Therapists for college students near Boston, MA
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Starting or returning to college can bring up unique challenges—navigating relationships, managing stress, adjusting to new independence, or figuring out who you are and what you want. I work best with students who are thoughtful, curious, and open to exploring their inner world, even if that feels a little intimidating at first. Many of my clients are balancing academics with the ups and downs of friendships, family, dating, and questions about their identity. My practice is LGBTQ-affirming and welcoming to students of all backgrounds. I provide a calm and supportive space where you can slow down, untangle what feels overwhelming, and begin to feel more grounded. Whether you’re seeking clarity in relationships, support with stress or anxiety, or a place to process deeper emotions, therapy can be a meaningful step toward feeling more connected and at ease with yourself. I look forward to supporting you!
At Topsail Addiction Treatment in North Andover, we’re here for college students from Merrimack College—literally right down the street—and nearby spots like Northern Essex Community College in Haverhill or UMass Lowell, who are battling addiction while trying to keep their college life together. Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is built for students like you—maybe you’re a Merrimack Warrior stressed out from exams and turning to drinking or drugs to cope, or a commuter student from Lawrence feeling trapped by a gambling habit that’s spiraled out of control. We connect best with those who are juggling school, work, or campus vibes but finding that substance use or betting is throwing them off track. We’re a great fit for students who are ready to face the mess—whether it’s partying too hard to numb the pressure, skipping classes because of a hangover, or losing cash you can’t afford on bets—and want to get back to feeling steady without dropping everything. Our clients often share a craving to reclaim their focus—to nail that paper, hang with friends without needing a drink, or just wake up clear-headed. Located just a couple miles from Merrimack College in North Andover, we’re easy to reach from Andover, Methuen, or Haverhill, and we’ve got your schedule covered with morning, afternoon, and evening IOP sessions. Got daytime classes? Our evening options let you hit the books during the day and get support after. Whether you’re the social type who’s overdone it, the stressed-out student hiding a pill problem, or the risk-taker who’s in too deep with gambling, our IOP offers a no-shame space to figure it out with a team that gets the college grind. With flexible sessions to match your life—mornings for early risers, afternoons for between-class gaps, or evenings to keep your days free—we’re here to help you break free from addiction and get back to thriving. Ready to take control and still keep your college groove? We’re just down the road.
I enjoy working with college students to help them navigate this busy time in their life. I am a down-to-earth therapist and ready to be of support! I work with anxiety, OCD, depression, family conflict, self-esteem, and LGBTQIA+ support. Please feel free to reach out and we can schedule a free 15 minute consultation to see if we are a good fit!
If you are struggling with a life transition, relationship issue or feeling stuck in a cycle of worry or sadness, I am here to listen to you and help. Together, we will explore the challenges you are facing, gain insight into deeply rooted patterns of behavior, and identify skills to help you live life according to your own values. My style is active and engaged, and my clients find therapy to be a safe, supportive and collaborative space. I believe that kindness, warmth, humor and curiosity are vital to a successful therapeutic experience, and that every person has strengths that can assist them in navigating the obstacles they face. I have specialized in working with college and graduate students for the past nine years. Treatment is tailored to each individual using an integrative approach. I currently practice through Telehealth for clients in NY, CT, and MA. One of the most important elements of successful therapy is your connection with your therapist. Please reach out to me to schedule a 15 minute phone consultation to decide if we would be a good fit. I look forward to beginning our work together!
Welcome! My name is Lauren Bissette. I have been a social worker since 2015 with experience with many diverse populations. I am a great listener, patient, and here for you! I take pride in helping my clients with every day stress, anxiety, and trauma. Clients that suffer from depression, anxiety, relationships, stress, grief, martial discord, and trauma; it is my goal to help you develop strategies to cope more effectively. I have been trained in EMDR which utilizes the natural healing ability of your body. We will do a thorough assessment and develop a treatment plan. EMDR has been successfully used to treat the following: Anxiety and Panic attacks, Depression, PTSD, Anger, Phobias, Sleep Problems, Grief and Loss, Additions, Pain, Performance Anxiety, and Feelings of Worthlessness/Low Self-Esteem. I have immediate openings and l look forward to meeting you and helping to support you on your journey towards mental health!
