Therapists for college students near 02139

Hi! I’m Stephanie, a mental health counselor specializing in supporting college students and other young adults as they navigate the complexities of transitioning into adulthood. With experience working with anxiety, depression, substance abuse and trauma treatment, I aim to create a safe, compassionate space for students to explore their challenges and develop effective coping strategies. I offer a holistic perspective informed by mindfulness practices and somatic work, and I am also certified in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which enables me to provide effective, evidence-based support tailored to each individual. Whether you are looking for concrete skills to manage stress or a safe place to work through emotional challenges and explore new perspectives, my goal is to create a treatment plan tailored to your needs, preferences and style. I currently am accepting only telehealth clients, but will be open for in-person appointments in South Natick starting in February 2025. Please feel free to reach out for a free 15 minute consultation to see if we would be a good fit.

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.

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.

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My focus is supporting individuals navigating substance use challenges, young adults working through the ups and downs of early adulthood, and those facing life changes or transitions. My style is compassionate, non-judgmental, and trauma-informed. I draw from CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and EMDR to help clients build resilience, heal from past struggles, and create lasting change. Therapy with me is a safe space to share your story, gain new skills, and move toward a life that feels more balanced, hopeful, and authentic. Taking the first step toward therapy is a meaningful decision. I would be honored to work with you as you navigate this next chapter.

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.

Helping student-athletes achieve more with goal-based therapy. Our team is flexible, ever-changing, and meets each client where they are, and helps them get to where they need to be. We specifically help athletes think outside the box based on their circumstances, experiences, strengths, and goals. We support athletes with various challenges such as managing depression, reducing anxiety, treating an eating disorder, overcoming compulsive exercising, recovering from injury, strategies for mental blocks, recovering from burnout, and mental health risks for LGBTQIA+.

Welcome! We’re here to help you feel like yourself again. Life can feel overwhelming at times—whether it’s anxiety, stress, depression, loneliness, school or work challenges, relationship struggles, or navigating family dynamics. You don’t have to go through it alone. At Blue Square Counseling, we work with you to create a personalized plan that helps you feel grounded, in control, and empowered to take the next step forward. Our caring, collaborative, and experienced therapists are here to guide you with compassion and expertise. Your journey toward healing and growth starts here. We can’t wait to meet you.

Welcome! We’re here to help you feel like yourself again. Life can feel overwhelming at times—whether it’s anxiety, stress, depression, loneliness, school or work challenges, relationship struggles, or navigating family dynamics. You don’t have to go through it alone. At Blue Square Counseling, we work with you to create a personalized plan that helps you feel grounded, in control, and empowered to take the next step forward. Our caring, collaborative, and experienced therapists are here to guide you with compassion and expertise. Your journey toward healing and growth starts here. We can’t wait to meet you.

Feeling stuck? We’ll help you get back to being you. Our expert, compassionate therapists are here to support you through anxiety, stress, depression, relationships, school, or work challenges. Together, we’ll build a plan that helps you feel confident and in control. 💙 Start your journey today—you don’t have to do it alone.

Get back to feeling like yourself. Everyone struggles sometimes—whether it’s with stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, or big life transitions. At Blue Square Counseling, our supportive therapists will work with you to create a plan that fits your needs and goals. We’ll walk alongside you every step of the way so you feel empowered, understood, and ready to move forward.

I am a licensed mental health counselor with 20 years of experience. I provide counseling to adults and adolescents. I use cognitive-behavioral therapy with a person-centered approach. As a first-generation immigrant and Wellesley College alumna, I am sensitive to cultural and feminist issues. Please contact me to discuss your needs and to determine whether we might be a good fit.

If you are interested in services at The Artful Life, please click this link to fill out a "New Client Inquiry" form: https://www.artfullifecenter.org/become-a-client-today The Artful Life Counseling Center and Studio is a unique and special counseling center located on Canal St in Salem MA and in the Cummings Center in Beverly MA that offers an alternative to talk therapy encouraging individuals to find their voice through the use and creation of art. On the days when you are at a loss for words, allow creative expression to speak for you, as one of our licensed therapists guides you to inner reflection. Our goal is to create a client-centered, strengths-based, treatment plan that will fully address your needs as the client. Setting goals and attaining them is a core belief at our practice, and we want to ensure that you reach your goals in a way that works best for you. The demands of college life can be overwhelming, working with a skilled therapist can help you find balance in your busy schedule, navigate relationships, and curate skills to make each day more manageable. The Artful Life is a group practice, meaning we have several therapists on staff with different skill sets, areas of expertise, and personalities. Some of our clinical specialties include: anxiety disorders, mood disorders, relationship issues, learning disabilities, trauma-informed treatment, LGBTQ, and life transitions. We encourage you to visit our website and view our “About Us” page, where you will find profiles for each therapist. Furthermore, check out our blog for updates and our FAQ page for more information on Expressive Arts Therapy and how it could be beneficial to you! Give yourself permission to engage in self care by allowing yourself to live a more artful life.

