Care without the wait

128 licensed therapists & providers in Massachusetts. 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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12,037 people sought family therapy help in Massachusetts in the last year

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

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Lexington, MA

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with decades of experience supporting individuals, couples, children, adolescents, and fam...

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Leominster, MA

Having worked in the community, I understand the importance of meeting the client where they are....

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Leominster, MA

I offer a warm, trauma-informed, and collaborative approach that honors each client’s story while supporting healing, growth, and ...

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Boston, MA

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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Leominster, MA

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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Family therapy FAQs

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 , 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 , 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 insurance and we offer self-pay options too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts
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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Hannah is brilliant, sensitive, empathetic, enthusiastic, supremely competent and compassionate and in every way the most gifted and qualified therapist I’ve had the opportunity to to work with since I began treatment for anxiety, trauma and major depressive disorder over 60 years ago.
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Riley Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Pamela is really listening to me, and giving me great feedback.
Tiffany Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Helen is a wonderful, thoughtful listener who offers positive feedback and a path to help improve my anxiety induced limitations.
Claudia Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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The therapist i talk with is amazing I think we clicked!! I look forward to talking with her more!
Ariana Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Jennifer is friendly and attentive. I really appreciate her!
Esperanza Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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I very much appreciate the humanity aspect. The actual care for the person and not just prescribing meds and upping doses. The last couple weeks have been difficult in my home life, so we made the decision to not increase any meds until that stabilizes as to not overdo it and have unintended consequences.
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Claudia Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Thriveworks overall has been very easy to use and when I wanted to switch therapists. It was very painless.
Alexander Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Im happy that I can talk to someone and not dump my issues in family. Thank you.
Ruby Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Being heard and understood
Jessica Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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The ease of being virtual fits my schedule well.
Alice Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Very friendly felt comfortable
Daniela Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Easy to get appointments. Communication is great. Cherly is awesome
Layla Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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She is genuinely a caring person. She treats me like a real person and is so kind. She is compassionate and listens to me and is very supportive and smart. I look forward to seeing her every week. I really appreciate her and all she for me.
Ebony Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Provider was personable, active listener, didn’t make me feel judged or misunderstood
Haruko Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Compassionate Care
Emi Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Working with my provider has been so easy and convenient. She is attentive and honest, and makes me think critically about what is going on in my life when needed. I thought I would have trouble connecting with someone via telemedicine and that has not been the case at all.
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Aubrey Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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I felt heard
Adam Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Daniela is amazing. I feel more comfortable talking to her than the majority of friends and family. She is so compassionate, understanding and funny too! I appreciate her beyond words!
Camila Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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I really feel safe speaking with Cara-Leigh about anything. What a wonderful compassionate human being.
Marisol Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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My therapist has been so helpful. She is supportive, helped me with strategies, and is so easy to talk to…
Alicia Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Where to find us

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Phone number

(617) 744-3679
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Languages spoken by MA providers

  • Hindi
  • Persian
  • Portuguese
  • Greek
  • Urdu
  • Gujarati
  • Arabic
  • Cantonese
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Creole
  • French
  • Japanese
  • Filipino
  • Mandarin
  • Farsi
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Support Hours

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

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