Therapists for college students near Boston, MA

I strive to provide a warm, supportive, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients are free to explore their difficulties as well as reconnect with and harness their strengths. I aim to create a space where growth, healing, and transformation can occur. I do this by using a client-centered approach, listening kindly, and offering constructive feedback to help clients challenge self-defeating beliefs and behaviors. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is my main theoretical orientation. My goal is to help each individual to access their unique strengths and remove any blockages that are preventing them from attaining their highest state of well-being and becoming their whole selves. I have helped clients learn skills to better manage stress, as well as to recover from depression, anxiety and substance use using a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach. Although Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is my main orientation, I understand that each person's needs are unique and I apply other modalities including insight orientated therapy and mindfulness. I provide both short and longer-term therapy depending on your individual needs. I have specialized experience working with LGBTQIA+ individuals, transgender and gender-diverse individuals.

I work with people looking for ways to thrive, particularly in their most important relationships. I collaborate with clients through psychotherapy to help them find their voices, identify deeper needs, and build skills to create effective, healthy connections. Over time, clients learn to make small, regular changes in how they communicate, resulting in healthier relationships and more meaningful connections. Equipped with deeper insight and stronger communication strategies, clients have a shot at getting closer to living the lives they want.

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Through my own lived experience, I can deeply resonate with the realities my Millennial and Gen Z clients face. Dating, social media, politics, finances, and demands from school or work can be so daunting. My main priority as a therapist is to create a non-judgmental, engaging, and approachable environment where you feel empowered to navigate these challenges together. Just having one of those days where you need to vent about your mom, partner, or roommate? There’s plenty of space for that too. While I pull from many approaches in my work, I especially enjoy utilizing skills-based therapies like Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). These can address concerns like anxiety, stress, interpersonal conflict, sleep, and more. My goal is that you leave each and every session feeling more ready to take on what life is throwing your way. If you’re looking to gain control amidst our out-of-control world, I’d love to connect with you. Please don’t hesitate in reaching out for a free 15-minute consultation.

Located in Cambridge, Somerville, Brookline, Boston, and Newton, MA, Life Changes Group is Greater Boston’s premier behavioral healthcare practice with a broad range of centralized and personalized therapeutic services. We are a comprehensive counseling and consulting group dedicated to providing the highest standard of psychological care for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. Our friendly and experienced team of doctors offers evidence-based practices for the treatment of psychiatric illness, and group psychotherapy. Our team focuses on the integration of treatment, education, collaboration, and partnership to help individuals, couples, and families reach their goals and improve the quality of their lives. We recognize the importance of developing an approach that works for you and your specific needs.

At C. Garcia, LICSW, Inc., we offer a space where you can show up authentically—seen, heard, and supported without explaining the core of who you are. Whether you're navigating anxiety, trauma, identity exploration, life transitions, or the weight of cultural and generational expectations, you're not alone. Our multicultural team brings clinical expertise and a deep connection to the communities we serve. We're here to help you reconnect with yourself, feel grounded, and grow in a way that’s real, affirming, and rooted in joy. We offer a client-centered, culturally responsive, and collaborative approach that meets you where you are. Our team works with you to build self-awareness, strengthen boundaries, and foster the confidence to create meaningful change. Therapy is your space to heal, grow, and feel supported—on your terms. Empowering you to navigate change, strengthen relationships, and live authentically is at our heart. Therapy with our team offers a space to reconnect with yourself, build confidence, and create meaningful, lasting change. If this is the support you want, we invite you to reach out and take the next step.

