Child Therapists in Massachusetts
Jeffrey Bossio, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Norwell, MA 02061
I have over 20 years of clinical experience. I have worked with teenage/adolescent boys, children, and young men in just about every sector within this demographic. I have experience in treating adult men who are struggling with emotional regulation and their ability to effectively relate and communicate with their families/spouses. I am skilled at providing "parent coaching;" a modality that provides parents who may be struggling with their child/teen insight, understanding, and applicable solutions on how to improve their relations. I have extensive experience working with couples as well.
I have over 20 years of clinical experience. I have worked with teenage/adolescent boys, children, and young men in just about every sector within this demographic. I have experience in treating adult men who are struggling with emotional regulation and their ability to effectively relate and communicate with their families/spouses. I am skilled at providing "parent coaching;" a modality that provides parents who may be struggling with their child/teen insight, understanding, and applicable solutions on how to improve their relations. I have extensive experience working with couples as well.
Sarah Dolaty
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Boxborough, MA 01719 (Online Only)
Does your child or adolescent struggle with social skills or making friends? Does your child or adolescent need support in emotional regulation? Are there experiences at home or in school that have created more stress in your family or child's life? My focus as therapist is on social-emotional development of children and adolescents in fun, safe, and engaging ways! I integrate art, meditation, cognitive-behavioral techniques and interactive games in sessions.
Does your child or adolescent struggle with social skills or making friends? Does your child or adolescent need support in emotional regulation? Are there experiences at home or in school that have created more stress in your family or child's life? My focus as therapist is on social-emotional development of children and adolescents in fun, safe, and engaging ways! I integrate art, meditation, cognitive-behavioral techniques and interactive games in sessions.
John David Boles
Counselor, LMHC, LSW
Verified Verified
Greenfield, MA 01301 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Having been in private practice and mental health services in the Pioneer Valley for 40 years, I offer an accepting, diverse and varied background. I provide individual, child, adolescent, and adult therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, and outreach services to the home. My specialties include the following ; ADHD,Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Anger Mgt., Bi-Polar, Divorce and Separation, Adoption and Foster Care, Grief and Loss, Asperger's and Autism, and Parenting Concerns.
Having been in private practice and mental health services in the Pioneer Valley for 40 years, I offer an accepting, diverse and varied background. I provide individual, child, adolescent, and adult therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, and outreach services to the home. My specialties include the following ; ADHD,Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Anger Mgt., Bi-Polar, Divorce and Separation, Adoption and Foster Care, Grief and Loss, Asperger's and Autism, and Parenting Concerns.
Alessandra Keene
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Milford, MA 01757
Hi everyone, my name is Alessandra Keene. I graduated with my master's in counseling psychology trauma track from Fisher College. I enjoy working with children, teens, families, and adults. I’m passionate about empowering and supporting clients through tough moments in life.
Hi everyone, my name is Alessandra Keene. I graduated with my master's in counseling psychology trauma track from Fisher College. I enjoy working with children, teens, families, and adults. I’m passionate about empowering and supporting clients through tough moments in life.
Deborah Wolozin
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Wayland, MA 01778
I welcome children, teen-agers and their parents, adults, couples and families to my practice. In individual, couple or play therapy, I focus on relationships: to other people, to our pasts, to our bodies, and to our thoughts and feelings. My goal is to establish a safe setting where together we can identify and work on challenging issues in your life with curiosity, understanding and compassion, while helping you to appreciate and make use of the unique resources and strengths that you bring to our work.
I welcome children, teen-agers and their parents, adults, couples and families to my practice. In individual, couple or play therapy, I focus on relationships: to other people, to our pasts, to our bodies, and to our thoughts and feelings. My goal is to establish a safe setting where together we can identify and work on challenging issues in your life with curiosity, understanding and compassion, while helping you to appreciate and make use of the unique resources and strengths that you bring to our work.
James D Verdery
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Acton, MA 01720
Are you struggling with knowing how to support your child's or your own mental health? Is your child's anxiety stopping them from trying new things? Has your teenager lost interest in things they once enjoyed and is increasingly isolating themselves from friends and family? As a parent/guardian are you struggling with figuring out ways to help manage your child’s behaviors successfully without losing your patience? We try to teach and model ways our children could work through life's challenges, but we don't always have the tools. If you can relate to any of the above, I would love the opportunity to help.
