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12,037 people sought family therapy help in Massachusetts in the last year

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23  therapists available in Massachusetts

Salem

As a social worker, I understand how challenging life stressors can be and the impact it can have on overall happiness, I want to ...

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Leominster

I offer a warm, trauma-informed, and collaborative approach that honors each client’s story while supporting healing, growth, and ...

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Newton

Through both personal and professional experience, I have come to understand how trauma and loss can deeply affect our sense of sa...

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Lexington

As someone who has experience working with people from diverse backgrounds, I offer a compassionate, supportive, and understanding...

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Boston

As a compassionate and culturally conscious psychotherapist with over 8 years of experience, I specialize in addressing a wide ran...

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Boston

As a queer-identified woman, I understand the unique issue of identity exploration and life stressors....

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Cambridge

I desire to create a space where you can show up exactly as you are—no story sanitation and no respectability performances—because...

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Boston

I strive to help each client utilize their strengths to improve their quality of life through a queer, sober, neurodivergent-infor...

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Worcester

In consideration of a work-life balance, my work is very meaningful to me. I am culturally competent, evidence-based and think abo...

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Framingham

As an individual who struggled with depression and anxiety in the past, I understand the difficulty that one goes through carrying...

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Boston

I have been providing therapy for individuals and couples since 2006....

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Lexington

Why does everything have to be a syndrome or a disorder? Maybe you're just interesting and cool....

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Cambridge

Engaging in therapy is an act of courage and self-love. As a therapist I am committed to helping my clients build on this momentum...

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Boston

Azizi Carle is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the states of Massachusetts and Texas who has over 10 years’ exp...

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Boston

As a psycho-dynamically trained therapist, Raef believes relationship building is the root of all lasting change. His goal in ther...

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Boston

As a lesbian-identified woman of color, I understand the unique issue of identity exploration....

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Cambridge

The mind is like an iceberg. It floats with one seventh of its bulk above water - Sigmund Freud...

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Boston

As a clinician who has had the opportunity to work with a variety of people, I understand that each individual and their needs are...

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Cambridge

As a person-centered clinician with a multicultural background, I focus on creating a calm, nonjudgmental space for individuals wo...

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Salem

I understand that we all have our own personal and/or relational challenges at certain points in life and may need a little extra ...

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Framingham

With a deep commitment to cultural humility, I strive to create a space where clients of all backgrounds feel empowered and respec...

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Westborough

I'll help you process, organize, and clarify your values and priorities to make choices and decisions that will help you accomplis...

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Lexington

I am grateful for the long life I’ve lived so far and hopeful for many more years. Through clients and coworkers, I’ve learned tha...

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Starting Family therapy

What is family therapy?

Family therapy helps families resolve conflicts and strengthen their relationships. It is led by qualified mental health professionals like psychologists, licensed professional counselors (LPCs), and licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) who have extensive training in family dynamics and group communication.

How does family therapy work?

Thriveworks family therapists in , MA usually begin by asking what everyone’s goals are for family counseling. Family members may need help with very specific issues or with general relationship functioning. But there are three main purposes in family counseling: to educate, to counsel, and to strengthen. Thriveworks also offers online family therapy and in-person services, so you may all meet in an office together or join a video call from your home depending on everyone’s location and availability.

What is the most effective family therapy?

The most effective form of Family therapy will often depend on the family itself, as there are many types of family therapy for therapists to use as they see fit in order to best meet the needs of their clients. However, one of the most commonly used types of family therapy is structural family therapy (SFT). SFT focuses specifically on family dynamics and interactions, looking at how they shape the relationships and structure present in the family. It can be effectively used to treat a variety of concerns.

How do I know if my family needs therapy?

This answer often looks different to each family that starts family therapy. However, some signs that your family might need to consider family counseling include frequent fights or misunderstandings, constant tension, experiencing loss, behavioral issues, marital issues, divorce, and blended family issues, among others.

What is included in family therapy?

In family therapy, therapists will often start by asking questions and assessing individual and family dynamics. From there, they may employ therapeutic techniques such as structured family therapy, CBT, strategic family therapy, and more depending on the present concerns and conflicts. From there, a therapist will work to open lines of communication between family members and facilitate emotional healing and growth.

What is the success rate of family therapy?

Family therapy can be incredibly successful, with some studies reporting a success rate of almost 90% for improving participants’ emotional and mental health, and around 66% for improving their physical health.

Is family therapy conducted in person or online?

Thriveworks therapists in , MA offer both online family therapy and in-person family therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does family therapy last?

Family therapy is usually short term and solution-focused, with most families accomplishing their goals in 12 sessions or fewer. However, it can also last for longer if the probles at hand are more complex — and that’s okay, too.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 360+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Massachusetts accept 28 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Aetna Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO)

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS

  • Carelon

  • Carelon | Medicare Advantage

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Compsych

  • Fallon Health | Medicare Advantage

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

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Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

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Kirsten is the best!! She empowers me with tools that help me handle the highs and lows of life. I enjoy how easy it is to schedule meetings or reschedule, and the virtual option is so convenient
Danielle Sep 2025
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Karissa is knowledgeable, personable, and easy to connect with
Jillian Sep 2025
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I like being able to do this on zoom. It gives me a lot of flexibility. . My therapist is a very good listener. She's non-judgmental. . . I have already recommended drive works to a friend.
Maureen Sep 2025
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Very good
John Sep 2025
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My therapist Sahar is good
Deepika Sep 2025
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Kind and patient
Michael Sep 2025
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Being able to talk frankly about my emotions and my health. I have been carrying a lot of anger and frustration about my relationship with my daughter as well as my health. it was good just talking about it.
Deb Sep 2025
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Catherine is great and I love the convenience.
Amanda Sep 2025
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Where to find us

Phone number

(617) 744-3679

Languages spoken by MA providers

  • Urdu
  • Gujarati
  • Hindi
  • Arabic
  • Farsi
  • Spanish
  • English
  • Greek
  • French
  • Persian
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Mandarin
  • Portuguese
  • Creole
  • Turkish
  • Cantonese

Support Hours

Sunday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Monday 8:00am - 11:59pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 11:59pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 11:59pm
Thursday 8:00am - 11:59pm
Friday 8:00am - 11:59pm
Saturday 8:00am - 6:00pm

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