20 Best Psychology Grad Programs In Springfield, MA (2022 Updated)

I took the CNA ‘Plus’ programme there back in October 2021. For $2395 we never got a clinical! And the facilities and equipment provided were unbelievable! One mannequin with its leg falling out and not even a proper night gown to keep it from being exposed! Sheets were dirty! Equipment faulty, and now we are STILL waiting to take our state licensure exams! If you’re taking the CNA programme, do not take the “plus part” it is a waste of money and time. The instructor is very compassionate and hardworking and honestly the reason why I kept on going. Otherwise, it’s just a money grabAaliyah Davis

State Street U is amazing. I attended 22 years ago and stopped by for the first time since then and I was amazed to find, updated buildings, a beautiful store, and a whole new feel. The professors and professionals were mostly great when I was there and though I don't attend, I had a chance to talk to administrators and they are still amazing. It is a fantastic education at a great price. If you are looking for a great community college, look no further than STCC. I'm proud my children and family are attending to make their lives better.Paul Goodchild Ph.D., CPA

Great school with the absolute best teachers. Mr. Crowley, my English teacher, was really amazing and reignited my love for writing. It also offers great programs, like the student ambassador program, that really lets you get more involved in the school activities, and allows you to make the most of your experience at STCC.Rebecca Lasky

The ECSU campus renovations are certainly a highlight of the overall look and feel. It does not however, override the experience as a whole. Over college tuition becoming increasingly expensive, this college is relatively cheap. But this is not an excuse for being inefficient, as I have one goal coming here which is learning about what I want to do for a living. I shouldn't have to pay the extra time money and effort attending pointless extra classes that both wear down my savings, emotional and physical wellbeing. It's a joke and if this university made an effort to eliminate said classes, it would 100% reduce depression campus wide and reduce the overall cost and time associated with getting the exact same educational value when you're diving into real world jobs. By my very generous calculation a 4 year degree here is more than half made up of courses that have nothing to do with the degree and can therefore be considered barely a 2 year degree's worth of actual job experience. I do regularly ask myself what I could do in the span of 4 years learning by myself instead of wasting my time coming here. Consider this, every year as a student, K-graduate, you are granted 2 months of time where you can endulge into hobbies interests or self taught without the burden of school work and arbitrary responsibilities. What do you think you could do with 48 months of that same time. Even with a working job you are not held responsible for duties after hours, but for some reason it's normal to both pay to sit down and listen to jabber as well as get held accountable for duties off of class time. If ECSU wanted to be considered a good fit for someone who wants to fly high with wings untethered you would have to strip away 80% of the required courses for any said degree therefore limiting the friction requires to make it year after year. You'd see immediate improvements to student involvement and overall mood compared to what we have now. You are keeping us occupied for no reason, and I think that is a waste of my time and money.William Donnelly

I graduated 3 times from here. Hard to give it a 5 but hard to give it a 3 as well. Is 3.5 an option? I went with 4. This school had some great professors and classes. I can't complain there. It's on par with UConn and much cheaper. That being said, some professors are a little more political than I feel they should be. I can deal with that for the quality of education they have given me, as I had learned a lot here, but thought it was worth mentioning. As for the management, however, it's gotten better since leaving from when I first started, but they aren't always on top of communication. I remember having to be on top of my educational choices more than the school simply because you either couldn't find answers or they contradicted with answers. They could certainly communicate better but have come a long way since when I started there. As a student, I was happy to attend. As someone entering the working world, they did not assist me in doing this very well. Their post-graduate program to set you up for employment isn't spectacular. I got more jog seeking support from the university school I graduated from. I also applied for several jobs at ECSU and have been shot down from the start, even though I feel that I was qualified for them. All in all, I had a good experience as a student, but I do feel there is some inequity in the management, job opportunities, and hiring decisions they make. That being said, being affordable, and getting a good education without loans was the overall goal, and Eastern helped me to do that.Adam Phelps

Small class sizes and a strong sense of community makes Eastern a remarkable place to work and learn. This is the best university I have ever experienced, hands down, and I'm not just saying that because I work here. Our students receive broad hands-on training that makes them highly competitive and valued members of the workforce… Just like our motto "A liberal education, practically applied." I wish I had an Eastern education myself!Matt Graham

