Commonwealth Center for Behavioral Medicine

EVIDENCE-BASED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE

Expert behavioral, mental health, and performance services integrating psychotherapy, behavioral medicine, health psychology, and specialized care for complex clinical needs.

We use evidence-based psychological approaches to help individuals and families improve mental health, strengthen functioning, and create meaningful, sustainable change. 

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how we work

EVIDENCE. INSIGHT. PROGRESS. 

We combine scientific rigor with individualized care to improve functioning, support meaningful change, and help people live, work, learn, and perform at their best.

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Clinical Expertise & Scientific Rigor

We draw on evidence-based psychological approaches informed by decades of clinical experience and empirical research. 

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Individualized Care 

We combine scientific evidence with a thoughtful understanding of each individual, tailoring treatment to your needs, goals, strengths, and circumstances.

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Measurable, Functional Progress 

We focus on meaningful improvements in goals, connecting with values, and daily functioning, using ongoing feedback to guide treatment and evaluate progress.

“Effective psychological care begins with centering ourselves in the present, developing insight and clarity about the patterns that shape our lives, building the flexibility towards proactive choice, and taking purposeful steps toward meaningful change.”  

Centered ・ Clarity ・ Choice ・ Change

— Christopher Rutt, Ph.D. | Commonwealth Center for Behavioral Medicine

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meet the founder

DR. CHRISTOPHER RUTT, Ph.D.

Dr. Christopher Rutt is a Harvard-educated and trained, licensed clinical psychologist with more than 25 years of experience in behavioral health care. His work spans psychotherapy, behavioral medicine, health psychology, performance, and specialized care for complex clinical needs.

Dr. Rutt combines clinical expertise with an individualized understanding of each client, using evidence-based interventions to strengthen insight, flexibility, and functioning. In addition to psychotherapy, his specialized areas of practice include Behavioral Sleep Medicine, including CBT-I, and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy.

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Our Services | how we can help

EVIDENCE-BASED CARE across Mental Health, Behavioral Medicine, and Performance

At Commonwealth Center for Behavioral Medicine, we provide individualized, evidence-based care across mental health, behavioral medicine, health psychology, and performance. Our approach draws on well-established psychological interventions and is tailored to each person's needs, goals, and circumstances. We focus not only on reducing symptoms, but on improving functioning and creating meaningful, sustainable change.

  • Evidence-Based Psychotherapy

    Individualized treatment for anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, and related concerns.

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  • Behavioral Medicine & Health Psychology

    Evidence-based care addressing the connection between psychological and physical health.

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  • Performance & Functioning

    Psychological skills for stronger performance in athletics, academics, work, and life.

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  • Complex & Specialized Care

    Specialized treatment for complex presentations and concerns that require a more comprehensive approach.

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WHO WE SERVE

We work with adolescents, adults, and families seeking evidence-based psychological care to improve mental health, strengthen daily functioning, and create meaningful change.

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Adolescents & Young Adults

Helping young people develop greater self-understanding, flexibility, and independence as they navigate emotional challenges, relationships, academic demands, and important developmental transitions.

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Adults & Professionals

Providing individualized, evidence-based care for adults navigating anxiety, mood and behavioral concerns, burnout, life transitions, and challenges affecting work, relationships, health, or overall functioning.

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Parents, Caregivers, & Families

Helping parents and caregivers better understand behavioral patterns, respond effectively to challenging situations, and create lasting changes in family functioning through targeted consultation, parent coaching, and behavioral interventions.

We are proud to provide an inclusive, LGBTQ+ affirming practice.

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CONTACT US

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