“We are born in relationships, we are wounded in relationships, we can heal in relationships.”
— Harville Hendrix, The Huntington Relationship Center
Our Team
Our team consists of psychologists who have extensive experience and interest in working with college students and very familiar with mental health issues experienced by them.
We highly value the therapeutic relationship, which is the driving force for the effectiveness of therapy. We will work with you to match you with one of our clinicians who can meet your therapeutic needs.
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Director, Staff Psychologist
Education/Training and Work Experience:
Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology University of Massachusetts Boston & APA-accredited Internship at University of Connecticut Counseling and Mental Health Services. M.S. in Mental Health Counseling, B.S. Bogazici University. Postdoctoral Fellowship at Boston College University Counseling Services. Staff psychologist at Tufts University Counseling and Mental Health Services. 9+ years of experience in college counseling.
Professional Interests/Experience:
Sociocultural and diversity issues; complex trauma and resilience; identity development; attachment; interpersonal conflict and close relationships; experiences of immigrants and international students; and personal, social, emotional, and vocational development during emerging adulthood and beyond.
Theoretical Orientation:
I believe in the power of constructive relationships, which provide unconditional positive regard, genuineness and empathy, in promoting the well-being of individuals and society. I follow an integrative relational psychodynamic approach, which integrates cognitive-behavioral, systemic, and experiential concepts. The relational approach sets the foundation of my interactions with my clients and facilitates the therapeutic alliance, which I believe, is the catalyst of change and healing. My role in therapy is to join my client’s experience; provide genuine curiosity in their stories; trust their capacity to gain insight; and establish a safe space in which we co-construct experience. My approach emphasizes genuineness, respect for the individual, and compassion. As an international person/immigrant myself, I am particularly interested in working with immigrants and international people. I also provide therapy in Turkish.
Research Experience/Interest:
Developmental issues and well-being of emerging adults (ages 18-29).
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Staff Psychologist
Education/Training and Work Experience:
Ph.D., Counseling Psychology, University of Massachusetts Boston; APA-accredited Internship at Wardenburg Health Services, University of Colorado Boulder. M.S., Mental Health Counseling, University of Massachusetts Boston. B.A., Psychology, Boston College. Staff Psychologist at Counseling and Health Services, Salem State University. Current Associate Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Merrimack College. 9+ years of experience counseling college students
Professional Interests/Experience:
Complex trauma; resilience; anxiety; adjustment and relational issues; grief and bereavement; identity development.
Theoretical Orientation:
I adopt a client-centered, relational, and strengths-based approach with my clients that is trauma-informed and multiculturally sensitive. I believe that successful therapy starts with a strong therapeutic relationship that is characterized by support, safety, and empathy. In my work, I also consider the intersectionality of my clients’ identities and the impact of sociocultural factors on their development. Within this framework, I integrate several other theoretical approaches to best meet the needs of my clients and their unique presenting concerns. These include, but are not limited to, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Emotional Processing techniques.
Research Experience/Interest:
Trauma; resilience; grief and bereavement; best clinical practices for emerging adults (18-29).
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Staff Psychologist
Education/Training and Work Experience:
Psy.D., in Clinical Psychology from William James College; Post-Doctoral Fellowship at LifeStance Health; and APA-Accredited Pre-Doctoral internship at University of California, Riverside’s Counseling and Psychological Services. M.A. in Professional Psychology, William James College. B.S. in Psychology, High Point University. Advanced practicum experience at Clark University Center for Counseling and Personal Growth, UMass Dartmouth Counseling Center, and Walden Behavioral Care Adult Residential. 3+ years of experience counseling college students.
Professional Interests/Experience:
Anxiety; depression; adjustment and relational issues; disordered eating; body image concerns; trauma; stress management; and identity development.
Theoretical Orientation:
I believe that therapy is a collaborative process that can promote self-acceptance, awareness of emotional experiences, and greater understanding of relational patterns. I value the use of compassion, authenticity, and humor, to help foster a safe, trusting, and collaborative environment where my clients feel encouraged to explore areas of vulnerability. To help achieve this, my practice incorporates skills building and insight development with consideration of client’s values and needs. My approach to therapy is integrative and draws from, but is not limited to, humanistic, dialectic-behavioral, cognitive-behavioral, and relational approaches.
