Therapists for college students near Boston, MA

Claire Grainger-Valvano is a licensed therapist who utilizes a positive psychology approach in her practice. With extensive experience in oncology, chronic illness, caregiving, and bereavement, Claire specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and oncology. She is known for her kindness and for making therapy approachable and something people look forward to. Claire especially enjoys working with individuals to help them achieve greater fulfillment in life. A fun fact about Claire: if there is snow, she takes her sled out.

Yes, I am accepting new patients. I am a Board Certified Psychiatrist with over 30 years of experience helping individuals navigate their mental health journeys. By remaining an out-of-network provider, I can offer you the time, privacy, and personalized attention needed to help you feel better and achieve a better quality of life. My approach combines holistic wellness with evidence-supported medicine. I offer an initial two-hour comprehensive psychiatric diagnostic assessment and 30-minute follow-up appointments. My goal is to work with you to develop a plan that treats the whole person, rather than just the symptoms. I ensure we have ample time to discuss treatment options and progress. When medications are prescribed, I discuss with you potential side effects and interactions in detail, and provide careful follow-up. I return your urgent calls within 24 hours. To ensure privacy and the highest quality of care, I use secure, HIPAA-compliant technology for video visits and periodic screening tools to track your improvements. I have caring administrative support staff to assist you. Please contact my office to schedule your initial consultation. I look forward to partnering with you on your path to feeling better.

I have 15 years of experience providing therapy to individuals dealing with ptsd, anxiety, depression and substance use disorder. I practice trauma informed therapy and a variety of modalities such as EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral therapy, and, DBT, and cognitive processing therapy. Together we can work to address the challenges you face and help you achieve your therapeutic goals

Mind Anchor Mental Health is a group psychotherapy practice in Sudbury, MA, serving college students, young adults, adults, and families across MetroWest and Greater Boston. We offer in-person sessions at our Sudbury office and secure telehealth for students anywhere in Massachusetts — so care continues through breaks, remote semesters, and moves between campus and home. We work with the challenges that show up most in college and early adulthood: anxiety, stress, and burnout; depression and low motivation; performance pressure — including a specialty in working with athletes and high-achievers; relationship struggles (dating, breakups, friendships, family); major transitions; and the identity questions of figuring out who you are and what you want. Our approach is active and practical: we draw on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), CBT, and mindfulness-based skills, and we meet students where they are — building trust first, then structure and tools they can use between sessions. Our clinicians work under the supervision and consultation of our Clinical Director, Allison Flynn, PsyD, and our current openings allow scheduling typically within one week, with daytime and evening hours. We're in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Harvard Pilgrim, and Tufts Health Plan; private pay is available, and we provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement. Referrals are simple: call or text our intake line, and we handle insurance verification and paperwork through a secure client portal — with a warm handoff back to your counseling center whenever a release is in place. Strong Minds. Steady Relationships.

A lot of the people I work with are capable, driven, and not used to asking for help. Something's gotten heavier than usual — stress that won't turn off, a relationship that's falling apart, a slump in motivation or performance, a transition that's harder than it was supposed to be — and the usual strategy of pushing through has stopped working. That's usually where we start. My approach is direct and practical. I'll meet you where you are, ask real questions, and we'll work together to turn vague overwhelm into something clearer: what's driving it, what matters to you, and what to do next. I draw on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), CBT, and mindfulness-based skills — but sessions aren't lectures. You'll leave with structure, a plan, and tools you can actually use between sessions. I have a background in sport psychology and performance, and I work with a lot of athletes and high-achievers on pressure, confidence, and getting out of your own way. I also have a particular interest in relationship work — understanding your patterns, communicating more directly, and building connections that hold up. And I work with young men navigating expectations, self-reliance, and the stuff nobody taught us how to talk about. I offer in-person sessions at our Sudbury office and secure telehealth for students anywhere in Massachusetts, with daytime and evening hours and current availability — typically scheduling within a week. I practice under the supervision of Dr. Allison Flynn, PsyD, at Mind Anchor Mental Health. I'm in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA, Harvard Pilgrim, and Tufts Health Plan. If you're not sure whether therapy is for you, that's a fine place to start. Reach out and we'll figure it out together. My approach is direct and practical. I'll meet you where you are, ask real questions, and we'll work together to turn vague overwhelm into something clearer: what's driving it, what matters to you, and what to do next. I draw on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), CBT, and mindfulness-based skills — but sessions aren't lectures. You'll leave with structure, a plan, and tools you can actually use between sessions. I have a background in sport psychology and performance, and I work with a lot of athletes and high-achievers on pressure, confidence, and getting out of your own way. I also have a particular interest in relationship work — understanding your patterns, communicating more directly, and building connections that hold up. And I work with young men navigating expectations, self-reliance, and the stuff nobody taught us how to talk about. I offer in-person sessions at our Sudbury office and secure telehealth for students anywhere in Massachusetts, with daytime and evening hours and current availability — typically scheduling within a week. I practice under the supervision of Dr. Allison Flynn, PsyD, at Mind Anchor Mental Health. I'm in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA, Harvard Pilgrim, and Tufts Health Plan. If you're not sure whether therapy is for you, that's a fine place to start. Reach out and we'll figure it out together.

