Therapists for college students near Boston, MA

Many people seek out psychotherapy to decrease unwanted experiences; to feel less depressed, feel less anxious, etc. While I work with clients to address these concerns, I also help to identify what we can increase together. What are your values? How can we work together to add more to your life consistent with those values? As a solo practitioner, I deliberately maintain a small client caseload to ensure I am fully able to attend to my clients’ needs. My areas of expertise include treatment of depression, anxiety, and interpersonal difficulties in adults. As a university professor, I genuinely enjoy working with college students. I believe in a collaborative approach to psychotherapy. I place a high premium on the therapeutic relationship, and work to tailor my interventions to my clients’ goals and preferences. I tend to use a relational style to help identify interpersonal patterns and supplement this approach with behavioral strategies in the service of your values. I recognize that your time and money are valuable, and I believe in regular and open communication about what is and is not working in psychotherapy. I regularly incorporate routine outcomes measures in therapy to ensure that our work together is on track with your goals and to change our approach together if it is not.

Do you feel stuck or as if others are advancing while you fall behind? Are you noticing depression, anxiety or ADHD getting in the way of achieving you academic or personal goals? I have 10 years of experience providing goal oriented therapy to support clients with various issues. By creating a trusting and safe environment we'll explore your honest thoughts and feelings, enhance your coping skills, and create a plan to effectively manage your symptoms and support your academic aspirations. I have vast experience working with college students and especially so with complex diagnoses including addiction, personality disorders, self harm, eating disorders and body dysmorphia. Check out my psychology today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/1330798

Is anxiety or depression preventing you from enjoying your life? Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress or a major transition? Are you unable to move on from an upsetting or traumatic past experience? I help patients change patterns of behavior that are no longer working, and learn new and more effective ways of coping and engaging with life. I believe that the painful crises that usually bring people to therapy often contain opportunities for self understanding and growth that can be discovered and realized in a safe healing relationship. I work with people from diverse backgrounds struggling with a wide range of problems. I have training and experience in psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral treatment, and draw on other approaches as needed. I have specialized expertise in the treatment of posttraumatic stress and other problems related to trauma and abuse. I especially enjoy working with young adults because I believe that there are unique opportunities during this time to make changes that can positively impact one's life trajectory.

In my practice I work with older adolescents and adults, focusing on personal awareness, empowerment, building skills for navigating life stressors, and enriching personal relationships. I have over 15 years of experience working in the areas of addictions, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship development. Together we will explore patterns and choices that contribute to your accomplishments and struggles. We will work towards self-awareness while remaining solution-focused, and will use the strengths you already possess to build more skills for managing the challenges that life brings.

Shannon Albarelli, Psy.D is a clinical psychologist and certified mindfulness and meditation instructor who helps individuals and organizations move through their greatest challenges to achieve calm, focus and well-being. As a passionate therapist, consultant and public speaker, Doctor Shannon works privately with adults, adolescents and couples to help them find calm and clarity in the midst of life’s transitions. She also helps corporate and nonprofit teams tackle stress, become more productive, and thrive.

It can be difficult to engage in therapy, so I commend you for taking the first steps in seeking perform! I value having a safe therapeutic space, and I want you to feel validated and supported in our work together. I use compassion and empathy while also providing targeted interventions to help address concerns to ultimately get you to where you want to be in life. I see our work as collaborative, and we'll work together to help you meet your goals. I'll be here for you every step of the way!

Are you navigating—or anticipating—significant life changes but feeling stuck? Struggling to feel accepted or to fully accept yourself? Maybe you just need a space to reflect, connect, and be heard. Therapy offers a collaborative and nonjudgmental space to process your emotions, explore your identity, and develop practical tools for managing life’s challenges. Together, we’ll work to strengthen your confidence, deepen your self-trust, and help you move forward with clarity and self-assurance. I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ individuals, immigrants, First-Generation Americans, and adults and adolescents struggling with challenges like anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem concerns, adjustment to big life changes, identity concerns, and acculturative stress. I’m passionate about helping clients explore who they are and how they fit into the world around them. I support clients in gaining confidence, embracing who they are, forming meaningful relationships, and working towards their personal goals. Together, we’ll create a collaborative, safe space to reflect on your story and explore pathways toward your desired outcomes. Using an adaptable approach, I combine reflective techniques like narrative therapy with directive methods like CBT and solution-focused therapy to meet your unique needs. I also provide guidance on coping skills, mindfulness, and will guide you through the therapeutic process to help you feel confident, balanced, and authentic in your independence. If you’re ready to start your journey, reach out—I’m here to help.

