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 distressTrauma & PTSD
Developmental trauma, attachment trauma, emotional dysregulation, and post-traumatic stressChronic Stress & Burnout
Professional exhaustion, decision fatigue, caregiver strainGrief & Loss
Bereavement, complicated grief, anticipatory lossLife Transitions
Career changes, relationship shifts, aging, retirement, identity transitionsMind-Body & Psychosomatic Conditions
Chronic pain, autoimmune illness, stress-related physical symptomsRelational Difficulties
Intimacy challenges, vulnerability blocks, codependency, conflict avoidanceSpiritual & Existential Concerns
Loss of purpose, identity shifts, spiritual questioningProfessional 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
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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