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Boston

I understand that life can bring unexpected challenges, and I’m here to offer a safe, supportive space where you can begin to heal...

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Attleboro

As an experienced therapist, I am passionate about helping people and focusing on achieving their goals, and I am excited to learn...

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Quincy

As a man of color from a diverse cultural background, I understand the need to provide culturally appropriate care for patients an...

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Cambridge

As a Black Haitian-American woman, I understand what it means to be different, among many other things....

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Boston

As a bi-cultural Black woman, I am committed to providing intentional and culturally responsive work....

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Worcester

As a mental health clinician, I am here to help people develop into the best versions of themselves through their perspective....

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Worcester

Jeffrey White is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over thirty years of experience providing empathic listening a...

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Newton

As a clinician, I understand that building therapeutic rapport is an essential step in addressing your mental health needs and hel...

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Westborough

The world can feel very loud and overwhelming, and I am here to help guide you through the difficult times that life can bring and...

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Attleboro

Healing is not for the faint of heart, but a winding road rather than a destination....

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Boston

Life can present challenges that take us by surprise and sometimes we just need a little help....

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Boston

Amanda is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Massachusetts and LCSW in North Carolina. She earned her Masters in Soc...

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Salem

Stephen Medina is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has 7 years of experience providing care to children, adolescents,...

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Leominster

Meghan Kelley is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has 5 years of experience in the mental health field. Meg has expe...

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Quincy

Kelsey Quinn is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has been working in the mental health field for 10 years collaborati...

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Worcester

As a dedicated Clinician, I am here to help overwhelming feelings not to detour us from our true authentic selves....

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Framingham

As a Grief-informed Expressive Arts Therapist, I am passionate about co-creating a therapeutic relationship that best suits your i...

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Attleboro

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 am compassionate and committed to helping people enhance their well-being....

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Framingham

Cheers to you for reaching out and prioritizing your mental health, overall wellness, and happiness! This is not always an easy st...

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Lexington

As a multi-cultural counselor, I recognize the importance of respecting cultural, sexual, and gender diversity....

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Framingham

I know how important it is to feel truly seen and supported, and I'd be honored to walk with you as you work toward healing, growt...

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Worcester

I'm passionate about creating a safe and judgement-free space where you can explore, heal, and grow into your best self; together,...

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Cambridge

I believe there is true beauty in helping others become the best version of themselves; however, to allow that to happen, I must f...

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Boston

As a military veteran, I understand the corrosive nature of trauma and the unique obstacles that living with trauma-related sympto...

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Boston

As a woman of color and a mom myself, I understand the issues our different communities are presented with on a daily basis with ...

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Salem

I believe in working collaboratively with my clients, meeting them where they are and utilizing strengths to explore solutions....

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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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Cambridge

As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I believe a strong therapeutic relationship is key to your success in therapy, where you ca...

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Salem

As a therapist, wife, mother, and professional, I understand the complexities of balancing multiple roles and am committed to help...

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Cambridge

I’ve had the privilege of working in a wide range of mental health settings, from substance abuse treatment facilities to crisis s...

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Cambridge

As a USAF veteran and psychotherapist, I bring both compassion and resilience to our work together, and I'm here to walk beside yo...

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Worcester

As a former member of a special operations military unit, I understand and can empathize with directly- and indirectly-related iss...

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Somerville

As a clinician with experience in outpatient clinics and other community-based settings, I have developed the ability to meet and ...

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Attleboro

As an empathetic individual it is Tiffany's passion to help people of all kinds through therapeutic skill, technique and cultural ...

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Cambridge

As a man of color who has lived in this country for more than 24 years, I can understand people through multiple perspectives....

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Cambridge

I like to focus on a fun way to get to the root of the diagnosis in a judgment-free zone!...

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Framingham

As a psychoanalyst, I use a client-centered, holistic approach that prioritizes the human being beyond the diagnosis, and connects...

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Framingham

As a compassionate therapist with diverse experience in clinical psychology, I'm dedicated to helping you navigate life's challeng...

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Newton

I have a wide range of experience with behavioral health disorders that include bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, PTSD, mood ...

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Quincy

Caring and creative licensed professional with over 16 years' experience in education, mental health, and healthcare sectors, brin...

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Cambridge

As a queer-identified woman and mother, I understand the unique issues we are facing as a community in these trying times....

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Watertown

I seek to empower you with tools to transform your thinking and open yourself to new perspectives....

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Framingham

Lena Nganga is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with more than 15 years of experience assisting teens, adults...

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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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Leominster

I understand the importance of finding the courage to raise your voice, to speak your truth, to walk in hope....

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Lexington

I believe that healing is a journey of self-awareness and a remembrance of the inherent worth and completeness that is our birthri...

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Boston

Life can be stressful, busy, and sometimes overwhelming, and I love helping people find their path forward....

