FOUNDER, THERAPIST

Dr. Jackson is a licensed psychologist with over 7,000 hours of clinical care since beginning her doctoral training in 2015. She received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Columbia University and completed her fellowship in Psychology at Harvard Medical School, with placements at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (in neuropsychology) and at the Massachusetts Mental Health Center. Prior to completing her doctorate, Dr. Jackson obtained Masters’ degrees in Psychology in Education and in Clinical Psychology from Columbia University, a Master’s in Education from Harvard University, and a Bachelor’s degree from Trinity College. Her research on psychotherapy has been published in the Journal of Clinical Psychology and in the Psychotherapy Research journal. Dr. Jackson works with children, adolescents, and adults seeking relief from symptoms of anxiety and depression through excellent therapy. She specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and loss, as well as treatment and support for individuals with neurodevelopmental differences, including ADD/ADHD and Autism.

THERAPIST

Cayley Bliss, M.A. has 10 years of experience working with children and adolescents in clinical, educational, research, and recreational settings. She has previously worked at Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry, Boston College Memory Neuroscience Lab, University of Maryland Child Development Lab, and is currently completing her doctoral training in Counseling Psychology at Boston College. Cayley has provided care to clients with a wide array of presenting concerns (e.g., anxiety, depression, OCD, complex trauma, neurodiversity, self harm, suicidal ideation, body image concerns, grief) at the Boston University Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders and the Simmons University Counseling Center. She offers compassionate clinical intervention and is working under the supervision of clinical psychologist Devlin Jackson.

CONSULTING THERAPIST

Meredith Nocek is a seasoned psychotherapist based in Boston, Massachusetts, currently serving as a consulting therapist at Beacon Hill Therapy. With over 15 years of experience, she specializes in long-term, psychoanalytically informed psychotherapy, drawing primarily from Self Psychological theory and integrating mindfulness practices into her work. Meredith’s therapeutic approach is deeply relational and introspective, focusing on helping clients explore how their past experiences-particularly in relationships, sexuality, and cultural identity-shape their current sense of self. She works with individuals across the lifespan, including children, adolescents, adults, and older adults, and is particularly attuned to issues related to self-esteem, anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Her practice is inclusive and affirming, with a strong commitment to supporting those navigating complex identity dynamics. Meredith is a member of the International Association for Psychoanalytic Self Psychology and is a psychoanalytic training candidate offering supervised psychoanalytic therapy.

PRACTICE MANAGER

Allison Barron brings over 14 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, strategy consulting, and cross-sector collaboration to her role as Practice Manager at Beacon Hill Therapy. She has led initiatives across foundations, academic institutions, and mission-driven organizations. Allison is passionate about building systems that support equity, resilience, and well-being. At Beacon Hill Therapy, she oversees operations, intake, client experience, and strategic planning—ensuring that both clinicians and clients feel supported in a thoughtful, welcoming environment.

SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR

Dr. Lauren Melzer, Ed.D., M.S., M.A., serves as the Social Media Coordinator at Beacon Hill Therapy, where she leverages her extensive background in mental health counseling and education to foster community engagement and awareness. With advanced degrees from Columbia University and Queens College, Dr. Melzer brings a rich understanding of developmental psychology and health education to her role. Her professional experience includes working with individuals and families, specializing in areas such as pregnancy, prenatal, postpartum, life transitions, and women’s issues. In her capacity at Beacon Hill Therapy, she combines her clinical expertise with strategic communication skills to create impactful social media content that resonates with diverse audiences and promotes mental health advocacy.