Teresa Spillane
Teresa Spillane
Locations Massachusetts Therapists Boston Therapists Teresa Spillane
Profile image of Teresa Spillane
Vetted

Teresa Spillane(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Psychologist, PsyD
Massachusetts
Perinatal mental health-Postpartum adjustment-College mental health-Physician mental health-Psycho-oncology-

See Teresa's Details for:

Accepting in-person & online

Out-of-network with insurances

$225

AboutSpecialtiesLocationsInsurance & Fees
Teresa SpillaneTeresa SpillaneTeresa SpillaneTeresa SpillaneTeresa Spillane

Professional statement

Dr. Teresa Spillane is a psychologist in Boston, MA specializing in perinatal mental health, postpartum adjustment, physician mental health, college mental health, and psycho-oncology. She utilizes psychodynamic therapy to give her clients a flexible, eclectic, and productive approach to mental health.

Dr. Spillane has particular expertise in helping new and expecting mothers with the emotional and mental challenges of the transition to motherhood. She understands the emotional impact of having a child, and works diligently with her clients to ensure they feel supported and confident in parenthood. In addition to this specialty, she enjoys working with young adults, college students, and older adults.

In addition to private practice, Dr. Spillane has worked in several hospital settings and as a faculty member at Harvard Medical School.

Message to clients

My approach to mental health involves asking, How well can this person love and work? How flexible is this person in coping with difficulty? What is the nature of this person's suffering? I try to address all three areas with compassion, empathy, and good humor. With 25 years of experience working with a variety of people, I find the quality of the therapeutic relationship is often the best predictor of a therapy where a person feels, heard, affirmed, challenged, and helped to heal and grow.

Work and Education

Private practice, 1995 - Present
New England Ob-Gyn, Consulting Psychologist, 2016 - 2019
Pediatric Psych-Oncology at Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Intern
Isis Parenting, Consulting Psychologist
Harvard Medical School, Faculty
Brandeis University Counseling Center, Fellow
Simmons Cellege Counseling Center, Intern
Endowment for the Advancement of Psychotherapy , Mass. General Hospital, Board Member

Licensure

Massachusetts: 7115

Languages

English

Specialties

Perinatal mental health - Anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns specific to childbearing women and their families; Navigating complex emotions and the transition to parenthood during pregnancy and the postpartum period

Postpartum adjustment - Exploring the hormonal, logistical, and emotional challenges that come after having a child

College mental health - Adjusting to college; managing developmental and emotional challenges in school; balancing schoolwork and personal life

Physician mental health - Dr. Spillane has a special sensitivity to the emotional and developmental needs of physicians, especially those in training. For 15 years, she taught in the "Patient-Doctor" seminar for first and third year medical students at Harvard Medical School

Psycho-oncology - Working with the aspects of cancer that go beyond medical treatment and include lifestyle, psychological and social aspects of cancer

General expertise

Treatment approaches

Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Parents
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours

I have occasional Saturday morning hours.

Insurance

Teresa Spillane is not in-network with any insurances.

Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$225 (45min)
  • Initial session:$275 (45min)

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:

  • Super billing