About Me
Colette Potts, Licensed Couples and Family Therapist
Specializing in working with the Harvard and MIT communities
Therapy with Me
I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) specializing in working with couples. My approach is a hopeful one, with a focus on looking forward to your desired outcome (whatever that outcome might be). If you’ve done couples counseling before and it hasn’t worked, expect this to feel different.
I specialize in brief treatment, which means I will not become the third wheel in your relationship, and you will not be in therapy on a long-term basis. Counseling is meant to work, which means you should feel a difference soon after starting. If you feel stuck in your relationship, make the decision to do something different.
My Education
- Masters of Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education
- Masters of Marriage and Family Therapy, University of Massachusetts-Boston
Certifications
- Family-Focused Treatment
- Trauma-Focused CBT
- Gottman Training, Level 1
- Brief, Solution-Focused Therapy for Couples
Other Roles and Experience
- Adjunct Professor, Department of Psychology, Suffolk University
- Published author, Love First: A Children’s Ministry for the Whole Church
- Chaplain, Common Ground Pilgrimages
What therapy model do you use?
I’m trained in a variety of models, all in pursuit of finding one that could work for every couple. I’ve learned over the years that each couple is different in terms of what works for them, how they work best, and what is most effective. Chances are good that I’ll use a combination of whatever models I think will be best for you and your partner.
Where and how do we meet?
I meet with couples exclusively via Telehealth, so you can meet with me anywhere. And you and your partner do not necessarily have to be in the same place (though I always recommend it to start).
Are we ‘beyond saving’?
I get this question ALL THE TIME. And in almost all cases, the couple is nowhere near ‘beyond saving.’ It’s normal to feel despair after trying again and again to fix it yourself. If you’ve lost hope, you’re in the right place. Let’s do something different than you’ve been doing.
Contact Me
To schedule a brief phone consultation, please use the form below or call (857) 763-2865.