I first came to Goodwin for a Manufacturing Career Fair on August 2014. My plan going in was to improve/expand my professional network but after introducing myself to the two ladies at the front door, I was escorted to the admissions office. During this impromptu meeting I learned of their range of Manufacturing programs ranging from a Collegiate Certificate to Bachelor's Degrees. The lady I met with was very nice so I decided to let her run through her whole pitch before refusing. After she finished running through her speech I was about to politely decline when my eyes fell upon a pamphlet detailing their Certificate in CNC Machining. My attitude switched from polite dismissal to serious consideration. By the time the holiday season was in force, I had officially enrolled. From the Spring 2015 – Fall 2016 semesters, I experienced the most fulfilling education of my life. Classes tailored to my major were taught by professors with real-life experience in the manufacturing field. Knowledge gained from operating machines in the school's shop helped me secure my first manufacturing based job (which at the time of this review, I have been at for over a year). Around two weeks ago I walked in the 2017 Commencement with my CNC Certificate AND Associate's Degree (Summa Cum Laude!!!). Making the choice to again become a student with Goodwin College is one I do not regret, in spite of my now increased loan debt. Looking for a quality education with real life application? This school should be on the top of your list!Trevor Deming

I graduated in 2006 with a General Business Degree the Staff and Faculty were all very helpful and on top of their jobs. I signed back for classes in 2013 for my Bachelor's Degree in Business unfortunately the staff and faculty changed in a Very Negative way. I had Mr. Rotondo as my Advisor who had me taking classes that i had previously taken also the Black Board Online classes system kept going down I another class were i completed the work on time but their system did not register my work it had been idled for 36 or more hours and never registered my work causing me a NS for the class this caused a snowball affect to the downfall of me no longer attending classes. I talked with Professor Valeria he advised i write some sort of letter which i did explaining the double classes Mr. Rotondo had me take due to him not paying attention to my previous classes for He was my teacher in 2004-2006. I wrote the letter and i have not heard Anything back from Goodwin They just cost my family Time and Money.Callie Faison

So far I love the complex, the professor are really nice and helpful. They want you to pass the class for sure. The only thing I can complain is for the service of Financial Aid. I am a transfer from Lincoln College and when I was about to change they explain me that it would be cheaper or about the same. Before classes start I went to Financial Aid to see how much it was going to cost me, but they didn't have any information of me yet. Then I received a message saying "to not go to financial aid" I could start right away. I went again the day before start and they couldn't tell me anything. They charge already for the semester, it shown in my credit report, this is my third week of class and I do not even know if is the same as Lincoln, more expensive or less.Christian Diaz

I've watched 25 graduating classes at Rivier. I've watched Rivier grow from an all girl's college to a coed college, and from a college to a university, from typing classes to computer classes and from graduate programs to doctoral programs. I've taken classes at Rivier and had the opportunities to change my mind for the better. I've worked in Housekeeping, Public Safety, Grounds, Maintenance and the Mail room. I can honestly say that most of the workers try to go above and beyond the call of duty by taking care of all the little details for students, staff, faculty and administration. We cater to our students and that's what we do. Rivier is like a place your mom taught you the world is supposed to be like. I will forever be indebted to all of the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary for taking time to make sure I was OK, that I felt a part of the community and that I was appreciated for my efforts. I love all of the Sisters of Presentation of Mary as they have helped me to change my heart to do the best I can do, be the best I can be and to serve the world as best I can. Rivier University is striving to educate each and every student in these difficult and changing times, and is living it's mission statement in my opinion. The Rivier Housekeeping Department is ready, willing and able to make sure you have the cleanest university stay on the planet! Sincerely, Fred TappanFrederick Tappan

Rivier University is the biggest regret I've made thus far for a secondary education institution. The Student Financial Services have let me down more than once, resulting in missed opportunities for financial help or gave me no notification if I owed the school money until I did/do. They sent my financial aid refund to me then three days later contacted me stating they needed it back, that they had made an error sending it to me. I had reached my loan limit with no warning given that the funds weren't available for me to enroll, that I'd pay out of pocket if I continued with my registration. If you decide to attend Rivier University in Nashua, NH then I suggest a special private financial aid provider and a personal accountant.Keitha Shideler

