Aetna Student Health Therapists in Boston, MA
I believe what and how much you put into therapy that you are going to get out of therapy and treatment; Which truly goes with just about anything and everything in life. If you give it all you got, then you are bound to get to where you want to go and ultimately even how you choose to feel. We don't always get a choice in life, yet we are able to change how we think and look at what is in front of us and if it doesn't align with who you are and what you want, then I am here to help you along the way to become the best version of you and assist with you in achieving and feeling your best self including emotions & being as a whole..
I believe what and how much you put into therapy that you are going to get out of therapy and treatment; Which truly goes with just about anything and everything in life. If you give it all you got, then you are bound to get to where you want to go and ultimately even how you choose to feel. We don't always get a choice in life, yet we are able to change how we think and look at what is in front of us and if it doesn't align with who you are and what you want, then I am here to help you along the way to become the best version of you and assist with you in achieving and feeling your best self including emotions & being as a whole..
Hello, my name is Meghan Collins and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York and Massachusetts. I graduated from Gallaudet University with a Masters of Social Work in 2013 and have been working in the field with children, adolescents, families and adults ever since. I have experience working with individuals across different life spans who may be experiencing the following symptoms: Anxiety, Depression, Family Stressors, Life Transitions, Parenting Challenges, Relationship Concerns, Stress, and Trauma.
Hello, my name is Meghan Collins and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York and Massachusetts. I graduated from Gallaudet University with a Masters of Social Work in 2013 and have been working in the field with children, adolescents, families and adults ever since. I have experience working with individuals across different life spans who may be experiencing the following symptoms: Anxiety, Depression, Family Stressors, Life Transitions, Parenting Challenges, Relationship Concerns, Stress, and Trauma.
Much of my work focuses on supporting clients as they navigate identity, relationships, and life transitions. I welcome individuals from all backgrounds, with particular experience guiding those who are balancing multicultural identities, family expectations, and cultural values.
Much of my work focuses on supporting clients as they navigate identity, relationships, and life transitions. I welcome individuals from all backgrounds, with particular experience guiding those who are balancing multicultural identities, family expectations, and cultural values.
I’m a holistic therapist who specializes in providing compassionate support to young adults navigating challenges of trauma, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationships, gender and sexuality, and ADHD/neurodivergence. I have a particular passion for serving the LGBTQ+ community and practice from a gender- and sexuality-affirming, liberation-based perspective. My experience in a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities, such as EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and Mindfulness, allows me to tailor my therapeutic approach to your unique goals and needs.
I’m a holistic therapist who specializes in providing compassionate support to young adults navigating challenges of trauma, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationships, gender and sexuality, and ADHD/neurodivergence. I have a particular passion for serving the LGBTQ+ community and practice from a gender- and sexuality-affirming, liberation-based perspective. My experience in a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities, such as EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and Mindfulness, allows me to tailor my therapeutic approach to your unique goals and needs.
I bring over 14 years of experience in behavioral health, social services, and special education, supporting individuals across the lifespan. As a Licensed Social Worker with a background in psychology and public health, I’ve worked with people navigating trauma, grief and loss, addiction, mental health concerns, relationship and parenting stress, as well as systemic challenges like poverty, food insecurity, and housing instability.
I bring over 14 years of experience in behavioral health, social services, and special education, supporting individuals across the lifespan. As a Licensed Social Worker with a background in psychology and public health, I’ve worked with people navigating trauma, grief and loss, addiction, mental health concerns, relationship and parenting stress, as well as systemic challenges like poverty, food insecurity, and housing instability.
Elise Cobb is a marriage and family therapist. She completed her training at Boston University, where she worked with adults to address a range of presenting concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship issues. Elise works with adults across the life span, but has a focus on adults in their 20s and 30s, and the particular life stressors of this stage. Additionally, Elise is currently building her specialization providing evidence based treatment for obsessive compulsive disorder. She provides exposure and response prevention for a wide range of OCD presentations.
Elise Cobb is a marriage and family therapist. She completed her training at Boston University, where she worked with adults to address a range of presenting concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship issues. Elise works with adults across the life span, but has a focus on adults in their 20s and 30s, and the particular life stressors of this stage. Additionally, Elise is currently building her specialization providing evidence based treatment for obsessive compulsive disorder. She provides exposure and response prevention for a wide range of OCD presentations.
Dr. Katherine Giraldo Escobar (she/her/ella) is a Latina/Latinx clinician with experience providing evidence based care to individuals with a wide range of presenting concerns. She pulls from various theoretical orientations including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), family systems, and Solution Focused Therapy. Dr. Giraldo Escobar received her doctorate degree from William James College and her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Clemson University. She completed her APA internship at New Mexico State University where she provided trauma-informed care to students at a predominantly Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).
