Our counselors offer counseling for teens in Boston, MA

You may be here because life feels overwhelming or you're ready for something to change. I believe you deserve a space where you feel heard and accepted without judgment. I am a clinical independent social worker and a self-identified Afro-Latina clinician. My own understanding of culture and identity shapes how I connect with clients and families, and I recognize how cultural backgrounds, family experiences, and community can influence how we see ourselves. I'm especially mindful of those who feel caught between cultures, are navigating bicultural identities, or are balancing their own needs with family and cultural expectations.

Throughout my career, I've worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families facing complex medical and mental health challenges, including trauma, grief, loss, and major life transitions. I'm certified in TF-CBT and also use CBT and other evidence-based approaches. My style is warm, collaborative, strengths-based, and trauma-informed.

I believe therapy should be a place where you can be your authentic self, without having to explain or minimize your cultural experiences or family dynamics. I will meet you where you are, and my hope is to build a relationship based on trust, compassion, and connection, so you can move forward with confidence, knowing you don't have to navigate life alone.

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.