Basel Zayed's Practice is comprised of highly trained clinicians and supervisors with a wealth of experience in various therapeutic modalities. We are dedicated to fostering the next generation of mental health professionals and are open to providing training opportunities for interns in mental health counseling and social work. Our team is committed to offering compassionate, evidence-based care to our diverse clientele.
Basel has been practicing as a psychotherapist since 2012, offering his expertise both locally and internationally. Basel is a professor of mental health counseling at Lesley University and a dedicated member of the research team at the Brain and Behavior Laboratory at Curry College. He leads his own research lab in music psychology, where he explores the intersections of music, identity, and mental health.
Francesca is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with many years of experience. Francesca uses a strength-based (SBT), person-centered therapy (PCT), collaborative approach to therapy. Francesca uses a holistic approach to collaborate with clients while also highlighting the benefits that physical activity, nature, nutrition, sleep, and mindfulness have on our overall well-being.
Maryam brings eight years of experience as an educator in the Brookline school district and is currently pursuing her training in Mental Health Counseling at the University of Massachusetts Boston as a master’s level clinician. She holds licenses in elementary and special education and certification in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy. Maryam has a strong background in science and research, and she is an advocate for evidence-based practice in psychotherapy, with extensive experience working with diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.