Aviva Psychology Services
Therapist in Northampton, MA
Doctoral-level therapy for adults in Northampton and the Pioneer Valley. Every psychologist at Aviva Psychology Services holds a PhD or PsyD. We see adults 18 and older in person at our downtown office and by video for anyone located in Massachusetts, and we are currently accepting new clients.
Therapy for Adults in Northampton and the Pioneer Valley
Northampton draws people who think carefully about their work, their community, and the life they want to build. That same independence can make it hard to say out loud that something is not working. You might be a nurse, teacher, or social worker who spends the day holding other people steady and has nowhere to put what that costs. You might be an artist or self-employed, with income that arrives unevenly and a sense of self tied to the next project. Or you might have lived here for years, found real community, and still wonder why it is not enough. Burnout in the helping professions comes up often here, because the skills that make someone good at that work also make it harder to ask for care. Therapy offers a place to slow down and look at what is going on, without needing to have it figured out first.
What Brings People to Therapy
Very few people arrive with one clean problem. Concerns overlap and feed each other. Worry keeps you up, poor sleep makes the next day harder, and by the third week it is hard to say which came first. These are the concerns we hear most often.
- Persistent worry takes up more of the day than you want it to.
- You feel flat or numb, and the things that used to matter do not land.
- Memories or reactions from something that happened keep interrupting the present.
- Obsessive thoughts or rituals are taking up time and attention.
- Grief has changed shape without loosening its hold.
- The same conflict with a partner or a family member keeps repeating.
- Questions about identity, values, or belonging remain unsettled.
- A chronic illness, a disability, or ongoing pain has reorganized daily life.
- Sleep has become unreliable, and the days are harder because of it.
- Pregnancy, postpartum, or fertility treatment has brought more than you expected.
If your situation is not listed here, we may still be a good fit. You can describe your concerns when you reach out.
Evidence-Based Care From Doctoral-Level Psychologists
Every provider at Aviva has completed doctoral-level clinical training and holds a PhD or PsyD. Doctoral-level psychologists complete extensive graduate and supervised clinical training, including a full-year predoctoral internship and, in some cases, postdoctoral training.
That training shows up in how a course of treatment gets built. Our psychologists practice cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, internal family systems, psychodynamic therapy, and relational-cultural theory. Individual, group, and relationship formats are all available. The approach is chosen for the person in front of us. No two clients receive exactly the same approach.
Aviva is unwaveringly LGBTQIA2S+ and BIPOC welcoming. We treat identity and context as part of the clinical picture rather than as something handled separately.
Why Local Access to This Level of Care Matters
For a long time, seeing a doctoral-level psychologist in the Pioneer Valley meant driving to Springfield or waiting months for an opening. The valley holds a dense concentration of people whose work is intellectually demanding and emotionally exposed. Graduate students and faculty across the Five Colleges carry the pressure of evaluation that never quite ends. Clinicians, teachers, and nonprofit staff absorb other people's distress as a condition of the job. That kind of strain deserves serious clinical attention, close to home.
How to Get Started
Getting started is the hardest part for most people. Here's what to expect:
Step 1: Submit an inquiry
Complete our brief form at avivapsych.com/contact. You don't need to know exactly what you're looking for before reaching out.
Step 2: Connect with our intake team
Our intake coordinator will reach out to discuss your needs, answer questions about availability, and assess if we have a fitting opening in the practice.
Step 3: Begin your first appointment
Your first 2-4 sessions are an exploration of fit and a whole lot of information gathering. Together, you and your psychologist will create a treatment plan to reach your goals.
Our Northampton Office and Online Sessions
Our office is at 78 Main Street, Northampton, MA 01060, downtown and a short drive from the Five Colleges. In-person sessions are held here, and teletherapy is available to anyone located in Massachusetts at the time of the session. You and your psychologist decide together which format fits, and that can change over time. We also work with adults in Florence, Easthampton, Hadley, Amherst, and South Hadley, across Hampshire and Franklin Counties. All services are provided by licensed psychologists authorized to practice in Massachusetts. Aviva is not a crisis service. If you need immediate help, call or text 988 or go to your nearest emergency room.
Frequently Asked Questions About Therapy in Northampton, MA
Do you have an office in Northampton?
Yes. In-person sessions are held at our downtown office, and teletherapy is available for anyone located in Massachusetts.
Do you work with students, faculty, and staff from Smith College and the Five Colleges?
Yes. We work with adults connected to Smith College, UMass Amherst, Amherst College, Hampshire College, and Mount Holyoke College, including graduate students, postdocs, faculty, and staff. Care with us sits outside any campus counseling service and any academic record.
Support Is Available for You Here in Northampton, MA
Psychological care at this level is available here, in person and online, for adults in Northampton and across Massachusetts. The next step is a conversation.
Support Is Available for You Here in Northampton, MA
Psychological care at this level is available here, in person and online, for adults in Northampton and across Massachusetts. The next step is a conversation.
