Dr. Nicolina Calfa, PhD

Dr. Nicolina Calfa, PhD

Psychologist
MA
Dr. Calfa is a licensed psychologist offering counseling services for adults, with a specialization in health psychology. Dr. Calfa helps clients understand how psychological factors significantly influence their health, including physical illnesses and stress, and aids them in coping with the impact of medical issues on their daily lives. She provides health interventions for individuals coping with acute andor chronic medical conditions such as headaches, diabetes, gastrointestinal problems, chronic pain, and cystic fibrosis. In addition to her work in health psychology, Dr. Calfa also maintains a strong interest in treating clients experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, obsessivecompulsive disorder, depression, and situational or chronic stress. Dr. Calfa works with individuals coping with relationship issues, adjustment to significant life changes or losses, and reproductive concerns including primary and secondary infertility, and use of fertility treatments. Dr. Calfaâs therapeutic style incorporates cognitivebehavioral, interpersonal, and family systems approaches. She incorporates relaxation techniques, including biofeedback, in her work with clients to improve mood regulation and stress management. As a warm, compassionate therapist, Dr. Calfa creates a safe, neutral therapeutic space within the context of a collaborative relationship for each client. Dr. Calfa received her doctoral degree in counseling psychology from the University of Texas at Austin and masterâs degree in counseling from Arizona State University. She completed her psychology internship and postdoctoral fellowship training at Harvard Medical SchoolBoston Childrenâs Hospital, including clinical work with both youth and adults, and training in behavioral medicine and outpatient mental health. Dr. Calfa currently provides psychotherapy services through telehealth and is associated with the Boston Financial District office.

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About Dr. Nicolina Calfa

Focus areas

Anxiety
Depression
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Fertility Counseling
Women's Issues Therapy
Couples Therapy
Life Transition

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Prolonged Exposure Therapy

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Nicolina Calfa

Dr. Calfa is a licensed psychologist offering counseling services for adults, with a specialization in health psychology. Dr. Calfa helps clients understand how psychological factors significantly influence their health, including physical illnesses and stress, and aids them in coping with the impact of medical issues on their daily lives. She provides health interventions for individuals coping with acute andor chronic medical conditions such as headaches, diabetes, gastrointestinal problems, chronic pain, and cystic fibrosis. In addition to her work in health psychology, Dr. Calfa also maintains a strong interest in treating clients experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, obsessivecompulsive disorder, depression, and situational or chronic stress. Dr. Calfa works with individuals coping with relationship issues, adjustment to significant life changes or losses, and reproductive concerns including primary and secondary infertility, and use of fertility treatments. Dr. Calfaâs therapeutic style incorporates cognitivebehavioral, interpersonal, and family systems approaches. She incorporates relaxation techniques, including biofeedback, in her work with clients to improve mood regulation and stress management. As a warm, compassionate therapist, Dr. Calfa creates a safe, neutral therapeutic space within the context of a collaborative relationship for each client. Dr. Calfa received her doctoral degree in counseling psychology from the University of Texas at Austin and masterâs degree in counseling from Arizona State University. She completed her psychology internship and postdoctoral fellowship training at Harvard Medical SchoolBoston Childrenâs Hospital, including clinical work with both youth and adults, and training in behavioral medicine and outpatient mental health. Dr. Calfa currently provides psychotherapy services through telehealth and is associated with the Boston Financial District office.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder
Depression
New Patient Visit
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Women's Mental Health Issues
Young Adult Issues
Anxiety Disorder
Depression
New Patient Visit
Psychotherapy

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • The University of Texas at Austin, PhD in Psychology
  • Arizona State University (Master's)
  • Harvard Medical School (Post-Doctoral Fellowship)
  • Harvard Medical School (Internship)

NPI number

1073947453

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What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Nicolina Calfa?

Dr. Nicolina Calfa frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Nicolina Calfa on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Nicolina Calfa speak?

Dr. Nicolina Calfa speaks English.

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