Therapists for college students near Northeastern University

Hi, I’m Marlena. I’m a multicultural, bilingual (Spanish-speaking) therapist who helps women navigating life transitions, relationships, and the pressure to hold it all together. You’re the one everyone relies on, but deep down, you’re craving space to slow down, breathe, and feel like yourself again. I bring warmth, humor, and authenticity to every session. This is your space to exhale, be seen, and start feeling more at ease.

All narratives are unique and it is an honor to have your stories shared with me. I value humor and patience and work to create a safe and open environment with my clients. Suffering is embedded and essential to the human spirit--it allows us to gain perspective, wisdom, and insight. I like to find the light in dark times and help cultivate and grow that light for when we face our next challenges. I will let you know why I am asking about certain areas of your life and will fully and transparently narrate my process so that we can work collaboratively and openly.

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One of my specializations is helping students who feel they are on the verge of dropping a semester because of stress, anxiety, or other difficulties. If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, in a crisis or at a crossroads, or in any situation in which 50 minutes of counseling isn't “enough”, an Individual Counseling Retreat may be a good fit. This service was created in part to fill a gap in services between the 50-minute session and going into a hospital or rehab. But it's also intended for anyone who simply wants or needs to go deeper than the typical therapy session. A personal counseling retreat puts therapy into a different context: An inspiring setting with a lot of time outdoors. Time to walk and talk, rather than just sitting, and leverage the healing effect of time in nature. We choose a retreat center or other setting so that the process itself is uplifting and inspiring, both calming and energizing. The impact of getting off the grid and devoting time to re-grouping can't be overstated. The time frame of a multi-day retreat allows a lot of learning and processing in a condensed period of time, with a minimum of distractions. The counseling addresses your difficulties, but also focuses on positive psychology- the skills of thriving and well-being. It also integrates meditation, mindfulness, yoga, and healthy food. The one-to-one counseling allows for truly personalized attention and coaching. It provides the time and space to explore issues in depth, connecting dots and seeing new ways of responding. It's not a magic cure, because nothing is. But it is a unique and highly impactful experience and a powerful commitment to your future well-being. A typical retreat is 3-5 days, and includes mindfulness meditation, stress management skills, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), addiction recovery counselings as appropriate, and other evidence-supported therapeutic frameworks. MBCT focuses on empowering you to understand helpful and unhelpful patterns of thinking and reacting, and grow the positive ones. The work focuses primarily on the here and now, less on lengthy excavation of your past. The overall goal is resourcing you with new skills to better manage the stress and challenges you return to post-retreat. You come away with more than a diagnosis and a medication prescription. The outcome of a retreat is a new understanding of how your mind, nervous system and body interact, and how to ride life's ups and downs with more resilience. You leave with a post-retreat plan of self-care, which includes specific daily practices to support ongoing self-regulation and what you value most: Being your best self. As appropriate, post-retreat follow up with me is available. Clients who bring flexibility of mind- an ability to look at problems in a new way- and who have a love of the outdoors tend to resonate with this work the most. To discuss fees, location options and other logistical matters, email or call. Let's find a plan that works for you!

OFFERING VIRTUAL APPOINTMENTS... Sometimes the roads we chose to traverse become less easy to navigate as situations change, circumstances reach beyond our control, or life simply needs some readjusting to get back on track. I strive to provide individual clients and couples with a vehicle to discover the answers that they seek about themselves and their relationships. I help clients learn the tools they need to navigate the road on their own, and find the healing that they desire. My goal as a therapist is to foster a genuine and welcoming environment that facilitates a safe space for clients to experience personal growth and positive change. I work with adults, college age students, and their families. I specialize in relationship issues, depression, anxiety, and life transitions.

Joshua Hatcher is a board certified Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP.) He is also dual certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners as an Adult-Geriatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. He provides psychiatric assessment and evaluation along with medication management and optimization. He has experience caring for clients with ADHD, mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia and various other psychiatric diagnoses. Joshua believes in caring for the whole person. He strives to understand current mental health concerns as well as various stressors and past traumas. He provides a welcoming and nonjudgmental environment for clients. He works collaboratively with clients to create a plan, overcome stuck points, and reach treatment goals utilizing both therapeutic techniques and medication. Joshua treats clients via online TeleHealth only.

