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4,973 people sought cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) help in Massachusetts in the last year

Discover how starting therapy with a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

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Good news! We have 58 therapists in Massachusetts available for an online or in-person session.
Naomi Dyson

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What is your go-to approach for cognitive behavioral therapy?

My go-to approach for helping people using components of cognitive behavioral therapy is cognitive reframing. I prefer using cognitive reframing and challenging because it helps clients recognize internal bias in how they perceive and react to situations.

What tools do you teach in cognitive behavioral therapy?

I teach the following tools in cognitive behavioral therapy: cognitive challenging and reframing, relaxation and deep breathing techniques, journaling and using thought logs, and behavioral activation.

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in cognitive behavioral therapy?

I know a client is making meaningful progress in cognitive behavioral therapy when they demonstrate insight and the ability to expand their perspective from initial assumptions and automatic thoughts, as well as actively choose to engage in behaviors associated with positive well-being.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement cognitive behavioral therapy?

Clients can supplement their time in cognitive behavioral therapy with journaling and using thought logs to develop an understanding of connections between feelings, thoughts, and behaviors, as well as using thought-challenging worksheets to prompt exploration of alternative perspectives.

What should someone do to prepare for starting cognitive behavioral therapy?

Many therapists use cognitive behavioral therapy, sometimes in conjunction with other therapy approaches. If clients are preparing for their first therapy session with a therapist who uses cognitive behavioral therapy, they can start to pay attention and make note of instances of changes in mood, with special attention to what thoughts they might be having and how they are behaving.

Starting Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our Boston therapists and counselors accept 29 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

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth EAP

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • Fallon Health

  • First Health Network

  • Harvard Pilgrim

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Self-pay costs at Boston
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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I have two providers - one for Rx and one for counseling. Both are good. You to watch for emails and stage engaged and the help is there! Thank you, Anne
Read more I have two providers - one for Rx and one for counseling. Both are good. You to watch for emails and stage engaged and the help is there! Thank you, Anne
Anne Feb 2024
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I saw counseling and therapy from your remote staff both have been very beneficial to me. Thank you very much.
Read more I saw counseling and therapy from your remote staff both have been very beneficial to me. Thank you very much.
Anne Feb 2024
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Thriveworks is full of amazing employees. Even the person that answered my first call was incredible, compassionate and sought out the best possible options for my situation. I've been going weekly 3 months and will likely continue for years!
Read more Thriveworks is full of amazing employees. Even the person that answered my first call was incredible, compassionate and sought out the best possible options for my situation. I've been going weekly 3 months and will likely continue for years!
Sonja Feb 2024
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Boston is located on Water St. We share a building with The Boston Barbor Exchange, Vaanga Boston, PanIQ Escape Room Boston, and other businesses. We’re just a few blocks away from the waterfront.

Phone number

(617) 882-7447

Languages spoken by MA providers

  • Portuguese
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Japanese
  • Farsi
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