Therapists for college students near Boston, MA

Family Counseling Associates’ clinicians provide experienced and compassionate psychological services. We offer a wide range of mental health services. We have offices in Bedford NH, Exeter NH, Andover MA, Beverly MA, Danvers MA and Burlington MA. Reach out today to learn more!

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Hello! The transition to college and university can be a very exciting one, and can also bring up new challenges and unforeseen emotions. I’m here to support you in an authentic and non-judgmental way as you navigate this transition and new experiences. I use a collaborative approach, centering and honoring YOU as the expert of your experience. Through our work together, I hope that you will feel empowered to take steps towards a healthy well-being.

Led by Dr. Shahrzad Sims, a double Board-certified psychiatrist who completed her training at Harvard Medical School, the multidisciplinary team of therapists and medication management clinicians at Aster Mental Health is a full-service provider of medication management and therapy to treat depression, anxiety, bipolar, paranoia, PTSD, phobia, postpartum, and schizophrenia. Our offices also provide interventional psychiatry options for treatment resistant depression through TMS and Spravato. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a noninvasive procedure conducted under the supervision of trained medical staff. Patients sit comfortably in a TMS chair that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to improve symptoms of depression. Spravato (Esketamine) is a nasal spray administered in an outpatient setting under the supervision of a medical care team. Appointment requests, including those for new patients, can be made through our website, astermentalhealth.com, or by calling (617) 299-2238. Telehealth and in-person treatment is offered to patients throughout Massachusetts. For those that want to seek in-person treatment, we are conveniently located at 325 Wood Rd, Ste 209, Braintree, MA 02184, and 8 Essex Center Dr, Ste 110, Peabody, MA 01960 Aster Mental Health accepts most commercial insurance plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield, Optum, UnitedHeathcare, Tufts, and Harvard Pilgrim and can also see patients out-of-network.

I’m passionate about helping individuals create a life that feels authentic and fulfilling. With a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Utah, I’m currently completing my Master of Social Work (MSW) at Simmons University. I work under the guidance of Sarah Murphy, an experienced counselor, to provide compassionate and effective support to my clients. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing Depression, Anxiety, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). I also have a strong interest in supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community, and I am committed to providing a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your feelings and challenges. I believe that therapy should be a collaborative process, and my goal is to help you develop the tools you need to navigate life’s difficulties, improve your mental well-being, and build a life that feels true to you. If you’re ready to take the next step in your journey toward healing and growth, I would love to work with you!

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It is the Mission of the Family Wellness Center, Inc. to support the wellbeing of children and families through culturally competent interventions that empower individuals to create change within themselves and their communities. The Family Wellness Center, Inc. provides innovative and evidence based comprehensive behavioral health services to communities and individuals while respecting, embracing and celebrating their differences in order to transform lives. The Family Wellness Center, Inc. works towards creating positive change and fostering a sense of hope and purpose by providing the highest quality behavioral health services. Our focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. We achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan. We promise to be there for you every step of your journey. Our goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward.

As our name implies we uniquely aim to provide an array of mental health services to everyone in need.Please feel free to reach. Let's talk!

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Dr. Tara Cousineau is a licensed clinical psychologist with nearly 30 years of experience supporting high-achieving individuals who struggle with perfectionism, self-doubt, procrastination, imposter syndrome, and burnout. Her clients are often high achieving individuals who are outwardly successful but inwardly overwhelmed—neglecting their own well-being in the pursuit of achievement. She offers a warm, collaborative space to reconnect with what truly matters and build a life of greater ease and meaning. Dr. Tara’s approach is integrative and holistic, blending mindfulness, self-compassion, psychodynamic and narrative therapies, Internal Family Systems, and mind-body medicine. She believes every person possesses innate strengths that may be hidden by life’s pressures, losses, or traumas—and that therapy is a process of remembering wholeness, even when things feel messy or uncertain. In addition to private practice, Dr. Tara serves part-time as a staff psychologist at Harvard University’s Counseling and Mental Health Services (and as such cannot see currently registered Harvard students in her private practice due to conflict of interest). She maintains a small caseload of 8–10 clients at a time in order to provide personalized care. She especially enjoys working with clients who are motivated to grow between sessions and who seek to align their inner lives with their outer aspirations. Dr. Tara sees clients in person on Friday afternoons in Newton Highlands, MA, and offers telehealth appointments on Monday and Thursday afternoons. She has advanced training in Internal Family Systems, integrated care through the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine, and teaching certifications in Mindfulness Meditation and Mindful Self-Compassion. She is the author of "The Perfectionist’s Dilemma: Learn the Art of Self-Compassion and Become a Happy Achiever" and "The Kindness Cure: How the Science of Compassion Can Heal Your Heart and Your World," which reflect her deep commitment to compassionate, evidence-based care.

