Katie is a thoughtful and dedicated clinician (LCSW) with a background in school social work and outpatient therapy. She has experience working with individuals of all ages, addressing a range of challenges including eating disorders, PTSD, depression, anxiety, OCD, borderline personality disorder, and more. With a foundation in trauma-informed care, Katie’s warm and supportive approach creates a safe space for clients to process their emotions, reflect on their experiences, and gain new insight...
Hello, I'm Vanessa. With over a decade of experience in the field of mental health, I am passionate about helping individuals navigate their unique journeys. I earned my degree in Psychology from the University of Florida and later completed my Master of Social Work at Boston University. Additionally, I have a trauma certificate, which has deepened my understanding and ability to support those who have experienced significant life challenges. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of...
I offer a safe, reflective space to process experiences, explore thoughts and feelings, and develop new insights. My practice focuses on supporting older teens and adult women coping with depression, anxiety, trauma, or a challenging relationship with food and their bodies. My clients are often looking to improve their relationship with themselves, their partners, or their loved ones. Together, we will explore your experiences and create strategies that help you lead a fulfilling, authentic life...
Lilian is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). She provides psychotherapy with a trauma-informed psychodynamic orientation. Lilian has worked with a diverse population and is interested in building a long-term relationship with her clients. In her practice, she offers a space to listen and explore thoughts and symptoms with a curious lens. This practice of analyses supports the client in moving towards diminishing inhibitions and symptoms, and increasing creativity, curiosity, self-nourish...
Whether you’re navigating interpersonal challenges, past trauma, identity exploration, or managing anxiety or depression, my goal is to provide a space where you can truly feel seen and supported. I am a trauma-informed, relational therapist who works from an attachment-based and gender-affirming lens. I hold a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and have experience working with individuals, couples, and family systems. With empathy and humor, I encourage accountability while co...
I utilize a psychodynamic (insight oriented) approach, integrating relational therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and trauma informed treatments. I also employ tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mentalization Based Therapy, when clinically appropriate. I strongly believe that our identities and backgrounds, including our culture, sexual orientation, and gender identity, play a large role in our development and identity formation. I value clinical relationships built on trust and aim ...
Hello! My name is Kaitlyn, and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with a decade of experience in the mental health field. My passion lies in supporting individuals through their unique challenges and helping them find their path to well-being. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, family relationships, grief and bereavement, life transitions, perinatal support (including pregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum), intimate and romantic relationships, stress, and add...
At Back Bay Mental Health, we connect best with college students from Boston and Cambridge who are juggling the intense pressures of school, social life, and figuring out who they are—all while facing mental health challenges that can make it feel impossible to keep up. Whether you’re a BU student burning out from late-night study sessions, a Harvard undergrad wrestling with anxiety that’s derailing your focus, or a BC student quietly struggling with depression after a tough semester, we get it....
Hi, I'm Harry, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with over 8 years of experience working with youth, the elderly, and adult populations. I specialize in helping individuals navigate anxiety, stress, depression, life transitions, and alcohol and drug abuse. My goal is to provide a supportive and collaborative environment where you can feel empowered to make positive changes in your life. I utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities tailored to meet your unique needs. My p...
Hello, I'm Mary Ceballos. I received my advanced training in counseling through Lesley University and am independently licensed as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Massachusetts. I have had the privilege of providing therapeutic support to many individuals as they navigate various stressors, including anxious episodes, sleep disturbances, lack of motivation, difficulty focusing, reactivity due to traumatic experiences, grief and loss, depressed mood, work-related stressors, and...
As a therapist, I am passionate about nurturing and empowering each person's inner healer. Our work together is grounded in a collaborative, strengths based approach as we navigate life's challenges, successes, and everything in between. I have extensive experience across various settings—intimate partner violence services, LGBTQIA street youth, residential treatment, international work, schools, and private practice— and have worked with people from all races and ethnicities, sexualities, gende...
My approach to psychotherapy is person-centered, tailoring the therapy to the unique needs and lived experiences of each client. I draw primarily from psychodynamic therapies, with attention to the neurobiology of trauma and attachment. I also integrate narrative practices to help clients reauthor the stories they tell about their lives, and cognitive-behavioral practices to help transform insight into strategies for change. My style is authentic, non-judgmental, and warm, and I work with client...
Edit: Now offering in-person sessions in Cambridge as well as tele-health I am located between Central Square and Harvard Square, a 3 minute walk from the Central square red line stop, in an elevator building. I work with many undergrad and graduate students on issues such as anxiety, depression, stress management, sleep disorders, relationships, and more. I am happy to arrange a phone call to help understand your goals for therapy and to see if we are a good fit. I look forward to hearing ...
“Therapy can be many things: a space for unpacking, for healing, for curiosity, for laughter, for saying things you’ve never said out loud. My goal is to co-create a space where you can bring your full self, including the parts still in process. I work with adults navigating questions of identity, anxiety, life transitions, trauma, race-based stress, relationship challenges, and that deep sense of “something needs to shift.” As a Black woman, I’m particularly drawn to working with those whose...
Feeling anxious, disconnected, burnt out, unmotivated, or numb? I believe that good therapy doesn’t just end the struggle—it helps you create a life full of meaning, purpose, and enjoyment. I take a holistic approach to therapy that integrates an understanding of the connectedness of your physical, mental, and spiritual health, and emphasizes the priceless value of healthy relationships. Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, I will work with you to feel more present and alive in your daily li...
My therapeutic orientation is guided by psychodynamic, humanistic, and relational approaches, and founded on a strengths-based model, which emphasizes that each person is the expert of their own story. My style is compassionate, empowering, and accessible, and I focus on meeting people where they are. I draw on a range of modalities including narrative therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Liberation Health, and motivational interviewing. My clinical approach is trauma-informed and collab...
Hi, I'm Dee! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 3 years of professional work experience. I specialize in anxious and depressive disorders, but I am by no means limited to these issues. I am trained and certified in CBT, DBT, and Solution-Focused Therapy. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage, and I am proud of you for getting started!...
Are you caught up in OCD, anxiety, or a phobia that is preventing you from living life on your own terms? Do you feel stuck in your own mind and overwhelmed by simply getting through the day? I am passionate about helping older teens and adults get unstuck from unhelpful "stuff." I offer individual therapy for motivated people who are tired of accommodating their OCD or phobia, can't avoid their anxiety any longer, and are sick of being trapped in their own thoughts. Our sessions together can be...
Hello, I'm Russell. I have a client-centered, non-directive approach to therapy. This means that I believe in meeting you where you are and working together to explore your thoughts and feelings without imposing my own direction. I am also solution-focused, which means that after we discuss and explore a problem, I prefer to shift our focus towards finding solutions. If you're uncertain about what you want to work on and just feel that you could benefit from some support, I'm here to help. We ca...
My goal is to establish a collaborative and trusting relationship with clients that fosters a safe space for them to explore their emotions and experiences. I am committed to using a flexible client-centered and culturally aware treatment approach that is tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. My approach to psychotherapy is based in psychodynamics and relational theory and incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment T...