Therapists for college students near 02138

Welcome! I'm so glad you've found your way here. College can be an exciting time, but it can also come with stress, old wounds that resurface, anxiety, and moments where you’re just not sure who you are or where you’re headed. Therapy can be a space to slow down, breathe, and talk honestly about what’s going on - without judgment. My goal is to create a place where you feel genuinely seen, supported, and safe to figure things out at your own pace. We’ll work together to understand the patterns, thoughts, and emotions that might be keeping you stuck, while also tapping into the strengths you already have (even if you don’t always feel them). I see therapy as more than “fixing problems”—it’s also about reconnecting with yourself, growing in confidence, and building a life that feels meaningful and aligned with who you want to be. I use an individualized, integrative approach—drawing from psychodynamic therapy, relational work, and Internal Family Systems (IFS)—because there’s no one-size-fits-all path to healing. This means we’ll explore your past and present experiences, uncover what’s behind certain reactions or habits, and bring compassion to every part of you. I’d be honored to walk with you as you learn to trust yourself, practice self-kindness, and reclaim your voice. Together, we can explore what matters most to you and help you move toward a life with more clarity, confidence, and connection.

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Dr. Carmaletta Zandi provides compassionate, comprehensive care for people of all ages, drawing on her expertise to support a wide variety of needs. Her top practice areas include ADHD Evaluation and Therapeutic Care, Depression and Anxiety Management, Gold Years Wellness, Educators Resilience Therapy, and First Responder Support. Dr. Zandi specializes in thorough assessment and personalized treatment for Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) across the lifespan, integrating neuroscience with practical strategies to help clients enhance focus, manage impulsivity, and thrive. With a strong commitment to Depression and Anxiety Management, Dr. Zandi offers evidence-based therapies to help clients navigate challenging emotions, reduce symptoms, and build resilience. Her approach is empathetic and collaborative, empowering individuals to achieve greater emotional well-being and stability. Through her Gold Years Wellness program, Dr. Zandi supports older adults with a focus on cognitive health, emotional balance, and smooth life transitions, enabling seniors to enjoy vitality and fulfillment in their golden years. She also provides Educators Resilience Therapy, tailored to help teachers and school staff strengthen their mental health, manage stress, and boost emotional regulation—so they can sustain their passion for education. Recognizing the unique pressures faced by those in emergency services, Dr. Zandi delivers First Responder Support for law enforcement, firefighters, paramedics, and other front-line personnel. She offers practical tools and therapeutic strategies to address occupational stress, trauma, and burnout, fostering resilience and overall well-being. Dr. Zandi is dedicated to working collaboratively with clients—whether children, adults, or seniors—addressing ADHD, depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, emotional regulation, and the mental health needs of caregivers, educators, and first responders. Her client-centered, evidence-based approach ensures each individual is supported, heard, and empowered to achieve lasting well-being and personal growth.

Through a warm but focused conversational style, I help individuals, couples and families (adolescents and adults) by utilizing contemporary clinical research and theory to construct a collaborative and personally-tailored treatment plan aimed at symptom relief and enhancement of psychological skillfulness. Whether the core concerns are straightforward, like seasonal affective disorder (a short-term depression caused by winter), or more abstract and complex patterns of negative emotional states and self-destructive behaviors, I provide short-term and long-term treatment plans to meet your unique needs through a balanced and blended approach of insight-generating exploration and cognitive-social-emotional skills-building. I emphasize a solutions-oriented focus on present-day distress. On a session-by-session basis, I strive to concretely track goals, insights, and progress, and provide a consistent measure of clarity and relief. I have accumulated over seven years of professional experience working with adolescents and adults across residential, inpatient and intensive outpatient treatment settings, including rotations at NY-Presbyterian Hospital, Jacobi Medical Center, McLean Hospital, and Germane Lawrence. I have studied Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) under Marsha Lineham and, for over two years, applied DBT treatment to personality-disordered adolescents and adults, including interpersonal effectiveness, mindfulness, and distress tolerance groups, 24/7 skills coaching, and participation in DBT training and supervision groups; I have studied Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) under Steven Hayes, and received over three years of doctoral training, supervision, and didactics in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety and depression. And he studied interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) under Greg Hinrichsen for grief in older adults. And I have received formal and advanced training in other research-based treatment protocols, including prolonged exposure (PE) for trauma and “stages of change” and other motivational interviewing frameworks for substance abuse and addictions.

I help young adults and adults navigate anxiety, stress, life transitions, relationship challenges, perfectionism, and trauma. My warm, collaborative approach combines evidence-based therapies with mindfulness and self-compassion to help you understand patterns, build practical tools, and move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and balance.

Welcome! I am a clinical Social Worker who offers a warm, safe, collaborative and judgement free space, for individuals to process their thoughts and feelings. I have a diverse background working with adolescents, college students and adults in all stages of life. Specialty/areas of interest: depression, anxiety, ADHD, stress management, relationship issues, women’s issues and life transitions.

