Therapists for college students near Northeastern University
Dr. William Butler
My name is Dr. William Butler, and I am a Harvard-trained, board-certified psychiatrist. I have advanced training from Massachusetts General Hospital, McLean Hospital, and Harvard Medical School. I work with adult patients experiencing depression and mood disorders, anxiety, trauma-related symptoms, personality patterns, and neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD and autism. My approach is grounded in evidence-based medication treatment and skills-focused, intensive psychotherapy, tailored to each patient’s needs and goals. I offer financial discounts to students using out-of-network benefits. If I am out-of-network with your plan, I can process your out-of-network claims so you only pay your portion of the cost (your coinsurance). I help students and young adults facing a broad range of concerns, including mood, anxiety, and trauma-related challenges who seek evidence-based treatment and a psychiatrist who thinks with them. I offer psychotherapy, medication management, and practical planning for work, school, and relationships. Starting treatment is a meaningful step, especially if previous approaches haven’t been helpful. My role is to offer clear, thoughtful care and working together to craft a treatment plan. I'd be happy to connect to answer any questions about my approach and to see if working together could be a good fit.
Jacqueline Senn
M y name is Jacqui Senn and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor whose client base is made up of people who are struggling with transitions/ changes in their lives they cannot manage on their own. Some are facing an increase in their anxiety due to the amount of things they want to accomplish, while others feel as though they are not where they are supposed to be. And others are trying to navigate both of those things while managing relationships.
Kathleen Trainor
I am looking forward to meeting you! I have been practicing for 30 years and especially enjoy working with students, collaboratively set goals to meet your individual needs. I specialize in anxiety, OCD, Tourette (tics), phobias, Trichotillomania, excoriation disorders and other anxiety related issues. I was on the staff at the Child Psychiatry Clinic at Massachusetts General Hospital as well as faculty of Harvard Medical School for more than 25 years. I am also the author of the book "Calming Your Anxious Child: Words to Say and Things to Do"
Phoebe Swe
Phoebe is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). She provides psychotherapy from an insight-oriented and relational approach, grounded in the belief that meaningful change happens when people feel genuinely seen and supported. In her work, she aims to create a thoughtful and validating space where clients can reflect on their experiences, relationships, and patterns with curiosity and self-compassion. Her areas of focus include anxiety, depression, trauma, identity development, self-esteem, relationships, and cross-cultural experiences. Phoebe works from a trauma-informed, person-centered lens and integrates insight-oriented and relational work with ACT- and DBT-informed strategies. Phoebe earned her Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Boston College and her Bachelor of Science from Eastern Mennonite University in Virginia. She has worked with individuals across the lifespan, from children to adults, and with people from diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Her clinical experience includes community mental health and mobile crisis settings, where she has supported individuals navigating complex mental health needs.
Lindsey Holbrook
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Farah Blount
With over two decades in healthcare, I’ve had the privilege of caring for others both directly and through innovative technology solutions. Along the way, I discovered that true well-being extends beyond physical health; it includes nurturing the mind and spirit. This realization led me to mindfulness, yoga, and meditation—practices that transformed my life and helped me feel more present, grounded, and compassionate. Inspired by this journey, I became a certified yoga instructor and completed counseling training, deepening my commitment to creating space for healing and growth. Today, I bring together years of experience and a passion for holistic wellness to support individuals through life’s challenges. My approach is rooted in evidence-based practices and guided by compassion, offering a safe, non-judgmental space where you can feel truly seen, heard, and empowered. I believe in the transformative power of presence and in honoring the natural connection between body, mind, and spirit. These values shape every interaction, allowing me to respect your unique story, identity, and lived experiences as we work together toward the life you envision. My goal is to walk alongside you not just as a counselor, but as a partner in your journey toward growth and well-being.
Kristen Perrelli, LICSW
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Stephanie Lucero
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Matt Conti
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.
Grace Hommel
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.
Dr. Elyse Stewart, PhD
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.
Kerry O'Donnell
I work with teens and young adults who want to live a life less impacted by their anxiety, OCD, and other stressors. College can be full of unexpected peaks and valleys, and I help people navigate those ups and downs. Whether it’s stress related to academics, friendships, family, or something else, we can work through it together to help you build a more full and authentic life.
Jolie Pepperman
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.
Emily Baer
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.
Victoria Sayeg
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that works with young adults and college students that may be navigating challenges with depression, anxiety, OCD, and related disorders. My work aims to help individuals live in alignment with their values and utilize skills to overcome their fears! I specialize in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) to help clients target and manage symptoms that impact their functioning and daily life. Additionally, I specialize in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to integrate skills into our work. I value bringing compassion, authenticity, and fun to the therapy space. I firmly believe that progress is not linear, and enjoy helping navigate their goals and build resilience.
