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Family therapy and counseling in Arlington, MA


Top family therapists in Arlington, MA
Strengthen family bonds in Arlington with Headway's compassionate therapists who specialize in family dynamics, communication, and conflict resolution. Our 738 licensed providers offer virtual and in-person sessions to help your family navigate challenges together.
Welcome! I'm excited to help you overcome self-doubt, manage work-related anxiety and stress, and navigate toxic or unaffirming work/academic environments. I specialize in working with Black professional women and students struggling with these areas and have been a therapist for 15 years.
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Social Worker, and Board-Certified Dance Movement Therapist, I believe prioritizing mental health is key to having a healthy and successful life. I’ve been counseling for 19 years, but in the last decade, I have shifted my main focus to female clients aged 18 and up who are struggling with anxiety and trauma.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults navigating a variety of mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism and OCD. Supporting young people and their families has always been at the heart of my work. I am committed to providing compassionate, collaborative, and culturally responsive mental health care. Having grown up and trained in Boston, I am proud to serve the community that is my home.
Hi, I’m Dwan! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Georgia and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Massachusetts, with more than 15 years of experience supporting adults through some of life’s toughest—and sometimes most confusing—seasons. My journey into mental health started when I was a kid growing up in Brooklyn, with a natural curiosity about people and what makes us tick. That curiosity grew after my first psychology class in high school, eventually leading me to a career where I get to do what I’ve always wanted: help people feel better, understand themselves, and move forward.
You don’t have to have it all figured out before starting therapy—trust me, none of us do! Life gets messy, overwhelming, and sometimes you just need a safe place to sort through it all. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, and those moments when you’re simply thinking, “Okay...what am I supposed to do now?”
My style is warm, down-to-earth, collaborative, and judgment-free. Together, we’ll talk through the hard stuff, celebrate the wins (even the tiny ones!), uncover strengths you may have forgotten you have, and find tools that actually fit your life. I use approaches including CBT, DBT, ACT, narrative therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and gratitude—but therapy with me isn’t about throwing a bunch of clinical terms at you. It’s about you, your story, and figuring out the next chapter together.
Hello! My name is Erin Sadiq and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience supporting individuals and families through a strengths-based, trauma-informed lens. I am passionate about fostering resilience and emotional wellness across diverse populations.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, family systems, child/adolescent mental health, and use an integrative approach that may include CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques. I am client-centered and work hard to create a safe, collaborative space for growth and healing.
I earned my Master of Social Work from the University of New Hampshire and maintain active licensure in Massachusetts. In addition to my clinical work, I am committed to ongoing professional development and community advocacy.
When not working, I love traveling, exploring new places, and soaking in the beauty of different cultures and experiences.
Len Schmelkin is a LICSW who specializes in treating anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, in adults and families. Len completed his graduate training at the University of Wisconsin. He is completing his certicated in family therapy at the Intensive Family Therapy Program in Boston.
I prioritize providing identity-safe, LGBTQ+ affirming, and neurodiversity-affirming care. I work with teens and adults to provide a space where you can freely explore life's intermittent chaos, relationship struggles, and when life feels generally overloaded. You are the expert of your experience, so my role will be to support you through navigating life when it feels a bit messy.
I am caring person who uses a open and compassionate approach in helping you to better understand your own needs. I use a skill building style that will build your relationships with others and provide you with interpersonal effectiveness to use in all of your important connections.
About our family therapists in Arlington, MA



- 98%Anxiety
- 94%Depression
- 88%Stress management
- 84%Family issues
- 84%Trauma

- 99%Aetna
- 90%Cigna
- 88%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 86%Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare
- 45%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey

- 99%English
- 10%Spanish
- 2%Haitian Creole
- 2%Portuguese
- 1%French

- 91%Online only
- 8%In-person or online

- 80%Woman
- 19%Man
- 1%Non-binary

- 50%Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
- 32%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- 8%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 4%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist

- 100%Family therapy
- 100%Individual therapy
- 37%Couples therapy
- 29%Child or adolescent therapy
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Headway makes it easier to find family-focused support — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Family Therapist in Arlington
Finding family therapists in Arlington starts with identifying what your family is navigating and what kind of support may fit. Family therapy can help with parenting conflict, adolescent struggles, blended family dynamics, sibling concerns, and communication breakdowns across generations. Family therapists are trained to work with the relational system, not just one person. As you compare options, look for therapists whose bios mention family systems, parent-child relationships, adolescent care, or other experience that matches your needs.
Arlington is a smaller market, so local in-person openings may be more limited than in nearby Boston-area communities. Virtual family therapy can expand your options while keeping care accessible for busy schedules. Session attendance may include the full family, a parent and child, siblings, or individual members at different points. Before booking, review each therapist’s profile for availability, session structure, approach, and whether they offer a free phone consultation to discuss fit.
Therapy in Arlington can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs. Headway helps you find therapists, many of whom accept insurance, are accepting new patients, and offer estimated out-of-pocket costs before you book. You can browse family therapists in Arlington, review bios, compare virtual and in-person options, and book directly when you’re ready.
If anyone in your family is experiencing or worried about abuse, threats, or coercion, joint family or couples therapy usually isn't the right starting point — individual support is safer. The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline (1-800-422-4453) and National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788\) can help you think through next steps.
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