Therapists for college students near Harvard University

Life hurts. It just does. We all go through tough times at some point. Tragedy and hardship hit unannounced. These events have a lasting impact - even subtle ones - especially if they took place during our formative years. They can leave us on high alert, isolated, stressed out, hating ourselves, experiencing nightmares, not being able to feel joy, or to concentrate. If you have experienced any kind of trauma, be it a massive event that you didn't recover from, the repeated attrition of abuse, or the subtle and insidious wounding of emotional neglect, there is hope. I'm a trauma-informed mental health counselor and energy psychology practitioner. I specialize in trauma treatment and have gathered an eclectic collection of tools. Not everything works for everyone, so I pride myself in always widening my knowledge of counseling interventions and incorporating holistic, somatic, and mindbody methodologies as well. As a human being I have had many opportunities to use my healing tools. I know what it's like to be deeply hurt, defeated, anxious beyond belief, trapped in my own skin, struggling to even function, going through life numb and on autopilot because everything feels so bad. But most importantly, I know how to overcome and transcend the pain. Let me show you.

No Waitlist policy! (30+ clinicians Outpatient med management and therapy) Finding quality mental health support shouldn't come with barriers. When you're ready for help, you should be able to get it. That's why we've eliminated the wait and are dedicated to making therapy accessible and effective for everyone in our community. Here's how we're breaking down the walls to care: A Multilingual Team: We have therapists who speak multiple languages to ensure you feel truly heard and understood in a way that respects your culture and background. Flexible Scheduling: We offer convenient appointments on weekends and in the afternoons. We See All Ages 6+: From childhood to adulthood, we provide compassionate support for individuals across the lifespan. Broad Insurance Coverage: We accept a wide range of insurance plans to make therapy affordable and help you get the care you deserve. Reach out today to start a conversation about your mental health.

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.

Looking Glass Counseling is a multi-disciplinary practice serving adults with a variety of mental health needs. We offer individual psychotherapy and support groups. We have therapists that specialize in trauma, perinatal mental health, addiction, eating disorders, OCD, LGBTQ+ clients, and grief & loss. We accept all Optum products, BCBS, Tufts commercial plans, Cigna & Aetna. We offer telehealth and also have office locations in Somerville & Medford. We are currently offering DBT Skills Training groups, a grief support group, and an ADHD support group. These groups are online, and do not meet medical necessity guidelines to be reimbursed by insurance.

Michel Selva, Psy.D. Is anxiety holding you back from pursuing your dreams and living a full life? Is depression pushing you deeper into your own "cocoon", isolated from family and friends? Do you often lose your temper? Are you struggling with substance abuse or compulsive behaviors (binge eating, gambling, video games, pornography)? I have successfully treated people with these problems. I take a collaborative approach to psychotherapy, checking in during each visit to make sure we are making progress toward your goals. In between visits, I use reading materials, experiential exercises, and a smart phone app to help you to stay on track. I use the tools of Behavior Therapy (ACT, ABA, CBT, REBT). Research has validated these methods for treatment of anxiety, mood disorders, and compulsive behaviors. My goal is to help you "Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life," which is the title of one of the workbooks I use with clients. As a long time practitioner of meditation, I have experienced its positive impact in my own life. I teach mindfulness practices individually and in groups. Mindfulness helps us to be fully aware and alive in the present moment, and to act effectively in pursuit of what is most important in our lives.

My most successful clients are persons who are ready to receive quality attention and responsiveness as they identify and address the discrepancies between their aspirations and their present experience of life. I am especially helpful with those seeking better relationships with themselves and/or others.

College and graduate school can bring both exciting opportunities and overwhelming challenges. Whether you’re starting a new program and adjusting to multiple life transitions, navigating a new or ongoing ADHD diagnosis, managing stress, or working through relationship struggles, I aim to help provide a safe and supportive space to cultivate more clarity and resilience. As a therapist, I believe you are the expert of your own experience. My role is to collaborate with you, honoring your strengths while offering curiosity, compassion, and evidence-based tools. I provide a reflective space where you can explore challenges and gain insight, balanced with practical, solution-focused strategies you can use between sessions. My approach is strengths-based and growth-oriented—I aim to highlight what’s already working for you while supporting the changes you want to make. I know reaching out for therapy can feel like a lot, especially when you’re already juggling so much! I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation to help see if we could be a good fit. You don’t have to figure this all out alone. I’d be honored to be a partner in your journey as you move toward a more balanced, intentional, and fulfilling future.