Hi there! I am hoping to join you in finding what you're look for out of therapy. My approach is to engage clients in the deeper process of looking within themselves to gain the insight they hope for. I have a balanced approach of going at your pace while providing the guidance that you need with whatever you're choosing process in sessions. At the same time, I help a client feel confident about knowing what's best for their life and I empower them to live their happiest lives. I work diligently at providing a warm, trusting, nurturing, compassionate, and non-judgmental space. I use different tools to fit the clients personal needs/goals. I am happy working with many different struggles as psychotherapy is my passion, while some of my more specific passions include: life changes/transitions, identity development and figuring out who you are or want to be, anxiety, trauma stemming from childhood, and working with clients who are experiencing pre/postpartum anxiety and depression. Lastly, I am licensed in NH & MA with 10+ years experience. I have my doctorate in clinical psychology and am a licensed mental health counselor. I am excited to hear from you so we can explore how I can support you! Kindly, Jacquie
Providing online mental health services to Massachusetts and Vermont residents (18+) facing the challenges of college life and emerging adulthood. College presents both opportunities and challenges as you take up your life as an adult in the world. To help you meet those challenges, the Austen Riggs Center provides an online Intensive Outpatient Program. Our program delivers psychodynamic psychotherapy, medication management, and a combination of process groups, yoga, and coping skills to students whose struggles interfere with meeting the academic, social, and emotional challenges of higher education.
Our practice has a number of licensed clinical therapists with extensive backgrounds treating a variety of different ages, situations, emotional and mental health disorders in individuals and their families. We specialize in treating adolescents and college-age students, but also have significant expertise providing treatment to children, adults, families, and couples. As part of our years of professional training in counseling, we have developed and refined our skills and approaches through our work in a variety of diverse settings including: hospitals, community outpatient facilities, college counseling centers, secure and unsecure inpatient/residential treatment programs, and therapeutic day schools.
If you struggle to find balance among the world and your mind's endless uncertainties, you are in the right place. We often work so hard to get rid of or avoid what's uncomfortable - who wouldn’t? The trouble is, this doesn’t support growth in the long run. I aim to help you build resilience, find every day magic, and create intentional daily practices in order to learn new ways to engage with your mind and the world you exist in. Let us not just target symptoms but gain a deep understanding of self to make meaningful long term changes.
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The students who tend to find their way to me have usually already tried something - a therapist, a medication, maybe both, and it helped a little, or not at all, or worked for a while and then stopped. They're not starting from scratch. They're starting from tired. I work well with students who look fine on the outside but are running on empty internally. Students who've been told they have anxiety when what they actually have is undiagnosed ADHD that's been burning through their reserves for years. Students with depression that hasn't responded to standard antidepressants and who need someone willing to look further. Students with OCD who've spent years being misunderstood or only partially treated. I'm a psychiatric nurse practitioner, which means I do evaluations and medication management — I'm not a therapist. What makes my approach different is that I look at the full picture before making any recommendations: your history, what you've already tried, your sleep, your biology, whether there might be a different explanation for what you're experiencing than the one you've been given. I see students via telehealth in Arizona, Massachusetts, and Washington, and in person at my Mesa, AZ office. I'm also licensed in Colorado, New Mexico, Rhode Island, and Vermont if you're in one of those states. Most major insurance accepted, including many student health plans. New patients usually seen within a few days. Booking: https://mindgardenmhs.intakeq.com/booking
As a therapist, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other strategies to help clients explore the interactions between their thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and behaviors. My style is collaborative, client-driven, and forward-focused. Additionally, I enjoy looking at the systemic factors in a person's life, including family dynamics, relationships at work or school, and even interactions with friends or partners. My purpose is to help you maximize the opportunities in your life to achieve your goals through empathy and a strength-based focus. I specialize in anger and anxiety management across the life span, especially with teens and adults. I am certified in Thinking for a Change (T4C) and Aggression Replacement Training (ART). Additionally, I have extensive experience working with and advocating for people going through the legal system, including people facing domestic violence charges. I invite you to reach out to schedule a session by contacting our office to see if we would be a good therapeutic fit. I look forward to talking with and meeting you to help you achieve your goals!