College can be exciting, but it can also bring a lot of pressure, uncertainty, and change. You may be dealing with anxiety, relationship or family stress, difficult emotions, academic pressure, or questions about who you are and where you're headed. You might also notice old patterns showing up in new ways as you become more independent. I work with college students and young adults to better understand what they're experiencing, manage difficult emotions, strengthen relationships and communication, and feel more confident navigating life's challenges. My style is warm, calm, and nonjudgmental. I'll give you space to be yourself and talk openly, while also offering support, new perspectives, and gentle challenges when they can help you grow. You don't need to have everything figured out before starting therapy. We can begin with what's happening for you right now and work together from there.

College can bring a lot of pressure—academically, socially, and personally. You may be dealing with anxiety, feeling overwhelmed or burned out, struggling with confidence, or trying to figure out what you want for your future. You might also be adjusting to greater independence, navigating relationships, or exploring your identity and sense of belonging. I work with college students and young adults experiencing anxiety, stress, burnout, depression, and life transitions. My style is warm, compassionate, and collaborative. I'll give you space to talk openly and feel heard without judgment, while also offering guidance, new perspectives, and practical strategies that can help you manage challenges and move forward. Therapy doesn't have to look the same for everyone. We'll work together to understand what's contributing to how you're feeling and find an approach that fits your needs, goals, and life.

Life can be incredibly challenging, confusing, and overwhelming. I believe that everyone deserves a space where they feel safe to slow down, reflect, and explore their internal experience. My approach to therapy is relational and collaborative. Therapy is a place to build self-awareness, develop meaningful coping strategies, and ultimately feel more at home in yourself. Life can be incredibly challenging, confusing, and overwhelming. I believe that everyone deserves a space where they feel safe to slow down, reflect, and explore their internal experience. My approach to therapy is relational and collaborative. Therapy is a place to build self-awareness, develop meaningful coping strategies, and ultimately feel more at home in yourself. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, stress, life changes, and relationship challenges. I'm trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an evidence-based therapy that can help people process difficult experiences and reduce the impact they continue to have in the present. Through curiosity and vulnerability, we cultivate the conditions for self-discovery, healing, and growth. I offer in-person and virtual therapy in Vermont, as well as virtual therapy throughout Massachusetts.

Therapy is about seeking balance and asking questions and looking for answers. Finding a balance between what we feel and what we know and a balance between the quicker emotional side of our mind and the more considered rational side are part of the process. Whether the questions are around school, interpersonal relationships, substance abuse, or career and motivation the answers will come only with this balance. My approach to therapy is about solving problems based on a relational and collaborative approach offering a supportive and sympathetic ear balanced with reality and solutions. With nearly 25 years of experience in the field I bring a diverse background giving me strong clinical skills in the areas of substance abuse, depression, anxiety, career and family issues. Life is a series of experiments, some good some not so good. Therapy is a way to sort out the good from the bad and, giving yourself credit for what you know and can do and putting it to work for a better tomorrow I invite you to give me a call at 617-524-1220 To protect your privacy my phone is a confidential landline which does NOT accept text messages

Therapy offers something increasingly rare in today's world: an invitation to slow down and reconnect with yourself, deepen your understanding of your story and your relationships, and move toward the life you long to create. Wherever you're starting from, I'll meet you there. You don't have to journey alone. My approach is warm and collaborative, integrating various practices to best meet your needs. Whether you're navigating anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, or something else altogether, together, we’ll find our way back to you, helping you feel more grounded, connected, and at home in your own life. If you're ready to begin, or simply curious about what therapy could look like, reach out to schedule a free 30-minute consultation. I'd be honored to walk with you as you find your way home.

People come to therapy for a lot of reasons, but many feel like they need a change from how things are. Some don’t know what it is that needs to change, and they want more insight about what new roads they might try walking down. Others know exactly the changes they want to make in their lives, but they need a safe place to say it out loud to themselves, and they want help along the way. Some can’t change their situation and still yearn to be at peace. Regardless of what brought you to session, my goal during our time together is to work with you to help you identify obstacles in your path. My style is empowering, warm, and pragmatic. I work with people to manage their challenging experiences and connect with the life they want. I use cognitive behavior and acceptance and commitment therapy techniques. I provide comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations, and specialize in evaluating for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorders and autism. I don't know you yet, but I'm excited to get to know you and help you come to a greater understanding of your values and getting you back to living the life you'd like to be living.