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Cambridge

I seek to understand the complexities of what it means to be human in a rapidly changing environment....

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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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Leominster

As a trauma-informed clinician and mother, I understand how complex and deeply personal the journey toward healing can be....

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Boston

Having spent over a decade in the U.S. as an immigrant from China, I understand the unique challenges faced by those with multicul...

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Worcester

As a young woman, I understand the challenges that academic, work, and family stress can present....

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Cambridge

Cody Doucette is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a Master's degree in Counseling and Psychological Services. He has a pass...

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Leominster

Ashley Kitchen-Sweet is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 8 years of specialized experience in guiding adults through d...

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Leominster

I offer mindfulness-based cognitive therapy to deepen self-awareness as a means of healing....

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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

As a passionate clinician, navigating the challenging experience of life, I look forward to meeting with you as we embark on a jou...

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Leominster

I work to make sure that my clients feel empowered and not stigmatized by any mental health issues that they are experiencing....

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Lexington

I believe everyone deserves respect and dignity as it takes courage to seek professional help and implement change, and I utilize ...

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Quincy

It takes a lot of strength for individuals to engage in counseling, and I understand the importance of building trust and rapport ...

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Leominster

As a person who lives with chronic pain, I understand the connection between the mind and body in a unique way....

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Boston

I will create a secured atmosphere where clients will feel appreciated and will obtain the highest quality of care while working t...

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Quincy

As someone who has worked with children for over 17 years in a variety of settings and now have become a mother more recently I ha...

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Attleboro

As a second-generation Asian woman of color, I have the insight and compassion of feeling different and empowering self-esteem to ...

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Lexington

As a young woman who has allowed self-esteem, confidence, and anxiety to get in the way of life, I understand how difficult it can...

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Worcester

I take a person-centered approach to therapy and work with clients to resolve life issues, cope with stressors, meet their goals, ...

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Salem

I am dedicated to creating a safe, empathetic space for individuals to explore their thoughts and feelings....

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Leominster

Talking has a curative quality. It allows us to gain access to thoughts and feelings we could have been previously unaware of....

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Brookline

Christopher Andrew is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has 7 years of experience partnering with adolescents and youn...

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Attleboro

Asking for help can be overwhelming, but confronting choices on a daily basis can become easier with the right support system in p...

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Salem

As a long-term career therapist, I have a passion for my work and feel privileged to work with those who share their heartfelt cha...

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Boston

As a woman of color, I understand the importance of intersectionality and cultural competence and their impact on mental health....

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Attleboro

As a bicultural and trilingual woman and mother, I understand issues of culture and ethnicity, as well as parenting....

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Boston

I am committed to helping individuals overcome any barriers to optimum mental health and reaching their goals in treatment. I have...

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Watertown

Hello there! Starting something new can be scary, but with some teamwork and collaboration we can accomplish some amazing things....

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Somerville

I enjoy helping others learn how to better cope with anxiety and life stressors....

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Worcester

Jason Czernich is a person-centered, trauma-informed, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker(LICSW) with more than 11 years o...

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Newton

I am a therapist passionate about creating a safe, understanding, non-judgmental space where we can work together to explore and n...

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Cambridge

As a human being, I understand the myriad of psychiatric, psychological, and mental health problems that humans face throughout th...

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Newton

I am dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming environment so that every client can have a place to feel accepted, respected, and...

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Quincy

I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. ...

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Lexington

Pinelopi Dovinos is a psychotherapist with a Master’s Degree in Social Work and Certification in Gender and sexuality (queer stu...

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Newton

As an African American male, I understand the unique challenges associated with engaging with a mental health professional. Throug...

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Quincy

I understand the importance of meeting clients where they are, and I work to tailor treatment approaches to meet individual needs ...

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Boston

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

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Westborough

I strive to create a non-judgemental and compassionate therapeutic relationship to help you navigate through life’s challenges....

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Worcester

As someone who values the story that each person holds, I will never take for granted the trust it takes to open up and share the ...

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Cambridge

Margaret Oloyede is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practioner with 8 years of experience treating adults who are struggling to ...

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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

Like you, I hold many identities (i.e. queer, neurodivergent, female, etc) and I recognize that each of your unique identities is ...

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Boston

As a gay cisgender bicultural man of color, I understand the unique challenges of identity exploration and intersectionality....

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Watertown

Sophia Sadiki is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with 4 years of experience providing therapeutic care to ad...

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Salem

I am an empathetic and experienced therapist dedicated to helping clients achieve personal growth and emotional well-being....

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Cambridge

I love helping individuals become the greatest versions of themselves....

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Boston

Amanda Wayne is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who has had the great fortune to work with clients of all ages, ethn...

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Cambridge

As a Dialectical Behavior Therapist, I believe people have the ability to learn from, resolve, and ultimately thrive in response t...

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Salem

As an experienced individual and family therapist, I respect and recognize the vulnerability and the strength of taking that first...

