Child Therapists in Boston, MA

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Andrea Wohl
Counselor, LMHC
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I also have extensive experience working with families struggling to find the right supports for their children.
I am doing Telehealth only at this time. I accept most insurances. I do also accept a sliding scale fee. Please discuss this with me prior to your first scheduled appointment.
I also have extensive experience working with families struggling to find the right supports for their children.
I am doing Telehealth only at this time. I accept most insurances. I do also accept a sliding scale fee. Please discuss this with me prior to your first scheduled appointment.
(774) 332-5414 View (774) 332-5414
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Bill Fleming
Psychologist, PhD
Online Only
I am a licensed psychologist with many years spent helping children, teens, and families in schools, hospitals, and clinics. Although I bring experience, I also bring curiosity, patience, respect, and positivity to help find new perspectives to difficult problems. I view my work as a partnership in which we collaborate on developing a vision of change and hope that I hold onto, no matter the turns and bumps in the road. In this partnership, I focus on empowering you to use tools to become a happier and healthier version of yourself.
I am a licensed psychologist with many years spent helping children, teens, and families in schools, hospitals, and clinics. Although I bring experience, I also bring curiosity, patience, respect, and positivity to help find new perspectives to difficult problems. I view my work as a partnership in which we collaborate on developing a vision of change and hope that I hold onto, no matter the turns and bumps in the road. In this partnership, I focus on empowering you to use tools to become a happier and healthier version of yourself.
(617) 404-2592 View (617) 404-2592
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Joseph Casamassima
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC
Online Only
I provide mental health counseling for those adults, children, and couples who wish to improve their lives.
Teletherapy addressing: Mindfulness, depression, anxiety, emotional intelligence and regulation, stress management, life coaching, communication enhancement, and conflict resolution
I provide mental health counseling for those adults, children, and couples who wish to improve their lives.
Teletherapy addressing: Mindfulness, depression, anxiety, emotional intelligence and regulation, stress management, life coaching, communication enhancement, and conflict resolution
(401) 341-1654 View (401) 341-1654
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Gabrielle Rizzo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Online Only
I am most passionate in working with children, youth, adolescents, and young adults.
I am familiar with a variety of therapeutic modalities and approaches. I often practice using Solution Focused and Narrative therapy, as well as Motivational Interviewing and CBT. My treatment approach is collaborative and goal oriented. It is my goal for my clients to feel successful. Therapy is hard work, but I also think it can be a lot of fun.
I am most passionate in working with children, youth, adolescents, and young adults.
I am familiar with a variety of therapeutic modalities and approaches. I often practice using Solution Focused and Narrative therapy, as well as Motivational Interviewing and CBT. My treatment approach is collaborative and goal oriented. It is my goal for my clients to feel successful. Therapy is hard work, but I also think it can be a lot of fun.
(857) 371-5871 View (857) 371-5871
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Elana Kagan
Psychologist, PhD
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I specialize in helping children, teens, and young adults overcome anxiety and OCD using proven, effective approaches.
My approach combines evidence-based treatments like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with compassionate, individualized care. With faculty positions at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital's Child CBT Clinic, and training from some of the nation's premier treatment centers, I bring cutting-edge clinical expertise to every case.
I specialize in helping children, teens, and young adults overcome anxiety and OCD using proven, effective approaches.
My approach combines evidence-based treatments like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with compassionate, individualized care. With faculty positions at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital's Child CBT Clinic, and training from some of the nation's premier treatment centers, I bring cutting-edge clinical expertise to every case.
(781) 517-9763 View (781) 517-9763
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The Be Center
Psychologist, PhD
Online Only
We are a telehealth parent-focused center dedicated to helping parents navigate the challenges of having a child or young adult who is struggling with behavioral and emotional issues.
Parent coaching is an innovative process of supporting parents in addressing the difficult issues brought on mental health challenges and emotional regulation struggles. We work with parents on behavioral interventions and the skill application to help guide families back to stability. Parent coaching will help with parent's own emotional distress and more.
