Therapists for college students near 02155
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.
I specialize in supporting college students explore identity, cope with stress or anxiety, navigate life transitions, explore complex family dynamics, and support athletes through performance bumps or transitions. I am an LGBTQIA+ therapist that brings an authentic, compassionate, and curious approach to our work together. If any of this resonates with you, reach out!
Psychiatric Wellness Center is a private practice serving New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Our practice is unique as it utilizes treatment methods to treat the whole person. Our providers are nurse practitioners who offer both therapy and medication as well as highly trained licensed therapists who offer individual counseling. Our nurse practitioners and licensed therapists incorporate holistic methods to aid in your recovery and resilience. Our nurse practitioners prescribe medication in a mindful manner in addition to providing coping skill strategies, education, mindful listening and therapeutic interventions such as CBT and trauma informed counseling. You are carefully monitored to ensure you are safely on any medications while in our care. Our goal is to create a healing environment for each individual by carefully curating unique treatment plans to serve your needs.
College can be one of the most exciting and overwhelming seasons of your life. You may be adjusting to being away from home, navigating new relationships, questioning your major, managing academic pressure, or quietly carrying anxiety, depression, or past trauma that hasn’t had space to heal. On the outside, it can look like everyone else is handling it just fine — but inside, you might feel stuck, exhausted, unmotivated, or unsure of who you’re becoming. If you’re in that space, you’re not alone. And you don’t have to work through it by yourself. I work with college students who are in the middle of real life transitions — identity shifts, relationship changes, academic stress, family expectations, grief, trauma, and the quiet weight of self-doubt. Depression during college often doesn’t look like “sad all the time.” It can show up as procrastination, isolation, low motivation, difficulty focusing, or feeling disconnected from the person you used to be. Trauma can show up in relationships, in trust, in sleep, or in how hard you are on yourself. Together, we slow things down. We make sense of what’s happening beneath the surface. We identify patterns that are keeping you stuck and build practical tools that help you feel more steady, confident, and grounded. My approach is collaborative and straightforward. I don’t believe in sitting back silently while you struggle to find words. We talk. We process. We challenge unhelpful thoughts. We work through emotional blocks. I integrate approaches such as CBT, trauma-informed care, and other evidence-based strategies to help you build resilience while honoring your story. My goal is not just symptom relief — it’s helping you understand yourself better so you can move forward with clarity and confidence. College is a time of growth — but growth can feel uncomfortable. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, numb, stuck, or unsure about your direction, therapy can be a space to reset and regain momentum. You deserve support as you figure out who you are and who you want to become. If you’re ready to take the next step, I invite you to Request an Initial Appointment and begin therapy. You don’t have to wait until things get worse. Let’s work together to help you regain balance, rebuild confidence, and move through this season with strength.
Does you have trouble with attention, managing their emotions, or learning at school or at home? I’m Dr. Kimberly Trainor, a doctoral-level licensed educational psychologist, who can help by providing therapy for children, teens, and young adults struggling with anxiety through cognitive behavioral therapy techniques. I can also provide a comprehensive psychological or psycho-educational assessments. Through evaluations, I can provide specific treatment recommendations for issues such as ADHD, autism, learning disorders, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and OCD. With several years experience working in a public school setting, I have knowledge of community resources, and supports available in schools through accommodations. Therefore, I can provide vital treatment recommendations as part of the evaluation specific to your needs. I want to help individuals feel successful and confident in school, at home, and in the community. Through better understanding of their unique strengths and weaknesses in many skill areas, together we can help you and/or your child truly flourish. By providing coping strategies in therapy to children and teens, we can help build happy, resilient adults.
If you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, lonely, or unsure of yourself, you’re not alone — and I’m really glad you’re here. So many college students and young adults struggle with anxiety, depression, sleep issues, relationship stress, or feeling uncomfortable in their own skin. It can be exhausting to carry all of that by yourself. In our work together, you’ll have a calm, supportive space where you can talk openly, breathe a little easier, and feel seen without judgment. I’m a therapist who genuinely loves helping people understand themselves and feel more grounded in their lives. Sometimes that means learning practical tools to ease anxiety or shift unhelpful patterns. Other times it’s having a quiet, steady place to sit with your feelings and figure out what you truly want. My background includes an undergraduate degree from Johns Hopkins University and master’s degrees in Public Health and Social Work from Tulane University and Westfield State University. My approach draws from psychodynamic therapy, CBT, and DBT, and I blend these methods in a way that feels natural, supportive, and tailored to you. Above all, I want you to feel safe, understood, and hopeful about the changes you’re working toward. This is a space for you — to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and move forward with more confidence and clarity.
As a mental health counselor, my goal is to create a safe, compassionate space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported. I believe that every person’s story is unique, and there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to healing or growth. My approach is collaborative and flexible to best suit my client's needs. I draw from a range of evidence-based methods, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based practices, person-centered therapy, and strengths-based techniques.
We are a group practice who help adults going through a life transition, managing mental health, or experiencing relationship issues.
The clients I work with are often creative, sensitive people-pleasers who are feeling overwhelmed and alone. They’re struggling with their relationships and figuring out who they are and where they fit. Life is exhausting, as they second-guess every word that comes out of their mouth. The noise of everyone else’s expectations makes it impossible to sort out what they really want. With a compassionate and playful approach, we will break down your fears while uncovering what gives you strength, what lights you up, and what helps you feel confident.
Ashleigh Hala is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) with 13 years of professional experience. Hala is a client-centered therapist who focuses on client assets and strengths to facilitate change. The therapeutic relationship is most critical to Hala, who prioritizes building strong rapport through empathy and compassion. Hala has a great deal of experience working with young adult issues, with a history of working with clients in their teens and early adolescence. While Hala specializes in areas such as trauma and substance use, Hala also works with clients around anxiety, building coping strategies, and interpersonal relationships. Hala is open to short and long term clients and works with clients to meet co-created goals.
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I am most often described as "passionate". I put my whole being into every decision I make. I believe that steady hard work always has a positive payout in the end. Sometimes the big picture can be overwhelming and daunting, I break life down into manageable and realistic steps. Therapy is your time. Sessions with me are are directed by your needs and are action oriented.