Services Individual Therapy Group Therapy EMDR Nexus Letter Services Teletherapy Family Therapy Couples Counseling
Personalized Mental Healthcare
Therapy & Evaluations

Expert care,
warmly delivered.

Therapy and evaluations for children, teens, and adults — delivered by clinicians who genuinely care.

Schedule a Free Consultation → Explore Evaluations
Ages 5–75+
Lifespan care
15+
Clinicians
Free
Consultation to start
In-person
& Telehealth
Warm, welcoming therapy office at Hope Ave Therapy in Waltham, MA
Now Accepting New Clients In-person · Telehealth · Waltham, MA · Greater Boston
How It Works — Hope Ave Therapy (Preview)
Getting Started

Simple steps,
right from the start.

Whether you’re looking for therapy, an evaluation, or both — the process is the same: warm, easy, and built around you.

1 Step one

Fill Out the
Contact Form

Takes about two minutes. Just tell us what you’re looking for — therapy, an evaluation, or both. We’ll respond promptly with next steps.

Get in touch →
2 Step two

Free Intake
Consultation

A brief, no-pressure call with our intake team. We listen carefully, answer your questions, and make sure we understand what kind of support fits best.

3 Step three

Get Matched
& Begin

We match you with the right clinician for therapy, schedule your evaluation, or set up both. Most clients are seen within two to three weeks of reaching out.

Not sure where to start? The free consultation is exactly for that.

 
WHAT WE OFFER

Therapy and evaluation that are relational,
thoughtful, and shaped around you.

Two distinct services. One practice. The same standard of care throughout.

• THERAPY

Find the right therapist for you
or your child

Warm, collaborative care for children, teens, young adults, adults, and older adults — matched thoughtfully to your needs and goals.

  • Individual therapy
  • Couples & family therapy
  • Group therapy
  • EMDR & trauma-informed care
  • In-person (Waltham) & telehealth
Schedule a Consultation
• EVALUATIONS

Get clear answers through a
thorough evaluation

Expert psychological and psychoeducational evaluations for ages 5–22 — typically scheduled within 2–3 weeks, with a complete evaluation delivered within 4–6 weeks of intake.

  • ADHD & attention
  • Learning disabilities & dyslexia
  • Autism spectrum
  • School accommodations & IEPs
  • Comprehensive neuropsychological testing
Schedule an Evaluation Consult
 
“The support that Hope Ave has provided our daughter, and by extension our whole family, is profound. I recommend Hope Ave to every family I know who needs support. Everyone we have worked with is deeply caring, communicative, and  professional. ”
— Parent of a teen client
 
OUR TEAM

Therapists and evaluators
who take the time to
truly know you.

Warm, thoughtful clinicians and evaluators who care deeply about fit, clarity, and the relationship at the center of the work.

MEET OUR TEAM
 

Our Offices

20 Hope Ave, Waltham — Suites 105, 211 & 312

Our offices are conveniently located near route I-90, I-95/128 and 117. Accessible from Waltham, Needham, Belmont, Newton, Weston, Dedham, Wellesley, Lexington, Arlington & Watertown and surrounding areas. Plenty of free parking and disability accessible!

EVALUATIONS & ASSESSMENTS

Clear answers,
without the long wait.

Our evaluation team blends deep expertise with a warm, personal process so families can move forward with more clarity and confidence.

Led by Teresa Lacks, LEP, Director of Assessment, and supported by April Valete, EdS, LEP, NCSP, we provide comprehensive psychological and psychoeducational evaluations for children, teens, and young adults ages 5–22.

Learn More Schedule a Free Consultation
Assessment session at Hope Ave Therapy
 
group thx.jpeg

Group Therapy Offerings

We offer a variety of group therapy options for:

→ Kids

→ Teens

→ College/Graduate Students

→ Young Adults

VIEW CURRENT & FUTURE GROUPS