Handel Behavioral Health
Psychology • Amherst, MA
About
Handel Behavioral Health in Amherst, MA offers mental health therapy, counseling, and psychiatry services including individual therapy, child and teen counseling, couples and family therapy, and medication management. The practice provides both in-person and online therapy using evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and EMDR, serving students, professionals, families, and residents throughout Hampshire County and the Pioneer Valley.
Clinic Type
Psychology
Address
Amherst, MA (Amherst location)
Phone
(413) 343-4357
clientcare@hbhtherapy.com
Opening Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 7:00PM
Telehealth
Available
Services Offered
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Trustindex.io for Handel Behavioral Health: 4.8 out of 5 stars (based on 383 reviews) (383)
- Befit Health Clubs for Handel Behavioral Health: 4.7 out of 5 stars (56)
- Healthgrades for Dr. Kim Gaitskill: 5 out of 5 stars (3)
- WebMD for Dr. Nora Schwartz-Martin: 4 out of 5 stars (6)
Patients praise
- many individual clinicians and practices receive high praise for professionalism, empathy, and effective care
- positive patient experiences with accessibility and the supportive, judgement-free environment provided by several local providers
- availability of diverse therapeutic options including telehealth and specialized treatments
Common complaints
- concerns regarding communication and billing practices at some independent facilities
- reports of limited availability and high demand for services leading to patient frustration, particularly within college counseling centers
- perceptions of inconsistency in the quality of care provided
"Jen Jobert is absolutely wonderful. Easy to talk to and very professional. I highly recommend seeing her."
— Trustindex.io review for Handel Behavioral Health"All I took away from this was that for a place that is supposed to help people and listen to them, they sure suck at communicating..."
— User review for High Street Therapy Associates Inc"I know my story is not unique. I have heard stories of medications being mixed up, students that feel overwhelmed being told to transfer, countless students getting lost in the shuffle..."
— Amherst Student article regarding college counseling servicesSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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