Depression, Anxiety

Individual Counseling, Couples/Marriage Counseling

Online in Massachusetts

10 years in practice

Ages served: 18-64

Accepted insurance & self-pay

Venturiely accepts 29 insurers

Aetna

Aetna Medicare Advantage

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Anthem

Cigna | Evernorth

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO)

Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

Carelon

Carelon | Medicare Advantage

Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Compsych

Fallon Health | Medicare Advantage

Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

First Health Network

Harvard Pilgrim

Humana Medicare Advantage

JP Farley Corporation

Mass General Brigham (Optum)

Medicare Massachusetts

Multi Plan PHCS

Optum Serve

Quest Behavioral Health

Railroad Medicare

Tufts Health Plan

Tufts Health Plan Medicare Advantage

UMR

United Healthcare | Optum

United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage

Uprise EAP

SELF-PAY COSTS

Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.

$240

first session

$195

subsequent sessions

About Venturiely

Ven Grullon is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. They have had the opportunity of working with various populations and to be part of the healing journey of many individuals and families.

Ven received a BA in International Studies at Russell Sage College in Troy, NY. They earned their Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Antioch University in Keene, NH. Ven has worked in residential mental health settings as well as inpatient substance abuse centers, which has provided them with understanding and knowledge of various populations including those dealing with substance abuse disorders, mental health disorders, and dual diagnosis.

Ven has experience working with trauma, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, family cultural conflicts, and LGBTQ matters in the community and within the family systems. Their background and experience have provided them with an understanding of cultural diversity and family dynamics. Ven is fluent in Spanish.

"My professional and personal experience allow me to understand the complexities of being human."

Get to know Venturiely

Why did you decide to become a counselor?

I decided to become a counselor, as I naturally understand human nature without judgement and wanted to help folks make positive changes in their lives.

What types of clients do you work with best?

Women of color, teens, couples and males.

What type of clients are you most excited to work with?

Individuals, LGBTQ+, and minorities.

Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?

The amazing clients I get to work with.

What inspires you?

Nature.

What can clients expect in their first session with you?

We will talk about your family background as you are a result of it.

What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?

Learn about their family history and background as well as their preferences.

What should clients know about you before scheduling a first counseling session?

Asses their relationship history and how they got to the present.

What do you do for fun/on your time off?

I work on classic cars/bicycles, hike, read, spending time with family.

Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesDepression, Anxiety, Divorce, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Trauma / PTSD, Relationships, Life Transition, Women’s Issues, Self Esteem, Infidelity, Coping Skills, LGBTQIA+

ApproachesGottman Method, Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Any / Eclectic, Motivational Interviewing, Jungian, Humanistic / Rogerian