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Therapists for college students near Cambridge, MA

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Nicholas Nissen, M.D.
Psychiatrist
Boston, MA

We are a concierge practice providing evidence-based behavioral approaches for mental health challenges in students, young professionals, and high performance clientele. Our area of focus is ADHD, depression, anxiety (including social anxiety), OCD, insomnia, and addictions. Dr. Nissen has served as Chief of Student Mental Health and trained in psychiatry at Harvard Medical school. We collaborate with colleges and families to provide patients with academic plans, accommodations, and disability letters when indicated. Most prefer to meet with us virtually, but we offer in-person house calls as well.

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Ellie Frechette
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Cambridge, MA

What I love most about my work is walking alongside people as they navigate life’s most difficult moments — grief, major life transitions, caregiving, serious illness, or the stress and uncertainty that comes with change. Life transitions can reshape how we understand ourselves, our relationships, and our future. Big changes — divorce, moving, career shifts, chronic illness, or the death of someone you love — can leave you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. Therapy is not about “moving on” or “getting over” your grief or stress. It’s about learning how to carry life’s challenges while honoring your story. I specialize in relational therapy that helps individuals, parents, and families make sense of the grief, stress, and anxiety that often comes with life transitions, while building on your inherent strengths to achieve your goals. I use principles of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to build practical skills for coping and managing difficult emotions. I strive to be an authentic, warm, and honest therapist that brings empathy, understanding, and a little lightness to healing. Please feel welcome to reach out for an initial phone consultation - I would love to see if we’re a good fit.

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Rory White
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Somerville, MA

I am the mythical therapist who understands gender, trauma, and neurodivergence at the same time. They told you it was impossible, but they were wrong! I’m right here! Instead of teaching you buzzwords and therapyspeak, I can help you build the relational skills to communicate what you feel, want, and need in your own words. I can guide you in exploring identity and building a resilient sense of self. My approach is a fairly eclectic mix of modalities, but always relational and attachment-based. I practice from a neurodiversity lens and am well-versed in understanding and meeting the needs of clients living with autism, ADHD, and other flavors of neurodivergence. I am passionate about helping you better understand your nervous system, to contextualize why you do what you do and figure out what you need. I also know that each person I work with has been shaped not only by their individual history, but by the culture(s) and systems of power that surround them. I see naming and exploring those forces as a liberatory and necessary part of therapy. When I’m not seeing clients, I may be found spending time with friends, hiking or camping, making pottery, hanging out with my dog, reading, playing video games, or crocheting. In terms of social location, I am a white queer transmasculine/genderqueer millennial and have lived experience with neurodivergence.

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Henry Ntoro
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Lowell, MA

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Boston Neurobehavioral Associates
Clinic or agency
Waltham, MA

At BNBA, clients can expect an accurate diagnosis, followed by an integrative treatment plan that is tailored for their unique needs. The practice regularly cares for patients who are dealing with depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, insomnia, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), adjustment issues, coping with academic stress, PTSD, social anxiety, and OCD, among other conditions. Between individual psychotherapy, medication management, and customized lifestyle changes, patients learn to cope with their diagnosis and manage their symptoms effectively, while still living life to its fullest. We understand every patient has a different story that brought them to seek our care. As such, treatment plans are entirely individualized for each patient allowing them to experience optimal care. Boston Neurobehavioral Associates has a mission to spread awareness about the stigma of mental health by providing high-quality, accessible psychiatric care. The team is dedicated to meeting all of the professional expectations of each patient and their family, in an effort to improve a patient’s quality of life. To make an appointment, call the nearest office or use the online scheduler here on the website.

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Haley Councillor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Medford, MA

Hello there, my name is Haley, and I'm so glad you're here. As a therapist who values the power of connection and understanding, I’m here to support you with empathy and an open heart. No matter what you're dealing with, be it a history of trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges and more, I’m committed to walking alongside you in your journey toward healing. Together, we’ll explore your story with compassion and work towards a path of growth. My approach is grounded in empowerment, curiosity, and a genuine desire to understand your unique story. I believe that within each of us lies the strength to overcome difficulties and create meaningful change. Even if change feels frightening, I believe it is possible with the right support and a desire to improve the areas of life we are unhappy with. If you're looking to begin your therapy journey today, follow the link to my website to book an appointment. We will work together from a place of curiosity to discover what barriers are getting in your way, where they may have come from, and how we can begin to help you overcome them.

