Therapists for college students near Boston College

Hello, I'm Elana Cockburn Jones at Crooked Tree Counseling. I bring over ten years of experience supporting adolescents, young adults, and families through pivotal life transitions. I specialize in helping young adults navigate the challenges of growing up—whether it's managing anxiety, building confidence, or finding direction. I honor the complexity of each client’s identity and lived experience, creating a safe and affirming space that is compassionate, collaborative, and culturally responsive. My approach integrates CBT, ACT, solutions-focused, and a strengths-based lens to foster growth, self-awareness, clarity, and resilience. I work closely with families navigating the complexities and beauty of parenthood by strengthening your own regulation, communication skills, and meaningful connection with your children. I practice from an anti-racist, trauma-informed, and equity-centered lens. I received my Master’s in Mental Health Counseling with a School and Community Specialization from Lesley University. I currently work with older adolescents and adults of all ages. I look forward to hearing from you! Note that an intake coordinator from our practice will respond to you to schedule an initial consultation.-

Hello, I am Hope Notaro at Crooked Tree Counseling. I am a licensed mental health counselor who earned my bachelor and master's degrees at Lesley University. I have spent several years working in both school and community settings with children, teens, and young adults conducting both group and individual therapy. I approach counseling from a client centered and strengths based framework and draw from CBT and mindfulness based strategies. I see therapy as an opportunity for healing, growth, and developing insight about how people navigate their inner and outer worlds. I aim to create a compassionate and collaborative environment where you can identify and understand patterns in your past and present, explore and foster your sense of self, and develop coping skills for managing stress, anxiety, and depression. Please note that an intake coordinator from our group practice will respond to you to set up an initial consultation.-

Hello, I am Mandy Read at Crooked Tree Counseling. I am able to create a warm, comfortable space through active listening along with genuine curiosity to establish a feeling of ease within the therapeutic relationship. I aim to create a collaborative environment in which you are the expert of your own experiences. My presence in the room offers warmth and safety in a therapeutic space designed for meaningful exploration of past, present, and preferred future. Please note that an intake coordinator from our group practice will respond to you to set up an initial consultation.

I work from a feminist, attachment-informed, neurodiversity and queer affirming framework and incorporate relational, psychodynamic, Internal Family Systems, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) approaches in my practice. We will explore how the different parts of your personality create patterns in your life, relationships and emotional dynamics that inhibit your capacity for love, authenticity, and peace. By compassionately witnessing how your parts have helped you survive, we will create a space for you to move towards a life free from the weight of trauma, oppression, shame, and grief. I work with adults and couples/polycules affected by mood/anxiety disorders, complex trauma/PTSD, identity concerns, life transitions, relationship challenges, neurodivergence (ADHD, ASD), and LGBTQ+ issues. I work with clients across a wide spectrum of presenting concerns and specialize in working with clients healing from complex trauma. I am a lesbian and neurodivergent clinician with extensive experience working with queer and neurodivergent clients. As a former domestic violence advocate, I appreciate the power of relationships to both heal and harm. I am certified in EMDR and trained in IFS (Level I and II), including training in Intimacy from the Inside Out (IFIO).

Hello! I am a psychotherapist in private practice in Cambridge, MA and at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School in Boston, MA. My practice is in psychoanalysis. Psychoanalytic psychotherapy is a highly developed treatment model that helps us to fully resolve underlying causes of our distress, leading to meaningful and lasting changes in how we understand and relate to ourselves and the world around us. The aim is not only to resolve symptoms, but to go beyond, and help us develop a greater capacity for creativity, humor, relationships, and work. I often work with people who find themselves stuck in unsatisfying patterns of experience or feelings, that occur within their relationships, work, or internal worlds. Sometimes this involves helping people look at parts of themselves that are painful or unclear. Those who engage in psychotherapy and/or psychoanalysis, often find that old ways of feeling and being can change, and new patterns of experience can emerge.

I'm a board-certified psychiatrist who works with students using therapy, medication, or both, depending on what's helpful at the time. My goal is to support people in feeling more like themselves and moving toward the life they want. I strive to create a space where students feel heard, validated and able to grow. Sometimes that means using medication to ease depression, anxiety, or ADHD. Other times, it means listening closely during a hard moment, creating space to mourn what could have been or looking more deeply at patterns that make life more difficult and finding ways to change them. My psychiatric training took place at Massachusetts General Hospital and McLean hospital, both affiliated with Harvard Medical School. I then went on to teach residents and work at McLean for many years. I've trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy (understanding how early events shape us), DBT (building skills to manage intense emotions and reduce self-harm), and relational theory (exploring how healing happens through connection). I draw on these approaches together to find what best fits each person I work with. I am only in network with Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Boston College's student insurance and the MGB Employees insurance. You can learn more about me at aaronfrenzmd.com

Heather Thompson-Brenner, Ph.D., is a Harvard-trained clinical psychologist and researcher in psychotherapy outcome. She uses the therapeutic methods that are best supported by research, in a warm, supportive environment. She has specialized training in exposure and response prevention (ERP), cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), psychodynamic psychotherapy, and narrative therapy. Intensive, short-term, and long-term options are available. Her specialties include anxiety disorders, eating disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorders, along with academic, relationship, and family issues. She frequently work with students, academics, and writers from Harvard, Boston University, Tufts, Northeastern, Lesley, and elsewhere.