Licensed independent clinical social worker/therapist specializing in treating people ages 18 yrs old and up. Together, we can create a plan to manage and reduce symptoms of loss, grief and bereavement, difficulties adjusting to life changes, anxiety and stress. I use an integrative therapeutic approach that includes different treatment modalities such as mindfulness, solution-focused therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. I am a bilingual and bicultural English/Spanish speaking clinician who provides BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ affirming care. My focus is to provide trauma sensitive, culturally sensitive, strength-based, person-centered, holistic treatment modalities to help you achieve your goals. Reaching out for support can be very daunting - congrats on taking the first step towards wellness and healing. With extensive experience, I work with individuals in a collaborative, warm and compassionate manner. It will be an honor to support you thought this journey. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or major life changes? You don’t have to go through it alone. I offer a warm, supportive space where you can be heard without judgment. Whether you're navigating a transition or just trying to better understand yourself, we’ll work together to find meaningful strategies that help you feel more grounded and in control. I’m Jessica Nason, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. With a compassionate and collaborative approach, I tailor our work to meet your unique needs. My goal is to walk beside you—not lead or push—while helping you explore your thoughts and emotions at a pace that feels right for you. Therapy can be a powerful tool for healing and personal growth. If you’re ready to take that first step, I’d be honored to be part of your journey. Click the website button to schedule your first session today.

My passion is working with people who are beginning to realize they feel exhausted and overwhelmed, and think it may be because of patterns of people-pleasing and perfectionism. They are beginning to realize that their drive to be high-achieving might be fueled by low self-esteem. They are performing well in many aspects of life, but they still don’t feel good enough. I also have a passion for working with adult children of emotionally dysfunctional families, who realize that current relationship stress may stem from the stressful family environment they grew up in.

I work with clients from all over the world on a wide variety of issues including depression, trauma and life transitions. Our sessions will focus on your sharing what's important to you and progress with my guidance on how to delve deeper to get to the heart and source of the problems. We will quickly create a plan for some immediate relief of symptoms as well as a long range plan for sustained improvements.

Emotions are normal, even hard to handle ones. Struggling is normal; it’s all part of the human experience. I’m here to teach you and empower you to manage and cope with strong emotions, stressors, and hardships. Through our time together, you will learn about the mind and how it connects with the body, and how to apply this knowledge to feel better. I specialize in treating trauma, depression, anxiety, dual diagnosis involving addiction and mental illness, positive psychology, and holistic healing. The mind is a powerful tool. With specific therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy, (changing one’s thoughts to then change one’s emotions and behaviors), we can restructure our brain to operate in a more optimal manner, resulting in less stress, anxiety and depression symptoms, and more meaning, joy and fulfillment. With my therapeutic expertise, concrete tools, empathy, and compassion, I will guide you towards the best version of yourself who is better equipped to handle life’s stressors and make positive changes.

Health Psychology Associates is offering in-person sessions and telehealth. We are accepting new clients for therapy. Welcome to Health Psychology Associates, a therapy practice, conveniently located in Boston’s Back Bay. Our mission is to help people lead meaningful and fulfilling lives, cultivating strengths within themselves, and enhancing their experiences of love, work, and play. Our therapists provide high-quality, evidence-based clinical services and care in a collaborative, supportive environment. We see adults and adolescents for anxiety, stress, depression, medical illness, coping, relationship issues, exhaustion, and burnout. We specialize in high achieving college and graduate students, working professionals in high-pressure careers including healthcare, law, finance, and technology. By combining the latest research in neuroscience with traditional techniques, we give our clients the best care in the Back Bay. To become a new patient, simply fill out a New Patient Inquiry on our website at bostonhealthpsych.com.

Are you tired of feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like you have to “keep it together” all the time? I support individuals who are often high-achieving or driven but find themselves feeling disconnected, exhausted, or unsure of how to move forward, especially during times of transition or uncertainty. As a Mental Health Clinician with a specialization in Sport Psychology from Boston University, I bring both lived experience and clinical training into the therapeutic space. My work is grounded in supporting clients as they reconnect with themselves, navigate pressure, and move toward meaningful growth and healing. I tailor our work to honor the complexity of who you are, including your identities, experiences, and the systems that shape you. As a bi-racial woman, I understand how traditional models of therapy can overlook marginalized voices. I strive to create a space where you feel seen, respected, and safe enough to explore, grow, and heal at your own pace. Whether you’re exploring identity, managing stress, processing past experiences, or simply seeking a space to rest and reflect, therapy can be a powerful step toward healing. Together, we’ll explore what growth looks like for you.

