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Family therapy and counseling in Boston, MA
Top family therapists in Boston, MA
Strengthen family bonds in Boston with virtual and in-person therapy from 738 licensed providers. Our therapists specialize in family communication, conflict resolution, and attachment repair to help your household thrive.
I am a therapist that has a passion for helping others break free from burdens. I believe our deepest secrets can be blockages to moving forward in life. My mission with every client is to create a space where they feel safe to be authentic, while learning ways to regain control of their lives. I am honored to support you in this journey you are getting ready to embark on and I am rooting for your success in the healing process. I am sending you well wishes and a safe space to chat.
I am a behavioral health clinician specializing in mood disorders, anxiety, trauma‐related conditions, and the emotional complexities that arise alongside chronic medical and cognitive challenges. My practice blends clinical precision with a calm, supportive presence, helping individuals feel understood, grounded, and empowered throughout their care.
Don’t just treat symptoms—but listen for the story behind them.
Integration of medical, psychiatric, and psychosocial threads into a coherent and dignified plan.
I am a Mental Health Counselor, licensed in NY, MA, NJ, NH, RI, KS, UT, WI, IN, AR, and OR, with over 20 years experience in the counseling field. I have had experience assisting clients with a wide range of concerns, such as, parenting issues, family/personal relationships, grief/loss, depression, anxiety, and anger management.
As a board certified psychotherapist, I believe prioritizing mental health is key to happiness and stability in life. Seeking help can be one of the hardest parts, so congratulations on taking that step! I’ve been practicing for 10 years, I work with a plethora of inter-generational clients aged 21-90 who are struggling with anxiety and depression and trauma.
As a chaplain, I take a psycho-spiritual approach and work with clients assisting with intercultural issues, blended family dynamics, religiosity challenges and grief & loss.
Hello! I’m Catherine Harvey, LICSW, licensed in both Massachusetts and Florida. I'm the proud owner of Radiant Horizons Counseling, P.L.L.C. My approach to therapy integrates compassion, individualized care, and evidence-based practices to support your healing journey. I am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and I utilize somatic and movement-based therapies, CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic approaches. I have a Bachelor's of Science degree in Psychology and Master of Social Work degree, both from Bridgewater State University.
Whether you’re dealing with a long-standing struggle or a new crisis, finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming. I offer a warm, safe, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel supported from the start. Whatever you’re carrying, we’ll work through it together and find a path forward that helps you feel better.
About our family therapists in Boston, 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
Frequently asked questions
Find the right counselor for your family
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 Boston
Finding family therapists in Boston starts with understanding what your family wants support with. Family therapy can help with parenting conflict, adolescent struggles, blended family dynamics, communication breakdowns across generations, and mother-daughter relationship concerns. A family therapist is trained to work with the relational system, not just one person. As you compare therapists, look for listed experience with family problem counselling, relationship family therapy, couple and family concerns, or specific dynamics like mother and daughter therapy.
Boston has many therapy options across neighborhoods like Back Bay, Dorchester, Jamaica Plain, and South Boston, which can make the search more complex. Consider whether in-person sessions near home, school, work, or transit make sense, or whether virtual appointments offer a better fit for several family members’ schedules. Family therapy may include the full family, parent-child sessions, couples, or individual family members at different points. Reading therapist bios can help you understand how each therapist structures sessions, what communication style they use, and whether they offer a free phone consultation before booking.
Therapy in Boston can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and see your estimated cost before you book. Headway helps you find Boston family therapists who are accepting new patients and offer virtual or in-person appointments. Nationally, Headway partners with a wide range of insurance plans, and you can confirm coverage for your specific plan on Headway. You can compare bios, review availability, 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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