Therapists for college students near Cambridge, MA

Welcome to Zen Minds Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine College can be an exciting time, but it can also bring unique challenges that affect both mental health and sleep. At Zen Minds Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine, we provide compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to the needs of college and graduate students. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, insomnia, excessive daytime sleepiness, or other sleep disorders, our goal is to help you regain balance, improve academic performance, and enhance your overall well-being. Led by a dual board-certified psychiatrist and sleep medicine physician, trained at Mayo Clinic and currently affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital/ Harvard Medical School, our practice offers comprehensive evaluations and personalized treatment plans that address both psychiatric symptoms and sleep health, recognizing that the two are closely connected. We offer a supportive, confidential environment with flexible in-person and telehealth appointments, helping students thrive both in and out of the classroom.

We have learned that patients need more than treatment, they need connection, understanding, and dignity. Our approach is collaborative, comprehensive, and grounded in cultural humility. Whether adjusting a treatment plan, facilitating therapy, offering support during a difficult moment, we believes healing begins with presence and trust. We wants every patient to know: you are becoming. It is our privilege to walk alongside clients on that journey. We recognizes that seeking support takes courage, and emphasizes that no one has to face their struggles alone. Our mission is providing compassionate, holistic, client centered care. We provides psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, and medication management for mood disorders, depression, sleep disorders, anxiety, trauma, adjustment disorders, PTSD, substance use, psychotherapy, and personality disorders. We specializes in culturally responsive mental health care, creating a safe and collaborative space where challenges can be addressed We provides care with warmth, respect, and personalized treatment plans foster both healing and resilience, ensuring clients feel heard and supported. We help individuals create a path toward stability, growth, health, and hope. We strives to create a safe, collaborative partnership environment where clients are treated with dignity, clarity, and respect.

As a licensed mental health clinician, I have worked within a variety of settings with clients from all different backgrounds in terms of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, and socioeconomic status, etc. I have especially enjoyed working with young adults and youth. My goal as a therapist is to help you face your challenges with grace and dignity, gain clarity into your problems, and strengthen your mental health. With me, you will be able to explore and process your issues in a non-judgmental and safe environment, and foster understanding of yourself through increased awareness and perspective taking. I incorporate all my clinical training, experiences & skills into therapy. I use a multi-faceted lens to better understand, see & hear you. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and my experience includes treating trauma & stress-related disorders; mood disorders; anxiety disorders; grief; interpersonal challenges & family conflicts. I see my role as a therapist as being a collaborator in your healing. My focus is to help you feel supported and more connected to yourself so that you can make necessary changes in your life in order to move forward and to live more fully.

I am a pre-Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Registered Drama Therapist (RDT). If you are feeling anxious, exploring your identities, transitioning to different cultures, environments, or age groups, I am here for you. I create a safe space for you to be heard and feel authentic. Being fluent in Japanese and coming from a different cultural background, my approach is rooted in understanding diverse emotional and cultural perspectives of my clients. I have experience providing individual and group therapy to clients ranging from children to adults with neurodevelopmental disorders, as well as those navigating anxiety, life and/or cultural transitions and trauma. My specialty is expressive therapies, particularly drama therapy. I can utilize drama therapy or expressive arts-based approach to tap into the creative part of yourself. Words sometimes cannot articulate everything you are feeling or experiencing, but I believe imagination, embodied expression, and play can narrate them in different ways. My goal is to support you by navigating your challenges and embracing your unique stories. If you think using words in another language other than English can express your emotions well, we can explore that too. We can find a healthy relationship with your challenges by utilizing your innate creativity. 日本語でもどうぞ!

I’m so glad you’re here! Reaching out for support is not always easy, especially when you’ve been holding so much on your own. You may be feeling anxious, down, overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to begin. Maybe you’re coping with stress, trauma, ADHD, relationship challenges, family expectations, or a major life change. In our work together, I hope to offer a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard and supported. I believe you are the expert of your own life, and we’ll move at your pace toward healing and growth that feels meaningful to you. I help clients work through anxiety, depression, relationship stress, and major life changes. My style is warm, collaborative, culturally sensitive, and LGBTQ+ affirming. I hope therapy can be a place where you feel understood, supported, and less alone. I also offer therapy in Mandarin. Starting therapy can feel vulnerable, and you don’t need to have the right words or everything figured out before reaching out. Whether you’re hoping to feel less overwhelmed, understand yourself better, or find a way forward, I’d be glad to connect and take the next step with you.