WORST college/university in the state! They care more about the cosmetics and appearance of their campus then they do about the actual education of their students! I have spent waaayyyy to much money here to be treat this unfairly and to get a less than adequate education! I am trying to leave now and not only will they not release my transcripts for me to transfer to a better school but they are trying to make it so I owe them even more money! If you really want to succeed in college and get the education you pay for DO NOT GO TO RIVIER UNIVERSITY!Sam Howell

I graduated from Our Lady of the Elms in 1964, one of 4 Chemistry majors. Afterwards, I worked for the FDA in New York City, the Chemical Abstracts Service in Columbus, OH, and, in 1968, joined the Papal Volunteers for Latin America. I underwent training at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., and at the Catholic University of Puerto Rico in Ponce. In December, 1968, I arrived in Lima, Peru, where I was assigned to research enzymes in fish meal protein at the Catholic University of Peru. Shortly afterwards, I adopted a tiny baby girl, who is a graduate of the University of St. Thomas, in Houston, TX. I've also lived in Belize, became a technical translator and editor, and ran 2 corporate libraries in Houston. In 1989, I earned a TX teaching certificate in Composite Science, and , in 2001, an MEd in Science Curriculum and Instruction. These are just a few of my accomplishments, and I credit my fantastic education and dedicated faculty at the Elms for my successes. Now, at the age of 73, I am a 50-year member of the American Chemical Society, tutor for Houston Community College, as well as privately, and drive the Houston freeways, I've encountered may challenges along the way, but I'm well prepared.Ann Kelley

I transferred to Elms from HCC and was pleasantly surprised by my experience there. I loved that the campus was small and I loved that because of that, each student got more one on one help. The dining hall is beautiful and new, the library is comfortable and the people there are helpful, and the professors are all amazing at what they do. I wish I could have stayed there to continue my education!Rhea Huggins

I think this college is amazing and the most welcoming I am a temp and ever since I started working at elms I have felt nothing but warm welcoming I love the staff they are so bubbly and definitely have great personalities.Michelle Robinson

It's a good 4 year university for commuters and fairly cheap compared to other 4 year universities around the Boston area. I am going into my 4th year now at Salem State and I can say if you don't have a morning class you better leave early for parking because there's simply not enough.Evett Ruiz

I had a wonderful experience during my years at Salem! Professors were bright, enthusiastic, and imparted their knowledge in a style which resulted in valuable tools to use throughout my career. Of most value to me were my courses in law, economics, and psychology.Jodi Paris

You can get a great education here–the faculty are dedicated and there's lot of great opportunities. However, the price continues to skyrocket from when I went here. Do two years first at a community college and save yourself $10000s.Lance Eaton

If you want to live don't go here. Sounds like I'm kidding I'm really not. Fights almost every night assaulted by other students where the campus pd if you even call it that did nothing but blamed me. My ex started to stalk me so they issue a stay away order against me. I was it was her who wouldn't leave. Bar on campus so easy to get drunk underage drinking runs wild. This place should be shut down. Noises cussing ignorant and racist till 3am and they don't enforce the rules. If you want to live don't go here and run away far awayIdentical Frother

Went here for my covid vaccine, everyone here were very helpful and friendly. It was first day of the school year so a lot of students were around, they were friendly, helpful with directions and polite as I found my way to the vaccine area. The school was very clean and organized with convenient parking close to where I needed to be. I felt very safe and secure during my visit and I think it's a good place for parents to send their kids.John Papasodora

Not a place for adults who have a work schedule. Constantly calling, harassing me so much I blocked the councilors number. The councilor is a complete bully and I cannot go to another person because it’s assigned and any attempt to go over her is deflected. I absolutely loathe this school, at least all those I’ve had dealings with in the head office. This place needs shut down or it’s staffin entirely replaced.Elke Styers

