, adults and couples for the past 15 years. Providing a therapeutic space where clients' feel safe, experiencing the therapist as someone of whom can be trusted with the clients' thoughts, feelings and goals are of the utmost importance to Dr. Rahbar. From the moment you meet this highly analytical and insightful professional, clients experience her compassion, care, warmth, genuine interest, support and understanding. Dr. Rahbar's background is in Psychoanalysis. Additionally she tailors her therapeutic style based on the needs of the clientele she serves including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family Systems Theory, Psychodynamic Therapy, Ego Psychology, Motivational Therapy, and Solution Focused Counseling. Dr. Rahbar holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Cornell University, Masters in Psychoanalysis, as well as a doctorate in Psychoanalysis and Culture from the Boston Graduate school of Psychoanalysis. She is also a former Division I rower, a mother of two and is a vinyasa flow yoga enthusiast. It is her pleasure to learn from each person she encounters.

At Birch Hill Behavioral Health (BHBH), we believe that human beings are capable of incredible resiliency, healing, and dynamic change. Like the Birch tree itself, individuals can simultaneously be strong and deeply grounded, as well as vulnerable and flexible. We believe in the combined healing potential of tailored evidence-based treatments and the therapeutic relationship which sets the stage for growth, connection, and ultimately, meaningful change.

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I really enjoy helping students navigate through their college experiences at all stages of college - from adjusting to being away from home for the first time to making and maintaining healthy relationships, and to making difficult decisions about which paths to take when their college experience comes to an end. In my practice I am experienced in treating students who have significant mental health concerns as well as students who are simply looking for some objective support to work through some transitions and day to day challenges.

Hi there! My name is Amanda and I’m so glad you stopped by my profile to see if I’d be a good fit for you. My first priority is for you to feel safe and comfortable. I love getting to know my clients the same way I get to know my friends - with excitement, curiosity, and compassion. I value treating my clients with the upmost dignity and respect. And once we’ve established a solid working relationship, I won’t hold back on (gently and lovingly) giving you the hard truth. I bring humor, animals (yes you read that right!), and my full heart and focus into my work and in helping you overcome challenges and becoming the best version of yourself. If you’re interested in a free 15-20 min discovery call, please reach out and we can set something up!

Here for you! Are you struggling with school/work, feeling anxious and/or depressed and not sure how to manage these feelings? Do you feel like you aren't measuring up to those around you? Do you constantly worry about what life will hand you next? Or feel like you can't get out of bed and be a successful member of society? Need support dealing with life's challenges or someone to help you set goals and objectives? Life can be challenging and it can be helpful to have someone alongside you instead of facing challenges alone. No two people are the same and therefore therapy should not be either. Therapy doesn’t have to feel like a chore! For over 10 yrs, I have worked with teens, college students and adults, specializing in anxiety, depression and stress management. I have been told that I am relatable and easy to talk with and always impartial. We will work together to explore skills and coping strategies in a positive and supportive environment to help you feel like your best self. Services are private pay and I also offer a super bill for you to submit to your insurance company for Out of Network reimbursement. You owe it to yourself to schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation to see if I can be the right fit to help support you along your journey. I look forward to hearing from you! A graduate of Simmons University, licensed in Massachusetts (Massachusetts / 122825 / LICSW) and working in the field for over 10 years.

Most of my clients are women struggling with depression, anxiety, grief or loss, life transitions, relationship issues, and adjustment to change. Many people come to therapy seeking support, understanding, and tools to manage stress in their lives. I want you to know that I welcome you and your process and I am so glad you have arrived here! I believe in the importance of the therapeutic relationship and adopt a strengths-based perspective to addressing the issue at hand to help you feel supported, listened to, validated and cared for. We will work together to help resolve your symptoms in order to gain more balance in your life, improve your mood, and enhance your resiliency.

