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The Child and Family Wellness Center

Providing mental health services to families and children in Boston, Saugus, and Springfield. Our approach goes beyond traditional counseling.

Rooted in community and culture 🍃✊🏾🧠, we offer flexible and accessible individualized care that considers each individual and family At The Child and Family Wellness Center, we nurture the mental and emotional prosperity of our communities. As a fully licensed behavioral health clinic, we are at the forefront of addressing the mental health needs of the Boston, Saugus, and Springfield communities, focusing on cultural sensitivity and comprehensive support. Our clinic offers culturally competent services tailored to meet the diversity and identities of our clients, including in-home therapy, outpatient counseling, and therapeutic mentoring. These services are carefully designed to provide accessibility and flexibility, helping clients overcome mental health challenges and achieve personal growth. We emphasize the importance of understanding each client's cultural background, making our treatments not only effective but also culturally attuned. Our team of over 30 specialized clinicians and mentors brings a wealth of knowledge and empathy to their work to acknowledge and account for each individual and family's unique needs, cultural backgrounds, and identities. We believe in the power of community and continuously work to strengthen the bonds within families and between different societal segments. Through our dedicated work, we aim to create a ripple effect of wellness that spreads throughout our community, enhancing the lives of everyone we touch. Your mental health is our priority. We strive to make a difference in the lives of individuals and families. Let us show you the power of a compassionate, professional approach to mental health care

03/16/2026

Sleep is not just about rest. It is about regulation.

When kids are not sleeping well, it can show up as big emotions, meltdowns, trouble focusing, or constant frustration. Too often, it gets labeled as bad behavior. But tired brains struggle to cope.

We help families understand the emotional side of sleep, not just bedtime routines, but what a child’s nervous system actually needs to feel safe enough to rest.

Healthy sleep supports healthier minds for kids and caregivers.

Read more on our blog about sleep disparities and why this conversation matters:

https://tcfwc.com/blog/sleep-disparities-among-african-americans

03/13/2026

Yesterday, our founders, Lou and Edwinna had the honor of attending 5th Annual “Black Boston 4 Liz.”

It was a beautiful gathering filled with conversation, connection, and celebration of the voices and leadership that continue to shape the Black Boston community. Moments like these remind us how powerful it is when people come together with a shared purpose. 🖤

03/12/2026

We teach kids how to read, count and behave.

But many are never taught how to understand what’s happening inside them.

Social Emotional Learning is not about being soft. It is about giving kids the language to say, “I’m overwhelmed,” “I’m scared,” or “I don’t know how to calm my body yet.”

When kids can name their feelings, they do not have to scream them.

At TCFWC, we help families build emotional skills that last a lifetime, because emotional intelligence is lifelong protection.

03/09/2026

March is Social Work Month, and we want to say it clearly.

Social workers are the backbone of family wellness. They sit with hard stories, advocate when systems fall short, and support children and families through crisis and healing, often without recognition.

Social work is more than a profession. It is a calling rooted in advocacy, cultural humility, and whole family support.

To every social worker doing the quiet, life changing work, we see you and we are grateful.

If a social worker has impacted your life, drop a blue heart 💙or tag them below.

03/06/2026

Family therapy isn’t about blaming parents.

And it’s not about fixing kids.

It’s about understanding how everyone is connected.

At TCFWC, we see families as systems, when one person is struggling, it impacts everyone.

Healing happens when caregivers and children feel supported together.

Because growth doesn’t happen in isolation.

Families heal side by side.

03/02/2026

Women’s History Month, we want to pause for the women who are tired. 🌷

The ones holding families together while quietly holding their breath.

The mothers, grandmothers, aunties, foster parents, and caregivers who give… and give… and give.

Caregiving is powerful.

But it can also be lonely.

And overwhelming.

And invisible.

At TCFWC, we believe caregivers deserve more than praise, they deserve support.

Your mental health matters, too.

You don’t have to earn rest. You’re allowed to need care.

Read more about Bipoc womens mental health at our blog "Bipoc womens health and mental wellness" https://tcfwc.com/blog/bipoc-womens-health-and-mental-wellness

02/26/2026

The way we think about “health.” 🧠✨

Mental Health First Aid began as a small grassroots movement in Australia in 2000. Today, it’s a global standard, empowering millions of people to recognize and respond to mental health crises with care and confidence.

At The Child and Family Wellness Center, we are fierce advocates for this movement. Why? Because mental health is health. It’s not separate. It’s not “extra.” It’s a vital part of our physical biology and our children’s development.

While we don’t administer Mental Health First Aid certifications ourselves, we believe every family deserves access to tools rooted in compassion, safety, and understanding.