Are you struggling with knowing how to support your child's or your own mental health? Is your child's anxiety stopping them from trying new things? Has your teenager lost interest in things they once enjoyed and is increasingly isolating themselves from friends and family? As a parent/guardian are you struggling with figuring out ways to help manage your child’s behaviors successfully without losing your patience? We try to teach and model ways our children could work through life's challenges, but we don't always have the tools. If you can relate to any of the above, I would love the opportunity to help.
Lauren K. Marchette
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Weston, MA 02493
I provide state-of-the-art cognitive behavioral therapy and behavioral parent training, along with school consultation when needed, to treat a broad range of emotional and behavioral challenges among children and teenagers. I specialize in the treatment of youth anxiety, depression, selective mutism, OCD, and behavior problems. I can also assist parents in navigating the complex school system to ensure their children are receiving appropriate school support services. I use scientifically proven practices to alleviate mental health difficulties with the overarching goal of promoting the positive development of my clients.
I provide state-of-the-art cognitive behavioral therapy and behavioral parent training, along with school consultation when needed, to treat a broad range of emotional and behavioral challenges among children and teenagers. I specialize in the treatment of youth anxiety, depression, selective mutism, OCD, and behavior problems. I can also assist parents in navigating the complex school system to ensure their children are receiving appropriate school support services. I use scientifically proven practices to alleviate mental health difficulties with the overarching goal of promoting the positive development of my clients.
Lisa W Coyne
Psychologist, MA, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Cambridge, MA 02138
I have treated OCD and anxiety in children, adolescents, and adults for nearly 20 years.
I specialize in treating children, teens, and adults with OCD, anxiety, or related issues, and have nearly 30 years of experience. My goal is to help individuals who are struggling to build lives that they love - and it is an honor to journey with them to grow and thrive. My approach includes CBT (Exposure and Response Prevention; ERP) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I provide individual and group therapy, consultation, assessment, and transition services for youth moving across levels of care. I also supervise and train for other clinicians, nationally and internationally.
I have treated OCD and anxiety in children, adolescents, and adults for nearly 20 years.
I specialize in treating children, teens, and adults with OCD, anxiety, or related issues, and have nearly 30 years of experience. My goal is to help individuals who are struggling to build lives that they love - and it is an honor to journey with them to grow and thrive. My approach includes CBT (Exposure and Response Prevention; ERP) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I provide individual and group therapy, consultation, assessment, and transition services for youth moving across levels of care. I also supervise and train for other clinicians, nationally and internationally.
Julia Coleman LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Brookline, MA 02445
I see therapy as a safe place where growth, change, and healing can happen within the context of a trusting relationship. I work with children, adolescents, college students and adults, using a collaborative approach to address and work through challenges including anxiety, depression, stress management, relationship difficulties, learning differences, and other issues. I use an eclectic approach, and my clients have described me as warm, open and respectful. In addition to my private practice, I am a therapist at The Brookline Center for Community Mental Health.
I see therapy as a safe place where growth, change, and healing can happen within the context of a trusting relationship. I work with children, adolescents, college students and adults, using a collaborative approach to address and work through challenges including anxiety, depression, stress management, relationship difficulties, learning differences, and other issues. I use an eclectic approach, and my clients have described me as warm, open and respectful. In addition to my private practice, I am a therapist at The Brookline Center for Community Mental Health.
Rena L Arcaro-McPhee
Counselor, CAGS, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wrentham, MA 02093
Waitlist for new clients
I work with children, adolescents and their families. These families are varied and come in all the different ways families are made. I offer a lot of practical experience with problem-solving, negotiation and conflict resolution. Home work is often a part of my client session to be completed in between visits.
I work with children, adolescents and their families. These families are varied and come in all the different ways families are made. I offer a lot of practical experience with problem-solving, negotiation and conflict resolution. Home work is often a part of my client session to be completed in between visits.
