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Heather Thompson-Brenner, Ph.D.

Psychologist, Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology
Heather Thompson-Brenner, Ph.D.
Accepting clients Last Updated 1 days ago

Heather Thompson-Brenner, Ph.D., is a Harvard-trained clinical psychologist and researcher in psychotherapy outcome. She uses the therapeutic methods that are best supported by research, in a warm, supportive environment. She has specialized training in exposure and response prevention (ERP), cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), psychodynamic psychotherapy, and narrative therapy. Intensive, short-term, and long-term options are available. Her specialties include anxiety disorders, eating disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorders, along with academic, relationship, and family issues. She frequently work with students, academics, and writers from Harvard, Boston University, Tufts, Northeastern, Lesley, and elsewhere.


Specialties

Anxiety Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) College adjustment Depression Eating Disorders Emotional Regulation Existential Challenges / Crises Family Conflict Identity Development Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) Personality Disorders Phobias Pregnancy and Postpartum Relationship Issues Sexual Health Sexuality Stress from Academics

In-Network Insurance Plans

Heather Thompson-Brenner, Ph.D. is not an in-network provider for any insurance plans. Some insurance plans have out-of-network benefits that cover part of the cost of these visits.
Paperwork:

I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.

Claim Submission:

I will complete and submit paperwork on your behalf for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.

NPI Number

1528478641

Rates

First session --
Ongoing sessions $350

Locations

1753 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 276-7766
Map of provider office locations

Practice Hours

Monday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Thursday --
Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday --
Sunday --

Treatment Approaches

Body positivity Client-Centered / Rogerian Therapy (CCT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Compassion Focused Culturally Sensitive Eclectic Emotionally Focused Therapy Emotion-focused therapy Existential Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Exposure Therapy Feminist Health at Every Size Insight Therapy Integrative Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) Mentalization Based Treatment (MBT) Narrative Psychodynamic Relational

Age Groups

Preteens (11-12) Adolescents (13-17) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64) Seniors (65+)

Communities

LGBQ+

Meeting Options

Video sessions available
In-person sessions available

Qualifications

  • Years in Practice: 20
  • License(s): MA-PSY8783

More About Me

  • Languages Spoken: English
  • Race(s): White
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