Chestnut Hill
Therapist for Chestnut Hill, MA
If you live in or near Chestnut Hill and are looking for an experienced, compassionate therapist, my Brookline practice is just minutes away — and I also offer secure telehealth across Massachusetts. I help college students and adults create meaningful, lasting change.
In short: Dr. Rebecca Rabin, PsyD is a licensed clinical psychologist whose Brookline office on Beacon Street is minutes from Chestnut Hill, MA and the Boston College area. Chestnut Hill residents can meet in person or choose secure online therapy statewide for anxiety, depression, trauma, and more.
Close to home for Chestnut Hill
My office is on Beacon Street in Brookline, only minutes from Chestnut Hill and the surrounding Boston College area. For many neighbors, that proximity makes therapy easy to fit into a full week — near enough to be convenient, far enough to feel like a space of your own.
When an in-person visit is not practical, I also offer online therapy throughout Massachusetts. Plenty of Chestnut Hill clients mix the two, choosing in-person or secure video depending on their schedule.
Experience with the Boston College community
Chestnut Hill is anchored by Boston College, and my background is well suited to the students, faculty, and families connected to it. I completed post-doctoral work at the Boston College counseling center, along with internship training at Harvard Medical School and post-doctoral experience at MIT. I earned my PsyD from Rutgers University and have supervised psychology interns at the Brookline Community Mental Health Center.
That experience shapes my work with college students — the perfectionism, academic pressure, homesickness, and identity questions that so often surface during these years.
What I help with
I see a wide range of concerns and tailor treatment to each person rather than a label. My approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and mindfulness-based methods, so we can build practical skills for the present while understanding the deeper patterns underneath.
Anxiety, panic, and perfectionism
Trauma and its lasting effects
Identity development and life transitions
Depression and low or shifting mood
Relationship and connection difficulties
College and early-career stress
How I work
Because everyone arrives for different reasons, I do not apply a single formula. Some clients benefit most from the structured, skills-focused work of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; others gain more from a psychodynamic exploration of the emotions and patterns beneath the surface. Frequently we combine both, adjusting as we go.
Throughout, I stay attentive to the relationship between us. That connection is one of the strongest predictors of meaningful change, and it is central to how I practice.
A warm, respectful place to begin
My work is grounded in the belief that human connection is the basis of recovery and that hope can emerge from even the darkest of times. Sessions are collaborative and non-judgmental — a place to be understood, not evaluated.
You do not have to be in crisis to reach out. Many Chestnut Hill clients come in during a demanding season, a life transition, or a period that simply feels heavier than usual, and find real value in a steady, thoughtful space of their own.
The clearest way to tell whether we are a good fit is to talk. I offer a free initial consultation and welcome your questions about how therapy works. When you are ready, reach out to schedule a free consultation.
Chestnut Hill therapist FAQs
Where is your office in relation to Chestnut Hill?
My office is on Beacon Street in Brookline, just minutes from Chestnut Hill and the Boston College area. You are welcome to meet in person there, or to work with me by secure online therapy from anywhere in Massachusetts, whichever suits you best.
Do you work with Boston College students?
Yes. I completed post-doctoral work at the Boston College counseling center and have a strong understanding of college-student concerns — academic pressure, perfectionism, homesickness, and identity questions. I see students both in person in nearby Brookline and through secure telehealth.
Can I meet online instead of in person?
Absolutely. I offer secure telehealth to clients across Massachusetts, so you can meet from home, a dorm, or the office without any travel. Many Chestnut Hill clients find video sessions just as effective and considerably more convenient than commuting to an appointment.
What do you treat?
I work with anxiety, depression and mood, trauma, relationship difficulties, and identity development, with particular experience supporting college students and high-achieving professionals. Every treatment plan is tailored to you as an individual rather than following a fixed, standard protocol.
How do I schedule a first session?
Start with a free initial consultation. We will briefly discuss what brings you in and whether we are a good fit, with no obligation to continue. You can reach me through the contact page or by phone to set it up.
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