​Bret Middlekauff, MA
​Staff MMT Clinician
He/Him/His

Email: [email protected]
Phone: (617) 244-2700

Professional Development

• Psychosis Seminar, McLean Hospital
• Psychology and The Other Conference, APA, Boston College
•  Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Training ​

Professional Memberships

• American Psychology - Law Society
• Sports Psychology Club, William James College
• National Society of Leadership and Success

Bret Middlekauff, MA
Staff MMT Clinician
​Clinical Psychology Doctoral Student at William James College

Bret Middlekauff, currently pursuing a Doctorate of Clinical Psychology (PsyD) with a focus on forensics, emphasizing the challenges and resilience in children and families. His academic foundation includes two Master's Degrees: one in Psychology with a concentration in Forensic Psychology from Southern New Hampshire University, and another in Professional Psychology from William James College

Training Background
His professional journey encompasses significant experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. He currently serves part-time at McLean Psychiatric Hospital on an acute inpatient unit, where he addresses severe psychiatric conditions in a high-stakes environment. This role complements his years of work in juvenile residential settings in Pennsylvania, where he specialized in counseling youth with complex behavioral and mood issues. Here, he utilized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Multi-Modality Treatments (MMT), and systemic interventions to foster recovery and resilience

Clinical Experience
​His clinical experience expertise has been broadened through training rotations at Wayland Middle School, South Shore Behavioral Health Clinic, and here at Copernican Clinical Services. These placements have enhanced his skills in managing diverse caseloads of adults and adolescents, applying a personalized, person-centered approach. He has utilized a range of therapeutic interventions including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Family Therapy, and comprehensive psychological assessments.

"In my practice, I am committed to creating a therapeutic environment that promotes growth and healing. Whether working with adults, adolescents, or families, I provide empathetic, informed care tailored to each client's unique circumstances. I am here to support you in navigating the challenges of life and moving towards a healthier future"

​Approach:

• ​Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)​
• ​Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
• ​Play Therapy

​Modalities:

• ​Multi-Modality Treatment (MMT)
• ​​Individual Therapy
• Family Therapy
• Group Therapy​
• Psychological Assessments

Clinical Expertise:

• Anger Management
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Risk Assessments
• Mood disorders
• ​Trauma and PTSD

​Locations:

Newton:
    44 Thornton Street
     Newton, MA 02458

Lexington:
    35 Bedford Street
     Suite #8, Courtyard Entrance
     Lexington, MA 02420

Insurance Options:

Sliding Fee Scale Available
​
In-Network Insurance:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield​
• Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
• Optum
  • ​United Health Care
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plans
  • Oxford
  • UMR

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Out-of-Network Insurance:

• Not Accepted