Current Students

Tuition & Financial Aid

Every year, Dean scholarships are awarded to selected Mental Health Counseling and Behavioral Medicine students.  These scholarships typically provide approximately $10,000 of aid per year.  Students are encouraged to apply early to the program to have the best chance of receiving a Dean scholarship.

Applicants may also want to learn more about tuition and financial aid for GMS programs. Boston University participates in the Federal Direct Stafford, the Federal Perkins Loans, and the Ford Loan Program. Graduate students receive their direct loans through these programs, which has the same loan limits, interest rates, and fees as the Federal Stafford Loan Program. Subsidized and Unsubsidized Direct Loans and Work-study Programs are also available. Learn more about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

International Student & Scholars Office

If you are an international student, we have an entire office dedicated to supporting you and helping you transition to Boston. They will support you with immigration or visa questions and are a great resource. Learn more about the International Student Scholars Office.

Connect with a Current Student!

We are lucky to have a team of current student representatives and volunteers to answer your FAQs and provide you with a real-life perspective of the MHCBM program. Our centralized student representative email address is here: mhcbmrep@bu.edu.

 

You may also email students directly and read about their backgrounds and interests below!

 

Meet Mohamed:

Hello! My name is Mohamed, and I’m in my second year of the Master’s in Mental Health Counseling and Behavioral Medicine. I’m from Toronto, Canada (go Raptors!) and completed my undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto. I’ve always been passionate about clinical psychology and psychotherapy, and the MHCBM program’s unique clinical focus and the opportunities it provides truly fit what I wanted to learn in a mental health counseling graduate program and my professional career after graduation! 
Currently, I serve on the MHCBM Student Representative Committee, planning initiatives within the community and organizing exciting events for fellow peers throughout the year. In my free time, I love to chef it up in the kitchen, go to the gym, watch and play sports (basketball, football, you name it) and I also love to go on adventures and find new things to do around Boston!

Meet Nia:

I am a second-year student in Boston University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Behavioral Medicine Program. Originally from Memphis, TN, I earned my B.A. in Psychology from the University of New Mexico in 2021. After completing my undergraduate studies, I worked as the full-time lab manager at Rice University in Houston, TX, supporting bereaved spouses and caregivers of individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or related dementias. In August 2024, I moved to Boston to begin my graduate journey and have truly enjoyed my experience so far!

I currently serve as a member of the Student Representative Committee and am excited to have completed my practicum at UMass Memorial Child Psychiatry Access Program (MCPAP) in the summer of 2025. Outside of my academic and professional pursuits, I love reading, fitness, and spending time with friends and family.

Email Nia here: nw07@bu.edu

Meet Sage:

Hello! My name is Sage and I am a current second year student in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Behavioral Medicine program at BU! I am originally from Boston and decided to pursue my MA degree in my home city. This was my dream program and I love everything about it: from my classmates, to my classes, my professors, etc.

Post grad, I intend on receiving my license to practice and one day open up my own. In the future, I also am interested in pursuing my PhD. I love to exercise, I run a mental health page , and I embrace self care! 

Email Sage here: sageb@bu.edu

Meet Dexter:

I am a first-year student in the Master’s in Mental Health Counseling and Behavioral Medicine program at Boston University. I am from Indianapolis, Indiana and completed my undergraduate education at Georgetown University in 2024 with a B.A. in Psychology. During my gap year, I worked as the lab manager of the Happy Tech Lab– a social psychology research lab studying how phones and social media impact well-being. While I intend to stay involved in research, I have always known that I want to help people more directly in a clinical setting. The MHCBM program has been a great fit so far as I prepare for a career as a counselor.
I currently serve on the MHCBM Student Representative Committee, organizing volunteer service activities with my peers to stay involved in the community outside of classes. After graduation, I intend to work with adolescents or young adults who are experiencing anxiety or mood disorders. In my free time I enjoy songwriting, playing basketball, watching movies, and exploring Boston.

Email Dexter here: drk74@bu.edu

Meet Dolce:

Hi! My name is Dolce, and I’m a first-year student in Boston University’s Mental Health Counseling & Behavioral Medicine program. I’m originally from Sonoma County, California, and attended Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan for high school while pursuing a career as a ballerina. 

Before beginning my journey towards clinical work, I danced professionally, an experience that shaped my interest in how identity, injury, and performance intersect with mental health. After retiring from ballet, I earned my B.A. in Psychology at UCLA, where I worked at the Semel Institute studying behavioral interventions for children with autism and served as a public speaker with NAMI Westside LA, expanding mental health awareness among local high school students. After graduating, I worked at UCSF as a clinical research coordinator, supporting studies focused on better understanding language-based learning differences. 

My current interests center on supporting athletes as they navigate identity, injury, and life transitions. In my free time, I also contribute to research on concussion recovery and access to specialty care. I strongly believe people need people, and I look forward to giving back to a community that has deeply shaped me. Post-grad, I plan to provide evidence-based, culturally responsive care rooted in connection and compassion.

Outside of grad school, you can usually find me walking around Boston listening to a podcast, in the kitchen making something from scratch, or working on a puzzle!

Email Dolce here: dolcevmm@bu.edu

Meet Zoe:

Hi! My name is Zoe, and I am a first-year student in BU’s Mental Health Counseling and Behavioral Medicine Program. I was born and raised in Miami, FL, and I recently graduated from the University of Michigan, where I earned my B.S. in Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience. Go BLUE!!

I’ve always been passionate about connecting with people and supporting their wellbeing. I am deeply committed to the Special Olympics organization and to advocating for mental health in communities where it is often overlooked. I’m especially interested in the intersection of sports and mental health, as well as working with children and young adults navigating key transitional periods in their lives. BU has already been incredible in giving me the foundation to become the strongest clinician I can be.

For fun, I love walking around Boston (the Esplanade is my favorite), going to the movies, watching New England sports, catching up on reality TV, and spending time with my wonderful friends, many of whom I’ve met through the program :)

Email Zoe here: zmeltz@bu.edu