Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) therapists in Amherst, Massachusetts MA
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Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
Dr. Kirsten Christensen
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I'm a firm believer that you don’t need to wait until things get really bad to start therapy.
Every person is unique, and therapy should be the same - that’s why I take a tailored, individualized approach that’s flexible to meet your needs and goals. The foundation of my work is a multicultural-feminist perspective that positions you as the expert of your own experience. I take a warm, collaborative approach to help you get clarity about who you are and how you want your life to look. I also integrate evidence-based interventions from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and relational frameworks. My goals involve helping clients move upstream to identify and resolve systemic and personal patterns that keep them stuck and working together to find more joy.
I also believe that the personal is political. More often than not, sociopolitical systems of oppression like racism, sexism, heterosexism, transphobia, ableism, and more directly impact mental health. As a result, I take an actively anti-racist, intersectional, identity-affirming approach with clients across a broad spectrum of marginalization and privilege.
I specialize in working with college students, graduate students, young adults, and professionals in Massachusetts on a variety of common issues including: mood (anxiety, depression), identity development, life transitions and adjustment, ADHD, relationship issues, academic and career issues, and burnout.
9 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, MA Massachusetts (Online Only)
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
Leslie Bowman, Holistic Psychotherapist
Counselor/Therapist, MA, LPC, Over 20 years of successful experience
Are you ready for a deeper, more meaningful approach to healing? If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward, whether due to trauma, a major life transition, or ongoing emotional challenges- you’re not alone. My work goes beyond traditional talk therapy. Rather than focusing only on surface-level concerns, I offer a holistic, integrative approach designed to support lasting transformation. By addressing the mind, body, and inner self as interconnected systems, we create space for deeper healing and sustainable change.
With over 20 years of experience, I support clients through a wide range of challenges, including: Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety and depression, Relationship and modern dating issues, narcissistic abuse, divorce, Grief and loss, ADHD and addiction, Eating and personality disorders, Life transitions, career development, and purpose after retirement.
My background includes a Master’s degree along with advanced study in neuroscience, nutrition, and epigenetics—allowing me to bring a well-rounded, informed perspective to our work together. I believe therapy should feel supportive, collaborative, and tailored to you. Every session is designed around your unique needs, with a focus on helping you reconnect with yourself, build resilience, and move forward with clarity and confidence.
20 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, MA Massachusetts
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
Mary Mesiha
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LICSW
I’m Mary Mesiha, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience helping people navigate life’s challenges. Since beginning my career in 1999, I’ve had the privilege of working with people from many different backgrounds across a range of settings-which shaped my approach to therapy.
I work with individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, and issues related to adoption. My goal is to meet you where you are and help you make sense of what you are going through in a meaningful and manageable way.
I am licensed to practice in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Florida, and Illinois.
27 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, MA Massachusetts (Online Only)
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
Cook Counseling and Consulting Inc.
Counselor/Therapist, LISW-S, LCSW-QS, CCTP
Cook Counseling and Consulting Inc. is a group of highly trained professionals providing mental health services based in Columbus, Ohio. We work with individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan, focusing on young adults. We are also experts in LGBTQIA+ and ENM/ polyamory. Many of our clients have found great success in many facets of their lives but struggle to manage their emotions and stress. We are particularly sensitive to those experiencing life transitions like moving, a breakup, changing jobs, graduating, or beginning a new relationship when self-doubt and increased anxiety and depression can emerge.
Our approach is rooted in evidence-based treatment that focuses on helping clients understand how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are related so that they can begin making targeted and sustainable changes. Our clinicians blend person-centered therapy with cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectal behavior therapy, motivational interviewing and acceptance, and commitment therapy. We help clients understand their physical and emotional responses to stressors and learn to problem-solve ways to introduce moments of calm, to choose to respond rather than react in the face of change.
Cook Counseling and Consulting Inc. focuses on ensuring our clients see real progress. We are warm, laid back, and affirming. We are sensitive to the influence of past experiences on present challenges, and we work closely with clients to reframe the narrative of their life in a way that increases self-confidence and self-compassion. Our priority in starting with a new client is ensuring that they feel safe, heard, and like an equal partner in the therapeutic process. We offer the convenience of remote sessions to help make therapy a core component of your self-care calendar.
9 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, MA Massachusetts
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
Andrea Kamins
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LICSW, MSW
People often come to therapy feeling anxious, depressed, stuck or overwhelmed and aren't sure why. I specialize in treating anxiety disorders, depression, trauma/complex PTSD, and childhood emotional neglect (CEN). I particularly enjoy working with highly sensitive people (HSP), neurodiverse individuals, and adult survivors of childhood trauma. I enjoy working with adults age 21 and older who are motivated to create meaningful change in life and work, and deepen self-understanding. My clients enjoy my direct, warm style and sense of humor.
10 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, MA Massachusetts (Online Only)
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) therapists in Amherst, Massachusetts Statistics
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) therapists in Amherst, Massachusetts average 16 years of experience and charge around $180 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (93%), Depression (82%), and Trauma and PTSD (61%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$180
Accept insurance
61%
Offer sliding scale
68%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 25% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 54% |
In Person and Online |
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| 46% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 93% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 82% | Depression |
| 61% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 61% | Self Esteem |
| 57% | Stress |
| 50% | Loss or Grief |
| 50% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 71% | Young Adult |
| 57% | Teen |
| 46% | Senior |
| 29% | Children |
Client Focus
| 61% | Women |
| 61% | LGBTQ+ |
| 54% | Men |
| 36% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 36% | Christian |