Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in Amherst, MA

"I am so glad you've taken this brave step towards seeking support, and I am here to listen and work with you to navigate whatever challenge you are facing."

Katia Castro is a Licensed Mental Health Clinician with over 17 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and groups. She helps clients navigate challenges such as depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, and substance use with a collaborative and compassionate approach. Katia empowers clients to explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors while developing effective strategies for healing, growth, and lasting positive change.

Katia Castro earned her Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Florida Atlantic University. She specializes in evidence-based care, utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, trauma-focused approaches, and narrative therapy to address complex mental health needs and support recovery.

Katia provides a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space for clients to share their experiences and begin healing. She offers flexible online therapy sessions, making care accessible and convenient for clients wherever they are in their journey toward emotional well-being. Schedule your first session today!

"As an experienced therapist, I am passionate about helping people and focusing on achieving their goals, and I am excited to learn how I can best support you."

John Cleary is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over 12 years of experience. He specializes in working with teens, adults, and seniors who have a range of concerns, including chronic illness, depression, anxiety, ADHD, stress, behavioral problems, and anger.

John earned a Master’s in Social Work from West Virginia University. He uses a variety of clinical approaches targeted to specific needs and challenges, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, solution-focused therapy, and motivational interviewing.

John understands how important it is to find someone you can trust with your goals, and he would love to hear your story and explore how he can best help you. Reach out today to schedule an appointment with John!

"As an African American male, I understand the unique challenges associated with engaging with a mental health professional. Through building trust in a safe environment, I will work to assist you to learn more about your strengths and how to use them to manage concerns in your life. "

Martin F. Hill, Sr., PhD, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has over 25 years of clinical experience and 15 years of teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Dr. Hill is experienced in addressing multicultural and LGBTQIA+ issues. He is flexible, encouraging, optimistic, and focused on improving overall wellbeing of each client.

Dr. Hill completed his Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology at Indiana University-Bloomington. He completed both his Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling and his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Counseling Psychology at Michigan State University. Dr. Hill is a native of Detroit, MI. 

Dr. Hill is very engaging with clients in establishing a strong therapeutic relationship. He uses cognitive behavioral techniques centered on addressing emotional concerns, developing solutions using evidenced-backed techniques, and promoting client-centered approaches. 

"Starting therapy is a courageous first step to making changes and feeling empowered."

Samantha is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 6 years of experience in the mental health field. Her clinical experience has focused on helping adults 18+ to work through their fears and develop attainable goals. Her experience treating patients in community health centers, schools, and in-patient facilities has assisted in developing her understanding of how to help her clients work through milestone events. Samantha specializes in anxiety, depression, and substance use, as well as anger and stress management.

Samantha completed her Master of Social Work at Boston University School of Social Work. Samantha incorporates a variety of modalities including CBT, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness-based interventions for adults over the age of 18.

Changing perspective is what helps shift roadblocks into challenges that can be overcome. Schedule a session with Samantha to begin understanding your needs and how to create change in a meaningful and lasting way.

"The world can feel very loud and overwhelming, and I am here to help guide you through the difficult times that life can bring and help you work toward being the healthiest version of yourself. "

Hannah Fishman is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW). Hannah has been working in the mental health field for five years. Hannah is passionate about working with adults (18+) who are struggling with a wide variety of mental health issues and looking for guidance and support. Hannah specializes in anxiety, depression, personality disorders, stress, and anger issues, as well as those battling co-occurring disorders, including mental health diagnoses and substance abuse disorders.

Hannah holds a master's in social work from Our Lady of the Lake University. Hannah utilizes cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based therapy, client-centered therapy, and motivational interviewing to help her clients learn healthier ways to cope, grow, and work toward their personal goals.

Hannah believes that individuals are able to learn from difficult situations they have experienced or are dealing with by addressing debilitating thoughts and emotions. She is confident she can help you feel heard and accepted in a safe and therapeutic space. If you are ready to become the best version of you, book an appointment with her today!

Christine Burgess is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who has 15 years of experience working with adolescents, young adults, middle-aged, and older who are suffering from depression, anxiety, and codependence, as well as the consequences of trauma, divorce, life transitions, and relationship troubles. 

Christine completed her Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology at Westfield State University and her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Boston College. 

She utilizes mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), boundary development, and others to help the client reach a deeper understanding of themselves; gain an increased awareness around behavioral/emotional/thinking patterns; and discover connections between one’s psychosocial history and current functioning within an atmosphere of nonjudgmental acceptance. Christine embraces the uniqueness of each individual and tailors treatment with that in mind.

As a skilled therapist, Christine’s warm and empathetic demeanor, combined with humor and directness, invites her clients into a collaborative therapeutic relationship, where the client is valued and respected at all times, so as to facilitate a process of openness and transformation into improved mental health and overall wellbeing. 

"I believe healing is a personal journey of self-discovery — a return to the innate worth, wholeness, and strength we each carry within us."

Alexis Cohen is a Resident Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 2 years of experience. She specializes in working with adults experiencing challenges and transitions in their work, home, relational, and personal lives. Alexis has worked with individuals with trauma-related disorders, anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, attachment disorders, and stress-related disorders. Alexis enjoys working with clients curious about the underlying reasons for their emotions, feelings, behaviors, and intrapsychic experiences, and desiring increased intimacy with themselves and others.

Alexis has a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lesley University. She uses holistic, body-oriented, and spiritual approaches combined with evidence-based practices including person-centered therapy, mindfulness therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy.

Alexis is a relational and strengths-based counselor who strives to empower clients to trust that they are the experts on themselves. She is here to be a warm, compassionate, and encouraging companion on your journey toward healing, self-exploration, and growth. Schedule an appointment today!