We are a telehealth parent-focused center dedicated to helping parents navigate the challenges of having a child or young adult who is struggling with behavioral and emotional issues.
Parent coaching is an innovative process of supporting parents in addressing the difficult issues brought on mental health challenges and emotional regulation struggles. We work with parents on behavioral interventions and the skill application to help guide families back to stability. Parent coaching will help with parent's own emotional distress and more.
(978) 404-7104 View (978) 404-7104
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Ayshia Williamson
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMHC
Online Only
I am a counselor at Child and Family Wellness.
Life brings challenges—some we expect and others that catch us off guard. Whether you're navigating grief, stress, trauma, or life transitions, you don’t have to face them alone. I’m here to walk alongside you with compassion, insight, and practical tools to help you move forward. I’m Ayshia Williamson, a mental health counselor in Boston, MA, with specialized training in helping individuals and groups find meaningful solutions to personal, social, and trauma and adjustment. My work is grounded in creating a safe, supportive space where you can explore what’s holding you back and gain the skills and clarity for the
I am a counselor at Child and Family Wellness.
Life brings challenges—some we expect and others that catch us off guard. Whether you're navigating grief, stress, trauma, or life transitions, you don’t have to face them alone. I’m here to walk alongside you with compassion, insight, and practical tools to help you move forward. I’m Ayshia Williamson, a mental health counselor in Boston, MA, with specialized training in helping individuals and groups find meaningful solutions to personal, social, and trauma and adjustment. My work is grounded in creating a safe, supportive space where you can explore what’s holding you back and gain the skills and clarity for the
(857) 290-4885 View (857) 290-4885
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Ashley Lussier
Pre-Licensed Professional, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Ashley Lussier is a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) who works with children, adolescents, and young adults navigating a range of emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. Her areas of focus include depression, anxiety, behavioral concerns, social and interpersonal difficulties, life transitions, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and ADHD. Ashley draws primarily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness-based approaches to support clients. Ashley earned her Master of Social Work with a certificate in Mental Health Practice from Simmons University, where she completed her clinical training at Northeast Family.
Ashley Lussier is a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) who works with children, adolescents, and young adults navigating a range of emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. Her areas of focus include depression, anxiety, behavioral concerns, social and interpersonal difficulties, life transitions, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and ADHD. Ashley draws primarily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness-based approaches to support clients. Ashley earned her Master of Social Work with a certificate in Mental Health Practice from Simmons University, where she completed her clinical training at Northeast Family.
(857) 678-3313 View (857) 678-3313
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Anna Docurral
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
My passion is working with young children, latency age youth, adolescents, and their families who have experienced trauma.
I am certified in trauma therapy and have worked in a wide variety of crisis settings including the emergency room and child/adolescent inpatient psychiatry units. I utilize a wide variety of techniques including trauma informed care, play therapy, CBT, DBT, and narrative therapy. I believe that the best indicator of change is the therapeutic alliance.
My passion is working with young children, latency age youth, adolescents, and their families who have experienced trauma.
I am certified in trauma therapy and have worked in a wide variety of crisis settings including the emergency room and child/adolescent inpatient psychiatry units. I utilize a wide variety of techniques including trauma informed care, play therapy, CBT, DBT, and narrative therapy. I believe that the best indicator of change is the therapeutic alliance.
(617) 855-0382 View (617) 855-0382
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Christina Dolce
Psychologist, PsyD, LEP
Boston, MA 02116
I am a clinical psychologist with a private practice in the South End for children, teens, and young adults.
I have diverse experience working with children and young adults in both clinical and educational settings, with expertise in treating anxiety, depression, and behavioral issues. In addition to my private practice, I served as a staff psychologist at McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School and Brown University's Warren Alpert Medical School.
I am a clinical psychologist with a private practice in the South End for children, teens, and young adults.
I have diverse experience working with children and young adults in both clinical and educational settings, with expertise in treating anxiety, depression, and behavioral issues. In addition to my private practice, I served as a staff psychologist at McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School and Brown University's Warren Alpert Medical School.
