Our counselors in Boston, MA offer goal-setting counseling services

Afreen Nizami is a resident Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with over 5 years experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping children, adolescents, young adults, and adults, and couples address their unique challenges and live more fulfilled lives. Afreen specializes in depression, anxiety, PSTD, grief, trauma, school stress, relationship problems, and life transitions.

Afreen completed her Master's degree of Counseling Psychology at Northeastern University. Afreen utilizes multiple approaches including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and many more.

Afreen is confident that she would be able to support you in your journey to live a more fulfilled life by helping you gain new techniques, perspectives, and coping skills. If you are ready to do the work, schedule an appointment with her today.

I am a Resident Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 2 years of experience in inpatient psychiatry, outpatient therapy, and programs supporting gender expression and identity. I provide trauma-informed, inclusive care for individuals navigating anxiety, depression, identity exploration, and trauma. I strive to create a safe, supportive space where clients can engage in emotional growth, self-discovery, and evidence-based strategies for healing.

I hold a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lesley University and have training in cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and motivational interviewing. My approach is humanistic and creative, helping clients build resilience, develop coping strategies, and achieve personal growth.

I am passionate about helping people reach their full potential in a non-judgmental, supportive environment. Clients can expect to feel challenged and encouraged to build self-esteem, recognize strengths, and move forward with confidence and genuine support.

Alex Hartnett (They/Them) is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker specializing in trauma-informed care to treat anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, stress, and support the Queer community. Their style focuses on centering you while building mindfulness, self-compassion, exploring emotions, and insight. Alex believes each person is unique, so therapy should be just as personalized.

Alex completed their Master of Social Work at Boston College. They are passionate about empowering clients to build better lives and have experience with cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational interviewing, internal family systems, and psychodynamic therapy.

Alex works to create a relaxing, safe, supportive, and non-judgmental therapeutic space for clients to discuss their emotional challenges. If you are ready to do the work, Alex is here to provide the support and tools. You don’t have to do it alone.

Helen Phoenix is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with over 20 years of experience working with adults 18 years and up. Helen works with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, and stress-related disorders and encourages self-care approaches for improving mental, physical, and emotional health.

Helen completed her Master of Science (MS) in Community Mental Health Counseling at New England College. She practices acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) combined with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and self-compassion techniques.

Helen focuses on helping individuals identify any self-limiting beliefs that interfere with individual progress and through self-exploration work towards healing and personal growth. She is compassionate about helping others meet their mental health goals and embrace their journey with self-compassion.

Amanda Wayne is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who has had the great fortune to work with clients of all ages, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, gender identities, and socio/economic statuses. She believes we all possess unique qualities, as well as a universal desire for connection and understanding. Amanda says it is always gratifying to help clients find their unique path towards self-knowledge and emotional growth.

Amanda strongly believes that therapy is a journey shared by therapist and client. She is always respectful of each client's strengths and insight. Over her many years of practice, she has remained curious and open to new and innovative forms of practice. Amanda has been especially encouraged by the power of mindfulness, which has become a significant part of her practice; helping clients to live in the present, appreciate the beauty in life, and learn strategies to heal and thrive.

"I always feel privileged to be enlisted as a partner in the therapeutic journey. I remain in awe of each client's unique ability to identify goals and strive to meet them," says Amanda. "I am always encouraged by the ways in which therapy can bring about positive change."

Jordan Bierbrauer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Colorado who has over 5 years of experience providing individual therapy and family therapy to children, adults, and families from all walks of life. He has experience working with individuals who live with anxiety, depression, trauma-related stressors, and interpersonal conflict.

Jordan completed his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at South Dakota State University and received his Masters in Social Work from the University of South Dakota. He utilizes trauma focused-cognitive behavioral therapy, as well as dialectical behavioral therapy. While working with Jordan, you will take an in-depth look at what makes life worth living, at your interpersonal relationships, your emotional regulation skills, and your distress tolerance skills, all while taking the time to be mindful of yourself, your surroundings, and those around you. Overall, Jordan will assist you in discovering the best version of yourself, all while staying true to what makes you a unique individual.

Jordan strives to build a strong, caring relationship with you, through means of rapport building and trust, to assist you in achieving your life worth living goals. He understands that sometimes, an individual just needs someone to walk the path of life with.