The Center for Effective Therapy
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
53 Parker Hill Avenue, Boston, MA 02120
Let's Connect (857) 578-2655

The Center for Effective Therapy is an outpatient center that focuses on short-term, high-quality evidence-based treatment. With locations in Boston and Waltham, we aim to provide families with the tools they need to succeed. We treat children, teens, and young adults ages 2 through 22 and their families.
Our expert clinicians can tackle a variety of different issues including ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, behavioral issues, and more, all using evidence-based treatments that have been proven to work. Our approach involves the entire family, with options for parents to participate in the process and receive training and guidance. Our clients get better faster and stay better longer thanks to this comprehensive approach.
Trying to find the right treatment for your child can feel hopeless. Many of our clients have said our services are the first thing that’s worked for their children. Our expert staff is ready to provide support and guidance to families at a moment’s notice.
Call or Email The Center for Effective Therapy now for a free 15 minute consultation - (857) 578-2655
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Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Insurance
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Tufts Public
The Center for Effective Therapy
Psychologist, PsyD
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (857) 578-2655
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Massachusetts / PSY10625 Sarah Allison Tannenbaum
Psychologist: Sarah Allison Tannenbaum
The Center for Effective Therapy
Psychologist, PsyD
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (857) 578-2655
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Caregivers
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- LGBTQ+
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Peer Relationships
- School Issues
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Teen Violence
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
The Center for Effective Therapy
Psychologist, PsyD
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (857) 578-2655
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- MATCH
- PCIT
- Trauma Focused
The Center for Effective Therapy
Psychologist, PsyD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (857) 578-2655
Location
Additional Location
746 South Street
Waltham, MA 02453
(857) 578-2655Nearby Areas
Cities
Neighborhoods
The Center for Effective Therapy
Psychologist, PsyD
Call for a free consultation now - (857) 578-2655