Personalized Mental Healthcare
for Every Stage

Warm, expert care for children, teens, young adults, and adults — through therapy, psychological evaluations, and everything in between. Based in Waltham, serving Greater Boston.

Not sure where to start? We'll help you figure it out.

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• Ages 5 - 75+

• Evals within 4-6 weeks

• 15+ Clinicians

• In-person & telehealth

Every new client starts with a warm, low-pressure conversation with our intake team — no forms, no pressure, just a real conversation about what you're looking for.

From there, we match you thoughtfully with the right clinician and the right approach, whether that's therapy, an evaluation, or both. In-person in Waltham or via telehealth — we'll make it work for your life.

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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

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

Our Wonderful Team

Therapists and Evaluators Who Actually Know Your Name

Our Offices

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

SUITE 105

Waiting Room with Coffee & Tea (and hot chocolate) Bar!

Waiting Room with Coffee & Tea (and hot chocolate) Bar!

Blue Ocean

Desert Sky

Palm Beach

City Lights

Suite 211

Summer Waves

Mountain Lodge

Italian Coast

Redwood

SUITE 312

Suite 312 Entrance

Suite 312 Entrance

Waiting Room

Beach House

Mahogany

Group Therapy Room

Group Therapy Room

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Lake House

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

Our evaluation team brings together deep expertise and a genuinely personal approach — so families get clear answers without the 8-month wait.

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

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We offer a variety of group therapy options for:
→ Kids
→ Teens
→ College/Graduate Students
→ Young Adults
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