We all encounter difficult stressors, setbacks and experiences that sometimes cause us pain. We may be challenged by our relationships, previous trauma, difficult transitions, depression or anxiety. We can make the choice to work through these events and grow even when things are hard and confusing. My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe place for you to explore your struggles, and give you objective feedback and guidance to help you improve your life. Whether you'd like to improve your mood, strengthen relationships or need support coping with a difficult circumstance I can help. Clinically, clients and I collaborate to reinforce adaptive behaviors, and understand your unique strengths so that you may live a meaningful and satisfying life. In therapy, we focus on both problem-solving difficult situations, as well as developing an understanding of long-term patterns that contribute to your distress.

We know it can be tough making the first step to find support. Our practice specializes in working with LGBTQ folks, including those in non-monogamous relationships and people living with HIV/AIDS. Our team currently consists of queer identified therapists and we will help you lay the groundwork to make positive changes that will serve to enrich your life. We work collaboratively with our clients on identifying changes they want to see in their lives and taking steps towards those changes. Do you find you struggle with self confidence? Do you often feel dysphoric about your gender? Our team can help.

Julia Schechter, MSW, LICSW (she/her) is a psychotherapist and professor of social work in Boston with 15+ years of mental health experience. Whether you're experiencing existential anxiety about the state of the world and current politics, haven't been intimate with your partner/spouse in way too long, or are in the early stages of recovery, I'll provide a safe space for you. I celebrate all races, genders, sexual orientations, religions, and relationship configurations. 🏳️‍🌈

Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or hopeless? Emotions running wild? Past traumas haunting your present? As a trained therapist, I specialize in addressing underlying issues swiftly. With warmth and empathy, I'll create a safe space for you to overcome these struggles and transition from simply surviving to thriving. As a therapist, I act as an emotional support, teacher, and guide on the client’s journey so they gain the skills, insight, and confidence they need. I firmly believe that everyone has the capacity to grow and heal from whatever they have experienced in life. I am trained in EMDR which is a powerful therapy technique that can facilitate the reprocessing of traumatic or negative experiences. It reduces emotional distress and promotes healing, leading to improved emotional well-being and a greater sense of empowerment. I am also trained in IFS, which is a transformative therapy approach that helps individuals understand their emotional struggles. It views the mind as a system of different parts, each with its own unique role and purpose. By fostering self-awareness and compassion, IFS allows individuals to develop a harmonious relationship with their internal parts leading to increased self-acceptance, improved emotional regulation, and a greater sense of wholeness and inner peace.

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Are you feeling stuck in a certain pattern of thoughts or behaviors that you find worrisome or troubling? Perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed in your life and are beginning to wonder if you may benefit from some additional support. I have worked and trained in a variety of mental health settings including residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, medical hospitals and college campuses. I have experience treating young adults and adults struggling with disordered eating, chronic disease or illness, anxiety, trauma, depression, substance misuse, difficult relationships and career/school related stress. I believe the relationship you build with your therapist is of the utmost importance. My style is supportive, direct and interactive. Together we can come up with new ways of coping to manage the stress in your life. I welcome the opportunity to work with people of all gender identities and all body shapes and sizes. Please note the best way to get in touch with me is via email.

Offering TeleHealth & Accepting New Clients! Dr. Kurtz is a board certified clinical neuropsychologist who provides comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for adults. She specializes in the assessment of cognitive and behavioral changes associated with a wide range of neurological and medical disorders, including traumatic brain injury and stroke. Dr. Kurtz also has extensive experience evaluating individuals with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), learning disabilities, and psychiatric disorders. Dr. Kurtz’s evaluations are comprised of comprehensive interviews, as well as cognitive and psychological testing, which are integrated to form diagnostic conclusions and practical, detailed recommendations. Each assessment includes a follow-up session where this information is reviewed in detail and any additional questions or concerns are addressed. The goal of these evaluations is to provide each patient with information regarding personal strengths and weaknesses and to help develop ways to enhance daily functioning. Dr. Kurtz earned a doctorate in clinical psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey. She completed both her clinical internship and postdoctoral fellowship at the VA Maryland Health Care System with specialized training in clinical neuropsychology. Prior to joining CPA, Dr. Kurtz spent several years working as a neuropsychologist at the prestigious MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital in Washington, DC.