Miriam Waldheter

Dr. Miriam Waldheter is dedicated to fostering a collaborative space for her clients, addressing a wide range of issues with a special focus on significant life transitions. She has a particular affinity for guiding individuals through family changes such as entering long-term commitments, adjusting to parenthood, navigating divorce, or coping with grief. Additionally, she supports professionals launching their careers as well as students who are refining their vocational goals. With a keen interest in the intricate intersections of identity and community, Dr. Waldheter works with diverse populations including the LGBTQIA community, and individuals experiencing issues related to faith, immigration, and acculturation. Her goal is to empower clients to enhance their agency, satisfaction, and creativity in their lives. The therapeutic journey begins by exploring how clients' current concerns and symptoms interweave with the broader narrative of their lives. Dr. Waldheter takes a non-judgmental, warmly supportive, and curious approach, balancing self-reflection and actionable change in her sessions. Holding a PhD from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, which she earned in 2012, Dr. Waldheter completed a pre-doctoral internship at Cambridge Health Alliance/Harvard Medical School, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital. In addition to her private practice, she contributes her expertise part-time at the Danielsen Institute at Boston University.