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Discover how starting therapy with a psychologists can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

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Starting Treatment With a Psychologist

What are psychologists?

Psychologists are mental health professionals that provide psychotherapy services and diagnoses for their clients. They have more research-focused training than most therapists, as they are more medically educated and receive a more general education about therapeutic approaches and theory.

How do psychologists work?

Thriveworks psychologists in Watertown, MA provide standard psychotherapy services, tailoring treatment to each client and their unique concerns. However, they can also provide diagnoses to clients when appropriate, something that therapists and counselors cannot do. Finally, in some states in the U.S., they are allowed to prescribe medication.

Can I see a psychologist in person or online?

How long would I see a psychologist?

Psychological treatment at Thriveworks Watertown is very individualized and specific to each client, which means that the duration of treatment is often varied depending on a client’s condition or disorder, the state of their symptoms, and their specific goals.

Need more help deciding?

Psychologists in Watertown, MA — Work with a Skilled, Caring Mental Health Professional 

Life is a series of ups and downs. One moment we are jumping up and down in celebration and the next we are struggling to cope with a life-threatening diagnosis. Fortunately, there are mental health professionals who dedicate their lives to helping people overcome major life changes and concerns. At Thriveworks Counseling in Watertown, MA, we have psychologists who are trained in various different fields and can provide their clients with the tools they need to achieve happiness and success. If there is a mental health challenge or obstacle standing in your way of living the life you want, consider reaching out. Just call our office to get started. 

How Can a Psychologist Help Me? 

As we just mentioned, psychologists are qualified and trained in a multitude of mental health areas. They are equipped with the skillsets to help identify, diagnose, and treat the concerns you have. If you decide to work with a psychologist, they will first get to know you, including your obstacles and goals that are unique to you. Then they will take this information to come up with a customized treatment plan that will focus on your specific needs. For example, if you are struggling to cope with the loss of a loved one, they will ask you about your specific feelings and how long you have been struggling. This will allow them to verify what stage in the grieving process you are in and how they will help you moving forward. 

Coping with a loss, whether a loved one, job, or time period, is just one of the ways in which a psychologist at Thriveworks Counseling in Watertown, MA can help you. We can help you through many different challenges, including: 

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Martial problems such as infidelity or lack of intimacy 
  • Trauma
  • Parenting concerns 
  • Stress
  • Anger management 
  • Family turmoil
  • Financial stress or strain 
  • Substance abuse and addiction 
  • Relationship issues 
  • Major life changes (moving, starting a new job, becoming a new parent, etc.) 

What You Can Achieve by Working with a Psychologist 

There’s no need to cope with the stressors of life on your own. They are hard enough as it is. By working with a professional, you can expect to not only feel lighter and happier, but you will be given a myriad of tools to use moving forward. Some different things you can expect to accomplish when working with one of our providers are: 

  1. Improving or maintaining your mental health and wellbeing 
  2. Learn how to communicate more effectively 
  3. Find greater happiness and success in both your professional and personal life 
  4. Learn how to identify stressors and how to deescalate in the moment 
  5. Identify past trauma and learn how to change the narrative in order to move on 
  6. Feel physically better, as well as mentally, when releasing tension in therapy 
  7. Develop new perspectives when moving forward 

Work with a Psychologist at Thriveworks Counseling in Watertown, MA 

If you are going through something and feel like you might need an extra bit of help, let us guide you and support you in your journey. We are dedicated to helping people live better, healthier lives. 

At Thriveworks Counseling in Watertown, MA, we are committed to providing each and every one of our clients with exceptional, client-focused care. To do so, we do not operate with a waitlist, and new clients can often meet with their provider within the same week as scheduling. We also have a broad range of availability, including daytime, evenings, and weekends. To get started, visit our online booking system or give us a call and a scheduling specialist will assist you. 

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our Watertown therapists and counselors accept 29 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

  • Caresource

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth EAP

  • Compsych

  • Fallon Health

  • First Health Network

  • Harvard Pilgrim

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Self-pay costs at Watertown
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

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

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

4.5 Learn about verified reviews
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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
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The therapist at Thriveworks ( Stephen Medina) is absolutely fantastic. He is very well educated and is able to get me to open up.
Read more The therapist at Thriveworks ( Stephen Medina) is absolutely fantastic. He is very well educated and is able to get me to open up.
Sharron Feb 2024
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★★★★★
I have had a wonderful experience using Thriveworks. The website is easy to use and getting into the Zoom meeting is seamless
Read more I have had a wonderful experience using Thriveworks. The website is easy to use and getting into the Zoom meeting is seamless
Erynn Feb 2024
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It was very difficult getting my account up. I believe that happens because when we initially signed up i made the account but it’s under my spouse insurance. After fixing the problem my not his account reflects our current therapy sessions. We get emails and text but when we sign into the thrivework accounts we can’t see the billing cycle to pay or see out upcoming session. Neither one of our accounts display update and current account information. And we have called a few times to get it right and it’s not working . My therapist and agency is splendid
Read more It was very difficult getting my account up. I believe that happens because when we initially signed up i made the account but it’s under my spouse insurance. After fixing the problem my not his account reflects our current therapy sessions. We get emails and text but when we sign into the thrivework accounts we can’t see the billing cycle to pay or see out upcoming session. Neither one of our accounts display update and current account information. And we have called a few times to get it right and it’s not working . My therapist and agency is splendid
Isoke Feb 2024
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Dave Feb 2024
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I have two providers - one for Rx and one for counseling. Both are good. You to watch for emails and stage engaged and the help is there! Thank you, Anne
Read more I have two providers - one for Rx and one for counseling. Both are good. You to watch for emails and stage engaged and the help is there! Thank you, Anne
Anne Feb 2024
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★★★★★
Outstanding from first call to assigning me a therapist for my particular needs. I would recommend them to anyone. My therapist is top notch!
Read more Outstanding from first call to assigning me a therapist for my particular needs. I would recommend them to anyone. My therapist is top notch!
Sharron Feb 2024
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★★★★★
I saw counseling and therapy from your remote staff both have been very beneficial to me. Thank you very much.
Read more I saw counseling and therapy from your remote staff both have been very beneficial to me. Thank you very much.
Anne Feb 2024
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Watertown is located at the intersection of Main St and John Sonny Whooley Way, which becomes Cross St once you pass our office and continue through this intersection. We share a building with Lutheran Child & Family Services and Beaverbrook STEP, Inc.

Phone number

(617) 958-5773

Languages spoken by MA providers

  • English
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