Psychotherapy for Adults

Massachusetts, New York, Montana & Vermont

An Integrative Approach to Psychotherapy

As a licensed psychologist providing psychotherapy in Massachusetts, New York, Montana, and Vermont, I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic stress, burnout, chronic pain, illness, and life transitions. My approach integrates psychodynamic psychotherapy, somatic (mind-body) therapy, attachment-based treatment, and mindfulness-based interventions to support meaningful, lasting change.

I offer secure virtual therapy across all four states, as well as in-person sessions in The Berkshires, based on availability.

About my psychological approach

Psychological distress does not exist only in thought—it is expressed through the nervous system, relational patterns, and the body. My work integrates:

  • Psychodynamic and attachment-based therapy

  • Somatic psychotherapy (including Focusing and Hakomi)

  • Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

  • Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC)

  • Interpersonal neurobiology

This integrative model supports emotional regulation, nervous system stabilization, and deeper insight into recurring patterns. Rather than focusing solely on symptom reduction, therapy addresses the underlying emotional and physiological processes that sustain anxiety, depression, trauma responses, and stress-related illness.

This work is particularly beneficial for individuals experiencing:

  • Chronic stress and burnout

  • Trauma and developmental wounding

  • Autoimmune conditions or chronic pain

  • Somatic symptoms and medically unexplained illness

  • Relational instability or attachment injuries

Psychotherapy for Chronic Illness & Mind-Body Conditions

Many individuals living with chronic illness or autoimmune disorders experience not only physical symptoms but also emotional strain, grief, and identity disruption. Mind-body psychotherapy can help address stress physiology, nervous system dysregulation, and the psychological burden of ongoing health challenges.

Treatment is collaborative and grounded in psychological science, not alternative medicine. The aim is regulation, integration, and improved resilience.

Multicultural & Identity-Informed Therapy

I maintain a culturally responsive psychotherapy practice informed by multicultural counseling theory and cross-cultural psychology. I work with clients navigating:

  • Bicultural or multicultural identity

  • Professional and systemic stressors

  • Cultural grief and belonging

  • Complex identity transitions

Online Therapy in MA, NY, VT & MT

I provide secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth psychotherapy for adults in:

Massachusetts — including Boston, Cambridge, Northampton, and the Berkshires
New York — including New York City, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Long Island, Albany, and the Hudson Valley
Vermont — including Burlington, Montpelier, Brattleboro, and rural communities
Montana — including Bozeman, Big Sky, Missoula, Billings, and Helena

Telehealth therapy offers consistent, accessible care while maintaining depth and clinical integrity.

Mental Health Conditions Treated

I provide psychotherapy for:

  • Anxiety Disorders

    Generalized anxiety, social anxiety, performance anxiety, and chronic worry

  • Depression & Mood Disorders
    Low mood, loss of motivation, existential depression, and meaning-related distress

  • Trauma & PTSD
    Developmental trauma, attachment trauma, emotional dysregulation, and post-traumatic stress

  • Chronic Stress & Burnout
    Professional exhaustion, decision fatigue, caregiver strain

  • Grief & Loss
    Bereavement, complicated grief, anticipatory loss

  • Life Transitions
    Career changes, relationship shifts, aging, retirement, identity transitions

  • Mind-Body & Psychosomatic Conditions
    Chronic pain, autoimmune illness, stress-related physical symptoms

  • Relational Difficulties
    Intimacy challenges, vulnerability blocks, codependency, conflict avoidance

  • Spiritual & Existential Concerns
    Loss of purpose, identity shifts, spiritual questioning

  • Professional Identity & Leadership Stress
    Perfectionism, imposter syndrome, moral distress, high-responsibility roles

A Depth-Oriented Process

Psychotherapy is collaborative and paced to support integration rather than rapid symptom suppression. Sessions emphasize insight, nervous system regulation, and the cultivation of internal stability. Over time, clients experience improved emotional clarity, relational coherence, and psychological resilience.

Reach out today to learn more about my practice.

  • Individual adult psychotherapy

  • Anxiety concerns

  • Stress management and burnout

  • Depression and mood disorders

  • Emotion regulation

  • Chronic pain, insomnia, and medical challenges

  • Spirituality and self-growth

  • Self-esteem concerns

  • Transitions, life challenges, and coping skills

  • Mindfulness training, MBSR, self-care, and well-being

Clinical Expertise

  • Psychosomatic Medicine

  • Trauma and PTSD

  • Identity concerns

  • Codependency concerns

  • Attachment difficulties and family of origin issues

  • Grief, bereavement, and loss

  • Mindfulness expertise for business and organizations

  • Health care professionals, burnout prevention

  • Men's issues

  • Professional supervision, college students, and career

John Christopher licensed psychologist New York City, The Berkshires Massachusetts, Vermont, Bozeman Montana

About Dr. John Christopher

Before entering full-time private practice, Dr. John Christopher served as a professor for over two decades at Dartmouth College, the University of Washington, Montana State University, and the University of Guam. His academic work focused on theoretical psychology, contemplative studies, ethics, and cultural perspectives on human development.

Dr. Christopher is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA) and served as President of the Society of Theoretical and Philosophical Psychology (APA Division 24). He is also a Fellow of the Mind & Life Institute and was a founding member of its Ethics, Education, and Human Development Initiative, contributing to the development of curriculum aligned with the Dalai Lama’s vision for ethics education in schools.

He is a licensed psychologist in Montana, Massachusetts, Vermont, and New York.

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