Therapists for college students near Boston, MA

Hi there! My name is Emersyn (they/them). I am a white, queer, nonbinary, neurodivergent human who is committed to lifelong learning and presently engaged in their own healing. I love working with other LGBTQIA2S+ folks around identity exploration, relationships, and feelings of erasure or invalidation within the community. I also enjoy working with neurodivergent individuals to identify strengths, needs, and ways to implement accommodations. I work with adults ages 18+ and children ages 6-10. I believe that children, like adults, have rich and dynamic inner worlds, behaviors, and concerns that deserve to be held with sincerity and curiosity. Previously, I have worked with adults with serious mental illness in a group home setting, as well as children with trauma histories in a special education setting. My therapy style is collaborative, systems-focused, person-centered, and casual. I am interested to learn about the familial, societal, and historical contexts that have shaped your/your child’s life. I trust you/your child to take the lead, and I will offer guidance along the way. Past clients have appreciated my genuineness, curiosity, and receptivity to feedback. I offer virtual and in-person sessions for adults and in-person sessions only for children, including outdoor/walk-and-talk (pending weather). Please note that I will be masking for in-person sessions due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. I will provide extra masks should you choose to wear one.

Welcome! My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, compassion, and validation. My goal is to create a supportive space where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings, gain insights, and work towards meaningful change. I have a special interest in women's mental health and have over 5 years of experience working with perinatal clients. I utilize a number of interventions including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and strengths-based approach. I enjoy incorporating meditation, progressive muscle relaxation, and breathing exercises into session for those who find these techniques helpful. If you are seeking a therapist who is warm, authentic, and supportive, I would be honored to accompany you on your journey! I invite you to reach out to schedule a free consultation. Please note that email is the best way to reach me. Thank you so much!

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of clinical experience and am licensed to practice in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. My practice focus is on the provision of care to adolescents, adults and couples with special emphasis on women's issues (for both trans feminine and those designated female at birth) and serving the LGBTQ+ community.

Clients come to me when they feel overwhelmed in life. The challenge is that the college experience can exacerbate these issues. It can be hard to navigate not only the academic expectations, but also the issues in our relationships. College is a unique and fleeting experience. I would be happy to support you in managing stressors to make this a positive experience. Our work together is based on radical kindness, cultural understanding, and empathy.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over a decade of experience in the field. I received my undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and received my Masters in Clinical Social Work from Fordham Graduate School of Social Service. My work is enriched by advanced trainings and diverse practice I utilize evidence based practices, including psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapy, while also drawing upon my holistic education, trainings, and certifications; some examples include mind-body healing techniques, emotional freedom technique-tapping, meditation, and teen/adult yoga and mindfulness. I primarily work with women and young adults (18+) coping with anxiety, depression, life transitions, mood fluctuations,relationship issues, ADHD/executive functioning, and highly sensitive persons/empaths. Some common issues I treat are the following but not limited to: - anxiety and trouble relaxing - overthinking - people pleasing - self-doubt - absorbing and feeling emotions deeply/ identifies as an empath or highly sensitive person - imposter syndrome - overwhelm/burnout - procrastination or feeling stuck - comparison trap - elevated stress - sleep disturbance - panic attacks - procrastination - health anxiety - body image/body dysmorphia Ultimately, I believe the human spirit is incredibly strong, resilient and capable of achieving personal growth and healing. Together, we will prioritize your goals to help you feel more grounded, centered, and at peace even during the most challenging times. I am committed to empowering college students as they navigate the complexities of college life. My treatment approach is warm, collaborative, and culturally sensitive. I provide students with the tools needed to prioritize their mental well-being and thrive academically, socially, and personally.