Dr. Katherine Giraldo Escobar (she/her/ella) is a Latina/Latinx clinician with experience providing evidence based care to individuals with a wide range of presenting concerns. She pulls from various theoretical orientations including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), family systems, and Solution Focused Therapy. Dr. Giraldo Escobar received her doctorate degree from William James College and her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Clemson University. She completed her APA internship at New Mexico State University where she provided trauma-informed care to students at a predominantly Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).
Sometimes the ways we learned to survive are the very things now keeping us stuck. If you’ve found yourself overthinking, constantly on edge, emotionally shut down, stuck in painful relationship patterns, or feeling like you’re carrying experiences your body never fully got to process, you are not alone! Therapy to me is not about judgment, fixing you, or forcing quick answers. It is about creating a space where you feel genuinely seen, safe, and understood while we begin making sense of what your mind and body have been holding.
Sometimes the ways we learned to survive are the very things now keeping us stuck. If you’ve found yourself overthinking, constantly on edge, emotionally shut down, stuck in painful relationship patterns, or feeling like you’re carrying experiences your body never fully got to process, you are not alone! Therapy to me is not about judgment, fixing you, or forcing quick answers. It is about creating a space where you feel genuinely seen, safe, and understood while we begin making sense of what your mind and body have been holding.
Are you a queer or trans person who struggles to find a therapist who understands you? Do you find that you often have to educate therapists, who are allies, but don't quite have the cultural understanding of someone who's a part of the community themselves? We are here to help.
Are you a queer or trans person who struggles to find a therapist who understands you? Do you find that you often have to educate therapists, who are allies, but don't quite have the cultural understanding of someone who's a part of the community themselves? We are here to help.
My ideal client is a thoughtful adult who feels emotionally worn down despite working hard to manage life well. They struggle with anxiety, overthinking, or a heavy, persistent sense of discouragement that shows up as tension, self-criticism, and disconnection. Many are navigating relationship strain, betrayal, or major life transitions and feel stuck in their head, unsure how to feel grounded or secure again. They want clarity, emotional steadiness, and meaningful change not just coping, but relief that lasts.
My ideal client is a thoughtful adult who feels emotionally worn down despite working hard to manage life well. They struggle with anxiety, overthinking, or a heavy, persistent sense of discouragement that shows up as tension, self-criticism, and disconnection. Many are navigating relationship strain, betrayal, or major life transitions and feel stuck in their head, unsure how to feel grounded or secure again. They want clarity, emotional steadiness, and meaningful change not just coping, but relief that lasts.
I am a NYC & Boston based psychotherapist who specializes in helping teens and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, complex trauma, attachment, sleep, identity, artistic/career blocks, and life transitions. I have extensive experience working with survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault, within LGBTQ+ and kink communities, and with neurodiverse students. I adapt evidence-based therapy techniques for individual needs, including DBT mindfulness and distress tolerance skills, ACT, psychoanalysis, and arts therapies. I strive to create a compassionate environment rooted in trust, warmth, and partnership.
I am a NYC & Boston based psychotherapist who specializes in helping teens and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, complex trauma, attachment, sleep, identity, artistic/career blocks, and life transitions. I have extensive experience working with survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault, within LGBTQ+ and kink communities, and with neurodiverse students. I adapt evidence-based therapy techniques for individual needs, including DBT mindfulness and distress tolerance skills, ACT, psychoanalysis, and arts therapies. I strive to create a compassionate environment rooted in trust, warmth, and partnership.
ACCEPTlNG NEW-CLlENTS in NY, CT, MA & RI! Now is the time to put yourself first. Oftentimes, we find ourselves on autopilot without knowing how to deal with overwhelming emotions. You don’t have to do it alone. I’m here to support you, as you work towards the life you want to live. I have special expertise in working with college students, graduate students, residents and young professionals on a range of concerns including life transitions, anxiety, social phobia, academic and work-related stress, low confidence, insomnia, obsessions, intrusive thoughts, panic attacks, not feeling good enough and childhood traumas.
ACCEPTlNG NEW-CLlENTS in NY, CT, MA & RI! Now is the time to put yourself first. Oftentimes, we find ourselves on autopilot without knowing how to deal with overwhelming emotions. You don’t have to do it alone. I’m here to support you, as you work towards the life you want to live. I have special expertise in working with college students, graduate students, residents and young professionals on a range of concerns including life transitions, anxiety, social phobia, academic and work-related stress, low confidence, insomnia, obsessions, intrusive thoughts, panic attacks, not feeling good enough and childhood traumas.
