What is your go-to approach for individual therapy?

My go-to approach for therapy is an integrated approach of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and existential therapy. I find that drawing from each of these approaches allows me to develop strong therapeutic relationships by offering more individualized treatment. A tremendous benefit of this integrated approach is that it emphasizes how people can both accept and change aspects of life in order to heal, recover, and thrive.

What tools do you teach in individual therapy?

I teach the following tools in individual therapy: interpersonal effectiveness skills, mindfulness skills, emotion regulation skills, distress tolerance skills, positive reframing and replacement skills, and self-compassion skills.

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in individual therapy?

I know a client is making meaningful progress in therapy in a variety of ways: they start to have more meaningful social interactions, they increase positive self-talk, their self-affirming behaviors start to emerge, they can speak to challenges in their lives with more courage, and/or they can notice and challenge negative views of self with more self-compassion.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement individual therapy?

Clients can supplement their time in individual therapy by engaging with resources that promote growth and personal reflection in their life. They can do this in many ways such as connecting with peer support groups, reading literature that informs and inspires their pursuit of fulfillment, engaging in forms of body movement or exercise, or journaling/scrapbooking.

What should someone do to prepare for starting individual therapy?

To prepare for your first individual session you can do whatever you need to in order to feel comfortable and secure. This can include researching therapeutic approaches you may prefer, researching potential therapists and their experience and expertise, talking to trusted people in your life who may have experience with therapy, and writing down important questions and needs you would like therapy to address.

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What is individual therapy?

Individual therapy, also known as individual-counseling, allows people to engage in private sessions with a skilled therapist, counselor, or psychologist. The core objective of individual therapy is to establish a secure and confidential setting where you can openly discuss whatever emotional, psychological, or behavioral challenges you face. Through these one-on-one sessions, the client and therapist work together to delve into, comprehend, and ultimately find solutions for the issues at hand in their life.

How does individual therapy work?

Individual therapy unfolds in a structured process, commencing with an initial assessment in which the therapist gathers essential information about your history, concerns, and objectives. Together, you and your therapist collaboratively establish specific, attainable goals for your sessions, which can encompass symptom alleviation, personal development, or finding solutions to particular challenges.

Can individual therapy help me?

Yes, individual therapy, also known as individual-counseling, at Thriveworks can help you to improve your mental health and overall quality of life.

Is individual therapy conducted in person or online?

Individual therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and via Online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does individual therapy last?

The duration of your individual therapy sessions will vary. The decision on the number and frequency of sessions is typically collaboratively determined by the client and therapist.

How much does individual therapy cost?

At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.

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Insurance options

Self-pay costs

Our Massachusetts therapists and counselors accept 30 insurance plans

Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO)
Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS
Carelon
Cigna | Evernorth
Cigna | Evernorth EAP
Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage
Compsych
Fallon Health
First Health Network
Harvard Pilgrim

Self-pay costs at Cambridge

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

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For the past year my mental, emotional and physical health has been restored. By God's providence, I connected with a psychiatric nurse practitioner at your agency. She skillfully assessed my situation and quickly prescribed much needed medication. I was at an all time low. Because of her expertise, compassion, and support, my life was renewed. So incredibly grateful to have my life back again.

Read more For the past year my mental, emotional and physical health has been restored. By God's providence, I connected with a psychiatric nurse practitioner at your agency. She skillfully assessed my situation and quickly prescribed much needed medication. I was at an all time low. Because of her expertise, compassion, and support, my life was renewed. So incredibly grateful to have my life back again.

Lillian Feb 2024