I am a clinical social worker and a psychoanalyst with 24 years of experience working in different clinical settings including college counseling center, hospital, community mental health clinic, and private practice. I enjoy working with people who want to learn more about themselves and wish to grow. Over the many years of doing my work, I have helped a wide range of individuals transform painful emotional patterns, grow in self-awareness, and create more meaningful lives. The length and the intensity of the therapy is determined by each patient. You might want to focus on a specific problem in your current life in short term psychodynamic psychotherapy, or you may choose to engage in more exploratory psychoanalytic psychotherapy. I also offer psychoanalysis. Although my orientation is psychoanalytic, I incorporate other treatment modalities and adapt my clinical style to individual needs. I am very familiar with the emotional stressors of academic life as a clinician and a former academic. Before training as a psychoanalyst, I taught Russian literature, Polish literature and Polish film at UMass/Amherst. In my clinical work, I enjoy working with undergraduate and graduate students and individuals from different cultural backgrounds. I accept all PPOs and will help you submit claims to your insurance for reimbursement.

It takes courage and commitment to begin the therapy process. Here at Mainstay Counseling & Wellness, LLC, we believe that our clients are capable of profound healing and change. It is our job to provide you with a safe and supportive place for reflection and exploration, and to help you identify thought and behavior patterns that create distress and inhibit growth. We consider ourselves to be a collaborative, person-centered and empirically minded group of psychotherapists that utilize several different specializations, strategies and interventions specifically tailored to meet your individual needs. Being a person is tough. We’re here to help you get the support you deserve.

I believe that everyone has the strength and resilience already in themselves to overcome challenges, navigate difficult circumstances, and have meaningful connections with others. My approach to therapy is strength-based, holistic, and largely focuses on using mindfulness-based techniques and practices. In the last 14 years I have had the privilege to work with a wide variety of students from diverse backgrounds, cultures, identities, and lived experiences. I've had the privilege to work with first generation college students, international students, adult learners pursuing a second career, and younger students adjusting to independent life and college for the first time. In the past 4 years I have specialized in in working with college and graduate students pursuing advanced degrees in the health sciences field. I understand how challenging it can be to navigate these stressful times and how difficult it can be to find a balance between taking care of yourself and reaching your academic potential. It can get better and I'd like to help.

I offer therapy for adults, adolescents and children and specialize in concerns commonly experienced in college aged clients like: Depression and Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders and Social Anxiety Disorder. The transition into college and the transition into life after college are among the more exciting and stressful times in anyone's life. Therapy offers a safe place to process and explore complex and often overwhelming feelings that are a normal part of navigating change in areas of life like relationships, careers and financial stress, self care, boundaries and coping with the increasing uncertainty that comes with young adulthood. I work collaboratively and actively from a strengths based, developmental perspective that meets you where you are without judgement and with hope. I am available to meet in person in my office or over secure, confidential video sessions and hold multiple state licenses which allows me to work with students not located in MA.

I specialize in supporting students who find the balance of social life, academics, and transitioning into adulthood to be challenging. Many of the students I work with experience social anxiety, struggles with self-confidence, or have ADHD. I also help students navigate the complexities of learning to live independently and building a fulfilling, self-directed life.

Are you struggling with procrastination and difficulty getting your work done? Or maybe you can't sleep or feel constantly exhausted. I support students looking for support and practical tools to help them manage the pressure of school and applying for jobs. I have extensive experience working with college students here in California.

Alex (he/him) is a Mental Health Counselor who believes that everyone’s voice deserves to be heard and that we have the ability to thrive when proper attention is given to our mind, body, and soul. Oftentimes, our voices are buried underneath preconceived notions bestowed upon us from others and even ourselves. Alex has a passion for working with individuals to discover their voice, explore and evaluate their values, examine their personal and professional relationships, and ultimately help people find peace within the context of their lives. Alex utilizes a multi-disciplinary approach using skills obtained from a plethora of working environments. While primarily utilizing a strength based, person-centered approach, Alex is also proficient in the teachings of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, and Systems therapy, among other modalities. Alex utilizes these approaches to help individuals assess their needs and identify which strategies may be most fruitful.

College can be overwhelming. It can be filled with anxiety, stress, loneliness and other tough encounters. Whether you are navigating a new relationship, juggling course work and social life or having trouble simply adjusting, therapy can help! I have worked with a number of college students and have supported them with issues including, body image concerns, perfectionism, student-athlete struggles, depression, anxiety, childhood trauma, transitioning from college to the "real word" OCD and relationship issues. You don't have to navigate this chapter of your life alone. I am here for you! I am licensed in MA, PA, NJ and TX and work with you via tele-health if you are from any of the above states.

