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Couples therapists in Boston, MA


Top couples therapists in Boston, MA
Headway brings couples therapy to Boston neighborhoods including Back Bay, Cambridge, and Beacon Hill with flexible scheduling and 587 licensed providers. Whether you're navigating frequent fighting, rebuilding trust, or strengthening your partnership, our therapists offer evidence-based support with sessions often covered by insurance.
I see my role as creating a safe space a where you can explore what it means to be you. Within the therapeutic alliance, built on trust and safety, I will listen to your joys, fears, and pain with empathy and compassion, and offer you tools to thrive.
I work with individuals and people in relationships navigating grief, trauma, anxiety, shame, anger, relationship distress, parenting, adoption, identity, and life transitions. Together, we'll slow down enough to notice what has been difficult to see, better understand what's happening beneath the surface, and explore new ways of relating to yourself and others.
Hi! I'm Jenine, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. I have over 30 years of experience in Mental Health and have worked in a variety of clinical settings. For the past 15 years I have been in private practice. I currently provide therapy for individuals 18+.
With twenty years experience, I am passionate in working with adults, couples and children around relationship needs, family dynamics, and developing a stronger sense of self as a person, partner and/or parent.
I have been in human services for over 30 years. I am see individuals over 21 years of age. I am an LICSW and accept most insurances. Most of my experience is in trauma, substance abuse, anxiety and relational issues
I have worked in several clinical and therapeutic settings including working in private practice for several years, and having had the unique opportunity to work with underprivileged folks in a correctional setting both in an individual therapy and group therapy capacity. These unique experiences have given me the opportunity to work across a variety of settings and acquire a multidisciplinary approach for individuals with unique and specific needs.
Stephanie Barkley graduated from Saint Louis University with a doctorate in medical family therapy. She has been practicing for 15+ years. She uses modalities that deconstruct patterns preventing you from reaching your full potential. Her counseling sessions will help you reconnect with yourself and the present moment and make yourself and your relationships priorities again.
Hi there! Are you seeking genuine, straightforward guidance and effective coping strategies enriched by personal experience and practical application? You’ve come to the right place! I specialize in EMDR which is effective in the treatment of trauma, phobias, low self esteem, pain management, eating disorders, and anxiety. I love supporting my fellow ADHDers and those with chronic illness. Sessions are focused on reducing self judgement while finding ways for your environment to work for you.
About our couples therapists in Boston, MA



- 98%Anxiety
- 94%Depression
- 90%Stress management
- 88%Relationship issues
- 83%Trauma

- 99%Aetna
- 89%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 89%Cigna
- 80%Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare
- 49%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey

- 98%English
- 11%Spanish
- 2%Haitian Creole
- 2%French
- 2%Portuguese

- 95%Online only
- 5%In-person or online

- 81%Woman
- 17%Man
- 2%Non-binary

- 45%Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
- 37%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- 6%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 6%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 4%Clinical Psychologist

- 100%Individual therapy
- 73%Couples therapy
- 54%Family therapy
- 21%Child or adolescent therapy
Frequently asked questions


Find the right couples therapist for you
Headway makes it easy to find support for your relationship — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Couples Therapist in Boston
Searching for couples therapists in Boston starts with finding someone trained to work with both partners and the relationship itself. Couples therapy may focus on communication patterns, recurring conflict, trust after infidelity, major life changes, or parenting disagreements. Some therapists have specific couples training, such as the Gottman Method or emotionally focused therapy. You may also look for licensed marriage and family therapists, since their training focuses on relationships and family systems.
In a large metro area like Boston, the number of options can make the search harder to narrow. Location may matter if you want in-person sessions near Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Cambridge, or another neighborhood with easy transit access. Virtual appointments can also make scheduling simpler when two calendars need to align. As you compare therapists, check availability, session format, and whether a free phone consultation is offered. Reading bios can help you understand how each therapist works with couples and whether their style fits what both partners want from care.
Couples therapy in Boston can be expensive without insurance. Using in-network coverage is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and see your estimated out-of-pocket expense before you book. Headway helps you find therapists who work with couples and are accepting new patients, and you can enter your insurance details to confirm coverage for your location and plan. You can compare profiles, review availability, and book directly when you’re ready.
If you're experiencing or worried about violence, threats, or coercion in your relationship, couples therapy isn't usually the right starting point — individual support is safer. The National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788\) can help you think through next steps.
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