I provide daytime virtual appointments to adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, substance abuse, and other co-occurring, diagnoses. You’d be a good fit for my practice if you are feeling sad, isolated, stressed, concerned for your mental health, or otherwise overwhelmed with daily life. I will welcome you to a warm, supportive space where you feel safe to be yourself and speak openly. Together, we’ll take a closer look at what you’re going through, gain perspective, identify manageable goals, and take steps towards meaningful change. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to you. I draw from evidence-based practices to help you progress. Most of my clients report gradual yet meaningful improvements, and decreased mental health symptoms within 30 days. I'm accepting new clients and I offer a free brief consultation so we can get to know each other a little bit. I can be reached through email, phone: (617) 214-1846, or via my website.

Welcome, and thank you for being here. SDH Wellness was founded in 2022 with a clear intention: to create a therapeutic space where every part of you is welcome—where you can feel heard, supported, and empowered as you grow and heal. We believe everyone deserves a place where emotions can be safely felt, life’s challenges can be met with care, and personal growth is fully supported. Whether you're seeking clarity, healing, or a deeper connection with yourself—this space is for you. When you work with a clinician at SDH Wellness, you're connecting with someone who brings both professional experience and genuine compassion. Our team is committed to honoring your story, affirming your identity, and walking alongside you on your journey. It would be our privilege to support you as you: Strive toward the version of yourself you most value, Discover your resilience, identity, and inner strength, and Heal through growth, connection, and self-compassion. If you're thinking about creating this kind of space for yourself, we invite you to reach out. You don’t have to do this alone—and you do deserve to know what it feels like to be truly supported. Life is a complex journey, and feeling empowered to understand yourself more deeply can be incredibly freeing. Reach out to schedule a free 15-minute consultation—and then give yourself a hug. Acknowledging that you are worth this step, that’s something worth celebrating! Meet Our Clinicians: Emma Avish Hi there—I'm so glad you’re here. I’m a licensed Clinical Social Worker and School Adjustment Counselor in Massachusetts, with years of experience supporting adolescents and young adults through a clinical lens, in school, community and outpatient mental health settings. I strive to create a calm, grounded environment where you can speak freely, feel supported, and show up just as you are as you navigate feelings of overwhelm, anxiousness, or feeling "stuck". I bring patience, presence, and deep respect for what you may be carrying. Together, we can explore life’s in-between moments—whether you’re starting college, navigating identity, adjusting to your current life stage, processing loss, or figuring out what comes next. We can also work together to deepen your self-understanding, strengthen relationships, and cultivate more ease and meaning in your daily life. I believe growth happens when we feel safe enough to show up just as we are. I’m here to support you in making sense of where you are and moving forward with clarity and compassion—at your own pace. Availability: Some daytime appointments available! * * * Adam Coolidge I am a licensed individual therapist who works with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, and difficult life-transitions. My clients are typically age 18-55 and looking for a path to cope with their present concerns through developing and strengthening skills and self-understanding to aid them in living more comfortable, fulfilling, and meaningful lives. I use an eclectic approach to engage in a client-centered relationship formed through compassion, empathy, and validation. Mental health is a challenging landscape, yet with the right support I believe the process can be rewarding too. My goal is to provide a non-judgmental, safe space to help people guide themselves toward a place of empowerment and personal growth. I specialize in humanistic practice and know that each person possesses their own unique strengths and abilities to build upon in helping them evolve and improve their quality of life. Change is hard, plain and simple, and that includes starting a new therapeutic relationship and taking action in addressing your needs. If you are ready to take that first step, I would love to collaborate with you on your journey. Please feel free to contact me with any questions, or to set up a free consultation including a face-to-face video chat. Availability: Limited openings, reach out to see if we are fit in schedule and style! *** Stephanie Dalsheim Hello! My name is Stephanie and I’m a licensed Clinical Social Worker with active licenses in Massachusetts and Minnesota, as well as a Licensed School Adjustment Counselor in Massachusetts. Through my time working in schools and the community, with youth, families, and educators, I have felt how important it is for us all to have a supportive and safe space where emotions can be felt, life decisions can be navigated, and where we can grow into the people we strive to be. I founded SDH Wellness in the hopes of building these safe spaces, to provide a platform for both clinicians and clients to thrive. Thank you so much for considering us! My personal philosophy is rooted in a humanistic and strengths based approach, holding eclectic elements from a range of theory. I believe in creating a safe, authentic space where you can explore your own narrative as you navigate your unique set of life circumstances. You are the expert of your own experience, and I show up to meet you where you are along your journey, and walk alongside you as you navigate your path. Together, we can navigate stressors connected to anxiety, depression, mood; adjustment; and sleep disorders; self esteem, executive functioning, life's transitions, relationships, family, job stress, burnout, and more. Availability: I have a short waitlist at this time, however have a team ready to support you directly!

You don’t have to have the “right words” or everything figured out. In sessions we will work through what’s been feeling hard and work toward understanding your thoughts, emotions, and patterns in a supportive way.

