Child Therapist in Massachusetts
Our licensed therapists help children work through anxiety, big emotions, and behavior changes with play therapy and CBT, in person at six offices or by telehealth statewide.
Signs Your Child May Benefit from Therapy
Children rarely say "I'm anxious" or "something is wrong at school." More often the message shows up in behavior. A few patterns tend to bring families to our offices:
- Frequent tantrums, meltdowns, or irritability that seem bigger than the situation
- Worry or fearfulness, or stomachaches and headaches with no known medical cause
- Changes in sleep, frequent nightmares, or sleeping much more than usual
- Pulling away from friends, trouble making friends, or a drop in grades
- Acting out, defiance, or slipping back into younger behavior after a stressful change
- Big reactions to a divorce, a move, a loss, or a new school
Rough patches are a normal part of growing up. The National Institute of Mental Health suggests considering help when a child's behavior or emotions last for weeks or longer, cause distress for your child or family, or interfere with school, home, or friendships. If your child's behavior is unsafe, or they talk about hurting themselves or someone else, seek help right away by calling or texting 988, or calling 911 in an emergency.
How Child Therapy Works at Elevate Counseling
Treatment starts before your first visit. We share a questionnaire for parents ahead of time and review it together in the first session, where both you and your child are present to talk through challenges and goals. From there, your child's therapist builds a plan around their age, strengths, and needs.
Parents can join sessions at any point if that helps your child feel comfortable. If your child is under six, we ask that you be present for most sessions. For older children, we share progress and schedule parent consultations while respecting your child's privacy. Therapy draws on approaches such as:
- Play therapy, which uses play, a child's natural way of communicating, to understand what they are feeling and help them work through it
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps children spot negative thought patterns and respond to stress more constructively
- Expressive approaches, including art and music, offered by clinicians trained in them
- Psychoeducation, which helps both you and your child understand anxiety, depression, and the role mental health plays in healing
What Play Therapy Looks Like
From the outside, play therapy can look like simple play. For a child, it is the most comfortable way to process thoughts, feelings, and experiences they cannot yet put into words. Therapists watch how a child plays, build trust through the activity, and use it to help your child work through hard experiences so they can eventually share them with you.
Our Easton, Franklin, and Raynham offices each have a dedicated play therapy room. Our Director of Children and Family Services is a Certified Synergetic Play Therapist, a model that blends the therapeutic power of play with nervous system regulation, attachment theory, and mindfulness.
Child Therapy Locations Across Massachusetts
Child therapy is available at six offices and through telehealth statewide.
Child Therapist in Easton
117 Eastman St #102, South Easton, MA 02375
Home to our children and family division, with a dedicated play therapy room and a separate art and expressive therapy space.
Child Therapist in Franklin
12 Washington St, Franklin, MA 02038
A dedicated play therapy room and therapists who work with children from early childhood through the teen years.
Child Therapist in Raynham
1244 Broadway St, Raynham, MA 02767
A dedicated play therapy room and clinicians who specialize in play based work with young children and their families.
Child Therapist in Lakeville
109 Rhode Island Rd, Lakeville, MA 02347
Clinicians who work with children, teens, and families using a range of approaches.
Child Therapist in Seekonk
1539 Fall River Ave #5, Seekonk, MA 02771
Clinicians who use play, art, and music therapy with children and families.
Child Therapist in Buzzards Bay
258 Main Street, C2, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
A clinician who works with children and families, including Walk and Talk sessions that combine mindfulness, movement, and time outdoors.
Telehealth
Online sessions are available to clients anywhere in Massachusetts.
Insurance and Getting Started
Most families use health insurance to cover child therapy, paying only a copay or deductible. We are in network with the plans below, and private pay rates are also available. Our team will verify your specific benefits before your first appointment.
| Session Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Intake session | $150 |
| Family session | $120 |
| Individual session | $100 |
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Call (508) 297-1491 or send a contact form and tell us what you are noticing in your child.
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Complete the parent questionnaire we send ahead of your first visit.
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Attend the first session together, then begin a plan built around your child's goals.
Curious how child therapy fits alongside your child's school and pediatrician? Our team is glad to talk it through. Older children can also explore teen therapy, and parents looking for support for the whole household can learn about family therapy.