Here at TAK Center of Mental Health, we are dedicated to meeting all of your healthcare needs in an effort to improve your quality of life and accompany you through your academic journey. With a primary focus in psychiatric medication management, our providers specialize in anxiety, depression, grief, stress, and ADHD symptoms. We pride ourselves in having access to quality care for students and faculty -- we offer convenient virtual telemedicine new patient appointments within 1-2 weeks thr...
Hello! My therapy practice focuses on working with college students dealing with life, relational and academic stressors who are looking to better understand how to improve their quality of life and increase overall happiness and satisfaction. I strive to create a space where those seeking therapy feel safe, heard and respected. Many of my clients struggle with trauma and anxiety-related disorders involving issues of dissociation, self-harm and suicidal thoughts as well as body image concerns. I...
As an Attachment based EMDR Certified Therapist I work well with high achieving young adults who feel unsatisfied in their relationships and struggle with health challenges....
Thank you for your interest in New England Psychiatry. We have the experience and care to welcome patients from all walks of life. We offer attentive and knowledgeable care with a multitude of concerns: Trauma/PTSD; depression and anxiety; ADHD (testing and treatment); bipolar and other mood disorders; schizophrenia and psychosis; body image; adjustment disorder and situations where transitions are especially difficult; substance abuse. It is never too late to seek help when you need it, and y...
Coming to therapy is a time for you to reflect upon yourself, the quality of your life and your relationships. I provide a supportive, safe, nonjudgmental space to share your feelings and address aspects of yourself and your life that you'd like to change or enhance. As a therapist I am warm, compassionate and sincere. I'm trained in CBT, DBT and mindful self-compassion, which are proven highly effective approaches to therapy. I will provide you with helpful strategies and guide you towards f...
I work primarily with young adults struggling with anxiety and anxiety-related disorders. These can include things like constant worry thoughts that impair sleep or are distracting in day-to-day life. Specific examples include feeling overly worried or fixated on things like doing perfectly in school or other activities, weight, food, or body image, social media, etc...You also may find yourself spending excessive amounts of time on these things to the detriment of other important values like fr...
My practice focuses on helping people get to know themselves better and learn to cope with difficult thoughts and feelings that get in their way of moving forward with what they want. Helping clients clarify what they value and learn new behaviors that help them build a meaningful life is a main goal of my approach . I have over twenty years of experience and love working with college students who are feeling depressed, anxious, have trouble fitting in, managing stress and transitions. Cross-...
Having been a staff psychologist at the MIT and Boston College counseling centers, I have specialized in working with students. With a Doctor of Psychology degree (PsyD) from Rutgers University, internship training at Harvard Medical School and having supervised psychology interns at The Brookline Community Mental Health Center and Harvard Medical School/Mass Mental Health Center, I have acquired a comprehensive understanding of therapeutic techniques. Throughout my career, I have cultiv...
I am currently taking new clients! If interested in working with me, please complete my interest form: https://forms.gle/4mDkuXgoYicAZwyw9 I work collaboratively with clients to help them in their path towards growth and healing. With acceptance, authenticity, and empathy, I believe that psychotherapy is a process of developing greater self-awareness and igniting personal change. I am committed to creating a warm therapeutic environment for you. My specialties include trauma, anxiety, depr...
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....
My clients often need support in multiple life areas and have complex needs. I offer a compassionate, honest and gentle approach to people looking for individual therapy and support. My experience is primarily related to working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma and other emotional issues. I use a contemplative style to help you utilize your own strengths and resilience....
Welcome! I work with students who are looking for support in navigating life transitions and the unique stressors of being a student. If you are experiencing existential anxiety, stress, motivation issues or creative blocks, challenging relationships with family, friends, or partners, and issues balancing workload and social life, you are so not alone. Together we will process experiences that may be impacting you, learn how to create and maintain boundaries, and figure out what it means to thri...
College can be an exciting time of growth, but it also brings unique pressures and challenges. Whether you’re navigating relationships, academic stress, identity questions, family dynamics, or the impact of trauma or loss, therapy can be a place to reflect, process, and move forward. I provide psychotherapy with a focus on resilience—helping you build on your strengths while exploring the experiences and emotions that may be holding you back. I also prescribe medications when appropriate, int...
One of the most important aspects in therapy is for patients to feel heard, respected, and understood. I offer an active and collaborative therapeutic style that allows the opportunity for clients to learn, grow, explore, challenge and live the life they want to be living. Treatment is tailored to fit your needs and goals, drawing from a variety of therapeutic modalities such as CBT, Psychodynamic, Family Systems, and Strengths based. With a background working in community mental health, privat...
At The Leggett Group we provide a safe, compassionate environment for healing. We realize that college students face unique challenges and deserve a customized treatment plan to meet their specific needs. Our team of providers are dedicated to giving you accessible care and support in one place, whether in person at our Framingham or Roslindale locations, or remotely. Our goal is to treat the entire person starting with an assessment and full treatment plan. We provide individual therapy, co...
We go through life trying to figure out who we are and whether we can be accepted by family, co-workers, and friends. You learned strategies to show or hide certain parts of yourself to survive after experiencing hurt or rejection, pretending to be "okay" when others ask you how you are feeling to not burden them, but numb on the inside with anxiety or loneliness. Despite the desire to break out of the shell and be happy, life continues to be hard, especially when you look to others and seeing t...
If you've been feeling emotionally overwhelmed and it's affecting your sleep, work, or relationships, today is a good day to prioritize your well-being! I offer telehealth sessions throughout Massachusetts and Virginia, and in person walk-and-talk sessions in Charlottesville, VA. I specialize in helping young adults manage stress, anxiety, feelings of isolation, depression, or of not feeling good enough that can accompany being a college student in an academically rigorous environment. If you...
Psychotherapy can help individuals identify the cause of pain, gain insight, expand coping skills, and remove barriers that get in the way of meaningful relationships. Looking inward and exploring your thoughts and feelings can be a daunting and scary process. I hope I can join you in your journey towards healing and positive change. I am a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in working with college students, particularly with students with marginalized identities. I have 15+ y...
Talking about your life in a structured, mindful, and confidential manner can move you in the direction of creating a rich and meaningful life. I can help you develop the skills and tools that will support you in managing what is difficult for you right now. Some people see me for an open ended period. Others, prefer to work on a specific concern where we may meet for a much shorter length of time....
Current Daytime Openings for New Clients- Telehealth Do you struggle with persistent anxiety? Have you been feeling stressed, overwhelmed, overall stuck, or experiencing difficulties with a transition? If you answered yes, I would look forward to the opportunity to help. I am here to listen, support, and offer you tools. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I am committed to helping you improve your quality of life. My approach is compassionate, warm, and collaborative. I specialize in anxiet...