Hi! My name is Sam Aston and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) at Crooked Tree Counseling, LLC in Cambridge, MA. I center my work on exploring the areas of meaning, uncertainty, and contradiction. I utilize a curious, non-judgmental, and embodied approach with a focus on your expectations and desires to assist you in better accepting, understanding and becoming who you want to be. To compliment this approach, I utilize ACT, CBT, existential, psychodynamic, and mindfulness therapies and invite clients to be shared collaborators on this journey. I have experience in college settings and in adult outpatient work focusing on anxiety, depression, and emotional regulation. I centers my research on the intersection of technology, community, and identity. I received a master's degree from Boston College. Note that an intake coordinator from our practice will respond to you to schedule an initial consultation. I have both in office and virtual openings!-

As a counselor, Val is passionate about creating a safe environment which fosters healthy vulnerability and honesty, so that clients can feel empowered to take ownership of their individual life goals and journeys. Val works primarily from a person-centered, systemic, and existential approach. She considers clients as a part of the broader life systems, and hopes to help clients gain and exercise self-advocacy tools to use throughout their daily lives. Val uses non-judgemental listening skills, humor, candor, and empathy to drive meaningful change within her clients throughout their time in therapy.

Emily earned her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Anthropology from Roger Williams University and her Master’s degree in Social Work from University of Connecticut (UCONN). She has experience working with children and families in Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient, and school settings. While working with clients, Emily utilizes various modalities, including Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Therapy is a very personal journey for children and their families and she takes a non-judgmental, empowering, and culturally and LGBTQ competent approach to provide a safe space for this incredibly important and life-changing work.

At Cambridge Mental Health, we understand the unique pressures faced by the city’s top students, faculty, researchers, and professionals. Our premium psychiatric day treatment* program is thoughtfully designed to deliver the highest level of outpatient mental health care in a setting that reflects the professionalism, discretion, and insight our clients expect. Conveniently located near Harvard, MIT, and the heart of Cambridge’s innovation corridor.

I work as a psychologist at CampusCare Counseling, providing quality mental health services to young adults. My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, relational, and psychodynamic, relying on building trust in a nonjudgmental space. I believe treatment should be rooted in each client’s unique strengths, relationships and communities. I operate from an anti-oppressive, feminist, disability-affirming, neurodiversity-affirming and intersectional lens. I draw on a wide range of modalities to tailor treatment for each individual, which often includes narrative therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, relational-cultural therapy (RCT), mindfulness, or expressive arts therapy.

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For nearly 15 years, I worked as a high school teacher, advisor, dean, and administrator. Working with adolescents was fun, rewarding, and dynamic. As a social worker, I have worked in college settings, residential substance use treatment, and a community mental health clinic. I have significant clinical experience supporting clients with depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use, and specialize in working with adolescents, college students and emerging adults. I bring a particular appreciation for the stage of life between childhood and full adulthood, an understanding of the pressures of this age range, and a wealth of experience helping people navigate the challenges of growing up. I feel comfortable working with people of all identities and backgrounds. I specialize in supporting adolescents and young adults, Jewish and other faith communities, and older adults. I strive to be culturally competent and curious as I learn about another person. I believe everyone needs to be heard and helped regardless of religion, creed, or political beliefs.

Hi there! The clients I work with are college students and young adults who often feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or relationship challenges and want practical support to feel more in control. You may find yourself overthinking, stuck in worry loops, or struggling with patterns like perfectionism or intrusive thoughts -- all very normal experiences. If you are looking for a space to better understand yourself or build healthier ways of coping, you're in the right spot! Maybe you are motivated for change or unsure where to start. I will bring a collaborative and supportive approach that balances insight with real-life tools you can use day-to-day.

Expert psychiatric care tailored to your unique needs. Double board-certified in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry and trained at Harvard Medical School, I offer specialized treatment for ADHD and ASD. I also provide expert care for a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, OCD, and trauma-related symptoms. At Spectrum Bay Psychiatry, I combine clinical excellence with a compassionate touch, providing thorough evaluations and personalized medication management.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist in Massachusetts, New York, and Florida specializing in working with individuals with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety, and related issues. I work with clients of all ages either in-person at the New England Center for OCD and Anxiety (NECOA)’s Cambridge and Melrose offices or via Zoom. The services I offer include weekly outpatient therapy, as well as an intensive outpatient therapy option. I also offer diagnostic assessment services, including autism, intelligence, and achievement testing.

Welcome, I’m glad you’re here! I work with college students and young adults who may feel stuck in patterns of anxiety, overthinking, or OCD. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful and motivated, yet internally they’re navigating constant “what if” thoughts, self-doubt, or a sense of pressure to get things just right. You might find yourself avoiding certain situations, procrastinating because things feel overwhelming, or getting caught in mental loops that are hard to step away from. Anxiety or OCD may be starting to impact your schoolwork, relationships, or your ability to enjoy everyday life. Even when things look “fine” on the outside, it can feel exhausting underneath. If you’re hoping to develop a different relationship with your thoughts and feelings (even if that feels a little uncomfortable at first) and are looking for meaningful, lasting change, we might be a good fit. In our work together, we’ll move at a pace that feels manageable, building practical tools and gently working through the patterns that are keeping you stuck, so you can feel more confident, flexible, and more like yourself.

I tend to work best with clients who are open to growth and willing to look a little deeper at how they’re living their lives. You might be asking yourself questions like: “Am I living the life I actually want?” or “Why do I feel so stuck, even when I know something needs to change?” Together, we explore the gap between how your life looks right now and how you want it to feel. We’ll look at the thoughts, emotions, or patterns that might be getting in the way -whether that’s anxiety, self-doubt, or feeling pulled in different directions. While many of my clients are teens and young adults who are starting to build insight into themselves, what matters most isn’t your age, it’s your willingness to be open, curious, and honest in the process. If you’re ready to show up authentically and work toward a life that feels more aligned with who you are, we’ll likely be a good fit.