Community Therapy

Exterior photo of Usdan Student Center
Usdan Student Center, a Community Therapy location.
Exterior photo of Heller School entrance
The Heller School, a Community Therapy location.
Exterior photo of Brandeis International Business School
Brandeis International Business School, a Community Therapy location.
Exterior photo of Gosman
Gosman Sports and Convocation Center, a Community Therapy location.

Purpose

BCC Community Therapists provide free, confidential, individual mental health services at locations around campus. The Community Therapy program aims to increase accessibility to mental health services, reduce stigma, and support the Brandeis community.

To schedule an appointment with one of our community therapists, please contact the front desk or click on the direct contact links provided below. We strongly encourage scheduling 24 hours in advance to ensure logistical coordination.

Athletics

Julia Horvitz, LICSW
Julia Horvitz, LICSW
Community Therapist
Gosman 2nd Floor
Mondays 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., Tuesdays 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Pronouns: she/her/hers

Julia offers support to student athletes balancing expectations of athletic and academic life along with other external and/or internal stressors including, but not limited to: worry or over thinking, change in mood, supporting peers in distress, team dynamics, injury recovery, social and family relationships, communication strategies and boundary development as some examples.

Individual and team group sessions are available.

To schedule a session, visit  Julia's calendar or email Julia. In person or on zoom available.

Gender and Sexuality Center

Sarah Reilly
Sarah Reilly, LICSW
Community Therapist
Gender and Sexuality Center, Usdan
Office Hours: Wednesdays 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.; Thursdays 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Pronouns: they/she

Reilly is a licensed clinical social worker dedicated to supporting LGBTQIA2S+ students as they navigate the complexities of academic life and personal challenges. Community therapy is a welcoming space where you can discuss concerns such as identity development, interpersonal skills, social relationships, and stress management. As a queer clinician passionate about advancing LGBT+ health equity, Reilly is here to help students explore affirming resources available both on and off-campus to meet their needs and goals. Whether through counseling or referrals and resource sharing, they are ready to assist students in finding the support that best serves them. 

To schedule a session, please visit Reilly's Gender & Sexuality Center calendar or send them an email.

Graduate Students

Roxann Mascoll, LICSW
Roxann Mascoll, LICSW
Community Therapist
Heller, Thursdays 2-7 p.m.
Pronouns: she/her/hers

Roxann identifies as a Black Nuyorican. Her professional interests include relational therapy, trauma-focused family dynamics, and she is an empathic clinician. Roxann’s interests are counting how many times someone sings the "Roxann" song (The Police/UTFO). She loves working to improve her health and mental wellness. She is an avid Caribbean cruiser. 

To schedule a session, please visit Roxann's Calendar or send an email.

Wenhui Yang
Wenhui Yang, LMHC
Community Therapist
School of Business and Economics, 128E
Hours: Mondays 3-6 p.m.; Thursdays 3-5 p.m.
Pronouns: she/her/hers

Wenhui is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who obtained her master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Northeastern University. She has worked with individuals through lifespan in various settings, including outpatient, urgent care, emergency services and college settings. Wenhui’s professional interest is working with AAPIs and International Students. Her treatment modality involves offering space to grow awareness around triggers, impacts and further identify one’s needs and resources to stay regulated. She believes in empowering students to practice acceptance and build self-agencies.

Outside of work, Wenhui enjoys creative crafting and practices being present to notice things that promote positive energy in the moment and maintains a sense of humor.

To schedule a session, visit Wenhui's calendar

Hillel

Julia Horvitz, LICSW
Julia Horvitz, LICSW
Community Therapist
Fridays 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Pronouns: she/her/hers

Julia offers support to Jewish identifying students from diverse backgrounds as well as students of all backgrounds and faith.  Julia will be supporting students meeting with them 1:1 in a confidential space to help support students in managing their academic, social and personal lives along with external and internal stressors. Examples of external and/or internal stressors include, but not limited to: worry or over thinking, change in mood, social and family relationships, identity exploration, grief/loss, communication strategies and boundary development as some examples.

To schedule a session, visit  Julia's calendar or email Julia. In person or on zoom available.

Student Support Services Program

At this Community Therapy location,  Ndia and Santi provide community therapy sessions to students in Brandeis' Student Support Services Program.   SSSP students can visit Ndia and Santi's calendars to schedule a session.  All other students who are interested in meeting with Ndia or Santi can call BCC at 781-736-3730 to schedule an appointment.

Ndia Olivier
Ndia Olivier, LICSW
Community Therapist
Student Support Services Program Lab
Office Hours: Wednesdays 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Pronouns: she/her/hers

Ndia(EnDeeAh) is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with a Master’s degree in Social Work from Salem State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the College of the Holy Cross. Before joining the BCC, Ndia worked in various settings including schools, health centers, and telehealth platforms focused on mental health. Her professional interests encompass anxiety, depression, identity, self-esteem, life transitions, trauma, and advocating for mental health access in marginalized communities. Ndia is passionate about access to mental health support for everyone with an emphasis on connecting with individuals from diverse backgrounds where therapy could be more taboo. She is dedicated to creating a warm environment for all who enter her space.

In her free time, Ndia enjoys binge-watching TV shows, traveling, spending time with family & friends, taking naps, and listening to 90s-2000s R&B

To schedule a session, please visit Ndia's Calendar or send her an Email

Santiago Thompson
Santiago Thompson, LICSW
Staff Therapist
Student Support Services Program Lab
Office Hours: Thursdays 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Pronouns: he/him/his

Santiago is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker having earned his MSW from Boston University and his BA in Psychology from the University of Chicago. Before joining the BCC, he worked in community mental health serving adults living with serious mental illness and substance use disorders. Santiago specializes in offering trauma-informed and culturally responsive care for individuals navigating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, and substance misuse. In addition to his clinical work, he teaches a racial justice course at Boston University’s School of Social Work and is passionate about exploring the impact of racialized systems on individual experiences. In his free time, Santiago loves reading dystopian YA, cooking Puerto Rican food, and listening to all kinds of music—except country.

To schedule a session, visit Santi's calendar