Therapists for college students near Boston, MA

I am Amina, a dedicated Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Dedham, MA. With a comprehensive background in mental health care, I am committed to providing compassionate and personalized treatment to individuals experiencing a range of psychiatric conditions. My practice focuses on holistic care, integrating evidence-based therapies with a patient-centered approach to support mental wellness and recovery. I am passionate about collaborating with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the highest standard of care. Whether you are seeking support for anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, or other mental health challenges, I am here to help guide you on your journey to improved mental health. Please feel free to contact my office to learn more about the services I offer or to schedule a consultation. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you.

Priti Patel, M.A. (she/her), is a mental health clinician, holding dual bachelor’s degrees in psychology and Neuroscience from Regis College, and her master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Boston College. Priti’s integrative therapeutic style is composed of attachment-focused, behavioral, and neuroscience-informed modalities as shown below. Attachment-focused therapies: Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Psychodynamic Therapy Behavioral therapies: Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Neuroscience-informed therapies: Neuro-education and Somatic Therapy Priti's Approach to care: Priti embodies a preventive and collaborative approach to care, prioritizing early intervention, prevention, and longevity. She works closely with her clients while actively partnering with primary care providers, psychiatrists, gynecologists, dietitians, and school counselors to ensure thoughtful, comprehensive care across all aspects of health. Priti integrates her expertise in neuroscience with a compassionate, evidence-informed approach to psychotherapy. She recognizes that trauma affects not only relationships and attachment patterns, but also neurobiology, psychiatric symptoms, and medical health. This perspective informs her treatment approach, including careful consideration of medication management, and the mind–body connection. She is committed to helping clients feel understood and supported, while facilitating more adaptive, connected, and meaningful lives. At the heart of Priti’s clinical work is a deep belief that healing occurs within safe, secure, and attuned relationships. Her counseling approach is warm, collaborative, and relational, rooted in fostering a sense of safety and acceptance. She views the therapeutic relationship as a central conduit for transformation and growth, meeting clients where they are and walking alongside them as they come home to themselves. Priti supports clients in reconnecting with their inner child, reclaiming their identities, and expanding their capacity to hold grief throughout life. The populations Priti Specializes in: Priti has experience providing outpatient and inpatient mental health services to adolescents, adults, and families. She works as both a generalist and as a women's mental health specialist. As a generalist, she specializes in the following diagnoses: anxiety, depression, ADHD, eating disorders, and trauma-related disorders across all genders. As a women's mental health specialist, Priti supports both women and adolescent girls recovering from complex trauma, PMDD, anxiety and depression, eating disorders/body-image disturbances, infertility, and perinatal mental health. With extensive experience treating women diagnosed with PCOS, endometriosis, dysmenorrhea, and related reproductive health concerns, Priti recognizes the powerful intersection between gynecological and mental health. With a specific focus on healthy female adolescent development, Priti helps adolescent girls cultivate emotional resilience and navigate gender specific challenges associated with female adolescence. Priti understands that adolescence can be a tender, and often overwhelming stage of life, marked by social pressures, identity exploration, and emotional intensity. She has particular experience supporting teen girls recovering from complex early childhood trauma, including the lasting effects of early parental substance abuse, grief, bullying, attachment disruptions, and other adverse childhood experiences. Through a trauma-informed and compassionate approach, Priti helps young women build self-understanding, strengthen coping skills, develop healthy relationships, and move toward healing and growth. Who is Priti Outside of the Therapy Room? When she's not working with clients, Priti enjoys spending time with family and friends. Her hobbies include exploring new coffee shops, strength training, cooking, traveling, and reading action, adventure, and high fantasy novels. From the age of eight, Priti was taught Garba, a traditional folk dance from Gujarat, India, by her mother. She is currently learning Bharatanatyam, a classical Indian dance form originating from Tamil Nadu, India. For Priti, culture, tradition, food, movement, and storytelling are meaningful ways to stay connected to herself, her heritage, and her community. She finds joy in exploring life through dance, strength training, new culinary experiences, and the immersive worlds found in books. Please be aware that ordinary e-mail that is not encrypted is not a secure method of communication. Any email sent to us by you via Thriving Campus constitutes your acknowledgment of the risks of unsecure communication and your authorization for us to communicate with you by email. If you do not wish to receive an email response, please reach out by phone.