Research Experience/Interest:
Trauma, disordered eating, recovery, and resilience.
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Staff Psychologist
Education/Training and Work Experience:
Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, University of Hartford; Postdoctoral Fellowship at Boston College; APA-accredited Internship at Southern Illinois University.
M.A. in Clinical Psychology, University of Hartford; B.A. in Neuroscience and Psychology, Boston University
Professional Interests/Experience:
Identity development; complex and intergenerational trauma; attachment and relationship concerns; disordered eating; diversity issues; working with folks from marginalized communities.
Theoretical Orientation:
Foremost, I am trauma-informed in my approach. This means I work with clients to build trust, taking into consideration personal and socio-cultural factors, with the goal of forming a therapeutic relationship that empowers clients and allows their authentic selves to be in the therapy space. I believe growth, as defined by the client, happens from there. When clinically indicated, I pull from my experience and training with trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and EMDR. Additionally, I use psychodynamic, existential, and feminist perspectives to inform my work.
Research Experience/Interest:
Trauma, intersectionality, multicultural counseling
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Staff Psychologist
Education/Training and Work Experience:
Psy.D., in Clinical Psychology from William James College; APA Accredited Pre-Doctoral Internship at California State University, San Marcos. M.A. in Mental Health Counseling from Boston University School of Medicine. B.A. in Psychology from Bates College.
Advanced Practicum experiences at Harvard University Counseling and Mental Health Services, Emmanuel College Counseling Center, and OCD Institute at McLean Hospital.
Professional Interests/Experience:
Anxiety, phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder, depression, relationship issues, survivors of relationship violence, adjustment, and identity development.
Theoretical Orientation:
As a therapist, I am committed to helping clients feel empowered to grow and make meaningful and value-based changes in their lives by providing a collaborative and therapeutic space. I value cultivating an authentic connection with my clients that emphasizes compassion and empathy. I strive to create a safe space for vulnerability, curiosity, and self-exploration while also incorporating skill-based work informed by acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectic behavior therapy (DBT).
Research Experience/Interest:
Anxiety, decision making, conspiracy theory belief.
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Staff Psychologist
Education/Training and Work Experience:
Psy.D., in Clinical Psychology from William James College; APA Pre-Doctoral Internship at the Center for Counseling and Psychological Health at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst; M.A. in Professional Psychology from William James College; B.A. in Psychological Sciences with a Minor in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Connecticut. Advanced practicum experience at North Shore Counseling Center and Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center. 2 years of experience counseling college students (Bridgewater State University and UMass Amherst). 4 years of experience counseling transition age youth and young adults.
Professional Interests/Experience:
PTSD; complex trauma; anxiety; adjustment and life transition stress; relational issues and interpersonal conflicts; self-injurious behaviors; obsessive-compulsive disorder; and psychological assessment.
Theoretical Orientation:
My therapeutic work takes a largely integrative approach including, but not limited to, the use of psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, dialectical behavioral, exposure and response prevention, and acceptance and commitment therapeutic interventions. I work through a humanistic and client-centered lens, drawing from many concepts of internal family systems therapy. I believe that at our core, we are all inherently “good,” but our unique life experiences can lead us to adopt beliefs, behaviors, and coping strategies that may be healthy at times, or harmful at others. For this reason, I believe it is essential to explore the relationships and events that shaped distressing thoughts or unwanted behaviors to facilitate meaningful change. I hold unconditional positive regard for my clients, utilizing a trauma-informed approach to help college students gain a deeper understanding of themselves and a genuine appreciation for all the parts that make them who they are. It is my belief that with self-insight and self-love present, transformation, healing, and relief are always within reach.
Research Experience/Interest:
Childhood trauma; self-injurious behaviors; and suicidality.
