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I describe myself as… radically genuine, compassionate, humorous, and authentic. I strive to create a positive and safe therapeutic environment free of judgment and focused on your goals.

Why I work with healthcare professionals:I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience working with individuals who are navigating emotional challenges and experiences. Healthcare professionals spend their days caring for others, and it’s important to me to be able to care for them.

I’m passionate about… working with those who struggle with depression, anxiety, PTSD/adjustment issues, substance use, stress management, self-injurious behavior, and suicidality. I also have extensive training and experience working with individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ and the provision of affirming care. I am intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and utilize these strategies regularly when working with patients. I also utilize other evidence-based interventions including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and other trauma-informed modalities.

You might like working with me if… you appreciate radical genuineness and a little humor and irreverence in the difficult work that we do. I bring my authentic self to the therapeutic relationship and want to create a space where you can too. Whether you’re looking to build skills or explore the deep-rooted “why” behind how you think and feel.

When not working…I enjoy running ultramarathons, hiking, traveling, spending time with friends and family, and being the ultimate Buffalo Bills fan.

Education and Training
Graduate: Illinois School of Professional Psychology Internship: Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health - MA Fellowship: Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health - MA Additional Training/Certifications: Specialization in working with LGBTQ+ individuals; Intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Ashley offers individual counseling.

I describe myself as… warm, open-minded, and strengths-based. I believe in the benefits of a supportive and authentic therapeutic relationship to promote healing and growth.

Why I work with healthcare professionals: I have spent most of my career working in hospitals and understand the unique pressures of inpatient medicine, rounding on the wards, and caring for people with complex medical problems. I am passionate about partnering with healthcare professionals to foster wellness, resilience, and meaning in their personal and professional lives.

I’m passionate about… working with people coping with occupational stress, trauma, grief, and the impact that these experiences can have on relationships. I have sought specialized training in the treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as well as complicated grief.

You might like working with me if… you like an active and collaborative approach to therapy. I’m first interested in getting to know you as a whole person in order to make the best decisions about what directions to take in therapy. I generally rely on a combination of insight and skills-based approaches, and think it's important to regularly check in about your goals.

When not working…I enjoy running, spending time with family and friends, catching up with a good book, and exploring all that New York City and New England have to offer.

Education and Training
Graduate: Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus Internship and Fellowship: Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts General Hospital, specialization in PTSD

Brian offers individual and relationship counseling.

I describe myself as… warm, genuine, straightforward, and a good listener

Why I work with healthcare professionals: As a professor working in an academic medical school setting, I have close personal experience working alongside and training a broad range of healthcare professionals. I understand the unique pressures healthcare providers experience, especially in the context of modern healthcare where pressure is generated not only from caring for sick patients but also navigating an increasingly complex and bureaucratic system that zaps much of the satisfaction from the work.

I’m passionate about… working with healthcare providers who are dealing with stresses of life and challenges of the healthcare industry and the effects these have on personal well being and professional performance. I am particularly interested in helping couples manage the stress of residency and improving the satisfaction of their relationships. In addition to helping clients with mental health concerns, I also like working with individuals who are experiencing challenges with choosing career paths.

You might like working with me if… you’re seeking someone who is straightforward yet compassionate. My approach includes careful attention to identifying and growing an individual’s existing strengths, as well as building new ways of thinking, behaving, and relating to others that foster mindfulness, meaning, connectedness, and resilience.

When not working… my wife and I spend most of our time raising our two children, maintaining our Victorian home – which is like our third child! – tending our garden, and building birdhouses. I also enjoy traveling, reading science fiction, relaxing on my front porch, and brewing beer.

Education and Training
Graduate: Louisiana State University Internship: Medical University of South Carolina

Ed offers individual and couples counseling and individual coaching.

I describe myself as… empathetic, authentic, caring, and insightful. I create a safe space for open dialogue, listen without judgment, and offer support tailored to individual needs.

Why I work with healthcare professionals: I am a licensed psychologist with over five years of experience specializing in providing mental health support to students, residents, and medical professionals. I have worked extensively in academic medical settings and have a deep understanding of the pressures and demands faced by individuals who work in the field of health care. I have found mental health awareness to be crucial for residents and physicians as it enhances compassion, effectiveness, and decision-making as well as reduces mental fatigue and stress that can lead to burnout.

I’m passionate about… helping individuals manage stress, prevent burnout, overcome imposter syndrome, navigate the complex challenges of academic, training, and clinical environments, adjust to phase of life changes, and improve overall mental and physical health. I am also passionate about helping women navigate the ongoing disparities in medicine (i.e. career related gender inequities, disproportionate burden of home and parental responsibilities, work-life integration challenges, and threats to career attributed to pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting). I am also ardent about supporting female clinicians with career-specific fertility and family building challenges.

You might like working with me if… you are interested in learning skills to maintain personal well-being and establish a healthy work-life balance. I employ evidenced based techniques including cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based approaches to navigate the unique challenges of academia and the clinical environment. My clinical expertise fosters personal growth, resilience, and autonomy. I enjoy supporting clients to achieve clarity about personal thoughts and behaviors to obtain meaningful self-discovery. My goal is to help create a space for personal transformation, while fostering emotional intellect and healthy personal and professional relationships.

When not working…I can be found spending time with my Maine coon cats, reading science fiction fantasy novels, and trying new restaurants. I also enjoy going to the movie theater and spending time with my family.