I attended the reunion this weekend as a husband. It was an overall pleasurable experience. The campus itself is very nice and meticulously maintained. Bathroom facilities adequate but nothing extraordinary. The BBQ on Saturday afternoon was nice because it was on campus in a very nice area. Music a bit loud for mid afternoon. Food, not great. I really liked the coozie they gave out. The class party Saturday night for the 10 year peeps was fascinating. It was inside a recreation center which seemed like an odd choice given the plethora of really nice areas on campus. The food selection there I thought was good but many in the group strongly disagreed with that sentiment. The tortellini was on point even tho it seemed to light a bit of a fire under my seat if you catch my drift. I was a little disappointed at all events that I had to pay 7$ for a bud light after already purchasing tickets. I will say we popped over to the 5 year reunion and wow, what a treat that event was. Overall it was a nice weekend, BC seemed to do my wife well as she is very smart. Her friends are also very cool. So I would recommend the college. We may send our kids there if my plan to hit the lottery multiple times comes to fruition. Mods for life.Joseph Moran

This review is just the physical campus and has nothing to do with the school's curriculum or getting accepted into the University. That said, this is the most beautiful campus I have ever seen in my life. It was a complete surprise and got me completely off guard. All of the buildings have the same gothic, sandstone color vibe. The campus was spectacularly clean and pristine.Michael Mitchell

Beautiful campus, positive energy from students, close to scenic Chestnut Hill reservoir for jogging and walking ,top notch academics, great experience. My son had truly outstanding professors who helped pave the way for success after college. Formed meaningful friendships that will last a lifetime. We expected a lot from Boston College and it exceeded expectations!shane shammy

The first thing I will say about this school is that the student population is one of the rudest and meanest student populations in the country. Everyone I have met at this place is all about appearing cool and smart, and if you don't go to school here you are looked down upon. The dorms are absolutely terrible here and most buildings are made of concrete. Most state universities are the pride of the state but I don't think people view UMass that way. The school used to have friendly students and a low tuition/fees, now it is the exact opposite. When you go to Umass you are paying for a college experience, your not paying for a quality education. Public schools are a major part of the downfall of society, and this school is a perfect example of a school doing that. Every time I have been on this campus I am not acknowledged and if you don't conform to Umass standards you are an outsider. I understand education is important but the students/staff could at least show some respect to people outside their clique of Umass society. Umass has gotten better in some aspects but in many aspects it is still failing. It is not a open minded campus. I think most people who leave this school are so absorbed into a career mindset that they forget that life is about more than just a career and income. A major problem with universities especially UMass is people choose a very narrow path of education. People should be interested in many different fields of knowledge rather than what their major is. Education continues after leaving a school but Umass acts like it ends when you leave school.Jessie Robinson

Great college and infrastructure. This is one of the largest university in New England and very good for computer science and related fields. pros: Good university with excellent infrastructure and ideal environment for student life. Most of the buildings are new and in good condition. Since there is a large student body, you will find many different kinds of student activities like sports activities and other extra curricular activities. Cons: Since the university is not located near big city, Not all companies come for the career fairs.santhosh kumar

Great school in one of the best college towns anywhere in the country. Great atmosphere, top notch education, and now some amazing new facilities. Proud to be an alum. Plus, as I meet people throughout my life, I just find Umass people to be among the nicest, most grounded, least pretentious, and friendliest people I've ever met. In fact I even married one.Kevin Paolillo

My program was great but am consistently unimpressed by the school's most senior leadership. Fully confirmed when IN CLASS, we were bombarded and demanded (not asked) to leave our room for a meeting… And I give ALL the credit to our instructor on pushing back. It was ten minutes before our class was scheduled to end AND the meeting was to start. The arrogance was proven right then there. Pure annoyance for having to wait while we finished. Paid a lot for my education… you sir, can wait a sec while we wrap up our scheduled time in a classroom. But thematically? Par for the course. A great school limited by such behaviors.N ERB

Nothing but a degree mill. Care more about your tuition than your development as a student. Had my degree audit changed over three times because they couldn’t get it together.Jordana

