Muse Psychotherapy

Muse Psychotherapy is a mental health counselor in Amherst, Massachusetts. The practice provides therapy and counseling for individuals, couples, and students navigating life's challenges, and its clinical experience covers trauma, including sexual assault, combat, and bullying, as well as gender and racial issues, childhood and teenage transitions, depression, addiction, chronic illness, and perinatal mood disorders such as post-partum depression. Muse Psychotherapy holds a rating of 4.50 based on 6 reviews.

The practice's therapeutic approaches focus on identity and experience: who a client is, how they feel, and what traumas and life experiences have shaped them. Sessions are not confined to a traditional office setting, and may involve playing a game or taking a walk, with the aim of creating an empathic environment where clients feel safe and relaxed. The founder, Jolene Phillips, LMHC, PMH-C, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a UMass Amherst alumna who works with adults and adolescents, integrating evidence-based practices with mindfulness and compassion. She helps clients navigate life transitions, manage anxiety and depression, improve relationships, and develop healthier coping strategies. Haley Laudato, a Master's level clinician and graduate of American International College, brings a client-centered approach and treats depression, anxiety, relationships, and ADHD, developing personalized treatment plans with each client. Kristin Hansen, MS, also a Master's level clinician, leads with a person-centered approach.

The practice is located on Fearing Street, about 0.2 miles from Fieldstone Courtyard, Tan Brook, and Massachusetts Avenue, and roughly 0.2 miles from ASCEND sports center. University Drive and Haigis Mall are each about 0.3 miles away.

Muse Psychotherapy is known for a positive rating from the customers who have reviewed it. For anyone in Amherst taking the first step toward finding a therapist, the practice offers a range of clinicians and treatment areas under one roof.