About Zachary Cottrell, Psy.D.

Dr. Cottrell provides psychotherapy and neuropsychological/psychological assessment for children 8 years of age through adulthood. The emphasis of his work as a therapist is supporting children, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety, adjustment, stress, mood, ADHD and executive function disorders, as well as relationship, family, and marital issues. He utilizes a Solutions-Focused and Strength-Based approach to therapy in addition to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, and Expressive Arts (including music!) as he collaborates with individuals and their families in order to embrace their interests, goals, and potential on their path of development, well-being, growth, and success.

Specialties

Education & Certifications

Dr. Cottrell is an Advanced Post-Doctoral Fellow who recently completed a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Pediatric Neuropsychology. He received his doctorate in Clinical Psychology from William James College (formally Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology). He completed an APA pre-doctoral internship at the North Shore Medical Center (Salem, MA). During this time, Dr. Cottrell's work included providing neuropsychological, psychological, personality, and educational testing at Mass General for Children as well as working as a behavioral health consultant at the North Shore Physician’s Group at Union Hospital. Prior to doctoral training, Dr. Cottrell obtained his Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling and Human Development at Walsh University (North Canton, OH), and he has worked for nearly a decade as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in a variety of settings including Private Practice, Hospitals, Community Mental Health, and College Counseling Centers.