Heather MacPherson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Needham, MA 02494 (Online Only)
I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of mood, depression, anxiety, stress, and adjustment issues in children, adolescents, and young adults. I am trained in a variety of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). In my practice, I deliver these interventions within the context of a supportive, validating, and collaborative therapeutic relationship, individualized to each client’s needs, preferences, and treatment goals.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of mood, depression, anxiety, stress, and adjustment issues in children, adolescents, and young adults. I am trained in a variety of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). In my practice, I deliver these interventions within the context of a supportive, validating, and collaborative therapeutic relationship, individualized to each client’s needs, preferences, and treatment goals.
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Newton Play Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Newton, MA 02464
Newton Play Therapy is passionate about children's mental health. Our mission is to provide developmentally appropriate therapeutic interventions to children of all ages. To meet this end, we are committed to the continuous education and training of our clinicians in the evidence based practice of Play Therapy.
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Heather Veague
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Concord, MA 01742
Your child is delightful, but has a hard time managing their feelings. They may have had these struggles for some time, or they may have recently developed some troubling behaviors. Maybe your child's teacher has expressed concerns about your child's ability to learn, to connect with their peers, or to focus in the classroom. I have worked with hundreds of children and families who are dealing with either episodic or chronic psychological problems and have helped those families to better understand their child, meet their cognitive and emotional needs, and advocate for their child in the community.
Your child is delightful, but has a hard time managing their feelings. They may have had these struggles for some time, or they may have recently developed some troubling behaviors. Maybe your child's teacher has expressed concerns about your child's ability to learn, to connect with their peers, or to focus in the classroom. I have worked with hundreds of children and families who are dealing with either episodic or chronic psychological problems and have helped those families to better understand their child, meet their cognitive and emotional needs, and advocate for their child in the community.
Alexandra L Chesner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, CAGS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Amherst, MA 01002
At your first appointment, I gather information about what's bringing you for therapy now. My approach is strength-based and collaborative, and we will consider what you might find most helpful together. My practice welcomes children, adolescents, college students and parents; I enjoy work with couples, families and individuals. While offering support and guidance, I take time to build a safe place where you gain understanding and develop skills to improve your life. I share my expertise in family systems, along with practical information about resources. With increased perspective and awareness about your choices, the opportunity for change unfolds.
At your first appointment, I gather information about what's bringing you for therapy now. My approach is strength-based and collaborative, and we will consider what you might find most helpful together. My practice welcomes children, adolescents, college students and parents; I enjoy work with couples, families and individuals. While offering support and guidance, I take time to build a safe place where you gain understanding and develop skills to improve your life. I share my expertise in family systems, along with practical information about resources. With increased perspective and awareness about your choices, the opportunity for change unfolds.
Kendra Holmgren
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Newton, MA 02468 (Online Only)
I have worked with children of all ages both individually and in groups in several different clinical and school settings and at various levels of care.
Whether it be social or emotional struggles, challenging behaviors, trouble relating to others in positive ways, or working through fears, depression, stress, trauma, or a family crisis, I meet every child and their family where they are at. I use a strength-based approach and interactive, hands-on, and creative interventions, including play and expressive arts, in addition to talk that allow kids to communicate freely, naturally, and in ways that build confidence and a sense of mastery over their struggles.
I have worked with children of all ages both individually and in groups in several different clinical and school settings and at various levels of care.
Whether it be social or emotional struggles, challenging behaviors, trouble relating to others in positive ways, or working through fears, depression, stress, trauma, or a family crisis, I meet every child and their family where they are at. I use a strength-based approach and interactive, hands-on, and creative interventions, including play and expressive arts, in addition to talk that allow kids to communicate freely, naturally, and in ways that build confidence and a sense of mastery over their struggles.
Rachel Fernekees
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, SAC, MAT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Arlington, MA 02474 (Online Only)
As a child/adolescent specialist, I engage youth with humor & play therapy.
Are you tired of feeling anxious? Are you finding it difficult to concentrate and juggle demands? Are you looking for a professional you or your child will connect with? We work at a pace that is comfortable for you and draw from your strengths to get you feeling better. You have inner wisdom and choices that will bring you solutions. People meet with me to find relief from symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, and OCD. I provide a unique treatment plan to suit your needs which incorporates evidence based practice and the structure of skills & behavior therapy if desired. I am a neurodiversity & LGBTQIA+ affirming provider.
