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6,431 people sought child therapy help in Massachusetts in the last year

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94  therapists available in  Somerville

Attleboro

As an experienced therapist, I am passionate about helping people and focusing on achieving their goals, and I am excited to learn...

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Boston

I understand that life can bring unexpected challenges, and I’m here to offer a safe, supportive space where you can begin to heal...

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Quincy

As a man of color from a diverse cultural background, I understand the need to provide culturally appropriate care for patients an...

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Cambridge

As a Black Haitian-American woman, I understand what it means to be different, among many other things....

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Boston

Life can present challenges that take us by surprise and sometimes we just need a little help....

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Worcester

Jeffrey White is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over thirty years of experience providing empathic listening a...

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Boston

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

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Worcester

As a daughter, sister, mom, and wife, I understand the complex and unique issues that happen throughout all walks of life....

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Quincy

Starting therapy is a courageous first step to making changes and feeling empowered....

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Westborough

I am an open minded and flexible clinician who doesn't back down from a challenge....

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Newton

As a clinician, I understand that building therapeutic rapport is an essential step in addressing your mental health needs and hel...

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Brookline

As a therapist, I am committed to providing a warm and welcoming environment where you will feel safe, respected, and heard....

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Salem

Stephen Medina is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has 7 years of experience providing care to children, adolescents,...

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Leominster

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

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Framingham

As a Grief-informed Expressive Arts Therapist, I am passionate about co-creating a therapeutic relationship that best suits your i...

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Brookline

I have come to understand that each individual navigates life challenges in a unique way. Through my experiences, I have realized ...

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Westborough

As a woman who has worked with both typical and atypical children for most of my life, I understand how to create a safe, fun, and...

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Worcester

As a therapist with over 17 years of experience in helping people who are struggling with a wide range issues, I work to create an...

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Newton

As an African American male, I understand the unique challenges associated with engaging with a mental health professional. Throug...

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Attleboro

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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Brookline

As a Psychotherapist with 10+ years of clinical experience, I have been able to witness the impressive transformation folks have b...

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Leominster

Meghan Kelley is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has 5 years of experience in the mental health field. Meg has expe...

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Framingham

Cheers to you for reaching out and prioritizing your mental health, overall wellness, and happiness! This is not always an easy st...

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Lexington

As a multi-cultural counselor, I recognize the importance of respecting cultural, sexual, and gender diversity....

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Leominster

I am compassionate and committed to helping people enhance their well-being....

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Cambridge

I believe there is true beauty in helping others become the best version of themselves; however, to allow that to happen, I must f...

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Boston

As a military veteran, I understand the corrosive nature of trauma and the unique obstacles that living with trauma-related sympto...

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Framingham

I know how important it is to feel truly seen and supported, and I'd be honored to walk with you as you work toward healing, growt...

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Boston

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

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Salem

As a therapist, wife, mother, and professional, I understand the complexities of balancing multiple roles and am committed to help...

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Cambridge

As a USAF veteran and psychotherapist, I bring both compassion and resilience to our work together, and I'm here to walk beside yo...

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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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Salem

Feeling overwhelmed, unsupported, or disconnected can be challenging and frustrating. I am here to provide a supportive place wher...

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Boston

Having spent over a decade in the U.S. as an immigrant from China, I understand the unique challenges faced by those with multicul...

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Cambridge

As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I believe a strong therapeutic relationship is key to your success in therapy, where you ca...

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Attleboro

As an empathetic individual it is Tiffany's passion to help people of all kinds through therapeutic skill, technique and cultural ...

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Quincy

As a woman in long-term recovery, a parent in a same-sex committed relationship who went through years of infertility and has four...

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Cambridge

As a straight cis-gendered white male, I have tried to build my cultural competence and sexual/gender understanding to advocate an...

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Framingham

I am dedicated to helping adults and adolescents navigate life's challenges and achieve personal growth through compassionate and ...

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Salem

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

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Worcester

As a former member of a special operations military unit, I understand and can empathize with directly- and indirectly-related iss...