Our clients are thoughtful, capable adults, couples, and adolescents who often look fine on paper but privately feel anxious, burnt out, or caught in patterns that keep repeating. Many have tried to think their way through it. Insight has not been enough. They come looking for therapy that goes deeper than coping skills alone. We are a collaborative group practice of relational, trauma-informed therapists across New York — LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC affirming, without reducing anyone to a label. Together, we look at what lives beneath the surface, so change feels real and lasting — not only a shift in what you can manage in a week.
Our clients are thoughtful, capable adults, couples, and adolescents who often look fine on paper but privately feel anxious, burnt out, or caught in patterns that keep repeating. Many have tried to think their way through it. Insight has not been enough. They come looking for therapy that goes deeper than coping skills alone. We are a collaborative group practice of relational, trauma-informed therapists across New York — LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC affirming, without reducing anyone to a label. Together, we look at what lives beneath the surface, so change feels real and lasting — not only a shift in what you can manage in a week.
On the outside everything looks perfect. You’re charming, successful, and accomplished. But on the inside, you feel dead, numb, and hopeless. You’re not exactly sure why, but you question whether it’s BECAUSE of your financial success, high status, and influence that you feel this way. Or you suspect something deeper – that it stems from emotional wounds from the past that never quite healed. So many respect, admire, and look up to you, yet you feel totally disconnected from them… and yourself. It makes you feel like a charlatan. Silently, you wish for that mask to come off so you can have true happiness on the other side.
On the outside everything looks perfect. You’re charming, successful, and accomplished. But on the inside, you feel dead, numb, and hopeless. You’re not exactly sure why, but you question whether it’s BECAUSE of your financial success, high status, and influence that you feel this way. Or you suspect something deeper – that it stems from emotional wounds from the past that never quite healed. So many respect, admire, and look up to you, yet you feel totally disconnected from them… and yourself. It makes you feel like a charlatan. Silently, you wish for that mask to come off so you can have true happiness on the other side.
I am currently providing service virtually and in person. I provide individual therapy to clients with mental and behavioral health challenges. My ideal client is the client who is willing to participate in exploring and addressing their individual needs and willing to identify the challenges they are facing in processing the stressors and transitions of daily life. I believe therapy can be life-changing. Life is a journey and the client is the leader to the destination that may come with many detours and changes but consistency is the key.
I am currently providing service virtually and in person. I provide individual therapy to clients with mental and behavioral health challenges. My ideal client is the client who is willing to participate in exploring and addressing their individual needs and willing to identify the challenges they are facing in processing the stressors and transitions of daily life. I believe therapy can be life-changing. Life is a journey and the client is the leader to the destination that may come with many detours and changes but consistency is the key.
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Morning, daytime, evening, or weekend therapy for interpersonal challenges, anxiety, trauma, and life changes — online in Massachusetts & in-person in Watertown and Waltham.
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Morning, daytime, evening, or weekend therapy for interpersonal challenges, anxiety, trauma, and life changes — online in Massachusetts & in-person in Watertown and Waltham.
Maybe you know exactly why you are seeking therapy. Great! Maybe you're not completely sure what therapy is or how to do it. Great! Bring that uncertainty into the session with me.
Navigating OCD or anxiety as a young adult can be hard! I work with young adults seeking tools for obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic attacks, emetaphobia, depression, and anxiety. Life as a young adult has many demands, and when your OCD or anxiety symptoms get in the way, achieving your goals can feel extra effortful. You may feel like you’ve tried everything to manage your OCD or anxiety, but you still don’t feel reassured. You may even have tried therapy in the past, finding that it wasn’t helpful enough to stop the thought spirals or self-doubt. You may be new to therapy or returning to therapy and want a different approach.
Navigating OCD or anxiety as a young adult can be hard! I work with young adults seeking tools for obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic attacks, emetaphobia, depression, and anxiety. Life as a young adult has many demands, and when your OCD or anxiety symptoms get in the way, achieving your goals can feel extra effortful. You may feel like you’ve tried everything to manage your OCD or anxiety, but you still don’t feel reassured. You may even have tried therapy in the past, finding that it wasn’t helpful enough to stop the thought spirals or self-doubt. You may be new to therapy or returning to therapy and want a different approach.
My ideal clients are children, adolescents, young adults, and families struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, school challenges, behavioral difficulties, emotional regulation, self-esteem, or life transitions. Many feel overwhelmed, disconnected, misunderstood, or “not good enough.” I help clients move forward by building authentic, trusting relationships and creating a supportive space where they feel heard and understood. My approach is collaborative, solution-focused, and tailored to each person’s unique needs, helping clients feel more connected, confident, capable, and supported.
