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

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24  therapists available in Cambridge

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

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Attleboro

Experiencing a close family member go through his own trials and tribulations at a young age and watching him transform his life i...

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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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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

As a second-generation Haitian woman and survivor of trauma, I carry the resilience of my ancestors and offer a compassionate, aff...

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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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Lexington

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

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Boston

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

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Boston

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

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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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Brookline

I have a very strong skill set in treating those patients that have suffered trauma in their lives....

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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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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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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

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

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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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Cambridge

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

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Framingham

I’ve spent most of my career as a social worker in the field of child welfare, mostly working with children and families in a va...

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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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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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Starting Family therapy in Cambridge

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 Cambridge, 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 Cambridge, 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 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

  • Carelon | Medicare Advantage

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Compsych

  • Fallon Health | Medicare Advantage

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

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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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I really like how easy it is to navigate Thriveworks - from the variety of providers to the flexibility of hours. I enjoy working with Liz the most, there's a level of understanding that she brings to our sessions that facilitates healing. I'm grateful that Thriveworks allowed me to meet with many different folks before deciding who aligns the most with my current needs.
Read more I really like how easy it is to navigate Thriveworks - from the variety of providers to the flexibility of hours. I enjoy working with Liz the most, there's a level of understanding that she brings to our sessions that facilitates healing. I'm grateful that Thriveworks allowed me to meet with many different folks before deciding who aligns the most with my current needs.
Sade Sep 2025
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Alice is fantastic. I always feel supported and like it was well worth me sharing and talking with her.
Kimberlyh Sep 2025
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Professional and thought invoking. Feels like you are getting good results from therapy.
Irma Sep 2025
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A very empathetic and talented therapist who listens closely and doesn't judge. Also gives extremely helpful feedback.
Stephanie Sep 2025
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I love my therapist for her insights, compassion and always giving me her full attention and making me feel valued.
Trudy Sep 2025
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I really appreciate the empathy I receive from Alex. Even more, I appreciate that he doesn't let me avoid looking at the hard things. My prior therapist made it easy for me to avoid talking about things that were difficult or uncomfortable.
Angela Sep 2025
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Liz Laverty has been the best therapist I've ever has, and she's my eighth. She gets me thinking about things that have been important to my healing, things that I never thought to work out on my own. I've gone from never leaving the house to shopping and visiting friends. I still have work to do, but I'm confident that with Liz assisting me, I will get there.
Read more Liz Laverty has been the best therapist I've ever has, and she's my eighth. She gets me thinking about things that have been important to my healing, things that I never thought to work out on my own. I've gone from never leaving the house to shopping and visiting friends. I still have work to do, but I'm confident that with Liz assisting me, I will get there.
Lisa Sep 2025
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My therapist, Rayla Johnson, is absolutely amazing! I have referred her to others who agree. When I did my intake, the person, I think his name was Ryan, thought I would be a good fit and was spot on! I was in rough shape when I called and he was so compassionate towards me. The entire staff that I have dealt with has changed me for the better in so many ways, so thank you!
Read more My therapist, Rayla Johnson, is absolutely amazing! I have referred her to others who agree. When I did my intake, the person, I think his name was Ryan, thought I would be a good fit and was spot on! I was in rough shape when I called and he was so compassionate towards me. The entire staff that I have dealt with has changed me for the better in so many ways, so thank you!
Maryellen Sep 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Cambridge is near Cooper Park, off of Centre Street and Hancock Street.

Phone number

(617) 764-9202

Languages spoken by MA providers

  • English
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