Our team of skilled therapists offer trauma-informed, gender-affirming care for clients ages 13+ in a space free from weight stigma and rooted in respect for all bodies. We promise to approach your story with compassion and curiosity, and you will feel seen and heard. We specialize in eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, and relationships.

If you're navigating mental health challenges while trying to keep up with life, you're not alone. You might be exhausted from masking how you feel, wondering why it's so hard to focus, stay motivated, or feel truly connected to others. Maybe your mood feels unpredictable, or it's getting harder to show up for school, work, or relationships the way you want to. I work with people facing ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, psychosis, and substance use. These experiences can shape how you think, how you relate to others, and how you feel in your own body. Therapy offers a safe space to explore what's going on beneath the surface and figure out what helps. My approach is warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental. You don't have to have everything figured out. Whether you're overwhelmed by stress, feeling stuck in patterns that don't make sense, or just trying to get through the day, I'll meet you with curiosity and respect. Together, we can build understanding, practical tools, and a path forward that feels manageable and meaningful. Therapy works best as a collaborative process. Rather than telling you what to do, I'll work alongside you to explore your experiences, identify what's getting in the way, and find tools that actually fit your life. I move at a pace that feels right for you, honoring your strengths while making space for growth and change. I also provide psychiatric care and have worked in both inpatient psychiatry and outpatient addiction medicine. Motivational interviewing has been a key part of how I support people navigating substance use, especially when they feel ready for change. Helping people recover, in whatever form that takes, brings deep meaning to my work. Throughout my career, I've supported people from many walks of life, young adults, older adults, veterans, Native American communities, and LGBTQ+ individuals. I'm passionate about addressing the growing crisis of depression, anxiety, and isolation that affects so many people today. I am easygoing and conversational. I show up as a real person, not a distant expert. Connecting with people and supporting their recovery is a privilege that continues to shape my life in meaningful ways. You don't have to figure everything out on your own. When you're ready, support is here.

At Marigold Mental Health (MMH), we are dedicated to providing compassionate, trauma-informed care tailored to your unique needs. We work with individuals of all ages and backgrounds to address challenges such as trauma, depression, anxiety, and attention-related difficulties. We also offer support for life transitions, relationship issues, parent coaching, and executive functioning skill-building, utilizing a variety of therapeutic modalities including individual, couples, and group therapy. At MMH, our approach is centered around you. We prioritize your comfort and pace while working collaboratively toward your personal growth and healing. We believe in creating a safe, welcoming, and non-judgmental environment, where you can feel supported and empowered to meet your goals. Dr. Krystal Gottilla works with all ages with a variety of symptom presentations. Her specialties include trauma work, anxiety, depression, and family conflict. She has worked with many clients transitioning from high school to college or college into the career field, as well as individuals struggling with executive functioning or social dynamics within college. Dr. Gottilla is personable and easy to talk to about your current concerns, and working together will find resolution. *GROUP OPENINGS* --Trauma Informed Therapy group: Female Survivors - Tuesday's November 6PM Virtual (Rolling admission) --Transitioning into Adulthood Support Group - Starting January 2026 Virtual (Rolling Admission)

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!

Therapy provides a space for you to process difficult feelings and situations. As a therapist, I help patients explore new ways of engaging with the world and with themselves. My goal is for patients to translate insights and skills into noticeable changes in their lives. My style balances pragmatism, humor, compassion, and curiosity. I treat a range of concerns, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, alcohol/substance use, relationship concerns, and life transitions. I draw on a range of theoretical approaches, emphasizing rootedness in the present moment and interpersonal connection.

Accepting new patients” We have extensive training and experience in treating a wide array of psychiatric disorders. We have double board certified psychiatrist with board certifications in Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry. The foundation for the right treatment starts with an accurate diagnosis. We are passionate about helping both children and adults who are struggling with life's challenges. We provide a welcoming, empathic and non judgmental environment for treatment. We often combine the psychopharmacology with psychotherapy to optimize treatment and provide symptom relief We offer comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, individual medication consultations, and second opinions about current medications regimes. We are accepting new patients and serve greater Boston area including Lexington, Concord, Burlington, Lincoln, Arlington, Medford, Westford, Lowell, Chelmsford, Billerica, Wilmington and beyond.