(631) 766-0331 View (631) 766-0331
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Teresa G Dias
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, RPT
Boston, MA 02110
I offer a welcoming and secure place for you or your child to explore issues of anxiety, depression, PTSD and more.
I am trauma informed and culturally sensitive therapist. I am a registered play therapist with advanced training and supervision in the use of play and sandtray for healing. I completed a Mindfulness based stress reduction training which I use with children and adults. I also work with parents and young children to enhance attachment, using Theraplay.
I offer a welcoming and secure place for you or your child to explore issues of anxiety, depression, PTSD and more.
I am trauma informed and culturally sensitive therapist. I am a registered play therapist with advanced training and supervision in the use of play and sandtray for healing. I completed a Mindfulness based stress reduction training which I use with children and adults. I also work with parents and young children to enhance attachment, using Theraplay.
(339) 230-6499 View (339) 230-6499
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Melanie Almaguer
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD
Boston, MA 02116
I am also working on finishing my Parent- Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) Certification.
I have experience with individuals across the lifespan with a variety of challenges including behavioral concerns, anxiety, depression, and Autism. I also have experience conducting psychoeducational and neuropsychological assessments for children and young adults.
I am also working on finishing my Parent- Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) Certification.
I have experience with individuals across the lifespan with a variety of challenges including behavioral concerns, anxiety, depression, and Autism. I also have experience conducting psychoeducational and neuropsychological assessments for children and young adults.
(857) 382-5638 View (857) 382-5638
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Destini Kohnen
Counselor, LMHC
Boston, MA 02114
The ideal client is motivated to continue to work with their inner child to become grounded in the present moment.
I offer expressive arts therapy and clinical mental health counseling. I meet you where you are in whatever medium makes sense for you, be it music, art, drama, dance, or writing. I provide trauma information about safety and self-care, trust, remembering, shame and self-blame, compassion, anger, body image, relationships, and the process of recovery.
The ideal client is motivated to continue to work with their inner child to become grounded in the present moment.
I offer expressive arts therapy and clinical mental health counseling. I meet you where you are in whatever medium makes sense for you, be it music, art, drama, dance, or writing. I provide trauma information about safety and self-care, trust, remembering, shame and self-blame, compassion, anger, body image, relationships, and the process of recovery.
(781) 429-3281 View (781) 429-3281
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Cayley Bliss
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02110
I specialize in working with children, teens, and young adults as they navigate life’s challenges—whether it’s anxiety, identity exploration, school stress, family dynamics, or big life transitions.
My approach is warm, relational, and tailored to each client’s needs. I draw from play therapy, mindfulness, and attachment-based practices. With kids, I use creative tools to help them express themselves; with teens and young adults, I focus on trust, emotional insight, and real-life coping skills.
I specialize in working with children, teens, and young adults as they navigate life’s challenges—whether it’s anxiety, identity exploration, school stress, family dynamics, or big life transitions.
My approach is warm, relational, and tailored to each client’s needs. I draw from play therapy, mindfulness, and attachment-based practices. With kids, I use creative tools to help them express themselves; with teens and young adults, I focus on trust, emotional insight, and real-life coping skills.
(617) 744-4399 View (617) 744-4399
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Resham Gellatly
Psychologist, PhD
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in evidence-based treatments for children, adolescents, and adults with emotional and behavioral challenges, including depression, anxiety, and life stress.
I draw from treatments proven effective through research studies, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and other mindfulness-based approaches. I have experience in hospitals, community clinics, and schools, in addition to my practice. I work with all ages and integrate family when indicated.
I specialize in evidence-based treatments for children, adolescents, and adults with emotional and behavioral challenges, including depression, anxiety, and life stress.
I draw from treatments proven effective through research studies, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and other mindfulness-based approaches. I have experience in hospitals, community clinics, and schools, in addition to my practice. I work with all ages and integrate family when indicated.