We’re here to be your bridge. 🤝

When the “first aid” moment passes and deeper, long-term support is needed, TCFWC is your home base for healing and growth. 🏡

🔗 Read the full history and learn more about our advocacy in our latest blog post , here 👉 https://tcfwc.com/blog/mental-health-first-aid

02/25/2026

It was truly an honor to accept the Builders of Boston award on behalf of TCFWC at the Black History Month 2026 celebration hosted by Boston City Council District 7!
A special thanks to Councilor for presenting this recognition to us. Your support for the leaders shaping our city’s economy and community means the world.

While we celebrate this moment, we are also reminded of why our work at TCFWC is so critical. In an industry as vital as behavioral health care, less than 3% of workers nationwide come from BIPOC communities.
Representation is bigger than a metric. Representation is a necessity for healing.

We are committed to bridging that gap, building a workforce that reflects our community, and ensuring that mental health support is accessible, relatable, and culturally and racially affirming.

To our TCFWC family, this award belongs to you. We are proud to be among the entrepreneurs and institution-builders strengthening Boston’s legacy.

02/23/2026

Boston winter hits different, especially in the Black community. 🌨️

Seasonal depression isn’t just about cold weather or shorter days. For many Black folks, it’s layered with isolation, racial stress, and the exhaustion of navigating spaces that weren’t built with us in mind.

Less sunlight can amplify feelings of sadness and fatigue, but so can racial battle fatigue, constant exposure to traumatic news, and being told to “just push through” when your body and mind are asking for rest. What gets labeled as the “winter blues” is often a much deeper, more complex form of exhaustion.

And asking for help? That can feel complicated. Cultural stigma around mental health, “stay strong” messaging, a lack of culturally competent providers, and feeling like you don’t have permission to struggle all make seasonal depression harder to name, and harder to treat.

But here’s the truth: you don’t have to wait until spring to feel better. Support can look like light therapy, staying connected to community (even virtually), working with a therapist who understands your lived experience, resting without guilt, and naming what you’re feeling instead of pushing through it.

At TCFWC, we know seasonal depression doesn’t exist in a vacuum. Our mental health is shaped by seasons and systems, and both deserve to be acknowledged.

Special kudos to Raquel Martin, PhD for breaking down what seasonal depression is and how to support loved ones during the winter months.

How’s winter really treating you? Honest answers only. 👇🏾

02/20/2026

For generations, Black women were taught that strength was survival, not a choice.

Resilience became armor in a world that offered little protection, and vulnerability often wasn’t safe.

The “Strong Black Woman” identity helped us persist, provide, and protect, but constantly being strong comes at a cost. When survival mode becomes the norm, rest feels undeserved, softness feels risky, and asking for help can feel like failure instead of self-preservation.

At TCFWC, we believe it’s time to redefine strength.

Strength can look like boundaries.

Strength can look like rest.

Strength can look like honesty, support, and choosing yourself.

Black women deserve to be celebrated not just for how much they endure but for their full humanity.

02/17/2026

"My therapist just didn’t get it.”

How many times have we heard that? Sitting in a session and realizing you’re spending more time explaining yourself than actually healing. Explaining why your family dynamics are different. How racism shows up in your everyday life. What microaggressions really feel like. Why being told to “just set boundaries” isn’t always that simple in your culture.

You shouldn’t have to teach your therapist how to understand Black or Brown experiences.

That’s why culturally competent care matters, and it’s not just a buzzword. It means working with therapists who understand systemic oppression, not just individual struggles. Therapists who know your mental health doesn’t exist in a vacuum, and who create space where you don’t have to code-switch or shrink yourself just to be heard.

At TCFWC, cultural competence isn’t optional. It’s foundational. Because real healing happens when you feel seen, understood, and supported, not when you’re asked to explain your existence.

You deserve therapy that actually gets it.

You deserve care that meets you where you are.

Ready to work with someone who understands? Link in bio to learn more about our services.

Tag someone who needs to hear this. 👇🏾

02/13/2026

Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, and if you’re feeling some type of way about it, we get it. 💔

Whether you’re single and tired of the reminders, in a relationship that doesn’t look like the movies, healing from heartbreak, or just not into performative love… this space is for you.

Let’s normalize this: Valentine’s Day isn’t just about romance.

Love isn’t limited to relationships, and self-care isn’t gendered. This season can be about choosing care that honors you, exactly where you are.

Maybe you’re not in your “love era.”

Maybe you’re in your healing era. Your growth era. Your figuring-it-out era. Your learning-to-love-yourself-first era, and that’s more than enough.

Real self-love looks like:

🖤 Caring for your mind—slowing down, unplugging, praying, journaling, or sitting in silence

🖤 Caring for your body—resting, moving gently, and nourishing yourself without punishment

🖤 Caring for your heart—checking in with your emotions and setting boundaries where love feels draining

You don’t need a partner to be whole.

You don’t need roses to be worthy.

You don’t need a Valentine to validate your existence.

You are enough, right now, as you are.

What era are you in this Valentine’s season? Tell us below. 👇🏾

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Boston, MA
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Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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http://www.TheChildandFamilyWellnessCenter.com/

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