As a child/adolescent specialist, I engage youth with humor & play therapy.
Are you tired of feeling anxious? Are you finding it difficult to concentrate and juggle demands? Are you looking for a professional you or your child will connect with? We work at a pace that is comfortable for you and draw from your strengths to get you feeling better. You have inner wisdom and choices that will bring you solutions. People meet with me to find relief from symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, and OCD. I provide a unique treatment plan to suit your needs which incorporates evidence based practice and the structure of skills & behavior therapy if desired. I am a neurodiversity & LGBTQIA+ affirming provider.
Sandra Shaheen
Psychologist, PhD, ABPdN
Verified Verified
Lexington, MA 02420 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I welcome the opportunity to demystify concerns with learning, behavior, or adaptation in children of all ages and in young adults who may have longstanding difficulties. I use a battery of standardized tests in addition to interview and observation to help understand what underlies struggles, and what to do about it. A child may have anxiety and learning difficulties: what should you focus on first? A teen or young adult may have had a concussion, and problems with mood or attention which predate injury. How do we go about planning interventions which will work?
I welcome the opportunity to demystify concerns with learning, behavior, or adaptation in children of all ages and in young adults who may have longstanding difficulties. I use a battery of standardized tests in addition to interview and observation to help understand what underlies struggles, and what to do about it. A child may have anxiety and learning difficulties: what should you focus on first? A teen or young adult may have had a concussion, and problems with mood or attention which predate injury. How do we go about planning interventions which will work?
Marydanielle Ann Verrier
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MEd, CGAS, LADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Bridgewater, MA 02379 (Online Only)
Children , families and individual therapy.
Telehealth Provider Only Late evening appointment and weekends available. I enjoy working with client who are thinking and making changes in their lives but may need assistance moving forward. Helping people work through changes of stages and developing coping strategies to help with daily functioning. Individual Therapy is also helpful with children and families in helping regulate emotions and learn new coping skills that they are better able to adjust to their environment and respond in a healthy way.
Children , families and individual therapy.
Telehealth Provider Only Late evening appointment and weekends available. I enjoy working with client who are thinking and making changes in their lives but may need assistance moving forward. Helping people work through changes of stages and developing coping strategies to help with daily functioning. Individual Therapy is also helpful with children and families in helping regulate emotions and learn new coping skills that they are better able to adjust to their environment and respond in a healthy way.
Samantha Chiarenza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Woburn, MA 01801 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Waitlist for New Clients-Welcome to my therapy practice, where I bring a wealth of experience and genuine passion for helping individuals of all ages navigate life's challenges. While I enjoy working with clients across various stages of life, my deepest enthusiasm lies in supporting children, youth, adolescents, and young adults. In my practice, I adopt a strengths-based approach, recognizing and empowering the unique qualities within each individual. I firmly believe that every person possesses a valuable voice that deserves to be heard, seen, and valued. Therapy is a safe space where this voice can be discovered and strengthened.
Waitlist for New Clients-Welcome to my therapy practice, where I bring a wealth of experience and genuine passion for helping individuals of all ages navigate life's challenges. While I enjoy working with clients across various stages of life, my deepest enthusiasm lies in supporting children, youth, adolescents, and young adults. In my practice, I adopt a strengths-based approach, recognizing and empowering the unique qualities within each individual. I firmly believe that every person possesses a valuable voice that deserves to be heard, seen, and valued. Therapy is a safe space where this voice can be discovered and strengthened.
Paul R Groff
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Lowell, MA 01854
I am a client-centered, strength-based therapist with an eclectic approach to working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues. I support clients seeking individual or family therapy for issues of depression, anxiety, and trauma, to parenting support, and counseling for children and adolescents. My goal is to help you experience the joy of living by growing beyond present difficulties.
I am a client-centered, strength-based therapist with an eclectic approach to working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues. I support clients seeking individual or family therapy for issues of depression, anxiety, and trauma, to parenting support, and counseling for children and adolescents. My goal is to help you experience the joy of living by growing beyond present difficulties.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Massachusetts provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Massachusetts build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Massachusetts build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.