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Top therapists in Massachusetts accepting new patients
Headway brings quality mental health support to Massachusetts residents through 2,274 empowering providers offering talk therapy and medication management. With insurance accepted and average savings of 75% per session, getting care is more accessible and affordable than ever.
Mental healthcare has been a lifelong passion of mine, and I am committed to helping others. My therapeutic style builds on my compassionate, empathetic, and attentive nature. In the past, I have worked well with clients with anxiety, complex trauma, PTSD, narcissistic abuse, personality and/or mood disorders. I genuinely care about the people who entrust me within my therapy practice and consider being a therapist one of the greatest privileges of my life.
*Former clients are welcome to reach out if they want to resume therapy, even if I do not have scheduled openings on Headway.
My name is Amanda Potter, Licensed Independent Clinical Social worker. I received my Master’s in Social Work from Simmons College in 2010. I also have a BA in Psychology from Mount Holyoke College, class of 2005.
I have a background in working with people of many different age ranges, coping with many different issues. Recently I have honed my focus down to working with people coping with grief and loss.
I have a PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Miami, completed my internship at Yale School of Medicine and my fellowship at CHA/Harvard Medical School. I have worked as faculty at UMASS and Northwestern Schools of Medicine. I have specialized training in health psychology including cancer, autoimmune disease, GI disease, infertility, third party reproduction, pregnancy loss, peripartum mental health, adjustment to parenting. I help with anxiety, depression, ADHD and burnout.
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I am a licensed mental health clinician and a registered drama therapist in Massachusetts
A bit about my educational journey: Upon Graduating from High School in Oregon, I headed East. I earned my Bachelors Degree in Communication Studies from Emerson College in Boston where I minored in Psychology. My Masters in Clinical Mental Health came years later from Lesley University in Cambridge, MA.
I am a licensed mental health counselor with over 20 years of experience. As a first-generation immigrant and Wellesley College alumna, I am sensitive to cultural and women’s issues. I have extensive training and experience in Trauma Systems Therapy.
About our therapists serving Massachusetts
- 98%Anxiety
- 93%Depression
- 87%Stress management
- 76%Trauma
- 75%Relationship issues
- 98%Aetna
- 85%Point32 Healthcare
- 85%Cigna
- 82%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 52%Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- 98%English
- 8%Spanish
- 2%Haitian Creole
- 2%Portuguese
- 1%French
- 93%Online only
- 7%In-person or online
- 80%Woman
- 18%Man
- 1%Non-binary
- 46%Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
- 34%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- 10%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 3%Clinical Psychologist
- 100%Individual therapy
- 29%Family therapy
- 17%Couples therapy
- 13%Child or adolescent therapy
Frequently asked questions
Find the right therapist for you
Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Mental Health Therapist in Massachusetts
Searching for therapists in Massachusetts starts with finding someone whose experience matches what you want support with. Across the state, options can vary between urban areas, suburban communities, and more rural regions, so it helps to focus your search early. You may want a therapist who works with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, trauma, or life transitions. Review each therapist’s listed specialties, therapeutic approach, and bio to see whether their training and style align with what you want from care.
Practical fit matters, too. If you live near Boston, Worcester, or Springfield, you may have more in-person options nearby, while virtual therapy can expand your choices across Massachusetts. Consider appointment times, whether a therapist is accepting new patients, and whether they offer a free phone consultation before booking. Reading profiles can also help you understand how a therapist structures sessions, communicates, and describes their approach to care.
The cost of therapy in Massachusetts can vary, and using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs. Headway helps you search for therapists who match your needs, may take your insurance, and are accepting new patients. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans, and you can enter your insurance details to see your estimated out-of-pocket cost before booking. Browse therapists in Massachusetts, review bios, and book directly when you’re ready.
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