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Counseling & Psychology
Explore Academics
“I never doubted my ability to be present with clients and their feelings—
no matter what emotions came up—because of the field training experience I received at Lesley.”
Jenn Turner ’09, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
student group discussion

How to Become a Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Discover the steps to beginning your counseling career in Massachusetts.
Learn more about becoming an LMHC.
Myisha Rodrigues in an office talking with colleagues at a conference table

Myisha Rodrigues ’21

Through her Lesley doctoral research in Counseling & Psychology, Myisha brings the experiences of Black educators to the forefront.
Read more about Myisha Rodrigues
2 women in class

5 Reasons to Get a PhD in Counseling & Psychology

Students, graduates, and faculty from our non-clinical doctoral program share their thoughts.
Read more about the benefits of a PhD.
brandon jones

Brandon Jones ’14

When opportunities arise, Brandon Jones has a philosophy: say “yes.” His eagerness to try on a broad range of roles in his field, coupled with his commitment to social justice, has led to a career promoting transformation within diverse populations. In his current work he draws upon trauma-informed interventions to empower people to overcome challenges spanning from chronic homelessness to intergenerational patterns of trauma and neglect.
Teacher counseling student about academic resources

How to Become a School Counselor in Massachusetts

Get started on a career in school counseling.
Learn more about becoming a school counselor.
middle school counselor listens to a student in her office

Leona Watson ’14

As a school counselor, Leona empowers Dorchester, Massachusetts middle schoolers to advocate for themselves.
Read more about Leona Watson
Psychology & Counseling
1,500+

Mental health practitioners, counselors, and therapists trained at Lesley in the last 5 years.

counselor listening

6 Critical Skills for Counselors

Read more about crucial counselor skills.
Good fit for

Creative thinkers / Listeners / Advice givers / Soothers / Problem solvers.

A student at his internship walking in a hallway

Internships & Careers

Learn more about internships and jobs.

5 Popular Career Paths for Mental Health Counselors

Explore job titles licensed mental health counselors often hold, and what you can expect to do in these roles.
Learn more about counseling careers.
Gallery: Cambridge, MA : Lesley's location puts you in the center of world-class institutions and cultural organizations, and a vibrant multicultural population.
People walk by Felipe's Tacqueria and other shops.
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Get to know vibrant Harvard Square, just a few minutes from campus.
Harvard Square, Cambridge
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A hub for students from around the world, Harvard Square is always buzzing with energy
Bike rider in Harvard square on Massachusetts Avenue
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It's easy to travel through the city, on foot or by bike
Harvard Square food trucks
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Grab something quick and delicious at the food trucks parked minutes from campus
Harvard Common Spaces, Cambridge
Doble Campus Lesley University
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Doble Campus, Lesley University
Looking down at Washburn Auditorium and Sherrill Library.
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South Campus, Lesley University
Lawrence Hall.
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South Campus, Lesley University
view of Charles river in Harvard square
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Charles River, Cambridge
Harvard yard
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Harvard Yard, Cambridge
Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA
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Lined with shops and restaurants, even the streets are livelier in Cambridge
View of porter square entrance
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Porter Square, Cambridge
Central Square T-Station, Cambridge
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Central Square T-Station, Cambridge
Central Square T-Station, Cambridge
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Central Square T-Station, Cambridge
Charles river
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Nothing beats watching the sun set over Charles River
view of boston from the charles river
People walk by Felipe's Tacqueria and other shops.
Harvard Square, Cambridge
Bike rider in Harvard square on Massachusetts Avenue
Harvard Square food trucks
Doble Campus Lesley University
Looking down at Washburn Auditorium and Sherrill Library.
Lawrence Hall.
view of Charles river in Harvard square
Harvard yard
Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA
View of porter square entrance
Central Square T-Station, Cambridge
Central Square T-Station, Cambridge
Charles river

Gallery: Cambridge, MA

Lesley's location puts you in the center of world-class institutions and cultural organizations, and a vibrant multicultural population.

Launch Gallery
29 Everett St, Cambridge, MA 02138
617.868.9600