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Cambridge

I’ve had the privilege of working in a wide range of mental health settings, from substance abuse treatment facilities to crisis s...

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Newton

I have a wide range of experience with behavioral health disorders that include bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, PTSD, mood ...

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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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Cambridge

Cody Doucette is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a Master's degree in Counseling and Psychological Services. He has a pass...

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Cambridge

As a queer-identified woman and mother, I understand the unique issues we are facing as a community in these trying times....

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Lexington

I believe that healing is a journey of self-awareness and a remembrance of the inherent worth and completeness that is our birthri...

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Framingham

Lena Nganga is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with more than 15 years of experience assisting teens, adults...

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Leominster

I understand the importance of finding the courage to raise your voice, to speak your truth, to walk in hope....

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Framingham

As a psychoanalyst, I use a client-centered, holistic approach that prioritizes the human being beyond the diagnosis, and connects...

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Watertown

I seek to empower you with tools to transform your thinking and open yourself to new perspectives....

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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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Cambridge

I like to focus on a fun way to get to the root of the diagnosis in a judgment-free zone!...

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Quincy

Caring and creative licensed professional with over 16 years' experience in education, mental health, and healthcare sectors, brin...

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Framingham

As a compassionate therapist with diverse experience in clinical psychology, I'm dedicated to helping you navigate life's challeng...

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Leominster

I offer mindfulness-based cognitive therapy to deepen self-awareness as a means of healing....

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Framingham

Courtney Council is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a Master's in Clinical Mental Health and a second Master’s in the A...

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Worcester

As a young woman, I understand the challenges that academic, work, and family stress can present....

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Leominster

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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Lexington

I am grateful for the long life I’ve lived so far and hopeful for many more years. Through clients and coworkers, I’ve learned tha...

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Quincy

It takes a lot of strength for individuals to engage in counseling, and I understand the importance of building trust and rapport ...

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Boston

I will create a secured atmosphere where clients will feel appreciated and will obtain the highest quality of care while working t...

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Leominster

Ashley Kitchen-Sweet is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 8 years of specialized experience in guiding adults through d...

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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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Lexington

I believe everyone deserves respect and dignity as it takes courage to seek professional help and implement change, and I utilize ...

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Salem

I am dedicated to creating a safe, empathetic space for individuals to explore their thoughts and feelings....

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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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Attleboro

Asking for help can be overwhelming, but confronting choices on a daily basis can become easier with the right support system in p...

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Worcester

I take a person-centered approach to therapy and work with clients to resolve life issues, cope with stressors, meet their goals, ...

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Quincy

As someone who has worked with children for over 17 years in a variety of settings and now have become a mother more recently I ha...

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Brookline

Christopher Andrew is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has 7 years of experience partnering with adolescents and youn...

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Newton

I am a therapist passionate about creating a safe, understanding, non-judgmental space where we can work together to explore and n...

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Cambridge

I hope to create an expressive and creative space for all walks of life by learning from one another, building a relationship, and...

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Boston

As a woman of color, I understand the importance of intersectionality and cultural competence and their impact on mental health....

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Boston

I am committed to helping individuals overcome any barriers to optimum mental health and reaching their goals in treatment. I have...

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Boston

As a passionate clinician, navigating the challenging experience of life, I look forward to meeting with you as we embark on a jou...

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Leominster

Talking has a curative quality. It allows us to gain access to thoughts and feelings we could have been previously unaware of....

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Attleboro

As a bicultural and trilingual woman and mother, I understand issues of culture and ethnicity, as well as parenting....

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Salem

As a long-term career therapist, I have a passion for my work and feel privileged to work with those who share their heartfelt cha...

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Boston

As a clinical psychologist trained as a generalist with over 20+ years of experience and specialty training in treating anxiety, d...

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Worcester

As a dedicated Clinician, I am here to help overwhelming feelings not to detour us from our true authentic selves....