My practice focuses supporting people in clarifying their values and in living lives that realize their deepest values. I believe that there are many ways to be mentally healthy, and I pursue a pluralistic view of mental health, one which varies from person to person. I aim to be a patient and supportive companion for you to determine what is important to you and to make meaningful change. I have worked as a professor at a number of universities in the US and abroad, and I have also worked as a social worker for young adults with mental illness. My academic and psychiatric experience makes me an ideal fit for working with students (undergraduate or graduate) who are facing life transitions or mental health challenges. Therapy is an exciting journey and it is always a pleasure to meet new or potential clients. I look forward to hearing from you.

Are you a motivated professional, college student, or athlete seeking control of your mental health, reduced stress, improved relationships, boosted self-esteem & motivation, work-life balance, or consistent goal achievement? As a former Division 1 athlete, clinical therapist, and sports psychology expert, I support the psychological needs of high performance individuals like you, by creating a space to heal, grow, and discover lasting solutions to overcome the mental blocks holding you back. Together, we will restore balance, recover from stress, and reach your goals. I blend short-term solutions with long-term healing, addressing your immediate and future wellness needs. Whether dealing with high achiever anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, or daily stressors, you'll feel empowered to take back control of your mental health, find relief in the present, and ensure sustained success and wellness for years to come. What if I told you reaching out would be the best decision you could make for your future self? With 10+ years of experience as a competitive athlete, I understand the pressures you face as a high achiever and I'm here to help. Complete the form below and let’s talk about your goals and how I can help you achieve them.

I am certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist. In this approach, we get to know the different parts of you — the ones that may overfunction, strive for perfection, people-please, worry, or carry painful emotions. Rather than judging those parts, we learn to understand them with curiosity and compassion. Therapy can be a space to slow down, make sense of what’s happening internally, and help your system feel more balanced and connected. If faith or spirituality is important to you, we can absolutely incorporate that into our sessions. And if it’s not, that’s perfectly okay too.

Your voice and perspective as a woman or girl are celebrated here. This is a dedicated space where you can be comfortable discussing female centered topics and experiences. I believe that social interactions, societal stresses and unique biology impact girls and women in ways that require a female centered lens for mental health treatment. Coming to therapy knowing this is a specialized practice can lead to greater comfort exploring trauma and female specific issues. These deeper conversations build the therapeutic alliance and increase the potential that women and girls will see improvement in their mental health symptoms

Immediate openings – we’ll help match you with the right therapist. We’re a small, trusted team of therapists who support adults and young adults across Massachusetts. Whether you’re navigating a specific diagnosis, a life stressor, or something harder to name, we’re here to help. Our therapists have varying specialties—so you can stop searching and start healing. We bring different strengths, but we share the same core values: compassion, collaboration, and evidence-based care.

Licensed independent clinical social worker/therapist specializing in treating people ages 18 yrs old and up. Together, we can create a plan to manage and reduce symptoms of loss, grief and bereavement, difficulties adjusting to life changes, anxiety and stress. I use an integrative therapeutic approach that includes different treatment modalities such as mindfulness, solution-focused therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. I am a bilingual and bicultural English/Spanish speaking clinician who provides BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ affirming care. My focus is to provide trauma sensitive, culturally sensitive, strength-based, person-centered, holistic treatment modalities to help you achieve your goals. Reaching out for support can be very daunting - congrats on taking the first step towards wellness and healing. With extensive experience, I work with individuals in a collaborative, warm and compassionate manner. It will be an honor to support you thought this journey. Looking forward to hearing from you.

I focus on where you are strong not wrong. I inspire hope, courage and pride, giving perspective -- sometimes with humor. Easy to talk to, responsible, happily married, with successful adult children, I really want to help YOU achieve YOUR goals. Then fire me soon. I help you deal with loss, grief , transition, stress and anxiety; also with ongoing relationship issues...

I help people whose anxiety takes over at the worst possible moments. I know things have been particularly difficult lately. Anxiety can make us feel stuck, but there is hope. My ideal patient is focused upon personal growth and healing. I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story.

