Hannah Ashe
Hannah Ashe, LCSW comes to this work with an MSW from Boston College, a BS from Lesley University in Expressive Art Therapy, and a background in community organizing. She has experience working with adolescents and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, gender and sexuality exploration, and relationship struggles. She also sees couples who are looking for support in managing conflict, communication, and expansive relationship structures like polyamory and non-monogamy. She believes the therapeutic relationship is a powerful container for personal growth and change.
Camden Bauchner
Camden Bauchner, LCSW, received his Master of Social Work at Boston College and provides psychodynamic individual and couples therapy as a postgraduate fellow at the Psychotherapy Institute of Back Bay (PIBB). Prior to joining PIBB, he worked in a variety of inpatient and outpatient programs providing psychotherapy and other services to adults experiencing psychosis, mood disorders, trauma, anxiety, and depression. Cam employs a flexible and adaptive approach that carefully considers the specific needs and desires of each client. He is committed to collaborating with clients to create a therapeutic space that fosters warmth, compassion, and awareness in order to help clients feel more empowered in their day-to-day lives.
Meghan Carroll
Meghan Carroll, LCSW received her MSW at Boston College and provides individual and couples therapy as a postgraduate fellow at the Psychotherapy Institute of Back Bay (PIBB). Prior to joining PIBB, she has worked in residential and outpatient settings with adults facing a variety of psychological conditions including eating disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma, borderline personality disorder, and relationship issues.
Lisa Gyuro
Lisa Gyuro, LCSW, completed her MSW at Boston College. She provides psychodynamic therapy to individuals and couples as a postgraduate fellow at the Psychotherapy Institute of Back Bay (PIBB). In addition to her role at PIBB, she works as an outpatient therapist at Arbour Counseling Services, providing psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families in a community mental health setting. She also contributed to research on broadening the understanding and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder to be more inclusive of the needs of marginalized groups, including survivors of sexual violence and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Alanah Hall
Alanah Hall, LCSW, completed her MSW and MPH at the University of Michigan and provides individual and couples therapy as a postgraduate fellow at the Psychotherapy Institute of Back Bay (PIBB). Alanah has experience providing outpatient psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults for a variety of challenges including anxiety, depression, and trauma. Alanah aims to support her patients in better understanding themselves as well as in navigating life transitions and complex relationship dynamics. In addition to her work at PIBB, Alanah is completing a fellowship at HRS in Wellesley Hills providing psychodynamic psychotherapy to children and adolescents in a community health setting. Alanah has also contributed to research on prenatal development, women’s reproductive health, and social and economic policies.
Julie Kokot
Julie Kokot (she/her), LCSW provides psychotherapy for young adults, adults, and couples. She specializes in supporting clients navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Her approach is grounded in psychodynamic, relational, and person-centered therapy, with a focus on creating a trusting, collaborative space where clients feel supported and challenged to grow. Julie helps clients build self-awareness, develop healthier communication, and create more fulfilling relationships while feeling more connected to themselves and empowered in their daily lives.
Daniel Lu
Daniel Lu, LCSW, received their MSW from Boston College and provides psychodynamic individual and couples therapy as a postgraduate fellow at the Psychotherapy Institute of Back Bay (PIBB). Prior to joining PIBB, he worked in outpatient and crisis counseling programs in community and higher education settings. Daniel has contributed to clinical research on PTSD, specifically related improving the flexibility of structured treatments and understanding links between PTSD and moral injury. He works with adults experiencing a range of psychological challenges, including those navigating conflicting cultural expectations, processing trauma, and managing ADHD. Daniel provides therapy in both English and Mandarin Chinese.
Maya Mokady
Maya Mokady, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker providing individual and couples therapy as a postgraduate fellow at the Psychotherapy Institute of Back Bay (PIBB). She earned her MSW from Boston College and has clinical experience across inpatient, partial hospitalization, and respite care settings. Maya strives to create a safe and welcoming space where clients feel supported in deepening their understanding of themselves, their relationships, and the experiences that have shaped them. She welcomes individuals and couples with a wide range of concerns with a particular interest in supporting those navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, complex family dynamics, perfectionism, and low self-esteem. Maya brings a multicultural perspective to her work and is fluent in both English and Hebrew.
Kristen Popper
Kristen Popper, LCSW, completed her MSW at New York University and provides individual and couples psychotherapy at the Psychotherapy Institute of Back Bay (PIBB). Prior to completing three years of post-graduate training at PIBB, she worked in hospital and outpatient settings with adults of all ages facing a variety of challenges including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, and chronic physical illness. Kristen also trained as a Fellow at the Boston Institute for Psychotherapy.
Rachel Wiggs
Rachel Wiggs, LCSW, works with individuals and couples navigating anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma, grief, and life transitions. Having worked with clients from childhood through adulthood, she values understanding each person’s experiences within their unique context. Rachel strives to create a space grounded in warmth, authenticity, and collaboration, where clients feel respected, understood, and free to explore both the challenges that bring them to therapy and the strengths they already possess.