I believe that how we interact with others in the present often grew out of lessons learned earlier in life. Sometimes, people use strategies to cope with situations that once made sense but are no longer effective or useful. I also believe that everyone has strengths that can help guide decisions and behaviors in the present. I believe in a collaborative approach to therapy, where we become travelers on your journey; we look at concerns, explore their origins and feelings that arise, and discuss how to view and handle situations here and now. I blend developmental and clinical approaches to help individuals understand difficulties within the context of typical stages of life. Treatment is geared to individual needs, and I draw on a variety of theoretical orientations (e.g., Psychodynamic, CBT, and Humanistic therapies). I work with individuals from a wide range of ethnic, cultural, and economic backgrounds, and I have a special interest in gender identity and sexual orientation (LGBTQIA+). I have helped clients with concerns including, among several others, depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, and life transitions. Please visit my website for more information: www.everbreezepsych.com

I am a strengths-based, solution focused clinician, who works to empower individuals and couples to overcome obstacles and improve their overall daily functioning. I will work with you to identify the best approach for your specific needs and goals. I have over 10 yeas of experience in the field, and have worked with all ages and populations. I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, and have completed a trauma-focused cognitive behavioral training course. I can help clients identify triggers, develop and practice coping strategies, practice mindfulness and implement this into daily life, improve self esteem and confidence, and improve communication skills.

I collaborate with adults as they heal from trauma, anxiety, loss, depression, other mood issues, or any number of matters leaving them feeling somehow ineffective. As a clinician for over nineteen years, I will join with you to identify and transform painful obstacles, arising from past and/or present challenges, which hinder you from making healthy changes. Drawing especially from Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), we will journey together to access your core nature, the Self, more spontaneously. This leads to clarity and calm over internal and external challenges you face, resulting in heightened creativity and effectiveness with problem solving, relationship building, and goal attainment. I believe you possess all necessary strengths and pathways to answers for improving your life, but may be having difficulty accessing them at present. I welcome individuals who are gay, lesbian, or bisexual, including those questioning or seeking help adjusting to leading more open, fulfilled lives with however they identify themselves. The IFS model utilizes a non-pathologizing, mind-body focus. Drawing from the natural strengths existing within each of us, IFS and EMDR guide a person into taking the lead in one's own healing process, no matter how traumatic a background one may have lived through. On 5/4/14, I completed the Level 2 IFS training. On 3/12/17, I completed the basic EMDR training. I accept these insurances: BCBS and Medicare.

Therapy is a unique opportunity to work together to help you navigate life's challenges in a safe and supportive environment. Whether you are looking to gain insight into your thinking and behavioral patterns, develop skills to manage disruptive or distressing symptoms, or improve your relationships with yourself and others, I am here to help you work through your unique challenges to live a healthy, fulfilling life. I work with clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship/dating challenges, life transitions, substance misuse, body image concerns, and disordered eating/eating disorders.

*We are currently accepting new clients and there are multiple therapists available to support your needs* Are you feeling stuck, burnt out or struggling to get through each day? Is your anxiety or depression making you feel hopeless? Thoughts of making changes are leaving you feeling overwhelmed or frustrated. You don't know who you can trust to express how you honestly feel so that you can move forward. Mind Matters Counseling can help you explore your thoughts, feelings, and relationships. You will be challenged to discover new perspectives in a non judgmental manner. Your feelings and emotions will be validated using best practices. You will go from a place of feeling stuck and unsure to feeling more confident, self assured and ready to face life's challenges. You matter. Your mind matters. Your mental health takes priority. Everyone has their own journey in life. Your journey has been created through your hardships, relationships, challenges, and experiences. At Mind Matters Counseling, you will be supported as you go through this therapeutic journey. After all, you deserve to live the life you envision for yourself.