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Kaitlyn Coppola
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Malden, MA

Kaitlyn is a passionate, attuned, liberation-oriented clinician and lifelong artist who brings a creative spirit to counseling, whether through art-making sessions or by supporting clients in experimenting with new ways of thinking and feeling. They are queer, trans, chronically ill, and neurodivergent, and their lived experience informs their practice. Working from a lens of integrative trauma treatment, they utilize parts work, polyvagal practices, somatic informed practices, and mindfulness skills. The settings/areas of specialty Kaitlyn has worked in include trauma, mood disorders, neurodivergence, chronic illness and disability, and learning, intellectual, and developmental disability. They support adolescents, young and older adults, LGBTQIA+, and those navigating the often overwhelming process of medical transition. Kaitlyn is passionately neurodiversity-affirming, as well as kink and polyamory-affirming.

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Julie Stern
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Boston, MA

Through my own lived experience, I can deeply resonate with the realities my Millennial and Gen Z clients face. Dating, social media, politics, finances, and demands from school or work can be so daunting. My main priority as a therapist is to create a non-judgmental, engaging, and approachable environment where you feel empowered to navigate these challenges together. Just having one of those days where you need to vent about your mom, partner, or roommate? There’s plenty of space for that too. While I pull from many approaches in my work, I especially enjoy utilizing skills-based therapies like Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). These can address concerns like anxiety, stress, interpersonal conflict, sleep, and more. My goal is that you leave each and every session feeling more ready to take on what life is throwing your way. If you’re looking to gain control amidst our out-of-control world, I’d love to connect with you. Please don’t hesitate in reaching out for a free 15-minute consultation.

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Joseph Schwartz
Psychologist
Cambridge, MA

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Kate Luciano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Boston, MA

Welcome. My name is Kate, and I offer psychodynamically oriented, trauma-informed, compassionate, and affirming therapy to folks of all kinds. I work with people across the lifespan, many of whom identify as queer and/or neurodivergent and are trying to make sense of a world that can feel overwhelming. Some are living with long-term stress, trauma, anxiety, or depression, while others are seeking support with life transitions, relationships, or family dynamics. I also offer clinical supervision. Clients often value working with me when they feel ready to explore their inner world more deeply—to better understand the hopes and fears beneath relational and behavioral patterns that increase suffering. I also regularly offer skills-based techniques, drawing from DBT, to help with in-the-moment management of distress and emotional overwhelm. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is fundamental to a successful experience. My hope is to provide every client with a safe, supportive space to explore, learn more about themselves, feel truly seen, heard and accepted, build new skills, grow, and reconnect with who they really are. I look forward to connecting with you.

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Adele Haber, Ph.D., ABPP at LifeStance Health
Group practice
Newton, MA

Offering TeleHealth & Accepting New Clients! Dr. Haber is a board certified clinical neuropsychologist. She provides comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for adults with neurological disorders, traumatic brain injury, medical conditions, ADHD, learning disabilities, and other conditions that impact cognitive functioning. Her clinical interests include mild traumatic brain injury/concussion, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, stroke, and dementia. Dr. Haber views these difficulties as stemming from a complex interaction of neurological, medical, social, emotional, and developmental characteristics. Evaluations include comprehensive assessment of cognitive, psychological, and academic functioning, and Dr. Haber provides detailed feedback about test results, diagnostic impressions, and recommendations. She works closely with each client to help them understand their strengths and areas of vulnerability with the goal of optimizing everyday functioning and quality of life. Dr. Haber earned her doctorate in clinical psychology from Wayne State University with a specialization in neuropsychology. She completed her internship at the Ann Arbor VA Medical Center in the neuropsychology track, and she completed a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in rehabilitation neuropsychology at the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan. Dr. Haber brings 10 years of experience in hospital-based practices at Carolinas Rehabilitation in Charlotte, NC, and Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, FL.

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Barry Feldman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Boston, MA

I am a psychotherapist with more than 20 years of clinical, teaching and research experience. I work with individuals experiencing an array of circumstances and challenges. One of my specialties is counseling people with a focus on those in high-risk professions (e.g., law enforcement, fire/rescue, EMS, military) and their loved ones. I also work with a broad range of individuals employed in other “helping professions” (e.g., medical and mental healthcare providers, veterinary medicine professionals, educators, prosecutors, clergy) whose careers may have been negatively impacted by job and/or personal circumstances. I work with many other types of clients. My easy-going manner and collaborative style help clients develop effective strategies to enable you to better cope with, or to resolve challenges and issues, which adversely affect well-being and quality of life; depression and other mood disorders, anxiety, addiction, grief/loss, trauma, medical problems etc. The blending of my academic training, life experiences, accumulated clinical skills, and my “ability to be real with clients” combine to put my clients at ease and guide them in successfully navigating life’s challenges.