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Westborough

I strive to create a non-judgemental and compassionate therapeutic relationship to help you navigate through life’s challenges....

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Cambridge

As a working mom of two, I understand the stress life can put on us and the art of multi-tasking....

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Cambridge

As a human being, I understand the myriad of psychiatric, psychological, and mental health problems that humans face throughout th...

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Attleboro

I look forward to holding a safe space for clients to explore their current challenges....

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Boston

As a gay cisgender bicultural man of color, I understand the unique challenges of identity exploration and intersectionality....

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Lexington

Like you, I hold many identities (i.e. queer, neurodivergent, female, etc) and I recognize that each of your unique identities is ...

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Boston

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

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Worcester

Jason Czernich is a person-centered, trauma-informed, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker(LICSW) with more than 11 years o...

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Salem

I am an empathetic and experienced therapist dedicated to helping clients achieve personal growth and emotional well-being....

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Cambridge

Margaret Oloyede is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practioner with 8 years of experience treating adults who are struggling to ...

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Attleboro

As a second-generation Asian woman of color, I have the insight and compassion of feeling different and empowering self-esteem to ...

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Boston

Amanda Wayne is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who has had the great fortune to work with clients of all ages, ethn...

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Starting Child therapy in Somerville

What is child therapy?

Child therapy, also known as counseling for kids, helps young individuals better understand and manage the challenges that affect their mental health. Common challenges amongst kids include behavioral issues, trauma, bullying, depression, and anxiety. All ages of children can attend and benefit from child therapy at Thriveworks Somerville.

How does child therapy work?

Child therapy works by using multiple techniques tailored to fit the child’s needs based on their age group, their challenges, and the severity of their challenges. It might involve play therapy for younger kids or cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, art therapy, and others for varying ages. In any case, Thriveworks child therapists in Somerville, MA have the expertise and experience to help kids at their level.

Play therapy vs. child therapy

Child therapy is a type of therapy meant for clients within a specific age group, while play therapy is an approach to therapy that helps children with self-expression and stress relief, among others. Play therapy is a technique that is often used in child therapy to help children express what’s running through their minds when they do not have the words to express their thoughts and emotions. It can get children to express what’s wrong, what might be causing unwanted behaviors, or what they might need in a way that is accessible to them so that therapists can then work to treat the issue.

How to tell if my child needs counseling

It’s not always obvious when a child should see a therapist for their behavior, though in the midst of challenges like divorce, loss, bullying, and other mental health conditions, it’s often a good idea to seek it out. Common behaviors that can indicate a need for child therapy include separation anxiety, bedwetting (at inappropriate ages), and agitation/excessive irritability — especially if it reaches a point of physical violence.

What type of therapy is best for children?

Cognitive behavioral therapy at Thriveworks in Somerville, MA is one of the best types of therapy for children. However, it can be administered in child therapy sessions in a variety of ways that are more accessible to young minds, such as play therapy.

Is child therapy conducted in person or online?

Child therapy 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 child therapy last?

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

How much does child therapy cost?

At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.

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 Somerville accept 24 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 Somerville
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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Linda Guglielmo, my provider, has a friendly low-key nature and her calm, approachable demeanor make her very comfortable to talk with. Linda is a very attentive listener, demonstrates a genuine interest, and offers considerate, helpful responses in a positive manner.
Read more Linda Guglielmo, my provider, has a friendly low-key nature and her calm, approachable demeanor make her very comfortable to talk with. Linda is a very attentive listener, demonstrates a genuine interest, and offers considerate, helpful responses in a positive manner.
Linda Apr 2025
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★★★★★
Linda is a wonderful therapist. I've never found a therapist I felt comfortable with before. She is compassionate, smart, professional, non- judgmental and kind.
Carole Apr 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Somerville is located on Elm St in Davis Square. We’re sandwiched between The Burren and Martsa on Elm. The closest parking lot is Grove Street Lots, which is right around the corner on Grove St.

Phone number

(857) 214-2782

Languages spoken by MA providers

  • English
  • Spanish
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