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Staff Psychologist
Education/Training and Work Experience:
One and a half years of experience as Instructor/Psychologist and two years of Post-Doctoral Fellowship at West Chester University Department of Counseling and Psychological Services; APA Pre-Doctoral Internship at Widener University Internship Program with rotations at Belmont Behavioral Health Outpatient Services and Swarthmore College Counseling and Psychological Services. Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from the Institute of Graduate Clinical Psychology at Widener University; B.A. in Psychology with a concentration in Biological Psychology from College of the Holy Cross. Four and a half years of college counseling experience in Pennsylvania.
Professional Interests/Experience:
Adjustment to college and individuation from family of origin; identity development and exploration, including queer identities and nontraditional relationship structures; coping with self-criticism and developing self compassion; grief and loss; and relational trauma.
Theoretical Orientation:
I work from a relational, psychodynamic perspective prioritizing the therapeutic relationship as a mechanism of change. I integrate techniques from mindfulness, ACT, DBT, IFS, and Gestalt modalities to support healthy coping, self-compassion, and development of insight. I believe it is critical to understand the individual within the context of the systems around them, including oppressive, societal forces that impact psychological wellness.
Research Experience/Interest:
Faculty perceptions of mental health on college campuses; impact of grief and loss on young adults; unique experiences of emerging adulthood; therapeutic relationship as a mechanism of change; and culturally adapted psychological interventions.
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Staff Psychologist
Education/Training and Work Experience:
PsyD in Clinical Psychology from William James College, Children& Families of Adversity and Resilience (CFAR) Concentration, Global Mental Health and Asian Mental Health Areas of Emphasis; M.A. in Clinical Psychology, William James College; B.S. in Psychology, Boston College, cum laude; STAR (Specialized Training & Academic Retention) Fellowship funded by HRSA.APA-accredited Internship Consortium at Stone Counseling Center of Wellesley College; Postdoctoral Fellowship at Tufts Counseling and Mental Health Services. Multicultural intern at Clark University’s Center for Counseling & Personal Growth. 4+ years of experience in college counseling.
Professional Interests/Experience:
Complex trauma; Late-diagnosed ADHD/ASD populations; QTBIPOC, international and nontraditional students; identity development; intersectionality.Theoretical Orientation:
My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, relational, and psychodynamic, relying on building trust in a nonjudgmental space. I believe treatment should be rooted in each client’s unique strengths, relationships and communities. I operate from an anti-oppressive, feminist, disability-affirming, neurodiversity-affirming and intersectional lens. I draw on a wide range of modalities to tailor treatment for each individual, which often includes narrative therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, relational-cultural therapy (RCT), mindfulness, or expressive arts therapy.
Research Experience/Interest:Racial ethnic socialization, complex trauma, expressive arts
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Staff Psychologist
Education/Training and Work Experience:
Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology in Northeastern University following a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology in University of Massachusetts, Darthmouth. Post-doctoral fellowship in Tufts Medical Center. Pre-doctoral internship in The Village for Families and Children, Enhanced Care Clinic.
Professional Interests/Experience:
I am a clinician, educator, and consultant committed to helping college students and early-career professionals feel supported, understood, and empowered throughout their personal and academic journeys.My work is grounded in trauma-informed, evidence-based care and shaped by a strong commitment to psychological safety, inclusion, and mental health equity.
Research Experience/Interest:
I serve as a Lecturer in Psychology at Harvard Medical School, where I mentor students and trainees from diverse backgrounds and has advocated for more inclusive and psychologically safe learning environments. In addition to my clinical work, I have experience as a supervisor and consultant focused on wellbeing and psychologically safe environments within academic and workplace settings. I am fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Theoretical Orientation:
I provide therapy for concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, identity-related stress, neurodevelopmental differences, life transitions, and emerging mental health challenges.My approach is relational, collaborative, and culturally responsive, with an emphasis on creating a space where clients can show up authentically and feel genuinely affirmed. I value connecting with clients through a nuanced and intersectional lens that honors the complexity of their lived experiences.