My therapeutic orientation is guided by a psychodynamic, relational approach that emphasizes trust-building and collaboration. I draw on a range of modalities to meet my clients’ needs, including narrative therapy, cognitive-behavioral, and motivational interviewing techniques. I believe treatment should be rooted in a client’s strengths and network of relationships. My approach is anchored in Liberation Health with an explicit anti-oppressive, intersectional, feminist lens, including identifyin...
Clinical Alliance Services, LLC (CAS) offers individuals and couples psychotherapy to adults ages 18+ for a wide variety of conditions and concerns, including: Academic Concerns Anxiety Disorders Career and Work-Related Concerns Chronic Illness College Adjustment Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Dissociation Divorce Gender Dysphoria Gender Identity Grief Identity Life Transitions Mood Disorders Polyamory/Consensual Non-Monogamy Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Quality of Lif...
I have been a practicing psychologist, psychoanalyst, and teacher for many years, and I offer psychotherapy tailored to address the unique needs and goals of my individual clients. Many want to work on specific problems relating to anxiety, depression, eating disorders, or childhood trauma. Many are successful people, but find they struggle with one specific area, for example intimate relationships. Some are not sure what, exactly, is wrong, but know that they feel stuck in their lives and are l...
I grew up in China and have traveled across Europe and the U.S.! I hold a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis and a Master's degree in Social Science in Gender Studies from London School of Economics and Political Science. I am currently a candidate of PsyaD. I am a licensed mental health counselor and can accept insurance or private pay. Feel free to email or text if you'd like to connect! I create a safe and nonjudgmental space for our w...
Hi, I'm Hannah. Since 2018, I've dedicated myself to supporting individuals through their mental health journeys. My experience spans various settings, including corrections, addiction and recovery, general outpatient care, OCD-specific and LGBTQ-specific outpatient settings, and residential treatment for children and adolescents with dual diagnoses. This diverse background has equipped me with a deep understanding of the unique challenges my clients face. I specialize in working with OCD, ...
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 b...
I’ve been part of the Harvard Medical School system for over a decade, first as a trainee, now as faculty member. I'm trained primarily in psychodynamic therapy, but principles/interventions from other paradigms also inform my work, and I love working with students. Ultimately, the nature of therapy depends on the patient, what they are up against, and their goals. For this reason, the course of therapy is difficult to describe, but I think it only ever works in a context of empathy, respect, an...
Constance Lum is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, (LICSW). She has developed an integrative approach utilizing the Mindfulness Cognitive Behavioral Therapy framework with Somatic Focused work and Trauma Informed approach. She treats the client holistically from a client centered approach by fostering individual’s strengths and resiliency, by honoring the individual’s background and lived life experiences, and by supporting them with respect to their relationships, career, culture, ...
Global Behavioral Healthcare provides both outpatient and tele-psychiatry mental health services in Waltham and Boston areas. Tele-psychiatry services are provided in the comfort of your home using a computer/ a phone. Currently accepting new patients . Evening and weekend hours are available to those busy during office hours . Global Behavioral Healthcare is the home of Annet Kabuusu, a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with training and experience across the life...
Hi, I’m Dr. Colby, a licensed psychologist who specializes in the treatment of anxiety, OCD, panic attacks, and phobias. I work with college and boarding school students who are navigating intense emotions, uncertainty, and life transitions, offering virtual therapy that feels warm and casual while balancing clinical recommendations alongside your lived experience. My approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with evidence-based skills for emotional regulation and mindfulness, taught...
Hello, I'm Joelle. My journey in social work and counseling began in 2008 during my graduate studies at Boston College. I started my career in a men's medium security prison in Massachusetts, where I provided individual and group therapy to vulnerable incarcerated individuals facing mental health challenges. This experience shaped my understanding of resilience and the importance of mental health support in difficult circumstances. After several years in correctional mental health, I transit...
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 coordin...
I help college students, graduate students, and university faculty manage stress, cope with painful emotions, and navigate school, work, and relationships. Higher education offers a huge opportunity for growth and self-discovery, but it also presents unique stressors and challenges. In addition to treating anxiety and depression, I work regularly with issues of perfectionism, peer comparison, academic pressure, and burnout. I also help clients build healthy friendships and partnerships, explore ...
My clinical orientation primarily emphasizes psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy approaches and is rooted in relational and person-centric models. I have advanced training in psychodynamic approaches as a Fellow at the Boston Psychoanalysis Society and Institute. My style is eclectic and I derive techniques from a comprehensive range of approaches, including solution-focused, narrative, multicultural and expressive models of psychotherapy. I recognize that there are cultural lim...
Hi! My name is Sam Aston and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor 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 in...
I have immediate openings for in-person and telehealth sessions, and offer free 10-15 minute phone consultations to discuss your goals, areas of needs, and see if you feel we would be a good fit! I have experience working with ages ranging from adolescents to older adults, with my current focus being on early adulthood, college students, and those working in the arts. I have extensive experience working with individuals experiencing substance use and recovery, as well as depression, anxiety, tra...
My therapeutic approach is grounded in psychodynamic and relational theories with a focus on facilitating insight and healing. I seek to understand the heart of one’s challenges and how present struggles are tied to one’s past and current environment, relationships, and identity development. My clinical work is informed by cognitive-behavioral approaches, mindfulness, trauma, Buddhism, social identity, and oppression. My therapeutic style is warm, compassionate, and curious, and I deeply value c...
Hello! I'm Andrea, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts with approximately 15 years of experience in the field. My approach to therapy is collaborative, meaning we will both share our thoughts and ideas as we decide how we will work together. While it's important for me to guide you through the therapy process, I firmly believe that you know yourself best. My goal is for you to learn to trust yourself through therapy and feel equipped with the tools you need to navigate your chall...
Therapy is intensely personal but with the the right match you can begin to feel better. It takes courage to make that first call to start. Our work begins by focusing on your reasons for coming to therapy, whether it's a relationship problem, you're struggling with work-life balance, or you're experiencing significant anxiety or depression. I work with people from a whole person perspective/holistic approach focusing on your strengths and the things that might be getting in the way of your ...
Hello, I’m Crystal, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 12 years of experience in the mental health field. I hold a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Georgia and specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness Therapy. My professional focus is on supporting women, teenagers, and young adults as they navigate life’s complexities. With a deep-rooted passion for understanding the intricacies of the human mind, I am committed to walking alongside y...