I provide effective and collaborative therapy tailored to meet each person's needs. I am a licensed psychologist specializing in trauma-informed and culturally responsive care. I am expert in: trauma, anxiety, parenting skills training - especially for parents of adoptive children and/or with behavior problems, and affirming care for LGBTQ+ (especially transgender) clients. Personal identities/experiences: I am biracial (Filipina and White), the daughter of an immigrant, a foster-to-adopt (and bio) mom, and a cisgender woman. Outside of providing therapy, I work as a researcher and professor. What I offer: Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), parent skills training, evidence-based & collaborative treatment for those affected by trauma and/or discrimination, short- or long-term therapy, clinical supervision for psychology trainees, goal-oriented treatment tailored to your identities and cultures. I currently have telehealth openings! Please email me to find a time to connect. My fee is $300 per session and I provide superbills.

I am a queer cis white Ashkenazi Jewish woman providing therapy for individuals and people in relationships (such as; couples, poly relationships, siblings, housemates, friends). I have over 15 years' experience working with 2SLGBTQIA+ communities in community health, drop-in centers, schools and private practice settings. My approach aims to provide a space that is welcoming of any issues (there is no right or wrong thing to talk about in therapy). I see therapy as a place to get to know ourselves more and identify our needs as well as how to express them to others. I also see therapy as a place for exploration, of identities, how we think and feel about ourselves, and a place to explore goals. It can be a place to improve handling of anxiety when it comes up, how to communicate boundaries to others, and improve the ability to feel organized and focused. Therapy can support processing of experiences of social stress; like understanding the impact of privilege and marginalization on one's day to day life. And how to support oneself while experiencing it. For people interested in relationship therapy or in relationships; the therapy can provide a place for identifying wants and needs, finding compromise, when necessary, improving communication and growing in one's ability to understand each other and improve navigation of conflict.

Psychiatry & psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults in the heart of Boston provided by Harvard-trained psychiatrists committed to inclusive care. We use an identity-affirming, culturally responsive model grounded in psychoanalytic depth and evidence-based practice. We respect each person’s identity, culture, and family context, with careful attention to safety and belonging in the therapy room. We use gender-inclusive intake forms, ask and honor pronouns, and respect chosen names. Our clinicians are committed to understanding the impact of stigma, minority stress, and intersectionality on mental health.

I have a general psychotherapy practice where I help people understand themselves and the ways in which they would like to make changes in their lives, cope with crisis, or manage ongoing difficulties. i have worked in the counseling centers at Brandeis University, Simmons College, Emerson College, and the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth. I very much enjoy working with college students who are thinking about who they are and what they want to become. My practice is easily accessible by the T.

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I grew up in China and have traveled across Europe and the U.S.! I hold a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis and a Master's degree in Social Science in Gender Studies from London School of Economics and Political Science. I am currently a candidate of PsyaD. I am a licensed mental health counselor and can accept insurance or private pay. Feel free to email or text if you'd like to connect! I create a safe and nonjudgmental space for our work together. In that space, you can expect me to be curious, compassionate, and collaborative. I will ask questions to understand you and your experience better. I will treat you and your story with respect, kindness, and empathy. I will seek your input as we work together to accomplish your therapy goals. I would want to feel your pain and your world with you. By being emotionally attuned to your experience and utilizing intellectually and emotionally engaged facilitations, you will feel your problems resolved in a deep way.

I believe that my clients would say that my style of relating is supportive, compassionately challenging and fosters understanding and healing. I strive to create a safe and supportive environment where we focus on process, growth and self-awareness. I work with adults and adolescents on issues related to healing trauma, family dynamics, relational issues, sexual health and wellbeing, stressors due to major life changes and navigating life’s array of challenges and general feelings of, “I’m just not feeling like myself lately.”

Therapy provides a space for you to process difficult feelings and situations. As a therapist, I help patients explore new ways of engaging with the world and with themselves. My goal is for patients to translate insights and skills into noticeable changes in their lives. My style balances pragmatism, humor, compassion, and curiosity. I treat a range of concerns, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, alcohol/substance use, relationship concerns, and life transitions. I draw on a range of theoretical approaches, emphasizing rootedness in the present moment and interpersonal connection.

College and graduate school can bring both exciting opportunities and overwhelming challenges. Whether you’re starting a new program and adjusting to multiple life transitions, navigating a new or ongoing ADHD diagnosis, managing stress, or working through relationship struggles, I aim to help provide a safe and supportive space to cultivate more clarity and resilience. As a therapist, I believe you are the expert of your own experience. My role is to collaborate with you, honoring your strengths while offering curiosity, compassion, and evidence-based tools. I provide a reflective space where you can explore challenges and gain insight, balanced with practical, solution-focused strategies you can use between sessions. My approach is strengths-based and growth-oriented—I aim to highlight what’s already working for you while supporting the changes you want to make. I know reaching out for therapy can feel like a lot, especially when you’re already juggling so much! I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation to help see if we could be a good fit. You don’t have to figure this all out alone. I’d be honored to be a partner in your journey as you move toward a more balanced, intentional, and fulfilling future.