Therapists for college students near Boston College

We are a thriving DBT practice that works with teens and young adults to skillfully manage the strong emotions that they find overwhelming or interfere with their ability to function effectively in their lives. We offer group and individual therapy services. We would consider virtual (telehealth) services if a person has already had DBT and is seeking support to maintain gains. Another service we offer is psychological assessment, which is provided to help clarify mental health diagnoses, to learn more about what is getting in the way of treatment progress, or to take a deeper dive into how someone's personality is constructed. (This is different from neuropsych assessment.)

I am a licensed clinical psychologist and specialize in providing psychotherapy to adolescents and adults. My approach integrates a variety of evidence-based practices including CBT, DBT, psychodynamic, humanistic, and mindfulness based therapies. I have been effective at utilizing these treatment modalities to alleviate symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief and loss, and other clinical concerns. Clients also come to my practice to improve relationships and navigate stressful life changes.

Welcome to Meridian Psychotherapy Associates — where we specialize in supporting the mental health needs of college students. We understand that college is a time of excitement and growth, but also one of stress, change, and uncertainty. Our goal is to provide a safe, understanding, and personalized space for students navigating this unique life stage. Our individual therapy addresses common student concerns such as anxiety, depression, academic stress, time management, identity exploration, and relationship challenges. Our trauma-informed therapists are attuned to the emotional, social, and academic pressures of campus life. We also offer couples therapy for college students in relationships, focusing on communication, conflict resolution, and maintaining connection amid busy schedules. For students navigating family dynamics, we help students improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen support systems. To fit student lifestyles, we provide flexible in-person and telehealth options, allowing therapy access nearby campus or home. At Meridian, our therapists are compassionate, skilled, and committed to empowering students with tools for resilience, growth, and lasting well-being—during college and beyond. Ready to take the next step? Contact us for a consultation and start building a stronger foundation for your personal and academic success.

Hello! I am a licensed psychologist with 20+ years of experience who works with children, adolescents, and adults across the lifespan. I have a specialty in college mental health and was on staff at Emerson College for many years. I enjoy working with students from schools across Massachusetts, and have a good understanding of college life at Wellesley, Boston College, Boston University, Brandeis, Tufts, and UMass (Amherst and Boston) in particular. I'm open to learning about the specifics of other school environments that interact with your wellness and mental health. People describe me as deeply empathic, authentic, and down to earth. I strive to accompany my clients on their personal journey, providing support along with gentle challenging in order to help you strengthen coping skills, address acute and chronic symptoms, and empower you to live your best life in the present moment. I believe that effective therapy starts with a trusting relationship that involves collaboration, warmth, and humor. I integrate a relational-cultural perspective with psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and dialectical-behavioral theories to provide evidence-based treatment for clients. I work particularly well with students who are struggling with anxiety, identity concerns, and relationships. Contact me for a brief phone call to see if we might be a good fit to work together. Of note, my practice is a hybrid of telehealth and in-person at this time.

I am a licensed educational psychologist and psychotherapist. There are times in life when you may struggle with social-emotional issues that are overwhelming. You may be dealing with issues such as anxiety, depression, social stress, relational conflicts, low self-esteem, poor impulse control, trauma, or the challenges of college life. Navigating the myriad of social stressors frequently requires learning new skill sets, which at times may include further development of your Emotional Intelligence (EQ). My goal is to support you as the author of your story and create an approach that fits your unique needs. I focus on helping clients build those inner resources and when possible a network of support that help them weather the challenges in life and promote lasting change. My treatment modality is holistic and integrative. Everyone is unique and as individuals no one therapeutic style may work for everyone. I may incorporate parts of different therapeutic approaches to create a custom fit based on each client's needs.

Currently accepting new clients! Reach out to check availability for sessions. College and grad school are filled with growth, discovery, and new experiences—but they can also bring stress, uncertainty, and emotional challenges. If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply not like yourself, know that you're not alone. You need a safe and compassionate space where you can bring your whole self. While honoring your strengths, needs, and values, our work might include understanding how stress and past experiences show up in your body and relationships, exploring healthier boundaries, or learning how to navigate difficult emotions without judgment. My approach is collaborative, practical, and tailored to you. We can identify the tools and skills you need to cope, grow, and heal—so you can reclaim your life. I believe you are capable of thriving in school and beyond, and I’d like to help.

