Muse Psychotherapy

Muse Psychotherapy is a mental health counseling practice in Amherst, Massachusetts, dedicated to supporting individuals, couples, and students through life’s most challenging transitions. The practice offers specialized care for trauma, including sexual assault, combat, and bullying, as well as gender and racial identity issues, depression, anxiety, addiction, chronic illness, perinatal mood disorders, and adolescent and childhood development. Therapists work with clients using personalized, empathic approaches that emphasize identity, lived experience, and emotional safety. Services are available in a flexible, non-traditional setting that may include walks, creative exercises, or in-office sessions, tailored to each client’s needs. With a 4.50 rating and six verified reviews, Muse Psychotherapy is recognized for its compassionate, client-centered care.

The practice is founded and led by Jolene Phillips, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and UMass Amherst alumna, who integrates evidence-based techniques with mindfulness and compassion. Her team includes Haley Laudato, a Master’s-level clinician specializing in anxiety, depression, relationships, and ADHD, and Kristin Hansen, a new therapist whose person-centered approach emphasizes curiosity and connection. All clinicians are committed to creating safe, empowering spaces where clients can explore challenges, build resilience, and foster meaningful change. The practice emphasizes accessibility and quality mental health care for the Amherst community.

Located at 150 Fearing St Suite 26, Muse Psychotherapy sits on a quiet stretch of Fearing Street, about a quarter-mile from Massachusetts Avenue and within walking distance of Fieldstone Courtyard and Tan Brook. The office is near ASCEND, a community sports center, and Haigis Mall, a nearby park, placing it in a serene, accessible part of town.

Muse Psychotherapy is known for its strong reputation in the local mental health community, supported by a well-documented online presence and a website optimized for clarity and searchability. The practice stands out for its deep commitment to individualized, trauma-informed care and its consistent focus on healing through connection and self-empowerment.

In a town where academic and personal pressures are common, Muse Psychotherapy offers a grounded, compassionate presence, helping residents of Amherst find balance, clarity, and strength.