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Julia Schechter, MSW, LICSW (she/her) is a psychotherapist and professor of social work in Boston with 15+ years of mental health experience. Whether you're experiencing existential anxiety about the state of the world and current politics, haven't been intimate with your partner/spouse in way too long, or are in the early stages of recovery, I'll provide a safe space for you. I celebrate all races, genders, sexual orientations, religions, and relationship configurations. 🏳️‍🌈

These are extremely challenging times; especially for college students. If you are struggling with emotions and thoughts related to all the changes you are experiencing, it might help to find someone to talk to. My approach to therapy is very casual, natural, non judgmental, collaborative and interactive.

It takes courage to explore different healing pathways. I am glad you are exploring options that are supportive to you. I strongly believe we all deserve healing and safe spaces. I believe we can collaborate and create this space for you. My therapeutic approach can be described by the words from R. Dass: “We are all just walking each other home” in our journey towards wholeness. I understand my role as a clinical social worker is to accompany individuals in their own inner healing and discovery of their own resiliency. I am committed to a trauma-informed and anti-oppression practice. My therapeutic practice embodies caring for the whole person (mind-body-spirit). I have a specialized interest in integrating individuals’ deepest spiritual or cultural practices and engaging in nature based healing. It is a privilege and gift to co-create healing spaces together. Since I have had ten years experience in a hospital setting, I can offer specialized treatments in traumatic stress and vicarious trauma on care providers. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Mindfulness-Based Practice. It can be challenging to find a therapist that is a good fit. If you think we may be a good fit, then please feel free to reach out so we can schedule a brief initial phone consultation to discuss goals and hopes.

Mental health problems can diminish the quality of your life, but with the necessary support and tools, you can manage your difficulties with greater ease. At Deborah Madison Muench, counseling LLC we strive to help each client to live their best life. In addition, in an effort to make our services accessible to many, we are in network with a variety of insurance planned.

During my career of being a therapist for over a decade, I have found that the working relationship is pivotal for any change to happen in therapy. I take great care to foster a sense of emotional safety so exploration, processing, and developing new understandings and patterns of interaction with one’s self, others, and the world may take place. I enjoy working with undergraduate and graduate university students, young adults, and working professionals who experience difficulties with general distress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and ADHD. By using elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy, contemporary psychodynamic therapy, and emotional focused therapy I ally with people to aid them in learning more about themselves while dislodging obstacles that may be present in their lives and relationships. I am passionate about helping people who are currently feeling like they are struggling in their lives and working with them to achieve what they envision their life to be through either weekly individual or couple therapy sessions. If you desire to see lasting changes in your work, life, and your relationships, I encourage you to reach out to me, so we can talk more about what you are trying to achieve through therapy.

I have been working with college and graduate students all of my professional career, and am excited and comfortable helping students navigate their social, emotional, psychological and professional challenges. I am an open therapist who believes that the therapeutic process is a collaboration between therapist and patient/client. Those with whom I have worked have described me as warm, empathic and woke.

I am an actively engaged therapist using a variety of therapeutic perspectives including cognitive behavioral, relational and family systems. I have a warm/compassionate approach, with a keen ability to recognize and address patterns that may be impacting clients capacity for growth and healing. I enjoy working with individuals around a variety of life transitions or relationship issues. As a POC provider, I am uniquely situated to help those who identify as BIPOC.

As a therapist, I take a collaborative approach with patients to relieve distress, improve well-being, and develop new insights. Together, we will identify patterns in living that you want to change, and discover how prior experiences have shaped your emotional life, relationships, and behavior, perhaps in ways that are outside of your awareness. I treat patients who experience anxiety, depression, difficulties in relationships, challenges related to work and career, and stress that is related to life transitions. My approach to therapy is interactive and open-ended, with a focus on helping you to learn about yourself and to find new, more fulfilling ways of living. With all of my patients, I work to build a relationship that holds the potential for you to discover new possibilities for yourself. I seek to have a practice that is diverse with regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, and ability/disability status. The process of therapy includes exploration of all aspects of identity, including how both marginalization and privilege shape experience. This exploration includes processing how identity is experienced in the therapeutic dyad, and understanding how similarities and differences between the patient and therapist shape the therapeutic process. I welcome hearing from you to discuss the possibility of setting up an initial consultation. Together, we can determine if I can meet your needs as a therapist.

The clients I work with are evolving in their young adulthood and finding their identities in all capacities. I enjoy working with young adults navigating life transitions, relationship challenges and identity exploration. Maggie Laughlin, LMHC provides a safe, respectful therapeutic space that allows clients to gain skills to reach their potential. She is currently accepting new clients and operating on a HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform.

I am a bilingual, first-generation therapist. I bring a culturally responsive and compassionate approach in working with adults, children and families. I understand the challenges of navigating multiple identities, languages, and expectations, therefore strive to create a safe, affirming space where both clients, children and caregivers feel seen and supported. My practice is rooted in trauma-informed care, along with evidence-based modalities like CBT, play therapy and mindfulness. YOU are the expert of your own life. Our role is to provide a judgement free space to help you explore and build skills to meet your goals.