Therapists for college students near Boston, MA
Annie Lally
Having the ability to express yourself freely and without judgment is an essential part of therapy, and the relationship between client and therapist is a key aspect of this. As a social worker, I recognize the importance of human relationships and the environment we live in, as well as the negative impact they have on our ability to function. I utilize a person-centered, strengths based approach to understand individuals as a whole, and work collaboratively with clients to address their challenges and reach their goals. I provide individual therapy focusing on anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns. Identifying as a nonbinary lesbian myself, I understand how difficult it is to find a competent provider with whom you feel safe and understood. If you’ve made it this far, I encourage you to take the next step and reach out so we can see if this would be a good fit for both of us.
Olga Kudzelko
Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? Are you facing academic, social, or behavioral issues at home or at school? Our life is a difficult journey at times. You don't have to do it alone. I'm here to help you focus on your life - where you've been, where you are now, and where you want to go. I'm here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life. The goal is not to perfect or make problems go away, but rather to gain tools to help you deal with obstacles. Therapy should never be one size fits all. I approach each client as the unique individual that they are. I believe that therapy, through both our therapeutic relationship & collaborative work together, can be a very empowering & rewarding experience. My goal is to improve how you are feeling and functioning, offering both short and long-term therapy. I have worked in a variety of settings and my experience includes working with diverse populations and a variety of psychological difficulties.
Approach Therapy and Wellness
Many clients reach out when they’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in patterns they would like to shift. Central to my work is developing a strong therapeutic relationship. I bring authenticity, curiosity, and deep care to each session, building a connection and trust that can make real, lasting growth possible. I’ve spent over a decade working in various clinical settings. My specialties include anxiety, depression, perfectionism, OCD, and eating disorders. I use evidence-based approaches to help clients achieve their goals and developing the plan for treatment is always a collaborative process with my clients. I enjoy seeing clients in-person in my Marblehead office (where I can offer a cup of tea) and I also strive to make virtual sessions feel just as comfortable. Please reach out to schedule a free introductory call.
Blue Square Counseling
Welcome! We’re here to help you feel like yourself again. Life can feel overwhelming at times—whether it’s anxiety, stress, depression, loneliness, school or work challenges, relationship struggles, or navigating family dynamics. You don’t have to go through it alone. At Blue Square Counseling, we work with you to create a personalized plan that helps you feel grounded, in control, and empowered to take the next step forward. Our caring, collaborative, and experienced therapists are here to guide you with compassion and expertise. Your journey toward healing and growth starts here. We can’t wait to meet you.
Lyndsey Brinson, LMHC
Welcome! We’re here to help you feel like yourself again. Life can feel overwhelming at times—whether it’s anxiety, stress, depression, loneliness, school or work challenges, relationship struggles, or navigating family dynamics. You don’t have to go through it alone. At Blue Square Counseling, we work with you to create a personalized plan that helps you feel grounded, in control, and empowered to take the next step forward. Our caring, collaborative, and experienced therapists are here to guide you with compassion and expertise. Your journey toward healing and growth starts here. We can’t wait to meet you.
Morgan Bosworth, LICSW
Feeling stuck? We’ll help you get back to being you. Our expert, compassionate therapists are here to support you through anxiety, stress, depression, relationships, school, or work challenges. Together, we’ll build a plan that helps you feel confident and in control. 💙 Start your journey today—you don’t have to do it alone.
Michael Mirabella, LMHC
Get back to feeling like yourself. Everyone struggles sometimes—whether it’s with stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, or big life transitions. At Blue Square Counseling, our supportive therapists will work with you to create a plan that fits your needs and goals. We’ll walk alongside you every step of the way so you feel empowered, understood, and ready to move forward.
Charles Mellinger
As a solution-focused, goal-oriented therapist, my treatment approach is to provide you with the support and practical feedback that will assist you in resolving not only your current problems, but with any long-standing patterns of behaviors that may be interfering with your daily life and relationships. With sensitivity and compassion, I will assist you in finding solutions to a wide range of life challenges and psychological issues. Incorporating conventional and cognitive-behavioral strategies, I draw on a variety of styles and techniques in determining what will be most helpful to you. I also have an extensive history working with both children and adults throughout the North Shore area in a variety of treatment settings.
Laura R. Carson, LICSW
I have over 25 years of clinical experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings and I use CBT, Stress Management Techniques and Family Systems approach in treating latency age children, adolescents and adults. My style is interactive, supportive and insight oriented. I work with children, adolescents and adults around issues including but not limited to Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, family, peer or school problems. I am a McLean Hospital Credentialed Clinician.
Elevate Counseling Services, Inc.
We are a 5 location plus telehealth only division of 45+ therapists covering a range of specialities for clients in Massachusetts. I encourage you to go on our web-site and look us up on our about page and all the pages of what we treat. Be well!
Sharon Fortier-O'Dea
Licensed Mental Health Counselor | Art Therapist | Supporting College Students I am a licensed mental health counselor with a passion for supporting college students as they navigate the unique challenges of academic life, personal growth, and emotional well-being. With a background in both traditional talk therapy and expressive art therapies, I offer a holistic approach to mental health that encourages self-exploration and healing through creativity. I understand the pressures that college students face—whether it's academic stress, relationship struggles, or identity exploration—and I am dedicated to creating a safe, non-judgmental space for each individual to express themselves and find balance. Through the use of art-based interventions, I aim to help students enhance self-awareness, process difficult emotions, and develop coping strategies that promote overall mental health.
