Therapists for college students near Boston, MA

Hi, I’m Marlena. I’m a multicultural, bilingual (Spanish-speaking) therapist who helps women navigating life transitions, relationships, and the pressure to hold it all together. You’re the one everyone relies on, but deep down, you’re craving space to slow down, breathe, and feel like yourself again. I bring warmth, humor, and authenticity to every session. This is your space to exhale, be seen, and start feeling more at ease.

I work with clients to manage how their mental well-being impacts their work. Mental health challenges can affect focus, confidence, and performance, and many of my clients experience anxiety, depression, trauma, perfectionism, or ADHD. I also work with students and professionals who are seeking direction in their careers or navigating a transition. Together, we use evidence-based therapy (including CBT and EMDR) and practical career guidance to align your career goals with your personal well-being.

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I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who specializes in mental health treatment for adults, college students, and youth of all ages. For over ten years I have worked in the mental health field throughout New England. Since obtaining my masters in Social Work, I have worked in various settings such as residential treatment facilities, community based work, inpatient hospital settings, schools and colleges. I have experience running groups, individual therapy, family therapy, training and supervising. I believe in a client centered approach, working to find the treatment that will empower individual growth and success. I have extensive experience and training in trauma informed care, Sensory Motor Arousal Regulation Therapy, CPI and ARC. I have in-depth experience working with individuals whom have suffered from Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Co-occurring disorders, navigating transitions and identity formation. I believe in a holistic, creative, and thoughtful approach to care. I believe the client's are the expert of themselves, while helping to support and explore personal goals and true sense of self. Together we will build self-awareness of strengths, abilities, manage conflict resolution and communication, and learn new skills to improve your overall quality of life. I have a strong appreciation for the arts, nature, and constantly learning from the world around me. I aim to break the stigma of mental health and challenge societal norms and expectations.

Hi! I am a licensed clinician who supports clients struggling with any and all of the stressors of our time with a focus on creating a nurturing therapy space.

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.

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.

Evidence-based personalized therapy to help you become your best self. I like to work with you and to meet you where you're at- together we will form a treatment plan and check in throughout treatment to see how we're doing. I like to provide a mixture of skill-based interventions to help you navigate difficulties in the moment and after we're done with our work together. I also provide space for you to vent and process what is happening on a day to day basis.

I help clients to learn, grow, and resolve their problems -- whether big or small, simple or complicated. Those problems may include: self-defeating habits, hurtful relationship patterns, overwhelming anxiety, or debilitating depression. Milton Erickson is the psychiatrist, who revolutionized approaches to both psychotherapy and hypnosis. I practice in his tradition. That means: I don't just listen. I also reframe problems you might think unsolvable, change perspectives that stymie you, awaken dormant strengths, and teach lessons and skills you're missing. I am presently providing teletherapy services only to new clients. Although I do provide insight-oriented therapy to clients, who want better to understand themselves, most of my work is short term with clients, who merely want to solve their problems as quickly as possible.

Are you feeling the weight of burnout, anxiety, depression, trauma, or ADHD? Do things you once loved now fill you with dread? I’m here to help you reconnect with your passion, heal, and rediscover your unique voice. In these challenging times, your well-being is crucial. With my extensive experience as a trauma professional, career coach, and clinical supervisor, I am dedicated to supporting your growth. Let’s work together to ensure you thrive. It's time to prioritize you! I've worked with individuals from diverse identities, professions, and backgrounds to navigate depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, and burnout. Together, we’ll uncover what you need to heal and grow. Using a goals-based, outcome-focused approach, I put you in the driver's seat, ensuring the journey is all about you. Call me at (857) 688-5063, or email me! Let's take a moment to get to know eachother and see if I can help you with what you need.

