Therapists for college students near 02139

Life is full of challenges and difficult moments. I believe that as human beings, we are wired to deal with our pain in ways that leave us feeling lost, exhausted, and hopeless. We may lose sight of our purpose, our values, our loved ones, and the many other aspects of life that make us whole and content. With humility and compassion, I aim to support you in dropping the struggle and finding new ways to achieve the well-being you deserve. You don’t have to figure it out alone, and I'm sure we'll share some laughs along the way. I utilize a psychodynamic lens which focuses on the unconscious forces that often drive our emotions and actions; including underlying desires and anxieties that are present deep within the mind yet influence personality and behavior. In addition, I will integrate CBT and DBT with the goal of reducing unwanted behaviors. If we work on ourselves and learn to care for ourselves, we can then be present and capable of helping those around us. I’d love to hear from you. I am best reached over e-mail or through my website.

Starting therapy can be a bit daunting and scary. Opening up and being vulnerable to a complete stranger can be challenging. That is why we make it my mission for the process to be pleasant and safe for you. Through various psychotherapy methods and collaborative treatment measures, our clients develop life-changing habits to help them cope with life’s various obstacles. Our therapy sessions are designed to dissect personal issues and provide clients with effective tools to help them see the glass as half full instead of half empty.

Right now you may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stressed out, or just feeling “stuck.” Maybe you struggle with overthinking, difficulty sleeping, worrying about the future, feeling unmotivated, or unsure of your next step forward. My clients are often seeking a therapist for anxiety, stress, life changes, ADHD, (seasonal) depression, college, and relationship problems. The thing is, it really is possible to overcome what you’re going through with help from an experienced therapist. I’m here to really listen to you and be by your side, helping you to cultivate the change that you want in your life. Therapy should feel collaborative, safe, and empowering. I bring in a variety of evidenced-based therapy frameworks personalized to your needs, along with compassion and humor into sessions. We’ll sort through what feels hard, learn healthy ways to cope with emotions, and rewrite unhelpful patterns to develop healthier relationships with others and yourself. Imagine what your life will look like when you’ve gotten what you needed out of therapy. Lets make that happen together. Call or email me to schedule a free 15-minute consultation call, and we can see if it’s a good fit. I look forward to talking to you soon!

Trauma, depression and anxiety can impact every aspect of your day to day life. In therapy we can work together to help address your symptoms, and help you find your way back to a sense of security and contentment. Using evidenced based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR and Cognitive Processing therapy, we can help reduce the impact that trauma, anxiety, an depression have on your day to day life, and help you heal.

As a dual-certified practitioner of integrative psychiatry, I bring a holistic perspective to mental healthcare, grounded in a deep understanding of the mind-body connection and its impact on both mental and physical well-being. My approach to psychiatric care is centered on collaboration, empathy, and honoring each individual's unique path. Through comprehensive assessments, tailored treatment plans, expert pairing of both psychotropic and complementary interventions, and continuous therapeutic support, I work to guide my patients through challenging times, build resilience, and empower a strong sense of self-efficacy.

Wholistic Healing & Therapy is a mental health counseling service that believes in treating and healing the whole person in your life journey. Mental health is connected to your physical health and should be treated as so in a safe environment. We work together on your treatment goals to best suite your needs.

Do you feel like you’re juggling everything — trying to be the strong one — while quietly running on empty? On the outside, it looks like you’ve got it together, but inside, you’re overwhelmed, exhausted, and wondering why it’s so hard to just feel okay. Maybe you say yes when you want to say no or carry old wounds that still affect your life. You’re ready for change — to feel more grounded, present, and connected. I specialize in helping self-aware women break free from perfectionism, people-pleasing, and the heavy emotional load they’ve been carrying for way too long. Together, we’ll get curious about what’s underneath the surface. I use EMDR and other trauma-informed approaches to help you process what’s been holding you back — whether it’s anxiety, past trauma, or patterns you’re just tired of repeating. Therapy with me is about creating a space where you can finally exhale, be fully seen, and start building a life that feels true to who you are. If any of this resonates, I’d love to talk. Reach out for a free 15-minute consult to see if we’re a good fit.

You are really tired. If you’re being honest, your head is spinning & you’re anxious all the time. It’s keeping you from being able to rest, let alone enjoy life. Your thoughts are moving so fast, that it’s hard to stay focused. Now you’re starting to have headaches, racing heart, & tightness in your chest. You’re not sure what to do about it. All you know is that you don’t feel your best & feel that you’ve been letting people down. You feel disappointed in yourself & wonder what is going on with you. Usually things go according to plan and right now that is definitely not happening. It’s starting to become too much. You are really tired. If you’re being honest, your head is spinning & you’re anxious all the time. It’s keeping you from being able to rest, let alone enjoy life. Your thoughts are moving so fast, that it’s hard to stay focused. Now you’re starting to have headaches, racing heart, & tightness in your chest. You’re not sure what to do about it. All you know is that you don’t feel your best & feel that you’ve been letting people down. You feel disappointed in yourself & wonder what is going on with you. Usually things go according to plan and right now that is definitely not happening. It’s starting to become too much. I’m Deanna. I help grad students & young professionals who are busy & burnt out to find balance & peace, so they can truly enjoy life. I use EMDR & Brainspotting to get to the root of what’s going on. Many times we try to make improvements on the surface, but there’s something deeper that keeps us stuck. Let’s break this cycle of busyness & burnout. You want to feel more peace, connection, & joy in life. I want to help you get there! Together we can restore your energy & review your sense of self so you can feel proud of your accomplishments, take care of yourself without feeling guilty, feel closer to your friends and family, & truly enjoy life. Schedule a free consultation: www.littlebirdcounseling.net