Do you wish you could handle worry and stress better? Feel happier? Live a more balanced life? Is stress, worry, or sadness interfering with school, work, relationships, or keeping you from living the life you want? In your work with me, you will learn new ways to think, feel, and do things differently that empower you to be more focused, self-confident, and positive. I've helped hundreds of people meet with life's ups and downs in a more manageable way. Together, we will develop a plan to address your concerns and identify what's needed to accomplish your goals. My clients often report that they feel more confident about approaching life's challenges. I encourage you to contact me to schedule a free phone consultation to see how I can help you. I look forward to hearing from you soon!

My therapeutic perspective is based on growing your strengths and building new skills that you haven’t yet recognized to address life stressors and challenges. I tailor my approach to the individual needs of each client and welcome feedback. As the expert on your own life, it’s important to know what’s working for you and what needs improvement so that we can effectively address issues important to you and meet goals together. I operate from a non-judgmental perspective and encourage clients to share the good, the bad, and the messy without fear of not meeting expectations.

I help people navigate life transitions (chosen or unchosen), grief/loss, unresolved trauma, family dysfunction and more. Therapy is tailored to each client and I draw from a variety of theoretical perspectives (insight-oriented, development of skills, relational). I am also a trauma-informed therapist with specialty training in the treatment of trauma and its impact on an individual's well-being and ability to cope. Trauma-informed psychotherapy integrates an awareness of trauma into all aspects of treatment while making safety and choice a priority. I am trained in EMDR therapy.

Licensed in both MA and CT, I help people struggling with anxiety, OCD, phobias, identity exploration, and life transitions to feel more grounded and confident in themselves. In our work, we’ll explore the roots of patterns that no longer serve you and build new ways of coping that feel more aligned and sustainable. I have a background in college counseling and specialize in working with students during a pivotal stage of transition and self-discovery. I help clients navigate academic pressures, evolving identities, and interpersonal relationships, while also supporting them in developing insight, flexibility, and effective coping strategies. My style is collaborative, thoughtful, and supportive - offering space to understand your inner world while moving toward meaningful change in how you relate to yourself and others. I place a strong emphasis on building a supportive, trusting therapeutic relationship, believing that meaningful growth starts with feeling truly seen and understood. My approach is integrative & client-centered, drawing from evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, & Solution-Focused Therapy to tailor our work to your unique goals. Together, we’ll explore practical tools & deeper insights to help you better understand yourself, move beyond self-limiting patterns, & navigate challenges that may be getting in the way of your goals. Finding the right therapeutic fit is essential, & I’d be glad to offer a free phone consultation to see if working together feels like a good match for you.

My name is Fernanda Alves and I am originally from Brazil, where I received my bachelor's degree in Psychology in 2006. After graduating, I immigrated to the US to pursue my master's degree in mental health, which I completed in 2012. Since then, I have worked as an outpatient therapist for two nonprofit organizations, where I obtained experience working with children, adolescents, and families. At the beginning of 2020, I opened my practice, where I have been working with children, adolescents and adults. As someone who has attended counselling myself for anxiety and ADHD, I noticed that plain “talk therapy” was not the most effective method for so many of us, so with that in mind, I developed a goal-oriented, evidence-based approach with my clients that allows them to develop tools to accept life’s challenges while moving towards their values and goal. Instead of focusing on WHY you can't accomplish something, I will help you focus on HOW by giving you productive solutions and strategies.

I support adolescents, college students, and young adults, struggling with eating disorders and disordered eating, including concerns that often co-occur such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and self-harm. I aim to provide a collaborative and compassionate space where clients feel supported as they face challenges and better understand themselves. I believe clients come to therapy with an inner wisdom, and my role is to help them access that insight so they can live more authentically. I have extensive experience working with eating disorders and meet clients where they are to support recovery at their own pace. I offer a nonjudgmental, collaborative space to explore how eating disorders, self-harm, and other coping behaviors may have helped you get through difficult times. We move at a pace that aligns with your goals while gently challenging and building understanding and supporting small, values-based steps towards change. Reaching out for therapy takes a great deal of courage. My goal is to explore what change might look like for you, at your pace. I place strong value on the therapeutic relationship and invite you to schedule a consultation to see if we’re a good fit.