The Awaken Mind Center team has years of healthcare experience and expertise in various areas of the healthcare system. This allows us to work with each individual to address each person's specific mental health needs. ● The Awaken Mind center team offers o Initial Evaluations o Medication Management (Psychopharmacology) o Second Opinion o Evaluation for Medicinal Marijuana o Genetic Testing o Life Coaching ● Individual staff and/or patients are more than welcome to contact Awaken Mind Center directly o www.awakenmindcenter.com o info@awakenmindcenter.com o Office phone: 617-729-2369 o Office Fax: 617-655-9316 o Office Hours: ▪ Admin: 8am-5pm M-F ▪ Provider Hours: Monday through Sunday 8am-8pm (varies by provider) o Address: ▪ 500 Grossman Drive #1132 Braintree, MA 02184 ● Awaken Mind Center accepts the following insurances (Commercial Plan only) o Aetna o Allways Health Partners/Mass General Brigham Health Plans o Blue Cross Blue Shield – BCBS o Cigna o Harvard Pilgrim o Optum Health o Tufts Health Commercial o United Health

Change is difficult and life can feel quite daunting at times! We often need someone to validate our struggles and nudge us in a positive direction. I approach therapy with compassion, humor, honesty and knowledge. My clinical background is in addiction, however I treat a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship issues. My therapy process often involves recognizing and exploring patters of behavior and developing more adaptive ways to function. I offer supportive therapy that empowers clients to achieve fulfillment in making the changes they want. I genuinely believe we all have the resilience necessary to make meaningful and lasting changes in our lives! Feel free to reach out via email or phone (call/ text) to schedule.

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I use psychotherapy and medications to help people with stress-related conditions. I am interested in not only alleviating symptoms but helping my clients understand the underlying causes that bring them into treatment. If we are able to connect in a way that you feel understood and I can see the world as if in your shoes, then progress has begun. As a prescriber, I try to consider all the concerns expressed by my clients and come up with a plan that feels safe and right. I provide a detailed assessment and really try to include my clients in the decision-making process. As a therapist, I try to create a safe place for my clients to explore their thoughts and express their feelings. I am interested in seeing and understanding the world and especially relationships from my client's point of view. As a relational therapist, I try to help my client communicate more effectively and participate more deeply in relationships. I am trained in psychodynamic and psychoanalytic therapies and work relationally with clients. I am also trained in mentalization-based (MBT), transference-focused (TFP), accelerated dynamic experiential psychotherapy (AEDP), and intensive short term dynamic psychotherapy (ISTP). Patients must be in therapy to be seen by me, either with an outside therapist or internally. Any new patient requests must use "scheduling@thoughtfulpsychiatry.com" for outreach.

Are you feeling overwhelmed or stuck in some aspect of your life? Are you ready for a change, but are unsure of where or how to start? It takes courage and strength to reach out for help, and I would like to support you in your journey. I want to help you figure out what is holding you back and enhance your experience of self-discovery. With close to 15 years of experience working with young adults, I have gained valuable knowledge and skills to help you and have witnessed many people make incredible progress. I believe that we are all unique and work with you to identify your goals and discover the source of your challenges. I work hard to create a safe and non-judgemental space where you can openly explore and share what is uniquely going on for you. As your therapist, I strive to support you in facing the issues you would like to address. Reach out and don't hesitate to give my a call if you would like to explore working together!

MEDICATION MANAGEMENT. Find the right fit of medications for you. Totality Mindcare is Accepting New Patients! If you're tired of feeling this way and ready to give medications a try. We are here for you. We know it could be scary to think of managing your symptoms with a medication, but it is no different than using an inhaler for your asthma, or Tylenol for a headache. Anxiety, depression, mood changes, etc. are a medical condition too. Totality Mindcare psychiatry offers a journey where understanding meets compassion, & where the power of education, collaboration, & freedom of choice become the key to mental well-being. I approach treatment with a team mindset, working together to find practical interventions tailored to your lifestyle. Services include diagnostic evaluation & medication management, often incorporating therapeutic techniques, functional interventions, and/or integrative practices to address your mental health concerns holistically & effectively.

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 Insight Counseling & Wellness, our competent, compassionate, and knowledgeable practitioners provide a relaxing and inclusive environment to effectively help you work toward your goals and healthy outcomes. Our mission is to empower each person on their journey to an improved quality of life, whole-self wellness, and happiness. Our staff is committed to providing individualized and holistic care to support you through the most vulnerable points in life with compassion and clarity.

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.

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. 🏳️‍🌈