Life Changes Group of Massachusetts
Located in Cambridge, Somerville, Brookline, Boston, and Newton, MA, Life Changes Group is Greater Boston's premier behavioral healthcare practice with a broad range of centralized and personalized therapeutic and medication management services. We are a comprehensive counseling and consulting group dedicated to providing the highest standard of psychological care for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. Our friendly and experienced team of doctors offers evidence-based practices for the treatment of psychiatric illness, and group psychotherapy. Our team focuses on the integration of treatment, education, collaboration, and partnership to help individuals, couples, and families reach their goals and improve the quality of their lives. We recognize the importance of developing an approach that works for you and your specific needs.
The Jeong Center
School is supposed to be a chapter you're lucky to be in (the years people romanticize, the program you worked hard to get into, the path you chose for yourself), which can make it harder to say out loud when it doesn't feel that way. Whether it's anxiety that won't quit, a low-grade numbness you can't explain, pressure to perform that's become suffocating, or the unsettling sense that you're on a path someone else chose for you, these aren't things you should have to push through alone. They're worth understanding. I'm a Harvard-trained psychiatrist who does both medication management and in-depth psychotherapy. With me, you're not bouncing between a prescriber you see for fifteen minutes and a therapist who doesn't know what you're taking. I work with the whole picture. That means we talk. Really talk. About what's going on, what's underneath it, and what you actually want (not just what looks good on a transcript). Before medicine, I went to both law school and medical school (two of the longer and more punishing graduate trainings there are), so the strain of staying functional while something underneath isn't working is familiar to me from the inside, not from a textbook. My style is warm but direct. I'm not going to sit silently and wait for you to fill the space, and I'm not going to hand you a worksheet and call it therapy. I pay attention to what you need: sometimes that's a push, sometimes it's room to breathe, sometimes it's someone who will tell you the thing no one else has said yet. I'm also an Asian American psychiatrist with a background in law. I founded The Jeong Center around a Korean concept (jeong (정)) the deep bond that forms when two people share real time and presence together. I have particular experience working with anxiety, depression, panic, difficult relationship patterns, and unforgiving professional expectations. Offices in Brookline and Downtown Boston. Telehealth available. INSURANCE & FEES I'm an out-of-network physician, but most Boston-area student health insurance plans provide out-of-network benefits that can be used to cover some or even most of my fees. Reach out if you'd like help checking your benefits.
Priyanka Maudgal LCSW
As a South Asian, queer, and neurodiverse individual, my intersecting identities have deeply informed my therapeutic practice. I understand the complexities of growing up in an Asian American household while navigating additional layers of identity like gender, sexuality, and disability. These personal experiences and my background in social work and psychology have enabled me to empathize with those who share similar identities and have felt unheard, often caught between different aspects of who they are and who they want to be. In other words, I see you and I hear you. I believe that you know yourself best. Your decision to seek services already demonstrates a strong desire for change. As a clinician, I view my role not as someone who "fixes", but as a supportive guide on your journey. My approach is rooted in compassion, providing tools, and gentle direction, as I firmly believe in your capacity for transformation. I aim to create both a safe environment to reflect on experiences and a brave space that encourages personal growth.I draw from liberatory and anti-racist approaches because I believe it is equally important to situate ourselves within the broader systems that shape our experiences. I also recognize the power of creativity in healing, and can incorporate art and narrative therapy to help you retell your story in a way that best resonates with you. Given my background and clinician aspirations, I am particularly passionate about working with South Asian/BIPOC individuals and those from other varied backgrounds, including LGBTQIA+ and neurodiverse people. I look forward to being a part of your journey!
Boston Expressive Arts Therapy Services (BEATS)
A creative, compassionate space to explore your story, express emotions, and move toward healing. We ground in relational and healing-centered approaches and blend traditional psychotherapy with expressive arts and embodied practices to support trauma recovery, emotional well-being, and personal growth—no art experience needed, just come as you are.
Kay Park
Kay Park is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Registered Dance/Movement Therapist (RDMT). She takes a collaborative, person-centered approach, and integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and movement-based interventions to support emotional growth, self-understanding, and meaningful change. She believes therapy can help individuals develop greater self-awareness, build healthier coping strategies, and create more fulfilling connections with others. Her specialty areas include: anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, relationship concerns, emotional regulation difficulties, parenting stress, and life transitions. She also supports individuals seeking to strengthen parenting skills, improve family communication, and navigate the emotional challenges that can arise within caregiving and family relationships. Kay earned her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Dance/Movement Therapy from Lesley University. She is licensed as a Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts and is bilingual in English and Korean. Throughout her professional career, Kay has worked in community mental health clinics, therapeutic schools, and group settings, providing both in-person and telehealth services. She has collaborated closely with interdisciplinary providers to support integrated care and has extensive experience working with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds. Kay is available to see clients on Monday through Friday in the afternoon and evening.