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Kristina Best-Ramos, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Medford, MA

My name is Kristina and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker located in the Greater Boston area. My approach is to be authentic, non-traditional and meet clients where they are in their journey. I am specially skilled in a harm reduction framework and provide therapy without judgement. I also use an equity-focused lens and bring social justice into my whole-person approach. My flow is to allow the client to drive the sessions and encourage them to come with whatever version of themselves that they see fit. ​ I have several years of experience working as a therapist in a community health center, working on an addiction team, primary care teams and providing group therapy. My group work experience has been running creative coping (art-based skills) groups, women’s groups and addiction/recovery groups. Most of my clinical work has consisted working with those with a history of chronic homelessness, individuals with prolonged institutional care histories, poly-substance use and severe mental health complexities. These experiences have led me to believe that therapy needs to be decolonized and more authentic to the client and therapist. If you think this ideology is a good match for you, feel free to reach out to inquire about services.

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Thorndike Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Needham, MA

My ideal client is an adolescent or young adult facing challenges such as relationship struggles, perfectionism, or the pressures of academic or athletic life. They may also be navigating complex PTSD, personality disorders, depression, or anxiety. Their goal is to develop healthier coping strategies, improve emotional resilience, and foster personal growth. Whether you're an athlete, student, or young adult, you're seeking a way to balance life’s demands while addressing deeper emotional needs.

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Brighter Life Therapy
Pre-Licensed Professional
Cambridge, MA

Hi, I’m Rebecca Scott. I’ve been working in the mental health field for over 7 years working in agencies, private practices, and school settings—supporting individuals, couples, and families. My experience spans a wide range of backgrounds from cultures, sexualities, belief systems, and life experiences. I specialize in helping people heal from narcissistic abuse, navigate complex trauma, improve executive functioning, build stronger, more fulfilling relationships, and navigate everyday life stress. My work is trauma-informed and evidence-based, supporting survivors of complex trauma and neurodivergent clients (ADHD, autism). I help clients build self-trust, emotional regulation, and executive functioning skills. My approach is strengths-based, collaborative, and tailored to each person’s unique experience and needs. I integrate a variety of modalities, including CBT, DBT, REBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Feminist Therapy. I also take a holistic approach that incorporates mindfulness, somatic awareness, and lifestyle support to address mental, emotional, and physical well-being. I currently hold both a BA and MA in Psychology and Mental Health Counseling from Merrimack College, earned in 2019 and 2022. Together let me help you navigate the stressors of life not alone.

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Courtney Bleicher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Cambridge, MA

Welcome! For the past decade, I have had the honor of working with children and adolescents, young adults, parents, individuals, and families. As a therapist, I strive to support individuals in their work to feel more emotionally regulated, happier, and confident about themselves and their abilities in different various aspects of life. My clinical practice is grounded in frameworks of CBT, ACT, and DBT, and I integrate various modalities to ensure my approach aligns with every client's unique needs. I am direct, experienced, and warm; with me, therapy is a collaborative process through which we can step back together and look at challenges you are experiencing through a lens of curiosity. You have many strengths that have gotten you to this point in time, and we will tap into these to help you move towards more fulfillment in life.

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Martha Goodrich
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Quincy, MA

I work best with individuals who are feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or stuck and are looking for a supportive space to sort things out. Many of the clients I work with are managing anxiety, life transitions, grief, relationship stress, or the pressure of balancing work, family, and personal expectations. Clients often come to me when they want to better understand their emotions, develop healthier coping skills, and feel more confident navigating day-to-day challenges. My style is supportive and collaborative, and I work at a pace that feels comfortable and manageable. Therapy with me is a space to talk openly, feel understood, and work toward meaningful change.

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Jason Aylsworth
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Newton, MA

Hello, If you have found this page I commend you for working to find a resource with whom to unpack the issues causing you confusion and suffering. I have an extensive clinical history working with people in a variety of settings with a large array of presenting issues, ranging from mood/thought disorders, developmental delays, trauma, family conflict, addictions, life-transitions, stress-related issues, and many other simple and complex problems. As a result, I have a level of comfort in working with a wide range of people with a wide range of issues from a wide range of backgrounds. I am a culturally sensitive trauma-informed clinician chiefly concerned with ensuring that you feel seen, heard, and safe in our relationship. I tend to work from a strengths-based biopsychosocial perspective with a focus on the emergence of one's self in a social and relational context, specifically how this self is created, developed, and sustained. However, most importantly, I will work to gain mutual clarity about how you can begin to shift the notions of our who your "self" is and how it can attain increasing amounts of peace in your life.

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Priya Sagar
Pre-Licensed Professional
Boston, MA

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Ashley Williams LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Cambridge, MA

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