Welcome! I'm so glad you're here. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply ready for something to change, know that showing up is already a meaningful first step. I work with adolescents, adults, and couples navigating anxiety, depression, OCD, bipolar disorder, ADHD, autism, and life transitions. My approach is collaborative and centered on getting to know you, walking alongside you as you build practical tools, gain insight, and create meaningful, lasting change. My approach is grounded in what actually works for you. I draw from CBT, ACT, DBT, trauma-informed care, and person-centered therapy, adjusting the focus each session, whether that's building coping skills or simply having space to talk things through. I want you to leave our work together with real clarity and tools that stick. Reaching out and starting therapy takes real courage, and I'd love the chance to walk alongside you. I want our work together to feel supportive and comfortable from the very first conversation. My hope is that you feel safe, supported, and genuinely welcomed with me, with room to grow at your own pace.

Hi! I'm therapist at Ellie Mental Health Quincy. I work with clients navigating a wide range of mental health and life challenges, with particular experience supporting LGBTQ+ clients, international students, and immigrants. I use a multicultural lens, a strength-based approach, and trauma-informed care. I offer therapy in both English and Mandarin Chinese.

You may feel stuck in the same patterns: having the same argument with your partner, overthinking every decision, or knowing something needs to change but not knowing where to start. I work with adults and couples navigating relationship challenges, anxiety, and life transitions. Therapy can help slow those patterns down, understand what is driving them, and create more intentional ways of responding so you can feel more connected, grounded, and confident in your relationships and everyday life. My style is collaborative, curious, and down-to-earth. I help clients understand the patterns beneath their distress while also building practical ways to communicate, regulate emotions, and respond differently. I draw from relational, attachment-based, and evidence-informed approaches tailored to each client or couple. Finding the right therapist matters. You do not need to have everything figured out before reaching out. If you feel stuck, disconnected, overwhelmed, or ready for something to change, I would be glad to talk with you about what you are looking for and whether working together feels like a good fit.

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Forrest Behavioral Health is comprised of a team of skilled, compassionate and dedicated professionals committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those struggling with behavioral health challenges. Our team includes licensed therapists and counselors, medical professionals, support staff, and community outreach coordinators. Together, we are more than a treatment center; we are a community dedicated to transforming lives and fostering a world where mental health is understood, accepted, and treated with the highest standard of care.

At Atlantic Behavioral Health in Wilmington, we’re here for college students from nearby towns—like Middlesex Community College in Bedford, Salem State commuters from Woburn, Endicott College students in Burlington, or Merrimack College folks just a few towns over in North Andover—who are grinding through school but wrestling with mental health hurdles. Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is designed for students like you—maybe you’re a Merrimack undergrad swamped by stress from late-night study sessions, or a commuter juggling classes and work but feeling crushed by anxiety that’s tanking your focus. We connect best with those pushing hard but struggling with things like low moods, constant worry, or even gambling habits that started as a distraction but took over. We’re a perfect match for students ready to face feeling off—whether it’s skipping hangouts because you’re drained, reeling from a rough grade or family chaos, or just wanting to clear the mental fog—without putting college on pause. Our clients usually want to get back in the driver’s seat—nailing that group project, chilling with friends, or enjoying a weekend without overanalyzing everything. Right off Route 93, we’re a quick drive from Billerica, Tewksbury, or Andover, and we’re super flexible with morning, afternoon, and evening IOP sessions. Got daytime classes? Our evening sessions let you stay on top of school while getting support after hours. Whether you’re the over-thinker who’s spiraling, the risk-taker who’s lost control of betting, or the quiet one hiding how hard it’s been, our IOP gives you a no-judgment space to sort it out with a team that gets the student hustle. With options to fit your life—morning for early risers, afternoon for mid-day breaks, or evening to keep your days free—we’re here to help you tackle your mental health and keep your college groove. Ready to feel stronger and more like yourself? We’re just a short trip away.

As a psychologist, I help college students explore their thoughts, feelings and relationships in a supportive and optimally challenging environment. I am committed to helping my clients feel better and become the best version of themselves. If you want to feel better in your body, adjust to college, improve your relationships, or generally improve your quality of life, you are like many of my clients and I am confident that we can work together to help you. I also work with people who have experienced sexual trauma, struggle with body image, and those who wish to explore their identities and family of origin as they move forward to shape their lives. My therapeutic style is warm, engaged, and collaborative. I work using evidence based methods to help you effect change, and I trust that you are the expert on yourself. Together we create a genuine and in-depth relationship that is supportive, empowering and growth fostering. This experience in therapy strengthens and transforms your sense of self, which in turn allows you to create a more fulfilling and joyful life. I really believe finding the right “fit” of therapist matters. Research has demonstrated that the best predictor of effectiveness in therapy is the relationship between client and therapist. So, I encourage you to contact me to hear my voice and get a sense of my style. I am happy to talk with you about ways that I might be of help to you.

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Aria Psychiatric is currently providing in person and telepsychiatry visits for clients in Massachusetts. Clients are seen first for a diagnostic assessment and can expect warmth, empathy, and expertise as they work to better understand their mental health concerns. Together with their provider, they will work to determine an appropriate treatment plan. Psychiatric treatment requires a unique collaboration between provider and client in order to be most effective. While medication management and supportive therapy are provided by our practice, clients are also encouraged to be actively engaged in treatment with a therapist.