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Boston

As a clinical psychologist trained as a generalist with over 20+ years of experience and specialty training in treating anxiety, d...

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Starting Depression counseling in Amherst

What can counseling do for those who suffer with depression?

Depression counseling can help those with major depression, minor depression, postpartum depression, persistent depressive disorder, and more. The providers at Thriveworks in Amherst, MA will develop a unique treatment plan based on your specific experience, needs, and goals.

Is it worth going to therapy for depression?

It is absolutely worth going to therapy for depression — depression counseling helps people better manage their symptoms and get back to living happier lives again.

How does depression counseling work?

Depression counseling works by helping people pinpoint life problems, distorted thought patterns, and other causes of their depression, then process and work through them in order to mitigate the negative effects those factors have on their lives.

Signs of depression

Common signs of depression include:

  • Consistent low mood
  • Fatigue
  • Irritability
  • Oversleeping or difficulty sleeping
  • Changes in diet (eating much more or less)
  • Withdrawal and isolation
  • Feelings of guilt or worthlessness
  • Feelings of hopelessness
  • Loss of interest in previous hobbies or activities
  • Excessive substance use

Is depression counseling conducted in person or online?

Thriveworks depression counseling in Amherst, MA is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How often should you attend depression therapy sessions?

Depression counseling can last for a few weeks, months, or longer, dependent on the severity of one’s depression as well as their needs and preferences.

How much does depression counseling cost?

At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.

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Amherst, MA Depression Counseling

Depression is one of those things that can sneak up on us and turn our days into a battle of survival. Battling depression while coping with feelings of isolation and loneliness is even more difficult. When getting out of bed requires too much energy, Thriveworks Amherst wants you to know that we are here for you. Reach out to us today to schedule your first depression counseling session and get the help you need.

What Are the Symptoms of Depression? 

Common symptoms of depression include:

  • Feeling worthless
  • Having no energy (may be called “lazy”)
  • A loss of interest in things that used to bring you joy
  • Mental fog (not thinking straight)
  • Abnormal sleeping patterns (sleeping too much or too little)
  • Unordinary eating habits (eating too much or too little)
  • Irritability
  • Changes in sex drive
  • Feeling down or sad
  • Suicidal thoughts or behavior

It’s common to think that what you’re experiencing “isn’t that bad”, or “other people have it worse. I shouldn’t complain.” Or even, “I should be strong enough to get through this on my own.”

It isn’t true that some cases of depression are “harder” or “more important” than others. If you have symptoms of depression- that’s hard enough! You deserve to be free of it.

When to Seek Therapy for Depression? 

Speaking to a professional is a way to ease the pain of today by receiving support, encouragement, and expert guidance in the comfort of your home.

Speaking to one of our online therapists can help in a number of ways. The therapist or counselor can work with you in the following areas:

  1. Help establish a new routine: The therapist can help identify activities and ways we can be productive. Using these opportunities to establish a new routine can decrease both boredom and establish a sense of worth.
  2. Maintaining personal interaction: Regularly meeting with the counselor will be a way of connecting with another human being that is essential in getting through periods when we feel isolated. However, the therapist can also guide us to ways of regularly connecting with friends and loved ones.
  3. Giving ourselves a break: Establishing new routines and/or connecting can with others in new ways. A therapist or counselor will teach cognitive techniques that help us resist urges to make negative self-statements and develop internal self-talk that will encourage and strengthen us.

Benefits of Online Therapy

In 1982 the first online counseling session was held as a self-help group. Since then, online counseling has expanded to encompass nearly everything a face-to-face therapy session can do. It is versatile, mobile, and entirely safe, and has many pros, including:

  • Convenience
  • Confidential
  • Effectiveness

If you are considering online counseling you can get to know our therapists at Thriveworks Amherst and easily begin making an appointment here.

Not every day will be a good day, and that’s okay. What’s important is to get back up and keep trying. Sometimes, having an empathetic, nonjudgmental support system can help you get back on the path towards a happier, fulfilling life. Thriveworks Amherst is just here to show you the tools to do so. We accept most insurances. We also offer an affordable self-pay option.

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 Amherst accept 24 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • 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

  • Harvard Pilgrim

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Self-pay costs at Amherst
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

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Thriveworks helped me realize that I do believe people can change. I’m not the person I was three months ago, broken and fearful. I’m healthy and happy and for the first time being kind to myself. Thank you for giving me my life back.
Anonymous Thriveworks Client
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Amherst is located in the same building as Yoga Center Amherst and Mexcalito Taco Bar. We are right by the intersection of Kellogg Ave and Boltwood Walk, and nearby is the intersection of Kellogg Ave and N Pleasant Street. Near this intersection is Build Yoga and Wellness, The Halal Cart, Richard’s Coin Exchange, and a US Post Office.

Phone number

(413) 340-5164

Languages spoken by MA providers

  • English
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