Therapy Blog & Mental Health Insights
Thoughts on therapy, emotional wellbeing, and the questions that come up along the way. As a psychologist in Brookline, MA, I write these articles to make the process of therapy a little clearer and less daunting for the college students and adults I work with.
In short: The blog from Dr. Rebecca Rabin, PsyD offers warm, practical insights on therapy and mental health for college students and adults in Massachusetts. Recent articles cover what to expect in a first therapy session and how psychodynamic and CBT approaches compare, so you can start therapy feeling informed.
About this blog
Deciding to start therapy — or simply learning more about it — can raise a lot of questions. These articles are meant to answer some of them honestly, without jargon. My hope is that they help you feel more grounded about the process, whether you're already in therapy, considering it, or just curious.
If something here resonates and you'd like to talk, you're always welcome to reach out for a free consultation.
Latest articles
4 Ways Therapy Helps College Students Manage Anxiety
A Brookline psychologist with MIT and Boston College counseling experience shares 4 ways therapy helps college students manage anxiety — plus telehealth across Massachusetts.
Learn more →5 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Therapist in Brookline
Choosing a therapist in Brookline, MA? Ask these 5 questions about approach, experience, fees, fit, and logistics to find the right psychologist for you.
Learn more →7 Signs You Might Benefit from Therapy
A Brookline, MA psychologist shares 7 warm, non-diagnostic signs you might benefit from therapy — and how to take a gentle first step toward support.
Learn more →How Long Does Therapy Take to Work? An Honest Answer
A Brookline, MA psychologist gives an honest answer to how long therapy takes to work — short-term vs. longer-term, and what shapes your timeline.
Learn more →How Therapy Helps High-Functioning Anxiety in Professionals
A Brookline, MA psychologist and high-functioning anxiety therapist explains what it looks like, why it's easy to miss, and how CBT, psychodynamic work, and mindfulness help.
Learn more →How to Find the Right Psychologist in Brookline, MA
A practical, step-by-step guide to finding and vetting the right psychologist in Brookline, MA — from referrals and credentials to fees, fit, and the consultation call.
Learn more →Identity and Life Transitions in Your 20s and 30s
A Brookline, MA psychologist on navigating identity and life transitions in your 20s and 30s — why they destabilize and how therapy helps you explore who you are.
Learn more →Psychodynamic Therapy: 6 Principles That Guide Healing
A Brookline, MA psychologist explains the 6 core principles of psychodynamic therapy and how they guide lasting healing and deeper self-understanding.
Learn more →Psychodynamic vs. CBT Therapy: Which Is Right for You?
Psychodynamic vs. CBT therapy explained by a Brookline, MA psychologist — how each works, when each helps, and why integrating both can be most effective.
Learn more →Signs Your Relationship Patterns Are Worth Exploring
A Brookline, MA psychologist on recurring relationship patterns — the signs worth noticing and how individual therapy helps you understand and change them.
Learn more →The Role of Psychoanalytic Therapy in Treating Anxiety
A Brookline, MA psychologist explains how psychoanalytic and psychodynamic therapy addresses anxiety at its roots, using emotion, avoidance, and relationship patterns.
Learn more →Therapy for Perfectionism: When High Standards Harm
A Brookline, MA psychologist on perfectionism — when high standards help, when they harm, their link to anxiety, and how therapy helps you loosen the grip.
Learn more →Understanding Out-of-Network Therapy Benefits in Massachusetts
A Brookline, MA psychologist explains out-of-network therapy benefits in Massachusetts: how superbills work, how to check coverage, and why some therapists are out-of-network.
Learn more →What to Expect in Your First Therapy Session
Nervous about starting therapy? A psychologist in Brookline, MA walks you through what really happens in a first therapy session and how to prepare.
Learn more →When to Seek Therapy for College Adjustment Issues
A Brookline psychologist with MIT and Boston College counseling experience on signs of college adjustment struggles, when it's more than normal, and how therapy helps.
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