When everything feels like too much, therapy shouldn’t add to the pressure. I'm a liberatory therapist working with kids and adults facing life transitions and overwhelm. I don’t believe in forcing people to fit systems that weren’t built for them. Instead, I center you—your needs, your truth, and your pace. Using humanistic and cognitive approaches, I offer a grounded space where we can explore what’s hard, celebrate your strengths, and move toward a more authentic sense of self. With compassion, humor, and curiosity, we’ll challenge the stories that are holding you back—and build new ones that feel like yours.

We offer In-Person and Telehealth—SNBCare is a multidisciplinary group of dedicated professionals, providing the best quality care for a wide range of outpatient mental health services. We have been serving adults, families, and couples for over a decade in a caring, patient-friendly environment. In providing behavioral health and mental health care services, we strive to integrate research evidence, clinical expertise, and client values into our clinical practice. Our experienced and trusted staff members include licensed psychiatrists, psychiatric NPs, and therapists. Together, this team of professionals uses the latest clinically proven methods and customized treatment plans for you and your loved ones. We recognize the individuality of all our patients and tailor services to meet their unique needs. With evidence-based treatment techniques that include individual, family, or couple therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and insight-focused counseling, as well as psychiatric medicine and transcranial magnetic stimulation, we take a holistic approach to your treatment.

I think it is extremely courageous to admit we need help. I believe one of the most important criteria for successful treatment is to have a trusting, open, "therapeutic rapport" with a client. Without trust and a good connection, the therapeutic process cannot begin. With that in mind, I believe the first step is creating an environment safe from judgement and rich in support. My focus is to enable clients to acquire insight, skills, and motivation for emotional, cognitive, and behavioral transitions.I specialize in older adolescent and adult individual therapy as well as family and couples counseling. I assist clients in developing healthier coping and inter-personal skills that address topics related to: assertiveness, anger management, parenting strategies, managing mood disorders (anxiety and depression), impulse control, PTSD (EMDR), life transitions, grief, conflict resolution, mindfulness, sexuality, and stress management. I am a big proponent in assisting clients built self-confidence. I also have a degree in Accounting as well that I use with individuals and couples around money management, budgeting, savings, and retirement planning. I also have experience as a business consultant for individuals.

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.

Allied Behavioral Healthcare offers an approachable and collaborative culture to support the mental wellness of each client we serve. Young adults face a range of new challenges adjusting to the life stage transition in moving to college; building and maintaining friendships, navigating campus life, relationships and discovering the role of unhealthy habits stemming from difficult life events or patterns can make this stage of life a trying, but transformative time. With both in office and Telehealth flexible scheduling, consider us your ally as we support your steps toward clear and measurable change. Allied Behavioral Healthcare and its providers offer evidence-based treatment for concerns related to: Anxiety, Panic and Excessive Worry Depression, Anger and Irritability Early Attachment and Relationships Life Stage Transitions and Adjustment Performance and Executive Functioning Social Anxiety Trauma, Grief and Loss ADHD, Perfectionism and Rejection Sensitivity Burnout Identity Development An initial consultation to determine your match with an available provider is offered at no cost. If you are seeking support for concerns not listed here, please contact us. Our providers are experienced working with a wide range of young adult, client-specific symptoms and problems.

Braver is a personalized, flexible outpatient program built around exposure therapy-the treatment that has been proven most helpful for anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder. Braver's core areas of focus: Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder) Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) - Reducing unwanted intrusive thoughts and rituals by gradually building comfort and confidence facing difficult fears, thoughts, and emotions Phobias & fears - Providing techniques and support to overcome intense fear, anxiety, and panic related to specific triggers, such as heights or crowded spaces Social anxiety - Helping clients increase confidence and ability to interact with others amidst fear of being judged, worry about embarrassment, or concern about offending others Panic attacks / panic disorder - Brief, intense periods of overwhelming fear or anxiety Performance anxiety - Underperforming, due exclusively to anxiety

All sessions are now offered through video or phone during covid 19 crisis. I try to be a compassionate, active listener to help identify solutions to areas of difficulty and help you transform, grow and develop in a new positive direction. When there is an interest, I integrate the mind/body connection, mindfulness meditation, and spirituality into the therapeutic process. I have many years experience with a range of different issues. Looking forward to meeting you and being of service.

As a licensed psychologist, I specialize in working with individuals facing academic, social, emotional, and developmental challenges. I offer therapy services for young people whose emotional or identity-related concerns (such as anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem) interfere with learning, peer relationships, or school engagement. Additionally, I provide targeted executive functioning support focused on planning, prioritization, organization, time management, and task initiation.