Therapists for college students near Cambridge, MA

Hi, I’m Sara Roesler, LICSW, LCSW, MSW, MPH. I provide a compassionate, supportive space for adults feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, mood changes, or the pressure to keep everything together. I specialize in helping people navigate the new onset of bipolar disorder, anxiety, ADHD, or mood changes, and I also work with those managing ongoing or chronic challenges. Many of my clients may appear like they’re “handling it” on the outside, but inside they’re dealing with racing thoughts, emotional ups and downs, or patterns that keep repeating in relationships. Together, we’ll explore what’s weighing on you and work toward feeling more grounded, balanced, and connected to yourself. If you’re ready for change and want a therapist who truly understands how these challenges affect work, relationships, and everyday life, I’m here to walk alongside you. I’d love to support you in building a calmer, steadier, and more empowered version of yourself.

Maura Mulligan has been a clinical social worker for 30 years, with the majority of this time spent primarily treating adolescents and young adults. Maura has significant experience working with individuals with anxiety disorders and takes a family systems approach when working with teens and adolescents and incorporates the importance of well-being into her clinical work.

Feeling overwhelmed by college life? You’re not alone. If you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, or simply trying to find your identity, I'm here to help. Whether it's managing emotions, building self-esteem, or tackling time management issues, we've got this together. Hi, I'm Holly Lark, LCSW, LICSW, a therapist licensed in Texas and Massachusetts. Let’s work on understanding what’s making life tough and come up with strategies to handle it better. We'll use techniques like mindfulness, DBT therapy, and other practical tools to help you feel more in control and passionate about life again. Everyone faces challenges, and seeking help is a brave step. I’m here to offer you a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your feelings and concerns. Let's develop some coping strategies to get you through. Reach out to start your journey toward feeling better.

I work with people from all walks of life who are ready to look inward, explore patterns, and make meaningful change. Together, we’ll address your goals—whether that’s managing symptoms, improving relationships, or finding a greater sense of purpose and peace. I believe therapy works best when it’s grounded in trust, curiosity, and collaboration. Because diagnoses are never one-size-fits-all, I approach mental health as a specific set of experiences in a complex world. I show up as my genuine self to show that therapy can truly be for anyone. Working with students is particularly important to me as it is a crucial part of a person's identity development. It can be one of the most challenging and important times in a person's life. I’m ready to work together to make your life feel like a place you want to be.

I am a compassionate therapist dedicated to helping individuals find a sense of calm and clarity amidst life’s most difficult hurdles. My approach is collaborative, thoughtful, and tailored to your unique needs. In our sessions, we will create a supportive, nonjudgmental space to slow down and explore your experiences. Whether you’re navigating a health crisis or life's daily pressures, I provide a safe space and the tools you need to live your best life. Therapy can be a powerful step toward healing, I’m glad you’re here.

Are you feeling exhausted, or finding yourself more stressed and in need of support? Perhaps you are simply looking to enhance your wellness or strengthen boundaries. Many people are finding that the stress of every day life can overwhelm their capacity to cope. Are you hoping to learn new ways to cope with stress, trauma, family conflict, anxiety, or depression which are trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate, and culturally sensitive? I work with young adults and my approach is eclectic, using strong social justice and trauma lenses. My most highly prioritized goal is to empower you to break free from ineffective patterns and heal, so that you can thrive and feel successful! Reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, but if you are reading this, that means that you have already taken that initial step (which can be the hardest part). Well done! If you are looking for warm, non-judgmental, and accepting support, I am just one free call away. Together, we can collaborate to transform your concerns into action and compassion!

I know the therapy process can be daunting, which is why I take the time to get to know my clients and build trusting therapeutic relationships in order to help them get to their best self. I utilize several modalities in which I am trained and tailor them to best fit each client individually. I pride myself on being kind and caring while also assisting my clients with the small loving push they may need to get where they want to be.

I believe in the restorative power of hope. Over the course of my career I have been able to support clients to internalize the belief that they can make change in their lives. From focusing on eliminating inner negative chatter to processing an acute trauma, I strive to create opportunities for the achievement of one's goals. Through partnership, trust and the sharing of knowledge, real movement can occur. There is hope. Licensed as both a mental health and addictions specialist counselor, I work with both individuals and couples. I practice remotely in Colorado and Rhode Island. My practice approach starts with identifying how to begin shifting what isn't providing benefit, with behavioral, cognitive and emotional evolution. This is a strengths-based, collaborative process grounded in trust and respect. I completed my Master of Arts and Master of Education in Psychological Counseling at Teachers College, Columbia University. My deep professional satisfaction is grounded in the experience of growth and recovery that clients obtain through our efforts. I am available for initial phone consultations to discuss your needs and how we might partner in your care.

As a licensed therapist with more than 25 years of experience, I specialize in helping students navigate the emotional toll of academic anxiety, ADHD, and learning differences. Feeling overwhelmed in school often masks deeper struggles with emotional regulation, stress, and procrastination. Together, we will work through these challenges using proven therapeutic strategies, allowing clients to lower their anxiety, build lasting resilience, and truly thrive.