Colorful Resilience is a Queer-Afro-Latina-owned outpatient mental health services office in West Springfield, Massachusetts. We proudly provide therapy – primarily, but not exclusively – to BIPOC, LGBTQ+, First Generation, and immigrant folks. For clients in the Western MA area, we offer in-person consultations and virtually for those all across Massachusetts. Due to a lack of clinical representation and cultural competency in the mental health field, the BIPOC, LGBTQ+, First Generation, and immigrant communities have historically been underserved. Colorful Resilience hopes to remedy such disparity by ensuring all our team members are representatives of the communities we serve, fearless allies, or both. Not only utilizing education but also lived experiences to provide the most relevant behavioral health services.

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.

Dr. Molly Foukal is a Clinical Psychologist with a PhD from University of Virginia and BA from Dartmouth College. She completed her clinical internship at Duke University Medical Center and post-doctoral fellowship at the Duke Center for Eating Disorders. In therapy, Molly helps her clients build meaningful, fulfilling lives consistent with their goals and personal values. As clients deepen their self-awareness, they become more intentional, self-compassionate, and successful in their daily lives. For many, this leads to a new permission to prioritize their own needs and paves the way for improved mental health, greater productivity, and increased life satisfaction. Please visit Molly's website for more details on her clinical expertise and approach to therapy.

We live in chaotic times. Everyone is affected at one level or another. Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stressed, uncertain, stuck, lost and alone? You may be struggling with depression, relationship problems, self esteem, loss and life changes. Perhaps feeling like you don’t belong, or searching for deeper purpose and meaning, and/or yearning for that spiritual connection, wisdom and inner guidance to show you the way to inner peace and happiness – the way back home. I can help. As a Psychospiritual therapist, coach, mentor and healer, I have been in practice for over 35 years. I specialize in natural approaches for mental health and integration of the whole being. My services support treating one’s inner disharmonies, transformation of the personality, and bringing integration of the personal and Spiritual levels of being. I offer traditional, holistic, Depth and Transpersonal Psychologies, and alternative mind-body-spiritual approaches. Techniques include somatic embodiment, mindfulness and self compassion therapies, dream work, shamanic practices, mind training, and more. Clients are offered pearls of Wisdom teachings and healing approaches from East, West and Native American traditions, and more. I have been a key speaker at national conferences on the science of consciousness and non-ordinary experiences, a current member of Depth Psychology Alliance, referral therapist for the Academy of Clinical Close Encounter Therapists, and written about in three books. I have taught hundreds of students over the years. I have a base fee, and take minimal insurance. Sessions by ecounseling and/or phone. Availability IS open beyond just insurance pay. No openings at this time for insurance only (Waiting list option). Email for more information and current availability. Free initial consultation by appointment. Email: Keystoenlighten@aol.com. Or call 413-695-4257 kindly include your name, phone number and email address with your voice message. I look forward to working with you!

A waxing crescent is the first lunar phase seen after a new moon. It represents new beginnings, growth, and moving toward one's full potential. At Waxing Crescent Counseling, LLC, we are licensed mental health professionals who can support you on your journey to becoming who you were always meant to be. We are licensed mental health counselors who work with adults experiencing a variety of life and/or clinical concerns using a collaborative, person-centered approach. We are passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion. We have supported many individuals experiencing depression/mood symptoms, anxiety/stress, fear, trauma symptoms, gender/sexuality concerns, addiction, and life transitions.

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I help adults in all phases of life. I help my clients work through new and past traumas, and through typical or unexpected life transitions. In therapy we can make meaning, find purpose, or forge new paths. Many clients come for help managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, anger, or addictions. If you need help but don't know what questions to ask, that's okay! You don't have to know exactly what's wrong or what you want. Finding out is part of the process! Therapy can be to heal, recover, sort through, reconnect, rejuvenate, strengthen, or change aspects of your life to make it more manageable & meaningful. I primarily work with college-age students as they navigate this transitional time in their lives. I currently have early and late evening appointments as well as Saturdays 10-1.