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Dr. Jolie Pepperman
Psychologist, PsyD
2 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02118
Are you or your child struggling with an anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), or related concerns?
I recognize the profound impact these issues have on daily life. I collaborate with clients and their families, offering guidance and effective strategies to manage symptoms and achieve sustainable progress. I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) & SPACE approaches.
Are you or your child struggling with an anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), or related concerns?
I recognize the profound impact these issues have on daily life. I collaborate with clients and their families, offering guidance and effective strategies to manage symptoms and achieve sustainable progress. I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) & SPACE approaches.
(617) 539-2671 View (617) 539-2671
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Ariel Turok Shapiro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Whether you're a young adult figuring out your identity, a teen managing stress and anxiety, or a caregiver wanting help with a child, there's support.
I specialize in working with children, teens, and young adults (8-30) through a creative, playful, and engaging approach. Using narrative therapy, play therapy, expressive arts, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and somatic (body-based) practices, therapy adapts to you. Whether through storytelling, movement, or imagination, we’ll find what works best for you.
Whether you're a young adult figuring out your identity, a teen managing stress and anxiety, or a caregiver wanting help with a child, there's support.
I specialize in working with children, teens, and young adults (8-30) through a creative, playful, and engaging approach. Using narrative therapy, play therapy, expressive arts, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and somatic (body-based) practices, therapy adapts to you. Whether through storytelling, movement, or imagination, we’ll find what works best for you.
(929) 605-4087 View (929) 605-4087
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Necsw will be dedicated to provide services in different modalities such as individuals, families, school based and home base , offering mental health support services to adults and children by providing counseling and coaching to the Merrimack valley area
New England Counseling Services has a short term goal, that goal is to provide services to our local community, show support and provide services that are culturally sensitive and bilingual to communities that have been presenting a high need of mental health services, we will collaborate with doctors offices, school systems, and other community programs to deliver bilingual services.
Necsw will be dedicated to provide services in different modalities such as individuals, families, school based and home base , offering mental health support services to adults and children by providing counseling and coaching to the Merrimack valley area
New England Counseling Services has a short term goal, that goal is to provide services to our local community, show support and provide services that are culturally sensitive and bilingual to communities that have been presenting a high need of mental health services, we will collaborate with doctors offices, school systems, and other community programs to deliver bilingual services.
(978) 861-1674 View (978) 861-1674
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Kaycee Reese
Psychologist, PhD
Boston, MA 02114
I see children and young adults from birth through 24 years old.
I am a licensed psychologist with expertise in pediatric neuropsychology. I have worked in many settings (schools, hospitals, clinics, and private practice). I have specialized training in Autism Spectrum Disorders, hearing loss, ADHD, OCD/anxiety, learning disabilities, Down syndrome, and various medical conditions and neurological disorders.
I see children and young adults from birth through 24 years old.
I am a licensed psychologist with expertise in pediatric neuropsychology. I have worked in many settings (schools, hospitals, clinics, and private practice). I have specialized training in Autism Spectrum Disorders, hearing loss, ADHD, OCD/anxiety, learning disabilities, Down syndrome, and various medical conditions and neurological disorders.
(813) 212-9791 View (813) 212-9791
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Taylor French
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
1 Endorsed
Online Only
For parents and guardians, are you witnessing your child or adolescent grappling with their emotions, struggling to communicate their inner world?
Together, we can unravel the threads of anxiety and depression, weaving new patterns of thought and behavior using evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques. By incorporating mindfulness-based interventions, we foster an environment where our kids feel empowered, and equipped with essential life skills.
For parents and guardians, are you witnessing your child or adolescent grappling with their emotions, struggling to communicate their inner world?
Together, we can unravel the threads of anxiety and depression, weaving new patterns of thought and behavior using evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques. By incorporating mindfulness-based interventions, we foster an environment where our kids feel empowered, and equipped with essential life skills.
(201) 614-4988 View (201) 614-4988

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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Boston, MA 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, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.

The best child therapists in Boston 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.