Authentic Care CounselingGroup practice
Massachusetts
3 providers
Anxiety -College & graduate student mental health-Cultural adjustment- LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics- Life transitions- Relationship issues-
Authentic Care Counseling
Group practice
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Practice Information
Are you seeking a supportive space to navigate challenges, clarify your values, and embrace your identity? We’re here to help you feel more confident, embrace who you are, and manage life’s ups and downs. Whether you’re stressed about work or school, dealing with self-doubt, or exploring your LGBTQIA+ identity, we offer personalized support to help you thrive.
Our therapists truly appreciate each person’s unique story and challenges. We work hard to create a welcoming, affirming space for all, especially those from marginalized communities. Our dedication to diversity, inclusion, and real human connection makes our practice special. We’re here to support you in finding strength, confidence, and balance in your life.
FAQS
What services does your practice offer?
Our practice offers individual therapy tailored to support clients navigating cultural identity concerns, self-esteem challenges, life transitions, LGBTQIA+ identity exploration, and workplace or school-related stress. Using evidence-based approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), we provide compassionate, client-centered care to help you achieve meaningful growth and balance.
In therapy, we’ll sort through difficult thoughts and feelings, clarify your goals and values, and explore coping skills for life’s uncertainties. Together, we’ll deepen self-awareness, cultivate self-assurance, embrace your identity, and create balance—empowering you to thrive authentically.
How does payment work at your practice?
At Authentic Care Counseling, we accept payment through credit or debit cards via our secure online client system. We are in-network with several insurance providers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Tufts (commercial plans only), Aetna, Harvard Pilgrim (commercial plans only), Cigna plans, and Optum plans (including United Healthcare, Always Health Partners, and Mass General Brigham Health Plan). If you have out-of-network benefits, we can provide detailed billing statements to assist you in coordinating reimbursement with your insurance company. For clients not using insurance, fees vary depending on the provider and services offered.
Why should I choose your practice?
At Authentic Care Counseling, we believe that every person deserves a space where they feel truly seen and heard. Our approach focuses on building a genuine connection with each client, creating an environment of trust and understanding. We are passionate about guiding you through life’s challenges with care, empathy, and a deep respect for your unique journey. Choosing our practice means partnering with a team that is committed to helping you uncover your strengths, embrace your authenticity, and find balance and fulfillment in every aspect of your life.
Providers
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Head of Practice's Licensure
Massachusetts: 123158Languages
English, Portuguese, SpanishSpecialties
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
College & graduate student mental health - Specialized strategies for common issues of young adulthood, including school and career stressors, support around healthy relationships, existential concerns, drug or alcohol issues, eating disorders, and anxiety and/or depression.
Cultural adjustment - Acclimating to a new environment; managing stress and coping with feelings of loss and separation from familiar people and places
LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics - Exploring topics of sexuality, gender, and identity; coping with discrimination and oppression; navigating relationship, family, and cultural challenges
Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Parents
- Teenagers (13-18)
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
Insurance
- Aetna
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Berklee College of Music Student Health Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA HMO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA PPO
- Boston College Student Health Insurance (UnitedHealthcare)
- Cigna
- Harvard Pilgrim
- Harvard Student Health Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO)
- Lesley University Student Health Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO)
- MIT Student and Affiliate Extended Insurance Plan (Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO)
- Mass General Brigham
- Northeastern University Student Health Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO)
- Optum
- Tufts Health Plan
- Tufts Health Plan (Commercial Plans, not via Mass Health or Navigator)
- United Healthcare
- United Healthcare Student Health Plan
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$155 (55min)
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