This page helps you find therapists who are licensed in Massachusetts and offer online care. Instead of limiting your search to whoever is closest, you can compare providers from across the Commonwealth and focus on who feels like the best fit for you. That can be especially helpful whether you are in Greater Boston, Central Massachusetts, the South Coast, the Cape and Islands, or Western Massachusetts. You can narrow your options with filters for specialty, therapy modality, language, age group, insurance, and whether you are looking for a therapist, medication management, or both.
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“I see clients for individual therapy. I specialize in perinatal mental health, but work with men and women experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, burnout and parenting struggles.”
“It’s hard to feel like you don’t have all the words to describe what is going on for you. And the vulnerability of pain, from whatever the emotional or physical source, can be disorienting. Especially when you are the one typically who holds it together. But instead of holding it together, you feel like you are all over the place. Your emotions. How you are responding to people. What you are trying to do to cope. You do not know exactly what you want or need, or even who you are sometimes. And it feels like you should have it more figured out by now. In fact, it is amid pain and uncertainty that growth most often occurs. Not when we are ready. Not when things feel settled. Right now. In all our messiness and contradictions. You’ve been trying to outrun the pain, outsmart it, or just ignore it. But when you meet with me, you will start to see that pain is not a space to escape, it’s a place to begin. And you will get the sense that I’ve been here before. Because I have. Personally, and professionally. And I am unafraid to join you in profound feelings of sadness and pain.”
“If you are struggling to make sense of your emotions, connect with others in a meaningful way, feel stuck in old patterns, process traumatic experiences, or navigate a life transition, I might be a good fit as a therapist for you. In my work, I bring curiosity and non-judgment to the therapeutic space and support clients in moving toward greater self-understanding, acceptance, and compassion. Together, we work to better understand your brain and experiences, develop strategies that align with how you function best, and celebrate strengths that may have been overlooked or misunderstood. I work with adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, caregiver burnout, PTSD, neurodivergence, and/or ADHD. I am trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). I integrate all these approaches into my therapeutic style to best meet individuals’ needs.”
“Adolescents, young adults, adults, professionals, athletes, parents, families, and caregivers”
“Hello! I work with adults while utilizing talk therapy 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. In the therapy space you can expect non judgmental support. I may provide a different perspective, noting patterns or themes that may be reoccurring for you, while also offering actionable tools to create sustainable change. I prioritize providing neurodiversity-affirming, and identity-safe, care.”
“Feeling overwhelmed, stuck in mental loops, or more reactive than you want to be in your relationships or as a parent? I work with adults and older teens with anxiety and overthinking, depression and fatigue, life transitions, and parenting and relationship stress. My approach is active and collaborative. Together, we’ll slow things down, make sense of what you’re going through, and explore new options.”
“You might feel stuck questioning your identity, struggling in relationships, or carrying anxiety and self-doubt that won’t quiet down. Maybe you’re moving through a big life change or just tired of feeling like you have to hide parts of yourself to be accepted. My clients often want clarity, relief, and a more honest connection to themselves and others. Together, we’ll work toward helping you feel more aligned with the person you want to be—grounded, capable, and true to yourself.”
“I work with children and teens, aged 3-22 and their families. Specialties include anxiety (including generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder, phobias, selective mutism), depression, OCD, ARFID, and parent support for ADHD. My work is LGBTQ+ affirming and I provide support around issues of gender identity and sexuality. I also provide comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations.”
“I work with children and young adults who are seeking for help with social adjustment, learning and executive functioning difficulties and behavioral challenges.”
“As a clinical mental health counselor, I help clients better understand themselves and develop meaningful coping skills. Over the past five years, I have supported individuals through crisis intervention, resource navigation, trauma, and complex family and relationship dynamics. I have experience working with a wide range of mental health concerns, and recognize that therapy is most effective when it is personalized to clients’ unique needs. I value working with individuals from all backgrounds and strive to incorporate culture and identity into therapy. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults, and welcome clients of all ages. I am committed to ongoing learning and am expanding my work through specialized training.”
“Life can bring all kinds of challenges stress, anxiety, self-doubt, or relationship struggles,and you don’t have to face them alone. I work with adults using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and an attachment-based approach to help you understand how your thoughts, emotions, and relationships influence each other, and to develop practical strategies for feeling more confident, connected, and in control.”
“I provide mind-body, trauma-informed therapy for sensitive, deep-feelers who struggle with anxiety, self-doubt, people pleasing, and navigating life as a Highly Sensitive Person.”
Online therapy can be a practical option in Massachusetts because the right clinician for you may not be in your own town. In a state where people often juggle demanding work schedules, school calendars, childcare, parking, and winter weather, being able to meet from home or another private space can make weekly care easier to keep. It also gives you a wider search. You may want someone with experience in trauma, anxiety, college stress, identity questions, parenting, or a specific therapy style, and searching statewide can open up more options than staying within driving distance alone. Virtual care can also help if you split time between different parts of Massachusetts or need evening, lunch-break, or lower-commute appointments. Before you book, it helps to compare session times, insurance participation, self-pay rates, and whether a provider also offers medication management or coordinated referrals. You can use the official resources below to verify licenses or find added support if needed.
Start with the filters. Narrow the list by the concern you want help with, the kind of therapy you prefer, your insurance, language, age group, and whether you want therapy, medication management, or both. Then read a few profiles closely. Pay attention to the issues a provider works with, their style, session format, availability, and cost. It often helps to make a short list of two or three people who seem promising, then compare who feels most aligned with what you want right now. Online care gives you more room to focus on fit, not just who is nearby.
