Jennifer Dolan

I earned my Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Art Therapy from Lesley University and have worked in the mental health and substance use field since 2013. My experience spans community mental health, inpatient and outpatient substance use treatment, family therapy, and support for individuals navigating severe mental health concerns, medical trauma, and life transitions.

Throughout my career, I have worked with adolescents, adults, couples, children, and families across a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, attachment-related challenges, relationship concerns, addiction, and family stress. I also provide support to family members and loved ones impacted by substance use and mental health concerns, helping them strengthen boundaries, improve communication, and navigate difficult dynamics.

My work is grounded in understanding how early experiences, relationships, and nervous system patterns shape the way we show up in our lives today. I integrate evidence-based and expressive approaches—including art therapy when appropriate—to support emotional regulation, self-awareness, healing, and connection. With children especially, expressive therapies can provide a safe and developmentally appropriate way to explore emotions and build coping skills.

Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to navigate it alone. Whether you are feeling stuck, anxious, disconnected, overwhelmed, or simply ready for change, therapy can offer a space to better understand yourself, process difficult experiences, and create meaningful movement forward. My approach is collaborative, direct, and compassionate—helping clients move through discomfort while building insight, confidence, and lasting change.