The quote below is from their web page which In true terms means. if you can't afford us we will still admit you, take what money you have regardless of whether that amount is close to what you will need for appropriate treatment. They may be not for profit but I feel unless you have great monetary resources they are also not for patients. We threw away $50,000.00 for our daughter to be in a bubble for 10 weeks with no real plan for what would happen once she left. She was worse after her stay and it was downhill from there into complete addiction. Had we been warned of the drug problem (we believed it was primarily emotional) we may have avoided another six years of torment. This continues to haunt me and I feel Austen Riggs holds some responsibility in regards to what became of our daughter after her stay. I say shame on us for allowing them to take advantage of us at a crucial time in our lives (I was battling cancer) but shame on them for admitting her knowing full well we did not have the resources to keep her there for an unlimited stay, Imagine saying that limited financial resources is a metaphor for life. What that means is if you can't afford good treatment get used to it because everything in your life will be limited because of your financial shortcomings. And for the record their finance manager used those terms when we spoke. This certainly is what we have faced when trying to get even adequate dual diagnostic treatment. Only the wealthy are entitled to good or superior treatment and even then there are no guarantees. Quote from Austen Riggs "Patients are encouraged to work with their treatment team to design the most cost-effective course of treatment that meets their clinical needs within the resources available. We have learned that the limitation of financial resources is both a reality and a powerful metaphor for other limitations in life. Attention to the practical and emotional consequences of these limitations is often a useful focus for treatment."Sandra Ruland

My 17 month experience at Austen Riggs saved my life. Each staff member, every single staff member, cares about the patient. It is disheartening to read reviews from former patients for whom treatment here was not helpful and I'm truly sorry the experience isn't the same as mine. Treatment at Riggs isn't a one-size-fits-all approach. Each therapist, each team, each patient has his/her/their own style and unique personality. It takes a considerable amount of time to dig in and figure out the where and how we can safely approach each other; this requires the patient to "give in" as much as one is able throughout the process. Sometimes it takes months or even longer. Yes, the cost can be prohibitive. I myself would have stayed longer if possible. The Austen Riggs Center makes clear from their web site and in the interview insurance may not pay. In fact for myself and many of my peers it did not and it was upsetting for us and for staff. The issue with the high cost of mental health care is not the fault of this hospital, but with our health care system. Our insurance carriers are not abiding by the law as it pertains to parity. Please consider demanding better treatment from your insurer. I hope we all continue seeking treatment wherever we can. For me, I continue to thank my team at Riggs, especially Dr. Delgado, Daltrey Turner and the fantastic nurses.Mona O

It has been 6 years since my stay with Austen Riggs. They saved my life. A difficulty encountered for almost all that attend is honesty. I was willing to discuss and finally surrender to my painful past, but only in my final 2 weeks did my alcoholism get discovered. I completed my time at Riggs and then went on to a Rehab for drug/alcohol abuse. I attend AA meetings and go to see a therapist weekly. I am responsible for my personal maintenance and growth, though I utilize others and all available resources. It cost money and lots of it to make the help needed available. For those that feel it is too costly, there are other options available. The great thing about our country is freedom that allows us to choose. I concur that Austen Riggs may not be for everybody, that is why checking out a number of other facilities is crucial. Thank you Austen Riggs, I have a life today and it is a good one. With Gratitude- Tom de ChaunyTom de Chauny

I spent about a year and a half with ACBT to help with my fear of heights and anxiety. I started with one therapist, who ended up leaving the practice; was transferred to another, who I saw twice in person, and then when COVID hit once over Telehealth; and then ultimately was transferred to Dr. Cordier. I never saw Dr. C in person, but he was personable and open, and was able to pick up my sessions where I’d left off with the previous therapist. We continued our sessions via Telehealth almost weekly—barring either emergencies on his end or the need to reschedule for work on mine—and I feel I got to know him and become comfortable with him within that time. Connection and Zoom issues sometimes made our conversations challenging, but Dr. C handled these and other issues with good humor and resilience. I would recommend this practice to anyone who desires help with anxiety or specific phobias, but with the caveat that improvement requires work in between sessions to be effective, so the patient must be willing to do that work. The practice accepted my insurance, so that was helpful, but there was an additional cost for materials, which is explained up front when a patient signs on for therapy.Michele O'Neill

