Individual Therapy
May include:
- Comprehensive DBT
- DBT-informed treatment
- CBT
Harvard-Trained Clinical Psychologist · DBT · CBT
Harvard-Trained Clinical Psychologist for Adolescents, Young Adults, Families & Parents
Evidence-based therapy grounded in DBT, CBT, and compassionate, individualized care for adolescents, young adults, families, and parents throughout Massachusetts.
McLean Hospital · Harvard Medical School Licensed in Massachusetts Telehealth across MA
About
A steady, thoughtful place to begin.
Dr. Kristen Batejan is a Harvard-trained, licensed clinical psychologist with over a decade of clinical experience helping adolescents, young adults, families, and parents.
Her clinical work is grounded in evidence-based treatment, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy – Prolonged Exposure (DBT PE). She brings a calm and collaborative style to helping young people and families understand patterns, reduce risk, and build more effective ways of coping.
Dr. Batejan is affiliated with McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School.
This private practice is separate from Dr. Batejan's roles at McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School.
Services
Specialized, evidence-based care for young people and the parents who support them.
Treatment is collaborative and evidence-based. Depending on individual needs, Dr. Batejan's services include:
Adolescent & Young Adult Therapy
Specialized individual therapy for adolescents and young adults using evidence-based approaches tailored to developmental needs.
Family Therapy
May include:
- DBT-informed family therapy
- Family consultation and support
Parent Coaching & Guidance
Support for parents navigating emotional regulation challenges, behavioral concerns, family conflict, and parenting sensitive children.
Consultation
Professional consultation regarding treatment planning, care coordination, referrals, and treatment recommendations.
Fit
Is this the right kind of support?
Dr. Batejan may be a good fit for adolescents, young adults, families, and parents seeking evidence-based outpatient therapy for concerns such as:
- Intense or rapidly shifting emotions
- Self-harm or urges to self-harm
- Suicidal thoughts or recent safety concerns
- Borderline Personality Disorder traits or diagnosis
- Depression, anxiety, or shame-driven avoidance
- Relationship conflict or family stress
- Difficulty coping with school, college, or transitions
- Trouble using skills outside of crisis moments
Important
Outpatient therapy may not be the right level of care for every situation. If there are immediate safety concerns, a higher level of care may be more appropriate. An initial consultation can help determine the right next step.
Credentials & Affiliations
Specialized training in evidence-based care.
Dr. Batejan's clinical training and professional affiliations reflect specialized experience in adolescent and young adult mental health, DBT, self-harm, suicidality, and evidence-based treatment.
Education
- PhD in Clinical Psychology — Suffolk University
- MA in Clinical Psychology — Suffolk University
- BA in Psychology — Johns Hopkins University
Postdoctoral Fellowship & Internship
- Post-Doctoral Fellowship, 3East DBT Residential Program — McLean Hospital / Harvard Medical School
- Pre-Doctoral Internship — University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center
Licensure
- Licensed Psychologist — Board of Registration of Psychologists, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Hospital & Academic Affiliations
- McLean Hospital — Staff Psychologist, 3East Partial Hospital Program
- Harvard Medical School — Instructor in Psychology, Department of Psychiatry
Get Started
Request a consultation.
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If this is an emergency
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