About Contra Mundum Counseling

Meet the Team

Our team is here to support you every step of the way.


  • Jared is a husband, father, and the owner of Contra Mundum Counseling, LLC. He earned his B.A. in Psychology from Boston University (2020) and his M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Framingham State University (2023), becoming a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in 2025. From the age of twelve—when an online neuroscience class first sparked his fascination with the mind—Jared has been pursuing his vocation in mental health. His interests in philosophy, theology, and literature continue to shape both his personal life and his therapeutic approach.

  • Abigail is a wife, mother, and the Administrative Assistant of Contra Mundum Counseling, LLC. She earned her B.A. in History from the University of Massachusetts Boston (2021). She worked as the Office Manager of the Boston University Catholic Center from 2021-2026, where she honed her administrative and Catholic ministry skills. Not only as Administrator, but as Jared’s wife, she is devoted to the mission of Contra Mundum Counseling to honor the whole person, body and soul, through Catholic psychotherapy. 

Our Patron

Saint Athanasius

St. Athanasius—whose steadfast witness inspired the name Contra Mundum—was born in the late 200s in Alexandria, Egypt. He is revered as one of the most important early Church Fathers in both East and West, remembered especially for his courageous defense of the doctrine of the Trinity at a time when heretical interpretations were widespread.

Athanasius is the patron saint of exiles, having been driven into exile at least five times over the course of his ministry. Countless anecdotes from his life highlight his resilience and virtue, making him a fitting patron for those who struggle amid adversity. One story recounts that, when pressured to renounce his beliefs, Athanasius was told, “The world is against you,” to which he replied, “Then I am against the world.” From this bold response he received the title Athanasius Contra Mundum—Athanasius Against the World.

This practice takes both its name and its patronage from his example: for the exiles, for those who feel the world is against them, and for those who desire to pursue virtue even when the weight of the world presses hard against them.

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Guiding Values

Clarity

We aim for transparency and truth, so you always know where you stand—from your first inquiry through every step of your care.

Spirit

We see the whole person—body and soul—and understand that true healing attends both.

Tradition

We honor the wisdom of those who came before us, bringing timeless insight into today’s challenges.