Hablo espanol et je parle francais. It's natural to feel concern about starting therapy and finding the right therapist. It takes courage to look inside and even more courage to reach out for someone to help you make change. One can only find out whether one can have an authentic, caring connection with any given therapist through trying it out and openly discussing the relationship. I will explicitly make space and seek regular feedback from you about our work together to see how the fit and progress feels for you. I completed all of my clinical training at Harvard Medical School through their programs at VA Boston and Cambridge Health Alliance. I can help you notice what you want to change and identify goals for therapy. I have been described as an empathic, nonjudgmental therapist who brings warmth and respect to the therapy room. I use mindfulness to help you notice your sensations, feelings and thoughts, and accept them while setting intentions to make changes to reach goals you value. I see clients mornings, evenings and weekends and specialize in stress for teens, students and professionals including women's issues. I speak French and Spanish fluently. More personally, I enjoy meditating and spending time in nature — rock-climbing, hiking and cycling. I grew up in Europe in a diverse family and bring a multicultural sensitivity to therapy.

Lumin Health is a psychiatrist-led mental health organizations serving young adults who feel stuck with depression and anxiety despite efforts with traditional methods. We provide two evidence-based options: esketamine (Spravato) — an FDA-approved, insurance-covered treatment — and ketamine therapy delivered in a carefully monitored setting. Each session happens in a private room with vitals tracked, standard two-hour observation, and a ride-home requirement to keep you safe. You set the pace; our team provides steadiness.   Access matters, especially for students and early-career adults. Spravato treatment is insurance-covered at Lumin Health; we accept Medicare and most major plans in Massachusetts (Aetna, Anthem, BCBS, Cigna, Evernorth, Harvard Pilgrim, Optum, Point32Health, Tufts, United Healthcare). Our team handles prior authorizations and coordination so you’re not navigating forms between classes or shifts. Out-of-pocket costs typically range from $10 to $25, which is meaningful when the treatment typically costs $500+. Care is local and predictable: clinics in Woburn, Brookline, Newton, and Cambridge Massachusetts, flexible scheduling, and collaborative communication with your current therapist or prescriber. That structure helps ketamine treatment fit real life — exams, internships, family demands — rather than the other way around.  Many young adults describe ketamine for depression as creating a window where rumination eases and possibilities feel closer. Spravato and ketamine treatment don’t cure depression, but they may offer rapid relief for some and a safer way to do deeper work with psychotherapy or behavioral support. What matters most is what feels possible to you now. If you’re exploring ketamine therapy or Spravato, Lumin Health will meet you with clarity, agency, and insurance-savvy support. 

Hi there--I'm a board certified psychiatrist in Newton, MA who offers weekly therapy +/- medications when clinically indicated. I'm warm, personable, and collaborative. My goal is to work towards a place where you feel more satisfaction, meaning, and contentment in your life. I am happy to meet in person, over video, or a hybrid. Please reach out if you're interested in working together!

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We are a new mental health facility in Medford, MA. Available to help students struggling with general anxiety, depression, pending life changes and other issues around adjusting to life's challenges.

I'm a clinical psychologist, and I see college students and adults in my office in Belmont Center and via telehealth. I see people with a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and trauma. In addition, I run dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills training groups for college students, and for young adults in their 20s and 30s, to learn and practice new coping skills. I trained at McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School and I'm currently affiliated with Brigham and Women's Hospital. Overall my goal as a therapist is to work collaboratively to expand your self-understanding and support you in developing new strategies to relieve suffering, improve relationships, and build a life that feels meaningful to you. I offer a free 15 minute introductory phone call. I'm happy to talk with anyone who may be interested in learning more about my practice and seeing if we might be a good fit.

Psychotherapist Dr. Jean Rahbar has been working therapeutically with adolescents, adults and couples for the past 15 years. Providing a therapeutic space where clients' feel safe, experiencing the therapist as someone of whom can be trusted with the clients' thoughts, feelings and goals are of the utmost importance to Dr. Rahbar. From the moment you meet this highly analytical and insightful professional, clients experience her compassion, care, warmth, genuine interest, support and understanding. Dr. Rahbar's background is in Psychoanalysis. Additionally she tailors her therapeutic style based on the needs of the clientele she serves including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family Systems Theory, Psychodynamic Therapy, Ego Psychology, Motivational Therapy, and Solution Focused Counseling. Dr. Rahbar holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Cornell University, Masters in Psychoanalysis, as well as a doctorate in Psychoanalysis and Culture from the Boston Graduate school of Psychoanalysis. She is also a former Division I rower, a mother of two and is a vinyasa flow yoga enthusiast. It is her pleasure to learn from each person she encounters.

Caroline works with youth and young adults at Ampersand Counseling and specializes in ADHD, school concerns, and trauma. With her lived experience as an ADHDer, Caroline is passionate about providing empathic support and tools to kids with ADHD as well as to their caregivers. Her experience working in public schools and community mental health settings has given her a wide range of experiences supporting kids and teens who struggle with attending school, staying focused in class, and completing schoolwork. She uses warmth, humor, and compassionate listening to build connections with youth and their families and find solutions to problems together. Caroline is certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), a trauma treatment that engages both youth and their caregiver(s) in healing from trauma. She also uses elements of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and executive functioning coaching in her work.

Compassionate Collaborative Psychotherapy I offer evidence-based psychological treatment with a particular emphasis on third-wave cognitive and behavioral therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy and Compassion-Focused Therapy. I prioritize a collaborative approach to treatment.

Life is a journey and it presents us with struggles. Our minds are resilient and plastic, yet when we are blocked we may not appreciate this. I give my clients tools to help themselves adjust and adapt to their individual struggles, such as death of a love one, stress, relational breakups and a spectrum of traumas. I am a guide to help my clients resolve their temporary block.