Mental Health Programs for Adults in Massachusetts
More than an hour a week. Individual therapy with your own master's-level clinician plus small-group therapy, several days a week, in a structured outpatient program. In person at our three centers, or by secure video anywhere in the state.
- Most major insurance accepted
- Same-day confidential callback
- Joint Commission accredited
- Licensed by the MA Department of Mental Health
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- Joint Commission accreditedNational Quality Approval
- State licensedMA Department of Mental Health
- Master's-level cliniciansCBT, DBT and ACT
- Three Massachusetts centersSharon, Bedford and Quincy
More support than a weekly appointment
Our programs are for adults who need more than one hour of therapy a week, but not an overnight stay. We would rather tell you that up front than waste your time.
A good fit if you
- Are 18 or older and live in Massachusetts
- Have found that weekly therapy has not been enough
- Can attend three to six hours a day, several days a week
- Want group therapy as well as one-on-one sessions
- Have private or employer insurance
Probably not the right fit if you
- Want a single one-hour appointment each week, and nothing more
- Are looking for care for someone under 18
- Need emergency help or an inpatient bed today (see the note below)
- Are covered only by MassHealth or Medicaid
Choose the hours that fit your week
Both programs include individual therapy with your own clinician and group therapy with a small number of other adults. We recommend a level after a short assessment, and the decision is yours.
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Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
Monday to Friday · 9 AM to 12 PM · typically 6 to 8 weeks
- Three hours a day of group and individual therapy
- Afternoons free for work, school or family
- Your own therapist for individual sessions
A fit when weekly therapy has not been enough, but you can manage the rest of your day.
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Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
Monday to Friday · 9 AM to 3 PM · typically 4 to 6 weeks
- Six hours a day, our most structured level of care
- Evenings and weekends at home
- Steps down to IOP as you improve
A fit when symptoms are getting in the way of daily life and you need more than a few hours a day, without an overnight stay.
Both programs are also offered by secure video for adults anywhere in Massachusetts, with the same clinicians and the same schedule.
Three steps, starting today
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Reach out
Send the form or call. A clinician gets back to you the same day, usually within the hour.
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Short, confidential assessment
We ask what is going on, what you have tried before, and what you want to change. About fifteen minutes, at no cost.
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Get matched and start
We recommend IOP or PHP, verify your benefits, introduce you to your therapist, and tell you when you can start.
Real clinicians, based in Massachusetts
Licensed, master's-level clinicians who work at our centers. You will know who you are seeing before you start.
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Christiana Cefalu Primary Therapist
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Alica Lambert Primary Clinician
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Caitlin Thorp Clinical Manager
Evidence-based therapy
Your therapist uses approaches with real research behind them, chosen for what you are dealing with rather than a single house method.
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Cognitive behavioral therapy
Working on the thoughts and behaviors that hold people back from their goals, and building practical ways to change them.
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Dialectical behavior therapy
Skills for managing intense emotions, distress, and relationships without losing your footing.
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Acceptance and commitment therapy
Shifting challenging thoughts toward action that aligns with what matters to you.
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Internal Family Systems
Understanding the different parts of yourself and how they shape the way you respond.
- Exposure and response prevention (ERP)
- Solution-focused therapy
- Narrative therapy
- Mindfulness practices
- Individual therapy
- Group therapy
- Family therapy
Conditions we treat
Person-centered, trauma-informed care for adults across Massachusetts.
- Anxiety
- Depression
- PTSD and trauma
- OCD
- Bipolar disorder
- Stress disorders
- Schizophrenia
- Schizoaffective disorder
We accept most major insurance
We work with most major insurers and verify your benefits before you start, so you know what your program costs before your first day. It takes a minute and it stays confidential.
Please note that we are not able to accept Medicaid or MassHealth at this time.
Inside our Sharon center
Quiet offices, natural light, and rooms built for conversation.
Trusted by families across Massachusetts
Before you reach out
What is the difference between IOP and PHP?
IOP is three hours a day, Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 12 PM, for about 6 to 8 weeks. PHP is six hours a day, Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 3 PM, for about 4 to 6 weeks. Both include individual therapy with your own clinician and group therapy. PHP is the more structured of the two, and most people step down from PHP to IOP as they improve.
I just want a weekly therapist. Can you help?
Therapy here is delivered through our programs rather than as standalone weekly appointments. If one hour a week is what you want, we are probably not the right fit, and we will tell you that on the first call rather than book you in.
If weekly therapy has not been enough, that is exactly who our programs are for.
Is there a center near me?
We have three Massachusetts centers, in Sharon (374 Old Post Rd, Sharon, MA 02067), Bedford and Quincy. If none of them is close, both programs are also offered by secure video for adults anywhere in Massachusetts.
How quickly can I start?
We return every inquiry the same day, usually within the hour. Openings change week to week, so rather than promise a date here, we will tell you exactly what is open on that first call.
What will it cost?
We accept most major insurance and verify your benefits before you start, so you will know what your program costs before your first day. We are not able to accept Medicaid or MassHealth.
Do I need a referral?
No. You can contact us directly. If your insurance plan requires a referral, we will tell you when we verify your benefits and help you sort it out.
Is what I say confidential?
Yes. Everything you share is confidential and HIPAA-protected, including your first call. We never share your information.
In a crisis right now? Our programs are scheduled outpatient care, not emergency services. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
Find out if a program fits
Four quick questions and one short, confidential call. You will get a clear answer about which program fits, what is open, and what your insurance covers.