Ask the questions that will help you picture working together. You might ask whether they have experience with what you want help with, what ages or relationship types they work with, what their openings look like, whether they take your insurance, what out-of-pocket costs to expect, what a first session is like, and whether they offer a brief consultation. If you care about session style, ask that too. Some therapists are more structured and goal-focused, while others are more open-ended and reflective.
Not necessarily. Your therapist does not have to live in Massachusetts, but what usually matters most is where you are physically located during the session. So if you are traveling for work, school, vacation, or a longer stay, tell your therapist ahead of time. Some clinicians can continue sessions, but some may need to pause until you are back. You can browse providers here if you want to find a therapist licensed in multiple states.
In Massachusetts, telehealth can include counseling, psychotherapy, and psychiatric evaluation and treatment. Browse our pages for individual therapy, child or teen therapy, couples counseling, family therapy, group therapy, medication management, and testing and evaluations to find a provider that meets your needs. Availability depends on the clinician’s license, specialty, and whether they can offer the service virtually.
Yes. Some listings are for prescribers who offer medication management, while others are for therapists who focus on talk therapy. Medication management usually involves evaluating symptoms, deciding whether medication may help, prescribing when appropriate, and then monitoring benefits, side effects, and adjustments over time. Online therapy is different: it focuses more on emotions, patterns, relationships, coping skills, and behavior change through conversation and treatment strategies. Some providers offer one service, while others offer both. If you think you may want medication, check whether the provider is a psychiatrist, psychiatric nurse practitioner, or another licensed prescriber in Massachusetts. If you need a controlled substance prescribed, ask the provider before booking whether they can do that through telehealth and what steps are required, since additional restrictions may apply.
A good first stop is the Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line, which is free, statewide, and available 24/7. Community Behavioral Health Centers are another strong option if you need urgent help, same-day support, or a place to start with ongoing care. You can also use the state’s mental health guide to find services, contact Mass211 for local referrals, explore public coverage through MassHealth, and look at the Department of Mental Health if you or a family member may qualify for more intensive state support. National Alliance on Mental Illness Massachusetts can also be helpful for support groups, education, and guidance. The official links are in the resources below.
Use the official Massachusetts licensing pages in the resources section below. Social workers can be checked through Social Worker Licensing. Mental health counselors and marriage and family therapists can be checked through Allied Mental Health Professions Licensing. Psychologists can be checked through Psychologists Licensing. Psychiatric nurse practitioners can be checked through Nursing Licenses. Psychiatrists can be checked through FindMyDoctor.mass.gov, and physician assistants can be checked through Physician Assistant Licenses.
Often, yes. Massachusetts rules require carriers to cover telehealth services from contracted providers, and MassHealth also covers behavioral health services, including telehealth-covered behavioral health in its policy framework. In day-to-day terms, though, the most important questions are whether the clinician is in your network, what your copay or deductible is, whether the provider bills insurance directly, and what the self-pay rate is if you choose not to use insurance. Before booking, ask exactly what you will owe per session and whether you can get superbills for out-of-network reimbursement if needed.
For most online therapy appointments, it is best to meet from a secure location with privacy and a reliable internet connection. A computer or laptop is usually ideal, though a phone or tablet may also work depending on the provider and platform. Most sessions happen by video, but depending on the provider and service, phone calls, texting, secure messaging, or email may also be part of telehealth or follow-up communication. Many providers also have their own policies about where sessions can take place, so it is best to check ahead of time if privacy or location may be an issue.
Yes. Online therapy can be especially useful if commuting, parking, school schedules, bridge or ferry travel, or winter weather tend to make in-person appointments harder for you. It can also help if you live in one part of Massachusetts and want a therapist in another, need a lunch-break or evening appointment, or want to keep care consistent when your schedule shifts. Even in a smaller state, online sessions can make it much easier to stay with treatment over time.
Online therapy may not be the best fit if you are in immediate crisis, need emergency support, require a higher level of care, or do not have a private space or stable internet connection for sessions. In those situations, in-person services or local crisis resources may be more appropriate. If you are in immediate danger or need urgent help, contact local emergency services or call the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 9-8-8 right away.
Description: Massachusetts’ official 24/7 988 page for suicide, mental health, and emotional crisis support by call, text, or chat.
Massachusetts’ primary state mental health agency page with information about services, supports, offices, and programs.
Statewide 24/7 help line for finding mental health or substance use care, including phone, text, chat, and direct connections to treatment.
Official Massachusetts guide to finding mental health support, including help through the Behavioral Health Help Line, insurers, and other state resources.
Official Massachusetts page for community behavioral health centers that provide urgent mental health and substance use services across the state.
Official Massachusetts license lookup for social work, professional counseling, marriage and family therapy, psychology, nursing, physician assistants, and many other health professions.
Official Massachusetts physician profile search for licensed physicians, with public profile and credential information.
Statewide NAMI affiliate offering education, peer and family support, advocacy, and resource navigation.
Massachusetts nonprofit focused on mental health advocacy, public education, and systems change across the Commonwealth.
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Need urgent support? Therapy Expanded is not a crisis service. If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. If you need urgent mental health, suicide, domestic violence, substance use, or LGBTQIA+ support, visit our crisis and mental health resources page.
