COLLEGE
STUDENT
SUPPORT
College can be an amazing time of growth for students, yet even positive change and excitement create psychological, social, and biological stress.
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Finding support services and advocating for your student can be a challenge. Dr. Williams provides both therapeutic support for college students in the greater Boston area, as well as consultation services for families needing to navigate mental health concerns anywhere they may be.
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Counseling, consultation, and teaching experience
In addition to providing therapy, I have taught at both private and public institutions in Boston and beyond. In working with students, I have found it is important to take a developmental approach; different challenges, needs, and processes present themselves across a student's years on campus. Helping you and your student scaffold support and move toward greater independence is one of the keys to success.
For students...
You're not alone if you are feeling overwhelmed by college life. In the 2018 and 2019 surveys done by the American College Health Association, upwards of 60% of students reported overwhelming anxiety and about 40% of students reported feeling depressed. And we know that working to get through the pandemic has led to more stress for students.
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The good news is that research shows us that therapy works - whether it's having the support of a counselor and feeling heard, or learning new coping and college survival skills. One of Dr. Williams' specialties is listening to what you need and designing a plan of treatment which feels like a fit for you.
Navigating Campus
Many offices exist on campuses to guide students through their years of higher education. It may be that practical help is just a web search away - although what is available and where to look might feel confusing.
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In addition to therapy, support in navigating resources through your student's college is also available. Much of this can be done in session and at no extra charge.