My ideal clients are children, adolescents, young adults, and families struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, school challenges, behavioral difficulties, emotional regulation, self-esteem, or life transitions. Many feel overwhelmed, disconnected, misunderstood, or “not good enough.” I help clients move forward by building authentic, trusting relationships and creating a supportive space where they feel heard and understood. My approach is collaborative, solution-focused, and tailored to each person’s unique needs, helping clients feel more connected, confident, capable, and supported.
Anna brings energy, authenticity, and a strong relational presence to her work. She is deeply passionate about supporting young adults and adults navigating identity development, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and the many transitions of emerging adulthood.
Anna brings energy, authenticity, and a strong relational presence to her work. She is deeply passionate about supporting young adults and adults navigating identity development, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and the many transitions of emerging adulthood.
I’m Omar, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Massachusetts. My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and grounded in genuine human connection. I strive to create a space where you can slow down, speak openly, and feel supported through whatever you are carrying. Together, we work toward understanding difficult emotions and patterns while building practical tools that bring more stability, clarity, and meaning to daily life.
I’m Omar, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Massachusetts. My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and grounded in genuine human connection. I strive to create a space where you can slow down, speak openly, and feel supported through whatever you are carrying. Together, we work toward understanding difficult emotions and patterns while building practical tools that bring more stability, clarity, and meaning to daily life.
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Does insurance cover therapy, prescriptions and other behavioral health services?
In general, yes. Laws in the U.S. require insurers to cover essential behavioral health care at the same level as other health care services. Most health plans require a medical diagnosis and treatments that are evidence based and medically essential. This means that life coaching and alternative therapies are not covered, nor is therapy without a diagnosis. Call the number on the back or your insurance card or visit your insurance company's website to review your Summary of Benefits. If you have insurance through your employer, your Human Resources department may also be able to answer questions.
How much does therapy cost with insurance?
The cost of therapy depends on your region, how much training and experience your therapist has, and the type of treatment. The rate for talk therapy generally falls between $100 and $250. For a client seeing an in-network provider, the cost of therapy is often similar to the cost of other health care services. Clients pay co-pays and may need to satisfy a plan’s deductible before benefits kick in.
What is the difference between In-Network and Out-of-Network insurance coverage?
An in-network provider has contracted with an insurer to get paid directly for services, and to accept the insurer’s rate of compensation. Clients are responsible for deductibles and copays. If a therapist is out of network, that means that the client pays the therapist directly for services at the therapist’s regular fee. Out-of-Network providers often give clients a receipt so that they can file for partial reimbursement with their insurance company.
Is it difficult to find an In-Network therapist?
It is not unusual for therapists to limit the number of insurance patients in their practice, so it’s important to check in-network availability when you schedule your first appointment. In regions and times where therapy is in high demand it may take longer to get scheduled with an in-network therapist.
What is the difference between HMO and PPO insurance plans?
HMO health plans only cover in-network services, there is no reimbursement for out-of-network providers. PPO plans often cover both in- and out-of-network services, though the client may pay more for out-of-network services.
What is a Superbill?
A superbill is a receipt for therapy services. It provides all the information required by insurance companies to reimburse you for out-of-network services, including the diagnostic codes for your care, the amount paid, and the dates and duration of care.
Does insurance cover Online therapy?
Many therapists who shifted their practice to online therapy during the pandemic have kept that arrangement. And most insurers continue to cover telehealth services, with a few exceptions. Preventive care (such as an annual depression screening) is often required to be in-person to be covered, and some states require prescribers of controlled substances to see those patients in person.
Does insurance cover Group therapy?
Many insurance plans provide coverage for group therapy provided there is a medical diagnosis for group members, but there are some noteworthy exceptions. For example, Medicare does not always cover group therapy. Group therapy tends to cost less than individual therapy.
Does insurance cover Couples therapy?
Most insurance companies do not cover the cost of couples therapy because there is no medical diagnosis or medically necessary treatment. However, a few plans will offer a limited benefit, so it is still worth checking with your insurance company. Sometimes therapy is covered for a couple when one person has a diagnosis and another family member joins them for joint therapy, but it is considered therapy for the medical condition that includes a family member as a listener or helper, not couples counseling. Without insurance, most clients pay between $100-300 per 60-90 min session for couples therapy. Often clients can find classes or workshops that make it more affordable to work on their relationship. And some employers offer Employee Assistance Plans that help defray the cost of couples therapy.
What is an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)?
Employee Assistance Plans are purchased by employers for the benefit of their employees. EAPs typically assist employees with referrals and may also provide the first few sessions of therapy free of charge, with the patient's regular health insurance kicking in after those initial sessions. EAP benefits often apply to all types of therapy without the need for a medical diagnosis, making it easier to access couples therapy, therapy for life transitions, and other non-medical counseling. Just as with standard health insurance, clients should always check that a provider accepts their EAP benefits before scheduling. Learn more about Insurance Coverage and Finding Affordable Therapy