
Brandon Kirkwood
(He/Him/His)
Psychologist
Therapy for high-achievers ready to feel more connected, grounded, and fully themselves.
You might seem like you’re holding it all together, but inside feel overwhelmed or disconnected. High-achieving students and professionals often carry the weight of expectations from family, culture and society. It can leave you feeling exhausted, unsure of yourself, and disconnected from your own needs. I create space for BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, neurodiverse, and other historically marginalized clients to slow down and be known, accepted, and supported as their full selves. I help clients navigate complex trauma, relationship stress, burnout, imposter syndrome, and identity questions. I’m supportive and straightforward, helping you stay grounded while working through what’s hard. You don’t have to do this alone. Together, we’ll build insight, self-trust, and meaningful change. Working with me means having a steady, affirming space where you can be real, ask hard questions, and grow at your own pace. Visit my website or reach out with questions. I would be honored to support you in this work. I provide therapy through Intersect Clinical Services, a preferred provider for Boston-area students. We accept UHC StudentResources and Aetna Student Health with minimal or no out-of-pocket costs
Practice hours (EDT)
Accepts new patients after hospitalization for
- Substance use
- Self-harming behavior
- Severe emotional stress or trauma
- Eating disorders
- Escalating reckless or impulsive behavior
Adjusts scheduling to accommodate new clients after their hospitalization.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Academic Concerns
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism
- Burnout
- Career
- Childhood Abuse
- College and School Placement
- Conflict Resolution
- Depression
- Financial Concerns
- Gender Identity
- Grief and Loss
- Immigration/Acculturation
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Peer Difficulties
- Perfectionism
- Performance Anxiety
- Personal Growth
- Polyamorous relationship
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Racial Identity
- Racial/Cultural Oppression or Trauma
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Sexual Identity
- Social Anxiety
- Spiritual/Religious Concerns
- Trauma
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Special groups
- Athletes
- Body positivity
- Immigrants
- Neurodivergent people
- People of color
- People who are bisexual
- People who identify as gay
- People who identify as lesbian
- People who identify as non-binary
- People who identify as queer
- Professional Healthcare Providers
- Transgender
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Attachment-Based Therapies
- Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
- Eclectic Approaches
- Feminist Therapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Process-Oriented Psychology
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Coaching
- Relational Psychotherapy
- Interpersonal Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Remote options
- Voice
- Video
Payment options
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – Massachusetts
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Massachusetts
- Harvard Pilgrim Health – Massachusetts
- In-network insurance
- Out-of-network insurance
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- Out-of-pocket
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Health Savings Account
- Zelle
Credentials
Licenses
Psychologist
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, Massachusetts
Education
Antioch New England Unversity
PsyD (Doctor of Psychology), 2023
Publications
The Impact of Poorly Facilitated Anti-racist Conversations
2023, OHIO Link TDF
Explores how poorly facilitated anti-racist conversations impact students of color’s emotional and physical wellbeing in predominantly White grad programs
See publication