The transitions and stress involved in college or graduate school can be overwhelming, and I am here to help. As a clinician, I am skillful in supporting clients for whom anxiety, chronic stress, depression, and developmental disabilities are primary areas of concern. I enjoy treating clients who have physical or medical complaints using psychotherapeutic modalities, including mindfulness, acceptance, and health behavior change. I also welcome clients who wish to address disordered eating, body image, or diet-related concerns in therapy. I am very passionate about the mind-body connection and strive to help my clients achieve balance between physical, mental, and emotional wellness to promote optimal healing. I believe in tailoring treatment to each client’s unique needs, including their lived experiences, preferences, strengths, and cultural background to make the therapeutic experience both personal and meaningful. I practice with a warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental approach to help clients feel safe and begin healing. If you think we may be a good fit, I'd love to hear from you. I offer free, 10-minute consultation calls and am accepting new clients via Telehealth and in-person.

Clear Steps Recovery offers a therapeutic environment for clients and family members. We have an experienced team that includes therapists, case managers, medical staff and recovery coaches. CSR offers different therapeutic approaches to help clients maintain long-term recovery. Our mission is to provide an effective path to recovery by combining evidence-based treatments in conjunction with the holistic approach. Each journey is unique, so we provide individualized treatment plans.

We are a group of dedicated women who are passionate about providing excellent, individualized treatment to college students and young adults in a very poignant time in their lives. Whether you were struggling even before heading off to college, or challenges just recently emerged due to life transitions, we can support you! Our clinicians offer many different approaches. We are confidant that we can find a good match. Maybe you like to process your thoughts first and get skills later. Maybe you don't want someone "to talk to" but rather need someone to help you learn how to manage your negative thoughts and sensations. Maybe you want to get more in touch with yourself, understand yourself better. Maybe you are dealing with a break-up, or family conflict, or you feel alone, or you've noticed that you are using too much alcohol/substances in order to deal. We can help with all of that and more. Check out our website for more info or reach out directly. We got you!

For more than 20 years, I have provided therapy to individuals, couples and groups, as well as offering training, consultation and clinical supervision to community organizations. My work centers around bridging transitions, fostering personal growth and developing compassionate responses and strategies to address life’s challenges. In addition to providing support and encouragement, I will challenge you to think critically about the choices you are making and to work toward overcoming the obstacles that may be keeping you from achieving your goals. Whether you’re trying to learn something new, working on making a transition, or building your support network, you have a lot of choice about how and with whom you work on achieving your goals. There are therapists and other service providers to appeal to everyone’s personal style. Taking the time to find a professional who is not only credentialed, but who has an approach or philosophy that resonates with you is an important first step. My approach to everything that I do is to be as real as I can be. Whether I’m working with an individual in a therapy session, presenting to a large audience or collaborating on a community project, I’ve never been someone who is good at faking it. What you see is what you get. I hold myself to the same standards to which I hold my clients—authenticity and honesty are essential. I provide my clients with an accurate reflection of what I see and a professional assessment of how they might do things differently. I will challenge you to think critically about the choices you make and the impact those choices are having on your life. I rely heavily on resources that foster creativity and humor. I don’t rely on gimmicks or hidden agendas—if I’ve got information or tools that will help you, I will share them with you and encourage you to make them your own. As a therapist, I work hard to be flexible and responsive to the needs of my clients. There may be times when you feel you need more encouragement and support and less constructive feedback. Other times you may find that confronting an issue head-on feels more productive. I will encourage both of us to be patient with the process and to pay close attention to progress so that we can make adjustments throughout our work together. My areas of expertise include: mindfulness and meditation; strategies for coping with depression and anxiety; issues around sexuality, sexual functioning and relationships; sexual and gender identity; social skills; trauma; grief; substance use; attention training and living with uncertainty and change. To find out more about me, check out my website at www.jennbrandel.com, or call me to set up an initial consultation to see if we may be able to work together effectively.

At Transcendence Counseling, we are a team of two trauma-informed clinicians dedicated to serving gender-diverse individuals and women's mental health. One of us identifies as BIPOC, and the other as gender-diverse—bringing lived experience, cultural awareness, and a deep commitment to inclusive, affirming care. Together, we create a safe and empowering space where clients can explore, heal, and thrive.