Education and Training
Graduate: John F. Kennedy University Internship: UC Davis School of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Fellowship: UC Davis School of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Additional Training: Pediatric and Adult Neuropsychological Assessment; Rehabilitation Psychology.

Jennifer offers individual and relationship counseling and individual coaching.

I describe myself as… a curious, compassionate, lateral thinker who is dedicated to living and working with a strong sense of meaning and purpose.

Why I work with healthcare professionals: I strive to bring awareness to the need for a change in the culture of medicine. Medical professionals are human beings, and this humanity is essential for individual and collective wellbeing. I find that working with healthcare professionals on personal or professional struggles helps improve their own wellbeing, improves patient care, and works toward systemic change.

I’m passionate about… working with clinicians and trainees experiencing life and health transitions, chronic illness, grief and trauma, burnout, or workplace wellbeing challenges to develop ways to face these challenges and improve quality of life in the process.

You might like working with me if… you’re seeking someone with extensive experience providing direct support for physicians and medical trainees, who employs a collaborative and empowering approach for managing personal and professional struggles. My work is rooted in Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and includes active engagement with an existential slant geared toward improving whole person health.

When not working… I enjoy dancing hula, hiking, skiing, riding my Peloton, and reading with my Cavalier King Charles Spaniel on my lap.

Education and Training
Graduate: University of Colorado Denver Internship: Northern Arizona VA Healthcare System Fellowship/Residency: Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes

Jo offers individual counseling and coaching.

I describe myself as… genuine, supportive, and intuitive. I strive to approach my clients with positive regard and warmth in each session.

Why I work with healthcare professionals: My experience working on ICUs and in an outpatient cancer center gave me a deeper appreciation for the struggles healthcare providers can face both in caring for their patients and navigating the hospital system. I have witnessed firsthand the impact of burnout and secondary trauma providers must cope with, and am passionate about supporting my clients through these difficult situations so they can continue to do the work they are so passionate about.

I’m passionate about… trauma-informed care and have experience and enjoy working with people facing anxiety, depression, grief, secondary trauma, major life changes, and relationship struggles.

You might like working with me if… you enjoy a holistic approach to therapy. I enjoy incorporating somatic work into sessions to help clients foster a stronger mind-body connection. I often integrate Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI) into my work. I enjoy collaborating with my clients to find the approach that feels most helpful to them in achieving their therapeutic goals.

When not working… I enjoy trying new restaurants, exploring cafes and antique shops, being outdoors, reading, listening to live music, traveling both near and far, and sharing time with loved ones.

Education and Training
Graduate: Simmons University Internship: Tufts Medical Center Additional Training/Certifications: YTT 200 hour

Nicole offers individual counseling.

I describe myself as… a blunt, analytical problem solver who works closely with clients to define clear, actionable steps for achieving progress.

Why I work with healthcare professionals: I enjoy helping talented people thrive while managing challenging personal and work circumstances. Through my time working in various medical settings, I have experience working with clients navigating career path frustrations, burnout, relationship concerns, ethical challenges, systemic hurdles, and workplace stressors such as interpersonal conflict, communication challenges, and productivity expectations.

I’m passionate about… helping healthcare professionals be the best version of themselves. This includes helping clients be more efficient, enhancing their communication skills, and managing symptoms of ADHD, depression, and anxiety.

You might like working with me if… you want to be motivated to make changes and don’t want someone to sugarcoat the situation. We will openly reflect on the personal or systemic forces that contribute to daily challenges and harness your strengths to be healthier and more productive.

When not working… I enjoy teaching and coaching my daughter, spending quality time with my wife while binge-watching Netflix, and indulging in my passion for football whenever my schedule allows.

Education and Training
Graduate: Palo Alto University (Neuropsychology emphasis) Internship: VA Boston Healthcare System, Neuropsychology emphasis Fellowship: UMass Chan Medical School, Neuropsychology

Robert offers individual and couples counseling and individual coaching.

I describe myself as… compassionate, open-minded, and a good listener. In addition to being a psychologist, I’m a mother, partner, friend, daughter, sister, lifelong learner, second-generation American, and a griever. I deeply appreciate the complex range of emotions we carry on this journey through life. I also have a deep sense of the short time we have on earth, and I’m committed to supporting others through their own healing processes.

Why I work with healthcare professionals: I have worked on many interdisciplinary teams in medical settings. Having my own experience of being a trainee, I appreciate the complex dynamics medical trainees experience. Growing up in a physician’s household and being premed at one point in my academic past makes me aware of the challenges of finding balance in one’s life with the demands of medicine.

I’m passionate about… providing culturally-informed, evidenced-based care that emphasizes peoples' strengths with the hope to support everyone to live a life according to their values. I adapt my approach to my client’s needs and tend to pull from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approaches.

You might like working with me if… you would like to address concerns like work stress, relationship conflict, family conflict, anxiety, depression, PTSD, insomnia, substance use, identity exploration, grief, and prenatal/pregnancy/postpartum mental health. I also have expertise and a passion for career exploration and processing experiences of discrimination.

When not working… you can find me by a body of water (I am originally from Minnesota; land of 10,000 lakes). When I am not swimming, I am traveling, doing yoga, enjoying the outdoors, watching a new show, trying new foods, and listening to live music.

Education and Training
Graduate: University of Minnesota Internship: VA Boston Healthcare System Fellowship: Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital Additional Training/Certifications: Perinatal Mental Health Training; Primary Care Behavioral Health Credentialing

Ummul offers individual counseling.