Child Therapy Boston

Child Therapy Boston Counseling and Social Skills for Kids and Teens Social Skills Group Therapy
Individual, sibling, family, and group therapy for children and adolescents.

Social Skills Groups for schools and agencies. Consulting and supervision for professionals. Workshops and parent training.

It’s the last weekend of January 🎉And honestly… January was long.For this week’s Family Fun Friday, slow things down and...
01/30/2026

It’s the last weekend of January 🎉
And honestly… January was long.

For this week’s Family Fun Friday, slow things down and cozy things up with a DIY Cocoa Bar Night. Set out cocoa, marshmallows, sprinkles, whipped cream—whatever feels fun and easy—and gather around the table.

While you sip, chat about:
• Favorite January moments
• What made you laugh
• Something you’re proud of
• What you’re hoping for in February

You’ll laugh, reflect, and reconnect and that’s a pretty perfect way to wrap up the first month of the year 💫



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Summer Groups Are Here! ☀️And after all this winter weather… we’re very ready to think warm thoughts.We’re excited to sh...
01/29/2026

Summer Groups Are Here! ☀️
And after all this winter weather… we’re very ready to think warm thoughts.

We’re excited to share that Summer 2026 Groups are now enrolling at all three Child Therapy Boston locations — Needham, Sudbury, and Belmont!

Our summer groups support kids and teens through:
✨ Social skills
✨ Coping & emotional regulation
✨ Creative and expressive therapy experiences

Each group is designed to help kids build confidence, connection, and skills — all while having fun and feeling supported.

Head to our website for more info! Link in the bio! Spots tend to fill quickly, so we encourage families to reach out early!

📩 Questions? We’re happy to help you find the right fit.


💬 Wise Words Wednesday: Follow Through, Out LoudWe often expect teens to manage timelines, motivation, and follow throug...
01/28/2026

💬 Wise Words Wednesday: Follow Through, Out Loud

We often expect teens to manage timelines, motivation, and follow through… while quietly struggling with the same things ourselves.

Kids don’t just learn responsibility from rules they learn it by watching how we handle our own “I’ll do it later” moments.

When we say our process out loud, we teach them. 

How to notice frustration without exploding

How to set limits with ourselves

How to follow through without shame

🗣️ Try saying things like this where your kids can hear you:

1️⃣ “I really don’t feel like doing this, but I know it’ll feel better once it’s done. I’m going to start with five minutes.”

2️⃣ “I keep pushing this off, so I’m going to set a boundary for myself, no scrolling until I finish it.”

3️⃣ “I didn’t get to it earlier like I planned. That’s frustrating, but I can still take care of it now.”

No drama. No self-criticism. Just honest problem-solving.

💡 When kids hear us name the struggle and the plan, they learn that follow-through isn’t about perfection — it’s about awareness, choice, and consistency.

💬 Teen Tuesday: The “I’ll Do It Later” Timeline“Later” is a very flexible concept in the teen brain.Sometimes it means r...
01/27/2026

💬 Teen Tuesday: The “I’ll Do It Later” Timeline

“Later” is a very flexible concept in the teen brain.
Sometimes it means right before bedtime.
Sometimes it means after one more video.
And sometimes… it quietly disappears altogether. 😅

When you’ve asked a hundred times and nothing has happened, it’s normal to feel frustrated. That part matters, too.

Here’s the good news: there’s more than one helpful way to handle it and both can build responsibility.

💡 Tool #1: Collaborative Support
For kids who struggle with initiation or organization:
“Want help breaking this into a first step?”
or
“Let’s pick a time together so it doesn’t hang over you.”

This supports executive functioning without turning it into a power struggle.

💡 Tool #2: Calm, Clear Boundaries
For moments when support has already been offered:
“Hey, I asked you to get this done. Until it’s completed, there won’t be Wi-Fi access.”

No yelling. No lectures. Just information.

This approach:

Acknowledges your limit

Removes emotional back-and-forth

Puts the control back in their hands

Different kids and different days need different tools.
What matters most is staying calm, consistent, and clear.

I didn’t argue with the forecast.I didn’t refresh the weather app 47 times.I just accepted the chaos.Snow day? Late star...
01/26/2026

I didn’t argue with the forecast.
I didn’t refresh the weather app 47 times.
I just accepted the chaos.

Snow day? Late start? Total mystery?
Cool. We’ll adapt.

This is growth. This is winter parenting. This is survival. ⛄🙌

01/25/2026

Storm parenting hits different

At Child Therapy Boston, we support kids, teens, and parents through both individual and group therapy—in Needham, Sudbu...
01/23/2026

At Child Therapy Boston, we support kids, teens, and parents through both individual and group therapy—in Needham, Sudbury, Belmont, and online.

