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Offered in-person & online

Our therapists offer addiction counseling in Westborough, MA

Start in-person or online sessions with a provider you can trust. We accept most major insurances. Book online or by giving us a call

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Care without the wait

128 licensed therapists & providers in Massachusetts—3 in Westborough. 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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686,000 people sought help with Thriveworks in the last year

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

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Addiction FAQs

What is addiction counseling?

Addiction counseling therapists at Thriveworks in Westborough, MA can help people manage their urges to use the substance or engage in the activity they’re addicted to. In addition, it can help people manage the challenges that stem from their addiction, from relationship issues to problems at work, as well as those whose addiction may stem from issues like trauma.

How does addiction counseling work?

Addiction counseling at Thriveworks in Westborough, MA works by helping one understand the underlying causes of their addiction, teaching them coping strategies, and recognizing their specific triggers. Long-term or ongoing addiction counseling can also help to prevent relapse.

Is addiction counseling conducted in person or online?

Addiction counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does addiction counseling last?

The length of addiction counseling depends on the individual’s needs, the extent and severity of their addiction, and the problems that might stem from it. That said, people can make meaningful progress in addiction counseling in the first weeks to months.

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Help with Addiction in Worcester, MA—Counselors and Therapists in Westborough

Addiction is the state of no longer being in control of your emotions or urges when it comes to a specific substance or activity. You might have every other aspect of your life under control, but not that specific thing. By not having that specific thing under control, whether it be drink, food, drugs, sex, gambling, the internet or anything else, then you really have nothing in control. That one thing that you can’t control can easily turn around and start to control you. That’s addiction, and it’s a serious matter. Our Thriveworks Westborough addiction counselors, therapists, and psychologists are able to help you if you need it.

Symptoms of Addiction

It doesn’t matter what you’re addicted to at all. It might be crack cocaine or it might be fizzy drinks, what matters is that your addiction is controlling you now. Maybe you thought that you were controlling it, but you were wrong. No matter what you’re addicted to, you’re probably sharing some of the same symptoms:

  • Powerlessness. You’re feeling beaten by this thing. You’ve tried and tried to give up but you can’t
  • Dishonesty. You’ve started to lie to people about your addiction, denying it, or saying that you’re doing something else when you’re really indulging in it
  • Your work is suffering. Your home life is suffering. Your relationships are suffering. But you don’t really care anymore.

The above factors are classic signs of a problem with an addiction. The brain just switches off to another mode and nothing is important anymore to the addict. If you see yourself here, please do contact us.

Ultimate Effects of Untreated Addiction

The worst thing an addict can do is not seek treatment or leave it too late to seek treatment. Untreated addiction literally can kill. Whether from an overdose or suicide or disease, the end result of death is the same. Addition also breaks up families and causes destitution. It simply destroys lives!

Seeking Treatment at Thriveworks Worcester

There is hope out there for addicts and their families, though. Treatment is available and our addiction counseling services are here to provide it with a huge variety of programs available for every addiction. Therapy is really the best way to recover from addiction, working with your counselor and other addicts to find a way through that maze in your head and out the other side into the sunshine.

It’s possible to recover from addiction. People do it all the time with the help of qualified therapists and psychologists. It’s your time to recover, so please get in contact with us today.

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 Westborough 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 Westborough
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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Ken Burke is fantastic! He is knowledgeable, easy to talk to, and has great understanding and execution of the process that gets you on the road to better mental health. I would recommend him to anyone.
Cassandra Mar 2026
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Stephanie Wuebens is professional, knowledgeable, compassionate & validating while still helping one see a different view to situations.
Addilyn Jan 2026
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Hannah is the most helpful and effective therapist I have ever had since I began therapy when I was 18 years old for trauma, anxiety and depression sixty years ago. If I had had her help then, I would have avoided a great deal of pain and suffering.
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Juniper Jan 2026
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★★★★★
UI of website is great. In network with insurance. Love to read a little about my providers before choosing. I have been happy with both providers I have seen at thriveworks so far
Aleah Jan 2026
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Hannah is great. She listens, she provides new perspective, she’s very positive, and accommodates my schedule.
Martha Dec 2025
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I have been with Joan for years! This says it all about the way you embrace yr patients. Thank you
Carolyn Sep 2025
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My therapist is wonderful and I look forward to our sessions every week.
Savanna Sep 2025
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My provider is very patient and kind.
Nataly Sep 2025
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Where to find us

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Address

5 E Main St Suite 3
Westborough, MA 01581

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Westborough near the rotary of East Main Street, Milk Street, and South Street, close to the Westborough Public Library and near the Bay State Green. The office is in a two-story concrete commercial office building. Enter through the leftmost front door to access Suite 3.

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Phone number

(774) 252-7733
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Languages spoken by MA providers

  • English
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Hours

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
Monday 8:00am - 9:30pm

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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
Monday 8:00am - 11:00pm

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