Hello, some of my strengths include identifying and cultivating strengths in others, giving language to complex feelings, detangling complex issues and finding paths to wholeness. My goal in therapy is to support others to reach their personal goals and even help them identify what those may be if they are unsure. My ideal Patient is motivated to change and open to trying various techniques. I'm dual licensed in the States of Massachusetts and Illinois and provide only Teletherapy. I've been in clinical practice since 2013, yet have 20 years of experience through mentoring young adults. One of my strongest areas of expertise is healing from trauma, of all kinds. What I often find in practice are Patients unaware of neglect and abandonment that they have lived through. I support Patients in identifying pain, creating space to grieve and heal, and creating a new way to experience life alive.

Hello and welcome! My name is Ali, and I am a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) in Massachusetts. I have worked in the field since 2012, bringing over 13 years of experience supporting individuals in their recovery. Over the past five years, I’ve focused on supporting clients who identify as LGBTQ+, neurodiverse, and other marginalized communities, providing care that is compassionate, affirming, and tailored to each person’s unique journey. I strive to create a relational container that is both safe and appropriately challenging, supporting each client’s healing and growth.

My name is Imari Medeiros (she/her), I am a licensed Afro-Latina therapist in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut and Ohio. I have had the honor of being a therapist for the past five years supporting my clients with eating disorders, body image, anxiety, and trauma. I have also helped clients with sports performance, OCD, ADHD, and immigrants needing evaluations to support their legal cases. College students are some of my favorite people to work, sessions can look like managing stress, identity, life transitions, relationships, and time management, as well as navigating mental health diagnoses while managing college expectations.

Feeling anxious, stuck, or navigating life transitions? I provide a supportive, collaborative space where you can explore your experiences, gain insight, and develop practical strategies that carry into daily life. I integrate EMDR with evidence-based approaches like CBT, ACT, and Narrative Therapy, tailoring treatment to your unique goals and needs. My approach is grounded in curiosity, authenticity, and attunement, meeting you where you are and moving at a pace that feels right. Together, we’ll work to strengthen your resilience and create meaningful, lasting change.

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.

It's wonderful you're taking the step to care for your mental health! I have a heart for college and graduate students and understand the unique stressors of university life, such as academic pressure, social anxieties, and the transition to independence. I am also passionate about helping individuals explore how their cultural and ethnic identities and upbringing interplay with their mental well-being, including the experiences related to cultural identity and navigating multiple cultural spaces. My background as a teacher, HR professional, writer, wife, mother, and therapist has broadened my empathy and understanding of diverse experiences. I graduated with a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling from Northwestern University and am trained in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), a well-researched method for trauma. I offer a collaborative therapeutic approach, and utilize many researched methods tailored to your individual needs. I understand that family history and early relationships can significantly impact mental health, so I often begin by exploring these areas. Together, we'll create a plan to achieve your goals. I enjoy working with adults of all ages, but I have a special fondness of college and graduate students during this unique time of exploration and adjustment. Please reach out, and let's figure things out together!

My name is Janet Cope-Leclair and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I began working in this field while still in college and my interest and commitment to this field has not wavered since. I have worked within a high school, adolescent group home, outpatient clinic, an addiction treatment center, an adolescent inpatient setting, and now private practice. I have 20 years of experience working with teens, adults and families who are in crisis. My work is often with individuals struggling with difficult symptoms; therefore I operate honestly, directly and professionally. I truly enjoy serving in this field, working with the individuals and families and being a witness to the growth that transpires.

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Though it may be difficult to see the opportunity for healing and change in the midst of a struggle, seeking help is a first step toward new possibilities. I am dedicated to building a deep relationship with you and provide a private and safe space for you to explore your concerns. Through the process of self discovery many find greater equanimity, purpose, and compassion, and an expanded capacity for love. My specialties include identity concerns, existential challenges and crises, cultural adjustment, life transitions, depression, anxiety, loss and grief and trauma. I enjoy working with college and graduate students, international students, and young adults. I also enjoy working with creatives, scientists, healthcare professionals, activists and meditators and bring my own direct experience with meditation and creativity to my work. My therapeutic lens is psychodynamic and is deeply informed by Buddhist psychology. I integrate mindfulness practices, meditation, breath work, and Compassion Focused Therapy in my approach. My practice is collaborative, holistic, and flexible, holding space for all aspects of wellbeing, the emotional, physical, spiritual, relational, and creative. I have been the field since in 1994 following a career in the arts. I have worked in college counseling centers, community mental health and hospital settings and have been in private practice since 2004.

Now accepting new clients ! Beginning therapy is like beginning a journey. You may be feeling stuck, in transition or crisis, or needing to heal from something painful. I offer a safe, authentic relationship. With empathy and respect, I guide you into places too difficult to enter alone . As you become aware of patterns no longer helpful to you and discover new inner resources, you connect more deeply with yourself, others, and the life you want. I work with adults on a range of issues including depression, anxiety, grief, loss and personal growth.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of college life? Do you find yourself struggling with anxiety, depression, or feelings of loneliness? As a therapist specializing in treating college students, I understand the unique challenges you may be facing. It's common to feel the weight of school stress, life changes, and the demands of balancing academics with personal life. You are not alone. I am here to help you navigate through these difficult emotions and challenges. Together, we can work towards finding coping mechanisms, building resilience, and developing healthy strategies to manage your anxiety, depression, and other issues you may be experiencing. You deserve to feel supported and empowered to overcome these obstacles. I offer a safe and non-judgmental space where you can explore your feelings and thoughts openly. Let's work together to improve your mental health and well-being, and help you thrive during your college years. You are capable of finding hope and healing, and I am here to support you every step of the way.