Leila Karam

Dr. Leila Karam is a psychoanalyst and a licensed mental health counselor with over 15 years of experience providing therapy for adults and couples. Licensed in New York State and MA, Dr. Karam helps people navigate depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. Her approach combines psychoanalytic depth with practical strategies, supporting clients who want to not only feel better but also gain insight, break longstanding patterns, and create more fulfilling relationships and lives.

Dr. Karam specializes in couples counseling, guiding partners to strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and navigate transitions such as co-parenting, divorce, or fertility challenges. She also works with individuals seeking to better understand their relationship patterns and move toward healthier, more connected partnerships.

Dr. Karam has a particular focus on women’s mental health, including postpartum and perinatal support, peri- and post-menopause, and single motherhood. In addition, she draws on her extensive experience supervising clinicians and teaching to provide a thoughtful, grounded approach that fosters both insight and lasting change.

Dr. Karam earned her Doctorate in Psychology from the Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis, where she also completed her master’s degree in mental health counseling. Additionally, she holds a master’s degree in criminal justice from Suffolk University. Dr. Karam has presented on mental health topics at various colleges in the Boston area and has served as a keynote speaker at numerous psychology conferences.