Life requires constant adjustment. For many of us, this makes life more challenging. Do you struggle with life adjustments, mood disorders, or anxiety? If so, I am here to help. As your therapist, I will give you a judgment-free environment where I will help you combat your negative thoughts and find a positive way to move in whatever direction life brings. I will empathetically challenge you to come out of your comfort zone and see the world from a new perspective. I will give you the tools to heal, transform, identify, and utilize your strengths to address everyday challenges. Equally, I will provide you with time to make those adjustments, as we all know there can be setbacks along the way, but that doesn’t have to stop us. Together, we will build a stronger community. One of my goals for you is that as I help you become a better version of yourself, you will be equipped to help those around you–creating a ripple effect of world-changing power. If interested, please schedule a Free 15-Minute Consultation with the link below.

I believe that just like we train our bodies, we can strengthen our minds—and I’m here to support you in doing just that. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, identity exploration, or the stressors of daily life, therapy offers a space to feel grounded, supported, and seen. As a pre-licensed mental health counselor, I provide both individual and couples therapy for adolescents, teens, college students, and adults. My clinical experience spans college counseling centers, PHP/IOP programs, and private practice, giving me the opportunity to support people through a wide range of mental health challenges and life transitions. My therapeutic approach is compassion-focused, collaborative, and deeply human-first. I believe that while I bring training and clinical knowledge, you bring the wisdom of your lived experience—your values, your identities, and your goals. Together, we work toward meaningful change at a pace that feels right for you. I am trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Person-Centered Therapy. I often integrate these modalities to support clients struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma and PTSD, panic disorder, identity development (including sexuality, gender, culture, and personal interests), relationship concerns, and performance-related stress. With a background as a professional soccer player, I also have a special passion for working with athletes and performers, helping them build emotional resilience and navigate both mental health and performance pressures. Wherever you are in your process—whether you’re seeking healing, clarity, growth, or grounding—I’d be honored to walk alongside you.

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INSPIRED CONSCIOUSNESS LLC is a welcoming sanctuary that provides mental health counseling and psychiatry services for young adults, seeking additional support navigating through life’s challenges. Our desire in creating this service was to first and foremost provide quality and convenient access to mental health services. Dr. Worrell and Ms. Woodman have worked together for many years understanding the importance of collaborative care to ensure the success of our clients. We offer client-centered psychotherapy and psychiatry for anxiety, cultural adjustment, stress, depression, PTSD, and adjustment disorders. Our specialization is engaging diverse populations with culturally sensitive methods in all areas of our practice. We look forward to working with you on your journey towards a higher level of consciousness, rendering peace and contentment.

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over 26 years of experience working with children (12 and older), adolescents, and adults. I provide a compassionate, humorous, no-nonsense approach that will honor and celebrate you. I bring an individualized approach that is catered to your specific needs using evidenced-based therapy, namely Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). In our work together, we'll utilize your strengths and valuable experiences to optimize your mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. You will learn new tools and coping skills that will cultivate joy, fulfillment, and connection with intention.

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Seeking help takes courage, and I'm right here for you! I aim to provide warmth and compassion to those who are seeking guidance and support through all of life’s challenging moments. I offer individual psychotherapy in-person and via telehealth to college/graduate students struggling with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, and a wide range of psychosocial stressors, which include but are not limited to: interpersonal relationships, family, career, grief/loss, adjustment, immigration, and multicultural/racial issues. My therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and deeply humanistic. I take a person-centered approach that honors your unique story and lived experience. Our work may also draw from psychoanalytic, existential, multicultural, and systemic perspectives to help uncover deeper patterns, explore meaning, and understand larger cultural and relational patterns. Clients often appreciate my ability to create a space that feels both compassionate and thoughtfully engaging—where you can feel understood while also being gently challenged to grow. My goal is to help you build insight, reconnect with your authentic self, and develop a stronger sense of clarity and empowerment in your life. I invite you to connect with me!

Clinical Counseling / Holistic Healing