ADHD therapists and psychiatrists in Amherst, MA

exceptional care to the client.

empathetic, nonjudental and and focused on building a therapeutic relationship

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. There are credentials I could list and ways for you to assess why I am the right clinician for you, and while those things matter, what I find most true is this: I care deeply about this work.

Finding the right therapist is hard, and on behalf of all therapists, I'm sorry this is true. I won't promise a "safe space" for the people I work with, but I can promise an accountable one. I am committed to learning alongside you, knowing that we will teach each other what comes next. I will create the container for our work, and together, I hope to build a foundation of trust that allows you to heal, grow, challenge, accept, and integrate all that has brought you here.

Many people who come to see me are living with depression, overwhelmed with anxiety, or are processing and healing from past trauma. You might be going through a major life transition or find your usual ways of coping are no longer working. You might feel stuck, uncertain, and disconnected from yourself. Investing in therapy can be difficult when there are so many other things that demand your attention. My role is to help you explore what is important to you, what is getting in the way, and make realistic, actionable steps towards your goals.

Disclaimer: My current role as an Access Clinician at Harvard University Health Services allows me to work with folx from all walks of life. I hold a small caseload in my private practice to focus on my clinical interests. Due to my role, I do not see any actively enrolled Harvard students in my private practice. However, this means you can see me at CAMHS for short-term counseling.

I am a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)-prepared, dual-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with experience caring for individuals with both medical and mental health needs. I provide comprehensive, evidence-based psychiatric care with a focus on medication management and holistic treatment.

I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, ADHD, and other mood-related conditions. My approach is patient-centered and collaborative. I take the time to listen, understand your concerns, and develop a treatment plan tailored to your goals and lifestyle.

I strive to create a supportive, respectful, and nonjudgmental environment where you feel comfortable sharing your concerns.

I earned my degree in psychology, and a gap year with Jesuit Volunteer Corps in a social justice setting led me to social work. I use a systems approach, meaning I look at the personal, family, and life factors affecting your well-being. My background in foster care, crisis work, community-based care, and therapy gives me a collaborative, well-rounded perspective.

Hello! So glad you are here. My name is Alex (she/her) and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and have been practicing in the field for five years. I received a Master’s in Social Work from Boston College, with a Certificate in Mental Health & Trauma. Previously, I worked with refugee and asylum seeking populations in the Refugee Resettlement Program.

More recently, I have experience working with children and families as an In-Home Therapist and Intensive Care Coordinator and with individuals in inpatient behavioral health. I also facilitated in piloting a Short-Term Outpatient Therapy Program with Wayside Youth & Families in Framingham, MA and have been providing individual outpatient therapy the past two years to all ages and stages of life.

I also am an avid outdoor rock climber (for the past 12 years) and can support individuals who are looking for support within their own sport/athletic hobby in mindset and performance focus, trauma processing, or exploration around risk within climbing and alpinism.

With over 25 years of experience in the mental health field, I bring a steady, compassionate presence to individuals navigating anxiety, depression, and overwhelming stress. I believe healing happens in relationships that feel safe, respectful, and collaborative.

I’m a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker providing therapy for teens and adults navigating stress, anxiety, burnout, identity concerns, and life transitions. Many of my clients come in feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like they’re just going through the motions while trying to keep everything together. I aim to create a space that feels supportive, grounded, and easy to open up in. My style is warm, real, and practical, and I focus on helping you feel more steady, understood, and clear about what comes next.

I believe mental health care should feel safe, compassionate, and deeply human. My approach combines psychiatry with a whole-person perspective, recognizing how stress, relationships, lifestyle, physical health, and past experiences can all affect emotional wellbeing. I strive to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, respected, and supported. I especially value honesty, kindness, and building a genuine connection with the people I work with.

As a licensed independent clinical social worker, I believe in meeting clients where they are at and helping them to achieve their goals. I am a Certified Dialectical Behavioral Therapist (C-DBT) and have extensive experience working with the neurodivergent community, having received certification as an Autism Specialist (ASDCS). In the past I have worked with those who have ASD, ADHD, anxiety, depression, language-based challenges, executive functioning, social cognition, social pragmatics, family dynamics, and self esteem.

Seeking help can feel overwhelming, and finding the right provider matters. I provide a warm, welcoming space where clients can feel heard, respected, and supported. I worked in community health for several years as a bilingual nurse practitioner and place great value in providing culturally competent care.

Healing is a journey not an event, and it is not a linear process! In the last two decades I have committed myself to a journey of transformation.

Starting on the "other side of the couch" my desire to become a clinician came from having an amazing therapist impact my life. I am a first generation born Latina Cis - Femme womyn and I am a part of a beautiful blended cultural and racial family. Social justice is at the heart of my life and values, and I have worked with many in academia, non-profit sector and activism through art and artists, as well as folks navigating the public eye in high celebrity roles, or entertainment arena.

The first of my family to attend college and graduate school I know what it is like to juggle the intersections of identity, ethnicity and class while navigating the impact of addiction and trauma within one's family lineage and learning to thrive after "surviving" those hardships in life.

Trained in trauma informed care, DBT, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Motivational Interviewing and harm reduction therapies.

My specialties include: self esteem building, ADHD strategies, childhood trauma, treating alcoholism/addiction, codependency and processing addictions (social media/food/etc), couples work, sexual identity exploration, career transitions, caregivers/first responders, betrayal/loss, chronic PTSD, postpartum depression and emerging youth and adults at all ages-from a developmental perspective. I am very open and welcome to including a mind-body-spirit approach and other tools of spirituality if and when this is helpful and empowering for my client/s.

Courtney Hills takes a holistic and trauma-informed approach to help navigate barriers that keep you from achieving your goals. Courtney has over a decade of experience in the human services field with an extensive background of various populations served, especially those going through life transitions and those who favor a mind, body, and soul approach to healing.