Suhadee Henriquez, LCSW, ACT is a bilingual LatinX with multi-state Active LCSW Licensed NY/NJ/CA/PA/MA/CT Clinical Social Worker/ Psychotherapist and Retired Commercial Airline Flight Attendant with over 24 years of global flying experience encountering and interacting with a large diversity of cultures and populations and currently maintaining a Private Psychotherapy Practice. (Multicultural CBT-DBT, llc. / The Flying Psychotherapist). Suhadee (Su) specializes in helping individuals with fear of flying, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and personality disorders, including Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). In addition, she has extensive expertise in helping those struggling with relationship difficulties, perfectionism, procrastination, chronic pain, disordered eating, substance abuse, hospice end of life of humans and pets, and suicidal and non-suicidal self-injurious behaviors. She has vast experience in working with individuals from a multicultural background as well as the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community. Suhadee (Su) was intensively trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), a treatment that combines standard cognitive-behavioral techniques for emotion regulation and reality-testing with concepts of distress tolerance, acceptance, and mindful awareness. Proudly, she was one of the founding clinicians of the first Spanish-Speaking DBT Program in the United States at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, and is currently the Coordinator of International Spanish DBT Programs across the world. Ms. Henriquez has been directly trained by Dr. Edna Foa, the architect and creator of Prolonged Exposure (PE), an evidenced based treatment model for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), as well as Melanie Harned, Ph.D, creator of DBT for PTSD. In addition, Ms. Henriquez is experienced in providing Cognitive Behavioral Analysis System of Psychotherapy (CBASP) for chronic depression, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Family Connections and life skills (addressing problems associated with life stages, e.g. career, college, etc.). You can find me online at www.multiculturalcbt.com

College can be one of the most exciting chapters of your life, but also one of the most overwhelming. Between academic pressure, relationship changes, identity exploration, family dynamics, and the constant push to “have it all together,” it’s easy to feel stretched thin or even lost. I’m Theresa, a licensed therapist who specializes in helping college students just like you find clarity, balance, and real coping tools in the midst of it all. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, stress, depression, burnout, or just need a safe space to unpack life, this space was created with you in mind. Therapy isn’t about having a diagnosis, it’s about having a space. A space where you can be honest without judgment, process what’s heavy, and learn how to thrive, not just survive. If you’re ready to feel more like you, let’s talk. You don’t have to figure this all out on your own.

Hey there! I'm Kat! I believe that therapy is most effective when rooted in authenticity. New to therapy? Not sure where to start? No problem. I'm all about providing mental health care that's compassionate and free of judgment – it doesn't matter your age, gender, identity, ethnicity, relationship style, or culture; I'm here to help. I am EMDR trained and a NASW-trained ally in care as an LGTBQ+ affirming provider. I have experience helping folks with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, PTSD, navigating life changes and transitions, and providing support to LGBTQIA+ clients.

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When your car breaks down on the side of the road you don’t hesitate to call for assistance because you don’t wish to remain “stuck,” and the same logic can be said for the pursuit of therapy. Managing stress, overcoming the inevitable challenges life throws our way and building healthy relationships are valued skills that I feel passionately about supporting others in achieving. I hope to serve as a guide in uncovering the resiliency and confidence you already possess, to begin to live your fullest life.

Whether you are at a crossroads in your life, feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or sensing your life is not what it could be, help is available. As helpers, we are committed to meeting you exactly where you are by using our collection of professional tools to assist you to reach your highest potential through connection to your “true” self, the part of you who is waiting to be rediscovered and made manifest. Our orientation as therapists combines our understanding of human development, psychology, and behavioral change with wisdom and practice that is woven through most spiritual traditions. You need not consider yourself a spiritual person, nor do we insist on a particular belief system. This is only to say that our orientation integrates this awareness as an element of healing. Our ultimate goal is to empower you to free yourself from the patterns that keep you from fully thriving and to help you create the life you want to be living. It is an act of courage, not weakness, to allow others to help you.