I believe therapy starts with connection. I bring warmth, sensitivity, and active engagement to my work, creating a space where you can feel seen, heard, and supported. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, past trauma, or navigating a major life transition, I’m here to help you understand yourself with more clarity and self-compassion. My approach is grounded in the belief that people are more than a diagnosis. I work from a non-pathologizing, wellness-centered perspective, which means I focus on understanding your unique story rather than reducing it to symptoms or labels. Together, we can explore the deeper patterns that may be getting in your way and move toward a more grounded, meaningful way of living. My psychotherapy education includes a master’s in counseling from Northwestern University. I’ve also completed a post-graduate fellowship in psychoanalysis through the Massachusetts Institute of Psychoanalysis, as well as a behavioral medicine program with Boston Behavioral Medicine. Before becoming a therapist, I spent over a decade as a physician assistant, working closely with patients across medical settings. That experience continues to inform the way I understand the mind-body connection and how stress, trauma, and emotional pain can show up physically as well as mentally. In addition to my work at Omega Therapy Practice, I’ve provided therapy in community mental health settings, supporting individuals facing anxiety, depression, PTSD, substance use, and relationship difficulties. I enjoy working with adults of all ages including college students, the elderly, healthcare professionals, LGBTQIA, those exploring identity, and healing from past wounds. Languages • English • Spanish

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with a Master's degree in Social Work from Simmons University, Massachusetts. I am fluent in English, Portuguese, and Cape Verdean Creole, and semi-fluent in Spanish. I have experience working with young adults, the elderly, and children, specializing in depression, anxiety, trauma-informed care, and stress. My therapeutic approach focuses on strength-based, solution-focused, CBT, and trauma-focused therapy. My inviting approach creates a safe space for clients to explore and express their concerns. I will help you identify and create a plan to meet your goals. My experience in various settings, including in-home and outpatient, combined with unique training, has prepared me to serve people from diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Whether you're juggling life’s day-to-day stressors or facing a major life transition, life can feel complicated and overwhelming. Maybe you feel stuck in unproductive patterns of behavior or want to create meaningful, healthy relationships. Many of the women I work with are navigating pregnancy or fertility journeys, transitioning into motherhood, or are motivated to shift patterns within their family or close relationships. I am passionate about helping women to improve their sense of self and create new patterns of behavior that lead to confidence and increased self worth.

It’s hard navigating all that is expected of us in today’s world. It’s even harder if you’re struggling with things like relationship problems, ADHD symptoms, anxiety, and/or depression. Imagine a world where things feel more manageable. You have someone to talk to about your feelings on a regular basis, someone to help provide some guidance and skills to cope with the harder feelings. You have a safe and supportive space to vent about the problems causing you stress and you don’t feel judged for thinking and feeling the way you do.

I offer a safe, reflective space to process experiences, explore thoughts and feelings, and develop new insights. My practice focuses on supporting older teens and adult women coping with depression, anxiety, trauma, or a challenging relationship with food and their bodies. My clients are often looking to improve their relationship with themselves, their partners, or their loved ones. Together, we will explore your experiences and create strategies that help you lead a fulfilling, authentic life. Therapy should be a collaborative and supportive process, where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to embrace your unique path.

Sometimes, life can be difficult, and I believe that therapy can provide a safe place to process and work through the challenges in your unique journey. I provide a nurturing and collaborative space to meet you as you are and help you gain a deeper sense of your authentic self. My integrative and holistic approach is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and empathetic, seeking to create awareness and compassion for all the parts that comprise you. I work with individuals navigating relationships, life transitions, parenting, fertility, spirituality, grief, depression, anxiety, and trauma.

As a therapist, I am passionate about nurturing and empowering each person's inner healer. Our work together is grounded in a collaborative, strengths based approach as we navigate life's challenges, successes, and everything in between. I have extensive experience across various settings—intimate partner violence services, LGBTQIA street youth, residential treatment, international work, schools, and private practice— and have worked with people from all races and ethnicities, sexualities, genders, abilities, socioeconomic status, and backgrounds. This includes LGBTQIA youth and adults, particularly supporting people through their gender transition and coming out process. I bring over 15 years of experience in working with trauma, grief, working through complicated relationships, managing daily stress, and understanding one's self more fully. Therapy is an act of bravery. I would be honored to be a part of this courageous journey with you.

Hi there, I’m Mara, and I’m looking forward to supporting you on your one-of-a-kind journey. As a therapist, I find immense joy in helping individuals navigate the sometimes turbulent waters of life. Each person I work with brings a unique story, and I feel privileged to be a part of their journey toward healing and self-discovery. Whether it’s tackling anxiety, navigating the complexities of depression, understanding ADHD, exploring gender identity, or embracing one’s sexuality, I am here to provide a safe and supportive space for all. Through my various approaches of person-centered, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and feminist framework, I believe that therapy is not just about addressing challenges; it’s also about celebrating strengths and fostering resilience. I thrive on watching my clients transform their struggles into stepping stones for growth. Life can be messy, but together we can untangle those knots and create a path toward fulfillment and joy. So, if you’re ready to embark on this journey of self-exploration, let’s work together to navigate the highs and lows of life. Together, we can unlock your potential and help you shine your brightest!

You deserve to feel strong, confident, and beautiful- but for many women and teens, anxiety, depression, or trauma can lead to feeling lost, misunderstood, or stuck in negative patterns. Maybe you aren't who you used to be and want to find your inner strength and confidence to build positive, healthy connections. You want to manage stress without feeling completely overwhelmed and find strategies that actually work to reduce sadness and anxiety. If you're looking for some guidance on how to get there, give me a call. At Connections, our clients find success in learning to trust themselves and make choices they can feel good about.

