Kristen Dreyfus

Kristen Dreyfus, PsyD, MA, is a compassionate psychologist who views therapy as a vital space for practicing courage and honesty. Her mission is to foster greater joy, humor, flexibility, and play in the lives of her clients—encompassing their relationships and work. With a rich background in helping individuals navigate complex challenges such as depression, grief and loss, anxiety, trauma, postpartum concerns, child emotional issues, relationship conflicts, and identity transitions, she brings an integrative and strength-based approach to therapy. Kristen's style is collaborative, empathic, and interactive, creating a safe and supportive environment to understand and address her clients’ unique challenges. Having worked with clients of all ages, from children to adults, she is particularly skilled in treating complex trauma and employs techniques drawn from humanistic, psychodynamic, and DBT modalities. Kristen's extensive training includes experiences at renowned institutions such as Harvard-affiliated McLean Hospital and the Trauma Center at Justice Resource Institute, and she completed her post-doctoral fellowship at the Brookline Center for Community Mental Health. With her welcoming nature, she looks forward to connecting with individuals from all backgrounds, eager to guide them on their journey toward healing and self-discovery.