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 actively engage with my clients to help them identify and articulate their distress. We work together to discover the counter-productive behaviors and thought patterns leading to this distress. We then work together again on challenging and changing those thoughts and actions. You can expect a therapy experience that is engaged, solution focused, and interactive.

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD, porn addiction, or other recurring patterns that leave you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or discouraged? If so, please know there is hope. I help individuals break free from cycles of anxiety, unhealthy habits, emotional exhaustion. As a Christian, I thoughtfully integrate faith with evidence-based therapy to support healing and growth when desired. Together, we’ll work toward meaningful, lasting change so you can gain clarity, build healthier patterns, strengthen emotional resilience, improve relationships, and experience greater peace and purpose in everyday life. With 5 years of clinical experience, I help individuals navigate anxiety, unhealthy patterns, emotional distress, and faith-related concerns using CBT, mindfulness, and parts work. My approach is warm, collaborative, and goal-oriented, helping clients better understand themselves and create meaningful, lasting change. You do not have to navigate this alone. Therapy can be a place to slow down, process honestly, and begin making meaningful changes at a manageable pace. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, unhealthy patterns, or faith-related challenges, healing and growth are possible. I invite you to reach out when you’re ready.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or like you’re just going through the motions? College life brings unique challenges—academic pressure, transitions, relationships, anxiety, and personal struggles can all make it hard to stay grounded. If you're facing emotional overwhelm, burnout, or uncertainty about your next steps, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I’m Adi, a licensed therapist with over 15 years of clinical experience, including extensive work with college students. I understand the specific pressures of student life and offer a warm, collaborative, and creative approach to therapy. I provide a safe, supportive space where you can explore your emotions, gain clarity, and take meaningful steps toward healing. In our work together, we’ll focus on: Collaboration and Creativity: Tailored sessions to help you navigate both academic and personal challenges. Emotional Balance: Building resilience to manage stress, anxiety, and pressure. Self-Compassion and Growth: Developing confidence and practical coping skills for both success and well-being. A Non-Judgmental Space: A welcoming environment where you feel seen, heard, and supported. If you're ready to take the first step toward feeling more balanced and confident, I invite you to a free 15-minute phone consultation. It’s a chance for us to connect, explore your needs, and see if we’re a good fit. I look forward to supporting you. *I have availability (morning, afternoon and some evening) for new clients-In person and virtual sessions.

You’re feeling overwhelmed around life’s transitions. You may be just starting college and adjusting to all of the changes that come with this, managing roommate or family difficulties, or dealing with the stress of figuring out your next step after graduation. The responsibilities that these phases come with feel like too much. You feel disconnected from those around you and don’t feel like you have the support you need. Your relationships with friends, family, or your partner feel confusing and unsatisfying. You may be feeling stressed, sad, or scared. Life just feels complicated. Hi, I’m Kelly Miller, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I work with individuals and families to help them feel more connected, purposeful and grounded. I will meet you where you are at and take the time to build a trusting relationship so that you feel comfortable. Together, we will connect the dots around your experiences and relationships to better understand yourself. We will work as a team to develop the skills to make life feel more manageable. I am not here to tell you what to do or how to live your life. I’m here to help you figure out how to live your life with intention.

Everyone, at least once in their life, finds themselves struggling with life events that feel insurmountable or with emotions that feel outside of their control. I believe that therapy can help with that and bring out your own resilience and capacity to learn. My guiding principle is to provide an open and accepting environment where people can explore their personal experiences and reinforce their well-being. I view therapy as a collaborative process and use acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to emphasize mindfulness and self-awareness. Working together, we can identify barriers to success, maladaptive responses and strategies to help you find the change you're looking for. I enjoy working with a diverse and multicultural population of clientele. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Behar Counseling offers warm, compassionate therapy for teens and adults navigating eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, perfectionism, and body image struggles. Led by Abby Behar, RN, LICSW, the practice is rooted in the belief that healing happens when we feel safe enough to reconnect with ourselves. Abby helps clients gently rebuild trust in their bodies, emotions, and inner wisdom while moving at a pace that honors their lived experience. Her approach is weight-inclusive and trauma-informed, blending EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Health at Every Size (HAES)-aligned care. In-person sessions are available in Needham, Massachusetts, with virtual therapy for clients in Massachusetts, Washington, and Vermont.