As a teacher during the pandemic, I found myself struggling more and more with anxiety and irrational thinking. I was looking for something different than traditional talk therapy, and I found that here. Dr. C spends a large amount of time teaching the science behind the strategies – and how our brains work. For me, this solid evidence resonates deeply and simply makes sense. Most importantly, the straightforward strategies are easy to implement if you are committed and blend seamlessly into your day to day life. Learning how to catch myself as irrational thoughts and anxiety pop up, and then how to cope with those thoughts and move on has been life changing. I know myself better, I have more time to enjoy life, and “setbacks” that used to truly take over my days are now minor issues that I can manage with confidence and clarity. It’s been a little over a month since I finished working with Dr. C, and I am doing great! His evidence based strategies are here for the long term, and I’m so grateful for it!Gracelyn Swahn

Dr. Tom Cordier has a valuable and effective approach to treating anxiety. I have been to various therapists over the years and while talking about my problems to them helped, I was always left wanting. I would ask them for strategies on how to retrain my brain to react more rationally to situations. All they would do is maybe give me a recommendation on a book to read or a short strategy that worked for a few days but never stuck. Dr. Cordier’s approach gave me exactly what I needed. His sessions and workbook gave me a clear path forward to being more rational, more calm, and to fight those negative voices in my head. Having homework in between sessions helped me to focus on particular skills and get better at them. I was able to ask questions and have him help me apply the new skills to the difficult parts of my life. I am grateful to Dr Tom for giving me the skills to retrain my brain so I can enjoy my life and be present for the people I love.Kate Adams

I've been a full-time student at BGSP for 2 years and I'm anticipating moving on to the doctoral level very shortly. I moved to Boston specifically for their doctoral degree in psychoanalysis, apparently the only one in the country. After my first visit I was surprised how friendly the faculty and staff were which confirmed my decision to attend. They even assigned me a student mentor who was a huge help in my adjustment to the school and the new area. I have found the classes to be challenging and rewarding in ways I hadn't experienced in my previous graduate school. Of course there have been some frustrations but nothing I hadn't dealt with before. I've found that the education at BGSP is specialized in training you not only to become a professional therapist but also a healthy person, and those match my own personal goals and values.Kurt Fabian

When I moved to Boston, I knew I wanted to go to grad school, but there were so many choices and I was totally overwhelmed! I found Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis online, and they offered a variety of programs to supplement my psychology undergrad. When I went for my offical campus visit, I was pleasantly surpised at the level of attention I got from the faculty and staff. I'm looking forward to starting my first semester in the Spring, and especially excited about the small class sizes so I can get one-on-one time with my professors.Keri Yednak

Dr. Jennifer D. Lish has been a revered colleague since we worked at Columbia University in the late 1980's. She has expertise in the ethics and legal considerations of private practice, and is a highly skilled diagnostician of children, adolescents and adults. Dr. Lish is an expert in evidence-based Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for anxiety disorders, including the treatment e.g. of Panic disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive disorder, Hoarding, and Social Anxiety, as well as being a skilled therapist for the treatment of Depression. In addition, Dr. Lish also treats complicated disorders of childhood, including Selective Mutism and Tourette’s syndrome. She has provided expert supervision and consultation to me for over 20 years, and I have referred patients to her on a number of occasions. Finally, Dr. Lish is warm and responsive, and provides clinical services in a sensitive and caring manner. I highly recommend her professional services.Laura Lambert

I have had a collegial relationship with Dr. Lish for over 20 years. Her remarkable dedication to her profession and her rare abilities as a therapist continue to impress me. She is able to create a well-considered course of treatment, based on her incisive diagnostic skills and extensive knowledge base, and she clearly communicates to patients how a cognitive behavioral approach can eliminate debilitating symptoms. Her empathy and confidence encourage the optimism and level of trust needed in a productive and beneficial treatment. I believe that the person who consults Dr. Lish can not have found a more competent clinician.Jacqueline Cohen

The most amazing psychologist ever. I thought my panic attacks would cause me to lose my job. I thought I would lose my career. I started avoiding a lot of things. She literally helped me get back to work in the matter of a couple of months. She is so understanding, informative, nonjudgmental, and fun. I recommend her 100% she is the real deal. If you go through therapists and psychologists without progress or are not able to be on the same page, request to be seen by Dr. Lish. She really truly is amazing and so so so good at her job.Katie Bravo