I partner with young people to navigate the roiling waters of young adulthood, teaching skills to manage depression, anxiety and stress. Through authentic connection and evidence based therapeutic treatment tailored to your needs. I specialize on anxiety treatment and the challenges that international students experience.
Life is full of changes. Some anticipated, and others that catch us off guard. I work with teens, college students, and young adults who are struggling with anxiety, ADHD, life transitions, and depression. I approach every person with openness, curiosity, and a little bit of humor. I incorporate evidence-based treatments such as CBT and Solution Focused Therapy. I believe that healing can happen alongside moments of laughter, lightness, and connection. I aim to provide a space that is warm, compassionate, and collaborative. I specialize in anxiety, ADHD, and life transitions. Starting therapy can feel like a big step, but you don’t have to do it alone. If you think I may be a good fit for you, I invite you to reach out to me via email. I offer a free 15 minute consultation call to discuss your goals for therapy.
I specialize in providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Exposure and Response Prevention for individuals with OCD, different types of Anxiety, and/or Phobias. This means I help people to face their fears and worries rather than avoiding them!
Leek Therapy is group practice that includes 7 licensed mental health counselors with office locations in Yarmouth Port, Bourne and South Deerfield, MA and offers Telehealth sessions anywhere in Massachusetts.
Carla Kenney, LMHC, specializes in the treatment of OCD and related disorders. She has extensive experience in treating children, teens and adults with OCD and uses exposure and response prevention (ERP), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and mindfulness as her primary treatment modalities. Carla is President of OCD Massachusetts and Vice President of OCD Rhode Island and is a professional member of the International OCD Foundation.
It's wonderful you're taking the step to care for your mental health! I have a heart for college and graduate students and understand the unique stressors of university life, such as academic pressure, social anxieties, and the transition to independence. I am also passionate about helping individuals explore how their cultural and ethnic identities and upbringing interplay with their mental well-being, including the experiences related to cultural identity and navigating multiple cultural spaces. My background as a teacher, HR professional, writer, wife, mother, and therapist has broadened my empathy and understanding of diverse experiences. I graduated with a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling from Northwestern University and am trained in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), a well-researched method for trauma. I offer a collaborative therapeutic approach, and utilize many researched methods tailored to your individual needs. I understand that family history and early relationships can significantly impact mental health, so I often begin by exploring these areas. Together, we'll create a plan to achieve your goals. I enjoy working with adults of all ages, but I have a special fondness of college and graduate students during this unique time of exploration and adjustment. Please reach out, and let's figure things out together!
Starting therapy may bring up a lot of thoughts and feelings, and your decision to seek therapy shows a commitment to living your best life. Our clinicians believe in our work to restoring relationships with ourselves and our loved ones can help navigate the difficult times we live in. At Elemental Intuition, we provide telehealth therapy services for people going through any number of life's struggles: Heightened worry, sadness, or experiencing the aftermath of trauma. An LGBTQQIA+ person struggling to come out or deal with homophobia and/or transphobia. Neurodivergence Processing racial trauma Grief Life transitions Managing residual COVID-19 concerns We commend you for your strength in considering therapy. Values important to us are maintaining compassion, empathy, and curiosity. Our clinicians utilize our skills and knowledge to help you cultivate your own inner wisdom and healing abilities. I invite you to reach out for a free consultation to help match you to one of our therapists.