I offer a collaborative space to address a range of issues, with a particular interest in working with life's big transitions. For example, professionals launching their careers and students formulating their vocational goals; or people in family changes: entering long-term commitments, early parenthood, divorce, or grief. Therapy can provide a non-judgmental space that is both warmly supportive and challenging. Our work will typically balance a combination of self-reflection and change. We start this process together by looking at how your presenting concerns fit into the complex story of your life. Throughout this process, I aim to enhance my clients' agency, satisfaction, and creativity within their lives. About me: Please visit my website at www.miriamwaldheterphd.com . I earned my doctorate at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. I then completed a pre-doctoral internship at Cambridge Health Alliance/Harvard Medical School, and postdoctoral fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital. In addition to private practice, I also work part-time at the Danielsen Institute at Boston University.

Dr. Marie Gipson is a multilingual, multicultural child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist. Her clinical interests and focus include depression, anxiety, OCD spectrum disorders, tics, BFRBs, insomnia, and trauma. She is passionate about providing gender and sexual minority-affirming care. Dr. Gipson is a fluent English, Mandarin Chinese, and Cantonese Chinese speaker. She is also conversational in Penang Hokkien and Malay. Born in New Orleans and raised in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, she has personal experience in multiple cultural transitions and assimilation, which has further enriched her clinical understanding and care for her patients.

I've been in (and continue) training for psychodynamic and relational analytic work with adults, couples, families and children. I'm a generalist with a range of clinical interests and experience, including: depression; traumas and intergenerational trauma; anxiety and sociopolitical anxiety; parenting and parent guidance; identities; relationships; family of origin issues; adjustment disorders and life transitions; dissociation; spirituality; creativity; dreams; play; helping professionals; and academia. I'm also comfortable with various modalities (e.g. CBT, ACT, DBT, MBT, Gottman, Narrative, Relational Cultural Therapy, and EMDR) and weaving them into the work as needed. I truly love this work and am invested in lifelong learning and teaching, via educational groups, courses, seminars, workshops, and consultations. I believe our work is a collaborative endeavor. I'm committed to offering a supportive, safe, compassionate and curious space where growth, healing, and insights can occur. I understand and appreciate the vulnerability of starting therapy, and trying to find someone who feels like the right fit to invite into your life. Fundamentally, our work should aim to both decrease your symptoms while helping to increase your own awareness of yourself and enhance your connection to self and others, leading to a more full, vibrant, satisfying and meaningful life.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with an expertise in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I specialize in working with adolescents, young adults, and adults struggling with a wide range of issues including social and generalized anxiety, OCD, panic, depression, self-esteem and emotion-regulation. I also enjoy working with individuals going through significant life transitions, such as adjustment to college, parenting, or divorce. I primarily utilize a CBT approach while integrating mindfulness and other techniques to the work when appropriate. I employ an active, collaborative, and individualistic approach to treatment with a validating stance.

The heart of my practice is developing a safe, warm, and trusting therapeutic relationship. I offer a strength-based approach while meeting the needs and preferences of each client. For 10+ years, I have supported teens and young adults with multiple clinical disorders including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, suicidality, self-harm, school avoidance, family/relationship conflict & more. I am a strong believer in the power of collaboration and connection and hope to offer you a space where we will work together using your strengths to achieve your social, emotional, behavioral and therapeutic goals. Having had the opportunity to work with adolescents, young adults & families, the foundation of my work is based on a person-centered and relational approach. I strive to provide a space where you will feel safe, supported and heard. As a native Spanish speaker, I have also had the privilege of meeting with Spanish speaking clients. If you have never worked with a therapist, searching for one can feel overwhelming. I would be happy to speak with you over the phone or email to answer any questions you may have. I look forward to hearing your story. Please see my website for more details!

I am a licensed psychologist dedicated to helping college students successfully navigate the unique challenges of this pivotal time in their lives. I work to understand the pressures you may experience to perform academically, the stress of living and working independently, and the difficulties of managing time and relationships. My Approach to Psychotherapy My work with college students is focused on providing concrete, evidence-based skills to help you thrive. I specialize in the assessment and treatment of anxiety disorders, a common concern for many students. My experience includes using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help individuals learn skills and empower them to effectively manage anxiety and regain a sense of control. I also have extensive experience with other scientifically proven interventions to address issues that frequently arise during the college years, such as: Depression: Developing coping strategies to overcome overwhelming feelings. Traumatic Stress: Providing support and tools through tough times. Organizational Skills: Helping you master time management and planning to reduce academic stress. My goal is to empower you to take an active role in your own success by learning how to solve complex emotional problems and prioritize your physical and psychological well-being. Whether you're struggling with academic pressures, communicating with roommates or professors, or finding your place on campus, I can provide the support and tools you need.