Care without the wait

119 licensed therapists & providers in Massachusetts—16 in Cambridge. Available as soon as today, in person and online

Therapy for every life stage

Our providers work with individuals, couples, families, & teens for anxiety, depression, grief, & more

#1 for in-network coverage

We accept UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, BCBS Plans, Humana, Aetna, & many more. Self-pay options available, no membership fees

Patients who get better

94% of patients feel truly understood by their provider. 3 out of 4 see improvement in depression & anxiety symptoms within 3 months

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45,738 people sought couples therapy help in Massachusetts in the last year

Discover how starting couples therapy can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

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Couples therapy FAQs

What is couples therapy?

Thriveworks Couples therapy helps couples work through their specific relationship issues. It is led by licensed professionals — often licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) — who are experts in their field and best-equipped to help couples. Some examples of common focuses within couples therapy include:

  • Jealousy
  • Trust issues
  • Infidelity
  • Opposing values
  • Different visions for the future
  • Disagreements in parenting
  • Lack of trust
  • Financial distress
  • Sex issues

How does couples therapy work?

Couples therapy works by helping couples identify and better navigate their unique challenges. Following an initial assessment of the couple in terms of strengths and needs, the therapist would then discuss their therapeutic goals and any possible approaches or ways of working together as therapist and couple.
Couples attend sessions together, whether they meet in person or by video. In addition to regular couples therapy sessions, each partner may also be asked to attend a few individual sessions to supplement their progress. This will allow their counselor to get to know each individual better, assess each of their personal needs, and develop the very best treatment plan moving forward.

Is couples therapy conducted in person or online?

Couples therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and via Online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you and your partner.

How long does couples therapy last?

On average, couples attend couples therapy for 12 weeks. However, couples therapy may last longer or shorter, dependent on the couples’ needs, the challenges they’d like to work through, and the pace of their progress.

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Get Your Relationship back on Track

When you met, everyone said you were a match made in heaven. You were never seen without each other, and every day you spent together was a new adventure, just because you were together.

These days, however, you argue constantly. The long term plans you made in the beginning never come up in conversation anymore, because you don’t know how long things are going to hold together.

But it’s not too late.

Cambridge Couples Counseling at Thriveworks

If you and your partner live in the Cambridge area and you’re ready for a fresh start, Thriveworks Cambridge Couples Counseling is here to make that start with you.

It doesn’t have to end just because things get tough.

You’ve probably heard it said often that anything good you have in your life is something you’ll probably have to fight for – and it’s true.  People walk away from good relationships everyday for the simple fact that they don’t have the tools to fix what has been broken. That’s where Thriveworks Cambridge comes in.

One of our caring professionals can teach you valuable relationship skills, such as:

  • Building good communication skills
  • How to trust
  • How to be honest
  • How to recover from a crisis, such as cheating or financial difficulties

We aren’t here to just put a patch over your problems and keep going.  Thriveworks Cambridge wants to get to the root of the problem and teach you skills that you’ll use for a lifetime. Start the healing today!

Thank you for saving my marriage. Thank you for saving me!

If your relationship needs some major TLC, or maybe you just want to strengthen the solid bond you and your partner already have, call us today.  There are no waiting lists, so if you call today you can see one of our counselors this week, possibly even the same day that you call.

Stop worrying about whether the two of you will make it.  Let’s start putting it back together today.  So call us today at 617-395-5806 to begin the process together.

Warmly,
Your Friends at Thriveworks Cambridge Couples Counseling

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurance and we offer self-pay options too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Cambridge 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

  • 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 Cambridge
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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Lady was very knowledgeable and helpful, but I had a lot of trouble understanding her with her accent. Certain words were hard for me to understand, because of her accent, but she seemed very knowledgeable in the subjects that I asked her.
Ridge Mar 2026
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Diane Paseos is wonderful!! After my sessions with her I less anxiety and calmer.
Lyric Mar 2026
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Sumio is understanding and compassionate, in a way that he takes into consideration not only the current session, but prior discussions for a more wholistic interpretation of the topic discussed. His broader prospective is important when exploring the deeper meaning.
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Janet Mar 2026
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I had a very pleasant experience and my thriveworks clinician Margaret was very patient with me
Nathan Mar 2026
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Very accommodating and each person takes the time to listen.
Morgan Mar 2026
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I really connected with my provider and have learned a lot in just two sessions with her!
Delila Mar 2026
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I have found the service simple and easy to use. Being able to meet on line is very convenient and feels effective
Rowyn Mar 2026
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I felt heard and understood. Diane has an approach that makes it easy to open up to.
Jadyn Jan 2026
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Where to find us

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Address

872 Massachusetts Ave Suite 2-2
Cambridge, MA 02139

Getting here

Thrive Boston Counseling and Psychotherapy is located in the 872 Mass Ave Building near Massachusetts Ave and Lee St, off Memorial Dr. It is near Harvard University and right by the Cambridge Public Library.

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Phone number

(617) 380-4651
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Languages spoken by MA providers

  • Hindi
  • Persian
  • Gujarati
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Creole
  • French
  • Japanese
  • Filipino
  • Mandarin
  • Farsi
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Hours

Monday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Thursday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Friday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Saturday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Sunday 8:00am - 9:30pm

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

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