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Counselor, LMHC, MCCS, CAGS, RPT-S
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Rita Vatcher

Counselor, LMHC, MCCS, CAGS, RPT-S (she, her)

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Available both in-person and online
42 Washington St. Wellesley, MA 02481
I love to work with kids and adolescents and their families. I believe people don't have "problems" but rather "challenges" they learn to move through or re-frame. Together we learn new ways of doing things; new ways of looking at things; find a new path of our own choosing that feels better than the one we were on; relate to ourselves and others in a healthier way; learn to smile and laugh more; find the things we are good at doing; make a contribution; stress less; be who we are meant to be, and love who we are as a person!
I have always loved working with kids and my passion and dream is helping young people achieve their goals. I received my MA in Mental Health Counseling and am credentialed by the International Association for Play Therapy. Using the therapeutic power of play I am able to help kids and their families move forward and find resilience.
My goal as a play therapist is to help kids and their families build resilience. I use sound, proven approaches appropriate to their needs. Interventions include art therapy, sand tray, mindfulness, and EMDR. We increase problem-solving and coping skills, emotion identification, expression, and regulation, and social skills.
Call or Rita Vatcher now for a free 15 minute consultation - (508) 471-3442

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

42 Washington St.

Wellesley, MA 02481 map

(508) 471-3442
My website
I specialize in Child, Coping Skills and Mood Disorders 
$190 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, families and groups  
Let's Connect (508) 471-3442
Photo of Rita Vatcher, Counselor, LMHC, MCCS, CAGS, RPT-S

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

42 Washington St.

Wellesley, MA 02481 map

(508) 471-3442
My website
I specialize in Child, Coping Skills and Mood Disorders 
$190 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, families and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $190

Payment Methods

Cash, Check, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Fallon Health
  • Harvard Pilgrim
  • Optum
  • Tufts
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Rita Vatcher
Counselor, LMHC, MCCS, CAGS, RPT-S
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (508) 471-3442
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Rita Vatcher
Counselor, LMHC, MCCS, CAGS, RPT-S
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (508) 471-3442

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Massachusetts / 9469 Rita Vatcher
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended Boston College, MA
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from EMDR Institute 100149824 / 2021
  • Certificate from International Association of Play Therapy T3170 / 2015
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Rita Vatcher
Counselor, LMHC, MCCS, CAGS, RPT-S
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (508) 471-3442
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Rita Vatcher
Counselor, LMHC, MCCS, CAGS, RPT-S
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (508) 471-3442

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Child
  • Coping Skills
  • Mood Disorders

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
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Rita Vatcher
Counselor, LMHC, MCCS, CAGS, RPT-S
Do these issues align with your needs? or (508) 471-3442
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Rita Vatcher
Counselor, LMHC, MCCS, CAGS, RPT-S
Do these issues align with your needs? or (508) 471-3442

3 Endorsements

Linda Lee Small
Linda Lee Small
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLICSWRegPlay
Rita is a dedicated, caring and experienced child play therapist. She commits herself wholly to the health and well-being of children. I recommend Rita to any parent, teacher, or provider looking for a competent child therapist.
Nikolaus Johnson
Nikolaus Johnson
Licensed Professional CounselorMSLPC-SRPT-S
Rita is a gifted EMDR play therapist, supervisor, and consultant who brings warmth, creativity, and steady presence to her work. She is highly ethical and great with working with caregivers. It has been a privilege to work alongside her.
Dr. Michael Murrell, Psychologist
Dr. Michael Murrell, Psychologist
PsychologistPsy D
Rita is part of an EMDR group that shares cases and provides feedback. I trust her judgment implicitly because her comments are always spot on and very insightful. Rita has a wealth of experience in working with children. I absolutely endorse her work!

Client Focus

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Family
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian
Hispanic and Latino

Religion

Christian

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Family
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian
Hispanic and Latino

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Adlerian
  • Art Therapy
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • EMDR
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Expressive Arts
  • Family Systems
  • Humanistic
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal
  • Intervention
  • Jungian
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Play Therapy
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic
  • Sandplay
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
Photo of Rita Vatcher, Counselor, LMHC, MCCS, CAGS, RPT-S
Rita Vatcher
Counselor, LMHC, MCCS, CAGS, RPT-S
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (508) 471-3442
Photo of Rita Vatcher, Counselor, LMHC, MCCS, CAGS, RPT-S
Rita Vatcher
Counselor, LMHC, MCCS, CAGS, RPT-S
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (508) 471-3442

Location

Primary Location

42 Washington St.

Wellesley, MA 02481

(508) 471-3442
Photo of Rita Vatcher, Counselor, LMHC, MCCS, CAGS, RPT-S
Rita Vatcher
Counselor, LMHC, MCCS, CAGS, RPT-S
Call for a free consultation now - (508) 471-3442
Photo of Rita Vatcher, Counselor, LMHC, MCCS, CAGS, RPT-S
Rita Vatcher
Counselor, LMHC, MCCS, CAGS, RPT-S
Call for a free consultation now - (508) 471-3442