“If we decide to build a therapeutic relationship together - I view my role as your therapist as someone who is there to support you and empower you along your healing journey. I am happy to offer up what I have learned through my education, specialized clinical training, and professional experience over the years in whatever way feels most helpful for you.” Fari has experience with working with people who are dealing with depression, anxiety (generalized or social), heightened trauma symptoms, or those who just need some support with dealing with tough life transitions. Fari is in the process of being trained as a trauma sensitive yoga (TC-TSY) facilitator, as well as becoming an Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) trained therapist. If these are modalities you are interested in, he is happy to discuss how these evidence-based treatments could be used in your therapy sessions. Fari Shakur (he/him) identifies as a queer, South Asian, transgender man. He received his Master’s of Social Work from Salem State University with a focus on integrated health and behavioral health. Fari highly values providing trauma-informed, sex-positive, gender affirming care that centers his clients as the experts of their own experiences. Clinical Specialties: Complex Trauma, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Life transitions, LGBTQ+, Intimate Partner Abuse, Gender Affirming Surgery Letters Fari can work with United Healthcare Student Resources and Blue Cross Blue Shield insurances, as well as accept private pay clients. Send him an email at: Fari@deepdivecounseling.net

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There are times in life when our usual coping strategies and support systems are not enough and it takes courage to seek help during times of pain and uncertainty. Navigating college and graduate school in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, racial inequities and tension, and the current political climate can certainly be one of these times and you don’t have to navigate it alone. Therapy can provide a safe space for support, learning, and meaningful change. I am a licensed psychologist who specializes in evidence-based treatments for adolescents and young adults who are seeking support to manage mood, anxiety, college mental health, life transitions, grief, motivation, sleep, and family concerns. I also specialize in working with family members or loved ones of individuals who have a diagnosis of serious mental illness, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. I am passionate about working with college and graduate students and have extensive experience and training working within the context of college mental health. My therapeutic style is warm, active, compassionate, and collaborative. I use a strengths-based approach and draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and other evidence-based approaches to tailor treatment to the specific values, strengths, and goals of my clients. I utilize these approaches to help clients create a toolbox of coping skills and develop a deeper understanding of themselves. Every person has a unique identity, story, and experience, and deserves personalize therapy to fit their identities and strengths. My priority is to create a space where every client feels safe discussing painful thoughts and feelings, and supported as they work toward creating meaningful change in their lives. I applaud you for taking the first step in finding a therapist. I encourage you to reach out to me if you think I may be a good fit for you.

Wherever you may be at in your journey, I look forward to joining you on your path towards greater mental and emotional well-being. I create a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore your thoughts and feelings, and prioritize understanding things from your viewpoint. My main goal is to empower you as we collaborate to examine the impact of your experiences and stressors from new perspectives, to help you heal, and grow. I work with adults to address issues related to chronic pain, substance use, relationship difficulties, anxiety, and depression. I tailor my therapeutic interventions to meet your specific needs, taking a holistic approach to promote self-awareness, as you acquire new skills and refine coping strategies. Each session is an opportunity to gain clarity and acceptance, as you continue to learn how to be with yourself in the present moment. I welcome getting to know you and your story, recognizing the courage it takes to choose what may be more difficult in the near term, and more helpful in the long run.

I am a strengths-based therapist with an active, collaborative style, and a solution focus. I worked in college mental health centers for years before opening a private practice, and I enjoy working with adolescents, emerging adults, and young adults on the wide variety of issues that they present with. I am also a certified addictions counselor (CADC-II) and I often work with young people who are either questioning their alcohol and drug use, or who are trying to abstain from substances or other addictive behaviors. I have been practicing psychotherapy since 2003, and more recently earned my doctoral degree in counseling and sport psychology at Boston University, so I also commonly work with student-athletes and high-achieving clients.

I specialize in anxiety and stress issues. Although these problems are sometimes caused by your biological makeup, most are triggered by various life stressors. Common triggers are academic pressures, interpersonal conflicts, relationship breakups and family situations. Therefore, I believe it is crucial to collaborate with my clients to design solutions that are tailored to their strengths and personality.