ELEVATE COUNSELING SERVICES INC
At ELEVATE You will find authentic counselors making connections with our clients that increase self-awareness and elevate others to live their best possible lives. We do this work, because we are purposed to raise up our clients, our colleagues and our profession from good to better, from better to best. Mission Statement: Elevate Counseling Services is on a mission to be a welcoming community of behavioral health care professionals that are elevated to the highest possible standard of care. We believe in excellence in counseling practice, in wellness programming and in behavioral health care business practices.
Carrie Stone
Each of us benefits from having someone to really listen to us and help us learn and grow to become more able to advocate for that which we need to find our balance. I am certified in perinatal mental health and I have experience working with women struggling with postpartum, infertility, perinatal loss and with those navigating medical/special needs parenting. I am passionate about working with women around their unique challenges. I walk alongside my clients as they process their feelings and learn ways to communicate and cope during difficult times. Helping clients fill their “toolbox” using various modalities to build skills to cope and change how they think about various relationships and situations. Learning balance in life between work and home and helping others and self care is important in the healing process. Helping provide resources to assist clients on their journey. I would be honored to walk alongside you as you navigate the challenges you are facing. Please reach out to determine if we would be a good fit.
Kexin Li
I offer therapy sessions in both English and Mandarin. I was born and raised in China, and later came to the U.S. for grad school. My personal experience in navigating the challenges of life transitions, cultures, and expectations inspired me to create a safe, gentle space where you can be heard and understood. I’m here to listen to your stories and unspoken emotions, and help you find your true voice. Together, we’ll explore patterns that may be holding you back and gently uncover the myths that no longer serve you. I’m not here to judge or talk down to you—I’ll be patient and supportive as you grow. I’ll celebrate your progress because I genuinely care, and I hope to make this journey one of curiosity, compassion, and even joy as you step into the best version of yourself.
Rachel MacKinnon
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Tracey Hurd, Ph.D.
I create warm, accepting, and collaborative relationships that anchor and support people as they problem-solve, deepen their understanding of their own needs, set goals, and move towards the changes they want in their lives. Trained as a psychologist and psychoanalyst, I emphasize the way that relationships shape us. I work with adults-- including undergraduate and graduate students- who are struggling with change or loss related to life transitions, relational issues, aloneness, anxiety, trauma, achievement issues, and grief. I'm an active listener, who is described by my patients as warm, flexible, and collaborative. I see people in my office, located in Concord center or via telehealth.
Shine Therapy and Coaching
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Alyssa Rautenberg, MD
I believe therapy offers the opportunity to become who you really are. People are often unaware of all of the factors that are keeping them stuck, creating dissatisfaction, or causing distressing symptoms. By developing a deeper understanding of yourself and your relationships through therapy, it becomes possible to experience your life more authentically, feel better in your relationships, and move toward what is enriching or important to you. I provide a reliable and empathic setting where we can carefully understand the difficulties you are experiencing – leading to relief, personal growth and lasting change. I provide psychodynamic psychotherapy and psychoanalysis. Of note, I have a sliding scale for psychoanalysis patients. As a board-certified psychiatrist I can also prescribe, when indicated, psychiatric medications – either in combination with or separate from therapy. When medications are considered, I will work collaboratively with you to make shared treatment decisions while carefully weighing the risks, benefits and alternatives to medication. I have extensive experience helping patients with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, low self-esteem, ADHD, OCD, identity questions and more. I also have a special interest in working with LGBTQ+ individuals. In addition to my practice, I’m also a Teaching Associate at Harvard Medical School and a member of the Boston Psychoanalytic Society & Institute. I completed my Adult Psychiatry Residency training at Cambridge Health Alliance / Harvard Medical School. I welcome you to email me or call with questions or to schedule a free consultation.
Coleman Mental Health Associates, PLLC
Paul Coleman is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Coleman Mental Health Associates specializing in patient mental health. What is essential for people to realize is “no two people are the same”. Thus, each patient will receive an individualized, collaborative care plan in this outpatient office. Treatment includes several mental health conditions that have depression, bipolar, anxiety, trauma, LGBTQI issues, and medication management, to name a few. My primary focus and goals are to provide a safe place for patients to realize their strengths. This includes working together with listening to your concerns and developing customizable, collaborative treatment plans that helps you feel empowered in making decisions regarding your care. This biopsychosocial paradigm takes a holistic approach to identifying and assess overall health. This includes exercise, sleep hygiene, and psychotherapy to name a few. While medication management is part of this practice, not everyone needs medications, therefore prescribing when necessary. The goal is to get to the root cause of your struggles and help you move forward.
Anchored Hope Wellness Center, LLC
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, burnt out, or just stuck? You don’t have to figure it out alone. At Anchored Hope Wellness Center, we provide supportive, down to earth therapy for college students navigating stress, relationships, identity, academic pressure, family dynamics, and life transitions. College can bring: • Anxiety and panic • Depression or loss of motivation • Relationship struggles • Family conflict • Cultural stressors • Burnout and perfectionism • Feeling lost or unsure about your future We create a space where you can talk openly, feel heard, and build real tools to manage life in and outside the classroom. What makes us different? • Warm, relatable clinicians • Practical coping strategies you can actually use • Culturally sensitive care • Bilingual services (including Cape Verdean Creole), Spanish, Portuguese • Insurance accepted We offer in person sessions in West Bridgewater and telehealth across Massachusetts, flexible for busy student schedules. Whether you’re struggling quietly or just need extra support, therapy can help you feel more grounded, confident, and in control. Feel free to reach out to schedule an appointment or ask any questions you might have. We are here to help!