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Offered in-person & online

Our counselors offer counseling for teens in Cambridge, MA

Get in-person or online care, and cover the majority of the costs with your insurance.

Get in-person or online care, and cover the majority of the costs with your insurance. Scheduling is easy — call our team and they’ll help you find your perfect match.

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7,163 people sought teen counseling help in Massachusetts in the last year

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

Meet with a provider as soon as this week

Our Cambridge providers are currently booked, however we have 84 online providers available right now in Massachusetts.
Boston
Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS, Cigna | Evernorth, +4 more
Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Stress, Women’s Issues, +6 more

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

Newton
Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS, Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card), +22 more
Stress, Bipolar Disorder, Life Transition, Depression, Trauma / PTSD

I believe one of the most important things I can do as your therapist is to provide a safe and supportive environment that allows for trust and explor... I believe one of the most important things I can do as your therapist is to provide a safe and supportive environment that allows for trust and exploration. Read more

Salem
Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS, Cigna | Evernorth, +4 more
LGBTQIA+, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Stress, Women’s Issues, +4 more

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

Boston
Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS, Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card), +5 more
Anger, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Stress, +10 more

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

Salem
Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS, Cigna | Evernorth, +4 more
Self Esteem, Stress, Women’s Issues, Life Transition, Relationships, +2 more

As a therapist, wife, mother, and professional, I understand the complexities of balancing multiple roles and am committed to helping others find heal... As a therapist, wife, mother, and professional, I understand the complexities of balancing multiple roles and am committed to helping others find healing, balance, and fulfillment in their journeys. Read more

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What is your go-to approach for teen counseling?

A good approach for helping people in teen counseling is empathetic and nonjudgmental listening so that the client feels comfortable in sharing their emotions and thoughts.

What tools do you teach in teen counseling?

The following tools can be effective in teen counseling:

  • Communication skills
  • Emotion identification
  • Emotion regulation
  • Distress tolerance
  • Goal-setting

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in teen counseling?

Client progress in teen counseling can be identified when the client is feeling better, able to express and manage their emotions, and more empowered in decision-making.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement teen counseling?

Clients can supplement their time in teen counseling by practicing the skills they have learned and explored in sessions.

What should someone do to prepare for starting teen counseling?

To prepare for their first teen counseling session, a teen can identify the issues they want to address and their goals for therapy.

Starting Teen counseling

What is teen counseling?

Teen counseling helps young individuals better understand and manage the challenges that affect their mental health. Common challenges amongst teens include anxiety, depression, ADHD, and problematic relationships with food.

How does teen counseling work?

Teen counseling works by using multiple techniques, tailored to fit the teen’s unique needs — based on their age group, their challenges, and the severity of their challenges. It might involve cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, art therapy, and others for varying ages. In any case, Thriveworks teen therapists in Cambridge have the expertise and experience to help young individuals at their level.

Does my teen need therapy?

Signs that teens might need Teen counseling can be very subjective, as they are experiencing many changes and can have intense reactions to them. As parents, you know your child best and are best equipped to judge whether certain reactions are standard behaviors for your teen or whether they might be hinting at a larger problem. Even so, there are a few common signs and events that often point to a need for therapy, such as experiencing divorce or loss, grief, consistent low moods, teens distancing themselves and becoming isolated, losing interest in hobbies, excessive anger or irritability, substance use issues, and suicidal ideation, among others.

Is teen counseling conducted in person or online?

Teen counseling providers at Thriveworks in Cambridge, MA offer both in person and online therapy by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does teen counseling last?

The length of teen counseling depends on your teen’s needs as well as the goals that you and their therapist might have for them. Generally, teen counseling sessions will last for several months.

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 Cambridge therapists and counselors accept 23 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 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

4.6 Learn about verified reviews
★★★★★
The therapist asked thoughtful questions and her responses were thoughtful and professional. It showed her understanding of mental health issues
Sharon Apr 2025
Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
She listened to me. The first time we met she asked me all sorts of questions and then sat back and let me talk. She was THE FIRST to really listen and diagnose me. Once I had the diagnosis, my best friend and I said finally. I'm now on medication and feel like I'm functioning fully for the first time in years.
Read more She listened to me. The first time we met she asked me all sorts of questions and then sat back and let me talk. She was THE FIRST to really listen and diagnose me. Once I had the diagnosis, my best friend and I said finally. I'm now on medication and feel like I'm functioning fully for the first time in years.
Nicole Apr 2025
Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
Very good attention to detail and caring about my life. I really appreciate everything.
Pierre Apr 2025
Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
I love my provider (Karissa Peoples). She is very thoughtful, professional and understanding. She has done wonders for my mental health and inner peace. 10/10
Joseph Apr 2025
Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
My provider has given me tools to work through my challenges.
Alicia Apr 2025
Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
Marissa does great work, especially given that our appointments are just 30 minutes
Benjamin Apr 2025
Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
The patient can talk to his/her doctor using Zoom. It saves time and traveling.
Joseph Apr 2025
Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
The honesty of my therapist and how I am always excepted with them.
Robert Apr 2025
Thriveworks.com verified review

Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Cambridge is located off of Massachusetts Ave, on the north side of the Charles River. Our office is in the Cambridge Tower next to Apollo Travel and Tours, Tanjore, and Cambridge Premier Realty. The closest bus stop is Massachusetts Ave opp Lee St. If you have trouble finding our office or have any questions about how to get here, please don’t hesitate to reach out!

Phone number

(617) 380-4651

Languages spoken by MA providers

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Creole
  • French
  • Japanese
  • Mandarin
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