Brad Schutzer
Massachusetts, New Jersey
Accepting Online
Quincy
Not Accepting In-person
Updated June 4, 2023
Brad Schutzer
Zencare Vetted
Specialties & Expertise
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Interpersonal relationships
- Life transitions
- Self-esteem
- Work stress
- College mental health
Professional statement
Brad Schutzer is a counselor in Quincy, MA with expertise in working with both children and adults on topics such as anxiety, depression, and stressors related to school and work. With nearly a decade of clinical experience working with clients of various backgrounds, Brad is dedicated to helping clients develop actionable strategies to overcome their challenges. He uses evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to empower clients to remove negative thinking and focus on important values and goals. He also incorporates play therapy in his work with children.
Brad sees children as young as 6 years old for topics such as emotional development, school avoidance, interpersonal issues, oppositional behaviors, and educational stress. Among adolescents and teenagers, he sees a lot of self-esteem issues and challenges during the transition into adulthood. With adults, Brad works with clients on managing family stress, occupational issues, and relationship problems.
Prior to opening his private practice, Brad worked at Community Resources for Justice and Strattus Mental Health Clinic. His goal is to create a safe space for clients feel comfortable and supported to realize growth and progress.
Specialties
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing through hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Interpersonal relationships - Developing effective interpersonal skills in relationships with partners, families, and co-workers; using healthy methods of communication to convey needs and respond to others
Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
Self-esteem - Cultivating self-compassion, assertiveness, and confidence; developing ways to reduce suffering, anxiety, social withdrawal, and self-neglect
Work stress - Managing overwhelming stress and expectations; increasing effective ways of restoring and maintaining emotional stability and health; addressing challenging relationships with coworkers and bosses
College mental health - Support navigating school-related expectations and stress; addressing difficulties in making life decisions
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Teenagers (13-18)
- Young adults (18-24)
Insurance
- AllWays Health Partners (formerly Neighborhood Health) (in-network in MA, NJ)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (in-network in MA)
- Boston College Student Health Insurance (UnitedHealthcare) (in-network in MA)
- Cigna (in-network in MA, NJ)
- Harvard Pilgrim (in-network in MA, NJ)
- Tufts Health Plan (Commercial Plans, not via Mass Health or Navigator) (in-network in MA, NJ)
- United Healthcare (in-network in MA, NJ)
- United Healthcare Student Health Plan (in-network in MA, NJ)
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions: $150 (55min)
- Initial session: $150 (55min)
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Payment options
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
- Every other week
Location(s)
Online Sessions (Massachusetts)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
- Morning (Before 10am)
- Daytime (10am - 1pm)
- Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
- Evening (After 5pm)
- Weekends
Regular Hours
- Mon 12:00pm-7:00pm
- Tue 12:00pm-7:00pm
- Wed 12:00pm-7:00pm
- Thu 12:00pm-7:00pm
- Fri 8:00am-4:00pm
- Sat Closed
- Sun Closed
Quincy practice
1359 Hancock Street,
Suite 9,
Quincy, Massachusetts 02169
Not accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
- Morning (Before 10am)
- Daytime (10am - 1pm)
- Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
- Evening (After 5pm)
- Weekends
Regular Hours
- Mon Please inquire about hours
- Tue Please inquire about hours
- Wed Please inquire about hours
- Thu Please inquire about hours
- Fri Please inquire about hours
- Sat Please inquire about hours
- Sun Please inquire about hours
Online Sessions (New Jersey)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
- Morning (Before 10am)
- Daytime (10am - 1pm)
- Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
- Evening (After 5pm)
- Weekends
Regular Hours
- Mon 9am-6pm
- Tue 9am-6pm
- Wed 9am-6pm
- Thu 9am-6pm
- Fri 9am-12pm
- Sat Closed
- Sun Closed
Work and Education
Private Practice, 2017 - Present
Community Resources for Justice, 2015 - 2017
Strattus Mental Health Clinic, 2013 - 2015
Northeastern University, Master of Science, 2013
James Madison University, BA, 2011
Licensure
Massachusetts: 9605
New Jersey: 37PC00947100
Languages
English
Client testimonials
"Brad was very quick to respond to my inquiries, and while he was unavailable for the times I preferred, he was very polite and accommodating, and I sensed he truly wished to help me."
- Zencare client • November 2022
"I appreciated Brad's transparency, directness, and thoroughness."
- Zencare client • January 2021
"Brad asked and answered really good and important questions about what I need and the treatments he provides."
- Zencare client • September 2020