Tara is committed to creating safe, nurturing therapeutic spaces where clients can explore their emotions and develop the skills they need to thrive. She takes an individualized approach to therapy, drawing from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused techniques, narrative therapy, and play and expressive modalities to meet each client’s unique needs. Tara is skilled in supporting children, adolescents, and young adults as they navigate self-esteem issues, social challenges, changing family dynamics, and diagnoses of anxiety, depression, ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. She holds a Master of Social Work as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology and Human Development, both from Boston College. Any email sent to us by you via Thriving Campus constitutes your acknowledgment of the risks of unsecure communication and your authorization for us to communicate with you by email. If you do not wish to receive an email response, please reach out directly via phone at (781)-990-5310.

Whether you’re navigating interpersonal challenges, past trauma, identity exploration, or managing anxiety or depression, my goal is to provide a space where you can truly feel seen and supported. I am a trauma-informed, relational therapist who works from an attachment-based and gender-affirming lens. I hold a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and have experience working with individuals, couples, and family systems. With empathy and humor, I encourage accountability while compassionately challenging my clients. My approach is collaborative, prioritizing safety, trust, and authenticity in the therapeutic space. I strive to honor how each person’s intersectional identities, relationships, environments, and past experiences shape who they are and how they move through the world.

I'm a board-certified psychiatrist who works with students using therapy, medication, or both, depending on what's helpful at the time. My goal is to support people in feeling more like themselves and moving toward the life they want. I strive to create a space where students feel heard, validated and able to grow. Sometimes that means using medication to ease depression, anxiety, or ADHD. Other times, it means listening closely during a hard moment, creating space to mourn what could have been or looking more deeply at patterns that make life more difficult and finding ways to change them. My psychiatric training took place at Massachusetts General Hospital and McLean hospital, both affiliated with Harvard Medical School. I then went on to teach residents and work at McLean for many years. I've trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy (understanding how early events shape us), DBT (building skills to manage intense emotions and reduce self-harm), and relational theory (exploring how healing happens through connection). I draw on these approaches together to find what best fits each person I work with. I am only in network with Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Boston College's student insurance and the MGB Employees insurance. You can learn more about me at aaronfrenzmd.com

As a counselor, Val is passionate about creating a safe environment which fosters healthy vulnerability and honesty, so that clients can feel empowered to take ownership of their individual life goals and journeys. Val works primarily from a person-centered, systemic, and existential approach. She considers clients as a part of the broader life systems, and hopes to help clients gain and exercise self-advocacy tools to use throughout their daily lives. Val uses non-judgemental listening skills, humor, candor, and empathy to drive meaningful change within her clients throughout their time in therapy.

Emily earned her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Anthropology from Roger Williams University and her Master’s degree in Social Work from University of Connecticut (UCONN). She has experience working with children and families in Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient, and school settings. While working with clients, Emily utilizes various modalities, including Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Therapy is a very personal journey for children and their families and she takes a non-judgmental, empowering, and culturally and LGBTQ competent approach to provide a safe space for this incredibly important and life-changing work.

I work as a psychologist at CampusCare Counseling, providing quality mental health services to young adults. My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, relational, and psychodynamic, relying on building trust in a nonjudgmental space. I believe treatment should be rooted in each client’s unique strengths, relationships and communities. I operate from an anti-oppressive, feminist, disability-affirming, neurodiversity-affirming and intersectional lens. I draw on a wide range of modalities to tailor treatment for each individual, which often includes narrative therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, relational-cultural therapy (RCT), mindfulness, or expressive arts therapy.

With over two decades in healthcare, I’ve had the privilege of caring for others both directly and through innovative technology solutions. Along the way, I discovered that true well-being extends beyond physical health; it includes nurturing the mind and spirit. This realization led me to mindfulness, yoga, and meditation—practices that transformed my life and helped me feel more present, grounded, and compassionate. Inspired by this journey, I became a certified yoga instructor and completed counseling training, deepening my commitment to creating space for healing and growth. Today, I bring together years of experience and a passion for holistic wellness to support individuals through life’s challenges. My approach is rooted in evidence-based practices and guided by compassion, offering a safe, non-judgmental space where you can feel truly seen, heard, and empowered. I believe in the transformative power of presence and in honoring the natural connection between body, mind, and spirit. These values shape every interaction, allowing me to respect your unique story, identity, and lived experiences as we work together toward the life you envision. My goal is to walk alongside you not just as a counselor, but as a partner in your journey toward growth and well-being.

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I work with teens and young adults who want to live a life less impacted by their anxiety, OCD, and other stressors. College can be full of unexpected peaks and valleys, and I help people navigate those ups and downs. Whether it’s stress related to academics, friendships, family, or something else, we can work through it together to help you build a more full and authentic life.