I used to go here periodically before they were taken over by Mass College of Pharmacy and it was great. Now, can't even get a live person when calling for an appointment. Either they don't call back or they call back and leave a useless message. Could not understand how a tool of Big Pharma could take over a natural and ancient art of healing…. except to suppress the natural and ancient art of healing because they want you to take drugs instead.Terry P

I had a friend go here for school so I went to the student intern acupuncture clinic to help with some digestive issues. I liked the experience overall and had a significant reduction in symptoms over 3 treatments. The place is pretty affordable as well so I'd recommend if you were on a budget, but you are working with students as opposed to longer term practitioners so that should be kept in mind.Deven Sinclaire

I had wonderful experience in NESA- MCPHS , The faculty are very professional. Everyone is nice and helpful I think We have the best clinic set up for students To practice! Thank You!Linlin Long

Leaves of Change Counseling is a great place to work! This has been my first job in many years, and the team has been nothing but amazing to work with! Their patience and understanding have helped guide me to succeeding in my various roles, and I couldn’t ask for better coworkers. I look forward to joining the clinical team in the near future as I continue working toward my MSW degree. This organization has been committed to my growth, and I know I wouldn’t be where I am today without them.Mako Quinones

I have been a client here at LoC for a little two months now and have had a great experience ever since my first session. The transitional period was super easy, and the therapist I currently work with is absolutely incredible. I highly recommend LoC to anyone (especially those who are attending college near the Pioneer Valley)!charles pisaturo

Queer positive therapy for the whole family! Doing couples therapy and individual for my child and the whole experience has been great. From administrative issues to the therapists!Fabienne Rouzeau Valdes

I studied at Amherst College (Williams's "sister" college) while I was attending Hampshire College in the Five College Consortium down in the Amherst/Northampton area. Although I wasn't particularly fond of taking classes (nor of hanging out socially) at Amherst, I did it to propel myself into grad school at the Ivy League level — I "worked" the consortium's "system." 🤣 I actually did give Williams a look back when I was initially applying to colleges, and I liked Williams more than I liked Amherst (Amherst was a VERY "preppy & upper crusty future yuppie of America" kind of campus): Williams was a little quirkier in it's campus culture and was more artistic than Amherst was, and it's campus was FAR more interesting. Williamstown itself is a beautiful, charming college town (though not nearly as interesting as the Amherst/Northampton area is) and The Berkshires are really a STUNNING backdrop to the campus. I think if you had put Hampshire in the Berkshires, (where Williams is) you would have had my ultimate "dream" college, although you would lose all the combined academic strengths and resources of the consortium. 👍 As a Theater student, the Williamstown Theater 🎭 Festival was also a HUGE salient reason for me to consider attending Williams. In the end, I did not even end up applying to Williams, as I was pretty confident that I would NOT get in there. Williams was also a little too: "traditional" a college for me in both the social/academic senses as well. Williams (and Williamstown) were both a little isolated for me though (I preferred the Five Colleges & the Amherst/Northampton area which was a little less "remote") but I've visited Williamstown multiple times, and spent a GREAT DEAL of time ⛷️🏂in the Berkshires themselves. I also had applied to MCLA in North Adams as one of my "safety" colleges, so I was interested in the possibility of attending college in the area at any rate. The Summer after I graduated from Hampshire (I'd been living in downtown Northampton) I had the fortunate opportunity to work as an intern for the Williamstown Theater 🎭 Festival. This was a GREAT opportunity (and it looked good for my academic resume as I was about to start grad school in the Fall) and I THOROUGHLY enjoyed the experience. Williams does really have FANTASTIC theater facilities, and the Festival itselfl is a VERY cultural and vital part of Williamstown's reputation as a summer theater destination.Ben Schaeffer

Williams College — as the second oldest institution of higher education in the state of Massachusetts right after Harvard — is one of the best Liberal Arts colleges not just in beauty, but academic content as well. From the President's House to the Sawyer Library, the stone and brick structures on campus stands out against the backset hills; Williams' prestigious reputation as one of the best liberal arts colleges in the country is most definitely there for a reason.Max Banach

Amazing place where you can get the best education ever. Great professional teachers, great relationship between teachers and students. It’s look like a huge friendly family. They help each other. Nice weather also. Every building is unique. I will miss a lot this place, as this year my daughter is graduated. I hope we will see you guys soon. Keep it up !!! 🙌Irina Tishena