Scott Smith received a Master of Arts from Assumption College in 2007, with a specialization in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for adults. Scott completed his internship at a top tier training site, The Bridge of Central Massachusetts, where he received additional intensive training in dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) for individuals and groups. Scott has decades of experience working in multiple agencies and group practices, helping individuals and couples who have a wide range of diagnoses. In 2019, Scott began a solo practice focusing on couple therapy using emotional focus therapy (EFT). Scott realized he enjoys collaboration with other providers and decided to form Insights Psychological Services, PLLC with Ashley O'Hearn, Psy.D. to fulfill a dream as well as a need for the mental health community in Boston. Scott is excited about the prospects of clients having an authentic experience and clinicians being invested as much as the individuals are in their treatment. Scott enjoys working with adult individuals and couples (ages 20's to 50's) who are experiencing anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties. More specifically, Scott likes working with clients who want to gain awareness and insight surrounding their maladaptive behavioral patterns in order to promote change. Those who are in an existential crisis and seeking resolution, would likely be a good fit working with Scott. In terms of helping individuals, Scott provides psychological counseling using a CBT framework through a relational lens. He puts emphasis on learning about his clients' lived experience, while also pushing for change by challenging negative held beliefs or schemata. Scott is sensitive to clients feeling uncomfortable sharing their vulnerabilities and uses validation and encouragement throughout the therapy process to help clients feel understood. When working with couples, Scott uses EFT to help his clients identify the problematic dynamic that occurs in the relationship. He assists each individual of the partnership in identifying their emotional experience when a rupture has occurred as well as aids them in taking an empathetic stance with their partner in order to repair the injury. Additionally, Scott incorporates his DBT training to help couples better communicate to one another in an effective manner. Stylistically, Scott also guides his clients through the entire therapy process to create safety so that clients are able to gradually be able to tolerate uncomfortable feelings. Scott provides his individual and couple clients emotional consulting meaning that he provides feedback on what clients might be doing behaviorally that once was helpful but now is potentially keeping them stuck and unable to move forward toward their life goals. He uses humor and irreverence as a great therapeutic tool.

Are you feeling stressed, uncertain, anxious, stuck, or experiencing loss or conflict? I work collaboratively with my clients to better understand and move forward in their lives, as we gain insight into current challenges and stressors. My strength is engaging clients in an empathic and supportive therapeutic alliance. I work from a non-judgmental stance, in order to understand the perspective of my clients, and draw upon their unique and varied strengths. Gaining clarity, you can restore balance and fulfill your potential.

Founded by Sheri Damon, LMHC, LPCC, LCMHC, The Foundation for Learning and Inspiring Health and Healing (FLIHH™) is a distinctive health and healing practice in Massachusetts and Southern California, including Butterflihh Therapeutic Farm located on the South Shore of Boston, MA, Flihh Holistic Wellness in the Los Angeles area. Damon has built a therapy and wellness brand encompassing the importance of mind, body, spirit, and environment in the teaching of health and wellness and treatment of eating disorders, anxiety, depression, stress management, technology overuse and addiction, and more. In addition, Damon offers consultations and training services across the US in person and via teleconference. Our unique COPER Model applies a combination of strength-based strategies like animal-assisted, ecotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness and meditation, with effective programs for all ages, individuals of all genders and backgrounds, adolescents, and families. FLIHH is LGBTQ+ affirmative and a safe space for all. Butterflihh Farm provides the opportunity for animal-assisted techniques, allowing clients to connect with nature and animals in a serene, soothing environment that promotes healing, wellness, and resiliency.

I partner with individuals offering compassionate, trauma-informed care that promotes healing and personal growth. Partnering as a relational helper, I hope to expand from problem-focused stories to those of strength and resilience, matched with empowerment and a clearer sense of agency, working together to create the desired changes. I have experience working with individuals, from diverse backgrounds. My areas of work have included but are not limited to struggles around anxiety, depression, identity concerns, self-esteem issues, trauma, life transitions, relational issues, and daily stressors. I use an eclectic approach, drawing from various practices such as relational therapy, narrative therapy, client-centered therapy, attachment theory, some features of dialectical behavioral therapy, psychodynamic framework, and I approach therapy through a mindfulness, justice-orientated, culturally sensitive, queer-affirmative and a trauma informed lens. I believe in a relational process in which finding a therapist that is a "good fit" as the groundwork for a supportive, transformative process. I believe that every individual can examine their life's journey and own their story; all while strengthening self-compassion and working to navigate who and how to be in relationships. Stepping into the therapeutic process is the first movement towards self-discovery and growth! "Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do" -Brene' Brown

Accepting New Clients in Rhode Island & Massachusetts! Balancing academics, relationships, and personal well-being can feel overwhelming. Many of the students I work with are high-achievers struggling with stress, perfectionism, and the pressure to succeed—often at the expense of their mental health. You might feel burnt out, anxious, or stuck in unhelpful patterns with food and body image, leaving you disconnected from the confidence and joy you deserve. I specialize in helping clients - individuals, couples, and families - navigate relationship stress, academic pressure, and self-doubt. Together, we’ll develop practical strategies to manage anxiety, set healthier boundaries, and build a more compassionate relationship with yourself. My approach is collaborative and solution-focused, giving you the tools to feel more in control, balanced, and fulfilled. If you’re feeling overwhelmed and looking for support, reach out—I’d love to help you find a path forward that feels sustainable and empowering.