Our warm, collaborative team helps young people build social skills, manage anxiety, strengthen coping strategies, and navigate big emotions through creative, developmentally appropriate care.

Support for every stage. 💛

💬 Wise Words Wednesday: Let Them See You TryOne of the most powerful lessons we can give our kids is letting them see us...
01/21/2026

💬 Wise Words Wednesday: Let Them See You Try

One of the most powerful lessons we can give our kids is letting them see us try, adjust, and sometimes get it wrong.

When we’re open about our own choices, what worked, what didn’t, and how we course-correct — kids learn that mistakes aren’t something to hide. They’re part of learning.

We don’t have to be perfect.
We just have to be honest and out loud.

Try saying things like:

• “I thought this would work, but it didn’t — so I’m going to try something else.”
• “I’m learning as I go too.”
• “That choice didn’t feel great, but now I know more for next time.”

These moments show kids that growth comes from curiosity, not shame.

✨ When kids see us give ourselves grace, they learn to do the same.

💬 Teen Tuesday: The Great Coat Debate 🧥When kids are little, you make them wear a coat.They complain… but they wear it.T...
01/20/2026

💬 Teen Tuesday: The Great Coat Debate 🧥

When kids are little, you make them wear a coat.
They complain… but they wear it.

Then suddenly they’re teens, and suggesting a coat feels like you’ve asked them to clean the house top to bottom. Why is the coat SUCH a big deal?! It’s cold!

Here’s the thing: as kids grow, sometimes the goal shifts from control to coaching.

With teens, it can be okay to compromise and let them make choices they might slightly regret — not to punish them, but to let them learn.

💡 A middle-ground approach:
They don’t have to wear the coat.
But can they put it in the car just in case?

No lectures.
No power struggles.
And if they later grab it on the way out?
Just a quiet smile. No “I told you so.”

✨ These small moments build decision-making skills, trust, and independence — while still keeping us close enough to guide them.

Sometimes it’s not really about the coat.
It’s about giving teens space to learn — with support nearby.

01/20/2026

Happy New Year Everyone!

Child Therapy Boston is hiring child and adolescent therapists for our newest location in Belmont. We are looking for fully licensed clinicians to provide individual therapy in our warm and welcoming outpatient, private practice. Minimum requirement of 8 clients per week (after school and or weekend hours) and can offer as many clients as you’d like. Opportunities to run group therapy as well. Pay ranges from $120-$250 depending on individual or group. Full details in the link. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Careers@childtherapyinboston.com

Family Fun Friday ✨ Candlelight Dinner (Battery Candles!)Slow the evening down and turn dinner into something special—no...
01/16/2026

Family Fun Friday ✨ Candlelight Dinner (Battery Candles!)

Slow the evening down and turn dinner into something special—no fancy prep required.

Turn off the bright lights, grab battery candles or twinkle lights, and enjoy a simple, cozy meal together. Even pizza, leftovers, or breakfast-for-dinner feels magical with soft lighting.

DIY Ways to Make It Fun:
🕯️ Decorate paper candle holders or jars
🍽️ Let kids design the menu or placemats
🎶 Create a “calm dinner playlist” together
💬 Add a Rose & Thorn check-in:
• Rose = something good from the day
• Thorn = something tricky
• Bonus Bud = something you’re looking forward to

Connection > perfection. Cozy counts. 💛



Summer Individual Therapy Openings☀️ Summer Support Is Available ☀️We know that seeking counseling for your child or tee...
01/16/2026

Summer Individual Therapy Openings

☀️ Summer Support Is Available ☀️

We know that seeking counseling for your child or teen can feel overwhelming — especially in the summer, when routines shift and stress can show up differently. Whether it’s social challenges, emotional regulation, or simply needing space to process life, our team is here to help.

We’re happy to share that we currently have summer openings for individual therapy in our Needham and Sudbury offices.

✨ A diagnosis is not required.
Our clinicians support children and families navigating things like:

• ADHD
• Anxiety & mood challenges
• Autism & developmental differences
• Social anxiety & peer stress
• Oppositional behaviors
• Attachment-related concerns
• Self-esteem, school pressure, life transitions, grief/loss, and more

Several of our therapists also specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ youth, neurodivergent clients, and families navigating medical, adoption, or identity-related experiences.

Our goal is always the same: to help kids thrive emotionally, socially, and within their families.

💛 If you’re thinking about starting therapy this summer, we’d love to help you find the right fit.
We currently have availability in Needham and Sudbury — reach out today to learn more or get started.

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992 Great Plain Avenue
Needham, MA
02492

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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