I just completed CBT with Dr. Cordier and can honestly say that learning Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is well worth it. Not only did I learn how my diagnosis affected multiple facets of my life, but I learned how to manage it in order to live my life to the fullest. Thank you Dr. Cordier and team for all of your hard work and attentiveness. Using CBT in my day-to-day life has become second nature to me and I can’t imagine my life without it.Ashley Tamiso

Dr. Thomas is THE BEST that you will find! She is patient. She is understanding. She is a wealth of knowledge and I appreciate her so very much! I initially went in her office and I felt like a lost cause. As time progressed, I left her office feeling confident and in control of my life, my thoughts and my way of responding! I am thankful everyday for all she has taught me and all the I-CBT has given me!Alysia McDowell

The I-CBT treatment was helpful for me, and helped me start improving my mental health. I worked with Nikki, and she is very knowledgeable and has helped me so much over the past couple of months that I have been in the program.Izabella Korczak

Our family has had a very less than favorable experience with WPI. Certainly there are many positives and for most people this will probably be the case but in our case the negatives vastly outweigh the benefits. The quality of education is very good however grueling, with blatant disregard for mental health and stability. The end result and overall education received definitely exceeds that of many educational institutions. The students however have a very egotistical and elitist attitude both regards to those of non technical professions as well as other educational institutions at large. If you choose to not participate in this mentality you're definitely someone ostracized and looked down upon yourself. There is also a blatant disregard for the law and practices of their own policies with regard to protection to students rights. When your legal rights or your rights according to their own policies is infringed upon and enforcing them or protecting them would somehow negatively impact the school or their faculty every attempt to skirt or disregard them is attempted. I have seen in multiple circumstances this occurred to a negative end result for the actual student. Typically the only way around this is to have enough money to pay in fight the school to make it not worth their while. Those without the ability to do so face consequences that are oftentimes life-altering and the school pays no heed to this. You essentially sign yourself up for completely independent arbitration by going here and they take full advantage of this should it be necessary to protect their own reputation or revenue stream. The rate at which their development has progressed and expansion of administrative positions is also a sign of their lack of frugality and the breadth of their profit margin as opposed to consideration for the cost of the student or their family. The school could be much better it's the overall experience was improved upon by focusing on customer service, student experience, and not the kind from simply more development but through resources and protections that allow you as a customer to receive what you're paying for.Joseph

High quality education and the project-based curriculum really adds to your resume and provides much opportunity to study abroad. I chose a project site at NASA's Johnson Space Center for my MQP. How many undergrads get the chance to work at NASA? Not many. I had friends who went to project sites in Italy, Thailand, etc. I have also attended the University of Florida and Clemson University (for 2 graduate degrees) and would rate WPI on par with UF as fantastic experiences, and above Clemson. There are certainly trade-offs between large and small universities, with larger universities typically able to offer many more opportunities (greater course selection, greater selection of minors/concentrations/certificate programs to enhance your degree, sports, clubs, study-abroads, career fairs with heavy-hitting employers) and WPI makes up for its diminutive size with a strong emphasis on enhancing student life and opportunities that you won't find elsewhere like their project sites around the globe. Part of the reason WPI costs what it does is because of the value added to the student experience. Clemson, in contrast, offers what you would expect for its size- noticeably less than both WPI and UF. If a student simply wants to take classes and graduate doing the bare minimum, WPI would be wasted on them. But if you really want to make the most of your 4 years of undergrad, WPI offers a lot.Stacey Dolan

WPI the approach to instruction is to be close to the material so that students can apply it in real life applications. The student body was thoughtful and thankfully the hype associated with higher education and technical areas of mastery was not found. People are straightforward and honest here. I did not continue after freshman year because I had a low thyroid condition and really was not prepared to speed through the concepts presented to me at the time. My energy level has increased now. I have not given up on myself, however, I intend to learn at my own pace. I appreciate the friendships I was able to make here and being treated fairly and objectively. I was more suited for some world travel and personal discovery exploration rather than starting at WPI so soon after high school. Too many options for one lifetime. I was glad I went here.Kelly Moy