I especially enjoy working with college students and young adults who are figuring out who they are, what they want, and how to navigate everything that comes with this stage of life. You may be balancing school, work, relationships, family expectations, independence, and big decisions about your future—all while dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, self-doubt, perfectionism, or feeling overwhelmed. Many of the young adults I work well with are thoughtful, insightful, and capable, but may still feel stuck or unsure of themselves. You might look like you have things together on the outside while internally wondering why everything feels so hard. You may be adjusting to college, struggling with relationships or friendships, trying to set boundaries with family, questioning your direction, or simply trying to understand yourself better. My style is warm, collaborative, down-to-earth, and personalized. I don't believe therapy should feel like someone sitting across from you telling you how to live your life. I believe you often already have more strengths, insight, and answers within you than you realize. My role is to help you put the pieces together, understand patterns that may be getting in your way, build practical coping skills, and create a life that feels more like your own.

I am a warm, compassionate, and experienced clinical social worker. I have helped a wide range of individuals and couples as they’ve faced difficult life transitions and challenges. I will invite you to bring your whole self to our work together. I will ask questions that may challenge your beliefs. We will work together as a team to help you feel better, live happier, and with less stress.

Do you find yourself gripped by anxiety and worry, no matter what you do? Does sadness and poor self-esteem prevent you from living life to the fullest? Has your relationship lost its spark? You may be fed up with being unable to accomplish day-to-day tasks, feeling hopeless or that you are not good enough. You might not even remember a time when things didn’t feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you are ready for some relief. You are ready to feel more grounded. You are ready to feel capable of managing life’s stressors. Most of all, you are ready to enjoy life more and reconnect with yourself and your loved ones. Clients come to me looking for a therapist, who is warm, has a sense of humor, and feels comfortable being direct and would hold them accountable to their goals. Sessions with me are focused on examining what is most important to you, learning and implementing a variety of coping strategies, so you feel grounded and in control of your life. As an experienced anxiety and depression therapist, I want you to know there is hope, and you don’t have to do this alone. I take a holistic approach to each client and will work with you to understand how various aspects of your life may be contributing to your suffering. Email me today to schedule a free 20-min consult call. I can’t wait to hear from you.

I have been a therapist for 20+ years and most of those years have been working with college students on college campuses. Several of those years were spent as an assistant director or director of mental health services at a large university. Maybe you're feeling let down at school, like this isn't how it was supposed to be. Maybe it seems like everyone else has found their friend group but you only feel connected to acquaintances. Maybe you're experiencing anxiety or depression or both. Whether your concerns are related to starting college, graduating, or somewhere in between, let's talk this through together and find your path to feeling your best. No issue is too big or too small. I am licensed in MA and I am a registered telehealth provider in FL, so I can see clients in person in my Natick, MA office or by video anywhere in MA or FL. I see clients aged 16 and up.

Welcome to Aria Psychiatric- College life can be exciting, challenging, and overwhelming—all at once. At Aria Psychiatric, we understand the unique pressures that students face: academic stress, social dynamics, identity exploration, and the journey toward independence. Our practice is a supportive, judgment-free space where you can talk openly, gain clarity, and develop the tools to manage anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, or simply the day-to-day stress of student life. Whether you're navigating big transitions or just need someone to talk to, we're here to help. We specialize in working with college students and young adults, offering a compassionate, evidence-based approach that meets you where you are. Flexible scheduling, telehealth options, and a deep understanding of campus life make it easier for you to prioritize your mental well-being.

Szafran Psychology Group is a team of clinicians who specialize in providing neurodiverse and LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy and assessment services. Our clinicians are dedicated to providing evidence-based care within a collaborative and warm therapeutic relationship. We offer a strengths-based approach that recognizes clients as the experts of their own experiences and what works best for them. Our clinicians practice in person in Salem, MA and provide telehealth services in MA.